JP7355359B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines typified by pachinko gaming machines and the like.

As an example of a gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine is provided with performance control means that can control performances. The performance control means can execute a high expectation performance (SP reach) that suggests that the expectation of winning a jackpot is higher than the normal reach. Therefore, when the player sees the high expectation performance, it is possible to give the player a feeling of exhilaration due to the high expectation of winning.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 11-267297

By the way, among the high expectation performances, a predetermined first high expectation performance and a second high expectation performance suggesting that the winning expectation is higher than this first high expectation performance may be provided. In this case, for example, if the player determines that his/her expectation of winning is low, the player may predict the execution of the first high expectation performance as a high expectation performance; This predicts the execution of the second high-expectation performance as a high-expectation performance. However, if the first high expectation performance is executed as a high expectation performance even though the player has judged that the player has a high expectation of winning, the unexpected first high expectation performance may occur. You will end up disappointed in the execution.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a gaming machine that can avoid executing an unexpectedly highly anticipated performance.

The gaming machine of the present invention includes:
In a gaming machine equipped with a production control means capable of controlling production,
The performance control means is
It is possible to perform a high expectation performance that suggests that the expectation of winning is higher than normal reach, and that indicates whether it is a win or a loss after the branch timing .
If a predetermined first condition is satisfied before the branch timing , it is possible to execute a predetermined first high expectation performance as the high expectation performance after the branch timing; A second high expectation performance that suggests that the expectation of winning is higher than the expectation performance and a third high expectation performance that suggests that the expectation of winning is higher than the second high expectation performance. Without,
If the predetermined second condition is satisfied after the predetermined first condition is satisfied before the branch timing, the second high expectation performance is executed as the high expectation performance after the branch timing. While possible, without performing the first high expectation level performance and the third high expectation level performance,
If a predetermined third condition is satisfied after the predetermined second condition is satisfied before the branch timing, the third high expectation performance is executed as the high expectation performance after the branch timing. Although it is possible, the gaming machine is characterized in that the first high expectation performance and the second high expectation performance are not executed.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to avoid executing an unexpectedly high expectation performance.
The N/OFF operation switches the power on/off. In addition, a backup power supply circuit for the gaming RAM 104 of the gaming control board 100 may be provided on the gaming control board 100, or a

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment. It is a perspective view showing the structure of a gaming machine frame included in the gaming machine. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment. It is a front view of a game board included in the game machine. It is an enlarged view of part A shown in FIG. 4, and is a diagram showing display devices included in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the game control board side of the game machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the production control board side of the gaming machine. This is a hit type determination table. It is a table showing various random numbers obtained by the game control microcomputer. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a reach determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a regular symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. This is an opening pattern determination table for electric chews. It is a diagram for explaining the flow of performance. It is a diagram for explaining SP reach for young children. It is a diagram for explaining a young strong SP reach. It is a figure for explaining high school weak SP reach. It is a diagram for explaining high school strong SP reach. It is a figure for explaining professional weak SP reach. It is a figure for explaining professional strong SP reach. It is a figure for explaining the special growth performance performed in a child state. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a special growth effect executed in a high school state. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a scene change performed in a child state. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a scene change executed in a high school state. It is a figure for explaining the growth SP development performance performed in a childish state. It is a diagram for explaining the growth SP development effect executed in a high school state. It is a diagram for explaining a phoenix stock performance. It is a diagram for explaining the phoenix revival development effect. It is a flowchart of main control main processing. 3 is a flowchart of main side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of sensor detection processing. It is a flowchart of gate passage processing. It is a flowchart of normal operation processing. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol standby processing. It is a flowchart of jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of special symbol fluctuation processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol confirmation processing. It is a flowchart of gaming state management processing. It is a flowchart of special electric accessories processing. It is a flowchart of gaming state setting processing. It is a flowchart of sub-control main processing. 3 is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. 3 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing. It is a flowchart of a fluctuating production start process. (A) is a phoenix stock performance lottery table, and (B) is a phoenix revival jackpot performance lottery table. (A) is a growth effect pattern lottery table for pseudo 3 jackpots, and (B) is a growth effect pattern lottery table for pseudo 3 losses. (A) is a growth effect pattern lottery table for pseudo 2 jackpots, and (B) is a growth effect pattern lottery table for pseudo 2 losses. (A) is a failure effect executable determination table for pseudo 3, and (B) is a failure effect executable determination table for pseudo 2. (A) is a pre-reach special growth failure performance lottery table, (B) is a post-reach special growth failure performance lottery table, and (C) is a growth SP development failure performance lottery table. This is the SP reach lottery table. This is a character preview performance lottery table. It is a figure which shows a production pattern as a modification example. As a modified example, (A) is a diagram showing a fluctuating performance in a childish state, (B) is a diagram showing a fluctuating performance in a high school state, and (C) is a diagram showing a fluctuating performance in a professional state. .

1. Structure of Gaming Machine Pachinko gaming machine PY1, which is an embodiment of the present invention, will be explained based on the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be explained so as to correspond to the left-right direction for a player facing the pachinko game machine PY1. In addition, the front direction of each part of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described as the direction approaching the player facing the pachinko game machine PY1, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described as the direction away from the player facing the pachinko game machine PY1. do.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine frame 2 includes an outer frame 22, an inner frame 21, and a front door 23 (front frame). The outer frame 22 is a vertically rectangular frame that forms the outer part of the pachinko game machine PY1. The inner frame 21 is arranged inside the outer frame 22, and is a vertically rectangular frame body to which a game board 1, which will be described later, is attached. The front door 23 is arranged on the front side of the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21, and has a vertical rectangular shape to protect the game board 1. The front door 23 is the part that directly faces the player, and is decorated with various decorations.

The gaming machine frame 2 is configured to include a hinge portion 24 on the left end side. With this hinge portion 24, the front door 23 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21, respectively, and the inner frame 21 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the front door 23, respectively. It has become. An opening 23a is formed in the center of the front door 23, and a transparent plate 23t is attached to the opening 23a so that the player can view a gaming area 6, which will be described later. Although the transparent plate 23t is a glass plate in this embodiment, it may be a transparent synthetic resin plate. That is, the transparent plate 23t may be of any type as long as it allows the gaming area 6 to be viewed from the front.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the front door 23 includes a handle 72k (game ball hitting means) for firing game balls with a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation angle, and a ball supply tray (for storing game balls). An upper tray) 34, and a surplus ball tray (lower tray) 35 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the ball supply tray 34 are provided. Further, the front door 23 is provided with a production button (input section) 40k and a select button 42k that can be operated by the player during production performed as the game progresses. Note that the select button (cross key) 42k includes an up button, a down button, a left button, and a right button. The front door 23 is also provided with a decorative frame lamp 212 and a speaker (not shown in FIG. 1) that outputs sound.

A game board 1 shown in FIG. 4 is attached to the game machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 1 has a game area 6 surrounded by a rail member 62, in which game balls shot by operating the handle 72k flow down. The game board 1 is also provided with a large number of decorative board lamps 54. Further, in the game area 6, a plurality of game nails for guiding game balls are provided protrudingly. The game board 1 is a combination of a plate-like member placed on the front side and a back unit (a unit for attaching various control boards, image display device 50, harness, etc., which will be described later) placed on the rear side. It is something.

Further, near the center of the gaming area 6, an image display device 50 (effect display means, image display means), which is a liquid crystal display device, is provided. Note that the image display device may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device. The display screen 50a (display section) of the image display device 50 has a production pattern display area that displays a variable display of a production pattern EZ (decorative pattern) in synchronization with the variable display of a first special pattern and a second special pattern, which will be described later. . A performance that displays the performance pattern EZ is called a performance pattern variation performance. The performance symbol variation performance is sometimes referred to as a "decorative symbol variation performance" or simply a "variation performance." In this embodiment, as will be described later, the performance pattern EZ includes a child performance pattern EZa, a high school performance pattern EZb, and a professional performance pattern EZc, which have different display modes (see FIG. 13). When the children's performance pattern EZa, the high school performance pattern EZb, and the professional performance pattern EZc are collectively meant, they may simply be referred to as "performance pattern EZ."

The effect pattern display area is composed of three effect pattern display areas, eg, "left," "middle," and "right." A left performance pattern EZ1 is displayed in the left performance pattern display area, a middle performance pattern EZ2 is displayed in the middle performance pattern display area, and a right performance pattern EZ3 is displayed in the right performance pattern display area. In addition, the left performance symbol EZ1 includes a child performance symbol EZa displayed in the left performance symbol display area, a high school performance symbol EZb displayed in the left performance symbol display area, and a professional performance symbol EZb displayed in the left performance symbol display area. This is a performance pattern that collectively refers to the performance pattern EZc. In addition, the medium effect pattern EZ2 includes a child effect pattern EZa displayed in the medium effect pattern display area, a high school effect pattern EZb displayed in the medium effect pattern display area, and a professional effect pattern EZb displayed in the medium effect pattern display area. This is a performance pattern that collectively refers to the performance pattern EZc. In addition, the right performance symbol EZ3 includes a child performance symbol EZa displayed in the right performance symbol display area, a high school performance symbol EZb displayed in the right performance symbol display area, and a professional performance symbol EZb displayed in the right performance symbol display area. This is a performance pattern that collectively refers to the performance pattern EZc.

Each of the performance symbols EZ is composed of a plurality of symbols each representing a number from "1" to "9", for example. The image display device 50 displays a first special symbol displayed on a first special symbol display 81a and a second special symbol display 81b, which will be described later, by a combination of a left presentation symbol EZ1, a middle presentation symbol EZ2, and a right presentation symbol EZ3. And the results of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the results of the jackpot lottery) are displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, if a jackpot is won, the effect pattern EZ is stopped and displayed as a zero number such as "777". Furthermore, if it is a miss, the effect pattern EZ is stopped and displayed with a miss such as "637". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. In other words, the player generally understands the result of the jackpot lottery on the image display device 50, rather than on the first special figure display 81a or the second special figure display 81b. Note that the position of the performance symbol display area does not have to be fixed. Moreover, as a mode of fluctuating display of the effect pattern EZ, there is, for example, a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction.

The image display device 50 has a display screen that displays, in addition to the above-described effect symbol variation effect using the effect pattern EZ, a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, a demonstration effect for waiting for customers (customer waiting effect), etc. 50a. In addition, in the performance pattern variation performance, in addition to the performance pattern EZ such as numbers, performance images other than the performance pattern EZ such as a background image and a character image are also displayed.

Further, the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 has a hold icon display area that displays hold icons HA (effect hold images) according to the number of stored first special figure hold and second special figure hold, which will be described later. By displaying the reservation icon HA, the number of stored first special symbols displayed on the first special symbol reservation display 83a (described later) and the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol reservation display 83b (described later) are displayed. The number of stored figures can be clearly shown to the player.

Near the center of the gaming area 6 and in front of the image display device 50, a center frame 61 (inner wall portion) is arranged. At the lower part of the center frame 61, a stage 61s is formed that can guide a game ball rolling on the upper surface to a first starting port 11, which will be described later. Further, a warp 61w is provided on the left side of the center frame 61 to allow game balls to flow in from the entrance and to flow out the game balls from the exit to the stage 61s. Furthermore, a movable platen body 55k that can be moved up and down is provided on the upper part of the center frame 61. The board movable body 55k is movable from an origin position above the display screen 50a to a performance position overlapping the center of the display screen 50a in the front-rear direction.

Below the image display device 50 in the gaming area 6, a first starting winning device 11D is provided which includes a first starting opening 11 that allows the ease of entry of game balls at all times. The first starting hole 11 is also referred to as a first ball entrance, a fixed ball entrance, a first starting prize opening, or a first starting area. The first starting winning device 11D is also referred to as a first ball entering means, a fixed ball entering means, or a first starting winning device. The winning of the game ball into the first starting hole 11 is an opportunity for the lottery of the first special symbol (jackpot lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of jackpot random numbers, etc.).

Further, below the first starting port 11 in the gaming area 6, a normal variable prize winning device (normally electric accessory, so-called electric chew) 12D having a second starting port 12 is provided. The second starting hole 12 is also referred to as a second ball entrance, a variable ball entrance, a second starting prize opening, or a second starting area. The electric chew 12D is also referred to as a second ball entry means, a variable ball entry means, or a second starting winning device. The winning of the game ball into the second starting hole 12 is an opportunity for a second special symbol lottery (jackpot lottery).

The electric chew 12D includes an electric chew opening/closing member 12k (ball entrance opening/closing member) that is in an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the second starting port 12 by the operation of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k. The electric chew opening/closing member 12k is driven by an electric chew solenoid 12s, which will be described later. When the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second starting port 12, and when it is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 12. Become. In other words, the second starting port 12 is a starting port whose ease of entry of game balls can be changed. In addition, if the electric chew allows the ball to enter the second starting port more easily when the electric chew opening/closing member is in the open state than when it is in the closed state, the electric chew 2. It is not necessary to make it impossible for the ball to enter the starting hole.

Further, on the right side of the first starting opening 11 in the gaming area 6, a big winning device (special electric accessory) 14D having a big winning opening 14 is provided. The big winning hole 14 is also referred to as a special winning hole. The big winning device 14D is also called an attacker (AT), special winning means, or special variable winning device. The big winning device 14D includes an AT opening/closing member 14k (special winning opening opening/closing member) that can be in an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the big winning opening 14 by the operation of the AT opening/closing member 14k. The AT opening/closing member 14k is driven by an AT solenoid 14s, which will be described later. A game ball can enter the grand prize opening 14 only when the AT opening/closing member 14k is in an open state.

Further, on the right side of the center frame 61, a gate 13 through which game balls can pass is provided. The gate 13 is also referred to as a passage port or a passage area. The passage of the game ball to the gate 13 triggers the execution of the normal symbol lottery (that is, the acquisition and determination of the normal symbol random number (winning random number)) that determines whether or not to release the electric chew 12D. Furthermore, a plurality of general winning holes 10 are provided at the bottom of the gaming area 6. Further, at the lowest part of the game area 6, an out port 19 is provided for discharging game balls that are hit into the game area 6 but do not win in any of the winning holes to the outside of the game area 6.

The gaming area 6 in which various winning openings and the like are arranged includes a left gaming area 6L (first gaming area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction, and a right gaming area 6R (second gaming area) on the right side. There is. A hitting method in which the game ball is launched so that it flows down the left game area 6L is called left-handed hitting. On the other hand, the hitting method in which the game ball is shot so that it flows down the right game area 6R is called right-handed hitting. In the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when the game is played with the left hand is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when the game is played with the right hand is called the first flow path R1. , referred to as a second flow path R2.

A first starting port 11, a general winning port 10, an electric chew 12D, and an out port 19 are provided on the first flow path R1. A player can aim to win a prize in the first starting opening 11 or the general winning opening 10 by hitting a game ball so as to flow down the first channel R1. Note that since no gate is disposed on the first flow path R1, the electric chew 12D will not be opened when the player is hitting left-handed.

On the other hand, on the second channel R2, a gate 13, a general winning opening 10, a big winning device 14D, an electric chew 12D, and an out opening 19 are provided. By hitting the game ball so that it flows down the second flow path R2, the player can aim to pass through the gate 13 or win a prize in the general prize opening 10, the second starting opening 12, and the grand prize opening 14. can.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a display device 8 is arranged at the lower right portion of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 5, the displays 8 include a first special symbol display 81a that variably displays a first special symbol, a second special symbol 81b that variably displays a second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A general figure display 82 that variably displays (general figure) is included. The first special symbol is also referred to as the first special symbol or special symbol 1, and the second special symbol is also referred to as the second special symbol or special symbol 2. The ordinary design is also called Fuzu.

In addition, the display devices 8 include a first special pattern holding display 83a that displays the memory number of pending activations (first special pattern holding) of a first special pattern display 81a, and a pending activation of a second special pattern display 81b. Includes a second special symbol reservation display 83b that displays the number of stored special symbols (second special symbol reservation), and a general symbol reservation display 84 that displays the number of memory for operation reservation (common symbol reservation) of the conventional symbol display 82. It is.

The variable display of the first special symbol is triggered by the landing of a game ball into the first starting port 11. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed when a game ball enters the second starting port 12. In the following explanation, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (special symbol). Further, the first special figure display 81a and the second special figure display 81b may be collectively referred to as the special figure display 81. Further, the first special figure holding display 83a and the second special figure holding display 83b may be collectively referred to as the special figure holding display 83. In addition, the first special map reservation and the second special map reservation may be collectively referred to as special map reservation.

The special symbol display device 81 displays a special symbol variably (variably displays) and then stops displaying it, so that a lottery (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) based on winning in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 is performed. Announce the results. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed (stop symbol, special symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by special symbol lottery. If the stopping symbol is a predetermined specific special symbol (special symbol with a specific stopping pattern, that is, a jackpot symbol), the opening pattern will be changed according to the type of the specific special symbol that is stopped and displayed (that is, the type of winning jackpot). A jackpot game (an example of a special game) in which the jackpot 14 is opened is played. In addition, the opening pattern of the big prize opening in the special game will be described later.

Specifically, the special symbol display 81 is made up of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode. be. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), 1, 2 from the left, ``○○●●○○●●'' (○: lit, ●: off). The jackpot symbol with the 5th and 6th LED lit is displayed. In addition, in the case of a loss, a losing symbol such as "●●●●●●●○" with only the rightmost LED lit is displayed. A mode may be adopted in which all the LEDs are turned off as a losing symbol. The losing symbol is not a specific special symbol. Also, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined variable time, and the mode of the variable display is, for example, each LED lights up so that the light repeatedly flows from left to right. This is the mode. Note that the manner of the variable display may be in any manner, such as all the LEDs flashing at once, as long as each LED is not displayed in a stopped state (lighted-up display in a specific manner).

In this pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball enters the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, the values of various random numbers such as the jackpot random number obtained for that winning (numerical information , determination information) is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105, which will be described later. Specifically, if the prize is won in the first starting opening 11, it is stored as the first special figure reservation in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a, which will be described later, and if it is won in the second starting opening 12, it is stored as the second special figure reservation. It is stored as a figure reservation in a second special figure reservation storage section 105b, which will be described later. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage section 105, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4".

The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage section 105 is consumed when variable display of special symbols based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. The extinguishment of the special symbol reservation means to determine the jackpot random number etc. corresponding to the special symbol reservation, and to execute a variable display of the special symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, if the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of a game ball to the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the variable display of the special symbol cannot be performed. Even if a prize is won during execution of a medium or special game, the right to draw a jackpot for that prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

The number of such special figure reservations is displayed on the special figure reservation display 83. Specifically, each special figure reservation display 83 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and the number of reserved special symbols is displayed by lighting up the LEDs for the number of reserved special symbols.

The variable display of the normal symbols is triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 13. The normal symbol display device 82 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 by variably displaying the normal symbol (fluctuating display) and then stop displaying it. The normal pattern that is stopped and displayed (the normal pattern that is stopped and the normal pattern that is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display) is one normal pattern that is selected from a plurality of types of normal patterns by a normal pattern lottery. If the stopped and displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (normal symbol in a predetermined stopping mode, that is, a normal winning symbol), the second starting port 12 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. An auxiliary game is performed to make the game easier. Note that the opening pattern of the second starting port 12 will be described later.

Specifically, the normal symbol display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 5), and displays a normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, if the lottery result is a win, a normal winning symbol with both LEDs lit, such as "○○" (○: lit, ●: off), is displayed. If the lottery result is a loss, a normal loss symbol such as "○○" with only the right LED lit is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off as a normal losing symbol may be adopted. Note that the normal losing pattern is not a specific normal pattern. Before the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, the normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined variable time, and the mode of the variable display is, for example, in a mode in which both LEDs are lit alternately. Note that the manner of the variable display may be in any manner, such as all the LEDs flashing at once, as long as each LED is not displayed in a stopped state (lighted-up display in a specific manner).

In this pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, the value of the normal symbol random number (winning random number) acquired for the passage is stored as a normal symbol in reserve in the later-described normal symbol retention storage unit 106. Once it is memorized. There is an upper limit to the number of standard patterns that can be stored in the standard pattern storage unit 106, and the upper limit in this embodiment is "4."

The general symbol reservation stored in the ordinary symbol reservation storage unit 106 is consumed when the variable display of the ordinary symbol based on the ordinary symbol reservation becomes possible. The extinguishing of a normal symbol reservation means to determine the normal symbol random number (winning random number) corresponding to the ordinary symbol reservation, and to execute a variable display of the ordinary symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in this pachinko game machine PY1, if the variable display of normal symbols based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 13 cannot be performed immediately after the passing of the game ball, that is, when the variable display of the normal symbols is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed, winnings will be won. Even if there is, it is possible to reserve the right to draw normal symbols for the passing of a certain number up to a predetermined number.

The number of such ordinary figures on hold is displayed on the ordinary figures on hold display 84. Specifically, the common picture reservation display 84 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of common pictures pending by lighting up the LEDs for the number of common pictures pending.

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained based on FIGS. 6 and 7. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a game control board 100 (main control board) that controls gaming profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transition, and effects that are executed as the game progresses. It is equipped with an effect control board 120 (sub-control board) that performs control related to this, a payout control board 170 that performs control related to payout of game balls, and the like. In addition, the game control board 100 constitutes a main control part, and the production control board 120 constitutes a sub-control part together with an image control board 140 and a sub-drive board 162, which will be described later.

In addition, the sub-control unit is provided with at least a production control board 120, and is capable of controlling game production using production means (image display device 50, speaker 620, board lamp 54, board movable body 55k, frame lamp 212, etc.). Bye.

The pachinko game machine PY1 also includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 (power supply unit) inputs an AC 24V power source from the outside and generates various voltages (DC5V, DC12V, DC18V, DC24V, DC37V) necessary for the operation of the pachinko game machine PY1 based on the AC24V power source. is generated. The power supply board 190 supplies the generated power to the game control board 100, the production control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and also supplies it to other devices via these boards.

A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190. The backup power supply circuit 192 provides power to the gaming RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 of the gaming control board 100 and the production RAM 124 of the production control board 120, which will be described later, when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. supply electricity. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 and the performance RAM 124 of the performance control board 120 is retained even when the power is cut off to the pachinko game machine PY1. Further, a power switch 191 is connected to the power supply board 190. The ON/OFF operation of the power switch 191 switches the power on/off. In addition, a backup power supply circuit for the gaming RAM 104 of the gaming control board 100 may be provided on the gaming control board 100, or a backup power supply circuit for the production RAM 124 of the production control board 120 may be provided on the production control board 120.

As shown in FIG. 6, the game control board 100 is equipped with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "game control microcomputer") 101 that controls the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. The gaming control microcomputer 101 includes a gaming ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores programs for controlling the progress of the game, a gaming RAM 104 used as a work memory, and a gaming ROM 104 that stores programs stored in the gaming ROM 103. It includes a gaming CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for execution and a gaming I/O (Input/Output) port section 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals. The gaming RAM 104 is provided with the above-mentioned special symbol reservation storage section 105 (first special symbol reservation storage section 105a and second special symbol reservation storage section 105b) and regular symbol reservation storage section 106. Note that the game ROM 103 may be externally attached.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the game control board 100 via a relay board 110. Therefore, signals are input from each sensor to the game control board 100, and signals are output from the game control board 100 to each solenoid. Specifically, as the sensors, a first starting opening sensor 11a, a second starting opening sensor 12a, a gate sensor 13a, a big winning opening sensor 14a, and a general winning opening sensor 10a are connected.

The first starting port sensor 11a is provided in the first starting port 11 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first starting port 11. The second starting port sensor 12a is provided in the second starting port 12 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting port 12. The gate sensor 13a is provided inside the gate 13 and detects game balls passing through the gate 13. The big winning hole sensor 14a is provided in the big winning hole 14 and detects a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 14. The general winning hole sensor 10a is provided in the general winning hole 10 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the general winning hole 10.

Further, as solenoids, an electric current solenoid 12s and an AT solenoid 14s are connected. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening/closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The AT solenoid 14s drives the AT opening/closing member 14k of the big winning device 14D.

Furthermore, the game control board 100 includes a special figure display 81 (a first special figure display 81a and a second special figure display 81b), a regular figure display 82, a special figure reservation display 83 (a first special figure reserve display 83a, a second special figure holding display 83b), and a regular figure holding display 84 are connected. That is, the display control of these displays 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

Further, the game control board 100 transmits various commands and signals to the payout control board 170, and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 170 includes a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko game machine PY1 and enables ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) and a prize ball payout device 73. The firing device 72 is also connected via the firing control circuit 175. The firing device 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 170 drives the prize ball motor 73m of the prize ball payout device 73 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and the signal from the card unit CU connected to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to issue a prize ball. and pay out rental balls. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 73a for counting, and a detection signal by the prize ball sensor 73a is output to the payout control board 170.

Note that when the player operates the handle 72k (see FIG. 1) of the firing device 72, the touch switch 72a detects contact with the handle 72k, and the firing volume 72b detects the amount of rotation of the handle 72k. Then, the firing solenoid 72s is driven so that the game ball is fired with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal from the firing volume 72b. In this pachinko game machine PY1, one game ball is fired in about 0.6 seconds.

Moreover, the game control board 100 transmits various commands to the performance control board 120. The connection between the game control board 100 and the production control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only the transmission of signals from the game control board 100 to the production control board 120. That is, between the game control board 100 and the performance control board 120, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode), not shown, is interposed as a communication direction regulating means.

As shown in FIG. 7, the performance control board 120 is equipped with a performance control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "performance control microcomputer") 121 that controls the performance of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program. The performance control microcomputer 121 includes a performance ROM 123 that stores programs for controlling the performance as the game progresses, a performance RAM 124 used as a work memory, and a performance RAM 124 that executes programs stored in the performance ROM 123. It includes a performance CPU 122 and a performance I/O port section 138 for inputting and outputting data and signals. Note that the performance ROM 123 may be externally attached.

Moreover, as shown in FIG. 7, the image control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120, and a sub-drive board 162 (sub-drive circuit) is also connected thereto. The performance control microcomputer 121 of the performance control board 120 causes the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to control the display of the image display device 50 based on the command received from the game control board 100. Note that the production control microcomputer 121 transmits a control signal via the image input circuit 147 of the image control board 140. The image CPU 141 then transmits a control signal to the image display device 50 via the image output circuit 148 of the image control board 140.

The image RAM 143 of the image control board 140 is a memory for expanding image data. The image ROM 142 of the image control board 140 stores still image data and video data displayed on the image display device 50, specifically characters, items, figures, letters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including decorative designs), and backgrounds. Image data such as images is stored. The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 reads image data from the image ROM 142 based on instructions from the production control microcomputer 121. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

A speaker 620 is connected to the image control board 140. The performance control microcomputer 121 outputs audio, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 620 via the audio CPU 149 of the image control board 140 based on commands received from the game control board 100. Note that the audio CPU 149 performs audio control of the speaker 620 via the audio control circuit 150 based on commands from the image CPU 141 . Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 620 is stored in the performance ROM 123 of the performance control board 120. However, the acoustic data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

Although the image control board 140 performs audio control of the speaker 620, an audio control board may be provided separately from the image control board 140, and this audio control board may perform audio control of the speaker 620. In this case, the audio control board may be connected to the effect control board 120 or may be connected to the effect control board 120 via the image control board 140. Further, a CPU may be mounted on the voice control board, and in that case, the CPU may be caused to execute voice control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the audio control board, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the performance control microcomputer 121 controls the lighting of lamps such as the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 via the sub-drive board 162 based on commands received from the game control board 100. . In detail, the performance control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting/extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp drive data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and generates light emission of each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. control. Note that data stored in the performance ROM 123 of the performance control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

Furthermore, the performance control microcomputer 121 controls the drive of the board movable body 55k via the sub-drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. In detail, the performance control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the board movable body 55k, and controls the drive of a motor for driving the board movable body 55k according to the operation pattern data. I do. Data stored in the performance ROM 123 of the performance control board 120 is used to create the motion pattern data.

Note that a CPU may be mounted on the sub-drive board 162, and in that case, the CPU may control the lighting of the lamp and drive the movable panel body 55k. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the sub-drive board 162, and data regarding the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

Further, an input section detection sensor (performance button detection sensor) 40a and a select button detection sensor 42a are connected to the production control board 120. The input section detection sensor 40a detects that the input section 40k (see FIG. 1) is pressed. When the input section 40k is pressed down, a detection signal is output from the input section detection sensor 40a to the production control board 120. The select button detection sensor 42a detects that the select button 42k (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the select button 42k is pressed down, a detection signal is output from the select button detection sensor 42a to the production control board 120.

Note that FIGS. 6 and 7 are functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and the boards shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 are not the only ones provided. Except for the game control board 100, any of the plurality of boards shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 may be configured as a single board, or the single board shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

3. Description of Jackpot etc. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, there are "jackpot" and "loss" as a result of jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). At the time of a "jackpot", the "jackpot symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 81. At the time of "losing", the "losing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 81. When a jackpot is won, a "jackpot game" is executed in which the jackpot 14 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of special symbol (jackpot type) that is stopped and displayed. A jackpot game is also called a special game.

In this form, the jackpot game includes multiple round games (unit open game), an opening (also referred to as OP) before the first round game starts, and an ending after the final round game ends. (also written as ED). Each round game starts with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the big prize opening between round games is included in the opening round game before the closing.

There are multiple types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, there are roughly two types in this embodiment. There are two kinds of jackpots: guaranteed jackpot and regular jackpot. The probability variable jackpot is a jackpot that controls the gaming state after the jackpot game to a high probability state, which will be described later. A normal jackpot is a jackpot that controls the gaming state after a jackpot game to a normal probability state (low probability state), which will be described later.

More specifically, for the special jackpots and normal jackpots that can be won in the lottery of special symbol 1 (the lottery of the first special symbol), the big prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R from 1R to 8R. However, from 9R to 16R is a jackpot in which the jackpot 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per 1R. In other words, although the total number of rounds for these jackpots is 16R, the actual number of rounds is 8R. The actual number of rounds is the number of rounds in which game balls can win prizes up to the upper limit number of prizes per round (eight balls in this embodiment). In these jackpots, from 9R to 16R, the opening time of the jackpot 14 is extremely short, making it a round in which no prize ball can be expected. In addition, if you win a "probable strange jackpot" by drawing special drawing 1, "special drawing 1_probable strange pattern" will be stopped and displayed on the first special pattern display 81a, and if you win a "regular jackpot", “Special pattern 1_normal pattern” is stopped and displayed on the first special pattern display 81a.

In addition, the probability variable jackpot and the normal jackpot that can be won in the special drawing 2 drawing (second special drawing drawing) are jackpots in which the jackpot 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R from 1R to 16R. In other words, the actual number of rounds for these jackpots is 16R. If you win the "Probable Variable Jackpot" in the special drawing 2 lottery, "Special Pattern 2_Probable Variable Pattern" is stopped and displayed on the second special pattern display 81b, and if you win the "Regular Jackpot", the second “Special pattern 2_normal pattern” is stopped and displayed on the special pattern display 81b.

No matter which jackpot you win, after the jackpot game, you will be controlled to the electric support control state (high base state) which will be described later. The electric support control state continues until the next jackpot win if it is controlled in conjunction with a high probability state. On the other hand, when the control is performed in accordance with the normal probability state (low probability state), the number of times of electric support (time saving number) is set to 100 times. The electric support number of times is the upper limit number of execution times of the variable display of special symbols in the electric support control state.

As shown in FIG. 8, the distribution ratio of jackpots in the special drawing 1 lottery and the special drawing 2 lottery is 65% for probability variable jackpots and 35% for regular jackpots. However, if you win the jackpot based on the drawing of special drawing 1, a jackpot game with the actual number of rounds will be executed, whereas if you win the jackpot based on the drawing of special drawing 2, the actual number of rounds will be 8. The special drawing 2 lottery is set to be more advantageous to the player than the special drawing 1 lottery in that a jackpot game with a total number of rounds of 16 rounds is executed.

Here, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, a lottery to determine whether or not it is a jackpot is performed based on a "jackpot random number", and a lottery to determine the type of jackpot won is performed based on a "win type random number". As shown in FIG. 9(A), the jackpot random number takes values in the range from 0 to 65535. The winning type random number takes a value in the range from 0 to 99. In addition to the jackpot random number and the winning type random number, the random numbers obtained based on winnings in the first starting hole 11 or the second starting hole 12 include a "reach random number" and a "fluctuation pattern random number."

The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate a reach in the performance symbol variation performance that indicates the result when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. Reach is a state in which there is only one remaining performance symbol EZ that is being variably displayed among multiple performance symbols EZ, and it depends on which symbol the fluctuatingly displayed performance symbol EZ is stopped and displayed. This is a state in which a combination of performance symbols EZ indicating a jackpot win (for example, a state of "7↓7") is obtained. Note that the effect pattern EZ that is stopped and displayed in the ready-to-reach state may be displayed as if it is shaking somewhat within the display screen 50a, or may be displayed so as to repeat enlargement and reduction. This reach random number takes a value in the range from 0 to 255.

Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including a fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range from 0 to 99. Furthermore, the random numbers obtained based on passage to the gate 13 include the normal symbol random numbers (winning random numbers) shown in FIG. 9(B). The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (normal symbol lottery) to determine whether or not to perform an auxiliary game to open the electric chew 12D. Normal symbol random numbers take values in the range from 0 to 65535.

4. Description of gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment will be explained. The special figure display 81 and the regular figure display 82 of the pachinko game machine PY1 each have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. A state in which the probability variation function of the special figure display 81 is activated is referred to as a "high probability state," and a state in which it is not activated is referred to as a "normal probability state (non-high probability state)." In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, a jackpot determination table is used to determine a jackpot, in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 10(A)). In other words, when the probability variation function of the special pattern display 81 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the special pattern (i.e., the stopped pattern) by the special pattern display 81 will be a jackpot pattern is higher than when it is not activated. becomes higher.

Further, a state in which the variable time reduction function of the special figure display 81 is activated is referred to as a "time reduction state", and a state in which it is not activated is referred to as a "non-time reduction state". In the time-saving state, the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of variable display to the time of derivation and display of the display result) is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. That is, a fluctuation pattern is determined using a fluctuation pattern table that is determined so that a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time is selected more often than a non-time saving state (see FIG. 11). That is, when the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 81 is activated, a short variation time is more likely to be selected as the variation time of the variable display of the special symbol compared to when it is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace at which the reserved special drawings are consumed becomes faster, and effective winnings in the starting opening (winnings that can be stored as reserved special drawings) are more likely to occur. Therefore, players can aim for a jackpot while the game progresses smoothly.

The probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the special figure display 81 may operate at the same time, or only one may operate. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the regular figure display 82 operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special figure display 81. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time reduction function of the common map display 82 operate in the time saving state and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the hit determination (normal symbol determination) is performed using a normal symbol hit determination table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) that is determined to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit determination table used in the non-time saving state ( (See FIG. 10(C)). In other words, when the probability variation function of the normal pattern display 82 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal pattern by the normal pattern display 82 will be a normal winning pattern is higher than when it is not activated. .

Also, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time saving state. In this form, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 7 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 10(D)). Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 12). That is, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D is operating. In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened in the auxiliary game is greater than in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 12). That is, the function of increasing the number of openings of the electric chew 12D is operating.

In a situation where the probability fluctuation function and fluctuation time shortening function of the general figure display 82 and the opening time extension function and opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 12D are operating, the time difference will be lower than when these functions are not operating. As a result, the electric chew 12D is opened frequently, and game balls are frequently entered into the second starting port 12. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, increases. Therefore, a state in which these functions are operating is called a "high base state", and a state in which they are not operating is called a "low base state". In a high base state, you can aim for a jackpot without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. Note that the high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control that supports winning to the second starting port 12 by the electric chew 12D) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also referred to as the electric support control state or the ball entry easy state. On the other hand, the low base state is also called a non-electrical support control state or a non-ball entry easy state.

The high base state may not be one in which all of the above functions are activated. That is, activation of one or more of the probability variation function of the ordinary figure display 82, the variation time shortening function of the ordinary figure indicator 82, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D, and the function of increasing the number of openings of the electric chew 12D. It is sufficient that the electric chew 12D is opened more easily than when the function is not activated. Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being associated with the time saving state.

In the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game due to the winning of the variable probability jackpot is a high probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "high probability high base state". The high probability/high base state ends when the variable display of special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (10,000 times in this embodiment) or when a jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. In other words, in this embodiment, the high probability and high base state substantially continues until the next jackpot win. Note that the condition for ending the high-probability, high-base state may be only that a jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

Further, the gaming state after the jackpot game due to winning the normal jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, ie, low probability state), a time saving state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability high base state". The low probability/high base state ends when the variable display of special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) or when a jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

When playing the pachinko game machine PY1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a normal probability state, a non-time saving state, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state." The low probability low base state will be referred to as the "normal gaming state." Further, the state in which a special game (big hit game) is being executed will be referred to as a "special game state (big hit game state)". Furthermore, a state controlled to at least one of the high probability state and the high base state will be referred to as a "bonus game state."

In a high base state such as a high probability high base state or a low probability high base state, the game can proceed more advantageously if the game ball enters the right game area 6R (see FIG. 4) by hitting right. This is because the electric support control makes it easier for the electric chew 12D to open compared to the low base state, and it is easier to win a prize in the second starting port 12 than to win a prize in the first starting port 11. . Therefore, while passing the game ball to the gate 13 which is the trigger for the regular symbol lottery, the player performs a right hit in order to make the game ball enter the second starting port 12. This allows you to get more starting prizes (winning into the starting hole) than if you hit left-handed. In this pachinko game machine PY1, even during the jackpot game, the player plays the game with the right hand.

On the other hand, in the low base state, the game can proceed more advantageously if the game ball enters the left game area 6L (see FIG. 4) by hitting the ball to the left. Since the electric support control is not executed, the electric chew 12D is more difficult to open than in the high base state, and it is easier to win a prize in the first starting port 11 than to win a prize in the second starting port 12. This is because it has become. Therefore, in order to cause the game ball to enter the first starting hole 11, the player performs a left-handed hit. This allows you to win more starting prizes than if you hit right-handed.

5. Characteristics of Performance Next, the characteristics of the performance of this embodiment will be explained. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the production flow of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 13, in this embodiment, the performance states in the performance currently being executed include a "young state," a "high school state," and a "professional state." The expectation level of winning a jackpot (hereinafter simply referred to as the ``expectation level of winning'') is set to increase in the order of ``childhood status'' ⇒ ``high school status'' ⇒ ``professional status.''

Here, the performance state means a state of performance in which the player can recognize the same performance concept (performance image) in the variable performance executed based on one special symbol lottery. Therefore, the performance state is different from the performance mode, which refers to the performance mode in the variable performance that is executed over a plurality of special symbol drawings. For example, if only the display mode of the performance pattern EZ is changed or only the background image is changed, the change is not enough to change the performance concept (performance image) in the variable performance, so the performance state will change. This is not a change.

The "childhood state (first performance state)" is a performance state that recalls the childhood of the main character of the pachinko game machine PY1. In the fluctuating performance in the "young state", as shown in FIG. 13, the child's performance pattern EZa, which reminds the protagonist of the character's childhood, can be variably displayed and stopped on the display screen 50a. Specifically, as shown in Fig. 13, the children's production pattern EZa includes a production pattern that shows the childhood of the main character and the number "7", and a production pattern that shows the childhood and the number "9" of the rival character who is the main character's rival. There are production patterns showing the character "1" and the childhood of the older sister character who is the older sister of the main character.

Furthermore, in the "childhood state", a natural background image Ha is displayed on the display screen 50a, as shown in FIG. 13, so that the childhood of the main character can be easily recognized. The natural background image Ha is a background image showing a mountain scenery. In addition, in the "childish state", a character image of "childish" is displayed on the display screen 50a so that the player can more easily recognize that the player is in the "childish state".

The "high school state (second presentation state)" is a presentation state reminiscent of the high school days of the main character of the pachinko game machine PY1. In the variable performance in the "high school state", as shown in FIG. 13, a high school performance pattern EZb reminiscent of the high school days of the main character is displayed in a variable manner and can be stopped on the display screen 50a. Specifically, as shown in Fig. 13, the high school production design EZb includes a production design that shows the high school days of the main character and the number ``7'', and a production pattern that shows the high school days of the main character's rival character and the number ``9''. There are production patterns showing the high school days of the older sister character, who is the older sister of the main character, and a production pattern showing "1".

Furthermore, in the "high school state", a city background image Hb is displayed on the display screen 50a so that it is easier to recognize that the main character has grown up than in the "childhood state". The city background image Hb is a background image showing a view of the city. Note that in the "high school state", a character image of "high school" is displayed on the display screen 50a so that the player can more easily recognize that the player is in the "high school state".

"Professional state (third (predetermined) performance state)" is a performance state reminiscent of the professional era of the main character of the pachinko game machine PY1. In the variable performance in the "professional state", as shown in FIG. 13, a professional performance pattern EZc reminiscent of the professional era of the main character is displayed in a variable manner and can be stopped on the display screen 50a. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the professional production pattern EZc includes a production pattern that shows the professional era of the main character and a number "7", and a production pattern that shows the professional era of a rival character who is a rival of the main character and a number "9". There are performance patterns showing an adult figure of an older sister character, who is the older sister of the main character, and a number "1".

Furthermore, in the "professional state", a space background image Hc is displayed on the display screen 50a so that it is easier to recognize that the main character has grown compared to the "high school state". The space background image Hc is a background image showing the universe. Note that in the "professional state", a character image of "professional" is displayed on the display screen 50a so that the player can more easily recognize that the player is in the "professional state".

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the high school presentation pattern EZb is made larger than the child presentation pattern EZa. That is, in the display screen 50a, the high school presentation pattern EZb occupies a larger proportion than the child presentation pattern EZa. Therefore, when transitioning from the "childhood state" to the "high school state," the effect pattern EZ (high school effect pattern EZb) appears larger (enlarged), giving the player an indication that the state has transitioned to the "high school state." It is possible to make it easier to recognize that the expectation level of winning has increased. Furthermore, the professional presentation pattern EZc is made larger than the high school presentation pattern EZb. That is, in the display screen 50a, the proportion occupied by the professional presentation pattern EZc is made larger than that of the high school presentation pattern EZb. Therefore, when the player transitions from the "high school state" to the "professional state", the production pattern (professional production pattern EZc) appears larger (enlarged), giving the player the ability to transition to the "professional state" and win. It is possible to make it easier to recognize that expectations have increased.

In this manner, in this embodiment, each time the performance state changes, the numbers and characters of the performance pattern EZ are increased in order, thereby making it easier to understand that the expectation of winning increases step by step. Then, in the "childish state", the high school performance pattern EZb and the professional performance pattern EZc are not displayed, and in the "high school state", the child performance pattern EZa and the professional performance pattern EZc are not displayed, In the "professional state", the performance pattern for children EZa and the performance pattern for high school EZb are not displayed. Furthermore, in the "childhood state" the city background image Hb and the space background image Hc are not displayed, in the "high school state" the natural background image Ha and the space background image Hc are not displayed, and in the "professional state" In this case, the natural background image Ha and the city background image Hb are not displayed. As described above, by completely relating (linking) the type of performance state, the type of performance pattern EZ, and the type of background image on a one-to-one basis, the classification of performance states is made clearer. As a result, it is possible to enjoy the world view in three presentation states, despite the fact that only one variable presentation is performed.

In the above, the children's performance pattern EZa is a child's performance pattern EZa that shows the childhood of the main character and a "7", and a child's performance pattern that shows the childhood of a rival character who is a rival of the main character and a "9". The design EZa is a children's performance design EZa that shows the childhood of an older sister character who is the older sister of the main character and the number "1". However, there are a total of EZa for children showing numbers from "1" to "9", each of which has a character reminiscent of the main character's childhood. The production pattern is EZa.

In addition, in the above, the high school production pattern EZb shows the high school days of the main character and a "7", and the high school production pattern EZb shows the high school days of a rival character who is a rival of the main character and a "9". EZb, a high school performance pattern EZb that shows the high school days of the older sister character, who is the older sister of the main character, and the number "1" was explained. However, there are a total of high school production patterns EZb showing numbers from "1" to "9", and each one has a character reminiscent of the main character's high school days. The production pattern is EZb. Each of the high school performance patterns EZb is displayed as a grown-up character of the child performance pattern EZa, and is larger than the child performance design EZa.

In addition, in the above, the professional performance pattern EZc shows the professional era of the main character and a "7", and the professional performance pattern EZc shows the professional era of a rival character who is a rival of the main character and a "9". EZc, a professional production pattern EZc showing an adult version of the older sister character of the main character and the number "1" was explained. However, as for the professional production design EZc, there are a total of professional production design EZc showing numbers from "1" to "9", each of which has a character reminiscent of the main character's professional days. The production pattern is EZc. Each of the professional presentation patterns EZc is a grown-up character of each character in the high school presentation pattern EZb and is displayed larger than the high school presentation pattern EZb.

In addition, in this embodiment, the performance pattern for children EZa, the performance pattern for high school students EZb, and the performance pattern for professionals EZc are not colored to suggest the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot. Moreover, the natural background image Ha, the city background image Hb, and the space background image Hc are not colored to suggest the degree of expectation of winning a jackpot.

Further, in this embodiment, a character preview performance that displays a predetermined character may be executed as one of the preview performances that suggest that the expectation of winning has increased. As shown in FIG. 13, in the "young state", a character preview performance for children is executed as a character preview performance. In the character preview performance for children, a character preview image Ya for children is displayed on the display screen 50a, allowing the player to understand that the player is in a "childish state" and has high expectations of winning. The character preview image Ya for children shows an enemy character and the words "Is there anyone who will challenge me?" (see FIG. 22(B)). Note that the character preview performance of this embodiment can be executed before reaching the reach, but not after reaching the reach.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, in the "high school state", a high school character preview performance is executed as a character preview performance. In the high school character preview performance, a high school character preview image Yb is displayed on the display screen 50a, making it possible for the player to understand that the player is in a "high school state" and has high expectations of winning. The high school character preview image Yb shows an enemy character and the words "Is there anyone willing to challenge?" (see FIG. 23(B)). However, in the character preview image Yb for high school, the enemy character and the text "Is there anyone to challenge?" are displayed larger than in the character preview image Ya for children described above on the display screen 50a. In other words, the character preview image Ya for children is shown to the player as if it had been enlarged to become the character preview image Yb for high school students. In this way, in the high school character preview performance in the "high school state", the enemy character and the text "Is there anyone to challenge?" are made larger than in the child character preview performance in the "young state", so that the player can It is possible to make it easier to recognize that this is a character preview performance in a performance state where the expectation of winning is high. As shown in FIG. 13, in the high school character preview image Yb, the entire text "Is there anyone willing to challenge?" does not fit within the display screen 50a, and only a portion is visible.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, in the "professional state", a professional character preview performance is executed as a character preview performance. In the professional character preview performance, a professional character preview image Yc is displayed on the display screen 50a, making it possible for the player to understand that the player is in a "professional state" and has high expectations of winning. The professional character preview image Yc shows an enemy character and the words "Is there anyone to challenge?". However, in the professional character preview image Yc, the enemy character and the words "Is there anyone to challenge?" are displayed larger than in the high school character preview image Yb described above on the display screen 50a. In other words, it appears to the player that the high school character preview image Yb has become larger and has become the professional character preview image Yc. In this way, in the professional character preview performance in the "professional state", the enemy characters and the text "Is there anyone to challenge?" are made larger than in the high school character preview performance in the "high school state", so that players can It is possible to make it easier to recognize that this is a character preview performance in a performance state where the expectation of winning is high. As shown in FIG. 13, in the professional character preview image Yc, the entire text "Is there anyone to challenge?" does not fit within the display screen 50a, and only a portion is visible.

As a result of the above, in this embodiment, the displayed items (the enemy character and the text "Is there anyone to challenge?") in the character preview performance will be enlarged in the order of "childhood state" ⇒ "high school state" ⇒ "professional state" do. This clearly shows the high degree of expectation of winning in the character preview performance. In addition, in the "young state", the high school character preview performance and the professional character preview performance are not executed, and in the "high school state", the character preview performance for children and the professional character preview performance are not executed, In the "professional state", the character preview performance for children and the character preview performance for high school are not executed. In this way, by completely relating (linking) not only the type of production state, the type of production pattern EZ, and the type of background image, but also the type of character preview production, the division of production states can be made clearer. ing.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 13, the reach display mode in the "high school state" ("1↓1") is shown larger than the reach display mode ("1↓1") in the "young state". Furthermore, the display mode of the reach in the "professional state" ("1↓1") is shown larger than the display mode of the reach in the "high school state" ("1↓1"). In this way, in this embodiment, by increasing the reach display mode (reach mode) in the order of "childhood state" ⇒ "high school state" ⇒ "professional state", the player is given a presentation state with high expectation of winning. It is possible to make it easier to recognize that this is the reach of the user.

In this embodiment, the character preview image Ya for children, the character preview image Yb for high school students, and the character preview image Yc for professional users are not colored to suggest the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot. Also, the reach mode in the "young state", the reach mode in the "high school state", and the reach mode in the "professional state" are not colored to suggest the degree of expectation of winning a jackpot.

By the way, in the variable performance of this pachinko gaming machine PY1, SP (super reach) can be executed in addition to do-lose-lose and normal reach. The "do lose" is a fluctuating performance in which the combination of performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is stopped and displayed at random (for example, "179", see FIG. 4). The normal reach is a variable performance in which after the above-mentioned reach is formed, the SP development performance is not executed and the remaining performance symbol EZ, which continues to be displayed in a variable manner, is stopped and displayed. SP reach (high expectation performance) is a variable performance in which SP development performance is executed after forming the above-mentioned reach, and the fluctuation time after reach is longer than normal reach.

As shown in FIG. 13, the SP reach executed in the "young state" is a young SP reach. The childhood SP reach is an SP reach that recalls the childhood of the main character, and the childhood SP reach includes a childhood weak SP reach and a childhood strong SP reach. The high-child SP reach is set so that the expectation of winning is higher than the low-child SP reach. Childhood Strength SP Reach is a production in which the main character, who is a child, plays baseball against a rival character, who is a child, and shows whether he wins or not. On the other hand, the childish weak SP reach is a performance in which the main character who is a child challenges a predetermined mission (task) and shows whether or not the remaining performance pattern EZ that will be a jackpot will be shown.

Specifically, the young and weak SP reach is as shown in FIG. That is, first, as shown in FIG. 14(A), a young main character image Ka1 showing the main character in childhood is displayed with the effect pattern EZ being "1↓1" and reaching. If the main character in his childhood challenges a predetermined mission and wins the jackpot, as shown in Figure 14 (B-1), the main character in his childhood wins the jackpot. A winning suggestion image Ka2 of a child grasping the symbol EZ (“1”) is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 14 (C-1), the performance symbol EZa for children is stopped and displayed at "111", and a winning notification indicating that the jackpot has been won is made. On the other hand, if the main character who is a child challenges a predetermined mission and loses, as shown in Figure 14 (B-2), the production pattern EZ ( An image Ka3 suggesting a failure of the child grasping the item "9") is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 14 (C-2), the performance symbol EZa for children is stopped and displayed at "191", and a loss notification indicating that the game is a loss is made.

Specifically, the young strong SP reach is as shown in FIG. 15. That is, first, as shown in FIG. 15(A), with the production pattern EZ at "1↓1" and reach, there is a childhood encounter showing a meeting scene between the main character in childhood and a rival character in childhood. Image Ta1 is displayed. If the player has won the jackpot after a baseball battle, as shown in Figure 15 (B-1), the childhood battle will show that the main character won the baseball battle. A winning image Ta2 is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 15 (C-1), the performance symbol EZa for children is stopped and displayed at "111", and a winning notification indicating that the jackpot has been won is made. On the other hand, if the situation is a loss after the baseball battle, as shown in FIG. 15 (B-2), the childhood battle defeat image Ta3 shows that the main character from childhood lost the baseball battle. is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 15 (C-2), the performance symbol EZa for children is stopped and displayed at "191", and a loss notification indicating that the game is a loss is issued.

The high school weak SP reach is specifically as shown in FIG. 16. That is, first, as shown in FIG. 16(A), a high school main character image Kb1 showing the main character in high school is displayed with the production pattern EZ being "1↓1" and reaching. If the main character, who is in high school, challenges a predetermined mission and wins the jackpot, as shown in Figure 16 (B-1), the main character in high school will win the jackpot. A high school win suggestion image Kb2 for grabbing the symbol EZ (“1”) is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 16(C-1), the high school performance pattern EZb is stopped and displayed at "111", and a winning notification indicating that the jackpot has been won is made. On the other hand, if the main character, who is in high school, challenges a predetermined mission and loses, as shown in Figure 16 (B-2), the production pattern EZ ( A high school failure suggestion image Kb3, in which the user grasps the number "9"), is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 16(C-2), the high school performance pattern EZb is stopped and displayed at "191", and a loss notification indicating that the game is a loss is issued.

Here, the high school weak SP reach shown in FIG. 16 will be compared with the young child weak SP reach shown in FIG. The high school main character image Kb1 shown in FIG. 16(A) is larger than the young main character image Ka1 shown in FIG. 14(A), and has a grown-up appearance of the main character in high school. In addition, the high school winning suggestion image Kb2 shown in FIG. 16 (B-1) and the high school losing suggestion image Kb3 shown in FIG. It is larger than the image Ka3 showing childhood failure shown in 14 (B-2), and shows the main character as a grown-up figure. In this way, by not only making the character shown in the display image a grown-up version, but also by making the display image itself larger, the SP reach for high school junior high school players has a higher chance of winning than the SP reach for junior high school players. This makes it easy to understand that this is the case. By associating (linking) the degree of growth of the character with the size of the displayed image, the relationship between the "childish state" and the weak SP reach for young children, and the relationship between the "high school state" and the weak SP reach for high school players can be realized in the game. It is possible for people to understand easily.

Specifically, the high school strong SP reach is as shown in FIG. 17. That is, first, as shown in FIG. 17(A), with the production pattern EZ at "1↓1" and reach, there is a high school meeting showing a meeting scene between the main character in high school and a rival character in high school. Image Tb1 is shown. If the player wins the jackpot after the baseball battle, as shown in Figure 17 (B-1), the high school battle will show that the main character from high school won the baseball battle. A winning image Tb2 is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 17(C-1), the high school performance pattern EZb is stopped and displayed at "111", and a winning notification indicating that the jackpot has been won is made. On the other hand, if the situation is a loss after a baseball battle, as shown in FIG. 17 (B-2), a high school battle defeat image Tb3 showing that the main character from high school was defeated in a baseball battle. is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 17(C-2), the high school performance pattern EZb is stopped and displayed at "191", and a loss notification indicating that the game is a loss is issued.

Here, the high school strength SP reach shown in FIG. 17 and the youth strength SP reach shown in FIG. 15 will be compared. The high school meeting image Tb1 shown in FIG. 17(A) is larger than the child meeting image Ta1 shown in FIG. 15(A), and the main character and rival characters have grown up in high school. Furthermore, the high school battle winning image Tb2 shown in FIG. 17 (B-1) and the high school battle losing image Tb3 shown in FIG. It is larger than the childhood battle defeat image Ta3 shown in 15 (B-2), and shows the victory and defeat of the main character as a grown-up figure. In this way, by not only making the character shown in the display image a grown-up version, but also by making the display image itself larger, players can see that high school SP reach has a higher chance of winning than the junior high SP reach. This makes it easy to understand that this is the case. By associating (linking) the degree of growth of the character with the size of the displayed image, the relationship between the "childhood state" and the high school SP reach, and the relationship between the "high school state" and the high school high SP reach can be established in the game. It is possible for people to understand easily.

The professional weak SP reach is specifically as shown in FIG. 18. That is, first, as shown in FIG. 18(A), a professional main character image Kc1 showing the main character in the professional era is displayed with the production pattern EZ being "1↓1" and reaching. If the main character in the professional era challenges a predetermined mission and wins the jackpot, as shown in Figure 18 (B-1), the main character in the professional era wins the jackpot. A pro winning suggestion image Kc2 for grabbing the symbol EZ (“1”) is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 18 (C-1), the professional performance pattern EZc is stopped and displayed at "111" to notify that the player has won the jackpot. On the other hand, if the main character in high school attempts a certain mission and loses, as shown in Figure 18 (B-2), the production pattern EZ ( An image Kc3 suggesting a professional failure is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 18(C-2), the professional performance symbol EZc is stopped and displayed at "191", and a loss notification indicating that the game is a loss is issued.

Here, the professional weak SP reach shown in FIG. 18 and the high school weak SP reach shown in FIG. 16 will be compared. The professional main character image Kc1 shown in FIG. 18(A) is larger than the high school main character image Kb1 shown in FIG. 16(A), and the main character has grown up in the professional era. In addition, the professional winning suggestion image Kc2 shown in FIG. 18 (B-1) and the professional losing suggestion image Kc3 shown in FIG. 18 (B-2) are also the high school winning suggestion image Kb2 shown in FIG. It is larger than the image Kb3 that suggests high school failure shown in (B-2), and shows the main character as a grown-up in his professional days. In this way, by not only making the character shown in the display image a grown-up one, but also making the display image itself larger, players can see that the professional weak SP reach has a higher chance of winning than the high school weak SP reach. This makes it easy to understand that this is the case. By associating (linking) the degree of growth of the character with the size of the displayed image, the relationship between "high school state" and high school weak SP reach, and the relationship between "professional state" and professional weak SP reach can be determined in the game. It is possible for people to understand easily.

Specifically, the professional strong SP reach is as shown in FIG. 19. That is, first, as shown in Figure 19 (A), with the production pattern EZ being "1↓1" and reach, there is a professional encounter showing a meeting scene between the main character in the professional era and the rival character in the professional era. Image Tc1 is shown. If the player wins the jackpot after a baseball battle, as shown in Figure 19 (B-1), the professional battle will show that the main character in the professional era won the baseball battle. A winning image Tc2 is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 19 (C-1), the professional effect pattern EZc is stopped and displayed at "111", and a winning notification indicating that the jackpot has been won is made. On the other hand, if the situation is a loss after a baseball battle, as shown in FIG. 19 (B-2), a professional battle defeat image Tc3 showing that the main character in the professional era was defeated in a baseball battle. is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 19 (C-2), the professional performance pattern EZc is stopped and displayed at "191", and a loss notification indicating that the game is a loss is issued.

Here, the professional strong SP reach shown in FIG. 19 and the high school strong SP reach shown in FIG. 17 will be compared. The professional meeting image Tc1 shown in FIG. 19(A) is larger than the high school meeting image Tb1 shown in FIG. 17(A), and the main character and the rival character have grown up in the professional era. Furthermore, the professional battle winning image Tc2 shown in FIG. 19(B-1) and the professional battle losing image Tc3 shown in FIG. 19(B-2) are also the same as the high school battle winning image Tb2 shown in FIG. It is larger than the high school battle defeat image Tb3 shown in 17 (B-2), and shows the victory and defeat of the main character as he has grown up in his professional days. In this way, by not only making the character shown in the display image a grown-up version, but also by making the display image itself larger, players can see that the professional SP reach has a higher chance of winning than the high school SP reach. This makes it easy to understand that this is the case. By associating (linking) the degree of growth of the character with the size of the displayed image, the relationship between "high school state" and high school SP reach, and the relationship between "professional state" and professional SP reach can be determined in the game. It is possible for people to understand easily.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the types of SP reach can be roughly divided into three types: childhood SP reach, high school SP reach, and professional SP reach. The expectation of winning is set to increase in the order of "Childhood SP Reach" → "High School SP Reach" → "Professional SP Reach". Furthermore, in the "young state", high school SP reach and professional SP reach are not executed. Further, in the "high school state", the child SP reach and the professional SP reach are not executed. Moreover, in the "professional state", the child SP reach and the high school SP reach are not executed.

In this way, by completely relating (linking) the type of performance state and the type of SP reach on a one-to-one basis, the classification of performance states is made clearer. Since the expectation of winning increases in the order of "Childhood state" ⇒ "High school state" ⇒ "Professional state", in SP reach, "Childhood weak SP reach" ⇒ "Childhood strong SP reach" ⇒ " The expectation of winning is set to increase in the following order: ``High school weak SP reach'' ⇒ ``High school strong SP reach'' ⇒ ``Professional weak SP reach'' ⇒ ``Professional strong SP reach''. Therefore, even if there are many types of SP reach, by clearly distinguishing between the type of performance state, the type of SP reach, and the strength of SP reach, players can understand how much they can expect to win based on the executed SP reach. It is possible to easily predict whether the degree of In other words, it is possible to prevent it from becoming difficult for the player to grasp how likely he or she is to win based on the executed SP reach. In addition, "Children's weak SP reach", "High school weak SP reach" and "Professional weak SP reach" correspond to "Weak high expectation performance (weak SP reach)", and "Children's strong SP reach" and "High school strong SP reach" "Reach" and "Professional Strong SP Reach" correspond to "Strong and High Expectation Performance (Strong SP Reach)".

Here, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, it is possible to transition from a "childhood state" to a "high school state", and from a "high school state" to a "professional state". However, the transition of the performance state is accompanied by a pseudo continuous performance (predetermined performance). Here, the pseudo-continuous performance refers to a performance in which the performance pattern EZ is variably displayed once or multiple times in a variable performance based on one special symbol lottery. In this form, in one special symbol lottery, there is a pseudo continuous performance in which the variable display of the production pattern EZ is performed only once, a pseudo continuous performance in which the variable display of the production pattern EZ is performed twice, and a pseudo continuous performance in which the variable display of the production pattern EZ is performed twice. There is a pseudo continuous effect in which a variable display is performed three times. In the following, a pseudo-continuous performance in which the variable display of the production symbol EZ is performed only once (a predetermined first number of times) is referred to as "pseudo 1", and a row in which the variable display of the production symbol EZ is performed twice (a predetermined second number of times). The pseudo-continuous performance that is performed will be referred to as "pseudo 2", and the pseudo-continuous performance in which the fluctuating display of the performance pattern EZ is performed three times will be referred to as "pseudo 3". The winning expectations are set to increase in the order of "Pseudo 1" ⇒ "Pseudo 2" ⇒ "Pseudo 3".

In this embodiment, when the child is in the "infant state", the state is always set to "pseudo 1". Also, when the state is in the "high school state", the state is always set to "pseudo 2". Also, when in the "professional state", it is always set to "pseudo 3". Therefore, when transitioning from the "childhood state" to the "high school state", a new variable display of the effect pattern EZ is always started, and the state becomes "pseudo 2". Further, when transitioning from the "high school state" to the "professional state", a new variable display of the effect pattern EZ is always started and becomes "pseudo 3".

In this way, the type of performance state and the number of fluctuating displays of the performance pattern EZ in the pseudo continuous performance (pseudo continuous number) are completely related (linked). Thereby, the player can easily grasp the relationship that increases the expectation of winning by looking at the new fluctuating display (pseudo-continuous performance) of the performance symbols EZ when the performance state is switched. In addition, by setting the expectation of winning to increase in the order of "Pseudo 1" ⇒ "Pseudo 2" ⇒ "Pseudo 3", the order of "Childhood state" ⇒ "High school state" ⇒ "Professional state" This means that the setting is such that the expectation of winning is high.

Next, various performances when the performance state is switched will be explained. In this embodiment, there is a special growth performance as the performance when the performance state is switched. As shown in Figure 13, when a special growth effect is executed in the "childhood state" before reaching, it is possible to transition to the "high school state", and the special growth effect is executed in the "high school state" before reaching. Once executed, it is possible to transition to a "pro state". Although the special growth effect can be executed even after reaching the reach, the special growth effect executed before reaching the reach will be explained below.

First, based on FIG. 20, the special growth effect executed in the "young state" will be explained. In FIG. 20(A), a state in which the child effect pattern EZa is displayed in a variable manner in the "child state" is shown. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 20(B), a special growth-stimulating image TS1 showing a father character who is the father of the main character is displayed on the right side of the display screen 50a. At the same time, the moving image including the natural background image Ha that has been displayed up to that point is displayed in a stopped state in the left display area 50b that is almost on the left side of the display screen 50a. In this way, by displaying the special growth stimulating image TS1 and stopping the moving image including the natural background image Ha, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the subsequent progress of the performance.

The case is then divided into the case shown in FIG. 20 (C-1) and the case shown in FIG. 20 (C-2). In FIG. 20 (C-1), a special growth transition image TS2 is displayed in which the father character grasps the left display area 50b while deforming it. On the other hand, in FIG. 20 (C-2), the child performance pattern EZa is displayed in a variable manner so that the moving image that has been stopped in the left display area 50b is played back on the entire display screen 50a. In other words, it is shown that this is a fake performance to a special growth performance. Therefore, the effect shown in FIG. 20(B)⇒FIG. 20(C-2) can be called a "special growth fake effect."

After passing through FIG. 20 (C-1), in FIG. 20 (D), the same image as when stopped in FIG. (a still image including the natural background image Ha) is displayed. Furthermore, in the main display area 50d of the display screen 50a excluding the sub-display area 50c, a childhood growth-inciting image TS3 is displayed that incites whether the main character in childhood will grow up or not grow up and maintain the same state. Ru.

The case is then divided into the case shown in FIG. 20 (E-1) and the case shown in FIG. 20 (E-2). In FIG. 20 (E-1), a high school special growth success image TS4 is displayed, which shows that the main character from childhood has grown into the main character from high school. This allows the player to understand that the transition to the "high school state" has been successful. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 20 (F-1), the city background image Hb is displayed, and the variable display of the high school performance pattern EZb is newly started as a pseudo continuous performance. In other words, pseudo 2 is executed. In this way, it is possible to give the player a feeling of exhilaration due to the fact that he or she is in a "high school state" and has a higher expectation of winning due to the pseudo-continuous effect.

On the other hand, in FIG. 20 (E-2), a high school special growth failure image TS5 is displayed that shows that the main character in childhood was unable to grow into the main character in high school. This allows the player to understand that the transition to the "high school state" has failed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 20 (F-2), the child effect pattern EZa is displayed in a variable manner so that the moving image that has been stopped in the sub-display area 50c is played back on the entire display screen 50a. In other words, it appears to the player that the performance has resumed from the state where it stopped in the sub-display area 50c. In this way, the pseudo-continuous performance is not executed, and the player remains in a "childish state" and becomes disappointed.

In addition, in FIG. 20(B), FIG. 20(C-1), FIG. 20(D), FIG. 20(E-1), or FIG. 20(E-2), the fluctuating display of the child performance pattern EZa is Although not shown in the entirety of the display screen 50a, small performance symbols (not shown) are displayed in a variable manner in a display area at the end of the display screen 50a. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 20 (F-2), the fact that the variable display of the child performance pattern EZa is restarted on the entire display screen 50a is not a pseudo continuous performance.

Here, the effect shown in Figure 20 (B) ⇒ Figure 20 (C-1) ⇒ Figure 20 (D) ⇒ Figure 20 (E-1) or Figure 20 (E-2) is the special growth in the "infant state". Equivalent to production (specific production). The high school special growth success image TS4 shown in FIG. 20 (E-1) corresponds to the success mode shown in the special growth performance in the "young state" (the success mode of the specific performance). On the other hand, the high school special growth failure image TS5 shown in FIG. 20(E-2) corresponds to a failure mode (specific performance failure mode) in the special growth performance in the "childish state".

Next, based on FIG. 21, the special growth effect executed in the "high school state" will be explained. However, below, the explanation will focus on the difference from the special growth effect executed in the above-mentioned "childhood state". In FIG. 21(A), a state in which the high school performance pattern EZb is displayed in a variable manner in the "high school state" is shown. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21(B), the special growth stimulating image TS1 is displayed on the right side of the display screen 50a. At the same time, the moving image including the town background image Hb that has been displayed up to that point is displayed in a stopped state in the left display area 50b. In this way, by displaying the special growth stimulating image TS1 and stopping the moving image including the town background image Hb, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the subsequent transition of the performance.

In FIG. 21 (C-1), a special growth transition image TS2 is displayed in which the father character grasps the left display area 50b while deforming it. On the other hand, in FIG. 21 (C-2), the high school performance pattern EZb is displayed in a variable manner so that the moving image that has been stopped in the left display area 50b is played back on the entire display screen 50a. In other words, it is shown that this is a fake performance to a special growth performance.

After passing through FIG. 21(C-1), in FIG. 21(D), the same image as when stopped in FIG. 21(B) (the still image including the city background image Hb) is displayed in the sub display area 50c. . In addition, in the main display area 50d, a high school growth encouraging image TS6 is displayed, which shows whether the main character from high school will grow or not and maintain the same state.

In FIG. 21 (E-1), a professional special growth success image TS7 is displayed which shows that the main character from high school has grown into the main character from the professional era. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21 (F-1), the cosmic background image Hc is displayed, and the variable display of the professional effect pattern EZc is newly started as a pseudo continuous effect. In other words, pseudo 3 is executed. In this way, it is possible to give the player a feeling of exhilaration due to the fact that he or she becomes a "professional" and has a higher expectation of winning due to the pseudo-continuous effect.

On the other hand, in FIG. 21 (E-2), a professional special growth failure image TS8 is displayed indicating that the main character in high school was unable to grow into the main character in the professional era. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21 (F-2), the high school performance pattern EZb is displayed in a variable manner so that the moving image that has been stopped in the sub display area 50c is played back on the entire display screen 50a. In other words, it appears to the player that the performance has resumed from the state where it stopped in the sub-display area 50c. In this way, the pseudo-continuous performance is not executed, and the player is left disappointed due to the maintenance of the "high school state".

Here, the effect shown in Figure 21 (B) ⇒ Figure 21 (C-1) ⇒ Figure 21 (D) ⇒ Figure 21 (E-1) or Figure 21 (E-2) is the special growth in the "high school state". Equivalent to production (specific production). The professional special growth success image TS7 shown in FIG. 21 (E-1) corresponds to the success mode (success mode of the specific performance) shown in the special growth performance in the "high school state". On the other hand, the professional special growth failure image TS8 shown in FIG. 21 (E-2) corresponds to a failure mode (specific performance failure mode) shown in the special growth performance in the "high school state".

As described above, in the special growth effect of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20(D) or FIG. 21(D), the moving image that has been displayed up to that point is While stopping, on a part of the display screen 50a (main display area 50d), a performance (mission performance) indicating whether or not the performance state is to be switched is executed. As a result, the performance after switching to the performance for the entire display screen 50a is determined depending on whether the switching of the performance state is successful or not. In this way, it is possible to provide a novel and interesting experience to the player by showing a still image on a part of the display screen 50a and drawing attention to whether or not the performance from the still image will be resumed.

Furthermore, as can be seen from the comparison between the special growth performance in the "childhood state" shown in Figure 20 and the special growth performance in the "high school state" shown in Figure 21, the professional special growth success shown in Figure 21 (E-1) In image TS7, the character has grown and is displayed larger than in high school special growth success image TS4 shown in FIG. 20(E-1). Furthermore, the professional special growth failure image TS8 shown in FIG. 21 (E-2) has a character that has grown and is displayed larger than the high school special growth failure image TS5 shown in FIG. 20 (E-2). ing. Therefore, by showing the growth of the character and the enlargement of the displayed image, it is possible for the player to easily make the player recognize that the special growth effect in the "high school state" is the special growth effect in the more advantageous state. It is possible.

Further, in this embodiment, there is a scene change as the effect when the effect state is switched. As shown in FIG. 13, the scene change may be executed following the character preview performance (character preview performance for children or character preview performance for high school) before the reach. That is, if the character preview performance is not performed, the scene change will not be performed. However, the scene change is not always performed after the character preview performance, and sometimes only the character preview performance is performed. When a scene change is executed following a character preview for children, it is possible to transition to a "high school state", and when a scene change is executed following a character preview for a high school, the state changes to a "professional state". It is now possible to move to Note that the scene change will not be executed after reaching.

First, based on FIG. 22, a case will be described in which a scene change is executed following a character preview presentation for children. In FIG. 22(A), a state in which the child effect pattern EZa is displayed in a variable manner in the "child state" is shown. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 22(B), a character preview performance for children is executed on the display screen 50a. That is, as described above, the character preview image Ya for children showing an enemy character and the words "Is there anyone to challenge?" is displayed. By executing this character preview performance for children, the player can understand that his or her expectation of winning has increased.

Then, when a scene change is executed, the character preview image Ya for children that has been displayed up to that point is rotated clockwise with respect to the display screen 50a, as shown in FIG. 22 (C-1). do. In other words, the child character preview image Ya (display image) being displayed is deformed and appears to be rotated clockwise. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 22(D), the city background image Hb is displayed, and the variable display of the high school performance pattern EZb is newly started as a pseudo continuous performance. In other words, pseudo 2 is executed. In this way, it is possible to give the player a feeling of elation as he or she enters a "high school state" and has even higher expectations of winning due to the pseudo-continuous effect. Note that if the scene change is not executed, after the character preview performance for children shown in FIG. 22(B), the variable display of the performance symbol EZa for children changes on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. 22(C-2). It will be restarted in its entirety. In this way, the pseudo-continuous performance is not executed, and the "infant state" is maintained.

Next, based on FIG. 23, a case will be described in which a scene change is executed following the high school character preview presentation. In FIG. 23(A), a state in which the high school performance pattern EZb is displayed in a variable manner in the "high school state" is shown. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23(B), a high school character preview effect is executed on the display screen 50a. In other words, as described above, the high school character preview image Yb showing the enemy character and part of the text "Is there anyone to challenge?" is displayed. This allows the player to understand that his or her expectation of winning has increased.

Then, when a scene change is executed, the high school character preview image Yb that has been displayed until then is rotated clockwise with respect to the display screen 50a, as shown in FIG. 23 (C-1). do. In other words, the currently displayed high school character preview image Yb (display image) is deformed and appears to be rotated clockwise. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23(D), the cosmic background image Hc is displayed, and the variable display of the professional effect pattern EZc is newly started as a pseudo continuous effect. In other words, pseudo 3 is executed. In this way, it is possible to give the player a sense of elation as he becomes a "professional" and has even higher expectations of winning due to the pseudo-continuous performance. Note that if the scene change is not executed, after the high school character preview performance shown in FIG. 23(B), the variable display of the high school performance pattern EZb is changed to the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. 23(C-2). It will be restarted in its entirety. In this way, the pseudo continuous performance is not executed, and the "high school state" is maintained.

As described above, in this embodiment, when a scene change is executed after the character preview performance (character preview performance for children or character preview performance for high school), as shown in FIG. 22 (C-1) or FIG. 23 (C-1). Since the currently displayed display images (the character preview image Ya for children and the character preview image Yb for high school students) are deformed, it is possible to give a surprise to the player. Then, after the character preview image Ya for children or the character preview image Yb for high school students is deformed, the presentation state changes. In other words, an increase in the expectation of winning due to the execution of the character preview performance and an increase in the expectation of winning due to the change in the performance state occur successively. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a greater sense of elation. Furthermore, since the pseudo continuous effect is executed after the scene change, it is possible to enjoy a series of novel effects such as character preview effect → scene change → pseudo continuous effect.

Furthermore, as can be seen from the comparison between the scene change in the "young state" shown in FIG. 22 and the scene change in the "high school state" shown in FIG. 23, the high school character preview image Yb shown in FIG. 23 (C-1) rotates with the character and the words "Is there anyone willing to take on the challenge?" displayed larger than in the character preview image Ya for children shown in FIG. 22 (C-1). Therefore, by showing enlarged characters and letters, it is possible for the player to easily recognize that a scene change in the "high school state" is a scene change in a more advantageous performance state.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, there is a growth SP development performance (development performance) as a performance when the performance state is switched. As shown in FIG. 13, the growth SP development effect can be executed after reaching and before developing into SP reaching. However, in the case of normal reach, it will not develop into SP reach, so the growth SP development effect will not be executed. In addition, it is possible that the growth SP development effect is not executed and the SP reaches reach. When the growth SP development performance is executed in the "childhood state", it is possible to transition to the "high school state", and when the growth SP development performance is performed in the "high school state", the transition to the "professional state" is possible. It is now possible to do so. Note that the growth SP development performance will not be executed before reach.

First, based on FIG. 24, the growth SP development effect executed in the "young state" will be explained. When the growth SP development effect is executed after reaching reach in the "childhood state" (see Figure 13), as shown in Figure 24(A), the main character from childhood is in the center on the display screen 50a. At the same time, the first high school entrance introduction image KN1 showing the words "Enter high school!" is displayed. Note that since it is after the reach, the reach mode ("1" "1") is shown on the upper side of the display screen 50a, as shown in FIG. 24(A). Next, as shown in FIG. 24(B), a second high school entrance introduction image KN2 showing the face of the main character as a child and the words "I'm going to high school" is displayed on the display screen 50a. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 24(C), a third high school entrance introduction image KN3 is displayed on the display screen 50a, showing the main character in childhood looking upward and saying, "I'm going to enroll!" Ru.

The case is then divided into the case shown in FIG. 24 (D-1) and the case shown in FIG. 24 (D-2). In FIG. 24 (D-1), the characters "Admission" and a high school entrance growth success image KN4 showing that the main character from childhood has grown into the main character during high school are displayed. This allows the player to understand that the transition to the "high school state" has been successful. Then, as shown in FIG. 24(E), the city background image Hb is displayed, and the variable display of the high school performance pattern EZb is newly started as a pseudo continuous performance. In other words, pseudo 2 is executed. Thereafter, after becoming a reach in a short time in the "high school state", a high school SP reach (high school weak SP reach or high school strong SP reach) is executed. In this way, if the high school entrance growth success image KN4 is displayed even after reaching in the "childhood state", it is possible to develop into the high school SP reach through the transition to the "high school state" and the pseudo continuous effect. .

On the other hand, in FIG. 24 (D-2), the words "Non-admission" and a high school entrance growth failure image KN5 indicating that the main character in childhood failed to grow into the main character in high school are displayed. This allows the player to understand that the transition to the "high school state" has failed. Then, a child SP reach (a child weak SP reach or a child strong SP reach) is executed while the child is in the "child state." In other words, since the state has not shifted to the "high school state", high school SP reach is not executed.

Here, the effects shown in Figure 24 (A) ⇒ Figure 24 (B) ⇒ Figure 24 (C) ⇒ Figure 24 (D-1) or Figure 24 (D-2) are the growth SP development effects in the "infant state". (Equivalent to the first development performance). The successful high school entrance growth image KN4 shown in FIG. 24 (D-1) corresponds to the success mode shown in the growth SP development performance in the "childish state" (success mode of the development performance). On the other hand, the high school entrance growth failure image KN5 shown in FIG. 24 (D-2) corresponds to the failure mode (failure mode of development performance) shown in the growth SP development performance in the "childish state".

Next, based on FIG. 25, the growth SP development effect executed in the "high school state" will be explained. However, below, the explanation will focus on the differences from the above-mentioned growth SP development performance executed in the "infant state". After reaching reach in the "high school state" (see Figure 13), when the growth SP development effect is executed, as shown in Figure 25 (A), the main character from high school is in the center on the display screen 50a. At the same time, the first introduction image KN6 for pro promotion is displayed, which shows the words "Promote to pro!". Next, as shown in FIG. 25(B), a professional promotion second introduction image KN7 showing the face of the main character from high school and the words "I will become a professional" is displayed on the display screen 50a. Next, as shown in FIG. 25(C), the third introductory image KN8 for professional promotion is displayed on the display screen 50a, showing the main character from high school looking upwards and the message "I'm getting promoted!" Ru.

In FIG. 25 (D-1), the words "promotion" and a professional promotion growth success image KN9 indicating that the main character from high school has grown into the main character from the professional era are displayed. This allows the player to understand that he or she has successfully transitioned to the "professional state." Then, as shown in FIG. 25(E), the cosmic background image Hc is displayed, and the variable display of the professional effect pattern EZc is newly started as a pseudo continuous effect. In other words, pseudo 3 is executed. Thereafter, after becoming a reach in a short time in the "professional state", a professional SP reach (pro weak SP reach or professional strong SP reach) is executed. In this way, if the professional promotion growth success image KN9 is displayed even after reaching in the "high school state", it is possible to progress to the professional SP reach through the transition to the "pro state" and pseudo continuous performance. .

On the other hand, in FIG. 25 (D-2), the words "not promoted" and a professional promotion growth failure image KN10 indicating that the main character in high school was unable to grow into the main character in the professional era are displayed. This allows the player to understand that the transition to the "professional state" has failed. Then, the high school SP reach (high school weak SP reach or high school strong SP reach) is executed in the "high school state". In other words, since the player has not transitioned to the "professional state", professional SP reach is not executed.

Here, the effects shown in Figure 25 (A) ⇒ Figure 25 (B) ⇒ Figure 25 (C) ⇒ Figure 25 (D-1) or Figure 25 (D-2) are the growth SP development effects in the "high school state". (This corresponds to the second development performance). The professional promotion growth success image KN9 shown in FIG. 25 (D-1) corresponds to the success mode shown in the growth SP development performance in the "high school state" (success mode of the development performance). On the other hand, the professional promotion growth failure image KN10 shown in FIG. 25 (D-2) corresponds to the failure mode (failure mode of development performance) shown in the growth SP development performance in the "high school state".

As described above, in this embodiment, even after reach, if a successful mode (high school entrance growth success image KN4 or professional promotion growth success image KN9) is shown in the growth SP development performance, the game state changes and the performance pattern EZ or the main character The characters become larger. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a surprise in that the performance state changes even just before the SP reach, and the displayed object can become larger. Furthermore, if it is a "childhood state" (pseudo 1), a growth SP development effect corresponding to the main character in childhood is executed as shown in FIG. As shown in , a growth SP development effect corresponding to the main character in high school is executed. In this way, by associating (linking) the type of performance state and the type of growth SP development performance on a one-to-one basis, for example, a growth SP development performance that corresponds to the main character in high school despite being in a "childhood state" can be created. It is possible to prevent inconsistencies in the performance that would otherwise occur.

Furthermore, as can be seen from the comparison between the growth SP development performance in the "childhood state" shown in FIG. 24 and the growth SP development performance in the "high school state" shown in FIG. In each image shown in (D-1) and (D-2), characters and letters are displayed larger than in each image shown in FIGS. 24(A), (B), (C), (D-1), and (D-2). It is supposed to be done. Therefore, by showing enlarged characters and letters, it is possible for the player to easily recognize that the growth SP development performance in the "high school state" is the growth SP development performance in an advantageous performance state. It is.

By the way, in this embodiment, even if a failure state in the growth SP development performance (high school entrance growth failure image KN5 or professional promotion growth failure image KN10) is shown, if the phoenix revival development performance is executed as shown in FIG. , the performance status changes. Therefore, the phoenix stock performance, which is a prerequisite for executing the phoenix revival and development performance, will be explained below. The phoenix stock performance is a performance for stocking phoenixes that can change failure mode into success mode, and can be executed during the variable performance before reach.

In FIG. 26(A), a state in which the child effect pattern EZa is displayed in a variable manner in the "child state" is shown. Then, suddenly, as shown in FIG. 26(B), a phoenix introduction image FS1 is displayed on the display screen 50a, indicating that a phoenix has flown away. Then, the case is divided into the case shown in FIG. 26 (C-1) and the case shown in FIG. 26 (C-2).

In FIG. 26(C-1), a phoenix appearance image FS2 showing a phoenix shaped like a fireball and the words "Phoenix Stock" is displayed on the display screen 50a. This indicates to the player that he has successfully stocked the phoenix. Then, as shown in FIG. 26(D), on the display screen 50a, the fluctuating display of the children's performance pattern EZa is shown again, and at the bottom right of the display screen 50a, the figure of a phoenix and the "phoenix stock" are displayed. A phoenix stock image ST showing characters is displayed. The phoenix stock image ST indicates that phoenixes are in stock, and continues to be displayed until a performance for digesting phoenixes (such as a phoenix revival and development performance to be described later) is executed. In this way, the effect shown in FIG. 26(B)⇒FIG. 26(C-1) is the "phoenix stock effect."

On the other hand, after the phoenix introduction image FS1 shown in FIG. 26(B) is displayed, in FIG. 26(C-2), the variable display of the effect pattern for children EZa is shown again on the display screen 50a. In other words, the phoenix appearance image FS2 is not displayed and the phoenixes are not stocked. In short, it is a false production of the phoenix stock production. Therefore, the effect shown in FIG. 26(B)⇒FIG. 26(C-2) can be referred to as a "phoenix stock trick effect." Although FIG. 26 shows the phoenix stock performance or phoenix stock fake performance executed in the "young state", the phoenix stock performance or phoenix stock fake performance performed in the "high school state" or "professional state" is also similar. Therefore, the explanation will be omitted.

Note that in this embodiment, only one phoenix is stocked at most. Furthermore, when phoenixes are stocked during a variable performance, the stocked phoenixes are always consumed (the phoenix stock image ST is hidden) before the variable performance ends.

Next, based on FIG. 27, a case will be described in which the phoenix revival development effect is executed after a failure mode (high school entrance growth failure image KN5) is displayed in the growth SP development effect in the "childish state". Note that the phoenix revival and development effect is a effect that is not executed unless the phoenix stock image ST is displayed. In FIG. 27(A), although the growth SP development performance in the "young state" has been executed, the high school entrance growth failure image KN5 is displayed. However, the phoenix stock image ST is displayed at the lower right portion of the display screen 50a.

Then, as shown in FIG. 27(B), the phoenix revival development effect is started on the display screen 50a, and the phoenix stock image ST displayed at the bottom right of the display screen 50a disappears and becomes a ball of fire. A phoenix digested image FS3 showing a phoenix is displayed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 27(C), the third high school entrance introduction image KN3 is displayed on the display screen 50a, showing the main character in childhood looking upward and saying "I'm going to enroll!" Ru.

Then, as shown in FIG. 27(D), the characters "Admission" and a high school entrance growth success image KN4 showing that the main character from childhood has grown into the main character during high school are displayed. In this way, it is possible for the player to once understand that the transition to the "high school state" has failed, and then to be able to recover and understand that the transition to the "high school state" has been successful. The effects shown in FIGS. 27(B), 27(C), and 27(D) are "phoenix revival development effects (predetermined successful revival effects)."

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 27(E), the city background image Hb is displayed, and a variable display of the high school performance pattern EZb is newly started as a pseudo continuous performance. In other words, pseudo 2 is executed. Then, after becoming a reach in a short time in the "high school state", a high school SP reach (high school weak SP reach or high school strong SP reach) will be executed. Although FIG. 27 shows the phoenix revival and development effect executed in the "young state," the phoenix revival and development effect carried out in the "high school state" is substantially the same, so a description thereof will be omitted.

As described above, in this embodiment, even if a failure mode (high school entrance growth failure image KN5 or professional promotion growth failure image KN10) is shown in the growth SP development effect, the phoenix revival development effect is executed as shown in FIG. There is. In this case, the performance state changes thereafter (pseudo continuous performance is executed), the performance symbol EZ, the main character, etc. become larger, and SP reach is executed in a more advantageous performance state. Therefore, it is possible to give the player the surprise that even if a failure mode is once shown in the growth SP development performance, there is still a chance of recovery. In other words, it is possible to provide the player with a game interest in which the game state can still change even after a disadvantageous result in which the performance state does not change is shown in the latter half of the performance after the reach, and the performance state does not change.

Note that the phoenix stock image ST displayed (stocked) by executing the phoenix stock effect does not necessarily disappear by executing the phoenix revival and development effect. That is, even if the phoenix stock image ST is displayed, the phoenix revival development effect may not be executed and it may disappear after the phoenix stock image ST has developed to SP reach. Specifically, there are the following two cases in which the phoenix stock image ST disappears (digests) after it develops into SP reach.

That is, in the first case, when the SP reach has developed, the phoenix stock image ST may be digested even if it shifts to a weak SP reach that is disadvantageous for the player. In this case, the weak SP reach is changed to the strong SP reach that is advantageous for the player (not shown). Specifically, when SP reach develops in the "infant state", even if it once shifts to juvenile weak SP reach, juvenile strong SP reach is executed by digesting the phoenix stock image ST. Further, when SP reach develops in the "high school state", even if it once shifts to high school weak SP reach, high school strong SP reach will be executed by digesting the phoenix stock image ST. Further, when SP reach develops in the "professional state", even if it once shifts to professional weak SP reach, professional strong SP reach is executed by digesting the phoenix stock image ST.

In the second case, when the effect pattern EZ is displayed in a loss mode at the end of the SP reach, if the phoenix stock image ST still remains, it is digested. In this case, the effect pattern EZ is changed from a loss mode to a jackpot mode. That is, after indicating that the player has lost at the end of the SP reach, the player is shown that he has won the jackpot by digesting the phoenix stock image ST (not shown). As described above, in this embodiment, after the phoenix stock image ST is displayed, by digesting the phoenix stock image ST, it is possible to change a disadvantageous result to an advantageous result for the player.

The features of the performance of this embodiment will be described above. In conventional gaming machines, there are variations in which the production symbol EZ or the character image is changed in one variation production. However, like the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the production pattern EZ, background image, character image, preview production (character preview production), SP development production, and SP reach are all related on a one-to-one basis (string It is not the case that the Therefore, simply changing the performance pattern EZ or changing the character image does not change the worldview of the performance.

In contrast, the present embodiment aims to create a world view of three performances in one variable performance, and is characterized by clearly dividing the three performance states for this purpose. In other words, as shown in Fig. 13, the production pattern EZ, background image, character image, preview production (character preview production), growth SP development production, and SP reach are provided according to each of the three production states, and all of these are created. There is a one-to-one relationship (linkage). Thereby, each time the performance state is changed in one variable performance, the player can experience a completely different world view of the performance, and it is possible to provide a novel game entertainment.

In particular, in this embodiment, the number of pseudo consecutive runs and the switching of the presentation state are completely linked. Therefore, each time a pseudo-continuous performance is executed, the performance state is switched, the expectation of winning increases, and the performance changes to a different world view. In this way, it is possible to provide an innovative game experience in which the pseudo-continuous performance, the performance state, and the expectation of winning are intertwined.

Furthermore, most players understand that the expectation of winning increases when a pseudo-continuous performance is executed. Therefore, players can easily understand the game's nature in which the expectation of winning increases in the order of Pseudo 1, "childhood state" → Pseudo 2, "high school state" → Pseudo 3, "professional state" Is possible. Furthermore, when the game state is switched, the displayed objects (numbers and characters of the production pattern EZ, enemy characters and letters of the character preview production, reach mode, SP reach character) become larger, so the player can see that the displayed objects are large. It is easy to understand the relationship between this and the high expectation of winning. In other words, the larger the displayed object, the higher the expectation of winning, making the game very easy to understand. In this manner, in this embodiment, it is possible to allow the player to enjoy an effect that increases the expectation of winning without making the game complicated and in a completely different manner from the conventional method.

Further, in this embodiment, if a successful mode is shown in a mission performance such as a special growth performance or a growth SP development performance, a pseudo continuous performance is executed and the performance state is switched. In other words, from the player's point of view, when a success pattern is shown in the special growth performance or growth SP development performance, the expectation of winning increases due to the pseudo continuous performance, and the expectation of winning increases due to switching of the performance state (enlarging the displayed object). It is possible to grasp both the rise and rise. Therefore, the player has high expectations for success in the mission performance, and it is possible to increase the interest of the mission performance (special growth performance, growth SP development performance).

Further, in this embodiment, the number of pseudo consecutive runs (performance state) and the type of SP reach are completely associated (linked) on a one-to-one basis. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which an SP reach with a low expectation of winning is executed despite the performance state (“professional state” (pseudo 3)) with a high expectation of winning. That is, in the conventional gaming machine, an SP reach with a low expectation of winning may be executed even though it is a pseudo 3, and the player's sense of expectation may be impaired. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, only the professional SP reach is always executed as the SP reach in pseudo 3 (the "professional state"). Therefore, it is possible to avoid executing an SP reach that is unexpected for the player (SP reach with low expectation of winning) and to prevent a situation in which the player's sense of expectation is impaired.

6. Operation of the game control microcomputer 101 [Main control main processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained based on FIGS. 28 to 42. Note that the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the explanation of the operation of the gaming control microcomputer 101 are provided in the gaming RAM 104. When the power of the pachinko game machine PY1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 101 provided in the game control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 28 from the game ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the main control main processing, initial settings are first performed (step S001). Initial settings include, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, gaming CPU 102 settings, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) settings, various flags, status, counters, etc. Reset etc. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". Note that the initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

Following the initial setting (S001), interrupts are prohibited (S002), and normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 9 are updated by adding 1 to them. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. Note that the initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be changed randomly. Further, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

When the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, interrupts are permitted (S004). While interrupts are enabled, main side timer interrupt processing (S005) can be executed. The main side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102 at a cycle of, for example, 4 msec. That is, it is executed at a period of 4 msec, for example. After the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) ends and until the next main side timer interrupt processing (S005) starts, various counters are updated by the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (S003). The value update process is executed repeatedly. Note that if an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 while the interrupt is disabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be explained. As shown in FIG. 29, in the main side timer interrupt processing (S005), output processing (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands etc. set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 in each process described below are output to the production control board 120, payout control board 170, etc.

In the input process (S102) that is performed after the output process (S101), various sensors installed in the pachinko game machine PY1 (first starting port sensor 11a, second starting port sensor 12a, gate sensor 13a, big prize The detection signals detected by the mouth sensor 14a, the general winning a prize mouth sensor 10a, etc. (see FIG. 6) are read and stored (set) in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 as prize ball information. It also captures a detection signal from the lower tray full switch that detects whether the lower tray 35 is full and stores it in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 as lower tray full data.

The normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the updating process of various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. ) until the next main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started).

Next to the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103), a sensor detection process (S104), a normal operation process (S105), and a special operation process (S106), which will be described later, are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S107) is executed, and the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is ended. Other processes (S107) include controlling the second special figure holding display 83b to display the number based on the number of reserved balls for special figure 2 to be described later, and controlling the second special figure holding display 83b to a display mode that shows the number of balls for holding special figure 1 to be described later. and controls the first special figure reservation display 83a to display the number. Then, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed until the next interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 (see FIG. 28), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), The main side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. In the output process (S101) of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the commands etc. set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S005) are output.

[Sensor Detection Process] As shown in FIG. 30, in the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether the game ball has passed through the gate 13, that is, whether the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 13a ( S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (YES in S201), a gate passage process to be described later is performed (S202). On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (NO in S201), the process passes the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether a game ball has entered the second starting port 12, that is, whether a game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 12a (S203). If the game ball has not entered the second starting port 12 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S207, but if the game ball has entered the second starting port 12 (YES in S203), the special drawing 2 Whether the number of reserved balls (the number of second special symbols reserved, specifically the value of the counter that counts the number of second special symbols reserved provided in the gaming RAM 104) has reached "4" (upper limit memory number). (S204). If the number of reserved balls for special drawing 2 has reached "4" (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S207, but if the number of reserved balls for special drawing 2 is less than "4" (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S207. NO), add 1 to the number of reserved balls for special map 2 (S205).

Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing is performed (S206). In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and the fluctuation The pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is acquired (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 9(A) is acquired), and these acquired random numbers are stored in the current special figure in the second special figure reservation storage section 105b. 2 It is stored in the storage area of the second special figure reservation storage section 105b according to the number of reserved balls.

Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not a game ball has won in the first starting port 11, that is, whether a game ball has been detected by the first starting port sensor 11a (S207). If the game ball has not entered the first starting port 11 (NO in S207), the process will end, but if the game ball has entered the first starting port 11 (YES in S207), special drawing 1 will be put on hold. Whether or not the number of balls (the number of first special figures pending, specifically the value of the counter provided in the gaming RAM 104 that counts the number of first special figures pending) has reached "4" (upper limit memory number). Determine (S208). If the number of reserved balls for special drawing 1 has reached "4" (YES in S208), the process ends, but if the number of reserved balls for special drawing 1 is less than "4" (NO in S208), the process ends. ), add "1" to the number of reserved balls for special map 1 (S209).

Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S210) is performed, and this processing is finished. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S210), similar to the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) , obtain the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, obtain the random value group shown in FIG. 9(A)), and It is stored in a storage area of the first special figure reservation storage section 105a that corresponds to the current number of special figure 1 reservation balls in the first special figure reservation storage section 105a.

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 31, in the gate passing process (S202), the number of normal symbol reserved balls (the number of regular symbols reserved, specifically, the counter provided in the gaming RAM 104 for counting the number of regular symbols reserved) (value) is 4 or more (S301), and if the number of normal symbols reserved balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process ends. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbols reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), "1" is added to the number of normal symbols reserved balls (S302), and normal symbol random number acquisition processing is performed (S303). In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the normal symbol random number counter value (the value of label -TRND-H, see FIG. 9(B)) is acquired, and the obtained random number value is stored in the normal symbol reservation storage section 106 of the gaming RAM 104. It is stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of normal symbols reserved.

[Normal operation process] The game control microcomputer 101 performs a normal operation process (S105) following the sensor detection process (S104) (see FIG. 29). As shown in FIG. 32, in the normal operation process (S105), first, it is determined whether or not the electric chew 12D is in operation (S401). If the electric chew 12D is not in operation (NO in S401), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is being displayed in a stopped state (S402). If the normal symbols are not being displayed in a stopped state (NO in S402), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbols are being displayed in a fluctuating manner (S403). If the normal symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner (NO in S403), then it is determined whether the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" or not (S404). If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (YES in S404), this process ends.

If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is not "0" in step S404 (NO in S404), a hit determination process is performed (S405). In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (value of label -TRND-H) stored in the ordinary symbol reservation storage unit 106 is read out, and the normal symbol random number counter value (value of label -TRND-H) is read out based on the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 10(C). Determine if it is a hit or not. Then, a symbol determination process is performed in which the normal symbol stop symbol data corresponding to the result of the hit determination is set in a predetermined storage area of the gaming RAM 104 (S406). That is, in the symbol determination process (S406), if it is a "lose", data corresponding to the "normal winning symbol" is set, and if it is a "win", data corresponding to the "normal winning symbol" is set.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 performs normal symbol fluctuation time determination processing (S407). In the normal symbol variation time determination process (S407), with reference to the normal symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. Select a pattern. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, a normal symbol fluctuation pattern in which the normal symbol fluctuation time is 7 seconds is selected.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of normal symbol reserved balls by 1 (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each common picture reservation in the common picture reservation storage section 106 is shifted from the current position to the side where it is read out, and the memory corresponding to the fourth reservation in the common picture reservation storage section 106 is shifted. Clear the area (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S409). In this way, the reservations for common maps are cleared in the order in which they are reserved. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 starts variable display of the normal symbols in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). In conjunction with this, a normal symbol variation start command is set in order to notify the performance control board 120 of the start of variation of the normal symbols.

If the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is in progress in step S403 described above (YES in S403), then it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S411), and if it has not elapsed, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S411), the variable display of the normal symbols is stopped at the display result (normal winning symbol or normal losing symbol) according to the determination result of the normal symbol random number (S412). Then, a normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set to the production control board 120 to notify the stop of fluctuation of the regular symbols (S413), and a normal symbol stop time is set (S414), and this process is finished.

In addition, if the normal symbol is being stopped and displayed in step S402 described above (YES in S402), then it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal symbol set in step S414 has elapsed (S415), If not, finish processing. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the normal pattern stop pattern data of the normal winning pattern is set (S416), and if it is not the data of the normal winning pattern (that is, if it is not a hit) (NO in S416), this process ends. On the other hand, if the data is a normal winning symbol (that is, if it is a winning pattern (YES in S416)), an opening pattern for the electric chew 12D is set (S417). Specifically, if the time saving state is in effect, the opening pattern for the time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL2 in FIG. 12) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 12D. On the other hand, if it is in the non-time saving state, the opening pattern in the non-time saving state (see electric chew opening TBL1 in FIG. 12) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 12D. Then, the electric chew 12D is operated according to the opening pattern set in step S417 (S418).

In addition, if the electric chew 12D is in operation in step S401 described above (YES in S401), then it is determined whether the operating time of the electric chew 12D has elapsed (S419), and if the operating time has not elapsed, then Finish processing. On the other hand, if the elapsed time has elapsed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric chew 12D is ended (S420).

[Special operation process] The game control microcomputer 101 performs a special operation process (S106) following the normal operation process (S105) (see FIG. 29). As shown in FIG. 33, in the special operation process (S106), the process related to the special figure display 81 and the big winning device 14D is divided into four stages, and each stage has "special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4". is assigned. Then, when the "special operation status" is "1" (YES in S1301), the game control microcomputer 101 performs special symbol standby processing (S1302), and when the "special operation status" is "2". If (NO in S1301, YES in S1303), special symbol fluctuation processing (S1304) is performed, and if the "special operation status" is "3" (NO in both S1301 and S1303, YES in S1305) , Special symbol confirmation processing (S1306) is performed, and if the "special operation status" is "4" (all of S1301, S1303, and S1305 are NO), special electric accessory processing (S1307) is performed. Note that the special operation status is "1" in the initial setting.

[Special symbol standby process] As shown in FIG. 34, in the special symbol standby process (S1302), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 12 (that is, the number of special symbol 2 reserved balls) is "0". is determined (S1401). If the number of reserved balls for special figure 2 is "0" (YES in S1401), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the second starting slot 12, the first starting It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 11 (namely, the number of reserved balls for special figure 1) is "0" (S1407). If the number of reserved balls for special drawing 1 is also "0" (YES in S1407), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the first starting slot 11, It is determined whether the wait flag is ON (S1415). If it is ON (YES in S1415), this process is completed, and if it is not ON (NO in S1415), the customer waiting command is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 (S1416), and the customer waiting flag is turned ON ( S1417), this process ends.

In step S1401, if the number of reserved balls for special drawing 2 is not "0" (NO in S1401), that is, the memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning in the second starting opening 12 (the reserved information of special drawing 2 ), when there is one or more, special figure 2 jackpot determination processing (S1402) and special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1403), which will be described later, are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of reserved balls for special drawing 2 by 1 (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage section 105b is shifted by one from the current position to the side where they are read out, and the first reservation in the second special figure reservation storage section 105b is Clear the storage area corresponding to (S1405). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1406) and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 2 variation start process (S1406), the special operation status is set to "2" and a variation start command is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 to start variable display of the second special symbol. In addition, the variation start command (also referred to as the special pattern 2 variation start command) set in the special pattern 2 variation start process (S1406) includes the special pattern stop pattern data set in the special pattern 2 jackpot determination process (S1402). Information and information on the variation pattern set in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) (information including information on variation time) are included.

Also, if the number of reserved balls for special drawing 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls for special drawing 1 is not "0" (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), that is, there is no reservation information for special drawing 2, but the number of reserved balls for special drawing 1 is not "0". If there is one or more memories of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the 1 starting slot 11 (pending information of the special figure 1), the later-described special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) and the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1409) is performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of special symbols 1 reserved balls by 1 (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage section 105a is shifted one place from the current position to the side where they are read out, and the fourth reservation in the first special figure reservation storage section 105a is The storage area corresponding to (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1411). In this way, the first special figure reservations are consumed in the order in which they were reserved. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1412) and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 1 variation start process (S1412), the special operation status is set to "2" and a variation start command is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104, and the variation display of the first special symbol is started. In addition, the variation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 variation start command) set in the special figure 1 variation start process (S1412) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408). Information and information on the variation pattern set in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409) (information including information on variation time) are included.

When the process proceeds to step S1413, it is determined whether the customer waiting flag is ON or not. If it is ON, the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S1414) and the process ends. As described above, in this embodiment, the variable display of special symbols based on the first special symbol reservation is performed only when the second special symbol reservation is "0" (YES in S1401). That is, the extinguishment of the second special figure reservation is executed in priority to the extinguishment of the first special figure reservation.

[Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (special figure 1 jackpot determination process)] The special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) are based on FIG. 35 because the processing flow is the same. I will explain them all together. As shown in FIG. 35, in the special figure 2 jackpot judgment process (S1402) or the special figure 1 jackpot judgment process (S1408), first, the jackpot random number counter value (value of label -TRND-A) is read out as the judgment value (S1501 ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), the first storage area (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first of the second special figure reservation) of the second special figure reservation storage section 105b of the gaming RAM 104 is Read the stored jackpot random number counter value. In addition, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), the first special figure pending storage unit 105a of the gaming RAM 104 is stored in the first storage area (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first special figure pending). Read the jackpot random number counter value.

Next, a jackpot determination table (FIG. 10(A)) is set (S1502). Next, it is determined whether the probability change flag is ON, that is, whether or not the state is high probability (S1503). If it is not a high probability state (NO in S1503), that is, if it is a normal probability state (non-high probability state), the table for the non-high probability state (jackpot judgment It is determined whether or not it is a jackpot based on the value "1" to "210" (S1504). On the other hand, if it is in a high probability state (YES in S1503), it is determined whether it is a jackpot based on the table for high probability states (the jackpot judgment value is "1" to "1660") among the jackpot judgment tables (Fig. 10 (A)). It is determined whether or not (S1505).

If the result of jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is "jackpot", read the hit type random number counter value (value of label-TRND-AS) and determine the hit type based on the hit type determination table shown in Figure 8. (S1506) After determining the winning type (S1506), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1507), and special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 8) corresponding to the winning type is set in the winning type buffer provided in the gaming RAM 104. (S1508) The process ends. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is "lose", special pattern stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the losing symbol is set (S1508) and the process is finished.

[Special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (Special figure 1 variation pattern selection process)] The special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) and the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409) have the same processing flow. This will be explained together based on FIGS. 36 and 37. As shown in FIG. 36, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) or the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409), it is first determined whether the gaming state is a time-saving state (whether the time-saving flag is ON or not). (S1601)

If it is not in a time-saving state (NO in S1601), that is, in a non-time-saving state, it is then determined whether the jackpot flag is ON or not (S1602). If it is ON (YES in S1602), refer to the jackpot normal table in the non-time-saving state (the part corresponding to the non-time-saving state and jackpot in the special pattern fluctuation pattern judgment table shown in FIG. 11), and calculate the fluctuation pattern random number counter value. A variation pattern is selected based on (value of label-TRND-T1) (S1603). As shown in FIG. 11, once the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined.

In the variable performance of this pachinko gaming machine PY1, as described above, in addition to the do-lose, normal reach, SP (super reach) can be executed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11, a variation pattern is selected so that the Do Loss, Normal Reach, and SP Reach can be executed. In addition, in the variable performance of this embodiment, pseudo 1, pseudo 2, and pseudo 3 may be executed to correspond to the performance states (“young state,” “high school state,” and “professional state”). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11, a variation pattern is selected so that pseudo 1, pseudo 2, and pseudo 3 can be executed. In this form, as mentioned above, the performance state, the number of pseudo consecutive runs, and the type of SP reach are each related on a one-to-one basis, so only when the pseudo 3 variation pattern is selected, the professional SP reach It becomes a variation pattern that can become a high school SP reach only when the pseudo 2 variation pattern is selected, and a variation pattern that can become a high school SP reach only when the pseudo 1 variation pattern is selected. This will be the fluctuation pattern you get.

In step S1602 shown in FIG. 36, if the jackpot flag is not ON, it is determined whether the reach random number counter value (value of label -TRND-RC) is a reach establishment random number value (S1604). In addition, as shown in FIG. 10(B), the reach establishment random number value is "1" to "30" in the non-time saving state, and is "1" to "10" in the time saving state. In other words, it is harder to reach when you lose in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state. This is to speed up the processing speed of special drawing reservations by allowing more no-reach losses with short fluctuation times to be selected in the time-saving state.

If the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random value (YES in S1604), that is, in the case of reach and loss, the reach and reach loss table during the non-time saving state (non-reach in the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11) A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1605).

On the other hand, if the reach random number counter value is not a random value that establishes a reach (NO in S1604), that is, in the case of a no-reach loss, the non-reach no-reach loss table (from the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11) A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1606). When there is no reach, a shortening variation function is activated according to the number of balls held. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", a fluctuation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time is selected compared to when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "0" to "2". (See Figure 11).

In addition, in step S1601, if it is determined that the gaming state is in the time-saving state (YES in S1601), as shown in FIG. Processes (S1607 to S1611) are performed in the same flow as steps S1602 to S1606 described above except for making the part corresponding to the time saving state in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table.

That is, if it is a jackpot, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the part in the time saving state in FIG. 11 that corresponds to the jackpot (S1608). If it is a loss with a reach, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the part in the time saving state in FIG. 11 that corresponds to a loss with a reach (S1610). If it is a loss without reach, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the part in the time saving state in FIG. 11 that corresponds to a loss without reach (S1611).

In addition, in the special pattern variation pattern judgment table during the time saving state (the part of the special pattern variation pattern judgment table shown in Fig. 11 that corresponds to the time saving state), the function of shortening variation according to the number of reserved balls at the time of no reach loss is available. It works when the number of pending pitches is "2" to "4". In other words, the shortening variation is more likely to be selected than during the non-time saving state. Further, the variation time as a shortening variation is shorter in the time saving state than in the non-time saving state. That is, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the time saving state is a table such that the fluctuation time is shorter than the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state.

After selecting a variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 36, the selected variation pattern is set (S1612), and this process ends. Information on the variation pattern set in step S1612 is included in the variation start command set in step S1406 or S1412 in the special symbol standby process (S1302), and is sent to the production control board 120 by the output process (S101).

[Special symbol fluctuation processing] As shown in FIG. 38, in the special symbol fluctuation processing (S1304), first, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the fluctuation time determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, FIG. 11 ) has elapsed (S1801). If the time has not passed (NO in S1801), this process ends immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbols is continued.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1801), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1802) and the special operation status is set to "3" (S1803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbols at a symbol (jackpot symbol or losing symbol) according to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1804), this processing is ended.

[Special symbol confirmation process] As shown in FIG. 39, in the special symbol confirmation process (S1306), first, the stop time of the special symbol (stop time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, see FIG. 11) It is determined whether or not the period has elapsed (S1901). If the time has not passed (NO in S1901), this process ends immediately. As a result, the stop display of the special symbol is continued. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1901), a game state management process to be described later is performed (S1902).

Next, it is determined whether the jackpot flag is ON (S1903). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1903), an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) corresponding to the type of jackpot won is set (S1904). At this time, the value of a round counter that counts the number of unit opening games (round games) executed during the jackpot game is set to the number of rounds according to the type of jackpot won. Note that the setting of the opening pattern (setting of data according to the opening pattern) may be performed for each round.

The game control microcomputer 101 performs a game state reset process following step S1904 (S1905). In the game state reset process (S1905), first, if the probability change flag is ON, the probability change flag is turned OFF, and if the time saving flag is ON, it is turned OFF. That is, during the execution of the jackpot game, the control is performed in a non-high probability state and a non-time saving state. Thereafter, in order to start the jackpot game, a jackpot opening command is set (S1906), and the opening of the jackpot game is started (S1907). Then, the special operation status is set to "4" (S1908), and this processing ends.

Further, if the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1903 (NO in S1903), the special operation status is set to "1" (S1909) to end the process, in order to not start the jackpot game.

[Game State Management Process] As shown in FIG. 40, in the game state management process (S1902), first, it is determined whether the probability change flag is ON or not (S2001). If it is ON (YES in S2001), the value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of variations of the special symbol executed during the high probability state is decremented by 1 (S2002), and the value of the probability variation counter is checked to see if it is "0" or not. Determine (S2003). If it is "0" (YES in S2003), the probability change flag is turned OFF (S2004) and the process proceeds to step S2005. If the determination result in step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S2005.

In step S2005, it is determined whether the time saving flag is ON. If it is ON (YES in S2005), the value of the time-saving counter that counts the number of changes in special symbols executed during the time-saving state is decremented by 1 (S2006), and it is determined whether the value of the time-saving counter is "0" or not. (S2007) If it is "0" (YES in S2007), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2008) and the process advances to step S2009. If the determination result in step S2005 or S2007 is NO, the process immediately advances to step S2009. In step S2009, a gaming state designation command including information on the current gaming state (information on whether the probability change flag and time saving flag are ON or OFF), information on the value of the probability variation counter, the value of the time saving counter, etc. The data is set in the output buffer of the RAM 104, and this processing is completed.

[Special electric accessory processing (jackpot game)] As shown in FIG. 41, in the special electric accessory processing (S1307), it is first determined whether the jackpot end flag is ON (S2201). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the jackpot openings 14 have been opened in the jackpot game being executed.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2201), it is determined whether the jackpot opening 14 is being opened (S2202). If it is not open (NO in S2202), whether or not the time has come to open the big prize opening 14, that is, whether the opening time of the jackpot game has passed and the opening start time in the first round game has arrived, or , it is determined whether the interval time (closing time) until the once-closed grand prize opening 14 is reopened has elapsed and the opening start time has arrived (S2203).

If the determination result in step S2203 is NO, the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2203 is YES, the jackpot 14 is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 8) depending on the type of jackpot (S2204).

In the following step S2205, round designation command transmission determination processing is performed. In the round designation command transmission determination process (S2205), it is determined whether the opening of the jackpot opening 14 in step S2204 is the first opening in one round game, and if so, A round designation command including information on the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. In addition, in this embodiment, the big prize opening 14 is not opened multiple times during one round game. Therefore, in step S2205, the round designation command is always set.

In step S2202 of the special electric accessory processing (S1307), if the grand prize opening 14 is open (YES in S2202), it is determined whether the closing condition of the grand prize opening 14 is satisfied (S2206). In this embodiment, the closing condition is that the number of prizes entered into the grand prize opening 14 in the round game has reached the specified maximum number of prizes (in this embodiment, 8 pieces per 1R), or the time to close the grand prize opening 14. (i.e., a predetermined opening time (see FIG. 8) has elapsed since opening the big prize opening 14). Then, if the condition for closing the big prize opening 14 is not satisfied (NO in S2206), the process ends.

On the other hand, if the conditions for closing the big winning hole 14 are satisfied (YES in S2206), the big winning hole 14 is closed (blocked) (S2207). Then, it is determined whether or not one round game ends due to the closing of step S2207 (S2208). If one round game is not completed (NO in S2208), this process ends. On the other hand, if one round game ends (YES in S2208), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2209), and it is determined whether the value of the round counter is "0" or not (S2210). . If it is not "0" (NO in S2210), the process is finished in order to start the next round game.

On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S2210), a jackpot ending command is set as jackpot ending processing to end the jackpot game (S2211), and the jackpot ending is started (S2212). Then, a jackpot end flag is set (S2213) and the process ends.

Further, if the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2201 (YES in S2201), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed (S2214). If the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2214), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2214), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2215), the jackpot flag is turned off (S2216), and the special operation status is set to "1" (S2217). As a result, in the next main side timer interrupt process (S005), the special symbol standby process (S1302) will be executed again as a special operation process (see FIG. 33). After that, a game state setting process (S2218) to be described later is performed, and this process ends.

[Game state setting process] As shown in FIG. 42, in the game state setting process (S2218), first, the type of jackpot is a certain variable jackpot (the stopping pattern is special pattern 1_jackpot pattern 1 or special pattern 2_jackpot pattern 1, see FIG. 8). ) (S2301). If it is not a probability variable jackpot (NO in S2301), the time saving flag is turned on (S2306), the time saving counter is set to "100" (S2307), and the process proceeds to step S2308. As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a normal probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). This low-probability-high base state ends when either the special symbol variable display is performed 100 times or the next jackpot is met.

On the other hand, if it is a probability variable jackpot in step S2301, the probability variation flag is turned ON (S2302) and the time saving flag is turned ON (S2303). Then, the probability change counter is set to "10000" (S2304), the time saving counter is set to "10000" (S2305), and the process advances to step S2308. As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a high probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state (that is, a high probability high base state). This high probability and high base state will continue until the next jackpot is won. Since it is almost impossible for the variable display of the special symbol to be executed until the value of the probability variation counter and the value of the time saving counter go from "10000" to "0", the probability variation flag and the time saving flag will not be displayed until the next jackpot game starts. This is because it will not be turned off until it is turned off. Note that the high probability state may be continued until the next jackpot is won by using only the probability variation flag without providing the probability variation counter.

In step S2308, a gaming state designation command including information on the current gaming state (information on whether the probability change flag and time saving flag are ON or OFF), information on the value of the probability variation counter and the value of the time saving counter, etc. The data is set in the output buffer of the RAM 104, and this processing is completed.

7. Operation of production control microcomputer 121 [Sub control main processing] Next, the operation of production control microcomputer 121 will be explained based on FIGS. 43 to 48. Note that the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the explanation of the operation of the performance control microcomputer 121 are provided in the performance RAM 124. When the power of the pachinko game machine PY1 is turned on, the performance control microcomputer 121 provided in the performance control board 120 reads out and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 43 from the performance ROM 123. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main processing, CPU initialization processing is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack settings, constant settings, settings for the performance CPU 122, settings for SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

Next, it is determined whether the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the performance RAM 124 are normal (S4002). If the result of this determination is NO, the performance RAM 124 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to step S4004 without initializing the performance RAM 124. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the performance RAM 124 are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the performance RAM 124 is initialized, but if the power-off signal is not activated due to a power outage, etc. is turned on, but if the contents of the performance RAM 124 are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the performance RAM 124 is not initialized. Note that if the performance RAM 124 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, etc. will be reset. Further, steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

In step S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various performance determination random number counters are updated. The random numbers for performance determination include a random number for performance design determination to determine the performance pattern EZ, a variable performance pattern lottery random number for determining the variable performance pattern, and a random number for advance notice performance determination to determine various preview performances. etc. The random number updating method can be the same as the random number updating process performed by the game control board 100 described above. When updating, the random number values may be added by 2 instead of being added by 1. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process (S4006), various commands stored in the output buffer in the performance RAM 124 of the performance control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the command uses the image display device 50 to execute various performances (variable performance, opening performance accompanying a jackpot game, round performance, ending performance, etc.) according to the command. In addition, as the image control board 140 executes various performances, the performance control board 120 outputs audio from the speaker 620 via the audio control board 161, and outputs sound from the panel lamp 54 and frame lamp via the sub-drive board 162. 212 to emit light or drive the platen movable body 55k. The production control microcomputer 121 then permits an interrupt (S4007). Thereafter, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 1ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

[Reception interrupt processing] The reception interrupt processing (S4008) is performed based on the strobe signal (STB signal) sent from the game control board 100 being input to the external INT input section of the production control microcomputer 121. That is, unless the strobe signal is input to the external INT input section of the production control microcomputer 121, the reception interrupt process (S4008) is not performed. As shown in FIG. 44, in the reception interrupt process (S4008), various commands transmitted from the gaming control board 100 are stored in the reception buffer of the performance RAM 124 (S4101). This reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[1ms timer interrupt process] The 1ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse of 1 msec period is input to the production control board 120. As shown in FIG. 45, in the 1ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), input processing (S4201) is first performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signals from the input section detection sensor 40a (see FIG. 7) and the select button detection sensor 42a.

Subsequently, lamp data output processing (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output process (S4202), the lamp data created in other processes (S4305) in the 10ms timer interrupt process (S4010), which will be described later, is sent to the subdrive in order to cause the board lamp 54 and frame lamp 212 to emit light at a timing that matches the performance. Output to the board 162. That is, the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 are caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data.

Next, drive control processing is performed (S4203). In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (board movable body drive data) is created and output in order to drive the board movable body 55k at a timing that matches the performance such as SP reach and jackpot performance. That is, the movable platen 55k is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

After the drive control process (S4203), a watchdog timer process (S4204) is performed to reset the watchdog timer, and this process ends.

[10ms timer interrupt processing] The 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10 msec is input to the production control board 120. As shown in FIG. 46, in the 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4010), first, received command analysis processing, which will be described later, is performed (S4301).

Next, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created in the input process (S4201) of the 1ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is stored in the performance RAM 124 as switch data for the 10ms timer interrupt process (S4302). Then, a switch process is performed to set the display contents of the display screen 50a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process (S4302) (S4303).

Subsequently, audio control processing (S4304) is performed. In the audio control process (S4304), audio data (data that controls audio output from the speaker 620) is created and output to the audio control board 161, and time management for audio production is performed. As a result, the speaker 620 outputs a sound that matches the performance to be performed. Then, other processing such as updating random numbers for various effects is executed (S4305), and the present processing ends.

[Received command analysis process] As shown in FIG. 47, in the received command analysis process (S4301), the production control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not a game state designation command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4401). ), if received, mode status setting processing is performed (S4402). In the mode status setting process (S4402), the received gaming state designation command is analyzed and a mode status value is set based on the gaming state information included in the gaming state designation command. The value of the mode status is set to "1" in the normal gaming state, "2" in the high probability high base state, and set to "3" in the low probability time saving state. In this way, the production control microcomputer 121 can grasp the current gaming state.

Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a fluctuation start command (special chart 1 fluctuation start command or special chart 2 fluctuation start command) has been received from the game control board 100 (S4403), and if it has been received, A variable effect start process to be described later is performed (S4404).

Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command (special map 1 fluctuation stop command or special map 2 fluctuation stop command) has been received from the game control board 100 (S4405), and if it has been received, Performs variable performance end processing (S4406). In the variation performance end process (S4406), the variation stop command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, a variation performance end command for ending the variation performance is set in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124.

Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4407), and if so, performs opening performance selection processing (S4408). In the opening performance selection process (S4408), the opening command is analyzed and, based on the analysis result, the pattern (content) of the opening performance to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an opening performance start command for starting an opening performance using the selected opening performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124.

Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4409), and if so, performs round performance selection processing (S4410). In the round performance selection process (S4410), the round designation command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (content) of the round performance to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected. Then, a round performance start command for starting a round performance using the selected round performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124.

Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4411), and if so, performs an ending performance selection process (S4412). In the ending effect selection process (S4412), the ending command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an ending effect start command for starting an ending effect using the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

Next, the production control microcomputer 121 performs other processing (S4413) based on received commands other than the above-mentioned commands (for example, processing for performing a customer waiting performance based on reception of a customer waiting command, normal symbol fluctuation processing, etc.) Based on the reception of the start command, a process for performing a general pattern variation effect) is performed, and the received command analysis process (S4301) is completed.

[Fluctuating effect start processing] As shown in FIG. 48, in the variable effect starting process (S4404), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the variable start command (S4501). The fluctuation start command includes information on the special pattern stop symbol data set in the special pattern 1 jackpot determination process and special pattern 2 jackpot determination process (see Figure 35), as well as the special pattern 1 variation pattern selection process and special pattern 2 variation pattern. It includes information on the variation pattern (including the number of pseudo consecutive runs) set in the selection process (see FIGS. 36 and 37), information specifying the current gaming state, and the like. It should be noted that the information acquired by the production control microcomputer 121 here can also be used appropriately in the processes to be executed thereafter. Next, the production control microcomputer 121 refers to the value of the mode status currently set (S4502).

Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 121 executes a variable performance pattern selection process (S4503). Once the variable performance pattern is decided, the time of the variable performance, presence or absence of reach performance, content of reach performance, presence or absence of SP reach, content of SP reach, presence or absence of performance button performance (SW performance), content of performance button performance, and performance development. The details of the content of the variable performance, including the structure, etc., will be determined.

Here, in this embodiment, when selecting a variable performance pattern, whether or not to execute various performances is determined by lottery. Specifically, whether or not to execute the phoenix stock effect, whether or not to execute the phoenix revival jackpot effect, whether or not to execute the pre-reach special growth effect, whether to execute a scene change, whether to execute the post-reach special growth effect, and growth. It is designed to determine whether or not to perform an SP development performance, whether to execute a phoenix revival development performance, etc. Note that the pre-reach special growth performance is a special growth performance executed before reach, and the post-reach special growth performance is a special growth performance executed after reach. Hereinafter, whether or not to execute various effects will be explained in order.

The performance control microcomputer 121 first determines by lottery whether or not to execute the phoenix stock performance. Specifically, in addition to obtaining the phoenix stock performance random number, the analysis result of the fluctuation start command (fluctuation pattern) is selected from among multiple tables classified according to the content of the performance as shown in FIG. 49(A). Decide on one table based on. Then, by determining the acquired phoenix stock effect random number using the selected table, it is determined whether or not to execute the phoenix stock effect.

Here, as shown in FIG. 49(A), the content of the performance is determined based on the variation pattern. For example, if the variation patterns P1 and P21 (see FIG. 11) are a jackpot and a pseudo 3 jackpot as a variation pattern, the effect will be a pseudo 3 jackpot. Moreover, if the variation pattern is a jackpot and a variation pattern P2, P22 (see FIG. 11) which results in a pseudo 2 jackpot, the performance content becomes a pseudo 2 jackpot. Further, if the variation pattern is a loss and the variation patterns P11, P14, P31, P34 (see FIG. 11) result in a pseudo 3, the performance content becomes a pseudo 3 loss. Further, if the variation pattern is a loss and the variation pattern P12, P15, P32, P35 (see FIG. 11) is a loss and becomes a pseudo 2, the performance content becomes a pseudo 2 loss.

As can be seen from Figure 49 (A), the setting is such that the phoenix stock effect (Figure 26 (B) ⇒ Figure 26 (C-1)) is more likely to be executed in the case of a jackpot than in the case of a loss. There is. Further, it is set so that the greater the number of pseudo consecutive runs, that is, when it is pseudo 3, the phoenix stock effect is more likely to be executed than when it is pseudo 2. In this way, the expectation of winning is set to be higher when the phoenix stock effect is executed than when it is not executed. Further, as can be seen from FIG. 49(A), when the state finally becomes pseudo 1 (infant state), the phoenix stock effect is not executed. This is to allow the phoenix stock effect to be executed only when the expectation of winning is relatively high.

In this embodiment, whether or not to perform the phoenix stock performance is determined before determining whether to perform the phoenix revival jackpot performance and whether to perform the phoenix revival development performance, which will be described later. This is because the phoenix revival jackpot effect and the phoenix revival development effect will not be executed unless the phoenix is stocked (the phoenix stock image ST is displayed) when the phoenix stock effect is executed. In other words, unless it is decided to execute the phoenix stock performance, it will naturally not be decided to execute the phoenix revival jackpot performance and the phoenix revival development performance.

The effect control microcomputer 121 then determines by lottery whether or not to execute the phoenix revival jackpot effect. The phoenix revival jackpot performance is a performance in which after the performance pattern EZ is displayed in a loss mode at the final stage of SP reach, the performance pattern EZ is changed to a jackpot mode by digesting the phoenix stock image ST. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 acquires the phoenix revival jackpot random number and selects a variation start command (variation One table is determined based on the analysis result of the pattern). Then, by using the selected table to determine the acquired phoenix revival jackpot random number, it is determined whether or not to execute the phoenix revival jackpot effect.

As can be seen from FIG. 49(A), the phoenix revival jackpot effect is performed when there is a pseudo 3 jackpot and the execution of the phoenix stock effect is determined, or when there is a pseudo 2 jackpot and the execution of the phoenix stock effect is decided. It can be executed only if Then, if it is a pseudo 3 jackpot and it is decided to execute the phoenix stock effect, it is set so that the phoenix revival jackpot effect is more likely to be executed than if it is a pseudo 2 jackpot and it is decided to execute the phoenix stock effect. has been done. In this way, in the case of pseudo 3 (professional state), the phoenix stock revival jackpot effect is more likely to be executed than in pseudo 2 (high school state), and it is easier to give the player a great sense of elation due to the revival. It is possible. In other words, it is possible to make the user think that the professional state is a more advantageous performance state than the high school state.

The performance control microcomputer 121 subsequently determines whether or not to execute a pre-reach special growth performance, whether to perform a scene change, whether to perform a post-reach special growth performance, whether to perform a growth SP development performance, and whether to perform a phoenix revival development performance. Decide whether or not to execute. Specifically, based on the analysis results of the fluctuation start command (fluctuation pattern) from the tables shown in FIGS. to determine one table.

That is, if the performance content is a pseudo 3 jackpot win, the growth performance pattern lottery table for pseudo 3 jackpots shown in FIG. 50(A) is determined. If the performance content is a pseudo 3-loss, a growth performance pattern lottery table for pseudo 3-loss shown in FIG. 50(B) is determined. Further, if the presentation content is a pseudo 2nd jackpot, a growth presentation pattern lottery table for pseudo 2nd jackpot shown in FIG. 51(A) is determined. If the performance content is a pseudo 2 loss, a growth performance pattern lottery table for a pseudo 2 loss shown in FIG. 51(B) is determined. Then, the performance control microcomputer 121 obtains the growth performance pattern random number and uses the determined table to determine the obtained growth pattern random number, thereby determining whether or not to execute the pre-reach special growth performance and whether or not to execute the scene change. , determines whether to execute a post-reach special growth effect, whether to perform a growth SP development effect, and whether to execute a phoenix revival development effect.

Here, in the tables shown in FIGS. 50(A), 51(A), and 51(B), the ○ column means that the corresponding effect will be executed. For example, it is assumed that the growth effect pattern lottery table for pseudo 3 jackpots shown in FIG. 50(A) is determined and the growth effect pattern random number is "0". In this case, since the performances corresponding to the ○ column are "pre-reach special growth performance" and "scene change", execution of the pre-reach special growth performance and scene change will be determined. In this case, by executing the pre-reach special growth performance in the "young state", the state shifts to the "high school state", and the state becomes "pseudo 2" due to the pseudo continuous performance. Furthermore, by executing a "scene change" in the "high school state", the state shifts to the "professional state" and becomes "pseudo 3" due to the pseudo continuous performance.

Furthermore, in the tables shown in FIGS. 50 (A) (B) and 51 (A) (B), it is determined in advance that the phoenix stock performance will be executed, and that the non-execution of the phoenix revival jackpot performance is determined in advance. Only when there is a phoenix revival and development effect, growth effect patterns Q4, Q7, Q9, Q14, Q17, Q19, S5, and S15 can be selected. In other words, if the execution of the phoenix stock effect has not been decided, or if the execution of the phoenix revival jackpot effect has been decided, the tables shown in FIGS. 50 (A) (B) and 51 (A) (B) , a lottery is executed with growth effect patterns Q4, Q7, Q9, Q14, Q17, Q19, S5, and S15 excluded. As a result, it is possible to prevent performance contradictions such as executing the phoenix revival development performance even though the phoenix stock performance is not executed, or executing the phoenix resurrection development performance and then further performing the phoenix resurrection jackpot performance. It is possible.

In addition, in the special growth performance, as described above, there are cases where a success mode is shown (display of high school special growth success image TS4 or professional special growth success image TS7) and cases where a failure mode is shown (display of high school special growth failure image TS5 or professional special growth success image TS7). Display of professional special growth failure image TS8). In the tables shown in FIGS. 50(A)(B) and 51(A)(B), if the performance corresponding to the ○ column is "Pre-reach special growth performance" or "Post-reach special growth performance", This only means a case where a "pre-reach special growth performance" or "post-reach special growth performance" is executed in a "success mode". The case where the "pre-reach special growth performance" or "post-reach special growth performance" is executed in the "failure mode" will be described later.

In addition, in the growth SP development performance, as described above, there are cases where a success mode is shown (display of high school entrance growth success image KN4 or professional promotion growth success image KN9) and a case where a failure mode is shown (display of high school entrance growth failure image KN5). or the display of professional promotion growth failure image KN10). In the tables shown in FIGS. 50(A)(B) and 51(A)(B), if the performance corresponding to the ○ column is "Growth SP development performance", it is strictly "Success Mode". This means the case when executing "Growth SP development production". The case where the "growth SP development effect" is executed in the "failure mode" will be described later.

By the way, the variation pattern is set in pseudo 3 so that the expectation of winning is higher than in pseudo 2 (see FIG. 11). In pseudo 3, the performance state changes twice, whereas in pseudo 2, the performance state changes once. Therefore, when the performance state changes twice, the expectation of winning is higher than when the performance state changes only once. In other words, the more times the performance state changes, the higher the expectation of winning becomes, which is advantageous to the player. Hereinafter, each of the pre-reach special growth performance, scene change, post-reach special growth performance, growth SP development performance, and phoenix revival development performance in which the performance state changes may be referred to as a "growth performance."

In the pseudo 3 jackpot growth performance pattern lottery table shown in FIG. ) is relatively larger than the distribution rate of the growth performance (pre-reach special growth performance, scene change) executed in the first half of the variable performance (before reach). On the other hand, in the pseudo 3-loss growth performance pattern lottery table shown in FIG. , scene change) is relatively larger than that of the growth effects (post-reach special growth effect, growth SP development effect) that are executed in the latter half of the variable effect (after reach). It has become.

Similarly, in the growth performance pattern lottery table for pseudo 2 jackpots shown in FIG. 51(A), growth performances (post-reach special growth performance, growth The distribution rate of the SP development performance) is relatively larger than the distribution rate of the growth performance (special growth performance before reach, scene change) executed in the first half of the variable performance (before reach). On the other hand, in the pseudo 2-loss growth performance pattern lottery table shown in FIG. , scene change) is relatively larger than that of the growth effects (post-reach special growth effect, growth SP development effect) that are executed in the latter half of the variable effect (after reach). It has become.

As a result, from the player's perspective, when the development performance is executed in the second half of the fluctuating performance, the expectation of winning is higher and the player is more likely to win the jackpot than when the development performance is executed in the first half of the fluctuation performance. It becomes easier. In this way, in the second half of the variable performance, when the main character grows and is displayed in a larger size, it is possible to provide a novel sense of excitement that it is easy to win a jackpot. In other words, it is possible to make the player more likely to expect a change in the performance state after the reach (execution of a pseudo-continuous performance), thereby making it difficult for the player to get bored even with a fluctuating performance over a long period of time.

Note that in the tables shown in FIGS. 50(A), 51(A), and 51(B), the distribution rate of the phoenix revival and development effect is set relatively low. This is so that the phoenix revival development performance can be executed rarely even among the growth performances, making it a premium performance. However, as can be seen from the comparison between FIG. 50(A) and FIG. 50(B), the distribution rate of the phoenix revival development performance is higher in the case of a jackpot than in the case of a loss. Similarly, as can be seen from the comparison between FIG. 51(A) and FIG. 51(B), the distribution rate of the phoenix revival development performance is higher in the case of a jackpot than in the case of a loss. Therefore, when the phoenix revival development performance is executed, it is set so that it is easy to win the jackpot.

Next, if you want to execute the "pre-reach special growth performance" in the "failure mode" and the "post-reach special growth performance" in the "failure mode", execute the "growth SP development performance" in the "failure mode". Let me explain the case. Note that in this embodiment, failure modes are not shown in the scene change and the phoenix revival development production. When the performance control microcomputer 121 determines any one of the growth performance patterns Q1 to Q9 and Q11 to Q19 using the tables shown in FIGS. ), it is determined which growth performance is possible to show a failure aspect by referring to the failure performance execution possibility determination table for pseudo 3. For example, it is assumed that the growth performance pattern Q4 is determined based on the table shown in FIG. In this case, based on the table shown in FIG. 52(A), it is determined that it is possible to indicate failure mode in the post-reach special growth performance and the growth SP development performance by referring to the △ column in the growth performance pattern Q4. do.

Furthermore, when the performance control microcomputer 121 determines any one of the growth performance patterns S1 to S5 and S11 to Q15 using the tables shown in FIGS. 51(A) and 51(B), With reference to the pseudo-2 failure performance executable determination table shown in B), it is determined which growth performance is capable of showing a failure mode. For example, it is assumed that the growth performance pattern S4 is determined based on the table shown in FIG. 51(A), with the performance content being a pseudo-two jackpot. In this case, based on the table shown in FIG. 52(B), it is determined that it is possible to indicate a failure mode in the pre-reach special growth performance and the growth SP development performance by referring to the △ column in the growth performance pattern S4. do.

The above explanation is for the cases of pseudo 3 jackpots, pseudo 2 jackpots, pseudo 3 losses, and pseudo 2 losses. In the case of pseudo 1 child SP reach jackpot (variation patterns P3, P23) or in the case of pseudo 1 child SP reach loss (variation patterns P13, P33), special growth performance before reach, special growth performance after reach, and growth SP It is determined that it is possible to show the failure mode in all of the development performances. In this embodiment, in the case of pseudo-1 normal reach loss or de-reach, not only the growth effect in the success mode but also the growth effect in the failure mode is not executed.

After determining which growth performance can show a failure mode, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether the growth performance actually shows a failure mode or not, as shown in FIGS. Determine using the table shown in C). For example, it is assumed that it is determined that it is possible to show a failure mode in the post-reach special growth performance and the growth SP development performance due to the growth performance pattern Q4 in the performance content that results in a pseudo 3 jackpot. In this case, a failure effect random number is obtained, and the acquired failure effect random number is determined using the post-reach special growth failure effect lottery table shown in FIG. 53(B). This determines whether or not to show a failure mode in the post-reach special growth performance. Furthermore, a failure performance random number is acquired, and the acquired failure performance random number is determined using the growth SP development failure performance lottery table shown in FIG. 53(C). This determines whether or not to show a failure mode in the growth SP development effect. Note that if non-execution of the performance (non-failure mode) is determined using the tables shown in FIGS. 53(A), 53(B), and 53(C), the growth performance itself will not be performed.

Here, from the pre-reach special growth failure performance lottery table shown in FIG. 53(A), the post-reach special growth failure performance lottery table shown in FIG. 53(B), and the growth SP development failure performance lottery table shown in FIG. 53(C), As can be seen, the distribution rate that results in failure in the case of pseudo 3 jackpots is set smaller than the distribution rate that results in failure in the case of pseudo 3 losses. Therefore, the expectation level of winning is set to be higher when the growth performance does not show any failure mode. Furthermore, the distribution rate that becomes a failure mode with a pseudo 3 jackpot is lower than the distribution rate that becomes a failure mode with a pseudo 1 jackpot, and the distribution rate that becomes a failure mode with a pseudo 3 jackpot, becomes a failure mode with a pseudo 1 loss. The distribution rate is set lower than the distribution rate. In this way, in the order of Pseudo 1 (childhood state) → Pseudo 2 (high school state) → Pseudo 3 (professional state) (the greater the number of pseudo repetitions, the better the performance state), failure patterns will be less likely to be shown in the growth performance. It has become.

Furthermore, the pre-reach special growth failure performance lottery table shown in FIG. 53(A), the post-reach special growth failure performance lottery table shown in FIG. 53(B), and the growth SP development failure performance lottery table shown in FIG. 53(C). Comparing these, in the case of a jackpot, the distribution ratios that result in failure are set to become lower in the order of FIG. 53(A) ⇒ FIG. 53(B) ⇒ FIG. 53(C). As a result, in the case of a jackpot, the growth performance that is executed in the latter half of the growth performance, that is, the growth SP development performance is set so that failure mode is less likely to be shown than the pre-reach special growth performance. ing. In this way, the performance reliability of the growth SP development performance (reliance on the final result) is increased, and the player is made to pay particular attention to the transition of the growth SP development performance among the growth performance.

Moreover, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines the type of SP reach when the performance content is to execute SP reach. Specifically, in addition to obtaining the SP reach lottery random number, one is selected based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command (fluctuation pattern) from among multiple tables classified according to the content of the performance as shown in FIG. Decide on two tables. Then, by using the selected table and determining the obtained SP reach lottery random number, it is determined which SP reach is to be executed.

As can be seen from FIG. 54, when the performance content is a pseudo 3 jackpot or a pseudo 3 loss, only either the professional strong SP reach or the professional weak SP reach is executed. In addition, when the performance content is a pseudo 2 jackpot or a pseudo 2 loss, only either the high school strong SP reach or the high school weak SP reach is executed. Further, if the performance content is a pseudo one jackpot or a pseudo one loss, only either the young child's strong SP reach or the child's weak SP reach is executed. In this way, only the SP reach that is related according to the number of pseudo consecutive runs (performance state) can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent inconsistencies in performance such as, for example, a child SP reach (child strong SP reach or child weak SP reach) being executed despite the "professional state".

Then, the distribution rate at which the strong SP reach is executed is set to increase in the order of pseudo 1st jackpot ⇒ pseudo 2nd jackpot ⇒ pseudo 3rd jackpot. On the other hand, the distribution rate at which weak SP reach is executed is set to increase in the order of pseudo 3 losses ⇒ pseudo 2 losses ⇒ pseudo 1 loss. In this way, the greater the number of pseudo consecutive runs, in other words, the better the performance state, the more likely the strong SP reach will be executed, and the higher the reliability of the performance (the reliability of the final result).

Returning to the explanation of the variable effect start processing (S4404) shown in FIG. 48. After selecting the variable effect pattern in step S4503, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 to be finally stopped and displayed in the variable effect (S4504). Specifically, in addition to obtaining a random number for determining the production design, one table is selected based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command from among multiple tables that are classified according to the presence or absence of reach and the number of pseudo consecutive runs. do. Then, the effect pattern EZ is selected by determining the obtained effect pattern determination random number using the selected table. In the performance pattern EZ of this form, the display mode differs depending on the number of pseudo consecutives, so select the performance pattern (children's performance pattern EZa, high school performance pattern EZb, professional performance pattern EZc) according to the pseudo continuous number. do. In this way, the combination of performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 in the temporary stop display of the pseudo continuous performance and the combination of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 to be finally stopped and displayed are determined.

Note that in this embodiment, the selection of performance symbols (S4504) is performed after the variable performance pattern selection process (S4503) that involves whether or not the phoenix revival jackpot performance is to be executed. As a result, if execution of the phoenix revival jackpot effect is determined in the variable effect pattern selection process (S4503), the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 to be finally stopped and displayed in the selection of the effect pattern (S4504) It is determined to change the combination from a losing mode to a jackpot mode. As a result, after the performance symbol EZ is displayed in a loss mode at the final stage of the SP reach by executing the phoenix revival jackpot performance, it is possible to change the performance symbol EZ to the jackpot mode by digesting the phoenix stock image ST. In short, it is possible to avoid the performance contradiction in which the performance pattern EZ is determined before deciding whether to execute the phoenix revival jackpot performance and the performance pattern EZ cannot be changed from a losing mode to a jackpot mode.

Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 121 executes preview performance selection processing (S4505). In the preview performance selection process (S4505), a random number for determining the preview performance is obtained, and one table is selected based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command from among multiple tables classified according to the presence or absence of reach. do. The preview performance is selected by determining the obtained random number for determining the preview performance using the selected table. As a result, the contents of the preview performances, such as so-called step-up preview performances and chance-up preview performances, are determined.

In this embodiment, in this preview performance selection process (S4505), it is determined whether or not to execute the character preview performance. Specifically, in addition to obtaining character preview performance random numbers, one is selected based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command (fluctuation pattern) from among multiple tables classified according to the content of the performance as shown in FIG. Decide on two tables. Then, by using the selected table and determining the obtained character preview performance random number, it is determined whether or not to execute the character preview performance.

For example, if the content of the performance is a pseudo three jackpot and the character preview performance random number is "0", it is determined to execute the professional character preview performance based on the character preview performance lottery table shown in FIG. Further, if the content of the performance is a pseudo 2 jackpot and the character preview performance random number is "0", it is determined to execute the high school character preview performance based on the character preview performance lottery table shown in FIG. Further, if the content of the performance is a pseudo jackpot and the character preview performance random number is "0", it is determined to execute the character preview performance for children based on the character preview performance lottery table shown in FIG. 55. In this way, only the character preview performances that are associated on a one-to-one basis according to the number of pseudo consecutive runs, or in other words, the performance state, can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent inconsistencies in performance, such as, for example, a professional character preview performance being executed despite the "infant state".

As can be seen from the character preview performance lottery table shown in Figure 55, the distribution rate at which the professional character preview performance is executed in the case of pseudo 3 jackpots is the distribution rate at which the professional character preview performance is executed in the case of pseudo 3 losses. It is set higher than that. Further, the distribution rate at which the high school character preview performance is executed in the case of two pseudo jackpot wins is set higher than the distribution rate at which the high school character preview performance is executed in the pseudo two loss situation. Further, the distribution rate at which the character preview performance for children is executed in the case of one pseudo jackpot is set higher than the distribution rate at which the character preview performance for children is executed in the case of one pseudo loss. In this way, the expectation level of winning is set to be higher when the character preview performance is executed than when it is not executed.

Then, the distribution rate at which the character preview performance is executed is set to increase in the order of pseudo 1st jackpot, pseudo 2nd jackpot, and pseudo 3rd jackpot. On the other hand, the distribution rate at which the character preview performance is executed is set to increase in the order of 3 pseudo losses, 2 pseudo losses, and 1 pseudo loss. In this way, it can be said that the higher the number of pseudo consecutive runs, in other words, the better the performance state, the higher the reliability of the performance (the reliability of the final result) when the character preview performance is executed.

Returning to the explanation of the variable effect start processing (S4404) shown in FIG. 48. After selecting the preview performance in step S4505, the performance control microcomputer 121 sets a variable performance start command to start the selected variable performance pattern, the performance symbol EZ, and the preview performance in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124. (S4506), this process ends. When the variable performance start command set in step S4606 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4006), a variable performance synchronized with the variable display of the special symbol is started on the display screen 50a. In other words, various effects as shown in FIG. 13 are executed.

8. Effects of the Present Embodiment As described above in detail, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. , Predetermined display objects (numbers and characters of the production pattern EZ, characters of special growth production, enemy characters and characters of character preview production, reach mode, characters of growth SP development production, characters of SP reach) become larger and win. This suggests that expectations are high. Furthermore, when the performance state in the variable performance changes from "high school state" to "professional state", the predetermined display object becomes even larger, suggesting that the expectation of winning becomes even higher. In other words, the larger the displayed object, the higher the expectation of winning. Therefore, it is possible for the player to grasp the degree of expectation of winning in a novel and easy-to-understand method.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22 (C-1) or FIG. 22 (C-2), the displayed image (character preview image Ya for children or character preview image Yb for high school) is currently being displayed. By rotating and deforming, the production state changes, and predetermined display objects (numbers and characters of production pattern EZ, characters of special growth production, enemy characters and characters of character preview production, reach mode, growth SP Development performance characters, SP reach characters) become larger. Therefore, it is possible to enjoy the production (scene change) of the process until the displayed object becomes larger.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, a special growth performance (special growth performance in a "childhood state" or special growth performance in a "high school state") is used to create a success mode (high school special performance shown in FIG. 20 (E-1)). If the growth success image TS4 or the professional special growth success image TS7 shown in FIG. characters, enemy characters and characters in the character preview performance, reach mode, growth SP development performance characters, SP reach characters) become larger. On the other hand, if the special growth performance shows a failure mode (high school special growth failure image TS5 shown in FIG. 20 (E-2) or professional special growth failure image TS8 shown in FIG. 21 (E-2)), the performance state does not change and the predetermined display object does not become large. In this way, it is possible to enjoy the presentation of the process of the display object becoming larger (special growth presentation).

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, in the growth SP development performance before SP reach (childhood SP reach or high school SP reach) is executed, the success mode (high school entrance growth success image KN4 or professional promotion growth success image KN9) If is shown, the production state changes and the predetermined display objects (numbers and characters of production pattern EZ, characters of special growth production, enemy characters and characters of character preview production, reach mode, characters of growth SP development production) , SP reach character) becomes larger. In this way, it is possible for the player to see an innovative performance in which the performance state changes even just before the SP reach, and a predetermined display object can become larger.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, if a failure mode (high school special growth failure image TS5 or professional special growth failure image TS8) is shown by the special growth performance, the player feels that the performance state will not change and becomes discouraged. I will do it. However, if the phoenix revival and development effect is subsequently executed (see Figure 27 (B) ⇒ Figure 27 (C) ⇒ Figure 27 (D)), the effect state changes and the predetermined display object (the effect pattern EZ numbers and characters, special growth performance characters, enemy characters and characters in character preview performance, reach mode, growth SP development performance characters, SP reach characters) become larger. In this way, it is possible for the player to see an innovative effect in which the displayed object is revived and enlarged even just before the SP reach.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, each time the performance state changes, predetermined display objects (numbers and characters of the performance pattern EZ, characters of the special growth performance, enemy characters and characters of the character preview performance, reach mode, growth As the SP development performance character and SP reach character become larger, a variable display of the performance symbol EZ is executed as a pseudo continuous performance. In this way, it is possible to more clearly show that the expectation of winning increases by both enlarging the display object and executing the pseudo-continuous effect.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, the production mode of the variable production in the "childhood state" is a production mode (first production mode) that displays the child production pattern EZa and the natural background image Ha that evoke the childhood of the main character. mode) (see FIG. 13). During the fluctuating performance in the "childhood state", when a pseudo continuous performance is executed, the state changes to a "high school state", and the appearance of the fluctuating performance in the "high school state" is a high school that recalls the high school days of the main character. The mode is switched to a mode (second mode) in which the effect pattern EZb and the town background image Hb are displayed (see FIG. 13). During the fluctuating performance in the "high school state", when a pseudo continuous performance is executed, the state changes to a "professional state", and the performance mode of the fluctuating performance in the "professional state" is a professional that recalls the main character's professional days. The mode changes to a mode (third mode) of displaying the effect pattern EZc and the space background image Hc (see FIG. 13). In this way, each time a pseudo-continuous performance is executed during a variable performance, the performance mode changes. In other words, there is a one-to-one relationship between the number of times the variable display of the performance symbol EZ is executed in the pseudo-continuous presentation (the number of pseudo-continuous presentations) and the performance mode during the variable presentation. As described above, it is possible to provide game entertainment in which the performance mode is switched in a pseudo continuous performance.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, in the case of pseudo 1, only the child SP reach (the child's weak SP reach shown in FIG. 14 or the child's strong SP reach shown in FIG. 15) is executed as the SP reach. In the case of pseudo 2, only the high school SP reach (low high school SP reach shown in FIG. 16 or high school strong SP reach shown in FIG. 17) is executed as the SP reach. In the case of pseudo 3, only the professional SP reach (the professional weak SP reach shown in FIG. 18 or the professional strong SP reach shown in FIG. 19) is executed as the SP reach. In this way, by associating not only the number of pseudo consecutive runs with the performance mode during the variable performance, but also the type of SP reach, it is possible to enjoy completely different game characteristics by switching the performance mode. Furthermore, even though the expectation of winning is high, as in pseudo 3, a child SP reach with a low expectation of winning will not be executed, thus avoiding an SP reach that is unexpected for the player. It is possible to do so.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, in the case of pseudo 1, the performance mode during the variable performance becomes a performance mode that displays the children's performance pattern EZa and the natural background image Ha, and the character preview performance (child's character character The display mode of the character preview image Ya (first display mode) for children (see FIG. 13). In addition, in the case of pseudo 2, the presentation mode during the variable presentation becomes a presentation mode that displays the high school presentation pattern EZb and the town background image Hb, and the display mode of the character preview presentation (character preview presentation for high school) is changed to the presentation pattern for high school. The character preview image Yb (second display mode) is displayed (see FIG. 13). In addition, in the case of pseudo 3, the presentation mode during the variable presentation becomes a presentation mode that displays the professional presentation pattern EZc and the space background image Hc, and the display mode of the character preview presentation (professional character preview presentation) changes to the presentation mode for professional use. The character preview image Yc (third display mode) is displayed (see FIG. 13). In this way, by making a one-to-one relationship not only between the number of pseudo consecutive runs and the presentation mode during the variable presentation, but also on the display mode of the preview presentation, it is possible to further enhance the interest caused by switching the presentation mode.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, in the case of pseudo 1, the development performance to reach the child SP (growth SP development performance) is always the growth SP development performance (first development performance) in the "childish state" ( (See Figure 24). Further, in the case of pseudo 2, the development performance to reach high school SP (growth SP development performance) is always the growth SP development performance (second development performance) in the "high school state" (see FIG. 25). In short, despite the development performance to the child SP reach, the growth SP development performance in the "high school state" is never executed. And despite the development performance to high school SP reach, the growth SP development performance in the "infant state" is never executed. In this way, by establishing a one-to-one relationship between the type of growth SP development effect and the type of SP reach, it is possible to prevent a situation where the effects become inconsistent.

9. Example of change Below, an example of change will be explained. In addition, in the description of the modification example, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above embodiment are given the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Further, the technical features in the above embodiments and the modified examples described below can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification.

In the above form, the production states include a "childhood state" that recalls the childhood of the main character, a "high school state" that recalls the main character's high school days, and a "professional state" that recalls the main character's professional days. Established. However, only two presentation states or four or more presentation states may be provided. In addition, the performance state is not limited to a performance state that evokes a certain era of the main character, but the player can use different performance concepts (performance images) during the variable performance performed based on one special symbol lottery. ) can be changed as appropriate as long as it can be recognized. For example, a presentation state reminiscent of a wolf, a presentation state reminiscent of soccer, and a presentation state reminiscent of baseball may be provided. In this case, the player can have three different worldviews by being able to change the performance state to evoke a wolf, a performance state to evoke soccer, and a performance state to evoke baseball within a single variable performance. It is possible to enjoy the performance consisting of.

Further, in the above embodiment, the performance state is changed from a "childhood state" to a "high school state" to a "professional state." However, it may also be possible to suddenly change the presentation state from the "childish state" to the "professional state" without going through the "high school state."

In addition, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. ", "City background image Hb and high school production design EZb", "Space background image Hc and professional production design EZc"), character preview production ("Character preview production for children", "Character preview production for high school", "Professional character preview production"), reach mode, growth SP development production, SP reach ("Childhood SP reach", "High school SP reach", "Professional SP reach") are all related (linked) on a one-to-one basis. ). However, it is not necessary to have a one-to-one relationship between the production state, the production mode during the variable production, the character preview production, the reach mode, the growth SP development production, and the SP reach; any two of these, Alternatively, any three, or any four, or any five may be associated on a one-to-one basis.

Therefore, for example, only the number of pseudo consecutive runs and the type of SP reach may be associated on a one-to-one basis. In this case, it is possible to provide a novel and interesting feature in which the type of SP reach can be estimated based on the number of pseudo consecutive runs. Further, only the number of pseudo consecutive runs and preview performance (for example, character preview performance, step preview performance, pending change preview performance, cut preview performance, etc.) may be associated on a one-to-one basis. In this case, it is possible to provide novel entertainment in that the preview effects that can be seen differ depending on the number of times the pseudo series is repeated. Further, only the number of pseudo consecutive runs and the performance mode during the variable performance may be associated on a one-to-one basis. In this case, since the presentation mode during the variable presentation is always changed every time the pseudo continuous presentation is executed, it is possible for the player to easily grasp the current number of pseudo continuous presentations. Further, only the type of preview performance and the type of SP reach may be associated on a one-to-one basis. In this case, it is possible to provide a novel and interesting feature in which the type of SP reach can be guessed just by looking at the preview performance. Further, the reach mode and the type of SP reach may be associated on a one-to-one basis. In this case, it is possible to provide a novel and interesting feature in which the type of SP reach can be guessed by looking at the reach mode.

In addition, in the above form, each time the production state changes, the numbers and characters of the production pattern EZ, the characters of the special growth production, the enemy characters and characters of the character preview production, the reach mode, the character of the growth SP development production, the character of SP reach Predetermined display objects such as However, the display object to be enlarged is not limited to those described above, and may be a part of the background image (such as a building), an item, etc., and can be changed as appropriate.

In addition, in the above form, each time the production state changes, predetermined display objects (numbers and characters of production pattern EZ, characters of special growth production, enemy characters and characters of character preview production, reach mode, characters of growth SP development production) , SP Reach character) was made larger. However, it is not necessarily necessary to increase the size of the displayed object each time the presentation state changes, and it can be changed as appropriate by deforming the displayed object according to a certain rule. For example, each time the presentation state changes, the number of displayed objects may increase, the displayed objects may become rounded, the displayed objects may be broken, or the displayed objects may extend in one direction.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22 (C-1) or FIG. 22 (C-2), the displayed image (character preview image Ya for children or character preview image Yb for high school) is rotated. By transforming, the performance state was changed. However, the presentation state may be changed by deforming the display image so that it is broken, deforming it so that it is divided into a predetermined number of parts, or deforming it so that it becomes longer or shorter.

Further, in the above embodiment, when a scene change is executed following the character preview presentation, the presentation state is changed. However, regardless of the execution of the character preview performance, the performance state may be changed when the currently displayed display image is deformed such as a scene change. Note that the performance state may be changed by simply displaying a predetermined display image, such as a cut-in preview performance, without changing the display image being displayed.

Further, in the above embodiment, when a scene change is executed following the character preview performance before reaching, the performance state is changed. However, the character preview performance may be executed even after the reach, and when a scene change is performed following the character preview performance after the reach, the performance state may be changed. Note that following the character preview performance, a special growth performance (mission performance) indicating a success mode or a failure mode may be executed, and if the special growth performance indicates a success mode, the performance state may be changed.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the special growth performance (special growth performance in the "childhood state" or special growth performance in the "high school state") can be applied to the success mode (high school special growth success image TS4 shown in FIG. 20 (E-1) or If the professional special growth success image TS7) shown in FIG. 21 (E-1) is displayed, the presentation state has been changed. However, if a specific performance other than the special growth performance is executed and a successful aspect is shown in the specific performance, the performance state may be changed.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, before a success mode or a failure mode is shown in the special growth effect, a still image is displayed in the sub display area 50c (the video is stopped), and a diagram is displayed in the main display area 50d. 20(D) or the high school growth promoting image TS6 shown in FIG. 21(D) was displayed. However, the images displayed in the main display area 50d and the sub display area 50c can be changed as appropriate; for example, a predetermined moving image may continue to be displayed in the sub display area 50c in parallel with the special growth effect.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the special growth performance (special growth performance in the "childhood state" or special growth performance in the "high school state") is caused by the failure mode (the high school special growth failure image TS5 shown in FIG. 20 (E-2) or If the professional special growth failure image TS8) shown in FIG. 21 (E-2) was displayed, the performance state would not change after the game was revived. However, even after the failure state is shown in the special growth performance, a performance like the phoenix revival development performance shown in Figure 27 (B) ⇒ Figure 27 (C) ⇒ Figure 27 (D) (specific resurrection success It is also possible to perform a performance (performance) and change the performance state as a resurrection.

In addition, in the above form, before developing to SP reach, the success mode (Fig. 24 (D- If the high school entrance growth success image KN4 shown in 1)) or the professional promotion growth success image KN9) shown in FIG. 25 (D-1) is shown, the presentation state is changed. However, before the SP reaches reach, a development performance other than the growth SP development performance may be executed, and if the development performance shows a successful aspect, the performance state may be changed. In addition, if a specific performance (for example, a performance that displays a cut-in image) is executed without executing a performance (mission performance) that indicates a success mode or a failure mode before developing to SP reach, the performance state will change. You can do it like this.

Further, in the above embodiment, the number of pseudo consecutive runs and the type of performance state are related on a one-to-one basis. However, it is also possible to make a one-to-many relationship between the number of pseudo consecutive runs and the type of performance state. Alternatively, the number of pseudo consecutive runs and the type of performance state may be correlated on a plurality-to-one basis. Therefore, for example, pseudo 1 or pseudo 2 may be set as a "childish state", pseudo 3 may be set as a "high school state", and pseudo 4 may be set as a "professional state".

Moreover, in the above-mentioned form, there are a weak SP reach for young children and a strong SP reach for young children. However, there may be only one type of child SP reach, or there may be three or more types. Also, as high school SP reaches, there were high school weak SP reach and high school strong SP reach. However, there may be only one type of high school SP reach, or there may be three or more types. Furthermore, as pro SP reach, there were pro weak SP reach and pro strong SP reach. However, there may be only one type of professional SP reach, or there may be three or more types.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the expectation of winning is set to increase in the following order: Weak SP reach for children → Strong SP reach for children → Weak SP reach for high school students → Strong SP reach for high school students → Weak SP reach for professionals → Strong SP reach for professionals. However, the order of the high expectation of winning among the SP reaches can be changed as appropriate. For example, children's weak SP reach ⇒ high school weak SP reach ⇒ professional weak SP reach ⇒ young children's strong SP reach ⇒ high school strong SP reach ⇒ It is also possible to set the winning expectation level to be higher in the order of professional strong SP reach.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the production mode of the variable production in the "childish state" is set to the first production mode that displays the child production pattern EZa and the natural background image Ha, and the production mode of the variation production in the "high school state" is changed to , the second presentation mode that displays the high school presentation pattern EZb and the city background image Hb, the production mode of the variable presentation in the "professional state", and the third presentation that displays the professional presentation pattern EZc and the space background image Hc. (see FIG. 13). However, the first presentation mode, the second presentation mode, and the third presentation mode are not limited to the above-mentioned presentation modes, and can be changed as appropriate if it is recognized that the presentation modes during the variable presentation are different. .

Further, in the above embodiment, the performance pattern for children EZa, the performance pattern for high school students EZb, and the performance pattern for professionals EZc are not colored to indicate the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot. However, the children's presentation pattern EZa, the high school presentation pattern EZb, and the professional presentation pattern EZc may be colored to indicate the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot. For example, "blue" may be applied to the performance pattern EZa for children, "green" may be applied to the performance pattern EZb for high school, and "red" may be applied to the performance pattern EZc for professional use. In this way, when the performance pattern EZ changes due to switching of the performance state, it is possible for the player to more easily understand that the expectation of winning increases. In addition, the color applied to the performance pattern EZa for children, the performance pattern EZb for high school, and the performance pattern EZc for professional use may be applied to a part or the whole of the performance pattern EZ, respectively.

Further, in the above embodiment, the natural background image Ha, the city background image Hb, and the space background image Hc are not colored to suggest the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot. However, the natural background image Ha, the city background image Hb, and the space background image Hc may be colored to suggest the degree of expectation of winning a jackpot. For example, "blue" may be applied to the natural background image Ha, "green" may be applied to the city background image Hb, and "red" may be applied to the space background image Hc. In this way, when the background image changes due to switching of the presentation state, it is possible for the player to more easily understand that the expectation of winning increases. Note that the colors applied to the natural background image Ha, the city background image Hb, and the space background image Hc may be applied to a part or the entire background image, respectively.

In addition, in the above embodiment, each time a pseudo continuous effect is executed during a variable effect, the effect mode during the variable effect is switched (displaying a child effect pattern EZa and a natural background image Ha that remind the main character of his childhood). Production mode ⇒ Production mode that displays a high school production pattern EZb and a city background image Hb that recall the main character's high school days ⇒ Production mode that displays a professional production pattern EZc that recalls the main character's professional days and a space background image Hc ). However, every time a pseudo-continuous performance is executed during a variable performance, the performance pattern (children's performance pattern EZa ⇒ high school performance pattern EZb ⇒ professional performance pattern EZc) or the background image (natural background image Ha ⇒ city background image Hb ⇒ Either one of the space background images Hc) may be switched. Furthermore, each time a pseudo-continuous performance is executed during a variable performance, the color of the performance pattern may be switched (for example, switched from "blue" to "green" to "red").

Further, in the above embodiment, the performance mode during the variable performance is switched every time the pseudo continuous performance (predetermined performance) is executed. However, the predetermined performance for switching the performance mode during the variable performance is not limited to the pseudo continuous performance, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, among preview performances (predetermined performances) such as a pending change performance, a step-up preview performance, a character preview performance, and a cut-in preview performance, the performance mode is switched every time the same preview performance is executed during a variable performance. It's okay. In this way, since the switching of the performance mode during one variable performance is triggered by the repetition of a predetermined performance such as a preview performance, it is possible to increase the interest due to the switching of the performance mode.

In addition, in the above configuration, in the case of pseudo 1, only the child SP reach is executed, in the case of pseudo 2, only the high school SP reach is executed, and in the case of pseudo 3, only the professional SP reach is executed. . However, in the case of pseudo 1, only the child SP reach (first high expectation level performance) is executed, and in the case of pseudo 2, only the high school SP reach (second high expectation level performance) is executed. It's okay. Alternatively, in the case of pseudo 2, only the high school SP reach (first high expectation level performance) is executed, and in the case of pseudo 3, only the professional SP reach (second high expectation level performance) is executed. It's okay. Alternatively, in the case of pseudo 1, only the child SP reach (first high expectation level performance) is executed, and in the case of pseudo 3, only the professional SP reach (second high expectation level performance) is executed. It's okay.

Further, in the above embodiment, the number of pseudo consecutive runs and the type of SP reach (childhood SP reach, high school SP reach, professional SP reach) are associated on a one-to-one basis. However, it is not necessary to have a complete one-to-one relationship between the number of pseudo consecutive runs and the type of SP reach. For example, in the case of Pseudo 1, one of the child SP reach, high school SP reach, and professional SP reach is executed, in the case of pseudo 2, the high school SP reach or professional SP reach is executed, and in the case of pseudo 3, may be configured so that only the professional SP reach is executed. In this way, it is possible to prevent an SP reach with a low expectation of winning, such as a child SP reach, from being executed even though the expectation of winning is high, as in pseudo 3.

In addition, in the above form, in the case of Pseudo 1, the development performance to the child SP reach (growth SP development performance) is always the growth SP development performance in the "infant state" (first development performance), and in the case of pseudo 2, The development performance to reach high school SP (growth SP development performance) will always be the growth SP development performance (second development performance) in the "high school state". However, it is not necessary to establish a completely one-to-one relationship between the number of pseudo-runs and the type of development effect. For example, in the case of pseudo 1, the growth SP development effect in "childhood state" or the growth SP development effect in "high school state" is executed, and in the case of pseudo 2, only the growth SP development effect in "high school state" is executed. It is also possible to do so.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, in the character preview performance for children, a character preview image Ya for children showing an enemy character and the words "Is there anyone to challenge?" is displayed as the first display mode. In addition, in the high school character preview performance, a high school character preview image Yb showing an enemy character and the words ``Is there anyone to challenge?'' larger than the first display mode was displayed as a second display mode. Further, in the professional character preview performance, a professional character preview image Yc showing an enemy character and the words "Is there anyone to challenge?" larger than the second display mode was displayed as a third display mode. However, the above-described first display mode, second display mode, and third display mode are not limited to the display mode showing the enemy character and the words "Is there anyone to challenge?", and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the first display mode is a display mode that recalls the main character's childhood, the second display mode is a display mode that recalls the main character's high school days, and the third display mode is a display mode that recalls the main character's professional days. The display mode may be such that the

Further, in the above embodiment, the character preview image Ya for children, the character preview image Yb for high school students, and the character preview image Yc for professional users are not colored to indicate the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot. However, the character preview image Ya for children, the character preview image Yb for high school students, and the character preview image Yc for professional users may be colored to suggest the degree of expectation of winning a jackpot. For example, the child character preview image Ya may be colored "blue," the high school character preview image Yb may be colored green, and the professional character preview image Yc may be colored red. In this way, by showing the player not only the size of the characters and the size of the characters in the character preview images Ya, Yb, and Yc, but also the colors, the player can more easily understand the high degree of expectation of winning. Is possible. Note that the colors applied to each of the character preview images Ya, Yb, and Yc may be part or all of the respective reach modes.

Further, in the above embodiment, the reach mode in the "childhood state", the reach mode in the "high school state", and the reach mode in the "professional state" are not colored to suggest the degree of expectation of winning a jackpot. However, the reach mode in the "childhood state", the reach mode in the "high school state", and the reach mode in the "professional state" may be colored to suggest the degree of expectation of winning a jackpot. For example, the reach mode in the "young state" may be colored "blue," the reach mode in the "high school state" may be colored green, and the reach mode in the "professional state" may be colored red. In this way, by showing the player not only the size of the reach pattern but also the color, it is possible to more easily understand the high degree of expectation of winning. Note that the color applied to each reach mode may be applied to a part or the entire reach mode.

Further, in the above embodiment, the number of pseudo consecutive runs is associated with the type of character preview performance (character preview performance for children, character preview performance for high school, character preview performance for professionals) on a one-to-one basis. However, it is not necessary to establish a complete one-to-one relationship between the number of pseudo consecutive runs and the type of character preview presentation. For example, in the case of Pseudo 1, either a character preview performance for children, a character preview performance for high school students, or a character preview performance for professionals is executed, and in the case of Pseudo 2, a character preview performance for children or a character preview performance for professionals is executed. The effect may be executed, and in the case of pseudo 3, only the professional character preview effect may be executed.

In addition, in the above embodiment, in the case of pseudo 1 (when the predetermined first condition is satisfied), the child SP reach (first high expectation performance) may be executed, but the high school SP reach (second high expectation performance) may be executed. Expectation level performance) and Pro SP Reach (third high expectation level performance) were never executed. On the other hand, in the case of pseudo 2 (when the predetermined second condition is satisfied), the high school SP reach may be executed, but the child SP reach and the professional SP reach are never executed. However, the first condition and second condition for switching the type of SP reach are not limited to pseudo 1 or pseudo 2, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the case where a predetermined first condition is met is the case where a success mode is shown in a predetermined mission performance before reach, and the case where a predetermined second condition is satisfied is a case where a success mode is shown in a predetermined mission performance after reach. may be used if it is indicated. Furthermore, for example, the case where a predetermined first condition is satisfied is the case where the cut-in preview effect is executed before the reach, and the case where the predetermined second condition is satisfied is the case where the cut-in preview effect is executed after the reach. You can do it in any case.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, even if the professional performance pattern EZc is displayed the largest among the performance patterns EZ, the entire display mode of the professional performance pattern EZc fits within the display screen 50a. It was like that. However, as in the modification shown in FIG. 56, the performance pattern EZd may be further enlarged compared to the professional performance pattern EZc so that the entire display mode of the performance pattern EZd does not fit within the display screen 50a. In other words, the end portion of the effect pattern EZd may be cut off. With this effect pattern EZd, it is possible to give a larger impact to the player by enlarging the effect pattern EZ.

In addition, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, regardless of whether the variable effect is in the "childish state", the variable effect in the "high school state", or the variable effect in the "professional state", the display screen 50a The display area where the player can visually see the variable effects has not changed. However, as in the modification shown in FIG. 57(A), in the variation effect in the "young state", the outer part of the display screen 50a is blacked out or a movable object is placed, and the variation effect is produced within the display screen 50a. The display area in which the images can be visually recognized may be made smaller. Furthermore, as in the modification shown in FIG. 57(B), even in the case of a variable effect in the "high school state", the outer part of the display screen 50a is blacked out or a movable object is placed, and the variable effect is created within the display screen 50a. The visible display area may be made smaller. However, as shown in FIG. 57(B), the display area 50e where the fluctuating effects can be seen in the "high school state" is wider than the display area 50f where the fluctuating effects can be seen in the "young state" as shown in FIG. 57(A). Enlarge. Further, as shown in FIG. 57(C), in the variable effect in the "young state", the variable effect is made visible on the entire display screen 50a. As a result of the above, as shown in Figure 57(A) → Figure 57(B) → Figure 57(C), when the performance state changes from "Childhood state" to "High school state" to "Professional state", the fluctuating performance is visually recognized. The display area that can be displayed increases gradually. Thereby, it is possible to further emphasize that the predetermined display object becomes larger, and it is possible to further enhance the interest of enlarging the display object.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the game machine is configured as a game machine in which the transition to the high probability state is determined based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol. It may also be configured as a gaming machine (gaming machine) that is controlled to a high probability state. In addition, in the above embodiment, once the high probability state is controlled, the control to the high probability state continues until the start of the next jackpot game (a so-called fixed variable loop type gaming machine), but the so-called ST machine (probable variable loop type gaming machine) is configured. It may also be configured as a game machine with a number of times cut off. Further, it may be configured as a so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine or a spinner type game machine. That is, the invention disclosed in this specification can be suitably applied to gaming machines with various gaming properties, regardless of the gaming properties of the gaming machines.

Further, as a special game, a small winning game (a special game where the total opening time of the big prize opening is short, such as a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds) or less) may be performed. The state in which a small winning game is being executed is called a small winning game state.

Further, there may be a plurality of (for example, two) big winning openings (big winning devices). In this case, the first big winning hole, the first big winning hole sensor that can detect the game ball that entered the first big winning hole, the second big winning hole, and the game ball that entered the second big winning hole. The game machine is equipped with a second big prize opening sensor capable of detecting balls.

In addition, in the above embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired as the random numbers (judgment information) acquired based on winning in the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12, but one random number may be obtained, and based on the random number, determine whether or not it is a jackpot, the type of hit, whether there is reach or not, and the type of fluctuation pattern. That is, the number of random numbers to be obtained based on the starting winnings and what to determine for each random number can be arbitrarily set.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko game machine is configured to be controlled to a jackpot gaming state (special gaming state) with the control condition being that a jackpot has been won and a special symbol indicating the winning has been stopped and displayed. On the other hand, it may be configured as a slot machine (a reel-type gaming machine, a pachi-slot gaming machine).

Furthermore, the variation patterns and types of performance contents explained in the above embodiment are merely examples, and can be changed as appropriate. Further, the distribution ratios of various tables are merely examples, and can be changed as appropriate.

Furthermore, the slot machine may be of any type. In the case of a so-called normal machine (A type slot machine) in which the number of medals earned is increased by winning a big bonus or regular bonus, the state in which bonuses such as the big bonus or regular bonus are being executed corresponds to the special gaming state. In addition, if it is a so-called ART machine or AT machine that increases medals during special game periods such as ART (Assist Replay Time) and AT (Assist Time) where you can win small prizes frequently, the state during ART and AT corresponds to a special gaming state. In addition, on a normal machine, the control condition for entering the special gaming state is that after winning a big bonus or regular bonus, a combination of symbols that triggers the transition to the big bonus or regular bonus must appear on the activated winning line. It is derived and displayed as a display result of the reel. In addition, for ART machines and AT machines, the control condition for entering the special gaming state is, for example, after winning the ART or AT execution lottery and playing the specified number of games, the timing for ART or AT activation is reached. be.

10. Inventions shown in the embodiments described above In the embodiments described above, inventions of the following means are shown. In the explanation of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiments, and the symbols used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

<Means A>
The invention related to means A1 is:
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) equipped with performance control means (performance control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling performances,
The performance control means is
It is possible to sequentially change the performance state in the current performance (variable performance) from the first performance state (“childhood state”) to the predetermined performance state (“professional state”),
Each time the performance state is changed, predetermined display items (numbers and characters of the performance pattern EZ, characters of the special growth performance, enemy characters and characters of the character preview performance, reach mode, growth SP development performance) are displayed in the performance state. This gaming machine is characterized in that it can suggest that the expectation level of winning (the expectation level of winning a jackpot) will increase by increasing the size of the character (character, SP reach character).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, each time the presentation state of the presentation being executed changes, the displayed object becomes larger stepwise, suggesting that the expectation of winning increases. In other words, the larger the displayed object, the higher the expectation of winning. Therefore, it is possible for the player to grasp the degree of expectation of winning in a novel and easy-to-understand method.

The invention related to means A2 is
In the gaming machine according to means A1,
The performance control means is
The presentation state is changed by changing the display image (child character preview image Ya or high school character preview image Yb) being displayed on a predetermined display means (image display device 50) (FIG. 22 or 23). This is a gaming machine characterized by the following.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the display image being displayed is deformed, so that the presentation state changes and the displayed object becomes larger. Therefore, it is possible to enjoy the presentation of the process until the displayed object becomes larger.

The invention related to means A3 is:
In the gaming machine according to means A1 or means A2,
The performance control means is
A specific performance (special growth performance in a "childish state" or It is possible to perform a special growth performance (in a “high school state”),
When the specific performance indicates a success mode, the performance state is changed (see FIG. 20 (F-1) or FIG. 21 (F-1)), while when the specific performance indicates a failure mode, the performance state is changed. This gaming machine is characterized in that it is possible to not change the state (see FIG. 20 (F-2) or FIG. 21 (F-2)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if a successful mode is shown by the specific performance, the performance state changes and the displayed object becomes larger. On the other hand, if a failure mode is indicated by the specific performance, the performance state does not change and the displayed object does not become large. In this way, it is possible to enjoy the presentation of the process until the displayed object becomes larger.

The invention related to means A4 is:
In the gaming machine described in means A3,
The performance control means is
After the failure mode is shown by the specific performance, a specific revival success performance (such as the phoenix revival development performance shown in FIG. 27(B)⇒FIG. 27(C)⇒FIG. 27(D)) is executed, and the above-mentioned This gaming machine is characterized in that it is possible to change the performance state.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if a failure mode is indicated by the specific performance, the player feels that the performance status will not change and becomes disappointed. However, if a specific revival success effect is executed after that, the effect state changes and the displayed object becomes larger. In this way, it is possible for the player to see a novel effect in which the displayed object is revived and becomes larger.

The invention related to means A5 is:
In the gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A4,
The performance control means is
It is possible to perform a high expectation performance (SP reach) that suggests that the expectation of winning is higher than normal reach,
Before executing the high expectation level production, a development production that shows a success mode (high school entrance growth success image KN4 or professional promotion growth success image KN9) or a failure mode (high school entrance growth failure image KN5 or professional promotion growth failure image KN10) It is possible to perform a growth SP development performance in a “childhood state” or a growth SP development performance in a “high school state”.
When the development performance indicates a success mode, the performance state is changed (see FIG. 24(E) or FIG. 25(E)), while when the development performance indicates a failure mode, the performance state is not changed. This gaming machine is characterized in that it is possible to

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if a successful aspect is shown in the advanced performance immediately before the high expectation performance is executed, the performance state changes and the displayed object becomes larger. In this way, it is possible to give the player a surprise in that the performance state changes even just before the highly anticipated performance, and the displayed object can become larger.

The invention related to means A6 is:
In the gaming machine described in means A5,
The performance control means is
It is possible to change the performance state by executing a predetermined successful revival performance (phoenix revival development performance) after the failure state is shown by the development performance (Fig. 27(B)⇒Fig. 27(C)⇒ (See FIG. 27(D)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if a failure mode is shown in the advanced performance, the player feels that the performance state does not change and becomes disappointed. However, if a predetermined successful revival effect is executed thereafter, the effect state changes and the displayed object becomes larger. In this way, it is possible for the player to see an innovative performance in which the displayed object is revived and enlarged even just before the highly anticipated performance.

The invention related to means A7 is:
In the gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A6,
The performance control means is
It is possible to perform a pseudo continuous performance in which the fluctuating display of the performance symbol is performed once or multiple times,
This gaming machine is characterized in that it is possible to perform variable display of the performance symbols as the pseudo continuous performance each time the performance state is changed (see FIG. 13).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, each time the performance state changes, the display object becomes larger and a variable display of performance symbols is executed as a pseudo continuous performance. In this way, it is possible to more clearly show that the expectation of winning increases both by enlarging the displayed object and by executing the pseudo-continuous performance.

By the way, most gaming machines in recent years, such as the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-open No. 2005-261474, use colors to indicate high expectations of winning. For example, displaying a blue pending image suggests that the expectation of winning is relatively low, and displaying a red pending image suggests that the expectation of winning is relatively high. However, the method of indicating the probability of winning based on color has been a very common method used in gaming machines in recent years. On the other hand, in recent years, gaming machines have come to suggest high expectations of winning through various preview effects, but these effects have become too complex, and it is difficult for players to expect to win. On the contrary, the problem was that it was difficult to understand. Therefore, the invention related to the above-mentioned means A1 to A7 is such that, in the gaming machine described in JP-A No. 2005-261474, the performance control means changes the performance state of the performance in progress from the first performance state to a predetermined number of times. The difference is that it is possible to sequentially change the performance state, and each time the performance state changes, it is possible to suggest that the expectation of winning will increase by increasing the size of a predetermined display object displayed in the performance state. are doing. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine that allows players to understand their winning expectations using a novel and easy-to-understand method.

<Means B>
The invention related to means B1 is
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) equipped with performance control means (performance control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling performances,
The performance control means is
It is possible to execute a variable effect in which the effect pattern (EZ) is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped.
Each time a predetermined performance (pseudo-continuous performance) is executed during the variable performance, the performance mode of the variable performance is switched (a performance that displays a children's performance pattern EZa and a natural background image Ha reminiscent of the childhood of the main character) Aspect ⇒ A presentation mode that displays a high school performance pattern EZb and a city background image Hb that are reminiscent of the main character's high school days ⇒ A presentation mode that displays a professional performance pattern EZc that recalls the main character's professional days and a space background image Hc) This gaming machine is characterized by:

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, each time a predetermined performance is executed during a variable performance, the performance mode of the variable performance is switched. In this way, by using the repetition of a predetermined performance as an opportunity to switch the performance mode during one variable performance, it is possible to increase the interest caused by the switching of the performance mode.

The invention related to means B2 is:
In the gaming machine according to means B1,
The performance control means is
This gaming machine is characterized in that each time a pseudo-continuous performance accompanied by a variable display of the performance symbols is executed as the predetermined performance during the variable performance, the performance mode of the variable performance is switched (see FIG. 13).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the performance mode changes every time the pseudo continuous performance is executed during the variable performance. In this way, by associating the number of times the fluctuating display of the performance symbol is executed in the pseudo-sequential production (pseudo-sequential number) with the performance mode during the fluctuating production, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the switching of the production mode. It is.

The invention related to means B3 is:
In the gaming machine according to means B2,
The performance control means is
It is possible to perform a high expectation performance (SP reach) that suggests that the expectation of winning is higher than normal reach,
When the fluctuating display of the performance symbol is executed a predetermined first number of times (one time) as the pseudo continuous performance (in the case of pseudo 1), a predetermined first high expectation performance (for young children) is performed as the high expectation performance. SP Reach), while not executing the predetermined second high expectation performance (High School SP Reach),
When the fluctuating display of the performance symbols is executed a predetermined second number of times (twice) as the pseudo continuous performance, the second high expectation performance can be performed as the high expectation performance, while the second high expectation performance can be performed as the high expectation performance. 1. This is a gaming machine characterized by not executing a high expectation performance (see FIG. 13).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the fluctuating display of performance symbols is executed a predetermined first number of times as a pseudo continuous performance, only the first high expectation performance is executed as the high expectation performance. On the other hand, when the fluctuating display of the performance symbols is executed a predetermined second number of times as the pseudo continuous performance, only the second high expectation performance is executed as the high expectation performance. In this way, by correlating not only the number of times the fluctuating display of the performance symbol is executed in a pseudo continuous performance and the performance mode during the fluctuating performance, but also the type of high expectation performance, completely different game characteristics can be created by switching the performance mode. It is possible to enjoy it.

The invention related to means B4 is:
In the gaming machine according to means B3,
The performance control means is
It is possible to perform a development performance (growth SP development performance) that suggests development into the high expectation performance,
When the fluctuating display of the performance symbol is executed the first number of times as the pseudo-continuous performance, a first development performance (growth SP development performance in a “young state”) can be executed as the development performance (Fig. (Refer to 24) On the other hand, the second development performance (growth SP development performance in "high school state") is not executed,
When the fluctuating display of the performance symbols is executed the second number of times as the pseudo continuous performance, the second development performance can be performed as the development performance (see FIG. 25), while the first development performance is This is a gaming machine characterized by not having to be executed.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the fluctuating display of performance symbols is executed the first number of times as a pseudo-continuous performance, the development performance to the first high expectation performance always becomes the first development performance. On the other hand, if the fluctuating display of the performance symbols is executed a second time as a pseudo-continuous performance, the development performance to the second high expectation performance will always become the second development performance. In this way, by associating the type of advanced performance with the type of high expectation performance, it is possible to prevent a situation where the performances become inconsistent.

The invention related to means B5 is:
In the gaming machine according to any one of means B2 to means B4,
The performance control means is
It is possible to carry out a preview performance that can suggest a high degree of expectation of winning,
In the case where the fluctuating display of the performance symbols is executed a predetermined first number of times as the pseudo continuous performance, the display mode of the preview performance can be set to the predetermined first display mode (child character preview image Ya), and the predetermined without changing to the second display mode (high school character preview image Yb),
When the variable display of the performance symbols is executed a predetermined second number of times as the pseudo continuous performance, the display mode of the preview performance may be set to the second display mode, but the display mode may not be set to the first display mode. This gaming machine is characterized by:

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the fluctuating display of the performance symbols is executed a predetermined first number of times as a pseudo-continuous performance, the performance mode during the fluctuating performance becomes the first performance mode, and the preview performance is changed to the first performance mode. The display mode becomes the first display mode. On the other hand, when the fluctuating display of the performance symbols is executed a predetermined second number of times as a pseudo continuous performance, the performance mode during the fluctuating performance becomes the second performance mode, and the display mode of the preview performance becomes the second display mode. become. In this way, by associating not only the number of times the fluctuating display of the performance pattern is executed in the pseudo continuous performance and the performance mode during the fluctuating performance, but also the display mode of the preview performance, it is possible to further increase the interest of the switching of the performance mode. is possible.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2003-230710, the performance mode during the fluctuating performance does not change during one (one) fluctuating performance. Therefore, there is a possibility that the player cannot easily see different performance modes. Furthermore, it is difficult for the player to understand what triggered the change in the performance mode during the variable performance. As described above, there is room for improvement in the interest in switching the performance mode during the variable performance. Therefore, the invention related to the above-mentioned means B1 to B5 provides a gaming machine described in JP-A No. 2003-230710, in which, when executing a predetermined performance, the performance control means controls the performance mode during the variable performance. When the predetermined first production mode is set and the production mode during the variable production is the first production mode and the predetermined production is executed again, the production mode during the variable production is changed to the predetermined second production mode. They differ in that they do Thereby, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine that can increase the level of interest by switching the performance mode (achieving the effects).

<Means C>
The invention related to means C1 is
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) equipped with performance control means (performance control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling performances,
The performance control means is
It is possible to perform a high expectation performance (SP reach) that suggests that the expectation of winning is higher than normal reach,
When a predetermined first condition is satisfied (in the case of pseudo 1), it is possible to perform a predetermined first high expectation performance (Childhood SP Reach) as the high expectation performance, while the first high expectation performance There is no execution of the second high expectation performance (high school SP reach) that suggests that the expectation of winning is higher than the performance,
If the predetermined second condition is satisfied after the predetermined first condition is satisfied (in the case of pseudo 2), the second high expectation level performance can be executed as the high expectation level performance, while the second high expectation level performance can be executed as the high expectation level performance. 1. This is a gaming machine characterized by not executing a high expectation performance (see FIG. 13).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the predetermined first condition is satisfied, the first high expectation performance is executed as the high expectation performance. If the second condition is satisfied after the predetermined first condition is satisfied, only the second high expectation performance that has a higher expectation of winning than the first high expectation performance is executed, and the first high expectation performance is performed. The performance is never executed. In this way, by limiting the types of high expectation performances according to the conditions that are met, it is possible to avoid execution of unexpected high expectation performances.

The invention related to means C2 is
In the gaming machine according to means C1,
The performance control means is
It is possible to perform a pseudo continuous performance in which the fluctuating display of the performance symbol is performed once or multiple times,
When the fluctuating display of the performance symbol is executed a predetermined first number of times (one time) as the pseudo continuous performance (in the case of pseudo 1), the first high expectation performance can be executed as the high expectation performance. On the other hand, without executing the second high expectation level production,
When the fluctuating display of the performance symbol is executed a predetermined second number of times (twice) as the pseudo continuous performance (in the case of pseudo 2), the second high expectation performance can be executed as the high expectation performance. On the other hand, this gaming machine is characterized in that the first high expectation performance is not executed (see FIG. 13).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the fluctuating display of performance symbols is executed a predetermined first number of times as a pseudo continuous performance, only the first high expectation performance can be executed as the high expectation performance. On the other hand, if the fluctuating display of the performance symbols is executed a predetermined second number of times as the pseudo continuous performance, only the second high expectation performance can be performed as the high expectation performance. In this way, the number of times the fluctuating display of performance symbols is executed in the pseudo-continuous performance is associated with the type of high expectation performance. Thereby, it is possible to avoid executing the unexpected first high expectation performance even though the expectation of winning is high due to the execution of the pseudo continuous performance.

The invention related to means C3 is:
In the gaming machine according to means C2,
The performance control means is
It is possible to execute a development performance that suggests development into the high expectation performance,
When the fluctuating display of the performance symbol is executed the first number of times as the pseudo-continuous performance, the first development performance (growth SP development performance in a “childish state”) can be performed as the development performance, while Without executing the second development performance (growth SP development performance in "high school state"),
When the variable display of the performance symbols is executed the second number of times as the pseudo continuous performance, the second development performance can be performed as the development performance, while the first development performance is not performed. This gaming machine is characterized by:

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the fluctuating display of performance symbols is executed the first number of times as a pseudo-continuous performance, the development performance to the first high expectation performance always becomes the first development performance. On the other hand, if the fluctuating display of the performance symbols is executed a second time as a pseudo-continuous performance, the development performance to the second high expectation performance will always become the second development performance. In this way, by associating the type of advanced performance with the type of high expectation performance, it is possible to prevent a situation where the performances become inconsistent.

By the way, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-267297 is capable of executing a high expectation performance (SP reach) that suggests that the expectation of winning a jackpot is higher than the normal reach. Here, among the high expectation performances, a predetermined first high expectation performance and a second high expectation performance that suggests that the expectation of winning is higher than this first high expectation performance may be provided. . In this case, for example, if the player determines that his/her expectation of winning is low, the player may predict the execution of the first high expectation performance as a high expectation performance; This predicts the execution of the second high-expectation performance as a high-expectation performance. However, if the first high expectation performance is executed as a high expectation performance even though the player has judged that the player has a high expectation of winning, the unexpected first high expectation performance may occur. You will end up disappointed in the execution. Therefore, the invention related to the above-mentioned means C1 to C3 is such that, in the gaming machine described in JP-A-11-267297, the performance control means, when a predetermined first condition is satisfied, performs a high expectation performance. While the predetermined first high expectation performance can be executed, the second high expectation performance suggesting that the expectation of winning is higher than the first high expectation performance is not executed, and the predetermined first condition is met. The difference is that if a predetermined second condition is satisfied after , the second high expectation performance can be performed as a high expectation performance, but the first high expectation performance is not executed. ing. Thereby, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine that can avoid execution of an unexpected high-expectation performance (achieve an effect).

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In a gaming machine equipped with a production control means capable of controlling production,
The performance control means is
It is possible to perform a high expectation performance that suggests that the expectation of winning is higher than normal reach, and that indicates whether it is a win or a loss after the branch timing .
If a predetermined first condition is satisfied before the branch timing , it is possible to execute a predetermined first high expectation performance as the high expectation performance after the branch timing; A second high expectation performance that suggests that the expectation of winning is higher than the expectation performance and a third high expectation performance that suggests that the expectation of winning is higher than the second high expectation performance. Without,
If the predetermined second condition is satisfied after the predetermined first condition is satisfied before the branch timing, the second high expectation performance is executed as the high expectation performance after the branch timing. While possible, without performing the first high expectation level performance and the third high expectation level performance,
If a predetermined third condition is satisfied after the predetermined second condition is satisfied before the branch timing, the third high expectation performance is executed as the high expectation performance after the branch timing. A gaming machine characterized in that, while possible, the first high expectation performance and the second high expectation performance are not executed. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
The performance control means is capable of executing a pseudo continuous performance in which a fluctuating display of performance symbols is performed once or multiple times,
When the predetermined first condition is satisfied, the fluctuating display of the performance symbols is executed a predetermined first number of times as the pseudo continuous performance,
When the predetermined second condition is satisfied, the fluctuating display of the performance symbols is executed a predetermined second number of times as the pseudo continuous performance,
A gaming machine characterized in that when the predetermined third condition is satisfied, the variable display of the effect symbols is executed a predetermined third number of times as the pseudo continuous effect.

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