JP7366950B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that has a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player.

In a pachinko game machine or the like as a game machine, for example, it has been disclosed that a background image and a character that are normally displayed when a variable probability mode is set are displayed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP2011-152222A

As with the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is room for improvement in executing effects using a background such as variable probability mode during normal times.

The present invention has been made with attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to improve the interest of a gaming machine that performs a performance using a background such as a variable probability mode during normal times.

The gaming machine of the present invention includes:
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player by performing fluctuations and the result of the fluctuations becoming a specific display result,
There is a normal state and a special state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state,
In the normal state, a first background and a second background can be displayed,
In the special state, the second background can be displayed;
In the normal state, the background is switched from the first background to the second background , and by performing a notification performance that is performed during the special state and notifies whether or not the control is to be controlled to the advantageous state. , it is possible to execute a special notification effect to notify whether or not the vehicle is controlled to the advantageous state;
The above announcement performance is
including at least a first notification performance and a second notification performance,
Including a special notification performance that is not executed during the special notification performance,
The special notification performance includes at least a first special notification performance and a second special notification performance,
There is a movement promotion effect that encourages players to move.
The movement promotion performance includes a first movement promotion performance and a second movement promotion performance ,
The ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher when the second movement promotion effect is executed than when the first movement promotion effect is executed,
The special notification performance has a higher rate of execution of the action promotion performance than the notification performance .
According to this feature, the special notification performance increases the execution rate of the second action promotion performance and creates a more intrusive feeling, thereby improving the game's interest.

Note that the present invention may have only the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention, or may have configurations other than the matters specifying the invention together with the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention. It may be something.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart showing an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table. It is a diagram showing the numerical range of the jackpot and the numerical range of the loss with the time saving in the variable display of the first special figure in the normal state or the time saving state. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a front view showing a pachinko game machine. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in the pachinko game machine. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing each random number, (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table, (C1) and (C2) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table, and (D) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table. is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of various jackpots. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a table for determining the number of time reductions for each transition opportunity. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern determination table. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern determination table. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern determination table. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern determination table. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern determination table. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern determination table. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern determination table. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the performance performed during the high base. It is an explanatory diagram of the performance performed during the sudden high base performance. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of fluctuation in a normal state. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of fluctuations in a normal state as well. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of fluctuations in a normal state as well. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of fluctuations in a normal state as well. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of fluctuations in a normal state as well. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of fluctuations in a normal state as well. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of fluctuation in a probability variable state. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of fluctuation in a variable probability state. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of fluctuation in a variable probability state. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of fluctuation in a variable probability state. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of fluctuation in suddenly high base performance. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of fluctuation in the sudden high base effect. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of fluctuation in the sudden high base performance. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of fluctuation in the sudden high base effect. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a comparison between a high base and a sudden high base performance. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the speed of symbol feeding of high base and suddenly high base effects. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a stage change performed in a normal state. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining a stage change in sudden high base performance. It is an explanatory view for explaining a modification of a stage change in sudden high base performance. It is an explanatory view for explaining a modification of a stage change in sudden high base performance. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the details of the change in sudden high base performance. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the details of the fluctuation in the sudden high base performance. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the details of the fluctuation in the sudden high base performance. Explanation of the performance performed on a high base (1) It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the "Align!" performance. Explanation of the performance performed on a high base (2) It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the one-hit performance. Explanation of the performance performed on a high base (3) It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the "Align the symbols!" performance. Explanation of the performances performed in the high base and suddenly high base performances (4) It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the prayer performance. Explanation of the performances performed in the high base and suddenly high base performances (5) It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the continuous hit challenge performance. Explanation of the performance performed in the high base and suddenly high base performance (6) It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the ``Accumulate your power!'' performance. Explanation of the effects performed in the high base and sudden high base effects (7) It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the ``Let the fireworks bloom!'' effect. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an epilogue in a normal state. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining an epilogue of a probability variable state. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining an epilogue in a normal state (suddenly high base performance). FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the length of an epilogue. It is also an explanatory diagram for explaining the length of an epilogue. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining details of the upper high base performance and the lower high base performance. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining details of the upper high base performance and the lower high base performance similarly. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining details of the upper high base performance and the lower high base performance similarly. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining details of the upper high base performance and the lower high base performance similarly. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining details of the upper high base performance and the lower high base performance similarly. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a comparison between an upper high base state and a lower high base state. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of fluctuations (upper high base state, lower high base state Ver.) in sudden high base performance. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of fluctuations (upper high base state, lower high base state Ver.) in the same suddenly high base performance. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of fluctuations (upper high base state, lower high base state Ver.) in the same suddenly high base performance. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of fluctuations (upper high base state, lower high base state Ver.) in the same suddenly high base performance. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the speed of symbol feeding in the upper high base state and the lower high base state. It is an explanatory view for explaining a modification of a stage change in sudden high base performance.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A mode for implementing a gaming machine according to the present invention will be explained below based on the drawings.

(Characteristic part 112SKY form)
(SKY2021-112) The gaming machine of form 1-1 is
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player by making fluctuations and making the results of the fluctuations a specific display result,
There is a normal state and a special state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state,
In the normal state, a normal background corresponding to the normal state can be displayed,
In the special state, a special background corresponding to the special state can be displayed,
In the normal state, the background is switched from the normal background to the special background, and by executing a notification effect that is executed during the special state and notifies whether or not the control is to be controlled to the advantageous state. It is possible to perform a special notification effect to notify whether or not the vehicle will be controlled in an advantageous state.
When executing the special notification effect, the background is switched from the normal background to the special background with an introduction background in between,
The introduction background is a background constructed using materials used as part of the background of a performance different from the special notification performance.
According to this feature, by sandwiching the introductory background from the normal background, it is possible to alleviate the feeling that a high-based production suddenly starts, and by reusing the material for the introductory background, it is possible to reduce costs, resulting in As a result, it is possible to suitably present a special notification effect that is executed during a special state in a normal state.

The gaming machine of Embodiment 1-2 is the gaming machine of Embodiment 1-1, wherein the normal background includes a first normal background (for example, a town stage) and a second normal background (for example, a cave stage). ,
It is possible to perform an introduction effect (stage change effect) in which the background is switched from the first normal background to the second normal background,
The introductory performance is
The first part (the currently displayed stage is reduced and an arrow is displayed),
The second part (Arriving at the stage where the arrow moves (passing through the reduced stage and heading towards the target stage))
The third part consists of (Once the migration destination is decided, the subtitle and corresponding character are displayed and the reduced stage is displayed on the entire screen),
When executing the special notification effect, it is possible to switch from the normal background to the special background using the first part of the introduction effect;
According to this feature, it is possible to suddenly change from a production similar to a normal stage change to a stage with a high base production, and it is possible to show a high base production while letting people know that the stage is changing, making the game more interesting. will improve.

The gaming machine of Form 1-3 is the gaming machine described in Form 1-1 or Form 1-2,
The introductory performance was
The first part (the currently displayed stage is reduced and an arrow is displayed),
The second part (Arriving at the stage where the arrow moves (passing through the reduced stage and heading towards the target stage))
The third part consists of (Once the migration destination is decided, the subtitle and corresponding character are displayed and the reduced stage is displayed on the entire screen),
When executing the special notification effect, it is possible to switch from the normal background to the special background using a first part and a second part of the introduction effect;
According to this feature, it is possible to suddenly change from a production similar to a normal stage change to a stage with a high bass production, making it easy to understand which stage you are entering while letting you know that the stage is changing. Since it is possible to show a high-based performance, the game's interest is increased.

The gaming machine of Form 1-4 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-1 to 1-3,
The introductory performance is
The first part (the currently displayed stage is reduced and an arrow is displayed),
The second part (Arriving at the stage where the arrow moves (passing through the reduced stage and heading towards the target stage))
The third part consists of (Once the migration destination is decided, the subtitle and corresponding character are displayed and the reduced stage is displayed on the entire screen),
When executing the special notification effect, it is possible to switch from the normal background to the special background using the first and third parts of the introduction effect;
According to this feature, it is possible to suddenly change from a production similar to a normal stage change to a stage with a high bass production, making it easy to understand which stage you are entering while letting you know that the stage is changing. Since it is possible to show a high-based performance, the game's interest is increased.

The gaming machine of Form 1-5 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-1 to 1-4,
The introductory performance was
The first part (the currently displayed stage is reduced and an arrow is displayed),
The second part (Arriving at the stage where the arrow moves (passing through the reduced stage and heading towards the target stage))
The third part consists of (Once the migration destination is decided, the subtitle and corresponding character are displayed and the reduced stage is displayed on the entire screen),
When executing the special notification effect, it is possible to switch from the normal background to the special background using the introduction effect,
The introductory effect performed when the special notification effect is executed is performed for a longer period than the introductory effect that switches the background from the first normal background to the second normal background.
According to this feature, it is possible to suddenly change from a performance similar to a normal stage change to a stage with a high base performance, and by making the stage change time different, it is possible to make the player feel strange, which makes the game more enjoyable. Interest improves.

The gaming machine of Form 1-6 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-1 to 1-5,
When executing the special notification effect, it is possible to switch from the normal background to the special background using the introduction effect,
The introductory effect performed when executing the special notification effect includes the introductory effect that changes the background from the first normal background to the second normal background, and a part (for example, the background during the stage change is a normal stage change) different from) is different,
According to this feature, it is possible to suddenly change from a production similar to a normal stage change to a stage with a high base production, and by making a part of the stage change different, the player can feel that it is different from a normal stage change. The player's interest in the game is improved because the player can recognize the player's information.

The gaming machine of Form 1-7 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-1 to 1-6,
It is possible to perform an introduction effect (stage change effect) in which the background is switched from the first normal background to the second normal background,
When executing the special notification effect, it is possible to switch from the normal background to the special background using the introduction effect,
The introductory performance can display a second normal background corresponding display (character corresponding to the stage) corresponding to the second normal background that is switched by the introductory performance,
Also in the introduction performance performed when executing the special notification performance, a special background compatible display (character corresponding to the stage) corresponding to the special background switched by the introduction performance can be displayed.
According to this feature, by displaying the corresponding character at the time of a stage change, it is possible to make it easier to understand that a high base performance has suddenly entered.

The gaming machine of Form 1-8 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-1 to 1-7,
The normal background includes a first normal background (for example, a city stage) and a second normal background (for example, a cave stage),
It is possible to perform an introduction effect (stage change effect) in which the background is switched from the first normal background to the second normal background,
The introductory performance was
The first part (the currently displayed stage is reduced and an arrow is displayed),
The second part (Arriving at the stage where the arrow moves (passing through the reduced stage and heading towards the target stage))
The third part consists of (Once the migration destination is decided, the subtitle and corresponding character are displayed and the reduced stage is displayed on the entire screen),
When executing the special notification effect, it is possible to switch from the normal background to the special background using a third part of the introduction effect,
In the third part of the introduction performance, the special background that is switched by the introduction performance is displayed in a reduced size, and a special background display indicating the state of the special background can be displayed on the reduced special background.
According to this feature, the stage name that is displayed in a reduced size during a stage change makes it easy to understand that a high-base performance will suddenly start.

The gaming machine of Form 1-9 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-1 to 1-8,
The normal background includes a first normal background (for example, a city stage) and a second normal background (for example, a cave stage),
It is possible to perform an introduction effect (stage change effect) in which the background is switched from the first normal background to the second normal background,
The introductory performance was
The first part (the currently displayed stage is reduced and an arrow is displayed),
The second part (Arriving at the stage where the arrow moves (passing through the reduced stage and heading towards the target stage))
The third part consists of (Once the migration destination is decided, the subtitle and corresponding character are displayed and the reduced stage is displayed on the entire screen),
In the third part, the reduced second normal background and the name display corresponding to the second normal background are displayed larger than the reduced two normal backgrounds,
When executing the special notification effect, it is possible to switch from the normal background to the special background using a third part of the introduction effect,
In the third part of the introduction performance, the special background is displayed in a reduced size, but the name corresponding to the special background is not displayed.
According to this feature, if the stage name is displayed in a large scale during a stage change, there is a possibility that the stage name will be mistakenly recognized as having shifted to a high base state, so it is possible to prevent misidentification.

The gaming machine of Embodiment 1-10 is the gaming machine according to any one of Embodiments 1-1 to 1-9,
Identification information (decorative design) can be changed by fluctuation,
It is possible to perform an introduction effect (stage change effect) in which the background is switched from the first normal background to the second normal background,
When executing the special notification effect, it is possible to switch from the normal background to the special background using the introduction effect,
The special background displayed after the introduction effect performed to execute the special notification effect is displayed with the identification information temporarily stopped;
According to this feature, by temporarily stopping the decorative pattern, it is possible to convey to the player that the background has changed more easily than when the decorative pattern is fluctuating.

The gaming machine of Embodiment 1-11 is the gaming machine according to any one of Embodiments 1-1 to 1-10,
When executing the special notification effect, it is possible to switch from the normal background to the special background using a special effect (pre-read notice) performed in the special state;
According to this feature, rather than showing from a normal stage change, by suddenly performing a high-based performance using a high-based performance, the performance can be presented smoothly.

The gaming machine of Embodiment 1-12 is the gaming machine according to any one of Embodiments 1-1 to 1-11,
When executing the special notification performance, it is possible to switch from the normal background to the special background using a special performance (pre-read notice) performed in the special state,
The special performance performed when executing the special notification performance is performed for a longer period than the special performance performed in the special state,
According to this feature, by making the preview notice longer than that given in the high base state, it is possible to stimulate the players and improve the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Embodiment 1-13 is the gaming machine according to any one of Embodiments 1-1 to 1-12,
When executing the special notification performance, it is possible to switch from the normal background to the special background using a special performance (pre-read notice) performed in the special state,
The special performance performed when the special notification performance is executed is different from the special performance performed in the special state in some parts (for example, the shape of the pre-read notice telop is different);
According to this feature, by making the advance notice different from that given in the high base state, it is possible to prevent misperception that the transition to the high base state has occurred.

The gaming machine of Embodiment 1-14 is the gaming machine according to any one of Embodiments 1-1 to 1-13,
It is possible to perform a special introduction performance that incites whether the first special notification performance will be executed,
The special introductory performance is constructed using materials that are not used in other performances. According to this feature, materials exclusively used for the special introductory performance are used, making it possible to give a special feeling to the special introductory performance. , the interest in playing games will improve.

The gaming machine of Embodiment 1-15 is the gaming machine according to any one of Embodiments 1-1 to 1-14,
The special states include a first special state (lower high base state) and a second special state (upper high base state),
The special state can display a first special background corresponding to the first special state,
The special state can display a second special background corresponding to the second special state,
When executing the special notification effect, it is possible to switch from the normal background to the first special background and the second special background,
According to this feature, the interest in the game is improved by providing variety in the Ikonari high base performance.

The gaming machine of Embodiment 1-16 is the gaming machine according to any one of Embodiments 1-1 to 1-15,
The special states include a first special state (lower high base state) and a second special state (upper high base state),
In the first special state, a first special background corresponding to the first special state can be displayed,
In the second special state, a second special background corresponding to the second special state can be displayed,
When executing the special notification effect, it is possible to switch from the normal background to the first special background, or from the normal background to the second special background, and which background to switch to is determined by lottery. According to the feature, since it is not known which performance will be performed, the player can pay attention to the performance.

The gaming machine of Form 1-17 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-1 to 1-16,
The special states include a first special state (lower high base state) and a second special state (upper high base state),
The special state can display a first special background corresponding to the first special state,
The special state can display a second special background corresponding to the second special state,
When executing the special notification effect, it is possible to switch from the normal background to the first special background and the second special background,
It is possible to execute a special introductory performance (stage change (4)) performed to execute the special notification performance,
In the special introduction performance, the special notification performance is performed in which the first special background and the second special background are displayed, and then either one is displayed;
In the special introduction performance, a highlighted display is displayed to emphasize the special background that is switched by the special introduction performance, and the special display is enlarged.
According to this feature, the interest in the game is improved by providing variety in the Ikonari high base performance.

The gaming machine of Embodiment 1-18 is the gaming machine according to any one of Embodiments 1-1 to 1-17,
The special states include a first special state (lower high base state) and a second special state (upper high base state),
The special state can display a first special background corresponding to the first special state,
The special state can display a second special background corresponding to the second special state,
When executing the special notification effect, it is possible to switch from the normal background to the first special background and the second special background,
It is possible to execute a special introductory performance (stage change (4)) performed to execute the special notification performance,
In the special introduction performance, the first special background and the second special background are displayed, and then the special notification performance is performed, and the special display that is switched by the special introduction performance can be determined by the player.
According to this feature, the player can decide in which background the high base effect is suddenly performed, and the game becomes more interesting.

The gaming machine of Form 1-19 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-1 to 1-18,
When either the normal background or the special background is displayed, a background name display (stage name or RUSH name) related to the background can be displayed in a part of the background,
In the special notification performance, even when displaying the special background, the background name display can be displayed.
According to this feature, the background name of the high base effect is suddenly displayed in the place where the normal stage name is written, making it easy to understand that the stage has changed. , the user can more easily notice that a high base state performance is being performed, and the game's interest is improved.

(Characteristic part 113SKY form)
(SKY2021-113) The gaming machine of form 2-1 is
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player by changing identification information and making the result of the change a specific display result,
There is a normal state and a special state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state,
In the normal state, a normal background corresponding to the normal state can be displayed,
In the special state, a special background corresponding to the special state can be displayed,
In the normal state, the background is switched from the normal background to the special background, and a notification performance (SP reach) is executed during the special state to notify whether or not the control is to be controlled to the advantageous state. By doing so, it is possible to perform a special notification effect to notify whether or not the vehicle is controlled to be in the advantageous state.
The average variation time of the variations executed in the special state is shorter than the average variation time of the variations executed in the normal state,
The special announcement performance is
performing pseudo-variation multiple times in which the identification information is varied, the variation of the identification information is temporarily stopped, and the identification information is varied again after the temporary stopping;
After that, the identification information is configured to be a reach mode, and to incite whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state.
According to this feature, a special notification effect (suddenly high base effect) that executes a notification effect that is executed during a special state in a normal state by using pseudo fluctuation to create a feel similar to a high base hit. Able to present in a suitable manner.

The gaming machine of Form 2-2 is the gaming machine described in Form 2-1,
The shortened fluctuation pattern in the normal state is configured such that the period from when the production identification information starts to change until it stops is a predetermined period,
In the pseudo fluctuation, the period from when the performance identification information starts to change until it stops is shorter than the predetermined period.
According to this feature, a special notification effect (suddenly high base effect) that executes an alert effect that is executed during a special state in a normal state by using a similar variation to create a feel similar to that of a high base. Able to present in a suitable manner.
The gaming machine of form 2-3 is form 2-1 or form 2-2.
The average variation time of the variations executed in the special state is shorter than the average variation time of the variations executed in the normal state,
In the special state, it is possible to perform pseudo-variation multiple times in which the identification information is varied, the variation of the identification information is temporarily stopped, and the identification information is varied again after the temporary stop;
The special announcement performance is
the pseudo variation that is executable in the special state is executable;
According to this feature, a special notification effect (suddenly high base effect) that executes an alert effect that is executed during a special state in a normal state by creating a feel similar to a high base hit using pseudo fluctuations. Able to present in a suitable manner.
The gaming machine of Form 2-4 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 2-1 to 2-3,
performing pseudo-variation multiple times in which the identification information is varied, the variation of the identification information is temporarily stopped, and the identification information is varied again after the temporary stopping;
After that, the identification information is set as a reach mode, and is configured to incite whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state,
In the above-mentioned ready-to-reach mode, it is possible to perform an action promotion effect that urges the player to take action.
According to this feature, it is possible to present the special notification performance (suddenly high base performance) in a suitable manner while giving the player the feeling of hitting a high base.
The gaming machine of Form 2-5 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 2-1 to 2-4,
It is possible to perform pseudo-variation multiple times in which the identification information is varied, the variation of the identification information is temporarily stopped, and the identification information is varied again after the temporary stopping,
During the pseudo fluctuation, the special effect (pre-read notice) can be executed.
According to this feature, a special notification effect that executes the notification effect that is executed during the special state in the normal state by using pseudo fluctuations and special effects (pre-read notice) to create a feel similar to that of a high-base hit. (Suddenly high base performance) can be shown in a suitable manner.
The gaming machine of Form 2-6 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 2-1 to 2-5,
It is possible to perform pseudo-variation multiple times in which the identification information is varied, the variation of the identification information is temporarily stopped, and the identification information is varied again after the temporary stopping,
In the special state, the special performance (pre-read notice) can be executed,
During the pseudo fluctuation, the special effect executed in the special state can be executed.
According to this feature, a special notification effect that executes the notification effect that is executed during the special state in the normal state by using pseudo fluctuations and special effects (pre-read notice) to create a feel similar to that of a high-base hit. (Suddenly high base performance) can be shown in a suitable manner.
The gaming machine of Form 2-7 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 2-1 to 2-6,
The average variation time of the variations executed in the special state is shorter than the average variation time of the variations executed in the normal state,
The special notification effect is the same as the average fluctuation time of the fluctuations performed in the special state.
According to this feature, a special notification effect (suddenly high base effect) that executes an alert effect that is executed during a special state in a normal state by creating a feel similar to a high base hit using pseudo fluctuations. Able to present in a suitable manner.
The gaming machine of Form 2-8 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 2-1 to 2-7,
It is possible to perform pseudo-variation multiple times in which the identification information is varied, the variation of the identification information is temporarily stopped, and the identification information is varied again after the temporary stopping,
In the special state, the special performance (pre-read notice) can be executed,
During the pseudo variation of the special notification performance, after the special performance executed in the special state is made executable, the identification information is set as a reach mode, and whether or not the control is controlled to the advantageous state is stimulated.
According to this feature, a special notification effect that executes the notification effect that is executed during the special state in the normal state by using pseudo fluctuations and special effects (pre-read notice) to create a feel similar to that of a high-base hit. (Suddenly high base performance) can be shown in a suitable manner.
The gaming machine of Embodiment 2-9 is the gaming machine according to any one of Embodiments 2-1 to 2-8,
It is possible to perform pseudo-variation multiple times in which the identification information is varied, the variation of the identification information is temporarily stopped, and the identification information is varied again after the temporary stopping,
In the special state, the special performance (pre-read notice) can be executed,
The special notification effect executes the pseudo fluctuation a plurality of times, and after executing the special effect executed in the special state, sets the identification information as a reach mode and incites whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state. .
According to this feature, a special notification effect that executes the notification effect that is executed during the special state in the normal state by using pseudo fluctuations and special effects (pre-read notice) to create a feel similar to that of a high-base hit. (Suddenly high base performance) can be shown in a suitable manner.
The gaming machine of Embodiment 2-10 is the gaming machine according to any one of Embodiments 2-1 to 2-9,
In the normal state, the background is switched from the normal background to the special background, and by executing a notification effect that is executed during the special state and notifies whether or not the control is to be controlled to the advantageous state. It is possible to perform a special notification effect to notify whether or not the vehicle is controlled in an advantageous state.
The special notification effect is longer than the average fluctuation time of the fluctuations executed in the special state.
According to this feature, it is possible to make the special state (high base) effect performed in the normal state appear longer than the special state, and the special notification effect (suddenly) that executes the notification effect performed during the special state in the normal state. High bass performance) can be shown in a suitable manner.
The gaming machine of Embodiment 2-11 is the gaming machine according to any one of Embodiments 2-1 to 2-10,
In the normal state, after setting the identification information to a reach mode, it is possible to perform a first reach mode performance (weak SP reach, strong SP reach) that incites whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state;
In the normal state, after setting the identification information to a ready-to-reach mode, it is possible to perform a second ready-to-reach mode performance (normal reach) that incites whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state without executing the ready-to-reach mode production;
The special notification performance refers to the common reach determination table with the second reach mode performance.
According to this feature, there is no need to create a reach determination table exclusively for the special notification effect, and the capacity can be reduced.
The gaming machine of Embodiment 2-12 is the gaming machine according to any one of Embodiments 2-1 to 2-11,
In the special state, the notification effect (SP reach) can be executed,
The special notification performance is capable of executing the notification performance (SP reach) performed in the special state,
The notification performance (SP reach) performed in the special state has a higher expectation of being controlled into a jackpot than the notification performance (SP reach) performed in the special notification performance.
According to this feature, by lowering the jackpot expectation level than in the special state, the frequency of appearance of the special notification performance can be increased, and as a result, the interest in the game is improved.

(Characteristic part 114SKY form)
(SKY2021-114) The gaming machine of form 3-1 is
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player by making fluctuations and making the results of the fluctuations a specific display result,
There is a normal state and a special state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state,
In the normal state, a normal background corresponding to the normal state can be displayed,
In the special state, a special background corresponding to the special state can be displayed,
In the normal state, the background is switched from the normal background to the special background, and by executing a notification effect that is executed during the special state and notifies whether or not the control is to be controlled to the advantageous state. It is possible to perform a special notification effect to notify whether or not the vehicle is controlled in an advantageous state.
It is possible to perform movement promotion effects that encourage players to move,
The execution rate of the movement promotion effect in the special notification effect is higher than the execution rate of the movement promotion effect in the notification effect.
According to this feature, the special notification performance increases the execution rate of the action promotion performance and creates a more intrusive feeling, thereby improving the game's interest.

The gaming machine of Form 3-2 is the gaming machine described in Form 3-1,
The notification effect has a specific number of types, and among the specific number of types, a predetermined number of types are the action promotion effects,
The movement promotion effects in the special notification effect are effects included in the predetermined number of types of movement promotion effects, and include a special number of types of movement promotion effects that are smaller than the predetermined number.
According to this feature, the special notification performance performs the same action promotion performance as the notification performance, and a type of movement promotion performance that is carefully selected from the action promotion performances that can be executed in the notification performance, thus improving the game's interest. do.

The gaming machine of Form 3-3 is the gaming machine described in Form 3-1,
The first movement promotion performance and the second movement promotion performance differ in timing of movement promotion.
According to this feature, since the timing of movement promotion differs depending on the effect, the interest in the game is improved.

The gaming machine of Form 3-4 is the gaming machine described in Form 3-1,
The first movement promotion performance and the second movement promotion performance differ in the movement to be promoted,
The degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on whether the second movement promotion effect is executed or the first movement promotion effect is executed.
According to this feature, the motion to be promoted differs depending on the performance, and the degree of expectation of a jackpot differs, so that the interest in the game is improved.

The gaming machine of Form 3-5 is the gaming machine described in Form 3-1,
Equipped with special operating means,
The action promotion performance includes a special action promotion performance that encourages operation of the special operation means,
In the special notification performance, the special action promotion performance may be executed.
According to this feature, it is possible to prompt the player to operate the special operation means, thereby improving the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Form 3-6 is the gaming machine described in Form 3-5,
In the notification performance, the special action promotion performance can be executed,
In the special notification performance, the special action promotion performance can be executed,
In both the notification performance and the special notification performance, the special action promotion performance can be executed only when controlled to the advantageous state.
According to this feature, a jackpot is guaranteed in any state of the special action promotion performance, so the game's interest is improved.

The gaming machine of Form 3-7 is the gaming machine described in Form 3-1,
In the notification performance, the action promotion performance can be executed,
In the special notification performance, the action promotion performance can be performed,
In both the notification performance and the special notification performance, the operation effective time in the action promotion performance is common.
According to this feature, since the operation promotion effect has the same valid operation time in any state, it is possible to encourage stable operation and improve the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Form 3-8 is the gaming machine described in Form 3-1,
In the notification performance, the action promotion performance can be executed,
In the special notification performance, the action promotion performance can be performed,
The high expectation level aspect of the action promotion performance is common to both the notification performance and the special notification performance.
According to this feature, the mode of increasing the chance is common in any state of the action promotion performance, so that the interest in the game is improved.

(Characteristic part 115SKY form)
(SKY2021-115) The gaming machine of form 4-1 is
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player by making fluctuations and making the results of the fluctuations a specific display result,
There is a normal state and a special state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state,
In the normal state, a normal background corresponding to the normal state can be displayed,
In the special state, a special background corresponding to the special state can be displayed,
In the normal state, the background is switched from the normal background to the special background, and by executing a notification effect that is performed during the special state and notifies whether or not the control is to be controlled to the advantageous state. It is possible to perform a special notification effect to notify whether or not the vehicle is controlled in an advantageous state.
There is a movement promotion effect that encourages players to move.
The movement promotion performance includes a first movement promotion performance and a second movement promotion performance,
The second action promotion performance has a longer period of time for the player to perform the action than the first action promotion performance,
When the action promotion performance is executed in the special notification performance, the execution rate of the second movement promotion performance is higher than when the action promotion performance is executed in the notification performance.
According to this feature, the special notification performance increases the execution rate of the second action promotion performance and creates a more sense of intervention, thereby improving the game's interest.

The gaming machine of Form 4-2 is the gaming machine described in Form 4-1,
The notification effect has a specific number of types, and among the specific number of types, a predetermined number of types are the action promotion effects,
The movement promotion effects in the special notification effect are effects included in the predetermined number of types of movement promotion effects, and include a special number of types of movement promotion effects that are smaller than the predetermined number.
According to this feature, the special notification performance performs the same action promotion performance as the notification performance, and a type of movement promotion performance that is carefully selected from the action promotion performances that can be executed in the notification performance, thus improving the game's interest. do.

The gaming machine of Form 4-3 is the gaming machine described in Form 4-1,
The first movement promotion performance and the second movement promotion performance differ in timing of movement promotion.
According to this feature, since the timing of movement promotion differs depending on the effect, the interest in the game is improved.

The gaming machine of Form 4-4 is the gaming machine described in Form 4-1,
The first movement promotion performance and the second movement promotion performance differ in the movement to be promoted,
The degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on whether the second movement promotion effect is executed or the first movement promotion effect is executed.
According to this feature, the motion to be promoted differs depending on the performance, and the expectation level of jackpot differs, so that the interest in the game is improved.

The gaming machine of Form 4-5 is the gaming machine described in Form 4-1,
Equipped with special operating means,
The action promotion performance includes a special action promotion performance that encourages operation of the special operation means,
In the special notification performance, the special action promotion performance may be executed.
According to this feature, it is possible to prompt the player to operate the special operation means, thereby improving the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Form 4-6 is the gaming machine described in Form 4-5,
In the notification performance, the special action promotion performance can be executed,
In the special notification performance, the special action promotion performance can be executed,
In both the notification performance and the special notification performance, the special action promotion performance can be executed only when controlled to the advantageous state.
According to this feature, a jackpot is guaranteed in any state of the special action promotion performance, so the game's interest is improved.

The gaming machine of Form 4-7 is the gaming machine described in Form 4-1,
In the notification performance, the action promotion performance can be executed,
In the special notification performance, the action promotion performance can be performed,
In both the notification performance and the special notification performance, the operation effective time in the action promotion performance is common.
According to this feature, since the operation promotion effect has the same valid operation time in any state, it is possible to encourage stable operation and improve the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Form 4-8 is the gaming machine described in Form 4-1,
In the notification performance, the action promotion performance can be executed,
In the special notification performance, the action promotion performance can be performed,
The high expectation level aspect of the action promotion performance is common to both the notification performance and the special notification performance.
According to this feature, the mode of increasing chances is the same in all states of the movement promotion performance, so that the game's interest is improved.

(Characteristic part 116SKY form)
(SKY2021-116) The gaming machine of form 5-1 is
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player by performing fluctuations and the result of the fluctuations becoming a specific display result,
There is a normal state and a special state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state,
In the normal state, a normal background corresponding to the normal state can be displayed,
In the special state, a special background corresponding to the special state can be displayed,
In the normal state, the background is switched from the normal background to the special background, and by executing a notification effect that is executed during the special state and notifies whether or not the control is to be controlled to the advantageous state. It is possible to perform a special notification effect to notify whether or not the vehicle is controlled in an advantageous state.
The special state is a state that is controlled after being controlled to the advantageous state in the normal state,
In the special state, when the notification effect is executed and it is reported that the advantageous state will be controlled, a first blessing effect is executed after being informed that the advantageous state will be controlled,
In the normal state, when the special notification performance is executed and it is announced that the advantageous state will be controlled, a second blessing performance is executed after being notified that the advantageous state will be controlled,
The second blessing performance is executed using a longer time than the first blessing performance.
According to this feature, since the notification of a jackpot through the special notification performance is only for the first hit, the player's interest is improved by blessing the player over a long period of time, and in the special state, the notification of the jackpot after the first hit Therefore, by making the blessings short, the special conditions and advantageous conditions can be used more efficiently, which improves the enjoyment of the game.

The gaming machine of Form 5-2 is the gaming machine described in Form 5-1,
In the normal state, when it is announced that the control will be in the advantageous state by a specific notification performance different from the special notification performance, a third blessing performance is executed,
The third blessing performance was
The movable body moves,
After that, a character appearing during the specific notification performance is displayed in the background, and a message is displayed to the effect that the character will control the advantageous state,
After that, the presentation is performed in a flow in which the identification information for presentation is highlighted in a state where it is complete.
According to this feature, it is possible to bless the player through the third blessing performance, thereby improving the game's interest.

The gaming machine of Form 5-3 is the gaming machine described in Form 5-2,
The second blessing performance is
the movable body is movable;
After that, a rainbow aspect will be displayed in the background,
After that, it is a performance that is executed in a flow such as highlighted display with the production identification information complete,
The movement of the movable body in the second blessing performance is the same as the movement of the movable body in the third blessing performance.
According to this feature, it is possible to bless the player through the second blessing performance, thereby improving the player's interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Form 5-4 is the gaming machine described in Form 5-3,
The movement of the movable body in the second blessing performance is the same as the movement of the movable body in the third blessing performance.
According to this feature, since the movement of the movable body is common in the second blessing performance and the third blessing performance, it is possible to stably convey that the control will be in an advantageous state, and the game enjoyment is improved.

The gaming machine of Form 5-5 is the gaming machine described in Form 5-2,
The highlighted display in a state in which the performance identification information in the second blessing performance is complete is the same as the highlighted display in a state in which the performance identification information in the third blessing performance is complete.
According to this feature, since the highlighting is common between the second blessing performance and the third blessing performance when the performance identification information is complete, it is possible to stably convey that the control will be in an advantageous state. This will improve your enjoyment of the game.

The gaming machine of Form 5-6 is the gaming machine described in Form 5-1,
The second blessing performance is executed using a shorter time than the third blessing performance. According to this feature, the advantageous state starts earlier in the second blessing performance, which improves the interest in the game. .

The gaming machine of Form 5-7 is the gaming machine described in Form 5-1,
In the normal state, the second blessing performance is also executed when it is announced that the control will be in the advantageous state by a specific notification performance different from the special notification performance,
The second blessing performance is
The movable body moves,
After that, a character appearing during the specific notification performance is displayed in the background, and a message is displayed to the effect that the character will control the advantageous state,
After that, the presentation is performed in a flow in which the identification information for presentation is highlighted in a state where it is complete.
According to this feature, in the normal state, the second blessing performance is executed even if it is announced that the control will be in an advantageous state in any notification performance, so it is stably conveyed that the control will be in an advantageous state. This will improve your enjoyment of the game.

The gaming machine of Form 5-8 is the gaming machine described in Form 5-1,
When the notification effect notifies that the movable body will be controlled to the advantageous state, the movable body performs a specific action,
When the special notification effect notifies that the movable body will be controlled to the advantageous state, the movable body performs a specific operation.
According to this feature, since the movable body moves in the same way in the special notification performance and the notification performance, it is possible to stably convey that the control will be in an advantageous state, thereby improving the interest in the game.

(Characteristic part 117SKY form)
(SKY2021-117) The gaming machine of form 6-1 is
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player by changing identification information and making the result of the change a specific display result,
There is a normal state, a first special state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, and a second special state that is more advantageous than the first special state,
In the normal state, a normal background corresponding to the normal state can be displayed,
In the first special state, a first special background corresponding to the first special state can be displayed,
In the second special state, a second special background corresponding to the second special state can be displayed,
In the normal state, the background is switched from the normal background to the first special background, and after switching to the first special background, the identification information incites whether or not to be in a reach mode, and to be in the reach mode. In this case, by executing a first notification effect that is executed during the first special state and notifying whether or not the control is to be controlled to the advantageous state, it is possible to determine whether or not the control is to be controlled to the advantageous state. It is possible to execute the first special notification performance to notify,
In the normal state, the background is switched from the normal background to the second special background, and after switching to the second special background, the identification information incites whether or not to become a reach mode, and becomes the reach mode. In this case, by executing a second notification effect that is executed during the second special state and notifying whether or not the control is to be controlled to the advantageous state, it is possible to determine whether or not the control is to be controlled to the advantageous state. It is possible to execute a second special notification performance to notify,
When the second special notification effect is executed, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the first special notification effect is executed,
In the normal state, after the background is switched from the normal background to the second special background, the rate of cases where the reach mode does not occur is as follows: The rate is lower than the case where the reach mode does not occur after being received.
According to this feature, the second special notification performance improves interest by having a high degree of expectation, and furthermore, the second special notification performance has a higher rate of reach mode than the first special notification performance, It is possible to stimulate whether or not the game will be controlled to an advantageous state more suitably, and the interest can be improved.

(Characteristic part 117SKY form)
(SKY2021-117) The gaming machine of form 7-1 is
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player by changing identification information and making the result of the change a specific display result,
There is a normal state, a first special state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, and a second special state that is more advantageous than the first special state,
In the normal state, a normal background corresponding to the normal state can be displayed,
In the first special state, a first special background corresponding to the first special state can be displayed,
In the second special state, a second special background corresponding to the second special state can be displayed,
In the normal state, the background is switched from the normal background to the first special background, and a first notification effect is performed during the first special state and notifies whether or not the advantageous state is controlled. By executing it, it is possible to execute a first special notification effect that notifies whether or not the advantageous state is controlled;
In the normal state, the background is switched from the normal background to the second special background, and a second notification effect is performed during the second special state and notifies whether or not the control is to be controlled to the advantageous state. By executing it, it is possible to execute a second special notification effect that notifies whether or not the advantageous state is controlled;
When the second special notification effect is executed, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the first special notification effect is executed,
In the normal state, after the background is switched from the normal background to the second special background, the decorative pattern always becomes a reach mode, and the second special notification effect is executed,
In the normal state, after the background is switched from the normal background to the first special background, it is determined whether or not the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, and if it does not become the reach mode, the first special background is switched. If the first special notification effect is not executed and the reach mode is reached, the first special notification effect is executed.
According to this feature, the second special announcement performance improves interest by having a high level of expectation, and furthermore, unlike the first special announcement performance, the second special announcement performance always has a reach, so 2. When the special notification performance is executed, it is possible to incite whether or not the control is always in an advantageous state, and the interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of Form 6-2 or Form 7-2 is the gaming machine described in Form 6-1 or Form 7-1,
There is a third special state (time saving state where the number of time saving times is 110) which is more advantageous for the player than the normal state,
The first special state and the second special state are more advantageous to the player than the third special state (the variable probability state and the time-saving state with 10,000 time-savings are better than the time-saving state with 100 time-savings). It is advantageous for the player in that there is a high possibility of hitting the jackpot during the period when the state is controlled)
The gaming machine is characterized in that it does not have an effect that is executed by switching to a background corresponding to the third special state.
According to this feature, a special notification effect using the background of the first special condition and the second special condition that is advantageous to the player is provided, but a special notification effect using the background corresponding to the third special condition is provided. By not providing this, the performance executed will only be a performance using a more advantageous background, and the interest in the game will be improved.

The gaming machine of Form 6-3 or Form 7-3 is the gaming machine described in Form 6-1 or Form 7-1,
In the first special state, a first type of performance identification information is used,
In the second special state, a second type of performance identification information is used,
In the first special notification performance, the first type of performance identification information is used,
The second special notification performance is characterized in that the second type of performance identification information is used.
According to this feature, the difference between each state can be expressed using decorative patterns, and even in the special notification effect executed in the normal state, by using the decorative patterns linked to each state, which state can be used. It becomes easier to understand whether the special notification performance is the same as the actual one, and the interest in the game is improved.

The gaming machine of Form 6-4 or Form 7-4 is the gaming machine described in Form 6-1 or Form 7-1,
It is possible to perform a special introduction performance that incites whether the first special notification performance or the second special notification performance is executed,
The special introductory performance is characterized by being constructed using materials that are not used in other performances.
According to this feature, materials dedicated to the special introduction effect are used, making it possible to give a special feeling to the special introduction effect and improving the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Form 6-5 or Form 7-5 is the gaming machine described in Form 6-4 or Form 7-4,
The special introductory performance is
The effect is performed by displaying a first display using the first special background and a second display using the second special background side by side,
When the first special notification effect is executed, displaying the first display in a manner that is more emphasized than the second display,
When the second special notification effect is executed, the second special notification effect is developed by displaying the second display in a manner that is more emphasized than the first display.
According to this feature, the performances that may be executed are easy to understand, and the selected performances are easy to understand, thereby improving the game's interest.

The gaming machine of Form 6-6 or Form 7-6 is the gaming machine described in Form 6-3 or Form 7-3,
When executing the first special notification effect, when the normal background is displayed, variation of the effect identification information corresponding to the normal background is started, and the background is switched from the normal background to the first special background. when the first type of production identification information is temporarily stopped and changed again,
When executing the second special notification effect, when the normal background is displayed, variation of the effect identification information corresponding to the normal background is started, and the background changes from the normal background to the second special background. The present invention is characterized in that when the change is made, the variation of the second type of performance identification information is temporarily stopped and then varied again.
According to this feature, since the change can be started after the player recognizes the performance identification information corresponding to the switched background, the interest in the game is improved.

The gaming machine of Form 6-7 or Form 7-7 is the gaming machine described in Form 6-1 or Form 7-1,
The first special state and the second special state are states in which control is executed in which a starting condition is likely to be satisfied,
The control in which the starting condition is likely to be satisfied is terminated when the number of fluctuations satisfies the termination condition,
The second special state has a larger number of fluctuations serving as the end condition than the first special state,
In the first special state, if the variation is performed in a shortened variation pattern, the variation is performed in a first variation time;
In the second special state, when the variation is performed in a shortened variation pattern, the variation is performed in a second variation time shorter than the first variation time,
In the first special notification performance, a pseudo fluctuation is performed during the first fluctuation time,
In the second special notification performance, a pseudo fluctuation is performed during the second fluctuation time,
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to let the player experience the speed of fluctuation in the first special state and the second special state in each special notification performance, thereby improving the interest in the game.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be explained.

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1, showing the layout of the main components. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a game board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a game board surface, and a game machine frame (base frame) 3 that supports and fixes the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined ball launcher into this game area.

In addition, "variable display" of special symbols means, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). The variations include updated display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement/reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the variation of special symbols and normal symbols described below, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative patterns described below, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, or one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. Incidentally, the variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed blinking. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). Note that the variable display may be expressed as variable display or fluctuation. The decorative designs described in this specification are numerical designs that are displayed in large numbers in the center of the screen display, and are larger than the regular small designs that are located at the top of the decorative designs so that players can easily recognize them. In some cases,

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a “second special symbol”. Further, a special map game using the first special map is also referred to as a "first special map game", and a special map game using the second special map is also referred to as a "second special map game". In addition, the number of special symbol display devices that perform variable display of special symbols may be one type.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), an organic EL (electro luminescence), or the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. The image display device 5 displays various effect images.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special pattern game and the second special pattern game, decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers, etc.) as multiple types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern are displayed. A variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, decorative figures are displayed variably (for example, up and down direction (scroll display and update display). In addition, the special figure game and the variable display of decorative symbols that are executed synchronously are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying a pending display corresponding to a variable display whose execution is pending, and an active display corresponding to a variable display currently being executed. The pending display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display.

The number of pending variable displays is also called the number of pending memories. The number of pending memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first number of pending memories, and the number of pending memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second number of pending memories. The sum of the first number of pending memories and the second number of pending memories is also referred to as the total number of pending memories.

A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2. The first hold display 25A displays the number of first hold memories based on the number of lit LEDs. The second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number based on the number of lit LEDs.

A winning ball device 6A is provided below the image display device 5, and a variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the right side of the winning ball device 6A.

The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning hole that is always kept open to allow game balls to enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first starting winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of winning balls are paid out, and the first special symbol game can be started.

The variable prize winning ball device 6B (normal electric accessory) forms a second starting prize opening that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 3). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the OFF state, the movable pieces are in a vertical position, so that the tip of the movable piece becomes the winning ball. It approaches the device 6A and enters a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting prize opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening enters a closed state). On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state, the movable piece of the variable winning ball device 6B is in the tilted position, so that the variable winning ball device 6B enters an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening (second starting winning opening). It is also said that the mouth becomes open.) When the game ball enters the second starting winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of winning balls are paid out, and the second special symbol game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that can change between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to one that includes an electric tulip type accessory.

At predetermined positions on the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, three locations on the lower left side of the game area and one location above the variable winning ball device 6B), there are always kept in a constant open state by predetermined ball receiver members. A general prize opening 10 is provided. In this case, when entering any of the general winning holes 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7 having a big winning hole is provided between the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 is equipped with a big winning hole door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 3), and has a big winning hole as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the big winning hole door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning hole door (special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning hole door closes the big winning hole, and the game ball is You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning hole door is in the on state, the big winning hole door opens the big winning hole so that the game ball can easily enter the big winning hole. Become.

When game balls enter the grand prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When the game ball enters the big winning hole, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters the first starting winning hole, the second starting winning hole, and the general winning hole 10, for example.

Entering the game ball into each winning hole including the general winning hole 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning in the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position on the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, at the lower left of the game area). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED, etc., and performs variable display of normal symbols as multiple types of normal identification information different from special symbols. The normal symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal pattern may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. This variable display of ordinary symbols is also called a ordinary symbol game.

A passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided on the right side of the image display device 5. Based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41, a common figure game is executed.

A normal symbol holding display 25C is provided below the normal symbol display 20. The Fuzu-zu pending display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the Fuzu-zu pending storage number, which is the number of Fuzu games whose execution is pending, by the number of lit LEDs.

In addition to the above structure, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the downward direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the gaming area, there is provided an out opening into which game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings are taken in.

At the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, speakers 8L and 8R are provided for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like. A main lamp 9a is provided above the image display device 5 in the gaming machine frame 3, and frame lamps 9b are provided on the left and right sides of the main lamp 9a so as to surround the gaming area. Furthermore, an attacker lamp 9c is provided at a position near the special variable winning ball device 7 on the game board 2.

A movable body 32, which will be described later, is provided at a predetermined position on the game board 2 (a position above the image display device 5 in FIG. 1), which operates according to the performance. Further, the movable body 32 is provided with a movable body lamp 9d. The movable lamp 9d, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, and the attacker lamp 9c described above may be collectively referred to as a game effect lamp 9. Note that the main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, and movable lamp 9d include LEDs.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a ball-hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 is provided which is operated by a player or the like in order to fire a game ball toward a gaming area using a ball-launching device.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent out by a predetermined ball rental machine are held (stored) so that they can be supplied to the batted ball firing device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply tray (upper tray). Incidentally, the gaming machine frame 3 may be provided with a payout section (hit ball supply tray) apart from the upper tray from which prize balls are paid out when the upper tray is full.

A stick controller 31A (hereinafter also referred to as a lever) that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed down by the player. An operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by a controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 3).

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a push button 31B (hereinafter also referred to as a button) is provided that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing the push button or the like. An operation on push button 31B is detected by push sensor 35B (see FIG. 3).

In the pachinko game machine 1, a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting a player's movement (operation, etc.), but detection means other than these may be provided.

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A main board 11 housed in a board case 201 is mounted on the back of the pachinko game machine 1. The main board 11 is provided with a setting key 51 and a setting changeover switch 52. The setting key 51 functions as a lock switch for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state. The setting changeover switch 52 functions as a setting switch for changing set values such as the probability of winning a jackpot and the batting rate in a setting change state. The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 may be attached to the outside of the main board 11, for example, at a predetermined position on the power supply board 17.

A display monitor 29 is arranged at the center of the back surface of the main board 11, and a display changeover switch 31 is arranged on the side of the display monitor 29. The display monitor 29 may be configured using, for example, a 7-segment LED display device. The display monitor 29 and the display changeover switch 31 are arranged in front of the main board 11 when the back side of the game board 2 is viewed with the gaming machine frame 3 open.

The display monitor 29 can display winning information such as consecutive ratios, winning ratios, and bases. The consecutive ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls that land in the big prize opening (attacker) out of the total number of prize balls. The winning ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls that land in the second starting prize opening (electronic chew) and the number of prize balls that land in the grand prize opening (attacker) out of the total number of prize balls. The base is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of game balls launched. When in the setting change state or setting confirmation state, the display monitor 29 can display the setting values in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The display monitor 29 only needs to be capable of displaying setting values to be changed or checked when the settings are changed or checked.

The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the gaming machine frame 3 is in a closed state. The gaming machine frame 3 is rotatably provided with a glass door frame 3a having a glass window, and the gaming area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 3a. When the glass door frame 3a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

In the pachinko game machine 1, a security cover 50A is attached to the right end portion of the outer frame 1a formed in the shape of a vertically long rectangular frame. The security cover 50A covers the right side of the board case 201 including the setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 from the back side when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed. The security cover 50A is a substantially L-shaped member including a short piece 50Aa and a long piece 50Ab, and may be made of transparent synthetic resin.

(Outline of game progress)
When a player rotates a ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1, a game ball is launched toward a game area. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, a normal pattern game using the normal pattern display 20 is started. In addition, if the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during which the previous Fuzu game was being executed (the game ball passed through the passing gate 41, but the Fuzu game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately), , the game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this general pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (a pattern per normal pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes ``a common pattern hit''. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the ordinary symbol (ordinary symbol missed symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "ordinary symbol missed". When it becomes a "normal map hit", opening control is performed to keep the variable winning ball device 6B open for a predetermined period of time (the second starting winning opening is brought into the open state).

When the game ball enters the first starting winning hole formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When a game ball enters the second starting winning hole formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, a second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In addition, if the game ball enters the starting winning hole (winning) during the period when the special drawing game is being executed or during the period when the jackpot game state described below is being controlled (a starting winning has occurred, but based on the starting winning If the special figure game cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special pattern game, if a specific special pattern (a jackpot pattern, e.g. "7", the actual pattern differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special pattern, it becomes a "jackpot" and the jackpot pattern If a special symbol (missing symbol, for example "-") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "missing" symbol. It should be noted that the "loss" in this pachinko game machine 1 includes the "loss with time saving" which is controlled from the next variable display to a high base state (time saving state) without going through the jackpot game.

After the display result in the special figure game becomes a "jackpot", the game is controlled to be in a jackpot game state as an advantageous state for the player.

In the jackpot game state, the jackpot formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is determined by the timing when a predetermined period of time (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) elapses, or the timing until the number of game balls that enter the grand prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9 balls). This will continue until the earliest of the two. The predetermined period is the upper limit period during which the big prize opening can be opened in one round, and hereinafter also referred to as the upper limit opening period. One cycle in which the big prize opening is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be executed repeatedly until it reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 times or 2 times).

In the jackpot game state, the player can receive a prize ball by entering the game ball into the jackpot opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

Incidentally, the jackpot type is set in "jackpot". For example, we prepare multiple types of opening modes for the jackpot (number of rounds and maximum opening period) and gaming states after the jackpot gaming state (normal state, time-saving state, variable probability state, etc.), and set the jackpot type accordingly. has been done. As the jackpot types, there may be provided a jackpot type in which many prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type in which few prize balls can be obtained, or a jackpot type in which few prize balls can be obtained.

After the jackpot gaming state ends, depending on the above-mentioned jackpot type, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a variable probability state.

In the time-saving state, control (time-saving control) is executed to shorten the average special symbol variation time (period for varying the special symbol) compared to the normal state. In the short time state, by shortening the average fluctuation time (period for changing the general pattern) than in the normal state, and by increasing the probability of hitting the normal pattern in the general drawing game compared to the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second starting prize opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbol) is improved, so it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time saving control, variable probability control is executed in which the probability that the displayed result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state. The variable probability state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because it improves the efficiency of changing the special symbols and is also a state where it is easy to hit the jackpot.

The time saving state and the variable probability state continue until any one of the end conditions is met first, such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next jackpot game state. A condition where the termination condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also called number-cutting (number-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability variable, etc.).

A normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, or a variable probability state, and the display result in the Fuzu game is "Fuzu hit". The pachinko game machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game will be a "jackpot", is set to the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return after the power is turned on). This state is controlled in the same way as when no processing is executed).

A state in which variable probability control is being executed is also referred to as a high probability state, and a state in which variable probability control is not executed is also referred to as a low probability state. A state in which time saving control is being executed is also referred to as a high base state, and a state in which time saving control is not being executed is also referred to as a low base state. Combining these, the time saving state is also called a low certainty/high base state, the variable probability state is also called a high certainty/high base state, the normal state is also called a low certainty/low base state, etc. The high certainty state and low base state is also referred to as the high certainty low base state.

Incidentally, the gaming state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, the control may be changed to a variable probability state after the jackpot game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko game machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game or for enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The performance will be explained below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 are performed. It may be performed as an effect using lighting or extinguishing of the lights, movement of the movable body 32, or any effect device including some or all of these.

As a performance executed according to the progress of the game, the "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5 display the first special pattern game or the first special pattern display area 5L, 5C, and 5R. 2. Corresponding to the start of the special figure game, variable display of decorative symbols is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special pattern game or the second special pattern game, the fixed decorative pattern (a combination of three decorative patterns) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern ) is also stopped and displayed (derived).

During the period from when the variable display of the decorative symbols starts until it ends, the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbols may become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode refers to the variable display of decorative symbols that are not yet displayed while the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 form part of a jackpot combination that will be described later. This refers to the manner in which the situation continues.

Furthermore, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned ready-to-win mode being set during the variable display of the decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the percentage of display results (display results of special pattern games and display results of variable display of decorative symbols) becoming a "jackpot" (also referred to as jackpot reliability or jackpot expectation level) is determined depending on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of reach effects are executed. The reach performance includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has higher jackpot reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game becomes a "jackpot", a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 (decorative pattern). The display result of the variable display of symbols is a "jackpot"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7", etc.) are all stopped and displayed on predetermined valid lines in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

In the case of a "probable variable jackpot" that is controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, odd-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "7", etc.) are stopped and displayed, and the variable probability state is changed after the jackpot gaming state ends. In the case of an uncontrolled "uncertain variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6", etc.) may be stopped and displayed all together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative patterns are also referred to as variable probability patterns, and the even-numbered decorative patterns are also referred to as non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After reaching the reach mode with non-probability variable symbols, a promotion performance that ultimately becomes a "probability variable jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special pattern game is "miss", the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern does not become the reach mode, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a fixed decorative pattern (" ) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach out"). In addition, if the display result is "miss", after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a predetermined reach combination that is not a jackpot combination ("reach is off"). '') may be displayed in a stopped state (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "out of reach").

The performances that can be performed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 also include displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (pending display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a preview effect that foretells the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The preview performance includes a preview performance that foretells the reliability of a jackpot in a variable display that is currently being executed, and a preview performance that foretells the reliability of a jackpot in a variable display before execution (a variable display whose execution is pending). As the pre-read preview performance, a performance that changes the display mode of the variable display compatible display (suspended display or active display) to a different mode than usual may be performed.

In addition, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative pattern during the variable display of the decorative pattern and then restarting the variable display, one variable display can be made to appear pseudo as multiple variable displays. A pseudo-continuous performance may also be executed.

Even during the jackpot game state, a jackpot performance for notifying the jackpot game state is executed. As the jackpot performance, a performance that notifies the number of rounds or a promotion performance that indicates that the value of the jackpot game state is improved may be executed.

Further, for example, when a special figure game or the like is not being executed, a demonstration image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. 3, for example. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a firing control board, etc. are arranged on the back side of the pachinko game machine 1. Furthermore, a power supply board 17 is also mounted. Various control boards are not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards with conductor patterns on which electrical components can be mounted, but also electronic circuit boards that are configured to have electrical components mounted on them to achieve specific electrical functions. This concept includes electronic circuit mounting boards.

A power switch 91 is connected to the power supply board 17, and by operating the power switch 91 (turning it on), power from an AC power source such as AC 100V in an external power supply such as a commercial power supply is transferred to the power supply board 17. It can be supplied to electrical components including various control boards such as the main board 11 and the production control board 12. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifier circuit for converting alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC), a power supply circuit for converting a predetermined direct current voltage into a specific direct current voltage (for example, 12 V direct current, 5 V direct current, etc.), etc. We are prepared.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and includes the progress of the above-mentioned games in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of the special drawing game (including management of reservations), execution of the general drawing game (including management of reservations), jackpot, etc. It has a function to control the gaming state, gaming state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , a random number circuit 104, and an I/O (Input/Output port) 105.

The CPU 103 performs processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, production control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 serves as a backup RAM in which the stored contents are saved for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be loaded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 updatesably counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (gaming random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The gaming random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

The I/O 105 includes, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals to be described later) are input, and various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, normal symbol display device 20, first pending). It is configured to include an output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the ordinary card hold display 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal.

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals (when a game ball passes or A detection signal indicating that the switch has entered and the switch has been turned on) is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

A reset signal, a power-off signal, and a clear signal from the power supply board 17 are taken into the switch circuit 110 and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The reset signal is an operation stop signal for stopping the operation of a control circuit such as the game control microcomputer 100, and can be output using either a power supply monitoring circuit, a watchdog timer built-in IC, or a system reset IC. Good to have. The power-off signal becomes an OFF state when a predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko game machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and becomes an ON state when a period in which the predetermined power supply voltage is below a predetermined value continues for a power-off reference time or longer. Become. The clear signal is turned on, for example, when a clear switch 92 provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed.

The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door. Transmit.

A display monitor 29, a display changeover switch 31, a setting key 51, a setting changeover switch 52, and a door open sensor 90 are connected to the main board 11. The door opening sensor 90 detects opening of the gaming machine frame 3 including the glass door frame 3a.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) is a production control board that sends production control commands (commands that specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game as part of the control of the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The production control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the production control board 12. The performance control command includes, for example, various decision results on the main board 11 (for example, display results of the special figure game (including jackpot type), fluctuation patterns used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later), etc. )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big prize opening, occurrence of winnings, number of pending memories, game status), occurrence of errors, etc. are included.

The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, and receives production control commands and performs production (various productions according to the progress of the game) based on the received production control commands. It has a function of executing various notifications (including various notifications such as driving the movable body 32, notification of errors, notification of power outage recovery, etc.).

The performance control board 12 is equipped with a performance control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control section 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I/O 125.

The production control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to perform processing together with the display control unit 123 to execute the production (processing for realizing the above-mentioned functions of the production control board 12; (including decisions, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The performance control CPU 120 displays execution of the performance based on detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by a player is detected, and a signal that appropriately indicates the operation content). The control unit 123 may also be instructed.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), etc., and executes a performance based on a performance execution instruction from the performance control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display a performance image by supplying a video signal corresponding to the performance to be executed to the image display device 5 based on a performance execution instruction from the performance control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal that designates the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound in synchronization with the display of the effect images and turn on/off the game effect lamps 9. or supplies a lamp signal (a signal specifying the lighting/extinguishing mode of the lamp) to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits that drive the speakers 8L and 8R, and drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound specified by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. let

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits that drive the game effect lamps 9, drives the game effect lamps 9 based on the lamp signals, and turns on/off the game effect lamps 9 in a manner specified by the lamp signals. do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

Note that the production control CPU 120 executes audio output, control of lamp lighting/extinguishing (supply of sound designation signals and lamp signals, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of signals for operating the movable body 32, etc.) You can do it like this.

The random number circuit 124 updatesably counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (random numbers for effects) used to execute various effects. The random number for presentation may be updated by the presentation control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

The I/O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 is an input port for receiving production control commands transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). It consists of an output port and an output port.

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the production control board 12, the audio control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also referred to as subboards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (function) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be explained.

(Main operations of main board 11)
First, the main operations of the main board 11 will be explained. When power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes game control main processing. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first sets interrupts to be prohibited (step S1). Next, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output ports, etc.), settings to make the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether the recovery conditions are satisfied (step S3). The recovery condition can be satisfied when the clear signal is off, there is backup data, and the backup RAM is normal. If, for example, a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed when power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, an on-state clear signal is input to the game control microcomputer 100. If such an on-state clear signal is input, it may be determined in step S3 that the recovery condition is not satisfied. It is sufficient that the backup data can be stored in the RAM 102, which serves as a backup RAM for game control. In step S3, the presence or absence of backup data, the presence or absence of data errors, etc. may be confirmed or inspected to determine whether the recovery conditions can be met.

If the recovery condition is satisfied (step S3; Yes), the setting confirmation process (step S5) is executed after executing the recovery process (step S4). Through the recovery process in step S4, a work area is set based on the contents stored in the RAM 102. By setting the work area using the backup data stored in the RAM 102, the gaming state can be restored to the state it was in when the power supply stopped. For example, if the special symbols are changing, the special symbol can be changed from the state before the stoppage. It is sufficient if the fluctuation of the symbols can be resumed.

If the recovery condition is not satisfied (step S3; No), initialization processing (step S6) is performed, and then setting change processing (step S7) is performed. The initialization process in step S6 includes a clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and initial values are set in the work area by executing the clear process.

In the setting confirmation process of step S5, it is determined whether predetermined setting confirmation conditions are satisfied. The setting confirmation condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when power supply is started. The setting confirmation process in step S5 is executed when the recovery conditions including that the clear signal is in the OFF state are satisfied in step S3. Therefore, since the setting confirmation condition can be satisfied only when the clear signal is in the OFF state, the fact that the clear signal is in the OFF state can also be included in the setting confirmation condition.

If the setting confirmation conditions are satisfied in the setting confirmation process in step S5, the setting confirmation state is reached in which the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed, and the settings are changed from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12. A confirmation start command is sent. In the setting confirmation state, the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed by the display on the display monitor 29. When ending the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting confirmation state, it may be in a game stop state in which the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped. When the game is in the stopped state, firing of game balls by operating the batting operation handle, detection of game balls by various switches, etc. are stopped, and the first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, and normal symbols are stopped. The display 20 may be controlled to stop displaying losing symbols or the like, or to display a display corresponding to a game stop state different from losing symbols. When the setting confirmation state ends, the accompanying game stop state may also end.

In the setting change process of step S7, it is determined whether predetermined setting change conditions are satisfied. The setting change condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when power supply is started. The setting change condition may include that the clear signal is in the on state.

If the setting change conditions are satisfied in the setting change process in step S7, the setting change state is entered in which the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed, and the settings are changed from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. A start change command is sent. In the setting change state, the setting value is displayed on the display monitor 29, and the numerical value displayed on the display monitor 29 is sequentially updated and displayed every time an operation of the setting changeover switch 52 is detected. Thereafter, based on the setting key 51 being turned off by an operation by an attendant at the game parlor, etc., the setting value displayed on the display monitor 29 is stored (updated storage) in the backup area of the RAM 102, and the setting value displayed on the display monitor 29 is stored (updated storage). Turn off the light. When ending the setting change state, a setting change end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting change state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be placed in the game stop state, similar to when it is in the setting confirmation state. When the setting change state ends, the accompanying game stop state may also end.

On the production control board 12 side, when receiving the setting confirmation start command or the setting change start command, control may be performed to notify that the setting is being confirmed or that the setting is being changed. For example, a predetermined image may be displayed on the image display device 5, a predetermined sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or a light emitting member such as a game effect lamp 9 may be caused to emit light in a predetermined manner.

The clear signal is turned on, for example, by pressing down a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17. Therefore, when the power supply is started, if the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is on, then if the clear switch is on, the initialization process of step S6 and step The setting change process in S7 is executed to enable control to the setting change state, and if the clear switch is off, the recovery process in step S4 and the setting confirmation process in step S5 are executed to enable control to the setting confirmation state. When power supply is started, if the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is off or the setting key 51 is off, the initialization process of step S6 is executed if the clear switch is on. However, if the clear switch is off, the recovery process in step S4 is executed, but the setting confirmation state is not controlled.

After executing the setting confirmation process or the setting change process, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process to initialize the random number circuit 104 (step S8). Then, the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S9), and the interrupt is permitted (step S10). ). After that, loop processing begins. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

The CPU 103, which has executed such game control main processing, receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and, upon accepting the interrupt request, executes the game control timer interrupt processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. When starting the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. It is determined whether detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Next, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is diagnosed for abnormality, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of jackpot occurrences, etc.) and starting information (starting Data such as information indicating the number of winnings, etc.) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times the probability variable state has been reached, etc.) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a gaming random number updating process is executed to update at least a part of the gaming random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software (step S24). After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing management of execution and suspension of the special symbol game, control of the jackpot game state, control of the game state, and the like.

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal pattern process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby managing execution and suspension of the normal pattern game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball to the passing gate 41), This makes it possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal map hit". The normal pattern game is executed by driving the normal pattern display 20, and the number of normal patterns pending is displayed by lighting the normal pattern pending display 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process processing, processing when a power outage occurs, processing for paying out prize balls, etc. may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt processing. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may set transmission control commands in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process is performed in which the effect control command set for transmission is transmitted to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. After executing the command control process, interrupts are permitted, and then the game control timer interrupt process is ended.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 5 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a starting winning determination process (step S101).

In the starting winning determination process, a process is executed to detect the occurrence of a starting winning, store pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and update the pending storage number. When a starting prize occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the type of jackpot) and fluctuation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Furthermore, processing for pre-reading and determining display results and fluctuation patterns may be performed based on the extracted random number values. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, transmission settings are made to the production control board 12 to send a production control command for specifying the occurrence of a starting prize, the number of pending memories, and judgment results such as pre-reading judgment. be exposed. The performance control command at the time of start winning that is set to be transmitted is transferred from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. transmitted to.

After executing the starting winning determination process in step S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission settings are made to transmit the performance control command corresponding to each process to the performance control board 12.

The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of reservation information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, the display result determines whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is a "jackpot" and if it is a "jackpot", the jackpot type. is determined (predetermined) before it is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (either a jackpot symbol or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set in accordance with the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. Note that the special pattern game using the second special pattern may be executed with priority over the special pattern game using the first special pattern (also referred to as special pattern 2 priority play). Further, the winning order of the game balls in the first starting winning hole and the second starting winning hole may be stored, and the starting conditions for the special figure game may be established in the winning order (also referred to as winning order completion).

When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) stored in the ROM 101 are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the production control board 12. In the production control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". This fluctuation pattern setting process includes a process of determining one of multiple types of fluctuation patterns using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern, based on the pre-determined result of whether or not the display result is a "jackpot". It is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern includes the execution time of the special figure game (special figure variation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of decorative symbols), the variable display mode of the ornamental symbols (the presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display period of the decorative symbols. It specifies the content of the performance (type of reach performance, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation process includes a process of making settings for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time since the special symbol started to fluctuate. It includes processes such as measuring. It is also determined whether the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time after starting the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3" and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stopping process, the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the finalized special symbol that becomes the display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). Contains processing to configure settings for Then, when the display result is a "jackpot", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". When the display result is "lost", the game state is also updated when the time saving state or the variable probability state is controlled, and when the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing to start a round in the jackpot game state and set the jackpot opening state based on the display result being a "jackpot", etc. It is. When the big winning opening is opened, a process is executed to supply a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door. At this time, for example, depending on the jackpot type, the opening upper limit period for keeping the jackpot open and the upper limit number of rounds to be executed are set. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing is completed.

The jackpot opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". This jackpot opening process includes a process of measuring the elapsed time since the jackpot opening is opened, and a process of measuring the elapsed time from when the jackpot opening is opened, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the jackpot opening This includes processing for determining whether it is time to return the switch from an open state to a closed state. Then, when returning the big prize opening to the closed state, after executing a process such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The jackpot opening process ends.

The jackpot opening process in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening process includes a process to determine whether the number of rounds to open the jackpot has reached the set upper limit number of runs, and a process to enter the jackpot game state when the upper limit number of runs has been reached. This includes processing to make settings for terminating the process. When the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round has reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5". The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot ending process includes a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending performance is executed as a performance operation to notify the end of the jackpot gaming state, and a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state has changed. It includes processing to perform various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such settings are made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

The pachinko game machine 1 is configured such that the probability of winning a jackpot and the ball hitting rate change depending on the set value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, by using a display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the jackpot winning probability and ball launch rate are changed. For example, the set value has six levels from 1 to 6, where 6 has the highest probability of winning the jackpot, and as the value decreases in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the probability of winning the jackpot decreases. In this example, when 6 is set as the setting value, it is the highest advantage for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the advantage gradually decreases. . If the probability of winning a jackpot changes according to the set value, the ball launch rate may also change according to the set value. While the probability of winning a jackpot is constant regardless of the set value, the number of rounds in the jackpot game state may vary depending on the set value. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured to be able to set any one of a plurality of setting values that have different degrees of advantage for the player. The setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are notified by transmitting a setting value designation command from the main board 11 side to the performance control board 12 side.

FIG. 7 shows an example of the configuration of the display result determination table. FIG. 7(A) shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the first special symbol used when the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, and FIG. 7(B) shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the first special symbol used when the variable special symbol is the second A configuration example of a second special figure display result determination table used in the case of a figure is shown. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101. In the display result determination table, the hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 is assigned to the special symbol display result, which is a variable display result of the special symbol, according to the set value. The random number value MR1 is a random number value for determining the display result, and the value is randomly updated in the range of 0 to 65535. As the display result determination table, a common display result determination table may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

As shown in FIG. 7(A), when the variable special figure is the first special figure, if the setting value is 1 and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, it is in the range of 0 to 65535. It is a numerical value that can take a value, and among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random number MR1 for judging the special figure display result, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "jackpot", and 65317 to 65535 are assigned to "time saving". Other numerical ranges are assigned as "outliers". In addition, if the setting value is 1 and the gaming state is variable probability, of the hit determination values mentioned above, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "jackpot", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". Assigned. Incidentally, the case where the setting value of the first variable special figure is 2 to 6 and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state is as shown in FIG. 7(A).

As shown in FIG. 7(B), when the variable special figure is the second special figure, if the setting value is 1 and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, it is in the range of 0 to 65535. It is a numerical value that can take a value, and among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random number MR1 for judging the special figure display result, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "jackpot", and 65317 to 65425 are assigned to "time saving". Other numerical ranges are assigned as "outliers". In addition, if the setting value is 1 and the gaming state is variable probability, of the hit determination values mentioned above, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "jackpot", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". Assigned. Incidentally, the case where the variable special figure has a setting value of 2 to 6 in the second special figure and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state is as shown in FIG. 7(B).

Here, if we pay attention to the numerical range of the hit judgment value assigned to "Jackpot" and "Time-saving loss" in each display result judgment table, as shown in Fig. 8, when the gaming state is normal state or time-saving state In the first special figure display result determination table, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit determination values is set as a common numerical range of jackpot determination values for determining a jackpot regardless of the set value.

In addition, when the setting value is 1, only the common numerical range of jackpot determination values for determining jackpots is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to "jackpot"), while setting value 2 ~ In the case of the setting value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each setting value from 1238 is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of this jackpot judgment value is the range of 1238 to 1253 for setting value 2, the range of 1238 to 1272 for setting value 3, the range of 1238 to 1292 for setting value 4, and the range of 1238 to 1317 for setting value 5. , the setting value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively.

In other words, in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, if the setting value is 1, the common hit determination value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 is selected. Only numbers within the numerical range (1020-1237) are assigned to the "jackpot", while if the set value is 2 or more, the non-common numerical range is added to the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment values. Numbers within the range are assigned a "jackpot". Furthermore, the non-common numerical value range increases from 1238 as the set value increases.

For this reason, the jackpot probability is set at 1020 as the standard value for the jackpot determination value (jackpot standard value), and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical range that is continuous with the common numerical range increases, so the jackpot probability increases. go.

Furthermore, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the gaming state is the normal state or the time-saving state, the range from 65317 to 65535 among the winning determination values determines whether the time-saving win or loss occurs regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the time saving judgment value. If we pay attention to the case where the setting value is 6, as mentioned above, 1020 to 1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the jackpot judgment value, and there is also a time saving function. The loss judgment value is in the range of 65317 to 65535, with 65317 as the reference value for loss with time saver (loss reference value with time saver), in a numerical range different from the jackpot judgment value range (1020 to 1346) of the setting value 6. This setting prevents the numerical range of the time saving loss judgment value from overlapping with the range of the jackpot judgment value which changes according to each set value.

In addition, in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is in a variable probability state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values is the jackpot determination value for determining a jackpot regardless of the setting value. It is set to a common numerical range.

When the setting value is 1, only the common numerical range of jackpot judgment values for determining jackpots is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to "jackpot"), while setting value 2 to setting In the case of the value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1347 is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of this jackpot judgment value is the range of 1347 to 1383 for setting value 2, the range of 1347 to 1429 for setting value 3, the range of 1347 to 1487 for setting value 4, and the range of 1347 to 1556 for setting value 5. , and the setting value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674.

In other words, in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is variable probability state, when the set value is 1, among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, the common numerical range ( 1020 to 1346) are assigned to the "jackpot", but if the set value is 2 or more, the jackpot judgment value within the range of the common numerical value range plus the non-common numerical range A numerical value is assigned to a “jackpot.” Furthermore, the non-common numerical value range increases from 1347 as the set value increases.

For this reason, the jackpot probability is set at 1020 as the standard value for the jackpot determination value (jackpot standard value), and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical range that is continuous with the common numerical range increases, so the jackpot probability increases. go.

In the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1020 to 1237 among the hit determination values is the jackpot determination value for determining a jackpot regardless of the set value. is set to a common numerical range.

In addition, when the setting value is 1, only the common numerical range of jackpot determination values for determining jackpots is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to "jackpot"), while setting value 2 ~ In the case of the setting value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each setting value from 1238 is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of this jackpot judgment value is the range of 1238 to 1253 for setting value 2, the range of 1238 to 1272 for setting value 3, the range of 1238 to 1292 for setting value 4, and the range of 1238 to 1317 for setting value 5. , the setting value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively.

In other words, in this pachinko game machine 1, when the setting value is 1 in the second special symbol display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the value can be taken in the range of 0 to 65535. Among the hit judgment values, only the numbers within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to the "jackpot", while if the set value is 2 or more, the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment values is assigned. Numerical values within the range plus the non-common numerical value range are assigned to the "jackpot". Furthermore, the non-common numerical value range increases from 1238 as the set value increases.

For this reason, the jackpot probability is set at 1020 as the standard value for the jackpot determination value (jackpot standard value), and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical range that is continuous with the common numerical range increases, so the jackpot probability increases. go.

Furthermore, in the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time-saving state, the range from 65317 to 65425 among the winning determination values determines whether the time-saving win or loss occurs regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the time saving judgment value. If we pay attention to the case where the setting value is 6, as mentioned above, 1020 to 1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the jackpot judgment value, and there is also a time saving function. The loss judgment value is in the range of 65317 to 65425, with 65317 as the reference value for loss with time saver (loss reference value with time saver), in a numerical range different from the jackpot judgment value range (1020 to 1346) of the setting value 6. This setting prevents the numerical range of the time saving loss judgment value from overlapping with the range of the jackpot judgment value which changes according to each set value.

In the display result determination table for the second special figure when the gaming state is in a variable probability state, the range from 1020 to 1346 among the hit determination values is the common numerical value of the jackpot determination value for determining a jackpot regardless of the set value. The range is set. The characteristics of the other second special figure display result determination table are the same as the first special figure display result determination table.

As mentioned above, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, regardless of the setting value, 65317 to When the range of 65535 is set to the common numerical range with and without time saving, and the variable special symbol is the second special symbol, the setting value will be changed in both the normal state and the time saving state. Regardless, the range of 65317 to 65425 is set as a common numerical range with and without time saving. In other words, when the gaming state is normal and when the time-saving state is set, the rate at which the variable display result is a loss with time-saving is the same for all setting values, so depending on the setting value, the gambling can be prevented from becoming excessively high. Furthermore, regarding the time saving error, which is assigned a common judgment value number for each setting value, all setting values are set in a continuous numerical range from 65317, which is the reference value for the time saving error, so the display is variable. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load on the CPU 103 related to determining whether the result is a time saving or not.

In addition, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the settable setting values are six from 1 to 6, but the setting values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more. . Furthermore, the smaller the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the more advantageous it may be to the player.

The jackpot type may be determined at different ratios depending on the setting value based on the allocation of judgment values in the jackpot type judgment table. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined by a common ratio regardless of the setting value. The variation pattern may be determined at different rates depending on the set value, based on the allocation of determination values in the variation pattern determination table. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined at a common rate regardless of the set value. The setting value may be suggested by the frequency with which normal reach and super reach are performed by varying the execution rate of normal reach and super reach depending on the setting value. Alternatively, the execution rate of normal reach and super reach may be the same regardless of the setting value. In addition, it may be possible to perform arbitrary setting suggestion effects at different rates depending on the setting value.

(Main operations of the production control board 12)
Next, the main operations in the production control board 12 will be explained. When the effect control board 12 receives power supply voltage from a power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the production control main process shown in FIG. Performs register settings for the installed CTC (counter/timer circuit). In addition, initial operation control processing is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control is executed to perform initial operations of the movable body 32, such as control to drive the movable body 32 to return to the original position, and control to perform predetermined operation checks.

Thereafter, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on, for example, a register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and the process waits.

Furthermore, on the side of the production control board 12, an interrupt for receiving a production control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to a timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt that occurs when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the production control INT signal being turned on, the production control CPU 120 automatically disables interrupts, but if a CPU that does not automatically disable interrupts is used, interrupts are disabled. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI order). The production control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the production control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, an effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port included in the I/O 125 that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The production control command taken in at this time is stored in a production control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various production control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the production control command reception buffer, the read production control commands are Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read performance control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that the performance control command received and the content specified by the performance control command can be confirmed in the performance control process processing. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the performance control command specifies a gaming state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background according to the gaming state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the production control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the movable body 32. Control is performed to operate various presentation devices, such as driving operations. Further, regarding the content of control of performance operations using various performance devices, judgments, decisions, settings, etc. are performed in accordance with performance control commands transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the performance control process processing in step S76, a performance random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a portion of the performance random numbers used on the performance control board 12 are updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 9 as the production control process process. In the performance control process shown in FIG. 10, the performance control CPU 120 first executes a pre-read notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-read preview setting process, for example, based on the performance control command at the time of start-up winning that is transmitted from the main board 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-read preview performance are performed. Further, processing for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the production control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes of steps S170 to S175, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command specifying the start of variable display has been received from the main board 11. Contains such as. When it is determined to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5, the value of the production process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and fluctuation pattern specified by the production control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern, the reach effect, etc. It determines whether or not various performances such as preview performances are to be executed, their mode, execution start timing, and the like. Then, a performance control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the performance) that reflects the determination result etc. is set. Thereafter, based on the set performance control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is ended. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols in response to an instruction to start variable display of decorative symbols.

The variable display effect processing in step S172 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display performance process, the performance control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display a performance image based on the performance control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , driving the movable body 32 , outputting audio and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the audio control board 13 , and outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14 . Various performance controls are executed during variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/flashing the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by outputting the output. After performing such performance control, for example, a termination code indicating the end of the variable display of decorative patterns has been read from the performance control pattern, or a command has been received from the main board 11 specifying that fixed decorative patterns should be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, etc., the determined decorative pattern that becomes the display result of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the variable display production process is completed.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure winning waiting process, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not a performance control command has been received from the main board 11 that designates starting a jackpot game state. Then, when receiving a production control command specifying to start a jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is updated to "4". In addition, if the waiting time for receiving the command elapses without receiving a command specifying the start of the jackpot game state, the display result in the special figure game is determined to be a "loss", and the presentation process flag is flagged. The value of is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the production process flag is updated, the waiting process for each special figure ends.

The jackpot performance process in step S174 is a process that is executed when the value of the performance process flag is "6". In this jackpot performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the jackpot game state, and executes various performance controls in the jackpot game state based on the set content. In addition, in the jackpot production process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify ending the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "5", which is a value corresponding to the ending production process. ” and ends the jackpot performance process.

The ending effect processing in step S175 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending performance processing, the performance control CPU 120 sets a performance control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and performs various performance controls of the ending performance at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the production process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending production process is ended.

(Variation of basic explanation)
This invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 explained in the basic explanation above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 described above is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of a winning, but the game media is enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of a winning. It may also be an enclosed game machine.

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") may be displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol does not need to be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" does not need to be displayed as a display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 was shown as a gaming machine, but medals are inserted and a predetermined number of bets are set, and multiple types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operating lever by the player. A slot machine that can execute a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player when the combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form in which they are distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko game machine 1 on a removable recording medium, but are provided in advance in a form such as a computer device etc. The software may be distributed by being installed on the storage device of the user. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing section, the program and data for realizing the present invention can be distributed by being downloaded from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. I don't mind.

The game can be executed not only by attaching a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in internal memory, etc. It may also be executed directly using hardware resources of other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices via a network.

In addition, in this specification, expressions that compare various proportions such as the execution rate of production (expressions such as "high", "low", "different", etc.) do not mean that one is a proportion of "0%". May include. For example, one of the ratios is "0%" and the other is "100%" or a ratio of less than "100%".

Next, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be explained based on FIGS. 11-1 to 11-64. In addition, in the explanation of each step in the flowchart, for example, "Step S1" may be abbreviated as "S1" or "069SGS1", "Normal reach" may be abbreviated as "N reach", "Super reach" may be abbreviated as "SP reach", etc. It is sometimes abbreviated as. Further, "variation" is sometimes referred to as "variable display". In addition, configurations that are similar to those of the pachinko game machine 1 described in the basic explanation or have different shapes, arrangement positions, etc. but have similar functions will be designated by the same reference numerals and detailed explanations will be omitted. In addition, in the following, the front side of Fig. 11-1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko game machine 1, and the back side is the back (rear) side, and the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the pachinko game machine 1 when viewed from the front side. The explanation will be based on the direction. Note that the front surface of the pachinko game machine 1 in this embodiment is the facing surface that faces the player who plays the game with the pachinko game machine 1.

[Embodiment 1]
Embodiment 1 will be described below. As explained in FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a jackpot display result set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6) with different display ratios. It will be explained as a gaming machine in which the jackpot probability is set to approximately 1/319, and the jackpot probability is not settable.

Furthermore, even if the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (in this example, 900 times) in a row with low certainty after the gaming machine is powered on (when RAM clear processing is executed) or after a jackpot occurs, When the next jackpot does not occur, the game may be controlled to a time-saving state B (also referred to as a relief time-saving state or relief time-saving state) among a plurality of types of time-saving states. This relief time reduction is provided to help players who have not won a jackpot despite playing games for a long period of time (for example, to reduce investment in games). , in this example, is a gaming state called "play time".

In this embodiment, when controlled to jackpot A among multiple types of jackpots, variable display is performed 110 times in time saving state A (low probability/high base state) among multiple types of time saving states. While the number of variable displays from the end of the time saving state A to the arrival of the rescue time saving is 790 times, if it is controlled to either jackpot B or jackpot C among multiple types of jackpots, the probability variable state (high probability /high base state), the variable display is performed 110 times, so the number of variable displays remaining from the end of the probability variable state to the arrival of the relief time reduction is 900 times. Further, in the present embodiment, the number of variable display times in the time saving state B (low probability/high base state) based on the value of the rescue time saving number counter becoming "0" is 1100 times.

In this embodiment, the left side of the image display device 5 on the game board 2 of the pachinko game machine 1 is formed as a left gaming area where game balls can flow down, and the right side of the image display device 5 on the game board 2 is It is formed in the right game area where game balls can flow down. A game ball weakly launched by the firing device flows down a first path in the left gaming area, and a gaming ball strongly launched by the firing device flows down a second path in the right gaming area.

In this embodiment, the special variable winning ball device 7 is formed with a first big winning hole and a second big winning hole along the downward direction of the game balls. The first big prize opening is opened and closed by driving the solenoid 069SG2A (see Figure 11-2) to open and close the big winning opening door (not shown), which allows the game ball to enter the open state and the game ball to enter the closed state where the game ball cannot enter. It is possible to change the state. The second grand prize opening is opened and closed by driving the solenoid 069SG2B (see Figure 11-3) to open and close the grand prize opening door (not shown). It is possible to change the state.

Furthermore, in the first grand prize opening, a first count switch 069SG023A that can detect game balls is provided, and in the second grand prize opening, a second count switch 069SG023B that can detect game balls is provided. There is.

In other words, the game balls flowing down the left gaming area (first route) can be won in the general winning opening 10 and the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A, and can be won in the right gaming area (second route). ), the game balls flowing down enter the second starting winning hole formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, the general winning hole 10, the first big winning hole or the second big winning hole formed by the special variable winning ball device 7. It is possible to pass through the passage gate 41.

Note that the switch circuit 110 in this embodiment is connected to a first count switch 069SG023A, a second count switch 069SG023B, and a jackpot start switch 069SG024 built in the jackpot start gate 069SG042.

A plurality of obstacle nails are arranged between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7. For this reason, the game balls flowing down the left gaming area cannot win the second starting prize opening or the big winning opening, and the gaming balls flowing down the right gaming area cannot win the first starting prize opening. There is.

As shown in FIG. 11-2, at a predetermined position of the game board 2 of the pachinko game machine 1 in this embodiment (for example, the lower left position of the game area), there is a first special figure that can display a variable display of the first special figure. 1 Special symbol display device 069SG004A, 2nd special symbol display device 069SG004B capable of variable display of the 2nd special symbol, 1st reservation display device 069SG025A capable of displaying the 1st reserved memory number, capable of displaying the 2nd reserved memory number A second reservation display 069SG025B, a normal symbol display 069SG020 that can perform variable display of ordinary symbols, a regular symbol reservation display 069SG025C that can display the number of stored regular symbols, and a number of rounds of the jackpot game during a jackpot game ( Round indicator 069SG131 that can display jackpot type), jackpot game state, high accuracy/high base state (variable probability state), low accuracy/high base state (time saving state), etc. A game in which a game ball is launched toward the right gaming area. The right-handed lamp 069SG132 lights up in the high-accuracy/high-base state (probability variable state), the variable-probability lamp 069SG133 lights up in the high-accuracy/high-base state (probability-variable state), and the low-accuracy/high-base state (probability variable state) and the low-accuracy/high-base state (time-saving state). A game information display section is provided in which lighted time-saving lamps 069SG134 are collectively arranged. In addition, when the gaming state is the normal state, the right-handed lamp 069SG132 lights up exceptionally from the timing when the variable display stops when the variable display result becomes a jackpot.

As shown in FIG. 11-2, the main board 11 transmits gaming information (signals) to external devices such as a management computer of the gaming hall where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed via a terminal board (not shown). It is equipped with an information output circuit for output.

In this embodiment, the second big winning opening is provided with a V winning opening and an outlet located downstream of the V winning opening. Further, a variable V winning ball device (V lid) is provided on the upstream side of the V winning opening. The variable V winning ball device changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid. In other words, the game ball flowing down inside the second big winning hole can pass through the V winning hole when the variable V winning ball device is in the open state, and can pass through the V winning hole when the variable V winning ball device is in the closed state. It is assumed that the water cannot pass through the water and flows down to the outlet.

As shown in FIG. 11-2, the main board 11 includes a V switch 069SG023B1 that can detect, via the switch circuit 110, that a game ball has passed through the V winning hole provided downstream of the second big winning hole. and an ejection switch 069SG023B2 that can detect that the game ball has passed through the ejection port.

Further, a vibration motor 61 built in the push button 31B and a movable body motor 207 for operating the movable body 32 are connected to the effect control board 12. In addition, the lamp control board 14 includes a right-handed LED 069SG031 for encouraging right-handed operation, a first special symbol LED 069SG032 that lights up during variable display of the first special symbol, and an LED 069SG032 that lights up during variable display of the second special symbol. A second special figure LED069SG033 that lights up, a first hold LED069SG034A that lights up when the first hold memory number is 1 to 2, and a first hold LED069SG034B that lights up when the first hold memory number is 3 to 4. , a second hold LED069SG035A that lights up when the second hold memory number is 1 to 2, a second hold LED069SG035B that lights up when the second hold memory number is 3 to 4, and a built-in push button 31B. The button LED 62, the movable body LED 208 built into the movable body 32, and the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12 and 9R1 to 9R12 provided in the gaming machine frame 3 are connected.

FIG. 11-3(A) is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 11-3(A), in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the fluctuation pattern determination. Numerical data indicating each of the random number value (category) MR3 for normal map display result determination, the random number value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4, and the random number value (category) MR6 for determining the fluctuation pattern, Controlled to be countable. Note that random numbers other than these may be used to enhance the gaming effect. These random numbers MR1 to MR6 may be counted by updating software in the CPU 103 using different random counters, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. The random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as gaming random numbers.

Note that although this embodiment exemplifies a mode in which each of the random numbers MR1 to MR6 is used as a value in the range shown in FIG. 11-3(A), the present invention is not limited to this, and may be The range of each random number value MR1 to MR6 may be varied depending on the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1.

In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, and uses the RAM 102 as a work area to execute various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. Furthermore, the CPU 103 is capable of generating all of the various random numbers used on the main board 11 side by executing a random number generation program.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores, in addition to game control programs, various table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data that constitutes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations and decisions. The ROM 101 also contains table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and variable display of each symbol in the variable display of special symbols, normal symbols, etc. A variation pattern determination table and the like that store a plurality of types of variation patterns serving as modes are stored.

FIG. 11-3(B) shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. As the special figure display result judgment table, a common special figure display result judgment table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special figure and the second special figure are used. A separate special figure display result determination table may be used for the second special figure.

The special figure display result determination table is a variable display result and a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special figure display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special figure display device 4B. Before the finalized special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to in order to determine whether or not to control the variable display result as a "jackpot" into a jackpot game state based on the random number MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. This is the table that will be used.

In the special figure display result determination table, the special figure display result determination table determines whether the gaming state of the pachinko game machine 1 is a normal state, a time-saving state (low probability state), or a variable probability state (high probability state). A numerical value (judgment value) that is compared with the random value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of "jackpot" or "miss".

In the special figure display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is used to determine whether or not to treat the special figure display result as a "jackpot" and control it to a jackpot gaming state. This is the judgment data assigned to the result. In the special figure display result judgment table, when the gaming state is in the variable probability state (high probability state), more judgment values are determined for the special figure of "jackpot" than when the gaming state is in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Assigned to display results. As a result, in a variable probability state (high probability state) in which probability variable control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, when the pachinko game machine 1 is in a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state), the special figure display result is set as a "jackpot" and the jackpot game state is controlled. Then, compared to the determined probability (approximately 1/319.68), the probability that the special figure display result is determined as a "jackpot" and the jackpot game state is controlled becomes higher (approximately 1/80.02). That is, in the special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a variable probability state (high probability state), it is determined that control is to be made into a jackpot gaming state compared to when it is in a normal state or a time saving state. In order to increase the probability, the determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot game state.

The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, in addition to the display result determination table for the first special symbol and the display result determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 7, the jackpot type determination table (C1) shown in FIG. In addition to the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in Figure 11-3 (C2), the fluctuation pattern determination table, the regular symbol display result determination table (not shown), the regular symbol fluctuation pattern It includes a decision table (not shown) and the like.

Note that the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is configured such that the probability of winning the jackpot (ball exit rate) does not change depending on the setting value; ) may be changed.

(Jackpot type determination table)
FIG. 11-3 (C1) and FIG. 11-3 (C2) are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. It is. Among these, in Figure 11-3 (C1), the jackpot type is determined using the reserved memory based on the game ball entering the first starting prize hole (that is, when the first special symbol is variablely displayed). This is a table for when Further, in FIG. 11-3 (C1), the jackpot type is determined using the reserved memory based on the game ball entering the second starting prize hole (that is, when the second special symbol is variablely displayed). This is a table of cases.

The jackpot type determination table selects the jackpot type from jackpot A to jackpot D based on a random number (MR2) for determining the jackpot when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. This is a table that is referenced to determine the

Here, the jackpot type in this embodiment will be explained using FIG. 11-3(D). In this embodiment, as jackpot types, jackpot A, jackpot B, jackpot C, and jackpot D are provided, in which time saving control is executed over a maximum of 110 variable displays after the jackpot game state ends. In addition, these jackpot A, jackpot B, jackpot C, and jackpot D occur when the game ball enters the second jackpot in the first round of the jackpot game state and then enters the V jackpot, thereby ending the jackpot game. It is also a jackpot in which probability variable control is later executed over a maximum of 110 variable displays.

In this embodiment, the open state of the variable V winning ball device (V lid) includes a short open state in which the period of being in the open state is short (for example, 0.1 seconds), and a long open state in which the period of being in the open state is long. state (for example, 15 seconds). For jackpot A and jackpot D, the variable V winning ball device is in the short open state in the first round of the jackpot gaming state, and for jackpot B and jackpot C, the variable V winning ball device is in the long open state in the first round of the jackpot gaming state. shall be.

The jackpot game state due to "Jackpot A" changes the second big prize opening to an open state that is advantageous to the player in the first round, and changes the first big prize opening to an advantageous state for the player in the second to sixth rounds. It is a normal open jackpot that changes to an open state. In addition, in "Jackpot A", since the variable V winning ball device is in a short-circuit open state in the first round, it is extremely difficult to put the game ball into the V winning hole, and the probability variable control is not executed. Since you can't expect it, it's essentially a regular jackpot.

The jackpot game state due to "Jackpot B" changes the second jackpot in the first round to an open state that is advantageous for the player, and the first jackpot in the second to sixth rounds that is advantageous to the player. It is a normal open jackpot that changes to an open state. In addition, in "Jackpot B", the variable V winning ball device is in the long open state in the first round, so it is extremely easy to put the game ball into the V winning hole, and the probability change control is executed. Since you can expect it, it will be a real surefire jackpot.

The jackpot game state due to "Jackpot C" changes the second big prize opening to an open state that is advantageous to the player in the first round, and changes the first big prize opening to an advantageous state for the player in the second to 10th rounds. It is a normal open jackpot that changes to an open state. In addition, in "Jackpot C", the variable V winning ball device is in the long open state in the first round, so it is extremely easy to put the game ball into the V winning hole, and the probability variable control is not executed. Since you can expect it, it will be a real surefire jackpot.

The jackpot game state due to "Jackpot D" changes the second jackpot in the first round to an open state that is advantageous for the player, and in the second to tenth rounds, the first jackpot is opened to the advantage of the player. It is a normal open jackpot that changes to an open state. In addition, in "Jackpot D", the variable V winning ball device is in a short open state in the first round, so it is extremely difficult to put the game ball into the V winning hole, and the probability variable control is not executed. Since you can't expect it, it's essentially a regular jackpot.

In addition, in this embodiment, although the form in which four types of jackpot A to jackpot D are provided as jackpot types is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of jackpot types is three or less, or Five or more types may be provided.

Also, as shown in Figure 11-3 (C1), in the jackpot type judgment table (for the first special symbol), out of the range of judgment values of MR2 from 0 to 299, 0 to 149 are assigned to jackpot A. 150 to 296 are assigned to jackpot B, and 297 to 299 are assigned to jackpot D. On the other hand, as shown in Figure 11-3 (C2), in the jackpot type judgment table (for the second special symbol), out of the judgment value range 0 to 299 of MR2, 0 to 149 are assigned to jackpot B. 150 to 224 are assigned to jackpot C, and 225 to 299 are assigned to jackpot D.

In other words, in this embodiment, when the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, the game ball is likely to enter the V-winning slot in the first round of the jackpot game state at a rate of 49%. If you win a prize in the V winning slot, you can perform variable probability control, and if you do not win in the V winning slot, you can perform time saving control. Furthermore, if the variable special symbol is the second special symbol, the game ball will be in a state where it is easy to enter the V winning hole in the first round of the jackpot game state with a probability of 75%, and the probability change control will be performed after the jackpot game ends. and time-saving control are both implemented.

In this example, even in the case of jackpot A and jackpot D, it is possible to win a V prize when the V lid is short-circuited, but it is extremely rare. In this case, the description will be made on the assumption that there is no V win and probability variation control is not executed. In addition, even in the case of jackpot B and jackpot C, it is possible but extremely rare that you will not be able to win a prize when the V lid is in a long open state, so it will be jackpot B and jackpot C. In this case, the description will be made on the assumption that V is won and probability variable control is executed.

In addition, in this embodiment, the jackpot type is determined using MR2, which is a random number value for determining the jackpot type, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is determined based on the special figure display result. The determination may be made using MR1, which is a random value for determination.

In addition, in this embodiment, for example, as the jackpot type for the second special symbol, a form having jackpots B and C in which probability change control and time saving control can be executed 110 times after the end of the jackpot game state is exemplified, The present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a jackpot E etc. may be provided in which the time saving control is performed 1009 times (probability variable state: 110 times + time saving state A: 899 times) after the end of the jackpot gaming state. By doing this, it is highly likely that there will be a jackpot next time, so the interest will be increased, and even if the probability variable control ends without a jackpot occurring in the probability variable state 110 times after the end of jackpot E, the time saving state A (low After executing variable display 899 times without a jackpot in the (accurate/high base state), by executing one variable display in the normal state, it will be further controlled to the time saving state B (relief time saving state), which will be described later. This will improve your interest.

(Number of time savings)
FIG. 11-4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the number of time reductions for each transition trigger. As shown in FIG. 11-4, in this example, when jackpot A or jackpot D occurs and the game ball does not enter the probability variable area, (1) time saving control is performed 110 times, and (2) ) Control is performed in a time saving state A in which low accuracy control is performed 110 times (in this example, a revenge chance with a time saving number of 110 times). In addition, when either jackpot B or jackpot C occurs and a game ball enters the variable probability area, (1) time saving control is performed 110 times, and (2) probability variable state is performed in which variable probability control is performed 110 times. (In this example, a powerful rush with a time saving number of 110 times) is controlled. In addition, when variable display is performed 900 times without being controlled to hit the jackpot in a low probability state, (1) the time saving control is performed 1100 times, and (2) the time saving state in which the low probability control is performed 1100 times. B (in this example, the number of time reductions is 1100 times and 1100 powerful rushes). However, even if after the end of the time saving state B, the fluctuation is performed again 900 times in a low probability state without being controlled to a jackpot, the time saving state B will not be controlled again based on this.

In addition, when the time saving and missed symbols are stopped and displayed in the normal state, (1) time saving control is performed 1100 times, and (2) low accuracy control is performed 1100 times (time saving state B (in this example, time saving). It may be controlled so that the number of times is 1100 times (1100 times play/1100 powerful rushes). In this case, even if the time-saving winning/losing symbol is stopped and displayed in the high base state (probability variable state, time-saving state), the game state transition control is not performed (it is not controlled to the time-saving state with the number of time-savings being 1100 times). This is to avoid reducing the degree of relief for the player. For example, if a configuration is adopted in which the time-saving state is changed to a time-saving state with a number of time-saving times of 1100 times based on the time-saving losing symbol being stopped and displayed when the control is in a variable probability state where it is easy to hit the jackpot, the player This is not preferable because the control will change from an advantageous state to an unfavorable state. Therefore, it is only necessary to configure the game to be controlled to the time saving state of 1100 times only when the game state being controlled when the time saving and missed symbols are stopped and displayed is the normal state.

In addition, when the jackpot D occurs, the time saving control is (1) the time saving control is performed 10,000 times, and (2) the time saving state A where the low accuracy control is performed 10,000 times (in this example, there is a revenge chance for the number of time saving times of 10,000 times). ), when a jackpot does not occur and low-probability state changes have been made 900 times, the gaming state transition control is not performed (it is not controlled to the time-saving state with the number of time-savings being 1100 times). be. This is to avoid reducing the degree of relief for the player. For example, if a configuration is adopted in which the time-saving state is changed to a time-saving state with a number of time-saving times of 1100 times based on the time-saving losing symbol being stopped and displayed when the control is in a variable probability state where it is easy to hit the jackpot, the player This is not preferable because the control will change from an advantageous state to an unfavorable state. Therefore, the time saving state B may be configured to be controlled to the time saving state of 1100 time saving times only when the gaming state being controlled is the normal state.

Note that the relief time reduction attainment rate is the rate at which the time reduction state is controlled via the relief time reduction. Since the time saving state via the relief time saving is controlled by performing variable display n times (900 times in this example) without being controlled by the jackpot gaming state, the relief time saving attainment rate K is as follows. It can be calculated as follows.

K={(1-ML)^n}×100
(K=Relief time saving arrival rate, ML=Jackpot probability, n=Number of variable displays)

Specifically, for example, if the jackpot probability ML in the present embodiment is about 1/319, the relief time saving attainment rate K is 5.9%. In addition, in the case of a gaming machine that allows setting of a setting value, if the setting value with a lower jackpot probability is set, the higher the relief time shortening attainment rate becomes, the player can be rescued even with a setting value with a low jackpot probability. can do.

(variation pattern)
FIGS. 11-5 to 11-11 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the variation pattern determination table in this embodiment.

FIGS. 11-5 and 11-6 show specific examples of reach determination tables for losing when the number of pending memories is 0 to 3 in the normal state.

As shown in Figure 11-5 (1), in the reach determination table for misses when the number of pending memories is 0 to 3, the range of MR3 is normal variation, reach-gasp variation, normal reach miss, weak SP reach miss, strong SP The reach is divided into different areas.

FIGS. 11-5 (2), (3), (4), and (5) are diagrams for explaining detailed distribution when the normal fluctuation category is selected by the reach determination table. The type of normal variation changes depending on the number of pending memories from 0 to 3. When the number of pending memories is 0 to 1, the variation is performed in 10,000 ms, and when the number of pending memories is 2 to 3, the variation is performed in 5,000 ms.

Figures 11-6 (6), (7), (8), and (9) show detailed distribution when the following categories are selected according to the reach determination table: reach fluctuation, normal reach missed, weak SP reach missed, and strong SP reach missed. FIG. In Figures 11-6 (6), (7), (8), and (9), it is assumed that each variation pattern is selected regardless of the number of pending memories (the distribution is common for each number of pending memories). . When the reach variation is selected, either the normal reach variation or the sudden high base reach variation is selected and executed with reference to the reach variation in (6). When normal reach is off, either normal reach off or suddenly high base reach off is selected and executed with reference to (7) normal reach off. When the weak SP reach is off, either the tag reach is off or the hide and seek reach is selected and executed with reference to the weak SP reach off in (8). When strong SP reach is off, refer to the strong SP reach off in (9) and select and execute SP reach A off, SP reach B off, or SP reach C off.

Regardless of the normal state, variable probability state, or time saving state, the process that is commonly performed in the case of a loss is to refer to the jackpot judgment value and determine a reach judgment table, and use that reach judgment table. Processing is performed to determine what kind of variation to perform by referring to the corresponding variation pattern. For example, if you obtain a random number with a jackpot judgment value that is a miss, and if a weak SP reach is selected with reference to the reach judgment table, the weak SP reach is selected as shown in (8) in Figure 11-6 of the fluctuation pattern judgment table. By referring to it, either the tag game reach or the hide and seek reach is selected.

FIG. 11-7 shows a specific example of the jackpot category selection table when the number of pending memories in the normal state is 0 to 3.

As shown in FIG. 11-7 (1), in the jackpot category selection table when the number of pending memories is 0 to 3, the range of MR3 is divided into normal reach, weak SP reach, and strong SP reach.

Figure 11-7 (2), (3), (4), and (5) show detailed distribution when the categories of normal reach jackpot, weak SP reach jackpot, and strong SP reach jackpot are selected by the jackpot category selection table. FIG. When the normal reach jackpot is selected, either the normal reach jackpot or the sudden high base reach jackpot is selected and executed with reference to the normal reach jackpot in (2). When the weak SP reach jackpot is selected, either the tag reach jackpot or the hide and seek reach jackpot is selected and executed with reference to the weak SP reach jackpot in (3). When the strong SP reach jackpot is selected, one of the SP reach A jackpot, SP reach B jackpot, and SP reach C jackpot is selected and executed with reference to (4) strong SP reach jackpot.

Ikinari High Base Reach (hereinafter also referred to as Ikinari High Base Production) is a production that uses backgrounds and patterns that are used in high bases during normal state fluctuations to add width to the normal production. Point.

As a process that is commonly performed in the case of a jackpot regardless of the normal state, variable probability state, or time saving state, when it is determined that it is a jackpot by referring to the jackpot judgment value, a category selection table is determined, and the category selection table is determined. Processing is performed to determine what kind of variation to perform by referring to the variation pattern corresponding to the table. For example, if a random number with a jackpot judgment value is obtained in the normal state, and a weak SP reach jackpot is selected with reference to the category selection table, the weak SP reach jackpot (3) in Figure 11-7 of the fluctuation pattern judgment table The tag reach jackpot or the hide and seek reach jackpot is selected with reference to the SP reach miss.

FIG. 11-8 shows a specific example of a reach determination table for losing when the number of pending memories in a variable probability state is 0 to 3.

As shown in Figure 11-8 (1), in the reach judgment table for misses when the number of pending memories is 0 to 3, the range of MR3 is divided into normal variation, reach-gasp variation, normal reach miss, and SP reach miss. ing.

FIGS. 11-8 (2) and (3) are diagrams for explaining detailed distribution of normal fluctuations. The type of normal variation changes depending on the number of pending memories from 0 to 3. When the number of pending memories is 0, the variation is performed in 6000 ms, and when the number of pending memories is 1 to 3, the variation is performed in 1500 ms.

Figures 11-8 (4), (5), and (6) are diagrams for explaining the detailed distribution when the categories of reach fluctuation, normal reach miss, and SP reach miss are selected by the reach determination table for miss. It is. When the reach-to-reach fluctuation is selected, the reach-to-reach fluctuation is selected and executed with reference to the reach-to-reach fluctuation in (4). When the normal reach is selected, the normal reach is selected and executed with reference to the normal reach in (5). When SP reach is off, refer to (6) SP reach is off and select "Align!" reach, One-hit reach, "Align the symbols!" reach, Prayer reach, Multi-hit challenge reach, "Reserve power" Go!” One of the reaches is selected and executed. "Let the fireworks bloom!" Reach is not executed.

FIG. 11-9 shows a specific example of the jackpot category selection table when the number of pending memories in the variable probability state is 0 to 3.

As shown in FIG. 11-9 (1), in the jackpot category selection table when the number of pending memories is 0 to 3, the range of MR3 is divided into normal reach jackpot and SP reach jackpot, respectively.

FIGS. 11-9 (2) and (3) are diagrams for explaining detailed distribution when the categories of normal reach jackpot and SP reach jackpot are selected by the jackpot category selection table. When the normal reach jackpot is selected, the normal reach jackpot is selected and executed with reference to the normal reach jackpot in (2). When the SP reach jackpot is selected, refer to the SP reach jackpot in (3) and select the "Align!" reach, one-shot reach, "align the symbols!" reach, prayer reach, multiple hit challenge reach, and "accumulate power" reach. "Let's do it!" Reach and "Let the fireworks bloom!" Reach are selected and executed.

FIG. 11-10 shows a specific example of the reach determination table for losing when the number of pending memories in the time saving state is 0 to 3.

As shown in Figure 11-10 (1), in the reach judgment table for misses when the number of pending memories is 0 to 3, the range of MR3 is divided into normal variation, reach-gasp variation, normal reach miss, and SP reach miss. ing.

FIGS. 11-10 (2) and (3) are diagrams for explaining detailed distribution of normal fluctuations. The type of normal variation changes depending on the number of pending memories from 0 to 3. When the number of pending memories is 0, the variation is performed in 6000 ms, and when the number of pending memories is 1 to 3, the variation is performed in 1500 ms.

Figures 11-10 (4), (5), and (6) are diagrams for explaining detailed distribution when the categories of reach fluctuation, normal reach miss, and SP reach miss are selected by the reach determination table for miss. It is. When the reach-to-reach fluctuation is selected, the reach-to-reach fluctuation is selected and executed with reference to the reach-to-reach fluctuation in (4). When the normal reach is selected, the normal reach is selected and executed with reference to the normal reach in (5). When SP reach is off, refer to (6) SP reach is off and select "Align!" reach, One-hit reach, "Align the symbols!" reach, Prayer reach, Multi-hit challenge reach, "Reserve power" Go!” One of the reaches is selected and executed. "Let the fireworks bloom!" Reach is not executed.

FIG. 11-11 shows a specific example of the jackpot category selection table when the number of pending memories in the time saving state is 0 to 3.

As shown in FIG. 11-11(1), in the jackpot category selection table when the number of pending memories is 0 to 3, the range of MR3 is divided into normal reach jackpot and SP reach jackpot, respectively.

FIGS. 11-11 (2) and (3) are diagrams for explaining detailed distribution when the categories of normal reach jackpot and SP reach jackpot are selected by the jackpot category selection table. When the normal reach jackpot is selected, the normal reach jackpot is selected and executed with reference to the normal reach jackpot in (2). When the SP reach jackpot is selected, refer to the SP reach jackpot in (3) and select the "Align!" reach, one-shot reach, "align the symbols!" reach, prayer reach, multiple hit challenge reach, and "accumulate power" reach. "Let's do it!" Reach and "Let the fireworks bloom!" Reach are selected and executed.

The variation time of the variation pattern related to jackpots in Figures 11-7, 11-9, and 11-11 is different from the way the variation time of the variation pattern related to loss is described, for example, in Figure 11-7 (4). Referring to SP reach A jackpot, it is illustrated as 80000+15000 (ms), but "80000ms" is the part from the start of fluctuation to the conclusion of each SP reach (the part that is the notification of success or failure and before the start of the epilogue) , "15000ms" consists of the portion from the start of the epilogue to the end of the fluctuation, that is, SP reach A is designed to have a fluctuation time of "95000ms". This also applies to other fluctuation patterns related to jackpots.

FIG. 11-12 shows the content of the performance performed in SP reach in the high base state (variable probability state, short time state). There are seven reach effects: "Align!" reach, one-hit reach, "align the symbols!" reach, prayer reach, multiple hit challenge reach, "accumulate power!" reach, and "make fireworks bloom!" reach. Yes, a detailed explanation of the performance will be provided later.

The seven performances shown in FIGS. 11-12 include performances that encourage the player to operate buttons and levers, which are called operation promotion performances. Furthermore, the jackpot reliability differs for each of the seven performances, and the reliability of the jackpot is higher when the button performance is performed than when it is not performed.The reliability of the jackpot also differs depending on the type of button performance, and when the button is pressed for a long time. The reliability of the jackpot is set to be higher when the operation promotion effect is performed by repeatedly hitting a button than when the operation promotion effect is performed by repeatedly hitting the button. In addition, the system is designed so that the reliability of jackpots is higher when a lever is pulled than when a button is pressed repeatedly.

FIG. 11-13 shows the contents of the sudden high base reach performance in the normal state. The sudden high base reach performance is common to the performance performed in the high base state, and one of the four performances is performed.

The four performances shown in FIGS. 11-13 include a performance that urges the player to operate a button or a lever, which is called an operation promotion performance, similar to that shown in FIG. 11-12. Furthermore, the reliability of jackpots differs for each of the seven performances, and the reliability of jackpots is higher when button performances are performed than when they are not performed.The reliability of jackpots also differs depending on the type of button performance, and when the button is pressed for a long time. The reliability of the jackpot is set to be higher when the operation promotion effect is performed by repeatedly hitting a button than when the operation promotion effect is performed by repeatedly hitting the button. In addition, the system is designed so that the reliability of jackpots is higher when a lever is pulled than when a button is pressed repeatedly.

As explained so far, the fluctuation in the high base state is relatively short, and the fluctuation pattern in which the high base effect is suddenly executed in the normal state is a relatively long fluctuation. Furthermore, the variation pattern for the sudden high base performance may not be a dedicated variation pattern, but may be a variation pattern for normal reach loss, for example.

(Flow of fluctuations in normal conditions (1))
FIGS. 11-14 to 11-19 are diagrams for explaining the flow of fluctuations in the normal state. Figures 11-14 show fluctuations in a situation where there is 100 fluctuations left until play time. The "town stage" (112SKY001) displayed at the upper left of FIG. 11-14 (A1) represents the stage where the user is currently staying.

(Flow of fluctuations in normal conditions (2))
In FIG. 11-14 (A2), variation is started, and in FIG. 11-14 (A3), the NEXT symbol (1962SKY007) is stopped as a special symbol indicating that variable display is to be executed again, and in FIG. 11-14 ( In A4), variable display is performed again. At this time, by performing the re-variable display, a re-variable display compatible display (1962SKY009) such as "x2" indicating that the second variation has been performed is displayed. Furthermore, in this variation, a timer-compatible display (1962SKY008) such as "Preparing" is displayed, indicating that a timer notice using a timer will be executed. In FIG. 11-14 (A5), the NEXT symbol is stopped as a special symbol indicating that the re-variable display is to be executed, and in FIG. 11-14 (A6), the re-variable display is performed. At this time, the re-variable display compatible display is switched to "x3". Furthermore, the timer-compatible display, which had been displayed as "Preparing" until a moment ago, changes to a display showing "15:00" and the number of seconds. In FIG. 11-14 (A7), the decorative pattern becomes a ready-to-reach mode, and at the same time, the timer corresponding display becomes "00:00". In FIG. 11-14 (A8), the timer corresponding display changes from "00:00" to "SP!". Now, if we pay attention to FIG. 11-14 (A4), the remaining number of play times until the play time that was displayed up to FIG. 11-14 (A3) is not displayed. The details of these will be described below, but this is to prevent the display of the number of times remaining until play time from being confused with the display of other numbers.

(Relationship between the display of the number of times remaining until play time and the display that supports re-variable display)
Here, the relationship between the display of the number of times remaining until the play time and the display corresponding to the re-variable display will be explained. In the variation explained this time, the display corresponding to the revariable display is a display using numbers such as "x2" and "x3". Numbers are also used to display the number of times remaining until play time. Therefore, if both are displayed, there is a risk of confusion. Accordingly, this gaming machine ends the display of the remaining number of play times until the play time is displayed when displaying the re-variable display. In addition, the re-variable display compatible display is displayed in the position where the remaining number of play times until play time was displayed, making it easier for players to notice and drawing attention to how many times the re-variable display has been performed. You can concentrate on the fluctuations without worrying about the number of times left until play time.

(About the display method when ending the display of the number of times remaining until play time)
The above-mentioned methods for making the display of the number of times remaining until the play time invisible are two methods: simply ending the display of the number of times remaining until the play time, and a method that takes precedence over the background in which the display of the number of times remaining until the play time is displayed. A possible method is to display a background on which a display compatible with revariable display (that is, a background compatible with revariable display) is displayed on a layer that is displayed. When displaying a background on which a revariable display compatible display is displayed, it is preferable to make the switching of the background less noticeable by moving accessories or displaying an effect display.

(Relationship between the display of the number of times remaining until play time and the timer compatible display)
Here, the relationship between the display of the number of times remaining until play time and the timer correspondence display will be explained. A timer notice is a display that displays the number of seconds, updates the number of seconds, and displays a notice that will be executed later when the number of seconds reaches "00:00", or displays a display that indicates the level of expectation. This is a notice that it will happen. In the variation described this time, the timer-compatible display is a display using numbers, such as "15:00" and "00:00." Numbers are also used to display the number of times remaining until play time. Therefore, if both are displayed, there is a risk of confusion. Accordingly, this gaming machine ends the display of the remaining number of play times until the timer-compatible display is performed. In addition, the timer compatible display is displayed in the same position as the remaining number of play times, making it easier for players to notice, drawing attention to the number of seconds on the timer, and displaying the remaining number of times until play time. You can concentrate on the fluctuations without being conscious of it. In particular, by terminating the display of the remaining number of play times from the "preparing" display stage where the timer compatible display does not yet display numbers, it is possible to prevent confusion in advance. , it is possible to draw the player's attention to the number of seconds displayed.

(Regarding the trigger for ending the display of the number of times remaining until play time)
The trigger for ending the display of the number of times remaining until the play time is not limited to the execution of the re-variable display or the execution of a timer notice, but may be the execution of SP reach. During SP Reach, a large display area is used to secure the display area for the purpose of encouraging players to see if they will hit the jackpot, and to draw attention to whether or not they will hit the jackpot, so they are not aware of the remaining number of play times until the play time. This is for both reasons: to ensure that If the re-variable display or timer notice is not executed, as shown in Figure 11-14 (A8) to Figure 11-15 (A9), at the timing of transition from the normal background to the background corresponding to SP reach B, until the play time What is necessary is to end the display of the remaining number of times. Note that both the re-variable display compatible display and the timer compatible display are displays that use numbers, and the background display of SP reach B shown in FIG. 11-15 (A9) is a display that does not use numbers. In this way, there is the first case in which the display using numbers makes it difficult to see the number remaining until play time, and the first case in which the number remaining until play time is difficult to see because a display using numbers is displayed. There is a second case in which the remaining count display is difficult to see. In the first case and the second case, it is necessary to prevent confusion between numbers in the first case, so in the first case, an effect is added to the display of the remaining play time, and the display of the remaining play time is In the second case, the display is finished in a form that is difficult to see, and then a re-variable display compatible display or a timer compatible display is displayed.In the second case, the background is displayed without adding an effect like the first case. It is preferable that the display of the number of times remaining until play time is ended by switching. In addition, there may be cases where only the re-variable display compatible display is displayed, and there are cases where only the timer-compatible display is displayed, and when only the re-variable display compatible display is displayed, the background display corresponding to the re-variable display is switched. If you want to make the display of the number of times remaining until play time difficult to see and display only the timer compatible display, display the timer compatible display overlapping the number of times remaining until play time to display the number of times remaining until play time. It is preferable to make it difficult to see, and to make it difficult to see in a manner corresponding to each notice. In addition, as shown in Figure 11-14, when displaying both a re-variable display compatible display and a timer compatible display, the display of the remaining number of play times until play time may be difficult to see due to the switching of the background display corresponding to the re-variable display. (It is designed to be difficult to see in a manner that corresponds to a predetermined notice). In addition, for timer notices, after the timer reaches "00:00" and the display of the notice to be executed thereafter and the display indicating the level of expectation are performed, the display of the timer compatible display ends, so at that timing, A display indicating the number of times remaining until play time may be made visible. In that case, when the timer compatible display ends, an effect display will be displayed, and when the effect display is displayed, the remaining number of play times until play time will be displayed so that it is visible. You may also do so.

(Flow of fluctuations in normal conditions (3))
FIGS. 11-15 and 11-16 are diagrams explaining SP reach B. The flow of the performance is as shown in the figure. After FIG. 11-15 (A14), if the variation pattern is a jackpot, then FIG. 11-16 (A17) is executed. After FIG. 11-15 (A14), FIG. 11-16 (A18) is executed if the variation pattern is a failure or a variation pattern due to relief.

(Flow of fluctuations in normal conditions (4))
As shown in Figures 11-16 (A16) and (A17), as a result of SP Reach B, a jackpot is announced, and then Figures 11-17 (A21) to (A24), (A26) to (A28) Changes progress according to the flow. More specifically, as shown in Figure 11-16 (A16), the enemy character collapses, the ally character's happy face closes up, and the words "Victory!" are displayed, indicating that the player has won a jackpot. After that, as shown in FIG. 11-16 (A17), a display (666) in which decorative patterns are arranged is highlighted and displayed on the background of FIG. 11-16 (A16). As a result, it is announced that the 6 symbols are aligned and a jackpot has been won. Note that in the display of FIG. 11-16 (A17), the words "Victory!" are not displayed. This is to prevent the decorative pattern from becoming difficult to see due to the display of characters. Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 11-17 (A21) and (A26), if it is a probability variable jackpot, the decorative pattern changes, and if it is a normal jackpot, the decorative pattern is maintained without changing. More specifically, as shown in Figure 11-17 (A21), if it is a variable jackpot, the background corresponding to SP reach B in Figure 11-16 (A17) will be changed from the background of the normal state (where the current fluctuation started). The background corresponding to the stage that was being displayed at the time) is switched to, and a smoke effect (1962SKY031) is displayed on top of that. After that, as shown in Figure 11-17 (A22), the decorative designs are displayed in a manner in which the 1 designs are aligned, and then, as shown in Figures 11-17 (A22), (A23), and (A24), the decorative designs stop. is displayed, moves to a jackpot state, and after the jackpot state ends, is controlled to a variable probability state. Also, as shown in Figure 11-17 (A26), if it is a normal jackpot, the background corresponding to SP reach B in Figure 11-16 (A17) will be changed to the background of the normal state (displayed when the current fluctuation started). The background changes to the background corresponding to the stage that was previously displayed), and the decorative patterns are displayed in a manner that the 6 patterns are aligned on the normal background. Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 11-17 (A27) and (A28), the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, the state shifts to the jackpot state, and after the jackpot state ends, the time saving state A is controlled. Now, if we pay attention to Figures 11-17 (A21) and (A26), in the normal background at this time, the display is designed not to display the remaining number of play times until the play time shown in Figure 11-14 (A1). There is. By configuring it in this way, if there were only a few times left until the play time, I wanted to make the jackpot hit after entering the play time (it is easier to enter the probability change state if you hit the jackpot after entering the play time, To prevent players from feeling disappointed, such as when there are many balls in the middle, which is advantageous for the player.

(Flow of fluctuations in normal conditions (5) (PA2-3 fluctuation pattern (deviation))
As shown in FIGS. 11-16 (A18) and (A19), a loss is reported as a result of SP reach B, and thereafter, fluctuations proceed as shown in FIGS. 11-18 (A29) to (A31). More specifically, as shown in Figure 11-16 (A18), if the enemy character does not fall down, the friendly character closes up with a troubled face, and the words "defeat..." are displayed, the game ends. After that, as shown in Fig. 11-16 (A19), an indication that the decorative patterns are not aligned (676) is displayed on the background of Fig. 11-16 (A18). This will notify you that you are out of line. Note that in the display of FIG. 11-16 (A19), the words "defeat..." are not displayed. This is to prevent the decorative pattern from becoming difficult to see due to the display of characters. After that, in the normal state, the background corresponding to SP reach B in Fig. 11-16 (A19) is changed to the normal state background (displayed when the current fluctuation starts), as shown in Fig. 11-18 (A29). (the background corresponding to the stage that was previously displayed) is then displayed, and then a display (676) in which the decorative patterns are not aligned is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 11-18 (A30), the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, and then, as shown in FIG. 11-18 (A31), fluctuations corresponding to the next starting winning are started. Now, paying attention to FIG. 11-18 (A29), the normal background at this time is designed to display the number of remaining times until play time shown in FIG. 11-14 (A1). Comparing with Figures 11-17 (A21) and (A26), it is possible to make a difference between a jackpot and a miss depending on whether or not the number of remaining times until play time is displayed. It is possible to indirectly make the player recognize whether it is a jackpot or a miss. Also, when paying attention to FIG. 11-18 (A30), the decorative pattern stops, and in conjunction with that timing, the display of the remaining number of times until play time is updated from "100" to "99". With this configuration, it is possible to clearly indicate that the current change is a failure by both stopping the decorative pattern and displaying the remaining number of times until play time. In order to make such a design, it is necessary to display the remaining number of play times until the play time at the timing shown in FIG. 11-18 (A29).

(About updating the display of the number of times remaining until play time and shifting the pending display)
As shown in Figure 11-18 (A30), at the timing when the display of the remaining number of play times is updated, the displayed pending display shifts (the pending display moves closer to the active display area, in this case, the active (moving to the display area) is not performed. As shown in FIG. 11-18 (A31), the display of the number of times remaining until play time is updated, and then the pending display is shifted to the active display area. With this configuration, the player will not miss the update of the display of the remaining number of play times due to paying attention to the shifting pending display.

(Flow of fluctuations in normal state (6) (Fluctuation pattern due to relief (jackpot))
As shown in FIGS. 11-16 (A18) and (A19), a loss is reported as a result of SP reach B, and thereafter, fluctuations proceed as shown in FIGS. 11-19 (A32) to (A35). The fluctuation pattern due to relief is a pattern that once shows a loss and then announces that it is a jackpot, so the flow up to Figure 11-19 (A32) is the same as the flow up to Figure 11-18 (A29). From FIG. 11-19 (A33) onward, a display corresponding to the variation pattern due to relief is developed. Here, if we pay attention to Figure 11-19 (A32), by displaying the number of remaining times until play time, as shown in Figures 11-17 (A21) (A26), it is different from the normal background at the time of jackpot. By making the flow similar to the fluctuation pattern of set and miss, it is designed to prevent it from being revealed that the fluctuation pattern is due to relief. Here, if we pay attention to Figure 11-19 (A32), since it is a fluctuation pattern due to relief in the normal state, similar to Figure 11-18 (A29), the normal background where the number of remaining times until play time is displayed is Is displayed.

(Flow of fluctuation in definite variable state (1))
The flow of fluctuation in the variable probability state will be explained using FIGS. 11-20 to 11-23. FIG. 11-20 (B1) shows a situation where the state is in a variable probability state (110 rotations) and there are 100 remaining cycles in the variable probability state. The displays displayed in the variable probability state include "Powerful RUSH" (112SKY002) which indicates the current state, the remaining number of times in the variable probability state (112SKY003), and the right-handed hit notification display (112SKY004) that encourages the player to play right-handed. Displayed.

(Flow of fluctuation in definite variable state (2))
FIG. 11-20 (B2) shows that the fluctuation has started, and (B3) shows that one rotation has ended. Here, the hold display (112SKY006) increases (B4), and the hold display is slid to the left to change the hold that is within the active display. When there is a change, a pre-read notice (112SKY007) is given as shown in (B5), indicating to the player that something may happen. The pattern stops at (B6), a prefetch notice (112SKY007) that is the same type as the previous prefetch notice but with a slightly different presentation content is performed at (B7), and the symbol stops at (B8).

(Flow of fluctuation in definite variable state (3))
After the symbol stops in FIG. 11-20 (B8), the fluctuation starts in FIG. 11-21 (B9).
Then, during the fluctuation, as shown in (B10) and (B11), the "continuous hit challenge reach" of SP reach is performed and the judgment of jackpot is displayed. Details of the "continuous hit challenge reach" will be explained with reference to FIG. 11-41.

(Flow of fluctuation in definite variable state (4))
In Figure 11-21 (B10) (B11), after the "Multi-hit challenge reach" is performed, if the effect is to notify the jackpot (B12), the screen will be displayed as shown in Figure 11-22 (B14). There is a blackout (112SKY012), and a line of light (112SKY013) is emitted from the top left of the screen toward the bottom right of the screen. Thereafter, the jackpot round screen is started as shown in (B16), and the game class is awarded prize balls. The number of balls acquired is displayed as "○○○○ balls" (112SKY014) displayed on the right side of the screen, and the number of balls acquired by the player is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner. After completing all the jackpot rounds, if the game is a probability change, "Powerful RUSH" (112SKY015) is displayed to clearly indicate that the probability change state will be performed. Then, the screen changes from "Powerful RUSH" (112SKY015), and after the symbol of the jackpot state is displayed at (B18), the probability change state starts again 110 times.

(Flow of fluctuation in definite variable state (5))
In Figures 11-21 (B10) and (B11), after the "Multiple hit challenge reach" is performed, if there is an effect (B13) that notifies you of a loss, after Figure 11-21 (B13), the screen slowly appears. The background becomes darker and returns to the same background as in Figure 11-21 (B1). In Figure 11-23 (B20), after returning to the same background as in Figure 11-21 (B1), the decorative pattern is displayed in a temporarily stopped state.Then, as shown in (B21), the decorative pattern is displayed in a temporarily stopped state. , indicating that the fluctuation has ended here, and the flow is changed using hold at (B22).

(Flow of fluctuations in normal conditions: Suddenly high bass performance (1))
The flow of fluctuations in the suddenly high base effect in the normal state will be explained using FIGS. 11-24 to 11-27. 11-24 (C1) and (C2), like FIG. 11-14, show that fluctuation has started. (C3) shows how a stage change effect is performed, and the stage where you were originally staying is displayed in a reduced size (112SKY021), and from the reduced display there is an arrow (112SKY022) that makes it easier to understand the destination. It will be displayed and an arrow will extend to the destination stage. The arrow disappears when it reaches the stage (112SKY017) to which the stage changes. (C4) is the display after the arrow disappears. In the display (C4), the stage to which the character changes due to the stage change and the character display (112SKY016) corresponding to the stage are displayed. After being displayed, the stage to which the stage is changed is enlarged on the screen, and the background when the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped and the probability is variable is displayed as shown in (C5). The background of the variable probability state is displayed, but the background of the variable probability state does not display the right-handed hit notification, indicating that it is a production in the normal state. The flow from (C6) to (C13) in Figures 11-25 and 26 after the background of the probability change state is displayed is to use pseudo fluctuations to perform advance notice, and to display the results in Figures 11-20, 11-21, and The same flow as the fluctuation in the probability variable state of 11-23 is performed.

(Flow of fluctuations in normal conditions: Suddenly high bass performance (2))
In Figure 11-25 (C10) (C11), after the "Multi-hit Challenge Reach" is performed, if the effect is to announce a jackpot (C12), there will be a blackout as shown in Figure 11-26 (C14). After that, the accessory (112SKY018) falls forcefully to the center of the screen, and the entire screen becomes a rainbow background (112SKY019) as shown in (C15), making it easy for the player to understand that he has won the jackpot. Thereafter, in (C16), after the accessory returns to its original position (at the top of the screen), a decorative pattern is displayed from the center of the screen to notify that the jackpot has been won. At this time, the decorative pattern is highlighted (112SKY020), and it is possible to emphasize to the player that he has won the jackpot.

(Flow of fluctuations in normal conditions: Suddenly high bass performance (3))
In Figures 11-25 (C10) and (C11), after the "Multi-hit Challenge Reach" is performed, if the effect is to notify you of a failure (C13), the stage change effect will be displayed as shown in Figure 11-27. (C13) is displayed in a reduced size, and an arrow that makes it easier to understand the transition destination is displayed from the reduced display, and the arrow extends to the destination stage, and as shown in (C18), the transition occurs due to a stage change. A stage, a character display corresponding to the stage, and a subtitle (112SKY024) of the stage name are displayed. After being displayed, the stage to which the screen changes due to the stage change is enlarged on the screen, and the display returns to the normal state with the decorative pattern stopped and displayed, as shown in (C19). In FIG. 11-27, the stage is different from the stage before the sudden transition to the high base performance, but it may be designed to return to the same stage. After that, as shown in (C20), the normal state starts to change.

(Flow of fluctuations in normal conditions, sudden high bass performance, effects and intentions)
In the sudden high base performance, a pseudo fluctuation is performed by diverting the fluctuation in the definite change state, and the pseudo fluctuation is to fluctuate the decorative pattern, temporarily stop the fluctuation, and after the temporary stop, change the decorative pattern again without extinguishing the suspension. This is a variation that is repeated many times, and allows the player to feel a hitting feeling similar to that of a high base, thereby increasing the interest in the game. Furthermore, the repurposed production includes a pre-read notice, and the suddenly high base production can be made to appear to be a pre-read notice by making it appear to fluctuate multiple times, even though it is a pseudo fluctuation. After that, it is possible to perform reach effect or not to perform it like a high base, and it is possible to feel the hitting feeling of a high base.

(Comparison between high base medium and suddenly high base performance)
FIG. 11-28 is a diagram regarding a comparison between high base medium (probable variable state) and suddenly high base performance. During a high base (probable variable state), "Powerful RUSH" (112SKY002) indicating the current state of stay, the remaining number of probability variable states (112SKY003), and a right-handed hit notification display (112SKY004) that encourages the player to play right-handed are displayed. has been done. In the suddenly high base performance, "Powerful RUSH" (112SKY002), which indicates the state in which the user is currently staying, is displayed using the background of the variable state. The presence or absence of the display is different between high base medium (probable variable state) and suddenly high base performance, and in high base medium (probable variable state), the remaining number of probability variable states and a right hit notification display to encourage the player to play right are displayed. However, in the sudden high bass production, it is not displayed. Regarding the display of the remaining number of rotations, if it is to be displayed because it is an effect performed by one change in the normal state, it may be displayed as long as it is a display that conveys to the player that the remaining number of rotations is one rotation.

(Comparison of high base medium and suddenly high base production effects and intentions)
During the suddenly high base performance, as described above, the remaining number of probability variations and the right-hitting notification display that prompts the player to hit right are not displayed. By not displaying it, it is possible to prevent the player from misperceiving the current state (normal state).

(Speed of pattern feeding for high base and sudden high base effects)
FIG. 11-29 is a diagram regarding the speed of symbol feeding during high base (variable probability state) and suddenly high base effect. In FIG. 11-29, the symbol feeding speed in the variable probability state and the suddenly high base state are the same number of seconds, and the symbol feeding starts at the same timing. The number of seconds is 3 seconds, and it is possible to perform 2 variations in a certain variable state, and even in a suddenly high base performance, it is possible to perform 2 variations in pseudo variation. Since the sudden high base performance is a performance that utilizes the fluctuation of the probability change state, the speed of symbol feeding is the same.

(Speed of pattern feeding effect and intention of high base and suddenly high base effect)
The pattern feed speed for high base and suddenly high base effects is the same. Since the suddenly high base performance is a performance performed using a high base (probably variable state) performance, the speed of symbol feeding is inevitably the same. By using the image of a high base (variable state) even in a normal state, the player can feel the feeling of hitting a high base, thereby improving the game's interest.

(About average fluctuation time in normal state and variable state)
The average fluctuation time in the normal state and variable probability state is shorter in the variable probability state than in the normal state. Calculate the average fluctuation time in the normal state with reference to Figures 11-5 and 11-6 (limited to 100 rotations, hold 2 to 3, all misses). Referring to Figures 11-5 and 11-6, the ratio of effects performed in 100 rotations is 8.1:1.05: normal variation, reach variation, normal reach off, weak SP reach off, and strong SP reach off. The ratio is 0.55:0.25:0.05, and when calculated based on this, it is approximately 405 seconds for normal fluctuation performed at 100 revolutions, approximately 157 seconds for reach-gasse fluctuation, and approximately 137 seconds for normal reach deviation. It can be seen that it takes about 150 seconds when the weak SP reach is off, about 50 seconds when the strong SP reach is off, and it takes about 900 seconds for a fluctuation of 100 rotations, and the average fluctuation time is 9 seconds.

(About average fluctuation time in normal state and variable state)
Calculate the average fluctuation time of the variable probability state with reference to Figure 11-8 (limited to 100 rotations, hold 2 to 3, all misses). Referring to Figure 11-8, the ratio of effects performed in 100 rotations is 8.7: 0.7: 0.48: 0.12 for normal variation, reach variation, normal reach error, and SP reach error. Based on this, calculations show that the normal variation is about 130 seconds, the reach-gase variation is about 42 seconds, the normal reach is about 43 seconds, and the SP reach is about 12 seconds, which is 100 rotations. It can be seen that it takes about 227 seconds for the fluctuation of , and the average fluctuation time is 2.3 seconds.

(About average fluctuation time in normal state and variable state)
As mentioned above, it can be seen that the average fluctuation time is shorter in the variable state than in the normal state. In addition, this time, we limited it to 100 rotations, hold 2 to 3, and all misses, but the reason for this limitation was to prove that even when fluctuations are performed under the same conditions, the probability change state is faster than the normal state. Because I want to. Since it is originally more difficult to vary the normal state than the variable state, the average variation time of the normal state will be longer if calculated without taking into account the hold conditions. In addition, the average fluctuation time of the sudden high base performance performed in the normal state is longer than that in the normal state because it is a performance performed by diverting the pseudo fluctuation and SP reach performed when there is no hold in the variable state. , the average fluctuation time is suddenly shorter for high-base production.

(Stage change (1))
The flow of stage change to normal state will be explained using FIG. 11-30. (AA-1) indicates that fluctuation has started. (AA-2) shows how a stage change effect is performed, and the stage where you were originally staying is displayed in a reduced size (112SKY021), and you can see the destination from the reduced display in (AA-3). An arrow (112SKY022) to make it easier is displayed, and a plurality of reduced stages are displayed as shown in (AA-4). The multiple displayed stages are stages (112SKY025) in which it is unclear whether the stage will be transferred to. In (AA-5), the arrow arrives at the stage (112SKY017) to which the stage changes, and the arrow disappears, and as shown in (AA-6), the stage to which the stage changes, and the character corresponding to that stage, are displayed. A subtitle with the stage name (112SKY024) is displayed. After being displayed, the stage to which the stage is changed is enlarged on the screen, and as shown in (AA-7), the stage changes with the decorative pattern temporarily stopped and displayed, and after a few seconds, the decorative pattern stops.

(Stage change (2))
The flow of a stage change performed when suddenly transitioning to a high bass performance performed in a normal state will be explained using FIG. 11-31. (AB-1) indicates that fluctuation has started. (AB-2) shows how a stage change effect is performed, and the stage where you were originally staying is displayed in a reduced size (112SKY021), and you can see the destination from the reduced display in (AB-3). An arrow (112SKY022) to make it easier is displayed, and a plurality of reduced stages are displayed, such as (AB-4) and (AB-5). The multiple stages displayed are stages (112SKY025) in which it is unclear whether the stage will move to that stage. In (AB-6), the arrow arrives at the stage (112SKY017) to which the stage changes will occur, the arrow will disappear, and the stage to which the stage will change and the character corresponding to that stage will be displayed, as shown in (AB-7). be done. A name (Powerful RUSH) corresponding to the stage to be transferred is displayed. After being displayed, the stage to which the stage changes will be moved will be enlarged on the screen, and as shown in (AB-8), the stage will change with the decorative pattern temporarily stopped and displayed, and a high-base performance will suddenly begin.

(Stage Change (1) (2) Effects and Intentions)
The sudden high bass performance is performed by reusing the stage change (1) up to (AA-5) that is performed in the normal state. (AA-2) to (AA-4) are also used in the stage change (2) of sudden high bass production, and from (AA-5), (AB-5) (AB-6) The stage change effect shown in Stage Change (1) is made to appear longer than the stage change effect shown in Stage Change (1), making it difficult for the player to understand which stage they will enter. In this way, by performing the same movement as the stage change (1) performed in the normal state, it is possible to suddenly show a high-base performance while making it clear that the stage is changing. Furthermore, by showing a reduced stage, determining the stage, and displaying that stage on the entire screen, it is easy to understand which stage the player will enter. Furthermore, since the stage change (2) with the sudden high base performance is made to appear longer than the stage change (1), the stage change can be made to feel strange and the game enjoyment can be improved. Furthermore, in the stage change, the character corresponding to the stage is displayed before entering the determined stage. By displaying the corresponding character, it is possible to enter the stage corresponding to the corresponding character, and it is easy to understand that the stage has entered. Furthermore, in stage change (1), in addition to the reduced stage and the character corresponding to that stage, the stage name corresponding to that stage is displayed, making it easy to understand that the player will enter that stage. However, in the stage change (2) that is suddenly performed with a high base performance, the stage name corresponding to the stage is not displayed, so that the player does not think that the state has shifted to a high base state. Furthermore, for the stage to be transitioned to, the name corresponding to that stage (Powerful RUSH) is displayed at the top left of the screen as shown in Figure 11-28. This makes it easy to understand what has been done. Furthermore, when entering the high base background after stage change (2), the symbols are temporarily stopped, and by being temporarily stopped, it is clearly communicated to the player that the background has changed. It looks like this. Furthermore, the stage you are currently on is displayed at the top left of the screen, and the high base name is displayed in the sudden high base performance. This display makes it easy to recognize that a high-based performance is being performed. Furthermore, although not shown, in stage change (1), the background other than the reduced screen that is displayed when the screen is reduced may be any background that allows the frame of the reduced screen to be seen. Further, in stage change (2), the background other than the reduced screen displayed when the screen is reduced may be a different background from that in stage change (1). For example, in stage change (1), the background other than the reduced screen uses a white color, whereas in stage change (2), the background other than the reduced screen uses a black color. You may use any color. By doing this, it can be made different from a normal stage change and can attract attention. Also, although not shown, (AB-2) to (AB-7) are performances that take place for a longer period of time than (AA-2) to (AA-6). 2) can instill a sense of discomfort and increase the interest in the game.

(Stage change (3) modification example)
A modified example of the stage change that is performed when suddenly transitioning to a high bass performance that is performed in the normal state will be explained using FIG. 11-32. (AC-1) (AC-2) indicates that the change was started from the customer waiting screen. In (AC-3), a pre-read notice (112SKY007) performed on a high base is suddenly performed. The look-ahead notice given in (AC-3) is similar to the look-ahead notice given in high base, but the display style is different and the frame of the caption is jagged. After that, in (AC-4) the background and the shape of the pre-read preview change, and suddenly a high bass production is performed. The look-ahead notice is displayed in the same manner as the look-ahead notice given on a high basis.

(Stage Change (3) Variation Example Effect and Intent)
Stage change (3) is smoother and more immediate than stage change (2) by partially changing the way the pre-read notice that is performed on a high base is displayed in the normal state and suddenly performing a high base effect. This can lead to a sudden high-based performance, which increases the interest in the game. Also, although not shown, the pre-read notice (introductory effect) of (AC3) is longer than the pre-read notice of (C6), and the length until the arrow reaches the stage is different, and the player You can pay attention to stage change (3). Furthermore, the look-ahead preview that is performed as an introduction to the sudden high base performance is different from the look-ahead notice that is performed on the high base, and is a performance that is performed only by the introduction of the sudden high base performance, and by making it different from the high base, It is possible to avoid misconception that this is not the case.

(Stage change (4) modification example)
A modified example of the stage change that is performed when suddenly transitioning to a high bass performance that is performed in the normal state will be explained using FIG. 11-33. (AD-1) (AD-2) indicates that the change was started from the customer waiting screen. In (AD-3), a character (112SKY009) is displayed, a line (112SKY027) that changes the stage is displayed, only the background is whited out, and a reduced stage is displayed next to the character. In the reduced display, as will be described later, a display of the variable probability state and a stage higher than the variable probability state are displayed. Select the stage where the character is reduced, and as shown in (AD-5), the stage to which the character will transition (112SKY017) will be enlarged and displayed, and the stage to which the character will not be transitioned (112SKY027) will be further reduced and displayed. Further, a highlighted display (112SKY028) is displayed on the enlarged stage to which the stage is to be moved. After that, the transition stage is enlarged and displayed on the entire screen as shown in (AD-6). The displayed screen is displayed with the decorative pattern temporarily stopped.

(Stage Change (4) Variation Example Effect and Intent)
The stage change (4) is different from the normally performed stage change (1), and is performed only with a sudden high base performance, which gives a special feeling and improves the enjoyment of the game. Furthermore, the reduced display shows a display of the variable probability state and a stage higher than the variable probability state, and by providing a variety of destinations for the sudden high base performance, the game's interest is improved. Furthermore, the stage on which the sudden high base performance is performed is internally determined, and the player does not know which one will be selected (random), thereby increasing the interest in the game. Furthermore, the enlarged and displayed stage to which the game moves is highlighted, making it easier for the player to understand that the highlighted stage has been selected. Further, a scaled-down stage may be displayed next to the character, but the player may be able to select the stage. By doing this, the player can make a selection and decide, thereby increasing the interest in the game. Furthermore, in this embodiment, highlighting means that an effect is displayed around the background display on the liquid crystal display, and that the selected background display is displayed larger than the unselected background display on the liquid crystal display. However, in addition to this, displaying the selected background display brightly and displaying the unselected background display darker than the selected background display may also be applied.

(Variation in sudden high bass production)
The pseudo fluctuation performed in the sudden high base effect will be explained with reference to FIGS. 11-34 and 11-35. (BA-1) shows the timing when the stage suddenly changes into a high bass production. From there, a pseudo fluctuation is performed by simply moving the symbols from (BA-2) to (BA-5). (BA-6) to (BA-11) are pseudo fluctuations, but they are performed on a high base. After (BA-11) is performed, pseudo fluctuations are performed on a high base. An SP reach will be performed, or a stage change effect will be performed to return to normal.

(Variation effects and intentions in sudden high bass performance)
In the high base state, a pseudo fluctuation is performed when there is a loss fluctuation when the number of pending items is 0, and the sudden high base performance utilizes this. Furthermore, during the sudden high base performance, a look-ahead preview performance is mixed into the pseudo fluctuation. By suddenly mixing this high-base element into a high-base effect, it is possible to make the player feel the feel of a high-base hit during normal play.

(Suddenly changes in high base performance, no SP reach development)
A case in which SP reach does not develop after a pseudo fluctuation that is suddenly performed with a high base performance will be explained using FIG. 11-36. Since (BB-1) to (BB-3) are diagrams in which the figures of FIGS. 11-34 to 11-35 are omitted, the explanation will be given starting from (BB-4). (BB-4) is a diagram when SP reach is not performed after (BB-3). If it is not performed, the screen is displayed in a reduced size and (AA-2 of stage change (1) ) ~ (AA-8) Use the stage change in the normal state to return to the normal state.

In the high base state, there is an effect that determines the success or failure of SP reach, so I will explain each one one by one.

(Production performed on a high base (1))
I will explain about the "Sorting!" performance. FIG. 11-37 (CA-1) shows the state in motion, and in (CA-2), "2" temporarily stops on the left and right ornamental symbols, indicating that the player is in a reach state. In (CA-3), the "1" is about to stop at the decorative pattern in the middle, and the decorative pattern "2" is about to push out there. At (CA-4), a cut-in 112SKY030 in which the character 112SKY009 is displayed is displayed. After that, if the decorative patterns are aligned, the patterns are temporarily stopped as shown in (CA-5), and if they are not aligned, "1" is stopped on the central decorative pattern as shown in (CA-6). become a state.

(Production performed on a high base (2))
I will explain about the one-shot performance. FIG. 11-38 (CB-1) shows the state in motion, and in (CB-2), "2" temporarily stops on the left and right ornamental symbols, indicating that the player is in a reach state. In (CB-3), the ``1'' is about to stop at the decorative pattern in the middle, and the decorative pattern ``2'' is about to push out. When it reaches (CB-4), button display 112SKY031 is displayed that prompts the player to press the button, and by pressing the button, it is possible to know whether it is correct or not. As shown in (CB-5), the symbols are temporarily stopped and aligned, and if they are not aligned, as in (CB-6), the "1" is stopped on the central decorative symbol.

(Production performed on a high base (3))
Explaining the "Match the patterns!" performance. FIG. 11-39 (CC-1) shows the changing state, and in (CC-2) a button display is displayed in front of the changing decorative pattern, and characters are displayed around it. As shown in (CC-3) and (CC-4), when the player presses a button, the decorative patterns stop, and when the player presses the button for the third time, he or she can see whether the game is correct or not. If the decorative patterns are aligned, the patterns will be temporarily stopped as shown in (CC-5), and if they are not aligned, "1" will be stopped in the middle decorative pattern as shown in (CC-6). Become.

(Production performed with high bass and sudden high bass production (1))
Explain the prayer performance. This performance is a performance performed in a high base state and a suddenly high base performance, and in the sudden high base performance, the right hit display and, depending on the case, the remaining number of times display are not displayed. FIG. 11-40 (CD-1) shows the movement in progress, and (CD-2) shows the title 112SKY032 indicating that the image goes dark during the movement and a prayer performance is performed. (CD-3) shows a pose in which the character is praying, and at this timing the character enters the reach state. After reaching the ready-to-reach state, a long button press display 112SKY033 is displayed that prompts you to press and hold the button in order to destroy the decorative pattern in the middle, as shown in (CD-4). The character also takes a praying pose until the button is valid, and if it is successful, the symbols are temporarily stopped and the character has a happy expression as shown in (CD-5). If you fail, the "1" will stop on the decorative pattern in the middle as shown in (CD-6), then it will go dark and return to the background of the high base state.

(Production performed with high bass and sudden high bass production (2))
I will explain the continuous hit challenge performance. This performance is a performance performed in a high base state and a suddenly high base performance, and in the sudden high base performance, the right hit display and, depending on the case, the remaining number of times display are not displayed. FIG. 11-41 (CE-1) shows the change in progress, and (CE-2) displays a title 112SKY010 indicating that a continuous hit challenge effect will be performed. In (CE-3), the character is shown in a praying pose, and the word "FEVER" displayed behind the character is pressed by the button press display 112SKY011, which prompts the player to press the button repeatedly. If you can hit repeatedly and make them all light up, you will win the jackpot. If it is successful, all the letters "FEVER" will be lit and the character will have a happy expression as shown in (CE-4). If it is off, all the letters "FEVER" go out and the entire screen becomes dim, as shown in (CE-5). It then darkens and returns to the high base state background.

(Production performed with high bass and sudden high bass production (3))
``Collect your power!'' Explaining the performance. This performance is a performance performed in a high base state and a suddenly high base performance, and in the sudden high base performance, the right hit display and, depending on the case, the remaining count display are not displayed. FIG. 11-42 (CF-1) shows the state in progress, and in (CF-2), a title 112SKY036 is displayed indicating that the "Collect your power!" effect will be performed. In (CF-3), a subtitle 112SKY051 is displayed that describes how to win the jackpot. In (CF-4), the character hidden in the caption is covered with an aura, and on the left and right are parameter 112SKY037, which shows that the character's power is accumulated, and a button press display that encourages the player to press the button repeatedly. By accumulating all the parameters, you can win the jackpot. In the case of a jackpot, the character creates a ball-like energy bullet 112SKY039 and throws it toward the screen, as shown in (CF-5), and then the screen appears as shown in (CF-6). It is broken and a decorative pattern is displayed in a way that it pops out to notify you that you have hit the jackpot. If it is out of alignment, the entire screen becomes dim with no parameters stored, as in (CF-7). It then darkens and returns to the high base state background.

(Production performed with high bass and sudden high bass production (4))
Explaining the ``Let the fireworks bloom!'' production. This performance is a performance performed in a high base state and a suddenly high base performance, and in the sudden high base performance, the right hit display and, depending on the case, the remaining count display are not displayed. FIG. 11-43 (CG-1) shows the change in progress, and (CG-2) displays a title 112SKY041 indicating that the "Let the fireworks bloom!" effect will be performed. In (CG-3), a screen showing fireworks being launched from above is displayed. (CG-4) shows fireworks 112SKY043 being launched into the air, and as shown in (CG-5), a lever display 112SKY044 is displayed that prompts you to pull the lever. After pulling the lever, (CG-5) -6) Fireworks will always bloom and you will win the jackpot.

(Effects and intentions of performances performed on high bases, high bases, and suddenly high base performances)
Here, we will also describe the contents of Figures 11-12 and 11-13. A sudden high base effect is sometimes performed using SP reach, which involves operating buttons and levers in a high base state, and it is possible to suppress the capacity while letting the player feel the feel of a high base hit in normal situations. It looks like this. Furthermore, the SP reach used in the suddenly high base effect is displayed with a display prompting the player to perform some kind of operation (button or lever), and even compared to the SP reach during the high base state, the sudden high base The presentation makes it easier to display a display that prompts the player to perform some kind of operation (button or lever). This makes it easier to feel the high-base hit feel. In addition, the SP reach used in the suddenly high base effect allows the player to perform some operation (button or lever) from the high base state, even if no display is displayed that prompts the player to perform some operation (button or lever). The design should be designed so that the display prompting users to use the lever) is displayed at a high rate. This makes it easier to feel the high-base hit feel. Furthermore, although not shown, the timing at which the display prompting the player to perform the operation is displayed is different, which adds variation to the game and improves the interest in the game. Furthermore, SP Reach includes a single button press, a long button press, a repeated button press, and a lever effect, and the order in which the jackpot is most likely to occur is: single button press <long button press<long button press<lever. By making such a difference, it is possible to draw attention to the types of buttons and levers. Moreover, among them, the lever display is the one where the jackpot is confirmed. Furthermore, as described above, the performances performed in the high base and sudden high base performances are all displayed in the same way, except that the right hit display and in some cases, the remaining number of times display is not displayed. By doing this, it is possible for the player to feel the hitting feeling more like that of a high base. Although not shown, there are also patterns that increase the chances (for example, the letters turn red or the buttons become larger), and by making it possible to perform high-based or suddenly high-based effects, it is possible to increase the chance. The player can feel the feel of the base.

(Epilogue (1))
The epilogue performed in the normal state will be explained using FIG. 11-44. FIG. 11-44 is a detailed diagram of (A-15) to (A-17) in FIG. 11-16. (DA-1) is the moment when the enemy character is defeated. After that, as shown in (DA-2), the screen goes black and the object falls.At the moment when the object falls to the center of the screen, the rainbow background becomes 112SKY019 as shown in (DA-3), and the object falls. gradually rises to the top of the screen and is displayed like the scene where an enemy character is defeated from a rainbow background (DA-4) (DA-5), and a faint decorative pattern is displayed. Thereafter, the decorative pattern is displayed together with an effect 112SKY020 that emphasizes the pattern. From there, it gradually whitens out, and once it becomes a white background 112SKY047, it returns to the normal background as shown in (DA-8).

(Epilogue (2))
The epilogue performed in the variable state will be explained using FIG. 11-45. FIG. 11-45 is a detailed diagram of FIG. 11-22. (DB-1) is a diagram showing that all the letters light up in the continuous hit challenge effect, resulting in a jackpot. After that, the screen blacks out and becomes a black background 112SKY012. From there, lines of light flow from the top left of the screen to the bottom right, dividing the screen as shown in (DB-2) to (DB-4). Then, as shown in (DB-5), the black background part of the screen becomes smaller so that the line of light is opened, and (DB-6) the round screen that was hidden by the black background is displayed.

(Epilogue (3))
The epilogue, which is performed with a sudden high bass performance, will be explained using Figure 11-46. FIG. 11-46 is a detailed diagram of FIG. 11-26. (DC-1) is a diagram showing that all the letters light up and a jackpot is achieved in the continuous hit challenge performance performed during the sudden high base performance. After that, (DC-2) (DC-3) is the same as the flow of the epilogue in the normal state. After that, as shown in (DC-4) to (DC-6), the objects move up to the top of the screen, but the background remains a rainbow background, and the rainbow background has a faint decorative pattern. Is displayed. Thereafter, the decorative pattern is displayed together with an effect 112SKY020 that emphasizes the pattern.

(length of epilogue)
In FIGS. 11-47 and 11-48, the length of the epilogue in the normal state, variable probability state, and suddenly high base performance is expressed using FIGS. 11-44 to 11-46. The epilogue normally lasts 15 seconds. The duration of the epilogue in the variable state is 5 seconds, but after that, the symbol is confirmed for 1 second, a fanfare is performed, and the round begins. The epilogue, which suddenly features a high bass performance, lasts 10 seconds.

(Epilogue Effect and Intent)
The epilogue in the normal state is designed to be the longest because we want the player to feel a sense of blessing. In the epilogue of the variable probability state, we want the player to feel that they can win quickly and win consecutive games quickly, so we make the epilogue the shortest. The suddenly high-base performance epilogue is in a normal state, but it appears to be a high-base performance, so I wanted to incorporate high-base elements while giving a sense of celebration, so I made it 10 seconds long. In addition, the epilogue with the suddenly high base performance has the same movements as the characters in the normal epilogue, but uses a different background (rainbow background). By doing this, it is possible to perform an epilogue that creates a special feeling while giving a sense of celebration in the normal state. Furthermore, by highlighting the symbols, it is possible to emphasize that the player has hit the jackpot. Furthermore, the epilogue of the sudden high-base performance may be the same as the epilogue of the normal state. By doing this, it is possible to make the player feel a strong sense of blessing in the normal state.

(Details of upper high base performance and lower high base performance)
From FIG. 11-49 onward, an example will be described in which there is a state higher than the variable probability state. As a premise, there are three control states described from Figure 11-49 onwards: time saving state (time saving control 110 times), lower high base state (also referred to as probability variable state) (probable variable control 110 times), and upper high base state (time saving control 110 times). 10,000 times). The expectation level to be controlled to a jackpot during the period controlled by each state is as follows: time saving state < lower high base state < upper high base state.

(Details of upper high base performance and lower high base performance (1))
FIG. 11-49 shows the details of the performance depending on whether the high base state or the variable probability state (also referred to as the low high base) has entered when the high base performance suddenly develops. First of all, (A) is a diagram showing whether or not a fake effect is performed in which, when a high base effect is suddenly performed, it does not develop into an SP reach effect and returns to the normal state. If the background is entered into, no false effect will be performed, and if the background is entered into a background with a lower height base, there is a possibility that a false effect may be performed. Next, (B) shows the expected level of jackpot depending on which background the game suddenly enters into with a high base performance, and the rate of being controlled to a variable probability state. When entering the background of the top high base, the jackpot expectation is 50%, the percentage controlled to the variable probability state is about 80%, the percentage controlled to the normal state is about 19%, and the percentage controlled to the top high base state The percentage of people who do this is approximately 1%. When entering the background of the lower high base, the jackpot expectation is 8%, the percentage controlled to the variable probability state is approximately 20%, the percentage controlled to the normal state is approximately 80%, and the percentage controlled to the upper high base state. 0%. Further, the background corresponding to the time saving state (time saving control 110 times) is not set as the transition destination background used in the sudden high base effect.

(Details of upper high base performance and lower high base performance (2))
FIG. 11-50 shows a specific example of a table that determines the performance using random numbers that determine the performance that will be performed in the sudden high base performance. Allocating the false fluctuations that are performed with sudden high base performance, Allocating the performance that is performed when there is a jackpot with suddenly high base performance, Allocating the performance that is performed when it is a loss with suddenly high base performance, and suddenly entering into the time of jackpot with high base performance The diagram shows the transition destination of the high base state, and the transition destination of the high base state that suddenly enters when the high base performance is missed.

(Details of upper high base performance and lower high base performance (3))
11-51, FIG. 11-52, and FIG. 11-53 illustrate the state that is controlled when suddenly hitting the jackpot with a high base performance. Jackpot A is a jackpot that is controlled to a normal state. Jackpot B is a jackpot that is controlled to have variable probability. Jackpot C is a jackpot controlled based on the top score. Jackpot A, Jackpot B, and Jackpot C have the same random value of the fluctuation pattern, but the production distribution is different, and when compared with the sudden high base production (upper high base background) and the sudden high base production (lower high base background) , in the case of jackpot A, the sudden high base effect (upper high base background) has fewer random values assigned to jackpot A than the sudden high base effect (lower high base background), and the result is jackpot B. In this case, the random value assigned to jackpot B is larger in the sudden high base effect (upper high base background) than in the sudden high base effect (lower high base background). Further, in the case of jackpot C, only the high base performance (upper high base background) is suddenly performed.

(Details, effects and intentions of upper high base performance and lower high base performance)
Ikinari High Base uses a common fluctuation pattern regardless of whether it is a high rank or a low rank, and the background of the high rank and low rank is shown by the random value of the sub. By doing this, the main capacity of the gaming machine can be reduced. Furthermore, if you hit the jackpot with the sudden high base effect (upper high base background), the rate of being controlled to a variable state is about 80%, which is about 4 times higher than when you hit the jackpot with the sudden high base effect (lower high base background). It can be seen that it is easy to be controlled to a variable state. By doing this, the player can suddenly focus on the destination of the high base performance, and the interest in the game is improved. Further, as a modification, the state controlled by the state (upper, lower) of the high base performance may be fixed suddenly. For example, if you hit the jackpot with a sudden high base effect (higher high base background), it will be controlled to the upper high base state, and if you suddenly hit the jackpot with a higher base effect (lower high base background), it will be controlled to a variable probability state. You can. By doing this, the player can suddenly focus on the destination of the high base performance, and the interest in the game is improved. Further, if you suddenly hit a jackpot with a high base performance, the control may be made to always change the probability state. By doing this, you can suddenly draw attention to the high bass performance. Furthermore, in this embodiment, an example has been described in which the suddenly high base effect (upper high base background) does not have a reach-gase ending pattern, but it may also have a reach-gase ending pattern. However, even in such a case, it is preferable that the reach-gaze end pattern is smaller in the sudden high base effect (upper high base background) than in the sudden high base effect (lower high base background).

(Comparison of upper high base state and lower high base state)
FIG. 11-54 shows a comparison between the screen in the upper high base state and the screen in the lower high base state. In both cases, the name indicating the state, the remaining number of times in the high base state, the decorative pattern, and the right-handed display are displayed in the same place, but the upper high base state is different from the lower high base state, and the appearance of the decorative design is different. , the display is more conspicuous in the upper high base state. Furthermore, the remaining number of times in the high base state is different, with the upper high base state being 10,000 times, and the lower high base state being 110 times. Furthermore, the background is different, and the overall screen has a red color scheme in the upper high base state than in the lower high base state. The reason for using a red-based color scheme is that, as a player's perception, there are generally many patterns in which red-based color schemes appear in performances controlled by jackpots. By using a red-based color scheme, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the base is higher than the lower base.

(Comparison of upper high base state and lower high base state; effect and intention)
The appearance of the decorative pattern is different between the upper high base state and the lower high base state, with the upper high base state having a more conspicuous appearance. Specifically, the decorative pattern in the upper height base state has decorations such as stars and circles on the decorative part other than the number part, and the decorative design in the lower height base state has stars and circles in the decorative part other than the number part. Instead, it has a vertical line pattern to make the decorative pattern in the upper high base state stand out. Furthermore, by doing this, it is made easier to recognize that there is a lower high base state and an upper high base state that is more advantageous than the lower high base state, and it is also made easier to recognize that the lower high base state is higher than the lower high base state. Can be done. To make the decorative patterns stand out, you can make the decorative designs in the upper high base state larger than those in the lower high base state, or make all the decorative designs in the upper high base state golden, and make the decorative designs in the lower high base state larger. It is also possible to use a method in which part of the pattern is made of gold and the other part is made of red or blue.

(Flow of fluctuations in sudden high base performance, upper and lower high base states Ver.)
Using FIG. 11-55, we will explain the flow of fluctuations in sudden high base performance. (D1) and (D2) indicate that the change was started from the customer waiting screen. In (D3), the character (112SKY009) is displayed, the line that changes the stage (112SKY027) is displayed, only the background is whited out, and the reduced stage is displayed next to the character. In the reduced display, the display of the variable probability state and a stage higher than the variable probability state are displayed, and the background of the time saving state is not displayed. The stage where the character is reduced is selected, and as shown in (D5), the stage to which the character transitions (112SKY017) is enlarged and displayed, and the stage to which the character does not transition (112SKY027) is further reduced and displayed. Further, a highlighted display (112SKY028) is displayed on the enlarged stage to which the stage is to be moved. Thereafter, the stage to which the stage is to be moved is enlarged and displayed on the entire screen as shown in (D6). In (D7), a pre-read notice (112SKY007) is given, suggesting to the player that something may happen. At (D8), the pattern temporarily stops, and at (D9) in Figure 11-56, a look-ahead notice (112SKY007), which is the same type as the look-ahead notice that was performed earlier but with a slightly different effect, is performed, and at (D10). The pattern temporarily stops. Then, during the fluctuation, a "continuous hit challenge reach" of SP reach is performed as shown in (D11) and (D12), and a judgment of a jackpot is displayed. Details of the "continuous hit challenge reach" will be explained with reference to FIG. 11-41. In Figure 11-56 (D11) (D12), after the "Multi-hit Challenge Reach" is performed, if the effect is to notify you of a jackpot (D13), the screen will be displayed as shown in Figure 11-57 (D15). There is a blackout (112SKY012), the accessory (112SKY018) falls violently to the center of the screen, and the entire screen becomes a rainbow background (112SKY019) as shown in (D16), making it easier for the player to understand that they have won the jackpot. There is. Thereafter, in (D17), after the accessory returns to its original position (at the top of the screen), a decorative pattern is displayed from the center of the screen to notify that a jackpot has been won. At this time, the decorative pattern is highlighted (112SKY020), and it is possible to emphasize to the player that he has won the jackpot. In Figures 11-56 (D11) and (D12), after the "Multi-hit challenge reach" is performed, if the effect is to notify the player of failure (D14), a stage change effect is performed as shown in (D18). My (D14) screen will be displayed in a reduced size, and from the reduced display an arrow will be displayed to make it easier to understand the transition destination, and the arrow will extend to the destination stage, and as shown in (D19), the transition will occur due to the stage change. The stage to be played, a character display corresponding to that stage, and a subtitle with the stage name are displayed. After being displayed, the stage to which the screen changes due to the stage change is enlarged on the screen, and the display returns to the normal state with the decorative pattern stopped and displayed, as shown in (D20). In FIG. 11-58, the stage is different from the stage before the sudden transition to the high base performance, but it may be designed to return to the same stage. After that, as shown in (D21), the normal state starts to change. Although it is not shown in the diagrams of the upper high base state and the lower high base state, as shown in Figure 11-36, there is a sudden fluctuation in the high base reach, and after pseudo fluctuations are performed multiple times, the upper Alternatively, the SP reach performed in the low-order high base state is not performed, and an effect that returns to the background of the normal state is performed (see Figure 11-36). The false variation is performed only in the sudden high base effect of the lower high base background, and not in the sudden high base effect of the upper high base background.

(Flow of fluctuations in sudden high base performance Upper/lower high base state Ver. Effects and intentions)
The flow of fluctuations in the sudden high base performance is similar to that shown in Figures 11-24 to 11-27. The difference is that a high base effect is suddenly performed using Figure 11-33, and by showing multiple backgrounds to the player and suddenly performing a high base effect, it is possible to perform a favorable effect for the player. . Furthermore, the stages that are reduced next to the character during a stage change are the background of the upper high base state and the background of the lower high base state, and the background of the time saving state is not displayed. By doing this, it is possible to provide a more favorable effect to the player than by showing the background of the time-saving state.

(Symbol feeding speed in upper high base state and lower high base state)
The symbol feeding speed in the upper high base state and the lower high base state will be explained using FIG. 11-59. As shown in the figure, the speed of symbol feeding in the upper high base state can be changed 3 times in 3 seconds, and it can be seen that it is an extremely high speed change that changes once per second. As shown in the figure, the speed of symbol feed in the lower high base state can be changed twice in 3 seconds, and it can be seen that it is a high-speed change that changes once every 1.5 seconds.

(Design feeding speed effect and intention in upper high base state and lower high base state)
The symbol feeding speed in the upper high base state and the lower high base state is faster in the upper high base state than in the lower high base state. By doing so, the difference between the upper high base state and the lower high base state can be easily understood. Furthermore, the speed of symbol feeding is carried over even in the sudden high base performance, and the speed of symbol feeding is the same in both the sudden high base performance and the pseudo fluctuation. By doing so, the player can feel the feel of hitting the ball in a high base state.

(Stage change (5) modification example)
A modified example of the stage change that is performed when suddenly transitioning to a high bass performance that is performed in the normal state will be described using FIG. 11-60. (AE-1) (AE-2) indicates that the change was started from the customer waiting screen. In (AE-3), the character is displayed, the lines that change the stage are displayed, only the background is whited out, and the reduced stage is displayed next to and in front of the character. The reduced display shows a display of the variable probability state, a stage higher than the variable probability state, and a stage lower than the variable probability state. The stage where the character is reduced is selected, and the stage to which the character transitions (112SKY017) is enlarged and displayed as shown in (AE-5), and the stage to which the character does not transition (112SKY027) is further reduced and displayed. Further, a highlighted display (112SKY028) is displayed on the enlarged stage to which the stage is to be moved. After that, the transition stage is enlarged and displayed on the entire screen as shown in (AE-6).

(Stage Change (5) Variation Example Effect and Intent)
The stage change (5) is different from the normally performed stage change (1), and is performed only with a sudden high base performance, which gives a special feeling and improves the game's interest. Furthermore, the reduced display shows a display of the variable probability state and a stage higher than the variable probability state, and by providing a variety of destinations for the sudden high base performance, the game's interest is improved. Furthermore, since the stages are determined internally and the player does not know which stage will be selected, the game becomes more interesting. Furthermore, the enlarged and displayed stage to which the game moves is highlighted, making it easier for the player to understand that the highlighted stage has been selected. Further, a scaled-down stage may be displayed next to the character, but the player may be able to select the stage. By allowing the player to select and decide, the range of games is expanded and the interest in the game is improved. Furthermore, stages lower than the variable probability state are prepared, and by displaying a plurality of stages, the range of games is expanded and the interest in the game is improved.

Furthermore, in the embodiment, a spherical game ball (pachinko ball) is used as an example of a game medium, but the invention is not limited to a spherical game medium, and for example, a non-spherical game medium such as a medal can be used. It may be.

In addition, in the embodiment, a pachinko game machine is applied as an example of a game machine, but a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using, for example, a game value. At the same time, one game ends when the fluctuating display results are derived to a fluctuating display device that can fluctuately display a plurality of types of symbols, each of which can be identified, and a prize is won according to the fluctuating display results derived to the fluctuating display device. It is also applicable to slot machines that are capable of generating.

The gaming machine of the present invention can also be applied to an enclosed gaming machine, a slot machine, etc. in which game media are enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of winnings. Furthermore, the gaming machine that allows games may be any machine that allows at least playing games, and is not limited to pachinko gaming machines or slot machines, but may be general gaming machines.

1: Pachinko game machine 4A: First special symbol display device 4B: Second special symbol display device 5: Image display device 100: Game control microcomputer 120: Performance control CPU
1962SKY001: Stage name display 1962SKY002: Spec display 1962SKY003: Adjustment display (consists of volume adjustment display and brightness adjustment display)
1962SKY004: Menu guide display 1962SKY005: Substitute display for high base 1962SKY006: Logo image with play time 1962SKY007: NEXT pattern 1962SKY008: Timer compatible display 1962SKY009: Re-variable display compatible display 1962SKY010a: Image using background during play time 1962S KY010b: Time saving state Image 1962SKY010c for explaining the flow controlled by C: Image 1962SKY011 for explaining the variable state: Enemy character B
1962SKY012: Enemy character C
1962SKY013: Subtitle display for demo video 1962SKY014: Text display explaining play time 1962SKY015: Display text for demo video 1962SKY016: Display text for presentation introduction 1962SKY017: Production introduction display A
1962SKY018: Production introduction display B
1962SKY019: Game promotion text display 1962SKY020: White background display 1962SKY021: Manufacturer name display 1962SKY022: Alert display 1962SKY023: Emphasis frame display 1962SKY024: Touch ring 1962SKY025: Subtitle display for time saving state C 1962SKY026: Explosion effect display 19 62SKY027: Subtitles for definite state Display 1962SKY028: Sub liquid crystal display device 1962SKY029: Rescue subtitle display 1962SKY030: Hit effect display 1962SKY031: Smoke effect display 1962SKY032: Ally character D
1962SKY033: Pedestal section for displaying the number of times remaining until play time
1962SKY034: Reflection effect display 1962SKY035: Character display with play time 112SKY001: Stage name 112SKY002: Variable state name 112SKY003: Remaining number of electric supports 112SKY004: Right-hand hit notification 112SKY005: Active hold 112SKY006: Hold display 112SKY007: Pre-read notice 112SKY008: Continuous hit challenge production Title display 112SKY009: Character A
112SKY010: "FEVER" logo 112SKY011: Button display (sequential presses)
112SKY012: Blackout 112SKY013: Line of light 112SKY014: Obtained ball number display 112SKY016: Character D corresponding to the stage
112SKY017: Transition stage display 112SKY018: Accessory 112SKY019: Rainbow background 112SKY020: Emphasis effect 1
112SKY021: Display of stage to be transitioned to 112SKY022: Arrow display to make transition destination easier to understand 112SKY023: Character C corresponding to the stage
112SKY024: Stage name telop display 112SKY025: Stage display where you don't know whether to transition 112SKY026: Suddenly high base performance introduction production A
112SKY027: Stage display without transition 112SKY028: Emphasis effect 2
112SKY029: Design competition display 112SKY030: Cut-in 1
112SKY031: Button display (single press)
112SKY032: Title display of prayer performance 112SKY033: Button display (long press)
112SKY034: Logo lights up 112SKY035: Logo goes off 112SKY036: "Collect power!" Production explanation display 112SKY037: Power gauge 112SKY038: Aura 112SKY039: Energy bullet 112SKY040: Destroyed wall 112SKY041: "Let the fireworks bloom!" Production title Display 112SKY042: Fireworks turret 112SKY043: Fireworks ball 112SKY044: Lever display (pull)
112SKY045: Blooming fireworks 112SKY046: Transparent decorative pattern 112SKY047: White out 112SKY048: Decorative pattern in upper high base state 112SKY049: Decorative pattern in lower high base state 112SKY050: State name of upper high base state

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player by performing fluctuations and the result of the fluctuations becoming a specific display result,
There is a normal state and a special state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state,
In the normal state, a first background and a second background can be displayed,
In the special state, the second background can be displayed;
In the normal state, the background is switched from the first background to the second background , and by performing a notification performance that is performed during the special state and notifies whether or not the control is to be controlled to the advantageous state. , it is possible to execute a special notification effect to notify whether or not the vehicle is controlled to the advantageous state;
The above announcement performance is
including at least a first notification performance and a second notification performance,
Including a special notification performance that is not executed during the special notification performance,
The special notification performance includes at least a first special notification performance and a second special notification performance,
There is a movement promotion effect that encourages players to move.
The movement promotion performance includes a first movement promotion performance and a second movement promotion performance ,
The ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher when the second movement promotion effect is executed than when the first movement promotion effect is executed,
The special notification performance has a higher rate of execution of the action promotion performance than the notification performance .
A gaming machine characterized by:

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