JP7376942B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, gaming machines have been known that are provided with frame lamps and board lamps and are capable of performing lamp effects in which light-emitting elements included in these lamps emit light (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP2019-054861A

However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has room for improvement from the viewpoint of improving the interest of the performance.

The gaming machine disclosed herein is
a first display means having a first display area having transparency;
a second display means having a second display area arranged behind the first display area of the first display means;
A performance execution means,
The performance execution means is
A first image can be displayed on at least a part of the first display area of the first display means,
A second image can be displayed in the entire second display area of the second display means,
After displaying the second image in the entire second display area without displaying the first image in the first display area, when displaying the first image in a part of the first display area , Of the second display area, a monochrome image that is displayed in a single color is displayed in a superimposed display area that overlaps the first image when viewed from the front, and the second image continues to be displayed in a display area other than the superimposed display area. It is characterized by displaying .

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 effect. 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. (A) is a front view of the game board, (B) is a sectional view of the game board, and (C) is an exploded perspective view of the light guide plate unit. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a luminescent image that can be displayed on a light guide plate according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a luminescent image that can be displayed on a light guide plate according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a shutter effect according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of image display on the display unit in shutter effect according to the first embodiment.

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.

<Basic embodiment>
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 below.

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 winning, performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting a jackpot win (so-called doubles). 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 winning, performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting a jackpot win (so-called doubles). 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". Moreover, "THP002" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot win, and since the end of the production flow is "SP reach", "THP002" is referred to as "SP jackpot fluctuation". Furthermore, "THP011" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and since the end of the production flow is "SPSP reach", "THP011" is referred to as "SPSP loss fluctuation". Furthermore, "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 variation". Furthermore, "THP013" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and since the end of the production flow is "N reach", "THP013" is referred to as "N loss variation". In addition, "THP021" and "THP022" are selected when the result of 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". There is a thing. 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 the variation pattern of the special figure, a special figure stop pattern command that is generated by determining the stop symbol of the special figure, and a variable display of the 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, a ROM or a RAM, and stores a table for selecting a preview performance and the like, performance data generated according to execution of the performance, and the like.

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 by referring to the table and performance data stored in the performance storage section 121b.

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

1. Structure of Game Board First, the structure of the game board 1 will be specifically explained using FIG. 17. 17(A) is a front view of the game board 1, FIG. 17(B) is a sectional view of the game board 1 seen from the right, and FIG. 17(C) is a light guide plate unit included in the game board 1. 60 is an exploded perspective view.

The game board 1 includes a light guide plate unit 60, as shown in FIG. 17(A). The light guide plate unit 60 is arranged in front of the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 17(B). Further, the light guide plate unit 60 includes a transparent rectangular plate-shaped light guide plate 61, as shown in FIG. 17(C). This light guide plate 61 is made of a transparent member such as acrylic resin or polycarbonate resin. This light guide plate 61 covers the entire area of the display section 50a when viewed from the front.

The light guide plate 61 of this embodiment includes eight strip-shaped first light emitting image display areas QA, second light emitting image display areas QB, third light emitting image display areas QC, and fourth light emitting image display areas shown in FIG. 17(C). There is a light emitting image display area 61Q consisting of a region QD, a fifth light emitting image display area QE, a sixth light emitting image display area QF, a seventh light emitting image display area QG, and an eighth light emitting image display area QH. The first light emitting image display area QA includes a first edge 61L that forms the left end of the light guide plate 61, and the eighth light emitting image display area QH includes a second edge 61R that forms the right end of the light guide plate 61.

In addition, the light guide plate unit 60 is equipped with LEDs for the light guide plate (first LED 63A, second LED 63B, third LED 63C, fourth LED 63D, fifth LED 63E, sixth LED 63F, seventh LED 63G, eighth LED 63H) that can emit light in a predetermined color. It has an LED board 62. This LED board 62 is electrically connected to the production control microcomputer 121. The LED board 62 is arranged so that the LEDs 63A, 63B, 63C, 63D, 63E, 63F, 63G, and 63H for the light guide plate face the lower side of the light guide plate 61, as shown in FIG. 17(C). It is arranged below the light plate 61.

The production control microcomputer 121 controls the light emission of the light guide plate LEDs (first LED 63A, second LED 63B, third LED 63C, fourth LED 63D, fifth LED 63E, sixth LED 63F, seventh LED 63G, eighth LED 63H) according to the progress of the game. is possible. Note that these first LED 63A, second LED 63B, third LED 63C, fourth LED 63D, fifth LED 63E, sixth LED 63F, seventh LED 63G, and eighth LED 63H are configured to be able to emit light in full color.

Next, the luminous image that can be displayed on the light guide plate 61 of the light guide plate unit 60 by the production control microcomputer 121 will be explained using FIG. 18. When all of the LEDs for the light guide plate (first LED 63A, second LED 63B, third LED 63C, fourth LED 63D, fifth LED 63E, sixth LED 63F, seventh LED 63G, and eighth LED 63H) are not emitting light, as shown in FIG. 18(A), No light emission image is displayed in the light emission image display area 61Q of the light guide plate 61, and the rear of the light guide plate 61, that is, the entire display section 50a is easily visible. In this way, the first LED 63A, the second LED 63B, the third LED 63C, the fourth LED 63D, the fifth LED 63E, the sixth LED 63F, the seventh LED 63G, and the eighth LED 63H are not emitting light, that is, the state in which all the LEDs for the light guide plate are not emitting light. This is also called the "non-luminous state."

On the other hand, when the first LED 63A and the eighth LED 63H among the LEDs for the light guide plate are emitting light, as shown in FIG. Luminescent images G1A and G1H are displayed in the image display area QH, respectively. The luminescent images G1A and G1H are both images representing an ultramarine wall. When the first LED 63A emits light, the light from the first LED 63A enters the inside of the light guide plate 61, and a luminescent image G1A appears in the first luminescent image display area QA. Further, as the eighth LED 63H emits light, the light from the eighth LED 63H enters the inside of the light guide plate 61, and a luminescent image G1H appears in the eighth luminescent image display area QH. At this time, the rear of the light-emitting images G1A and G1H becomes difficult to see. The state in which the second LED 63B to the seventh LED 63G are not emitting light and the first LED 63A and the eighth LED 63H are emitting light is also referred to as a "first state."

In addition, among the LEDs for the light guide plate, when the second LED 63B and the seventh LED 63G are emitting light in addition to the first LED 63A and the eighth LED 63H, as shown in FIG. In addition to the image display area QA and the eighth emission image display area QH, the emission images G1B and G1G are also displayed in the second emission image display area QB and the seventh emission image display area QG, respectively. The luminescent images G1B and G1G, like the luminescent images G1A and G1H, are both images representing ultramarine walls. When the second LED 63B emits light, the light from the second LED 63B enters the inside of the light guide plate 61, and a luminescent image G1B appears in the second luminescent image display area QB. When the seventh LED 63G emits light, the light guide plate 61 The light from the seventh LED 63G enters into the inside of the LED 63G, and a luminescent image G1G appears in the seventh luminescent image display area QG. At this time, the rear of the light-emitting images G1A, G1B, G1G, and G1H becomes difficult to see. The state in which the third to sixth LEDs 63C to 63F are not emitting light and the first LED 63A, second LED 63B, seventh LED 63G, and eighth LED 63H are emitting light is also referred to as a "third state."

Furthermore, when the third LED 63C and the sixth LED 63F are emitting light in addition to the first LED 63A, second LED 63B, seventh LED 63G, and eighth LED 63H among the LEDs for the light guide plate, as shown in FIG. 18(D), the light guide plate In addition to the first light emitting image display area QA, second light emitting image display area QB, seventh light emitting image display area QG and eighth light emitting image display area QH on 61, the third light emitting image display area QC and the sixth light emitting image display area Luminous images G1C and G1F are also displayed in area QF, respectively. The luminescent images G1C and G1F, like the luminescent images G1A, G1B, G1G, and G1H, are all images representing ultramarine walls. When the third LED 63C emits light, the light from the third LED 63C enters the inside of the light guide plate 61, and a luminescent image G1C appears in the third luminescent image display area QC. When the sixth LED 63F emits light, the light guide plate 61 The light from the sixth LED 63F enters into the inside of the LED 63F, and a luminescent image G1F appears in the sixth luminescent image display area QF. At this time, the rear of the luminescent images G1A, G1B, G1C, G1F, G1G, and G1H (hereinafter also referred to as luminescent images G1A to G1C, G1F to G1H) becomes difficult to see. The state in which the fourth LED 63D and the fifth LED 63E are not emitting light and the first LED 63A, second LED 63B, third LED 63C, sixth LED 63F, seventh LED 63G and eighth LED 63H are emitting light is also referred to as a "fourth state".

In addition, when all of the LEDs for the light guide plate are emitting light, as shown in FIG. In addition to the luminescent image display area QC, the sixth luminescent image display area QF, the seventh luminescent image display area QG and the eighth luminescent image display area QH, the fourth luminescent image display area QD and the fifth luminescent image display area QE are also provided. Luminous images G1D and G1E are displayed. The luminescent images G1D and G1E, like the luminescent images G1A, G1B, G1C, G1E, G1G, and G1H, are all images representing ultramarine walls. In addition to the fourth state, when the fourth LED 63D emits light, the light from the fourth LED 63D enters the inside of the light guide plate 61, a luminescent image G1D appears in the fourth luminescent image display area QD, and the fifth LED 63E emits light. By doing so, the light from the fifth LED 63E enters the inside of the light guide plate 61, and the luminescent image G1E appears in the fifth luminescent image display area QE. At this time, the rear of the luminescent images G1A, G1B, G1C, G1D, G1E, G1F, G1G, and G1H (hereinafter also referred to as luminescent images G1A to G1H) becomes difficult to see. That is, at this time, the display section 50a is covered with the luminescent image and cannot be seen. In this way, the state in which the first LED 63A, the second LED 63B, the third LED 63C, the fourth LED 63D, the fifth LED 63E, the sixth LED 63F, the seventh LED 63G and the eighth LED 63H are emitting light, that is, the state in which all the LEDs for the light guide plate are emitting light. It is also called the "fifth state."

In addition, when the first LED 63A, the third LED 63C, the fifth LED 63E, and the seventh LED 63G among the LEDs for the light guide plate are emitting light, as shown in FIG. Luminescent images G1A, G1C, G1E, and G1G are displayed in the third luminescent image display area QC, the fifth luminescent image display area QE, and the seventh luminescent image display area QG, respectively. By the light emission of the first LED 63A, the light emission of the third LED 63C, the light emission of the fifth LED 63E, and the light emission of the seventh LED 63G, a light emission image G1A is displayed in the first light emission image display area QA, a light emission image G1C is displayed in the third light emission image display area QC, and a fifth light emission image is displayed. A luminescent image G1E appears in the area QE, and a luminescent image G1G appears in the seventh luminescent image display area QG. At this time, the rear of the light-emitting images G1A, G1C, G1E, and G1G becomes difficult to see. The state in which the first LED 63A, the third LED 63C, the fifth LED 63E, and the seventh LED 63G are emitting light in this manner is also referred to as a "sixth state."

In this embodiment, during the execution of the special figure variation effect, the state changes from the first state shown in FIG. 18(B), through the second state shown in FIG. 18(C), and the third state shown in FIG. 18(D). The fourth state shown in FIG. 18(E) is reached. In such a case, the number of emitted light images gradually increases from the left end to the center on the light guide plate 61 disposed on the front side of the display section 50a, and the number of light emitted images increases gradually from the right end to the center on the light guide plate 61. , the number of luminescent images gradually increases. Therefore, it is possible to make it appear to the player that an ultramarine shutter consisting of light-emitting images is gradually closing from the left and right in front of the display section 50a.

When the non-emission state passes through the first state, the second state, and the third state and becomes the fourth state, from the fourth state, the state passes through the third state, the second state, and the first state, and then returns to the non-emission state. Naru (go back). In such a case, the luminescent images covering the display section 50a are divided into left and right halves, and the number of luminescent images gradually decreases from the center on the light guide plate 61 toward the left end, and The number of luminescent images gradually decreases from there toward the right end. Therefore, it is possible to make it appear to the player that the ultramarine shutter covering the display section 50a is gradually opening in front of the display section 50a.

Note that when the fourth state is reached, there are times when the fourth state becomes the fifth state shown in FIG. 19, and times when the fifth state is not reached. When the fourth state changes to the fifth state, the light-emitting image covering the display section 50a partially disappears, and the player can now visually recognize the special figure variation effect displayed on the display section 50a through it. ing. When the state changes from the fourth state to the fifth state, the state returns to the fourth state.

2. Performance Next, various performances in this embodiment will be explained based on FIGS. 20 to 21. The performance control microcomputer 121 of this embodiment is capable of executing a shutter performance using the light guide plate 61 during the normal variation of the special figure variation performance.

The performance control microcomputer 121 can execute the "shutter performance" in the "normal variation" of the special figure variation performance when the execution of the "shutter performance" is selected by the shutter performance selection table.

FIGS. 20 and 21 are diagrams showing how the "shutter effect" is performed. As shown in FIG. 20(A), with the start of the execution of the special symbol fluctuation performance, the first time (for example, 2 seconds) after the start of the variable display of the left performance symbol EZ1, middle performance symbol EZ2, and right performance symbol EZ3. ), a "shutter effect" may be performed.

When execution of the "shutter effect" is started, the light emitting images G1A and G1H are first displayed in a first state on the light guide plate 61 in front of the display section 50a as shown in FIG. 20(B). That is, the luminescent image G1A is displayed in the first luminescent image display area QA of the light guide plate 61, and the luminescent image G1H is displayed in the eighth luminescent image display area QH. At this time, the player guides the normal variation of the special symbol variation performance being performed on the display section 50a (specifically, for example, the variation display of the left production symbol EZ1, middle production symbol EZ2, and right production symbol EZ3). The luminescent images G1A and G1H can be visually recognized through the portions of the light plate 61 that are not displayed.

After the luminescent images G1A and G1H are displayed for a first execution period (for example, 0.5 seconds) in the first state, a second In this state, luminescent images G1A, G1B, G1G, and G1H are displayed. At this time, the player can display the normal variation of the special symbol variation performance being performed on the display section 50a (specifically, for example, the variation display of at least the medium production symbol EZ2) using the light emitting images G1A, G1B of the light guide plate 61. , G1G, and G1H can be visually recognized through parts that are not displayed.

After the luminescent images G1A, G1B, G1G, and G1H are displayed in the second state for a second execution period (for example, 0.5 seconds), the light guide plate in front of the display unit 50a as shown in FIG. 61, luminescent images G1A to G1C and G1F to G1H are displayed in the third state. At this time, the player can display the normal variation of the special symbol variation effect being performed on the display section 50a (specifically, for example, the variation display of only the medium effect symbol EZ2) on the light-emitting images G1A to G1 of the light guide plate 61. , G1F to G1H can be visually recognized through areas that are not displayed.

After the luminescent images G1A to G1C and G1F to G1H are displayed in the third state for a third execution period (for example, 0.5 seconds), the light guide plate in front of the display section 50a as shown in FIG. 61, the luminescent images G1A to G1H are displayed in the fourth state. At this time, the player cannot visually confirm the state of the normal variation of the special figure variation effect being performed on the display section 50a.

After the light emitting images G1A to G1H are displayed for a fourth execution period (for example, 2.0 seconds) in the fourth state, the light emitting images G1A, G1C, G1E, and G1G are displayed in the fifth state; There are cases where the luminescent image is displayed in the third state without displaying the luminescent image. When the luminescent images G1A, G1C, G1E, and G1G are displayed in the fifth state, the luminescent image G1A is displayed in the fifth state on the light guide plate 61 in front of the display section 50a as shown in FIG. 20(F). , G1C, G1E, and G1G are displayed. At this time, the player can check the state of the normal fluctuation of the special symbol fluctuation performance being performed on the display section 50a (specifically, for example, the fluctuation display of at least the left performance symbol EZ1 and the middle performance symbol EZ2) on the light guide plate 61. The luminescent images G1A, G1C, G1E, and G1G can be visually recognized through areas that are not displayed.

After the luminescent images G1A, G1C, G1E, and G1G are displayed in the fifth state for a fifth execution period (eg, 2.0 seconds), the luminescent images G1A to G1H are displayed for a sixth execution period in the fourth state. At this time, the player cannot visually confirm the normal variation of the special figure variation effect being performed on the display section 50a again.

If the fifth state does not occur after the light emitting images G1A to G1H are displayed in the fourth state during the fourth execution period, and the light emitting images G1A to G1C and G1F to G1H are displayed in the fourth state during the sixth execution period. . At this time, the player can display the normal variation of the special symbol variation effect being performed on the display section 50a (specifically, for example, the variation display of only the medium effect symbol EZ2) on the light-emitting images G1A to G1 of the light guide plate 61. , G1F to G1H can be visually recognized through areas that are not displayed.

After the luminescent images G1A to G1C and G1F to G1H are displayed in the third state for a seventh execution period (for example, 0.5 seconds), the luminescent images G1A, G1B, G1G, and G1H are displayed in the second state. At this time, the player can display the normal variation of the special symbol variation performance being performed on the display section 50a (specifically, for example, the variation display of at least the medium production symbol EZ2) using the light emitting images G1A, G1B of the light guide plate 61. , G1G, and G1H can be visually recognized through parts that are not displayed.

After the luminescent images G1A, G1B, G1G, and G1H are displayed in the second state for an eighth execution period (for example, 0.5 seconds), the luminescent images G1A and G1H are displayed in the first state. At this time, the player guides the normal variation of the special symbol variation performance being performed on the display section 50a (specifically, for example, the variation display of the left production symbol EZ1, middle production symbol EZ2, and right production symbol EZ3). The luminescent images G1A and G1H can be visually recognized through the portions of the light plate 61 that are not displayed.

After the light-emitting images G1A and G1H are displayed in the first state for a ninth execution period (for example, 0.5 seconds), the non-light-emitting state is entered. In other words, the execution of the shutter effect ends.

In this embodiment, during execution of the shutter effect, at least a part of the image of the special figure variation effect displayed on the display unit 50a changes. Specifically, when the light emitting images G1A and G1H are displayed in the first state on the light guide plate 61 during execution of the shutter effect, the first image shown in FIG. Band image G2A is displayed in the partial area 51A, and band image G2H is displayed in the eighth partial area 51H.

In addition, when the light emitting images G1A, G1B, G1G, and G1H are displayed in the second state on the light guide plate 61 during execution of the shutter effect, the display area of the display section 50a shown in FIG. 21(C) Band image G2A is displayed in the first partial area 51A, band image G2B is displayed in the second partial area 51B, band image G2G is displayed in the seventh partial area 51G, and band image G2H is displayed in the eighth partial area 51H.

In addition, when the light emitting images G1A, G1B, G1C, G1F, G1G, and G1H are displayed in the third state on the light guide plate 61 during execution of the shutter effect, the display area of the display section 50a shown in FIG. D), the first partial area 51A has a band image G2A, the second partial area 51B has a band image G2B, the third partial area 51C has a band image G2C, the sixth partial area 51F has a band image G2F, and the seventh partial area 51G has a band image G2A. Band image G2G and band image G2H are displayed in the eighth partial area 51H.

In addition, when the light emitting images G1A, G1B, G1C, G1D, G1E, G1F, G1G, and G1H are displayed on the light guide plate 61 in the fourth state during the execution of the shutter effect, the display area of the display section 50a is , band image G2A is shown in the first partial area 51A shown in FIG. Band image G2E is displayed in partial area 51E, band image G2F is displayed in sixth partial area 51F, band image G2G is displayed in seventh partial area 51G, and band image G2H is displayed in eighth partial area 51H.

In addition, when the light emitting images G1A, G1C, G1E, and G1G are displayed on the light guide plate 61 in the fifth state during the execution of the shutter effect, the display area of the display section 50a shown in FIG. 21(F) Band image G2A is displayed in the first partial area 51A, band image G2C is displayed in the third partial area 51C, band image G2E is displayed in the fifth partial area 51E, and band image G2G is displayed in the seventh partial area 51G.

Note that the first partial area 51A is a display area of the display section 50a that is located directly behind the first light emitting image display area QA of the light guide plate 61 (specifically, a position overlapping the first light emitting image display area QA when viewed from the front). It is an area. Further, the second partial area 51B is a display area of the display section 50a that is located directly behind the second light emitting image display area QB of the light guide plate 61 (specifically, a position overlapping the second light emitting image display area QB when viewed from the front). It is an area. Further, the third partial area 51C is a display area of the display section 50a that is located directly behind the third light emitting image display area QC of the light guide plate 61 (specifically, a position overlapping the third light emitting image display area QC when viewed from the front). It is an area. Further, the fourth partial region 51D is a display section of the display section 50a that is located directly behind the fourth luminescent image display region QD of the light guide plate 61 (specifically, a position that overlaps with the fourth luminescent image display region QD when viewed from the front). It is an area.

Further, the fifth partial area 51E is a display area of the display section 50a that is located directly behind the fifth light emitting image display area QE of the light guide plate 61 (specifically, a position overlapping the fifth light emitting image display area QE when viewed from the front). It is an area. Further, the sixth partial area 51F is a display area of the display section 50a that is located directly behind the sixth light emitting image display area QF of the light guide plate 61 (specifically, a position overlapping the sixth light emitting image display area QF when viewed from the front). It is an area. Further, the seventh partial area 51G is a display area of the display section 50a that is located directly behind the seventh light emitting image display area QG of the light guide plate 61 (specifically, a position overlapping the seventh light emitting image display area QG when viewed from the front). It is an area. Further, the eighth partial region 51H is a display section of the display section 50a that is located directly behind the eighth light emitting image display region QH of the light guide plate 61 (specifically, a position overlapping the eighth light emitting image display region QH when viewed from the front). It is an area.

The first partial area 51A, the second partial area 51B, the third partial area 51C, the fourth partial area 51D, the fifth partial area 51E, the sixth partial area 51F, the seventh partial area 51G, and the eighth partial area 51H are all It has a rectangular band shape extending in the vertical direction (vertical direction in the figure) of the display section 50a. Further, the band images G2A, G2B, G2C, G2D, G2E, G2F, G2G, and G2H are black monochrome images.

As described above, the light guide plate 61 itself is capable of transmitting various images on the display section 50a located behind it (at the back when viewed from the player), so the light emitting image is displayed in the light emitting image display area 61Q of the light guide plate 61. Even in this case, various images displayed on the display section 50a behind it may be slightly visible.

Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the light emitting images G1A and G1H are displayed on the light guide plate 61 in the first state, a relatively dark color is displayed on the first partial area 51A and the eighth partial area 51H of the display section 50a. Band images G2A and G2H will be displayed. Therefore, for a player who views the light guide plate 61 from the front, it is possible to darken the back area where the light emission images G1A and G1H on the light guide plate 61 overlap, and the light emission images G1A and G1H can be clear without becoming blurred. It is now possible to create a beautiful image. Moreover, since the band images G2A and G2H are monochrome images, it is possible to prevent color unevenness from occurring in the luminescent images G1A and G1H on the light guide plate 61. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20(B), when the light emitting images G1A and G1H are displayed in the first state on the light guide plate 61 in front of the display section 50a during the execution of the shutter effect, the player The execution of the above special figure variation effect can be grasped, and the light emitted images G1A and G1H on the light guide plate 61 can be clearly recognized.

Also, when the light-emitting images G1A, G1B, G1G, and G1H are displayed on the light guide plate 61 in the second state, the first partial region 51A and the second partial region of the display section 50a are displayed in the same way as in the first state. 51B, the seventh partial area 51G, and the eighth partial area 51H, relatively dark colored band images G2A, G2B, G2G, and G2H are displayed. Therefore, for a player who views the light guide plate 61 from the front, it is possible to darken the back where the light emission images G1A, G1B, G1G, and G1H on the light guide plate 61 overlap, and the light emission images G1A, G1B, G1G, It is possible to obtain a clear image without G1H becoming blurred. Moreover, since the band images G2A, G2B, G2G, and G2H are monochrome images, it is possible to prevent color unevenness from occurring in the luminescent images G1A, G1B, G1G, and G1H on the light guide plate 61. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20(C), when the light emitting images G1A, G1B, G1G, and G1H are displayed in the second state on the light guide plate 61 in front of the display section 50a during the execution of the shutter effect, the player It is possible to understand the execution of the special figure variation effect on the display section 50a, and also to clearly recognize the light-emitting images G1A, G1B, G1G, and G1H on the light guide plate 61.

Also, when the light-emitting images G1A, G1B, G1C, G1F, G1G, and G1H are displayed on the light guide plate 61 in the third state, the first partial area 51A of the display section 50a is displayed in the same manner as in the first state. , relatively dark color band images G2A, G2B, G2C, G2F, G2G, and G2H are in the second partial area 51B, third partial area 51C, sixth partial area 51F, seventh partial area 51G, and eighth partial area 51H. It will be displayed. Therefore, for a player who views the light guide plate 61 from the front, it is possible to darken the back where the light emission images G1A, G1B, G1C, G1F, G1G, and G1H on the light guide plate 61 overlap, and the light emission images G1A, It is possible to obtain a clear image without blurring G1B, G1C, G1F, G1G, and G1H. Moreover, since the band images G2A, G2B, G2C, G2F, G2G, and G2H are monochrome images, color unevenness is prevented from occurring in the luminescent images G1A, G1B, G1C, G1F, G1G, and G1H on the light guide plate 61. It can be prevented. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20(D), when the light emitting images G1A, G1B, G1C, G1F, G1G, and G1H are displayed in the third state on the light guide plate 61 in front of the display unit 50a during the execution of the shutter effect. In addition, the player can understand the execution of the special figure variation effect on the display section 50a, and can clearly recognize the light-emitting images G1A, G1B, G1C, G1F, G1G, and G1H on the light guide plate 61.

Further, when the light-emitting images G1A, G1B, G1C, G1D, G1E, G1F, G1G, and G1H are displayed on the light guide plate 61 in the fourth state, the first partial area 51A and the second partial area 51B of the display section 50a , relatively dark color band images G2A, G2B, G2C, G2D, G2E, G2F, G2G, and G2H will be displayed. Therefore, for a player who views the light guide plate 61 from the front, it is possible to darken the back where the light emission images G1A, G1B, G1C, G1D, G1E, G1F, G1G, and G1H on the light guide plate 61 overlap, The light emission images G1A, G1B, G1C, G1D, G1E, G1F, G1G, and G1H can be made clear without becoming blurred. Moreover, since the band images G2A, G2B, G2C, G2D, G2E, G2F, G2G, and G2H are monochrome images, the luminescent images G1A, G1B, G1C, G1D, G1E, G1F, G1G, It is possible to prevent color unevenness from occurring in G1H. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20(E), during execution of the shutter effect, the light emitting images G1A, G1B, G1C, G1D, G1E, G1F, G1G, G1H are displayed in the fourth state on the light guide plate 61 in front of the display section 50a. When displayed, the player can clearly recognize the luminescent images G1A, G1B, G1C, G1D, G1E, G1F, G1G, and G1H.

Also, when the light-emitting images G1A, G1C, G1E, and G1G are displayed on the light guide plate 61 in the fifth state, the first partial area 51A and the third partial area of the display section 50a are displayed in the same manner as in the first state. Relatively dark band images G2A, G2C, G2E, and G2G are displayed in the area 51C, the fifth partial area 51E, and the seventh partial area 51G. Therefore, for a player who views the light guide plate 61 from the front, it is possible to darken the back where the light emission images G1A, G1C, G1E, and G1G on the light guide plate 61 overlap, and the light emission images G1A, G1C, G1E, It is possible to obtain a clear image without G1G becoming blurred. Moreover, since the band images G1A, G1C, G1E, and G1G are monochrome images, color unevenness can be prevented from occurring in the luminescent images G1A, G1C, G1E, and G1G on the light guide plate 61. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20(F), when the light emitting images G1A, G1C, G1E, and G1G are displayed in the fourth state on the light guide plate 61 in front of the display section 50a during the execution of the shutter effect, the player It is possible to understand the execution of the special figure variation effect on the display section 50a, and also to clearly recognize the light-emitting images G1A, G1C, G1E, and G1G on the light guide plate 61.

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

(1) According to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the luminescent images G1A, G1B, G1C, G1D, G1E, G1F, G1G, G1H displayed in the transparent luminescent image display area 61Q of the light guide plate 61 It is possible to prevent color unevenness from occurring, and it is possible for the player to clearly recognize the luminescent images G1A, G1B, G1C, G1D, G1E, G1F, G1G, and G1H.

(2) In addition, when the luminescent images G1A, G1B, G1C, G1D, G1E, G1F, G1G, and G1H are not displayed in the luminescent image display area 61Q of the light guide plate 61, the entire image display area 51 of the display section 50a is displayed. After the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 of the figure variation production and the normal background image G102 are displayed, the luminescent images G1A, G1H are displayed in the first luminescent image display area QA and the eighth luminescent image display area QH of the luminescent image display area 61Q. When displayed, the first partial area 51A is changed to the band image G2A, and the eighth partial area 51H is changed to the band image G2H. Therefore, it is possible to prevent color unevenness from occurring in the luminescent images G1A and G1H on the luminescent image display area 61Q (first luminescent image display area QA and eighth luminescent image display area QH) of the light guide plate 61. Therefore, in that case, the player can understand the display of the image of the special figure variation effect on the image display area 51 of the display section 50a, and can clearly see the light emitting images G1A and G1H on the light emitting image display area 61Q of the light guide plate 61. can be recognized.

(3) In addition, the luminescent images G1A, G1B, G1C, G1D, G1E, G1F, G1G, and G1H are arranged vertically from one first edge 61L to the second edge 61R of the rectangular luminescent image display area 61Q. It gradually spreads and is displayed on the entire luminescent image display area 61Q. Therefore, it is possible to liken the luminescent images G1A, G1B, G1C, G1D, G1E, G1F, G1G, and G1H to one door (shutter) that moves from the first edge 61L side to the second edge 61R side. ing. Therefore, it is possible to produce a production effect in which the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 of the special figure variation production and the normal background image G102, which are being displayed in the entire image display area 51 of the display section 50a, are blocked by one door (shutter). It becomes.

<Example of modification of basic embodiment and first embodiment>
Hereinafter, a modification example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the basic embodiment or 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 first image is strip-shaped and extends from the first edge 61L of the light guide plate 61 (first display area) toward the opposing second edge 61R in a direction perpendicular to the length direction. It is configured to gradually expand and gradually expand in the vertical direction from the second edge toward the first edge so that it is displayed on the entire first display area. However, the first image may be displayed in the entire first display area by gradually expanding in a direction perpendicular to the length direction from the first edge to the second edge of the first display area. good. According to the gaming machine having such a configuration, the strip-shaped first image gradually spreads in a direction perpendicular to the length direction from one first edge toward the second edge, and covers the entire first display area. Since the first image is displayed, it is possible to liken the first image to one door (shutter) that moves from the first edge side to the second edge side. Therefore, it is possible to produce an effect in which the second image being displayed in the entire second display area of the second display means is blocked by one door (shutter).

Further, in the first embodiment, the first image is configured to spread from two edges (first edge, second edge) of the rectangular first display area toward opposing edges. . However, there are cases where the first image spreads from three edges of the rectangular first display area toward opposing edges, or from four edges of the first display area toward opposing edges. It is also possible to have a configuration that expands toward the target.

Further, in the first embodiment, the first image is configured to spread from the first edge, which is the edge of the rectangular first display area, toward the opposing second edge. In other words, the configuration is such that it expands from the periphery of the first display area as a starting point. However, the first image may have a configuration in which the first image spreads from the center of the first display area instead of the periphery thereof.

Further, in the first embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which a luminescent image (first image) can be displayed by dividing the luminescent image display area 61Q (first display area) into eight equal parts. However, a configuration may be adopted in which the first image divided into other than eight equal parts can be displayed in the first display area. Alternatively, the first image may be configured not to be equally divided.

Further, in the first embodiment, the light guide plate 61 is used as the "first display means" according to the present invention, but something other than the light guide plate, such as a transmissive liquid crystal, may be used as the "first display means".

Further, in the first embodiment, the display section 50a made of a 3D liquid crystal display is used as the "second display means" according to the present invention. However, the display section may include a 2D liquid crystal display, a dot display, a 7-segment display, or an LED lamp. Alternatively, a display section made of transmissive liquid crystal may be used.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the color of the superimposed display area that overlaps the first image displayed in the first display area of the first display means is black when viewed from the front. However, it may be a relatively bright color other than black, such as white, yellow, or red, or a relatively dark color such as bluish-purple, brown, or gray.

Further, in the first embodiment, a luminescent image that can be displayed in the luminescent image display area 61Q (first display area) of the light guide plate 61 (first display unit) is displayed in a long strip in the vertical direction (vertical direction) of the first display unit. Shape. However, the luminescent image that can be displayed in the first display area of the first display means may be shaped like a long strip in the lateral direction (horizontal direction) of the first display means. Alternatively, it may have a square shape, for example. Moreover, it may be a polygonal shape other than a rectangular shape, such as a triangular shape. Moreover, it may be, for example, circular or elliptical.

Further, in the first embodiment, the superimposed display area of the display section 50a (second display means) is shaped like a long strip in the vertical direction (vertical direction) of the display section 50a. However, the superimposed display area of the second display means may be shaped like a long strip in the horizontal direction (left-right direction) of the display section 50a. Alternatively, it may have a square shape, for example. Moreover, it may be a polygonal shape other than a rectangular shape, such as a triangular shape. Moreover, it may be, for example, circular or elliptical.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the shutter effect can be executed during the normal variation of the special figure variation effect. However, a configuration may also be adopted in which the shutter effect can be executed while the special figure variation effect is being performed and when an effect other than the normal variation is being performed. Further, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which a shutter effect can be executed in the customer waiting effect mode. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which a shutter effect can be executed in the variable probability effect mode. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which the shutter effect can be executed in the time-saving effect mode. Furthermore, a configuration may be adopted in which a shutter effect can be executed in the jackpot effect mode.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the gaming machine is provided with one "display section." However, for example, a gaming machine may be provided with a plurality of display sections.

Further, the times shown in each execution period shown in the first embodiment are merely examples, and other times may be used.

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 and invention B have been disclosed up to the previous paragraph in this [Detailed Description of the Invention]. In the description of Invention A and Invention B, the names and expressions of corresponding components in the embodiments 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
a first display means (light guide plate 61) having a transparent first display area (light-emitting image display area 61Q);
a second display means (display section 50a) in which a second display area (image display area 51) is arranged behind the first display area of the first display means;
A production execution means (production control unit 120),
The performance execution means is
A first image (emission images G1A, G1B, G1C, G1D, G1E, G1F, G1G, G1H) can be displayed on at least a part of the first display area of the first display means,
When the first image is displayed in a part of the first display area of the first display means, a superimposed image that overlaps the first image in a front view in the second display area of the second display section. Display area (first partial area 51A, second partial area 51B, third partial area 51C, fourth partial area 51D, fifth partial area 51E, sixth partial area 51F, seventh partial area 51G, eighth partial area 51H) ) is displayed in a single color (pachinko game machine PY1).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to prevent color unevenness from occurring in the first image on the transparent first display area of the first display means, and to clearly show the first image to the player. It is possible to make it recognized.

The gaming machine according to invention A2 is
The gaming machine according to invention A1,
The performance execution means is
A second image (effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and a normal background image G102) can be displayed in the entire second display area of the second display means,
After the second image is displayed in the entire second display area with no display of the first image in the first display area of the first display means, the second image is displayed in a part of the first display area. When one image is displayed, the second image is displayed in a display area other than the superimposed display area of the second display area, and the superimposed display area is displayed in a single color from the second image. This gaming machine is characterized by changing to monochrome images (band images G2A, G2B, G2C, G2D, G2E, G2F, G2G, G2H).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, while the second image continues to be displayed in the display area other than the superimposed display area of the second display area, the superimposed display area changes from the first image to the monochrome image. The second display of the second display means can be made visible to the player through an area other than the first display region of the display means, and color unevenness can be prevented from occurring in the first image on the first display region of the first display means. can be prevented. Therefore, when the first image is displayed on the first display area of the first display means in front of the second display means, the player can grasp the display of the second image on the second display area of the second display means. At the same time, the first image on the first display area of the first display means can be clearly recognized.

The gaming machine according to invention A3 is
The gaming machine according to invention A2,
the first display area of the first image is rectangular;
The first image is
It is strip-shaped and gradually expands in the direction perpendicular to the length direction from the first edge (61L) that is the edge of the first display area toward the opposing second edge (61R). The gaming machine is characterized in that the display gradually expands in the vertical direction from the second edge toward the first edge and is displayed over the entire first display area.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the strip-shaped first image gradually expands in the direction perpendicular to the length direction from one first edge toward the second edge, and also extends from the second edge to the first edge. Since the first image gradually expands toward the end and is displayed in the entire first display area, the first image is displayed from the first edge side to the second edge side and from the second edge side to the first edge side. It is possible to liken it to two moving doors (shutters). Therefore, it is possible to produce an effect in which the second image being displayed in the entire second display area of the second display means is blocked by two doors (shutters).

The gaming machine according to invention A4 is
The gaming machine according to invention A2,
the first display area of the first image is rectangular;
The first image is
It is strip-shaped and gradually expands in a direction perpendicular to the length direction from a first edge (61L) that is the edge of the first display area toward an opposing second edge (61R). This gaming machine is characterized by being displayed in the entire first display area.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the strip-shaped first image gradually expands in a direction perpendicular to the length direction from one first edge toward the second edge and is displayed over the entire first display area. Therefore, the first image can be likened to one door (shutter) that moves from the first edge side to the second edge side. Therefore, it is possible to produce an effect in which the second image being displayed in the entire second display area of the second display means is blocked by one door (shutter).

50a...display section (second display means)
51... Image display area (second display area)
51A...First partial area (superimposed display area)
51B...Second partial area (superimposed display area)
51C...Third partial area (superimposed display area)
51D...Fourth partial area (superimposed display area)
51E...Fifth partial area (superimposed display area)
51F...Sixth partial area (superimposed display area)
51G...Seventh partial area (superimposed display area)
51H...Eighth partial area (superimposed display area)
61...Light guide plate (first display means)
61L...First edge 61Q...Light-emitting image display area (first display area)
61R...Second edge 120...Production control section (production execution means)
121...Microcomputer EZ1 for production control...Left production pattern (second image)
EZ2…Medium production pattern (second image)
EZ3...Right production pattern (second image)
G102...Normal background image (second image)
G1A, G1B, G1C, G1D, G1E, G1F, G1G, G1H...Emission image (first image)
G2A, G2B, G2C, G2D, G2E, G2F, G2G, G2H...band image (single color image)
QA...First luminescent image display area QB...Second luminescent image display area QC...Third luminescent image display area QD...Fourth luminescent image display area QE...Fifth luminescent image display area QF...Sixth luminescent image display area QG... 7th light emitting image display area QH...Eighth light emitting image display area PY1...Pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine)

Claims (2)

a first display means having a first display area having transparency;
a second display means having a second display area arranged behind the first display area of the first display means;
A performance execution means,
The performance execution means is
A first image can be displayed on at least a part of the first display area of the first display means,
A second image can be displayed in the entire second display area of the second display means,
After displaying the second image in the entire second display area without displaying the first image in the first display area, when displaying the first image in a part of the first display area , Of the second display area, a monochrome image that is displayed in a single color is displayed in a superimposed display area that overlaps the first image when viewed from the front, and the second image continues to be displayed in a display area other than the superimposed display area. A gaming machine characterized by displaying the following: The gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
the first display area of the first image is rectangular;
The first image is
It is strip-shaped, and gradually expands in a direction perpendicular to the length direction from a first edge, which is the edge of the first display area, toward an opposing second edge, and from the second edge to the A game machine characterized in that the display gradually expands in the vertical direction toward the first edge and is displayed over the entire first display area.

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