JP7376940B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine typified by a pachinko gaming machine.

In conventional gaming machines, a determination is made based on the establishment of a starting condition, and a special game (jackpot game) is performed based on the result of the determination. For example, a determination is made when a game ball enters the starting hole (entering the ball), and a round game with opening of the big winning hole is performed as a special game. A large number of prize balls can be obtained by placing game balls in the grand prize opening. The result of the determination is shown to the player by the manner in which the symbols are stopped by displaying the symbols in a variable manner and then in a stopped state in the symbol display means.

Furthermore, in the game machine, a dialogue production in which a character speaks a dialogue is performed. For example, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 listed below, a girl character appears, and lines spoken by the girl character (for example, "You did it!") are displayed as speech bubbles.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-108919

There is room for improvement in terms of performance. By incorporating improved effects, it is expected that the game will become more interesting.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the objective is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of gaming.

The gaming machine disclosed in this specification includes a performance execution means for performing a performance using a performance means including a predetermined display means, and the performance execution means displays a first display displayed in a first color. When it is possible to perform a color change effect of changing to a second color and a number change effect of changing a second display displayed with a first numerical value to a second numerical value, and when executing the color change effect, However, even when executing the number change effect, a predetermined common effect may be executed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that contributes to improving the interest of gaming through performance.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of gaming states, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of jackpot games. (A) is a time chart showing the flow of the jackpot game, (B) is a time chart showing the flow of the small win game, and (C) is a time chart showing the flow of the auxiliary game. It is an explanatory diagram showing the types of production modes. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of normal variation of special figure variation performance. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach of the special figure variation effect. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of SP reach of the special figure variation effect. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of SPSP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a hold performance. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a movable body effect. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of operation performance. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of parts related to control of the gaming machine. This is a specific example of a variation pattern determination table. This is a specific example of a look-ahead determination table. This is a specific example of a symbol determination table. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a main control section. This is a specific example of a variation pattern A determination table. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the production flow of the special figure variation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the production control section. (A) is a specific example of a title change notice selection table, (B) is a specific example of a cut-in notice selection table, and (C) is a specific example of a timer notice selection table. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a title change notice. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a cut-in notice. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a first specific example of a timer notice. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a second specific example of timer notice. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a third specific example of timer notice. This is a specific example of a special character promotion effect selection table. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a color promotion effect of a special character promotion effect. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a numerical promotion effect of a special character promotion effect.

Examples of embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. In each referenced figure, the same parts are given the same reference numerals, and overlapping explanations regarding the same parts will be omitted in principle. In this specification, in order to simplify the description, by writing symbols or codes that refer to information, signals, physical quantities, parts, etc., the names of the information, signals, physical quantities, parts, etc. for the symbols or codes may be omitted or May be abbreviated. Further, when there is an arbitrary flowchart described below, in the flowchart, the execution order of the plurality of processes in any plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed or executed in parallel as long as there is no inconsistency in the processing contents.

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The first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described later, but first, the basic embodiment that is the basis of the first embodiment will be described. In the basic embodiment, the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine PY1. In the following description, the horizontal, vertical, and vertical directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 refer to the horizontal, vertical, and vertical directions (as viewed from the front) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Furthermore, "front" is the direction from the pachinko machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko machine PY1, and "back" is the direction from the player facing the pachinko machine PY1 toward the pachinko machine PY1. shall be.

1. Structure of the gaming machine First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained using FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

The pachinko game machine PY1 includes an outer frame 22 attached to an island structure of a pachinko hall, and a front door 23 attached to the outer frame 22 so as to be openable and closable. The front door 23 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which the game board 1 is mounted, and a front frame 23m that is attached to the game board mounting frame 2A so as to be openable and closable. Further, the front frame 23m includes a transparent plate 23t having transparency, and it is possible to visually recognize the game board 1 from the front (player side) via the transparent plate 23t.

The front door 23 also includes an upper tray 34 for storing game balls, and a handle 72k for shooting game balls onto the game board 1. The upper tray 34 is installed at the lower part of the front door 23 and stores game balls to be supplied to the handle 72k. The handle 72k is installed at the lower right part of the front door 23, and when the player operates the handle 72k, game balls stored in the upper tray 34 are launched onto the game board 1.

The front door 23 also includes a speaker 52 that can output a predetermined sound, a frame lamp 53 that can emit light in a predetermined color, and a frame movable body 58k that can operate in a predetermined operation mode. The speakers 52 are installed at the upper left and upper right of the front door 23, and output, for example, BGM (back ground music), sound effects, and the like. The frame lamps 53 are installed on the left and right sides of the front door 23 around the transparent plate 23t, and are composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes). The frame movable body 58k is installed above the front door 23. Further, the frame movable body 58k includes a drive motor (not shown), and is configured to be movable up and down by the drive motor, as shown in FIG. 1, for example. Note that the movement of the frame movable body 58k may be other than vertical movement.

The front door 23 also includes a normal button 40 that can be operated by the player, and a special button 41 that can be operated by the player. The normal button 40 and the special button 41 are comprised of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a gripping part, and the like. The normal button 40 includes a lamp (not shown) that can emit light in a predetermined color and a vibration motor (not shown) that can vibrate in a predetermined vibration manner, and is configured to be able to emit light using the lamp. It is configured to be able to vibrate using a vibration motor. On the other hand, the special button 41 includes a lamp (not shown) that can emit light in a predetermined color and a vibration motor (not shown) that can vibrate in a predetermined vibration manner, and is configured to be able to emit light using the lamp. In addition, it is configured to be able to vibrate using a vibration motor. Note that the normal button 40 or the special button 41 may be configured to be operable in a predetermined operation mode (for example, rotation, protrusion, etc.), or may be configured as a cross key, a touch panel, etc. .

2. Structure of Game Board Next, the structure of the game board 1 attached to the game board mounting frame 2A will be explained using FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 1.

The game board 1 includes a game area 6 into which game balls shot by operating the handle 72k can flow down (fall). In the game area 6, a game nail (not shown) that changes the downward direction of the game ball is installed, and a winning device that allows the game ball to win (enter or pass) is installed. The winning device includes a general winning hole 10, a first starting hole 11, a second starting hole 12, a gate 13, a first big winning hole 14, and a second big winning hole 15. Each winning device is equipped with a detection sensor that detects entry or passage of a game ball.

The first starting port 11 is installed at the lower part of the game area 6 so that game balls can enter the game ball. When game balls enter the first starting port 11, the pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls as prize balls into the upper tray 34. Furthermore, when the game ball enters the first starting port 11, the pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a jackpot determination, which will be described later. The first starting port 11 is configured such that ease of entry of the game ball remains unchanged.

The second starting port 12 is installed at the lower part of the gaming area 6 and below the first starting port 11 so that game balls can enter the ball. When a game ball enters the second starting port 12, the pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, one game ball) into the upper tray 34 as a prize ball. Furthermore, when the game ball enters the second starting port 12, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a jackpot determination, in the same way as when the game ball enters the first starting port 11. The second starting port 12, unlike the first starting port 11, includes an opening/closing member 12k and an opening/closing solenoid (not shown) that can be opened and closed. By opening and closing the opening/closing member 12k using an opening/closing solenoid, the pachinko game machine PY1 can be set to a closed state (closed state) in which game balls do not enter the second starting port 12 or are difficult to enter, and a closed state that is lower than the closed state. The second starting port 12 is set to either an open state (open state) in which game balls can easily enter the ball.

The gate 13 is installed on the right side of the game area 6 so that game balls can pass through. When the game ball passes through the gate 13, the pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a hit determination, which will be described later. Note that the pachinko game machine PY1 does not pay out prize balls to the upper tray 34 even if the game balls pass through the gate 13.

The first big prize opening 14 is installed at the lower right part of the game area 6 so that game balls can enter the game ball. When a game ball enters the first big winning hole 14, the pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls as prize balls into the upper tray 34. The first big prize opening 14 includes a first opening/closing door 14k that can be opened and closed and an opening/closing solenoid (not shown). The pachinko game machine PY1 opens and closes the first opening/closing door 14k using an opening/closing solenoid, thereby switching between a closed state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot enter the first big prize opening 14 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the first prize opening 14. Put it in either the open state (open state) where the ball is possible.

The second grand prize opening 15 is installed at the lower right part of the gaming area 6 and below the first grand prize opening 14 so that a game ball can enter. When a game ball enters the second large winning hole 15, the pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls as prize balls into the upper tray 34. The second big prize opening 15 includes a second opening/closing door 15k that can be opened and closed and an opening/closing solenoid (not shown). By opening and closing the second opening/closing door 15k using an opening/closing solenoid, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can be switched between a closed state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot enter the second grand prize opening 15 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter. Put it in either the open state (open state) where the ball is possible.

The general prize opening 10 is installed at the lower left and lower right of the gaming area 6 so that game balls can enter. When game balls enter the general winning hole 10, the pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, five) of game balls as prize balls into the upper tray 34.

In addition, an out port 19 is installed at the bottom of the gaming area 6, and any of the general winning port 10, the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the first big winning port 14, and the second big winning port 15 is installed. Game balls that have not won a prize are discharged from the pachinko game machine PY1 through the outlet 19.

The game board 1 also includes an image display device 50 that can display a predetermined effect display, a board lamp 54 that can emit light in a predetermined color, and a movable body 55k on the board that can operate in a predetermined operation mode. do. The image display device 50 is installed in the center of the game board 1, and includes a display section 50a composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, a dot display, a 7-segment display, or the like. The panel lamp 54 is installed above the display section 50a, and is composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs. The on-board movable body 55k is installed in front of and above the display section 50a. The on-board movable body 55k includes a drive motor (not shown), and is configured to be movable up and down by the drive motor, as shown in FIG. 2, for example. Note that the movement of the on-board movable body 55k may be other than vertical movement.

Furthermore, the game board 1 includes display devices 8 for notifying the status of the pachinko game machine PY1. The display devices 8 are installed at the lower left part of the game board 1, and are composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs. Pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines the gaming status of pachinko gaming machine PY1 (variable display and stop display of special symbols, variable display and stop display of regular symbols, variable display and stop display of regular symbols, 1, number of special drawings 2, number of regular drawings, etc.) are notified to the player.

3. Basic Game Next, the basic game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained. The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of executing special figure games and regular figure games using game balls fired by operating the handle 72k.

3-1. Special figure game Pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a jackpot determination when a game ball enters the first starting port 11 or a game ball enters the second starting port 12, and acquires the right to receive a jackpot determination. A jackpot determination is made based on. Then, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs variable display of special symbols depending on the result of the jackpot determination. The mode of variable display of the special figure (also referred to as "variable display time") differs depending on the type of variation pattern described later.

The right to receive a jackpot determination is, for example, a random number value, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs the jackpot determination based on the obtained random number value. The jackpot determination is to determine whether or not to play a jackpot game, and when playing a jackpot game, it is determined that the player has won the jackpot, and when playing a small win game, it is determined that the player has won a small win. If you do not do this, you will lose.

When the pachinko game machine PY1 determines a jackpot by hitting the game ball into the first starting hole 11, it displays a first special symbol in a variable manner. The variable display of the first special figure is, for example, a display in which two LEDs at the upper left of the display devices 8 blink. When the variable display time corresponding to the type of variation pattern has elapsed, the pachinko game machine PY1 stops displaying the first special symbol in a manner that indicates the result of the jackpot determination. The modes of the stop display of the first special drawing include a mode indicating a jackpot win (for example, two LEDs at the top left are lit) and a mode indicating a small win (for example, only one LED at the top left is lit). , and a mode indicating a loss (for example, only the other LED at the upper left is lit).

On the other hand, when the pachinko game machine PY1 determines a jackpot by hitting the game ball into the second starting hole 12, it displays a variable second special symbol. The variable display of the second special figure is, for example, a display in which two LEDs at the lower left of the display device 8 blink. When the variable display time corresponding to the type of variation pattern has elapsed, the pachinko game machine PY1 stops displaying the second special symbol in a manner that indicates the result of the jackpot determination. The second special figure can be stopped and displayed in two ways: one that indicates a jackpot win (for example, two LEDs at the bottom left are lit) and one that indicates a small win (for example, only one LED at the bottom left is lit). , and a mode indicating a loss (for example, only the other LED at the lower left is lit).

In addition, if the game ball enters the first starting slot 11 during the variable display of the special figure, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a look-ahead determination described later, and reserves the right to receive the acquired jackpot determination from the special figure 1. be memorized as . On the other hand, if the game ball enters the second starting slot 12 during the variable display of the special figure, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a pre-read judgment and stores the acquired right to receive the jackpot judgment as special figure 2 reservation. do. The pachinko game machine PY1 can store up to a predetermined number of toku-zu 1-reserved and toku-zu 2-reserved (for example, 4 toku 1 and 4 toku 2). The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a jackpot determination for the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold after the special figure is stopped and displayed. In addition, when special figure 1 reservation and special figure 2 reservation are stored at the same time, the jackpot determination for special figure 2 reservation may be performed preferentially, or the jackpot determination for special figure 1 reservation may be performed. The jackpot determination may be performed preferentially, or the jackpot determination may be performed in the order in which they are stored.

Pre-reading judgment is to judge in advance whether or not a jackpot game will be played (whether or not a jackpot will be won in the jackpot judgment) before the jackpot judgment is performed. A pre-read win is assumed, and if a jackpot game is not played, a pre-read non-win is assumed. Note that when multiple types of variation patterns can be determined, a variation pattern preliminary determination may be performed in which a variation pattern to be determined is determined in advance in the pre-read determination.

Pachinko game machine PY1 notifies the player of the number when storing special symbol 1 reservation or special symbol 2 reservation. The number of reserved special figures 1 is notified, for example, by lighting or blinking of the two LEDs at the top of the display 8, and when the number of reserved special figures 1 is "1", only one LED lights up and the special figure 1 is not displayed. When the number of 1 reservations is "2", only two LEDs light up, when the number of special symbols 1 reservations is "3", only one LED blinks, and when the number of special symbols 1 reservations is "4", Only two LEDs flash. On the other hand, the number of reserved special drawings 2 is notified by, for example, lighting or blinking of the two LEDs at the middle and lower part of the display device 8, and when the number of reserved special drawings 2 is "1", only one LED lights up, When the number of reserved special drawings 2 is "2", only two LEDs light up, and when the number of reserved special drawings 2 is "3", only one LED blinks, and when the number of reserved special drawings 2 is "4", only one LED lights up. Sometimes only two LEDs flash.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a jackpot game after stopping and displaying the first special symbol or the second special symbol in a manner indicating a jackpot win. The jackpot game is a game in which a round game in which the first jackpot 14 or the second jackpot 15 is opened is played a plurality of times (for example, 10 times), although the details will be described later. The jackpot game is an advantageous game for the player because an opportunity to win a game ball (opportunity for a prize ball) is given by opening the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15. Note that the jackpot game ends when all of the plurality of round games are played.

On the other hand, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a small winning game after stopping and displaying the first special symbol or the second special symbol in a manner indicating a small winning. The small winning game is a game in which the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), although the details will be described later. The small winning game is an advantageous game for the player because an opportunity to win a game ball (opportunity for a prize ball) is given by opening the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15.

3-2. When a game ball passes through the gate 13, the pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a hit determination, and performs a hit determination based on the acquired right. Then, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a variable display of common symbols depending on the result of the hit determination.

The hit determination is to determine whether or not to perform the auxiliary game, and when the auxiliary game is performed, it is determined that the game has won, and when the auxiliary game is not performed, it is determined that the game is a loss.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a variable display of common symbols when a winning determination is made based on the winning of a game ball at the gate 13. The variable display of the ordinary map is a display in which a plurality of LEDs at the upper right of the display device 8 blink. When a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the variable display of the regular symbols, the pachinko game machine PY1 stops displaying the regular symbols in a manner that indicates the result of the hit determination. There are two modes for displaying the stoppage of the common map: a mode indicating a win (for example, all LEDs are lit) and a mode indicating a loss (for example, only one LED is lit).

Furthermore, when a game ball enters a prize at the gate 13 during the variable display of a common symbol, the pachinko game machine PY1 stores the acquired right to receive a winning determination as a pending common symbol. The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of storing up to a predetermined number (for example, 2) of reserved games. After the pachinko game machine PY1 stops displaying the regular game, it performs a hit determination on the pending regular game.

When the pachinko game machine PY1 stores the number of reserved symbols, it notifies the player of the number. The number of reserved maps is notified by lighting up multiple LEDs on the lower right side of the display device 8. For example, when the number of reserved maps is "1", only one LED lights up, and the number of reserved maps is "1". 2'', only two LEDs are lit.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs an auxiliary game after stopping and displaying the normal game in a manner that indicates winning. The auxiliary game is a game in which the second starting port 12 is opened for a predetermined period of time (for example, 3.5 seconds), which will be described in detail later. In the auxiliary game, opening of the second starting port 12 provides an opportunity for the game ball to enter the second starting port 12 (an opportunity for a prize ball, an opportunity to acquire the right to receive a jackpot determination), so the game is It is an advantageous game for everyone.

4. Game State Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be explained using FIG. 3(A). FIG. 3(A) is a diagram showing possible gaming states of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. As shown in FIG. 3(A), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a "low probability low base gaming state" (also referred to as "normal gaming state"), a "low probability high ``base gaming state'' (also referred to as ``time-saving gaming state''), ``high probability low base gaming state'' (also referred to as ``probability gaming state''), and ``high probability high base gaming state'' (also referred to as ``probability variable gaming state''). It is possible to make it possible to take any one or more of the four types of gaming states.

The "low probability low base gaming state" is the gaming state in the initial state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In the pachinko game machine PY1, the gaming state can be brought to an initial state by operating an initialization switch (also referred to as a "RAM clear switch") (not shown) provided on the back side of the front door 23.

The "low probability high base gaming state" is a gaming state that may occur after the jackpot gaming state, and continues until a predetermined time-saving termination condition is satisfied. The predetermined time saving end conditions include that a jackpot game is played and that the number of variable display of special symbols reaches a predetermined number (for example, 200 times).

Furthermore, the "low probability high base gaming state" may also be possible when a specific loss occurs in the jackpot determination in the "low probability low base gaming state". A specific loss includes a loss for a specific number of times when all jackpot determinations are a loss for a predetermined specific number of times (for example, 900 times), and a specific percentage of losses in the jackpot determination (for example, 1/200). ) is included. The pachinko game machine PY1 enters a "low probability high base game state" after the end of the variable display of the special symbol that resulted in a specific loss (after the special symbol is stopped and displayed). In this case, the "low probability high base gaming state" also continues until the predetermined time saving termination condition is satisfied, similar to the case where the "low probability high base gaming state" is changed after the jackpot gaming state.

The "high probability low base gaming state" is a gaming state that can occur after the jackpot gaming state, and continues until a predetermined probability ending condition is satisfied. The predetermined potential end conditions include that a jackpot game is played and that the number of variable display of special symbols reaches a predetermined number (for example, 200 times). Furthermore, even if the game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 during the jackpot game, the "high probability low base gaming state" is set. good.

The "high probability high base gaming state" is a gaming state that can occur after the jackpot gaming state, and continues until a predetermined variable probability ending condition is satisfied. The predetermined variable probability ending conditions include that a jackpot game is played and that the number of variable display of special symbols reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times). In addition, even if the game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 during the jackpot game, the "high probability high base gaming state" is set. good.

"Low probability low base game state" and "low probability high base game state" belong to the normal probability state where the probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot determination is normal probability (for example, 1/300), and "high probability low base game state" The "state" and the "high probability high base gaming state" belong to a high probability state in which the probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot determination is higher than the normal probability (for example, 1/30). Therefore, the "high probability low base gaming state" and the "high probability high base gaming state" are more advantageous to the player than the "low probability low base gaming state" and the "low probability high base gaming state" in terms of jackpot winning probability. It can be said that it is in a gaming state.

In addition, the "low probability low base gaming state" and the "high probability low base gaming state" are states in which the game ball does not enter the second starting hole 12 or is difficult to enter the prize (for example, it does not become a winning prize in the hit determination, or it becomes difficult to win). "low probability high base gaming state" and "high probability high base gaming state" belong to the non-time saving state (such as a state in which the opening time of the second starting port 12 is relatively short), and "low probability high base gaming state" and "high probability high base gaming state" The game ball belongs to a time-saving state in which it is easy to win a prize (for example, a state in which it is easy to win in a hit determination, or a state in which the opening time of the second starting port 12 is relatively long). Therefore, regarding the second starting port 12 (regarding the ease of winning a game ball into the second starting port 12), the "low probability high base gaming state" and the "high probability high base gaming state" are the "low probability low base gaming state". It can be said that this gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the "gaming state" and the "high probability low base gaming state."

In addition, the non-time saving state is a state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting port 12 or it is difficult to enter the prize, so the "low probability low base gaming state" and the "high probability low base gaming state" are the states in which the game ball does not enter the second starting port 12. On the other hand, the time-saving state is a state in which it is easier for game balls to enter the second starting port 12 than in the first starting port 12, so it is considered a "low probability high base game". It can be said that the "state" and the "high probability high base gaming state" are gaming states in which a game ball is more likely to win in the second starting hole 12 than in the first starting hole 11.

Further, in the pachinko game machine PY1, the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state and the high probability state can be changed by operating a setting change switch (not shown) provided on the back of the front door 23. The setting change switch is, for example, a dip switch that can be switched to three stages: upper stage, middle stage, and lower stage. When the setting change switch is in the upper row, it is called "setting 1," when the setting change switch is in the middle row, it is called "setting 2," and when the setting change switch is in the lower row, it is called "setting 3." In "Setting 1", the probability of winning the jackpot in the normal probability state is the first probability (for example, 1/300), and the probability of winning the jackpot in the high probability state is the second probability (for example, 1/30). In addition, "Setting 2" is a third probability (for example, 1/280) in which the probability of winning the jackpot in the normal probability state is higher than the first probability, and the probability of winning the jackpot in the high probability state is higher than the second probability. This is a high fourth probability (for example, 1/28). In addition, "Setting 3" is a fifth probability (for example, 1/260) in which the probability of winning the jackpot in the normal probability state is higher than the third probability, and the probability of winning the jackpot in the high probability state is higher than the fourth probability. This is a high sixth probability (for example, 1/26). Note that the jackpot winning probability can be changed as appropriate within the range of increasing in the order of "Setting 1" < "Setting 2" < "Setting 3".

5. Jackpot Game Next, the jackpot game played by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be explained using FIG. 3(B) and FIG. 4(A). As shown in FIG. 3(B), the pachinko game machine PY1 plays any one of four types of jackpot games: "jackpot game Wα,""jackpot game Xα,""jackpot game Yα," and "jackpot game Zα." It is possible to play one or more types of jackpot games.

The "jackpot game Wα" is a jackpot game that subsequently becomes a "high probability high base game state" and continues until α number of round games are completed. α is an integer from 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first grand prize opening 14 or the second grand prize opening 15 in one round game. That is, in the "jackpot game Wα", the round game is played any number of times from 2 to 10 times depending on α.

The "jackpot game Xα" is a jackpot game that subsequently becomes a "low probability high base game state" and continues until α number of round games are completed. α is an integer from 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first grand prize opening 14 or the second grand prize opening 15 in one round game. That is, in the "jackpot game Xα", the round game is played any number of times from 2 to 10 times depending on α.

The "jackpot game Yα" is a jackpot game that subsequently becomes a "high probability low base game state" and continues until α number of round games are completed. α is an integer from 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first grand prize opening 14 or the second grand prize opening 15 in one round game. That is, in the "jackpot game Yα", the round game is played any number of times from 2 to 10 times depending on α.

The "jackpot game Zα" is a jackpot game that subsequently becomes a "low probability low base game state" and continues until α number of round games are completed. α is an integer from 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first grand prize opening 14 or the second grand prize opening 15 in one round game. That is, in the "jackpot game Zα", the round game is played any number of times from 2 to 10 times depending on α.

In addition, in "jackpot game Wα", "jackpot game Xα", "jackpot game Yα", and "jackpot game Zα", only the first big prize opening 14 may be opened for all round games. However, only the second major prize opening 15 may be opened for all round games, or the first major prize opening 14 may be opened for some round games, and the remaining round games may be opened. The second grand prize opening 15 may be opened for the player. In both the round game in which the first grand prize opening 14 is opened and the round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is opened, an opportunity to win a game ball (opportunity to win a prize ball) is given. Therefore, it is an advantageous game for the player.

"Jackpot game Wα" and "Jackpot game Yα" belong to the so-called fixed-variable jackpot games in which the gaming state becomes a high probability state, and "Jackpot game Xα" and "Jackpot game Zα" belong to so-called probability-variable jackpot games in which the gaming state becomes a normal probability state. Usually belongs to jackpot games. Therefore, it can be said that "jackpot game Wα" and "jackpot game Yα" are jackpot games that are more advantageous to the player than "jackpot game Xα" and "jackpot game Zα" in terms of subsequent jackpot winning probability, and "jackpot game A jackpot gaming state in which either "Jackpot Game Wα" or "Jackpot Game Yα" is played is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than a jackpot gaming state in which either "Jackpot Game Xα" or "Jackpot Game Zα" is played. I can say that.

In addition, "Jackpot Game Wα" and "Jackpot Game Xα" belong to so-called jackpot games with electric support where the gaming state is in a time-saving state, and "Jackpot Game Yα" and "Jackpot Game Zα" are in a non-time-saving state. It belongs to the so-called electric support no jackpot game. Therefore, "Jackpot game Wα" and "Jackpot game Xα" are related to the subsequent second starting port 12 (regarding the ease of winning the game ball to the subsequent second starting port 12), "Jackpot game Yα" and " It can be said that it is a jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player than "Jackpot Game Zα", and the jackpot game state in which either "Jackpot Game Wα" or "Jackpot Game Xα" is played is "Jackpot Game Yα" or "Jackpot Game Zα". It can be said that this is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than a jackpot gaming state in which either one of the above occurs.

Here, the flow of the jackpot game will be explained. FIG. 4(A) is a time chart showing the flow of the jackpot game. Here, a jackpot game in which only the first jackpot 14 is opened will be exemplified.

As shown in FIG. 4(A), when the jackpot game starts after the special drawings are stopped and displayed, a jackpot opening (also referred to as "jackpot OP") is first set. The jackpot OP continues until a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed, and when the jackpot OP ends, the first round of the round game is started. The round game continues until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) passes or until a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10) enter the first grand prize opening 14. When the first round game ends, an inter-round interval (also referred to as "round IT") is set. The round IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed, and when the round IT ends, the second round of the round game is started. Then, when the final round game (for example, the 10th round game) ends, a jackpot ending (also referred to as "jackpot ED") is set. The jackpot ED continues until a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed, and one jackpot game ends when the jackpot ED ends. Note that either or both of the jackpot OP and the jackpot ED may not be set.

6. Small Win Game Next, the small win game played by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be explained using FIG. 3(B) and FIG. 4(B). As shown in FIG. 3(B), the pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of playing a small winning game as a game different from a jackpot game. A small winning game is a game in which the game state is not changed after that, unlike a big winning game. For example, if a small winning game is played in the "low probability low base gaming state", the "low probability low base gaming state" continues even after the small winning game. Pachinko game machine PY1 opens either the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 in a small winning game.

FIG. 4(B) is a time chart showing the flow of the small winning game. Here, a small winning game in which only the first big prize opening 14 is opened will be exemplified. As shown in FIG. 4(B), when the small winning game starts after the special symbols are stopped and displayed, a pre-opening interval (also referred to as "pre-release IT") is first set. The pre-opening IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed, and when the pre-opening IT ends, the first grand prize opening 14 is opened. The opening of the first big winning hole 14 continues until a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the first big winning hole 14. When the opening of the first big prize opening 14 is completed, a post-opening interval (also referred to as "post-opening IT") is set. The post-release IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed, and one small winning game ends when the post-release IT ends. Note that either or both of the pre-release IT and post-release IT may not be set. Further, in consideration of the playability of the pachinko game machine PY1, small winning games may not be played.

7. Auxiliary Game Next, the auxiliary game performed by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be explained using FIGS. 3(B) and 4(C). As shown in FIG. 3(B), the pachinko game machine PY1 can perform an auxiliary game as a game different from the jackpot game and the small win game. The auxiliary game is a game in which the second starting port 12 is opened, unlike the jackpot game and the small win game. In the auxiliary game, the opening time of the second starting port 12 changes depending on the game state. For example, when the auxiliary game is performed in a non-time saving state, the opening time of the second starting port 12 changes depending on the game state. While the second starting port 12 opens, when an auxiliary game is performed in the time saving state, the second starting port 12 opens for a second opening time (for example, 3.5 seconds) that is longer than the first opening time. .

FIG. 4(C) is a time chart showing the flow of the auxiliary game. As shown in FIG. 4(C), when the auxiliary game starts after the normal figure is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 12 opens. The second starting port 12 is opened until a predetermined time period (the first opening time in a non-time-saving state, the second opening time in a time-saving state) or until a predetermined number of openings (for example, four) have elapsed. This continues until the game ball enters the second starting port 12. When the opening of the second starting port 12 is completed, a post-opening interval (also referred to as "post-opening IT") is set. The post-release IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed, and one auxiliary game ends when the post-release IT ends.

8. Performance Next, the performance performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained using FIGS. 5 to 12. The pachinko game machine PY1 can set different performance modes depending on the game state. In each performance mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 operates on various performance devices (normal button 40, special button 41, image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable body on the board) that the pachinko game machine PY1 has. 55k, frame movable body 58k, etc.), it is possible to perform the effects shown below.

8-1. Performance Mode First, the performance mode will be explained using FIG. 5. The production mode is a division of production (or a superordinate attribute). The pachinko game machine PY1 can set a customer waiting performance mode, a normal performance mode, a variable probability performance mode, a time-saving performance mode, and a jackpot performance mode as performance modes.

In the customer waiting production mode, special symbols are stopped and displayed in "low probability low base gaming state", "low probability high base gaming state", "high probability low base gaming state" and "high probability high base gaming state". This is an effect mode that may be set when the special figure is being displayed (when the variable display of the special figure is not being performed). In the customer waiting performance mode, it is suggested to the player that the player is waiting for the variable display of special symbols. The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of performing a customer waiting performance while the customer waiting performance mode is set. The customer waiting performance is a performance in which a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko game machine PY1 is displayed on the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 5(A-1). Furthermore, when the normal button 40 is operated while the pachinko game machine PY1 is displaying the customer waiting demonstration video G100, the pachinko game machine PY1 changes the settings related to the performance of the pachinko game machine PY1, as shown in FIG. 5 (A-2). A setting screen G101 for performing the above may be displayed on the display unit 50a. The pachinko game machine PY1 allows settings regarding the performance of the pachinko game machine PY1 while displaying the setting screen G101. The settings related to the effect include the volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52, the brightness setting of the display unit 50a (also referred to as "light amount setting"), the frequency setting of the effect to be performed (also referred to as "effect setting"), and the like.

The normal performance mode is a performance mode that may be set over one or more variable displays of special symbols in the "low probability low base game state" or the "high probability low base game state". In the normal performance mode, it is suggested to the player that the game is in a non-time saving state. In the normal production mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays, for example, a normal background image G102 having a background representing a mountain scenery on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 5(B-1). Note that the background displayed in the normal production mode is not limited to the normal background image G102, and multiple types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or at random.

The variable probability performance mode is a performance mode that may be set over one or more variable displays of special symbols in the "high probability high base game state". In the variable probability performance mode, it is suggested to the player that the game is in a high probability state and a time saving state. In the variable probability performance mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays, for example, a variable probability background image G103 representing the universe on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 5 (B-2). Note that the background displayed in the variable probability production mode is not limited to only the variable probability background image G103, and a plurality of types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or at random.

The time-saving performance mode is a performance mode that may be set over variable display of special symbols once or multiple times in the "low probability high base game state". In the time-saving performance mode, it is suggested to the player that the game is in a normal probability state and a time-saving state. In the time-saving effect mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays, for example, a time-saving background image G104 with a background representing the sky on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 5 (B-3). Note that the background displayed in the time-saving production mode is not limited to the time-saving background image G104, and multiple types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or at random.

The jackpot production mode is a production mode set in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot performance mode, it is suggested to the player that a jackpot game is being executed. In the jackpot production mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays an opening image G107 that suggests the start of the jackpot game, and a right-hand hit that encourages "right-hand hitting", as shown in FIG. 5 (C-1), when starting the jackpot game. The image G108 and the like are displayed on the display section 50a. Note that the display of these images is called "opening effect."

In addition, in the jackpot performance mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a round image G109 etc. indicating the number of rounds on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 5 (C-2), and then When the state becomes a probability state, a promoted image G110 indicating that the state becomes a high probability state is displayed on the display unit 50a. Note that the display of these images is referred to as a "round effect."

In addition, in the jackpot production mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 also provides an ending image G111, which suggests the production mode to be set after the jackpot production mode, as shown in FIG. 5 (C-3), at the end of the jackpot game. A total prize ball number image G112 etc. indicating the total number of prize balls paid out is displayed on the display section 50a. Note that the display of these images is called an "ending effect."

In the basic embodiment, five types of performance modes are set: customer waiting performance mode, normal performance mode, variable probability performance mode, time-saving performance mode, and jackpot performance mode, but the types of performance modes may be changed as appropriate. You may change or add.

8-2. Special Figure Variation Effect Next, special figure variation effect (also referred to as "variation effect") will be explained using FIGS. 6 to 8. The special figure variation performance is a performance for suggesting the result of jackpot determination. When the variable display of the special symbols is started, the pachinko game machine PY1 executes a special symbol variable performance using performance symbols in parallel with the variable display of the special symbols. As shown in FIG. 6(A), the performance pattern is composed of a left performance pattern EZ1, a middle performance pattern EZ2, and a right performance pattern EZ3.

The pachinko game machine PY1 displays performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in a variable manner on the background (normal background image G102, probability variable background image G103, and time-saving background image G104) in the special pattern variation performance. Note that "↓" in the figure indicates that the performance symbols are being displayed in a variable manner. For example, the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are each composed of numerical symbols from "1" to "9", and in the variable display of the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, the production patterns are changed with the start of the variable display of the special pattern. EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 fluctuate, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop with the stop display of the special symbol. Then, the result of the jackpot determination is suggested by the manner in which the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed.

8-2-1. Normal variation Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform normal variation first in the special figure variation performance. The normal fluctuation is a performance in which the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner, and functions as a performance that suggests that variable display of special symbols has started.

In the normal variation, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts displaying the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in variation, as shown in FIG. 6(B). Then, when the pachinko game machine PY1 normally loses without generating a reach after the fluctuation, as shown in FIG. After stopping, as shown in 6(D), the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner that suggests a loss (so-called loose eye). A mode that suggests a loss is a mode where the left and right performance symbols are not the same, such as "1, 1, 2" or "2, 4, 6". On the other hand, when the pachinko game machine PY1 generates a reach after normal fluctuation, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are placed in the same manner (so-called reach eye) as shown in FIG. 6 (C-2). Stop display and establish reach. Note that the stopping order of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-2. N Reach Pachinko gaming machine PY1 is capable of performing N Reach after establishing a Reach. N reach is, for example, a ready-to-reach performance in which the fluctuation speed of the medium performance symbol EZ2 gradually slows down, and functions as a performance that suggests that there is a possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

The pachinko game machine PY1 gradually reduces the fluctuation speed of the medium performance symbol EZ2 at N reach, as shown in FIG. 7(A). Then, when the pachinko game machine PY1 decides to lose with N reach, as shown in FIG. 7(B), it stops the medium performance symbol EZ2 and displays the performance symbol EZ1 in a manner suggesting a loss of reach (so-called reach loss eye). , EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed. A mode that suggests a reach loss is a mode where the left and right performance symbols are the same, such as "7, 6, 7" or "5, 3, 5", but the symbol inside is different from the left and right performance symbols. On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 does not stop the medium performance symbol EZ2 when developing the SP reach after the N reach. Note that the content of the N reach performance can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-3. SP Reach Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP Reach after N Reach. The SP reach is, for example, a reach effect in which a battle between a main character and an enemy character is displayed, and it functions as an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

In the SP reach, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the SP title image G1 representing the start of the SP reach on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 8(A). For example, the SP title image G1 is also a character image, ``Defeat enemy A!''. After that, as shown in FIG. 8(B), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a main character image G200 representing the main character and an enemy character image G201 representing the enemy character on the display unit 50a, and displays the main character image G200 and the enemy character image G201. A video of a battle between characters is displayed on the display section 50a. Then, when the final phase of the battle is reached, if the pachinko game machine PY1 decides to hit the jackpot with SP reach, the main character enters the battle as shown in Figure 8 (C-1), suggesting a jackpot. In addition to displaying a state of being happy with the victory, performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting a jackpot (so-called double-roll). In addition, when the pachinko game machine PY1 loses due to SP reach, as shown in FIG. At the same time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting a reach loss. On the other hand, the pachinko game machine PY1 does not stop the medium performance symbol EZ2 when developing the SP SP reach after this SP reach. Note that the content of the SP reach performance can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-4. SPSP Reach Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SPSP Reach after SP Reach. SPSP reach is, for example, a reach effect in which a battle between a main character and a powerful enemy character is displayed, and functions as an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

In the SPSP reach, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the SPSP title image G2 representing the start of the SPSP reach on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 9(A). The SPSP title image G2 is, for example, a text image of "Defeat enemy B!". After that, as shown in FIG. 9(B), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a main character image G200 representing the main character and a strong enemy character image G202 representing a strong enemy character on the display unit 50a, and displays the main character and the strong enemy. A video of a battle between characters is displayed on the display section 50a. Then, when the final phase of the battle is reached, the pachinko game machine PY1 will move the main character into the battle to indicate a jackpot, as shown in Figure 9 (C-1). In addition to displaying a state of being happy with the victory, performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting a jackpot (so-called double-roll). On the other hand, when the pachinko game machine PY1 loses due to SPSP reach, as shown in FIG. At the same time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting a reach loss. Note that the content of SPSP reach can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the possibility that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 will stop in a manner indicating a jackpot (also referred to as "jackpot expectation level") will be explained. The jackpot expectation level is determined by the execution probability based on the result of the jackpot determination. For example, if the execution probability of N Reach is set to 10% if the jackpot determination result is a loss, and 100% if the jackpot determination result is a jackpot win, then the execution probability of SP Reach is set to 10% if the jackpot determination result is a jackpot win. is set to 4% if the result of the jackpot judgment is a loss, and to 100% if the result of the jackpot judgment is a jackpot win, then the jackpot expectation level for SP reach is set to 4%, and the jackpot expectation level for N reach is set to 4%. can be higher than.

Also, for example, if the execution probability of SP Reach is set to 4% when the jackpot determination result is a loss, and is set to 100% when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot win, then If the execution probability is set to 2% if the result of the jackpot judgment is a loss, but set to 100% if the result of the jackpot judgment is a jackpot win, the jackpot expectation level for SPSP reach will be set to 2% if the jackpot judgment result is a loss. It can be higher than expected. In this way, by setting in advance the execution probability according to the result of jackpot determination for an executable performance, it is possible to determine the jackpot expectation level for that performance.

8-3. Hold Icon and the Icon Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can display the hold icon HA on the display unit 50a while the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold is stored. The hold icon HA is, for example, an "o" icon image. Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can display the icon TA on the display section 50a during variable display of the special figure. The icon TA is, for example, the same "O" icon image as the pending icon HA.

A pending icon display area 50d is provided at the bottom of the display section 50a. As shown in FIG. 10(A), the pending icon display area 50d includes a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3, and a fourth display area 50d4. The pachinko game machine PY1 displays a reservation icon HA in each display area 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, 50d4 according to the number of special symbols 1 or 2 reserved. For example, when the number of reserved special figures 1 is "1", the reserved icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the number of reserved special figures 1 is "2", the reserved icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1 and A hold icon HA is displayed in the second display area 50d2. In addition, in the reservation icon display area 50d, both the number of special symbols 1 and 2 can be displayed, or only one of the number of reserved symbols 1 and 2 can be displayed. It is also possible to do so. Further, the number of display areas constituting the pending icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate.

Further, an icon display area 50e is provided at the bottom of the display section 50a and near the pending icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e is composed of one display area, as shown in FIG. 10(A). When the pachinko game machine PY1 starts variable display of special symbols, it displays the icon TA, which is the same as or different from the pending icon HA, in the icon display area 50e. Note that the icon TA may not be displayed in consideration of the playability of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

8-3-1. Hold Performance Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform hold performance in response to a game ball entering the first starting slot 11 or the second starting slot 12. The hold performance is, for example, a performance in which a hold icon HA is displayed in the hold icon display area 50d, and functions as a performance for notifying the player of the number of special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold.

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball enters the first starting slot 11 when the special figure 1 pending number is "0" and the variable display of the special figure is not performed, as shown in FIG. 10(B), Then, the icon TA is displayed in the icon display area 50e. Further, in the pachinko game machine PY1, for example, when two game balls enter the first starting slot 11 during the variable display of special symbols, as shown in FIG. 10(C), the first A hold icon HA is displayed in the display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d2 to inform the player that the number of special drawings 1 held is "2". Furthermore, when pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts variable display of a new special figure while displaying the hold icon HA in the first display area 50d1 and second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d, 10(D), the pending icon HA in the first display area 50d1 of the pending icon display area 50d is moved to the icon display area 50e and displayed as the icon TA, and the The hold icon HA in the second display area 50d2 is moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed to notify the player that the number of special drawings 1 hold is "1".

8-4. Preview Performance The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of performing a preview performance at any timing in the special figure variation performance. The preview performance is a performance that uses the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the board movable body 55k, the frame movable body 58k, the normal button 40, the special button 41, etc., and the jackpot game is performed. It functions as a production that suggests the possibility of being exposed.

8-4-1. Movable Body Performance The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of performing a movable body performance using the board movable body 55k or the frame movable body 58k as a preview performance. The movable body performance is, for example, a performance in which the board movable body 55k and the frame movable body 58k move.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a movable object performance at an arbitrary timing in the special symbol variation performance (for example, the timing when N reach develops to SP reach). Here, a movable object effect using the on-board movable object 55k will be exemplified. The movable object effect is an effect in which the on-board movable object 55k moves onto the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 11(A). In the movable object performance, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays an effect image G4 in a space of the display section 50a that does not overlap with the on-board movable object 55k. After the movable body performance, as shown in FIG. 11(B), the on-board movable body 55k returns to the normal standby state (initial position), and the performance develops. FIG. 11(B) shows a case where SPSP reaches. Note that the movement of the movable body 55k on the board in the movable body performance can be changed as appropriate.

8-4-2. Operation Performance The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform an operation performance using the normal button 40 or the special button 41 as a preview performance. The operation performance is, for example, a performance in which the player operates the normal button 40 or the special button 41.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs an operation performance at an arbitrary timing in the special symbol variation performance (for example, during SP reach). Here, an example of an operation effect using the normal button 40 will be illustrated. In the operation performance, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 generates a period (referred to as a "button operation valid period") in which the pressing operation of the normal button 40 is valid, and with the occurrence of this button operation valid period, the period shown in FIG. As shown, a performance (referred to as a "button operation promotion performance") that prompts the user to operate the normal button 40 is performed. In the button operation promotion effect, a button operation promotion image G3 is displayed, and the button operation promotion image G3 includes a normal button image G31 imitating the normal button 40, and a press operation representing the operation mode (i.e., press operation) of the normal button 40. It is composed of an image G32 (in this case, a character image of "Press") and an operation valid period remaining time image G33 representing the remaining time of the button operation valid period. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 operates as shown in FIG. As shown in 12(B), the button operation promotion effect is finished and the operation result effect is performed. FIG. 12(B) shows a case where a movable body effect in which the on-board movable body 55k moves is performed as an operation result effect. Note that the content of the operation performance can be changed as appropriate.

8-4-3. Pre-read performance Pachinko gaming machine PY1 is capable of performing a pre-read performance based on a pre-read determination as a preview performance. The pre-read effect is, for example, an effect in which the pending icon HA changes, and functions as an effect to suggest the result of the jackpot determination in advance.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a look-ahead effect in response to storing the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold. Here, we will exemplify the look-ahead performance for the special figure 1 hold. When the game ball enters the first starting port 11, the pachinko game machine PY1 stores the special symbol 1 pending as shown in FIG. In the pending icon display area 50d, a "☆" icon image is displayed as the pending icon HA, instead of the "0" icon image normally displayed. Note that the content of the look-ahead presentation can be changed as appropriate.

9. Internal Configuration Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained using FIGS. 13 to 16. FIG. 13 is a block diagram of portions related to control of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. As shown in FIG. 13, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a main control section 100 that controls the game, and a performance control section 120 that executes the performance. The main control section 100 and the production control section 120 are electrically connected, and the production control section 120 mainly executes production according to instructions from the main control section 100.

9-1. Main Control Section The main control section 100 includes a microcomputer 101 for game control. The game control microcomputer 101 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and mainly controls various games (special figure games, regular figure games, game status, prize ball payout, etc.). Further, the game control microcomputer 101 includes a game input section 101a, a game output section 101b, and a game storage section 101c. The game input unit 101a includes winning devices provided on the game board 1 (first starting port 11, second starting port 12, gate 13, first big winning port 14, second big winning port 15, general winning port 10, etc.). Input the winning information of the game ball, the operation information of the initialization switch, the operation information of the setting change switch, etc. The game output unit 101b outputs performance data and performance commands generated in response to game control to the performance control unit 120 and the outside of the pachinko game machine PY1. The game storage unit 101c is composed of, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory) or a RAM (Random Access Memory), and stores a table for selecting game contents, and game data (special figure 1 pending) that is generated according to game control. , special map 2 reservation, general map reservation, etc.).

Various games are mainly controlled based on winning information and operation information input by the game input section 101a. The game control microcomputer 101 controls various games using the table and game data stored in the game storage section 101c.

9-2. The table game control microcomputer 101 can make various selections in controlling the game. When making a selection, a table stored in the game storage section 101c is referred to. The table shown below is stored in the game storage unit 101c.

9-2-1. Variation Pattern Determination Table A variation pattern determination table 103a1 shown in FIG. 14 is stored in the game storage section 101c. The variation pattern determination table 103a1 is a table that is referred to when selecting the type of variation pattern. The game control microcomputer 101 refers to the variation pattern determination table 103a1 and selects the type of variation pattern when performing variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol based on the result of the jackpot determination.

As shown in FIG. 14, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of variation pattern based on the game state, the type of starting opening, the result of jackpot determination, the result of reach determination, the number of reserved special symbols, etc. Reach determination is to determine whether or not to perform the above-mentioned reach effect (N reach, SP reach, SPSP reach) during the variable display of the special figure, and when the reach effect is performed, it is determined that there is reach. , If reach performance is not performed, there will be no reach. The game control microcomputer 101 can select any one of seven types of variation patterns: "THP001" to "THP002", "THP011" to "THP013", and "THP021" to "THP022". It is possible. The game control microcomputer 101 performs variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure in a variable display mode (variable display time) according to the selected variation pattern. Note that the type of variation pattern can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the role of each variation pattern will be explained. As mentioned above, during the variable display of the special figure, a special figure variation effect is performed. In the special figure fluctuating performance, a performance flow consisting of one or more performances is executed, and each variation pattern is associated with the variable display time of the special figure and the performance flow executed in the special figure fluctuating performance. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, "THP001" and "THP011" have a special figure variable display time of 120000 ms, and "Normal variation" → "Reach" → "N reach" → "SP reach" → " "SPSP Reach" corresponds to the production flow consisting of "SPSP Reach", and "THP002" and "THP012" have a special figure variable display time of 100,000 ms, and "Normal fluctuation" → "Reach" → "N Reach" → " "THP013" is a production flow consisting of "Normal variation" → "Reach" → "N reach" with a special figure variable display time of 20,000 ms. "THP021" and "THP022" are associated with a production flow in which the variable display time of the special figure is 13000ms or 2000ms and is composed of only "normal variation". In this way, depending on the type of variation pattern selected by the game control microcomputer 101, the time of the special figure variation effect and the effect executed in the special figure variation effect are made different.

"THP001" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot win, and since the end of the production flow is "SPSP reach", "THP001" is referred to as "SPSP jackpot fluctuation". In addition, "THP002" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot win, and the end of the production flow is "SP reach", so "THP002" is referred to as "SP jackpot fluctuation". Further, "THP011" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and the end of the production flow is "SPSP reach", so "THP011" is referred to as "SPSP loss fluctuation". Further, "THP012" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and since the end of the production flow is "SP reach", "THP012" is referred to as "SP loss fluctuation". Further, "THP013" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and the end of the production flow is "N reach", so "THP013" is referred to as "N loss fluctuation". In addition, "THP021" and "THP022" are selected when the result of the jackpot judgment is a loss, and the end of the production flow is "normal fluctuation", so "THP021" and "THP022" are called "normal loss fluctuation". . It should be noted that the selection ratio of the variable patterns can be set as appropriate in consideration of the playability of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

9-2-2. Prefetch Determination Table A prefetch determination table 103b1 shown in FIG. 15 is stored in the game storage section 101c. The prefetch determination table 103b1 is a table that is referred to when selecting the type of prefetch pattern. When the right to receive a jackpot determination is acquired, the game control microcomputer 101 refers to the prefetch determination table 103b1 and selects the type of prefetch pattern. The diagram shown in FIG. 15 is a prefetch determination table 103b1.

As shown in FIG. 15, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of prefetch pattern based on the gaming state, the type of starting opening, the result of the prefetch determination, and the like. The game control microcomputer 101 can select any one of three types of pre-read patterns "SHP001" to "SHP003" as the pre-read pattern. Note that the type of prefetch pattern can be changed as appropriate.

"SHP001" is selected when the result of the pre-reading determination is a pre-reading win, so "SHP001" is referred to as a "jackpot pre-reading pattern". In addition, "SHP002" is selected when the result of pre-reading judgment is that the result of pre-reading is non-winning, and the result of pre-judgment of variation pattern is a variation pattern with reach ("THP011" to "THP013"), so "SHP002" is selected. This is called the “reach-loss look-ahead pattern.” In addition, "SHP003" is selected when the result of pre-reading judgment is that the result of pre-reading is not winning, and the result of pre-reading judgment of variation pattern is a variation pattern without reach ("THP021" to "THP022"), so "SHP003" is selected. This is called the "normally lose look-ahead pattern."

9-2-3. Symbol Determination Table A symbol determination table 103c1 shown in FIG. 16 is stored in the game storage section 101c. The symbol determination table 103c1 is a table that is referred to when selecting the types of stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When a jackpot determination is made, the game control microcomputer 101 refers to the symbol determination table 103c1 and selects the types of stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The diagram shown in FIG. 16 is a symbol determination table 103c1.

As shown in FIG. 16, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the types of stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol based on the type of starting opening, the result of jackpot determination, and the like. The game control microcomputer 101 selects the types of stop symbols such as "Jackpot Wα symbol", "Jackpot Xα symbol", "Jackpot Yα symbol", "Jackpot Zα symbol", "Small win symbol", "Loss A symbol", " It is possible to select any one of the seven types of stop symbols "Loss B symbol". The game control microcomputer 101 performs stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol in a manner according to the selected stop symbol. Note that the type of stop symbols can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the role of each stop symbol will be explained. As mentioned above, after the special figure is stopped and displayed, there are times when a jackpot game is played, times when a small win game is played, times when the time is shortened, and times when nothing is played and the game ends in a loss. . There are four types of jackpot games ("jackpot game Wα", "jackpot game Xα", "jackpot game Yα", "jackpot game Zα"), one type of small win game, and two types of losses. (There are the above-mentioned specific losses and simple losses), but each stop symbol is associated with the type of jackpot game, the type of small win game, and the type of loss. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, the "jackpot Wα symbol" is associated with the "jackpot game Wα," the "jackpot Xα symbol" is associated with the "jackpot game Xα," and the "jackpot Yα symbol" is associated with the "jackpot game Wα." "Yα", "Jackpot Zα symbol" is associated with "Jackpot game Zα", "Small win symbol" is associated with a small win game, and "Loss A symbol" is a simple loss where nothing is done. The "losing B symbol" is associated with the time saving state. In this way, the type of jackpot game, the type of small win game, and the type of loss (whether or not to enter the time saving state) to be executed are varied depending on the type of stop symbol selected by the game control microcomputer 101. .

The "jackpot Wα symbol" and the "jackpot Yα symbol" are selected when a jackpot game with a high probability is subsequently played, so the "jackpot Wα symbol" and the "jackpot Yα symbol" are referred to as "probability variable symbols". There is. In addition, the "jackpot Xα symbol" and the "jackpot Zα symbol" are determined when a jackpot game that becomes a normal probability state is subsequently played, so the "jackpot Xα symbol" and the "jackpot Zα symbol" are referred to as the "normal symbol". That's what happens. Moreover, since the "losing A symbol" is determined in the case of a simple losing without any subsequent action, the "losing A symbol" is sometimes referred to as the "normal losing symbol." In addition, since the "losing B symbol" is determined in the case of a specific losing that subsequently becomes a time-saving state, the "losing B symbol" is sometimes referred to as the "losing time-saving symbol." It should be noted that the selection ratio of the stopped symbols can be set as appropriate in consideration of the playability of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

9-3. Command The game control microcomputer 101 can output a performance command generated according to game control to the performance control unit 120 via the game output unit 101b. The game control microcomputer 101 can generate the commands shown below.

9-3-1. Winning command Winning command is a command to various winning devices (first starting hole 11, second starting hole 12, gate 13, first big winning hole 14, second big winning hole 15, general winning hole 10, etc.) of the game ball. Generated in connection with winning a prize. As winning commands, a first starting port command is generated when the game ball enters the first starting port 11, a second starting port command is generated when the game ball enters the second starting port 12, and a game ball. The gate command is generated when the game ball passes through the gate 13, the first big winning opening command is generated when the game ball enters the first big winning opening 14, and the gaming ball enters the second big winning opening 15. There are a first big winning hole command generated by the game, a general winning hole command generated when a game ball enters the general winning hole 10, and the like.

9-3-2. Special figure command The special figure command is generated in connection with the operation of the first special figure and the second special figure. Special figure commands include a special figure variation pattern command that is generated by determining a special figure's variation pattern, a special figure stop symbol command that is generated by determining a special figure's stop symbol, and a variable display of a special figure. There are special figure start commands generated by the start of the special figure start command, special figure confirmation commands generated by the stop display of the special figure, etc.

9-3-3. Common picture commands Common picture commands are generated in relation to the motion of common pictures. Examples of general pattern commands include a general pattern start command generated by starting variable display of a general pattern, a general pattern finalization command generated by stop display of a general pattern, and the like.

9-3-4. Reservation command The reservation command is a reservation command that is generated in relation to an increase or decrease in the number of reservations of special drawing 1 reservation, special drawing 2 reservation, and general drawing reservation. Reservation increase command, special figure 1 reservation decrease command generated by a decrease in the number of special figure 1 reservations, special figure 2 reservation increase command generated by an increase in the number of special figures 2 reservations, and special figure 2 reservation increase command generated by a decrease in the number of special figures 2 reservations. There are a special figure 2 reservation decrease command, a general figure reservation increase command generated by an increase in the general figure reservation number, a general figure reservation decrease command generated by a decrease in the general figure reservation number, etc.

9-3-5. Jackpot Game Command The jackpot game command is generated in connection with the operation of the jackpot game. The jackpot game commands include an OP command generated by the start of OP, a round command generated by the start of each round game, and an ED command generated by the start of ED.

9-3-6. Small win game command The small win game command is generated in connection with the operation of the small win game. Small winning game commands include a pre-release IT command generated by the start of the pre-release IT, a post-release IT command generated by the start of the post-release IT, and the like.

9-3-7. Auxiliary Game Command Auxiliary game command is generated in connection with an auxiliary game operation. The auxiliary game command includes an auxiliary game start command generated by starting the auxiliary game.

9-3-8. Gaming State Commands Gaming state commands are generated in relation to the current gaming state. As gaming state commands, there are normal probability commands generated when the gaming state is a normal probability state, high probability commands generated when the gaming state is a high probability state, and high probability commands generated when the gaming state is a non-time saving state. There are non-time-saving commands that are executed, time-saving commands that are generated when the gaming state is in the time-saving state, and jackpot commands that are generated when the gaming state is in the jackpot gaming state.

9-4. Performance Control Unit The performance control unit 120 includes a microcomputer 121 for performance control. The production control microcomputer 121 includes, for example, a CPU, and mainly executes various productions (production mode, special figure variation production, hold production, preview production, etc.). Furthermore, the production control microcomputer 121 includes a production input section 121a and a production storage section 121b. The effect input unit 121a inputs effect commands outputted from the main control unit 100, operation information for the normal button 40, operation information for the special button 41, and the like. The performance storage unit 121b is composed of, for example, ROM or RAM, and stores processing programs for processing performed by the CPU in various performances, tables for selecting preview performances, etc., performance data generated according to execution of performances, etc. do.

Various effects are executed mainly based on effect commands and operation information inputted by the effect input section 121a. The performance control microcomputer 121 executes various performances using processing programs, tables, performance data, etc. stored in the performance storage section 121b.

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The first embodiment will be described below using FIGS. 17 to 29. Unless otherwise stated, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the basic embodiment described above is also applied to the first embodiment.

First, the variation pattern of the variable display of the first special figure that can be selected by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained using FIG. 18. As shown in FIG. 17, a variation pattern A determination table 103a2 is stored in the game storage unit 101c of the game control microcomputer 101.

The game control microcomputer 101 can select the variable pattern of the variable display of the first special figure using the variable pattern A determination table 103a2. The fluctuation pattern A determination table 103a2 is a table used in the "low probability low base gaming state".

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing the contents of the fluctuation pattern A determination table 103a2. When using the fluctuation pattern A determination table 103a2, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of fluctuation pattern based on the jackpot determination result, the reach determination result, and the number of reserved special symbols. As shown in FIG. 18, there are seven types of variation patterns: "THP001A", "THP002A", "THP011A", "THP012A", "THP013A", "THP021A", and "THP022A". The game control microcomputer 101 selects the variation pattern at the selection ratio shown in FIG.

Specifically, if the jackpot determination result is "Jackpot Winning", regardless of the reach determination result and the number of reserved special drawings, one of the two types of fluctuation patterns "THP001A" and "THP002A" will be selected. "THP001A" is selected at a rate of 70% and "THP002A" at a rate of 30%. In addition, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP001A" is selected is 120000 ms, and "THP001A" is referred to as "SPSP jackpot fluctuation". Moreover, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP002A" is selected is 100000 ms, and "THP002A" is referred to as "SP jackpot fluctuation".

In addition, if the result of the jackpot judgment is "Lose" and the result of the reach judgment is "Reach", the three of "THP011A", "THP012A", "THP013A" One of the types of variation patterns is selected, and "THP011A" is selected at a rate of 10%, "THP012A" is selected at a rate of 20%, and "THP013A" is selected at a rate of 70%. In addition, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP011A" is selected is 120000 ms, and "THP011A" is referred to as "SPSP loss variation". Moreover, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP012A" is selected is 100000 ms, and "THP012A" is referred to as "SP loss variation". Moreover, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP013A" is selected is 20000 ms, and "THP013A" is referred to as "N loss variation".

In addition, if the result of the jackpot judgment is "lose" and the result of reach judgment is "no reach", if the number of reserved special drawings 1 is "0" to "2", "THP021A" One type of variation pattern is selected at a rate of 100%, and if the number of reserved special drawings 1 is "3" to "4", one type of variation pattern of "THP022A" is selected at a rate of 100%. The variable display time of the special figure when "THP021A" is selected is 13000ms, and the variable display time of the special figure is 2000ms when "THP022A" is selected. This is called "normal loss fluctuation."

In the first embodiment, the fluctuation pattern A determination table 103a2 shown in FIG. 18 is used, but the fluctuation pattern A determination table 103a2 and the fluctuation pattern determination table 103a1 shown in FIG. 14 may be used in combination. good.

Next, a special figure variation production that can be executed by the production control microcomputer 121 according to the variation pattern selected by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained. The production control microcomputer 121 can execute the following production in the special figure variation production executed in the "low probability low base gaming state".

A. Normal Variation "Normal variation" is an effect that may be performed in response to the start of variable display of special symbols, and is an effect in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner. Since the "normal variation" is performed first in the special figure variation performance, it functions as a production that suggests that the special figure variation production has started.

B. Reach "Reach" is a performance that may be performed after the "normal variation", and is a performance in which the left performance pattern EZ1 and the right performance pattern EZ3 are the same type of performance pattern and are stopped and displayed. "Reach" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot winning", so it functions as an effect suggesting that there is a possibility that a jackpot game will be played. In addition, "Reach" may later develop into reach effects such as "N reach", "SP reach", and "SPSP reach", so it is used as a direction that suggests that a reach effect may occur. also works.

C. N Reach "N Reach" is a performance that may be performed after a "Reach" is established, and is a reach performance in which the fluctuation speed of the medium performance symbol EZ2 gradually slows down. "N reach" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot winning", so it functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game may be played.

D. SP Reach "SP Reach" is a performance that is sometimes performed after "N Reach", and is a reach performance in which the main character and the enemy character battle. "SP Reach" is a performance that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played because it is easier to play when the jackpot judgment result is a "jackpot win" than when the jackpot judgment result is a "loss". functions as

E. SPSP Reach "SPSP Reach" is a performance that is sometimes performed after "SP Reach", and is a reach performance in which the main character and a strong enemy character battle. "SPSP Reach" is a performance that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played because it is easier to play when the jackpot judgment result is a "jackpot win" than when the jackpot judgment result is a "loss". functions as In addition, since it is easier to play a jackpot game when "SP Reach" develops into "SPSP Reach" than when "SP Reach" does not develop into "SPSP Reach", "SPSP Reach" , it also functions as an effect that suggests that there is a higher possibility that a jackpot game will be played than "SP Reach".

F. Title change notice "Title change notice" is a performance that may be performed at the start of "SP Reach", and is a preview performance in which the color of the title character image G300 of "SP Reach" changes. "Title change notice" suggests that there is a high possibility of a jackpot game being played because it is easier to play when the jackpot judgment result is "jackpot winning" than when it is "losing". It functions as a performance.

G. Cut-in Notice The "cut-in notice" is an effect that may be performed in the middle of "SP Reach," and is a notice effect in which a cut-in image G400 is displayed by operating the normal button 40. Since the background color of the cut-in image G400 changes depending on the result of the jackpot determination, the "cut-in notice" functions as an effect that suggests the possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

H. Timer Notice "Timer Notice" is a performance that may be performed from "Normal Variation" to "SP Reach", and is a preview performance in which the numerical value of the time image G500 indicating the timer time counts down. The "timer notice" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot winning", so it functions as an effect that suggests that there is a possibility that a jackpot game will be played. In addition, for the "timer notice", either the "title change notice" or the "cut-in notice" is performed in response to the value of the time image G500 becoming "0", so the "title change notice" is performed. It also functions as a production that suggests that there is a possibility that there will be a cut-in notice.

I. Special Character Promotion Performance A "special character promotion performance" is a performance that is sometimes performed in "SP Reach" and is a performance in which a special character appears. The "special character promotion performance" is performed in conjunction with either the "title change notice" or the "timer notice", so it functions as a performance that assists either the "title change notice" or the "timer notice".

I-A. Color promotion effect "Color promotion effect" is a type of "special character promotion effect", and is an effect in which a special character moves in conjunction with the change in color of title character image G300. Since the "color promotion performance" is performed in conjunction with the "title change notice", it functions as a performance that assists the "title change notice". In addition, when a "title change notice" is made in conjunction with a "color promotion effect" than when a "title change notice" is made without being associated with a "color promotion effect", the jackpot game Since this is likely to happen, the "color promotion performance" also functions as a performance that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

I-B. Numerical promotion effect The ``numeric promotion effect'' is a type of ``special character promotion effect,'' and is an effect in which a special character performs an action in conjunction with a change in the numerical value of the time image G500. The ``numeric promotion effect'' is performed in conjunction with the ``timer notice'', so it functions as a supplementary effect to the ``timer notice''. A jackpot game is more likely to be played when a "timer notice" is made in conjunction with a "numeric promotion effect" than when a "timer notice" is made without being related to a "numeric promotion effect." Therefore, the "numerical promotion performance" also functions as a performance that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the production flow of the special figure variation production executed according to the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern A determination table 103a2 will be explained. The performance control microcomputer 121 displays a performance image on the display unit 50a in each performance that constitutes the performance flow, and also controls the light emission performance using the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 and the speaker according to the display of the performance image. It is possible to perform sound production using 52.

As shown in FIG. 19(A), in the special pattern variation effects where the variation patterns are "SPSP Jackpot Variation" and "SPSP Loss Variation", "Normal Variation" → "Reach" → "N Reach" → "SP Reach" → A production flow consisting of "SPSP Reach" is executed. In addition, in these special figure variation productions, "timer notice" may be performed from "normal variation" to "SP reach", and "title change notice", "cut-in notice", "special A character promotion performance may be performed.

In addition, as shown in Fig. 19 (B), in the special symbol variation effects where the variation patterns are "SP jackpot variation" and "SP loss variation", "normal variation" → "reach" → "N reach" → "SP reach" ” is executed. In addition, in these special figure variation productions, "timer notice" may be performed from "normal variation" to "SP reach", and "title change notice", "cut-in notice", "special A character promotion performance may be performed.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 19(C), in the special figure variation performance where the variation pattern is "N loss variation", a production flow consisting of "normal variation" → "reach" → "N reach" is executed. .

Further, as shown in FIG. 19(D), in the special figure variation performance where the variation pattern is "normal loss variation", a production flow consisting only of "normal variation" is executed.

Next, the main effects executed in the special figure variation effect will be specifically explained. In addition, in the special figure variation effect described below, the display of the hold icon HA is also performed in parallel, but the illustration of the hold icon HA may be omitted.

First, we will explain the "Title change notice" that is carried out in "SP Reach". The production control microcomputer 121 issues a "title change notice" in the "SP reach" in the special figure variation production whose variation patterns are "SPSP jackpot variation", "SPSP loss variation", "SP jackpot variation", and "SP loss variation". is possible.

As shown in FIG. 20, a title change notice selection table 123a1 is stored in the performance storage section 121b of the performance control microcomputer 121. The production control microcomputer 121 can select the type of color of the title character image G300 that changes in the "title change notice" using the title change notice selection table 123a1. There are three types of colors of title character image G300: green, red, and gold.

FIG. 21A is a diagram showing the contents of the title change notice selection table 123a1. The performance control microcomputer 121 refers to the type of variation pattern and selects the type of color of the title character image G300 that changes in the "title change notice".

Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP jackpot fluctuation" (THP001A) or "SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP002A), green is 5%, red is 15%, gold is 25%, and there is no change ("Title change"). "Non-execution of advance notice") is selected at a rate of 55%.

In addition, if the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP loss fluctuation" (THP011A) or "SP loss fluctuation" (THP012A), green is 25%, red is 10%, gold is 5%, and there is no change ("Title change notice"). (non-execution) is selected at a rate of 60%.

In other words, the expectation level of jackpot is set to increase in the order of green < red < gold, and the "title change notice" where the title character image G300 changes to red is the "title change notice" where the title character image G300 changes to green. ``Title Change Notice'' functions as an effect that suggests that there is a higher possibility of a jackpot game being played than the ``Change Notice'', and the ``Title Change Notice'' in which the title character image G300 changes to gold is different from the ``Title Change Notice'' in which the title character image G300 changes to green. This function functions as an effect that suggests that there is a higher possibility that a jackpot game will be played than the "title change notice" or the "title change notice" in which the title character image G300 changes to red.

When executing the "title change notice", the performance control microcomputer 121 executes the "title change notice" in which the color of the title character image G300 changes depending on the selection result from the title change notice selection table 123a1. Note that the selection ratio indicated by the title change notice selection table 123a1 can be changed as appropriate.

FIGS. 22(A) to 22(E) are diagrams showing how the "title change notice" is performed. In "N reach", as shown in FIG. 22(A), when the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 accelerates, it develops into "SP reach".

In "SP Reach", first, as shown in FIG. is displayed. Then, when a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed since the title character image G300 was displayed, a "title change notice" is given.

In the "title change notice", as shown in FIG. 22(C), an effect image G305 is displayed on the title character image G300, and the effect image G305 suggests that the color of the title character will change. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 22(D), the color of title character image G300 changes. At this time, if green is selected by the title change notice selection table 123a1, the color of the title character image G300 changes from white to green, and if red is selected, the color of the title character image G300 changes from white to green. The color changes from white to red, and if gold is selected, the color of title character image G300 changes from white to gold. FIG. 22(D) shows how the title character image G300 changes from white to green. Note that if no change is selected in the title change notice selection table 123a1, the "title change notice" is not performed and the color of the title character image G300 remains white and does not change.

Then, when a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed since the color of the title character image G300 changed, the title character image G300 and the effect image G305 are erased, and the "title change notice" ends, and ), a main character image G200 representing the main character and an enemy character image G201 representing the enemy character are displayed on the display section 50a, and a moving image of a battle between the main character and the enemy character is displayed.

In addition, if a "title change notice" is given while the above-mentioned "timer notice" is being performed, the "timer notice" and "title change notice" may be carried out in conjunction with each other. will be described later. In addition, regardless of whether or not a "timer notice" is being made, the aforementioned "special character promotion effect" may be performed when a "title change notice" is made, but the details will be explained later. .

Next, the "cut-in notice" performed in "SP Reach" will be explained. The production control microcomputer 121 issues a "cut-in notice" in the "SP reach" in the special figure variation production whose variation patterns are "SPSP jackpot variation", "SPSP loss variation", "SP jackpot variation", and "SP loss variation". is possible.

As shown in FIG. 20, a cut-in preview selection table 123a2 is stored in the performance storage section 121b of the performance control microcomputer 121. The production control microcomputer 121 uses the cut-in notice selection table 123a2 to determine whether or not to execute the "cut-in notice" and the type of background color of the cut-in image G400 when the "cut-in notice" is executed. , can be selected. There are three types of background colors of cut-in image G400: green, red, and gold.

FIG. 21(B) is a diagram showing the contents of the cut-in notice selection table 123a2. The performance control microcomputer 121 refers to the type of variation pattern and determines whether or not to execute a "cut-in notice" and the type of background color of the cut-in image G400 when the "cut-in notice" is executed. Select.

Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP jackpot fluctuation" (THP001A) or "SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP002A), green is 5%, red is 15%, gold is 25%, and there is no change ("cut-in"). "Non-execution of advance notice") is selected at a rate of 55%.

In addition, if the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP loss fluctuation" (THP011A) or "SP loss fluctuation" (THP012A), green is 25%, red is 10%, gold is 5%, and there is no change (for "cut-in notice"). (non-execution) is selected at a rate of 60%.

In other words, the expectation level of jackpot is set to increase in the order of green < red < gold, and the "cut-in notice" in which the background of the cut-in image G400 is displayed in red is the one in which the background of the cut-in image G400 is green. The "cut-in notice" that is displayed with a golden background of the cut-in image G400 functions as an effect that suggests that there is a higher possibility of a jackpot game being played than the "cut-in notice" that is displayed in the cut-in notice. There is a higher possibility that a jackpot game will be played than a "cut-in notice" in which the background of the in-image G400 is displayed in green or a "cut-in notice" in which the background of the cut-in image G400 is displayed in red. It functions as a production that suggests.

When executing the "cut-in notice", the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the "cut-in notice" in which the background color of the cut-in image G400 is different depending on the selection result from the cut-in notice selection table 123a2. Note that the selection ratio indicated by the cut-in notice selection table 123a2 can be changed as appropriate.

FIGS. 23(A) to 23(C) are diagrams showing how a "cut-in notice" is performed. When the title character image G300 displayed by the start of "SP Reach" is erased, as shown in FIG. 23(A), a main character image G200 representing the main character, an enemy character image G201 representing the enemy character, is displayed on the display section 50a. Then, when the battle between the main character and the enemy character reaches its midpoint, a "cut-in preview" is performed.

In the "cut-in notice", the valid operation time (for example, 3 seconds) of the normal button 40 is set, and as shown in FIG. 23(B), a normal button image G31 imitating the normal button 40 is displayed on the display section 50a. Ru. Then, when the normal button 40 is operated within the valid operation time, or when the valid operation time passes without the normal button 40 being operated, the normal button image G31 disappears, as shown in FIG. 23(C). A cut-in image G400 consisting of the main character image G200 and its background is displayed in the cut-in display area 50b of the display section 50a. At this time, if green is selected by the cut-in notice selection table 123a2, the background of the cut-in image G400 is displayed in green, and if red is selected, the background of the cut-in image G400 is displayed. If the cut-in image G400 is displayed in red and gold is selected, the background of the cut-in image G400 is displayed in gold. FIG. 23C shows how the background of cut-in image G400 is displayed in green.

Then, when a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed since the cut-in image G400 was displayed, the cut-in image G400 is erased, the "cut-in notice" ends, and the battle between the main character and the enemy character returns.

In addition, if a ``cut-in notice'' is given while the above-mentioned ``timer notice'' is being given, the ``timer notice'' and the ``cut-in notice'' may be carried out in conjunction with each other. will be described later.

Next, a description will be given of "timer notice" which is performed from "normal fluctuation" to "SP reach". The production control microcomputer 121 controls the variation pattern from "normal variation" to "SP reach" in the special symbol variation production of "SPSP jackpot variation", "SPSP loss variation", "SP jackpot variation", and "SP loss variation". It is possible to execute "timer notice".

As shown in FIG. 20, a timer preview selection table 123a3 is stored in the performance storage section 121b of the performance control microcomputer 121. The production control microcomputer 121 can select whether or not to execute a "timer notice" and the type of countdown pattern when executing the "timer notice" using the timer notice selection table 123a3. There are three types of countdown patterns: pattern A to pattern C.

Pattern A is a countdown pattern where the numerical value of time image G500 counts down from "20 seconds", pattern B is a countdown pattern where the numerical value of time image G500 counts down from "40 seconds", and pattern C is a countdown pattern in which the numerical value of time image G500 counts down from "20 seconds", and in the middle, the numerical value of time image G500 returns by "20 seconds" and counts down again.

FIG. 21C is a diagram showing the contents of the timer notice selection table 123a3. The production control microcomputer 121 refers to the type of variation pattern, the selection result from the title change notice selection table 123a1, and the selection result from the cut-in notice selection table 123a2, and determines whether or not to execute the "timer notice". Select the type of countdown pattern when executing "timer notice".

Specifically, when the fluctuation patterns are "SPSP jackpot fluctuation" (THP001A) and "SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP002A), and only "title change notice" is executed, pattern A is 60%, Non-execution of "timer notice" is selected at a rate of 40%, and pattern B and pattern C are not selected.

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP jackpot fluctuation" (THP001A) or "SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP002A), and only "cut-in notice" is executed, pattern B is 10% and pattern C is 50%. %, non-execution of "timer notice" is selected at a rate of 40%, and pattern A is not selected.

In addition, if the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP jackpot fluctuation" (THP001A) or "SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP002A), and if both "title change notice" and "cut-in notice" are executed, pattern A is Pattern B is selected at a rate of 30%, pattern B is selected at a rate of 30%, non-execution of "timer notice" is selected at a rate of 40%, and pattern C is not selected.

In addition, if the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP jackpot fluctuation" (THP001A) or "SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP002A), and both "title change notice" and "cut-in notice" are not executed, "timer Non-execution of "Notice" is selected at a rate of 100%, and Pattern A, Pattern B, and Pattern C are not selected.

In addition, if the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP loss fluctuation" (THP011A) or "SP loss fluctuation" (THP012A), and only "title change notice" is executed, pattern A is 40%, "timer notice" Non-execution of is selected 60% of the time, and pattern B and pattern C are not selected.

In addition, if the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP loss fluctuation" (THP011A) or "SP loss fluctuation" (THP012A), and only "cut-in notice" is executed, pattern B is 30% and pattern C is 10%. %, non-execution of "timer notice" is selected at a rate of 60%, and pattern A is not selected.

In addition, if the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP loss fluctuation" (THP011A) or "SP loss fluctuation" (THP012A), and if both "title change notice" and "cut-in notice" are executed, pattern A is Pattern B is selected at a rate of 20%, pattern B is selected at a rate of 20%, non-execution of "timer notice" is selected at a rate of 60%, and pattern C is not selected.

In addition, if the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP loss fluctuation" (THP011A) or "SP loss fluctuation" (THP012A), and both "Title change notice" and "Cut-in notice" are not executed, "Timer Non-execution of "Notice" is selected at a rate of 100%, and Pattern A, Pattern B, and Pattern C are not selected.

In other words, the fluctuation patterns (THP001A, THP002A) that are selected when the jackpot determination result is "Jackpot Winning" are better than the fluctuation patterns (THP011A, THP012A) that are selected when the jackpot determination result is "Lose". However, the "timer notice" is set to be more likely to be played, and the "timer notice" functions as an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

In addition, in the case of executing a "cut-in notice", in the case of variable patterns (THP001A, THP002A) that are selected when the jackpot determination result is "jackpot winning", pattern C is selected over pattern B. "Cut-in notice" in response to a "timer notice" in which the value of time image G500 returns midway is set to be easy, and "cut-in notice" in response to "timer notice" in which the value in time image G500 returns in the middle. It functions as a production that suggests that there is a higher possibility that a jackpot game will be played than a cut-in notice.

When executing the "timer notice", the performance control microcomputer 121 executes the "timer notice" in which the numerical countdown pattern of the time image G500 is different depending on the selection result from the timer notice selection table 123a3. Note that the selection ratio indicated by the timer notice selection table 123a3 can be changed as appropriate.

FIGS. 24(A) to 24(E) are diagrams showing how a "title change notice" is performed in response to a "timer notice" of pattern A. When the "normal variation" starts, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner on the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 24(A). Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, the "timer notice" of pattern A is performed.

In the "timer notice" of pattern A, as shown in FIG. '' indicates in advance that a ``title change notice'' will be given, or in other words, that it will develop into an ``SP reach''. Then, the numerical value of the time image G500 counts down.

After that, when the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the same type of effect pattern (for example, reach position of "5, ↓, 5"), "reach" is established, and as shown in FIG. 24(C). This will develop into "N Reach". At this time, the countdown continues without erasing the numerical value of the time image G500.

After that, the fluctuation speed of the medium effect pattern EZ2 accelerates and develops into "SP reach", and when the title character image G300 is displayed on the display section 50a, the numerical value of the time image G500 changes as shown in FIG. 24(D). becomes "0 seconds" and the "timer notice" of pattern A ends. When the "timer notice" of pattern A ends, the time image G500 is deleted and the "title change notice" is performed.

In the "title change notice", as described above, after the effect image G305 is displayed on the title character image G300, the color of the title character image G300 changes as shown in FIG. 24(E). FIG. 24(E) shows how the title character image G300 changes from white to green.

In this way, when the "timer notice" and the "title change notice" are performed in parallel, the "title change notice" is performed in response to the value of the time image G500 becoming "0 seconds". , the "timer notice" and the "title change notice" are associated with each other to enhance the production effect.

FIGS. 25(A) to 25(F) are diagrams showing how the "cut-in notice" is performed in response to the "timer notice" of pattern B. When the "normal variation" starts, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner on the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 25(A). Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, the "timer notice" of pattern B is performed.

In the "timer notice" of pattern B, as shown in FIG. 25(B), "40 seconds" is displayed in the lower right area of the display section 50a as the numerical value of the time image G500 indicating the timer time, and "40 seconds" is displayed in the lower right area of the display section 50a. '' indicates in advance that a ``cut-in notice'' will be given, or in other words, that it will develop into an ``SP reach''. Then, the numerical value of the time image G500 counts down.

After that, when the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the same type of effect pattern (for example, reach position of "5, ↓, 5"), "reach" is established, and as shown in FIG. 25(C). This will develop into "N Reach". At this time, the countdown continues without erasing the numerical value of the time image G500.

After that, the fluctuation speed of the medium effect pattern EZ2 accelerates and develops into "SP reach", and as shown in FIG. The countdown continues. Note that when the "title change notice" is performed, the "title change notice" is performed independently regardless of the time image G500 in the "timer notice".

Then, when the battle between the main character and the enemy character reaches its midpoint, the numerical value of the time image G500 becomes "0 seconds" as shown in FIG. 25(E), and the "timer notice" of pattern B ends. When the "timer notice" of pattern B ends, the time image G500 is erased and the "cut-in notice" is performed.

In the "cut-in notice", as described above, when the normal button 40 is operated within the valid operation time, or after the valid operation time has elapsed, the main character image G200 and its A cut-in image G400 consisting of a background is displayed in the cut-in display area 50b of the display section 50a. FIG. 25(F) shows how the background of cut-in image G400 is displayed in green.

FIGS. 26(A) to 26(F) are diagrams showing how a "cut-in notice" is performed in response to the "timer notice" of pattern C. When the "normal variation" starts, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner on the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 26(A). Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, the "timer notice" of pattern C is performed.

In the "timer notice" of pattern C, as shown in FIG. 26(B), "20 seconds" is displayed in the lower right area of the display section 50a as the numerical value of the time image G500 indicating the timer time, and first, " It is suggested in advance that a "title change notice" will be carried out, in other words, that it will develop into "SP reach". Then, the numerical value of the time image G500 counts down.

After that, when the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the same type of effect pattern (for example, reach position of "5, ↓, 5"), "reach" is established, and as shown in FIG. 26(C) This will develop into "N Reach". At this time, the countdown continues without erasing the numerical value of the time image G500.

Thereafter, when the variation speed of the medium performance symbol EZ2 accelerates and develops into "SP reach", the title character image G300 is displayed on the display section 50a. At this time, before the numerical value of the time image G500 becomes "0 seconds" (for example, "1 second"), the numerical value of the time image G500 returns to "20 seconds" as shown in FIG. 26(D). As a result, the suggestion that a "title change notice" will be made is replaced with the suggestion that a "cut-in notice" will be given, and the countdown is restarted. Note that when the "title change notice" is performed, the "title change notice" is performed independently regardless of the time image G500 in the "timer notice".

Then, when the battle between the main character and the enemy character reaches its midpoint, the numerical value of the time image G500 becomes "0 seconds" as shown in FIG. 26(E), and the "timer notice" of pattern C ends. When the "timer notice" of pattern C ends, the time image G500 is erased and the "cut-in notice" is performed.

In the "cut-in notice", as described above, when the normal button 40 is operated within the valid operation time, or after the valid operation time has elapsed, the main character image G200 and its A cut-in image G400 consisting of a background is displayed in the cut-in display area 50b of the display section 50a. FIG. 26(F) shows how the background of cut-in image G400 is displayed in green.

In addition, in the "timer notice" of pattern C, when the numerical value of the time image G500 returns to "20 seconds", the above-mentioned "special character promotion effect" may be performed, the details of which will be described later.

In this way, when the "timer notice" and the "cut-in notice" are carried out in parallel, the "cut-in notice" is carried out in response to the value of the time image G500 becoming "0 seconds". , the "timer notice" and the "cut-in notice" are associated with each other to enhance the production effect.

Next, the "special character promotion effect" performed in "SP reach" will be explained. The production control microcomputer 121 performs the "special character promotion production" in the "SP reach" in the special figure variation production with the variation patterns "SPSP jackpot variation", "SPSP loss variation", "SP jackpot variation", and "SP loss variation". is possible.

As shown in FIG. 20, a special character promotion performance selection table 123a4 is stored in the performance storage section 121b of the performance control microcomputer 121. The production control microcomputer 121 uses the special character promotion production selection table 123a4 to determine whether or not to execute the "special character promotion production", and when executing the "special character promotion production", to select the "color promotion production" and the "numeric value". It is possible to select which of the "promotion effects" to perform.

The "color promotion effect" is a effect performed in conjunction with the color change of the title character image G300 in the "title change notice", and the "numeric promotion effect" is the effect of the time image G500 in the "timer notice" of pattern C. This is a performance that is performed in conjunction with the return of numerical values.

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing the contents of the special character promotion effect selection table 123a4. The production control microcomputer 121 refers to the type of variation pattern, the selection result from the title change notice selection table 123a1, and the selection result from the timer notice selection table 123a3, and determines whether or not to execute the "special character promotion production". , When executing the ``special character promotion effect'', select which of the ``color promotion effect'' and the ``numeric value promotion effect'' is to be executed.

Specifically, if the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP jackpot fluctuation" (THP001A) or "SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP002A), and only "title change notice" is executed, "color promotion effect" is executed. is selected at a rate of 30%, non-execution of the "special character promotion effect" is selected at a rate of 70%, and execution of the "numeric value promotion effect" is not selected.

In addition, if the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP jackpot fluctuation" (THP001A) or "SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP002A), and only the "timer notice" of pattern C is executed, the "numerical promotion effect" cannot be executed. 30%, non-execution of "special character promotion effect" is selected 70% of the time, and execution of "color promotion effect" is not selected.

In addition, if the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP jackpot fluctuation" (THP001A) or "SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP002A), and if both "Title change notice" and "Timer notice" of pattern C are executed, " Execution of "color promotion effect" is selected at a rate of 30%, execution of "numerical promotion effect" is selected at 40%, and non-execution of "special character promotion effect" is selected at a rate of 30%.

In addition, if the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP jackpot fluctuation" (THP001A) or "SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP002A), and both "title change notice" and "timer notice" are not executed, "special character Non-execution of "promotion effect" is selected at a rate of 100%, and execution of "color promotion effect" and execution of "numeric value promotion effect" are not selected.

In addition, if the variation pattern is "SPSP loss variation" (THP011A) or "SP loss variation" (THP012A), and only "Title change notice" is executed, the execution of "Color promotion effect" is 20% , non-execution of the "special character promotion effect" is selected at a rate of 80%, and execution of the "numeric value promotion effect" is not selected.

In addition, if the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP loss fluctuation" (THP011A) or "SP loss fluctuation" (THP012A), and only the "timer notice" of pattern C is executed, the "numeric promotion effect" will not be executed. 20%, non-execution of "special character promotion effect" is selected 80% of the time, and execution of "color promotion effect" is not selected.

In addition, if the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP loss fluctuation" (THP011A) or "SP loss fluctuation" (THP012A), and if both "Title change notice" and "Timer notice" of pattern C are executed, " Execution of "color promotion effect" is selected at a rate of 15%, execution of "numerical promotion effect" is selected at 20%, and non-execution of "special character promotion effect" is selected at a rate of 65%.

In addition, if the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP loss fluctuation" (THP011A) or "SP loss fluctuation" (THP012A), and both "Title change notice" and "Timer notice" are not executed, "Special character Non-execution of "promotion effect" is selected at a rate of 100%, and execution of "color promotion effect" and execution of "numeric value promotion effect" are not selected.

In other words, the fluctuation patterns (THP001A, THP002A) that are selected when the jackpot determination result is "Jackpot Winning" are better than the fluctuation patterns (THP011A, THP012A) that are selected when the jackpot determination result is "Lose". However, the ``special character promotion effect'' is set to be more likely to be performed, and the ``special character promotion effect'' functions as a performance that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

When executing the "special character promotion effect", the performance control microcomputer 121 executes either the "color promotion effect" or the "numeric value promotion effect" according to the selection result from the special character promotion effect selection table 123a4. Note that the selection ratio indicated by the special character promotion effect selection table 123a4 can be changed as appropriate.

FIGS. 28(A) to 28(C) are diagrams showing how the "color promotion effect" is performed. The "color promotion effect" is performed regardless of whether the "timer notice" is being performed, but here, the "color promotion effect" is performed when the "timer notice" of pattern C is being performed. exemplify.

When "SPSP Reach" starts, the title character image G300 is displayed on the display unit 50a, and as shown in FIG. 28(A), the numerical value of the time image G500 is counted down to "1 second". At this time, a special character image G205 representing the special character is displayed on the display section 50a, and it is suggested that the appearance of the special character causes a color change of the title character image G300 or a return of the numerical value of the time image G500. Ru.

After that, the special character image G205 moves toward the title character image G300, and as shown in FIG. 28(B), when the special character image G205 moves to above the title character image G300, the "color promotion effect" ends, The special character image G205 is erased and a "title change notice" is performed. At this time, the numerical value of the time image G500 returns from "1 second" to "20 seconds" and the countdown is restarted, regardless of the special character.

In the "title change notice", after the effect image G305 is displayed on the title character image G300, the color of the title character image G300 changes as shown in FIG. 28(C). FIG. 28(C) shows how the title character image G300 changes from white to green.

In this way, when the "color promotion effect" is performed, the movement of the special character and the color change of the title character image G300 are performed in conjunction with each other, so the "color promotion effect" and the "title change notice" are synchronized. It is linked and the production effect is enhanced.

FIGS. 29(A) to 29(C) are diagrams showing how the "numerical promotion effect" is performed. The "numeric promotion effect" is performed only when the "timer notice" of pattern C is being performed, so here we will explain the "numeric promotion effect" that is performed when the "timer notice" of pattern C is being performed. Illustrate.

When "SPSP Reach" starts, the title character image G300 is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the numerical value of the time image G500 is counted down to "1 second" as shown in FIG. 29(A). At this time, a special character image G205 representing the special character is displayed on the display section 50a, and it is suggested that the appearance of the special character causes a color change of the title character image G300 or a return of the numerical value of the time image G500. Ru.

Thereafter, the special character image G205 moves toward the time image G500, and as shown in FIG. Image G205 is deleted. Then, as shown in FIG. 29(C), the numerical value of the time image G500 returns from "1 second" to "20 seconds". In addition, when the "title change notice" is performed, the "title change notice" is performed regardless of the special character image G205 in the "numeric value promotion effect".

In this way, when the "numeric promotion effect" is performed, the movement of the special character and the return of the numerical value of the time image G500 are performed in conjunction with each other, so the "numeric promotion effect" and the "timer notice" are linked. This will enhance the performance effect.

<Consideration of the first embodiment>
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the first embodiment will be considered. First, the relationship between the special character image G205 in the "special character promotion effect" and the "title change notice" and "timer notice" will be considered. The "special character promotion effect" includes a "color promotion effect" and a "numeric promotion effect", and in the "color promotion effect", the special character image G205 is associated with the title character image G300 in the "title change notice", In the "numerical promotion effect", the special character image G205 is associated with the time image G500 in the "timer notice". When both the "title change notice" and the "timer notice" are performed, the "numeric promotion effect" is more likely to be performed as the "special character promotion effect" than the "color promotion effect" (Figure 27 reference). In other words, when both a "title change notice" and a "timer notice" are performed, the special character image G205 in the "special character promotion effect" is more important than the title character image G300 in the "title change notice" in the "timer notice". It can be said that it is likely to be associated with the time image G500.

<Effects of the first embodiment>
The effects of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the first embodiment will be explained below.

(1) Regardless of whether a "title change notice" or a "timer notice" is given, a "special character promotion production" in which a special character appears may be performed. It is possible to suggest both that the color of the title character image G300 may change with "Title change notice" and that the value of time image G500 may return with "Timer notice". It is possible to increase the interest of

(2) When a "title change notice" is performed, the title character image G300 and the special character image G205 in the "color promotion effect" may be associated and the color of the title character image G300 may change. With the "color promotion effect", it is possible to make the change in color of the title character image G300 easier to understand, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(3) When the "timer notice" of pattern C is performed, the time image G500 and the special character image G205 in the "numeric promotion effect" may be associated and the numerical value of the time image G500 may return. With the numerical value promotion effect, it is possible to make it easier to understand the return of the numerical value of the time image G500, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(4) If a "special character promotion effect" is performed while both a "title change notice" and a "timer notice" are being performed, the special character image G205 is changed from the title character image G300 in the "title change notice". is also likely to be associated with the time image G500 in the "timer notice", which suggests that the value of the time image G500 is more likely to be returned by the "special character promotion effect" than the color change of the title character image G300. It is possible to increase the interest of the game.

<Example of modification of basic embodiment and first embodiment>
Hereinafter, a modification example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the basic embodiment and the first embodiment will be described. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Further, the technical features in the above embodiments and the modified examples described below can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification.

In the first embodiment, the "title change notice" is made based on the result of jackpot determination (variation pattern), but it may be made based on the type of stop symbol of the special symbol. For example, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a "probable variable symbol", a "title change notice" may be performed. In this case, the "title change notice" can suggest that a high probability state will be entered, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

Further, in the first embodiment, the "cut-in notice" is made based on the result of jackpot determination (variation pattern), but it may also be made based on the type of stop symbol of the special pattern. good. For example, a ``cut-in notice'' may be given when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a ``probable variable symbol''. In this case, the ``cut-in notice'' can indicate that a high probability state will occur, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

Further, in the first embodiment, the "timer notice" is performed based on the result of jackpot determination (variation pattern), but it may be performed based on the type of stop symbol of the special symbol. . For example, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a "probable variable symbol", a "timer notice" may be given. In this case, the "timer notice" can suggest that a high probability state will occur, making it possible to increase the interest of the game.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the "special character promotion effect" is performed based on the result of jackpot determination (variation pattern), but it is also performed based on the type of stop symbol of the special symbol. Also good. For example, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a "probable variable symbol", a "special character promotion effect" may be performed. In this case, the "special character promotion effect" can suggest that a high probability state will be achieved, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

Further, in the first embodiment, the "color promotion effect" is performed in conjunction with the "title change notice", but it is arranged to be performed in conjunction with a different notice effect from the "title change notice". It's okay. For example, instead of or in addition to the "title change notice", it is possible to execute a look-ahead effect in which the color of the pending icon HA changes, and by moving the special character image G205 in the "color promotion effect" onto the pending icon HA. , the color of the hold icon HA may change.

Further, in the first embodiment, the "numeric promotion effect" is performed in conjunction with the "timer notice", but it may also be performed in conjunction with a different notice effect from the "timer notice". good. For example, instead of or in addition to the "timer notice," it is possible to execute a notice effect that displays the expected jackpot as a percentage (for example, "30%"), and the special character image G205 in the "numeric promotion effect" is displayed as a percentage. The numerical value may change (for example, "30%" changes to "50%") by moving above the numerical value.

Further, in the first embodiment, the "title change notice" is executed independently when it is not linked with the "color promotion effect", but it is configured to be executed in conjunction with a different effect from the "color promotion effect". It may also be configured to be executed. For example, a preview effect in which the main character appears may be made executable, and the color of the title character image G300 may be changed in association with the main character.

Further, in the first embodiment, the "title change notice" is performed at "SP reach" in the special figure variation effect, but it may be performed at other timings. For example, the "title change notice" may be performed in the "SPSP reach" in the special figure variation performance, or may be performed in the jackpot performance mode.

Further, in the first embodiment, the "cut-in notice" is performed at "SP reach" in the special figure variation performance, but it may be performed at other timings. For example, the "cut-in notice" may be performed in the "SPSP reach" in the special symbol variation performance, or may be performed in the jackpot performance mode.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the "timer notice" is performed during the period from "normal variation" to "SP reach" in the special figure variation effect, but "title change notice" or "cut-in notice" It may be performed in conjunction with, and is not limited to the period from "normal variation" to "SP reach" in the special figure variation performance.

Further, in the first embodiment, the "color promotion effect" is performed in the "SP reach" in the special figure variation effect, but it may be performed in conjunction with the "title change notice". It is not limited to "SP reach" in the special figure variation performance.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the "numeric promotion effect" is performed in the "SP reach" in the special figure fluctuation effect, but it may be performed in conjunction with the "timer notice". It is not limited to "SP reach" in figure variation performance.

In addition, in the first embodiment, when the "special character promotion effect" is performed while both the "title change notice" and the "timer notice" are being performed, the special character image G205 is The special character image G205 is more easily associated with the time image G500 in "Timer Notice" than the title character image G300, but the special character image G205 is more easily associated with the time image G500 in "Title Change Notice" than with the time image G500 in "Timer Notice". It may be made easier to be associated with G300. In this case, the "special character promotion effect" can suggest that the color of the title character image G300 is more likely to change than the return of the numerical value of the time image G500, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game. be.

In addition, in the first embodiment, when the "special character promotion effect" is performed while both the "title change notice" and the "timer notice" are being performed, the special character image G205 is Although the special character image G205 is more easily associated with the time image G500 in "Timer Notice" than the title character image G300, the special character image G205 is more likely to be associated with the time image G500 in "Timer Notice" and the title character image G300 in "Title Change Notice". and may be associated with the same probability. In this case, the "special character promotion effect" can suggest that the color change of the title character image G300 and the return of the numerical value of the time image G500 are performed in the same way, thereby increasing the interest of the game. It is possible.

Furthermore, in the basic embodiment, the normal background image G102 is displayed in both the "low probability low base gaming state" and the "high probability low base gaming state"; ” and “high probability low base gaming state” may have different backgrounds displayed. For example, in a "high probability low base gaming state", a background including an image suggesting a high probability state may be displayed.

Furthermore, in the basic embodiment, only the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed on the display section 50a in parallel with the variable display of the special figures; Other symbols may be variably displayed on the display section 50a. In this case, it is preferable to make the sizes of the other symbols smaller than the sizes of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3.

Further, in the basic embodiment, only the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed on the display section 50a of the image display device 50 in parallel with the variable display of the special figures, but the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, In parallel with EZ3, other symbols may be variably displayed on a display device other than the image display device 50. For example, a dedicated LED for variably displaying other symbols may be installed on the game board 1, and the dedicated LED may blink while the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are being variably displayed.

In addition, in the basic embodiment, the first special figure and the second special figure are not variably displayed at the same time, but only one of them is variably displayed, but the first special figure and the second special figure are They may be displayed variably at the same time.

Further, in the basic embodiment, the progress of the game and the performance are controlled by separate control units, but the progress of the game and the performance may be controlled by a single control unit. . For example, both the progress of the game and the performance may be controlled only by the main control section 100.

Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention can also be applied to other pinball gaming machines such as arranged ball machines and mahjong ball gaming machines.

<Invention disclosed in the first embodiment>
The following invention A is disclosed up to the previous paragraph in this [Detailed Description of the Invention]. In the description of invention A, the names and expressions of corresponding components in the embodiment of the invention described above, and the symbols used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, elements such as means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. Note that invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A4.

The gaming machine according to invention A1 is
Equipped with a performance execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) that executes a performance using a performance means including a predetermined display means (image display device 50),
The performance execution means is
A color change effect (title change notice) that changes the first display (title character image G300) displayed in the first color (white) to the second color (green, red, gold), and the first numerical value ( 1 second) to change the second display (time image G500) to the second numerical value (20 seconds).
Whether the color change effect is executed or the number change effect is executed, a predetermined common effect (special character promotion effect) may be executed;
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to invention A1,
The common performance includes a performance in which a specific display (special character image G205) is displayed on the display means,
The performance execution means is
When executing the color change effect, displaying the specific display in the common effect in association with the first display in the color change effect;
When executing the number change performance, displaying the specific display in the common performance in association with the second display in the number change performance;
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention A3 is
A gaming machine according to invention A2,
When both the color change effect and the number change effect are executed, the specific display in the common effect is more related to the second display in the number change effect than the first display in the color change effect. easy to display,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention A4 is
A gaming machine according to invention A2,
When both the color change effect and the number change effect are executed, the specific display in the common effect is more related to the first display in the color change effect than the second display in the number change effect. easy to display,
It is characterized by

50...Image display device 50a...Display unit 101...Game control microcomputer 121...Production control microcomputer 123a1...Title change notice selection table 123a2...Cut-in notice selection table 123a3...Timer notice selection table 123a4...Special character promotion production selection table G205 ...Special character image G300...Title character image G305...Effect image G400...Cut-in image G500...Time image

Claims (1)

comprising a performance execution means for performing a performance using a performance means including a predetermined display means,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to perform a color change effect in which the first display is displayed in a predetermined color, and a number change effect in which a second display consisting of numerical values is updated to suggest the execution timing of a predetermined preview effect,
Whether the color change effect is executed or the number change effect is executed, a common effect of displaying a specific display on the display means may be executed;
When performing both the color change effect and the common effect , the color of the first display displayed in the first color is changed by moving the specific display toward the first display. While it may change to a second color,
When both the number change effect and the common effect are executed , the updated numerical value of the second display may be returned by moving the specific display toward the second display ;
A gaming machine characterized by:

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