JP7381040B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, gaming machines have been known that are capable of executing a preview performance that foretells that a specific performance will be executed during a special symbol variation performance in a normal game state (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-171227

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the preview performance may be executed once during one special figure variation performance, for example. Further, for example, a preview effect may be executed only during the normal gaming state. Therefore, there is room for improvement from the perspective of increasing the interest of the production.

The gaming machine of the present invention includes:
a setting means for setting one gaming state from a plurality of gaming states;
A performance execution means capable of executing a predetermined performance,
The plurality of gaming states include a normal gaming state and an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to execute the first performance,
It is possible to execute a second performance accompanied by an opening display in a specific manner at the start of execution,
The first performance includes a first specific performance and a second specific performance,
The second performance includes a normal performance and a special performance different from the normal performance,
The normal performance includes a first normal performance that can preview the execution of the first specific performance, and a second normal performance that can preview the execution of the second specific performance,
The first normal performance is
Containing a special performance dedicated to the first normal performance following the opening display,
The first normal performance and the second normal performance are
Execution can be started at a predetermined first timing,
The special performance is
The first normal performance is interrupted at a second timing in the middle of the special performance of the first normal performance started at the first timing, and the performance is switched to the second normal performance,
If the special performance is executed in the normal gaming state, the normal gaming state is then changed to the advantageous gaming state.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the performance.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view showing the second grand prize winning device etc. in detail. It is a front view of display devices. (A) is a front view of the performance unit when the above-board movable device and the under-board movable device are in standby state, and (B) is a front view of the performance unit when the above-board movable device and the under-board movable device are activated. It is a front view. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the main control board. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a sub-control board. (A) is a table showing random numbers related to general drawings, and (B) is a table showing random numbers related to special drawings. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a regular pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a reach determination table. It is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. It is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. This is a look-ahead determination table. This is a jackpot game control table. It is an explanatory diagram of a gaming state. It is an explanatory diagram showing a concrete example of production mode. 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 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. It is a flowchart of main control main processing. 3 is a flowchart of main side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of sub-control main processing. 3 is a flowchart of sub-side timer interrupt processing. It is a jackpot game control table according to the first embodiment. It is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table when the gaming state is a non-time saving state according to the first embodiment. (A) is a table showing the distribution rate of the special figure 1 variation pattern selected in the case of jackpot symbol 1, and (B) is a table showing the distribution rate of the special figure 1 variation pattern selected in the case of jackpot symbol 2. (C) is a table showing the distribution rate of the special figure 1 variation pattern selected in the case of a loss with a reach. It is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table when the gaming state is the time saving state according to the first embodiment. (A) is a table showing the distribution rate of the special figure 2 variation pattern selected in the case of jackpot symbol 3, and (B) is a table showing the distribution rate of the special figure 2 variation pattern selected in the case of jackpot symbol 4. (C) is a table showing the distribution rate of the special pattern 2 variation pattern selected in the case of jackpot symbol 5, and (D) is the table showing the distribution rate of the special pattern 2 selected in the case of a hit loss with reach. It is a table showing distribution rates of fluctuation patterns. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of SP reach of a 1st aspect. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of SP reach of a 2nd aspect. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of SP reach (full rotation reach) of the third aspect. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a first type preview performance that suggests the execution of the SP reach in the first mode among the special figure change preview performances. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a first type preview performance that suggests the execution of SP reach in the second mode among the special figure change preview performances. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the second type of notice performance among the special figure change notice performances. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the fourth type of preview performance in the first performance mode among the special figure variation preview performances. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the fourth kind of preview performance in the second performance mode among the special figure variation preview performances. It is an explanatory diagram showing specific examples of a first symbol change performance, a third symbol change performance, and a fifth symbol change performance among the symbol change performances. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a jackpot ending performance. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a notice performance (fifth type notice performance) during a jackpot game.

Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described 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. Furthermore, in any flowchart described below, the execution order of a plurality of processes in any plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed or executed in parallel within a range that does not cause inconsistency in the processing contents.

1. Structure of Gaming Machine Pachinko gaming machine PY1, which is a first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained using FIGS. 1 to 5. 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.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a gaming machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. The gaming machine frame 2 includes an outer frame 22 and a front door 23 that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 22. Further, the front door 23 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which a game board unit YU to be described later is attached, and a front frame 23m rotatably supported by the game board mounting frame 2A via a hinge 2B. The front frame 23m can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A. A transparent plate 23t is attached to the front frame 23m. When the front frame 23m is closed, the game board 1 attached to the game board mounting frame 2A and the transparent plate 23t face each other. Therefore, when the pachinko game machine PY1 is installed in a game parlor, a player in front of the pachinko game machine PY1 can visually recognize the game area 6 formed on the game board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. A transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used as the transparent plate 23t. It is sufficient if the gaming area 6 can be viewed from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

A handle 72k that can be rotated to fire a game ball is provided at the lower right portion of the front surface of the front frame 23m. The amount by which the handle 72k is operated (rotation angle) corresponds to the magnitude (firing strength) of the force applied to the game ball to make the game ball fire (the amount by which the firing device 72, which will be described later, drives the firing solenoid). It is being Therefore, the game ball is fired with a firing intensity that corresponds to the rotational operation of the handle 72k. Further, a lower decorative body 36 that largely protrudes forward is provided at the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 23m. An upper tray 34 for storing game balls to be supplied to the handle 72k is formed on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36. Further, a lower tray 35 is provided at the lower center of the front of the lower decorative body 36 for storing surplus game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper tray 34.

An operable first input device (hereinafter referred to as "normal button") 40 is provided on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 in front of the upper plate 34 . The normal button 40 is composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a gripping part, or the like. Further, an operable second input device (hereinafter referred to as "special button") 41 is provided on the right decorative body 32 that is formed to protrude forward from the right edge of the front frame 23m. The special button 41 is composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a gripping part, or the like.

Further, a speaker 52 capable of outputting sound is provided on the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31 that is formed to protrude forward from the upper part of the surface of the front frame 23m. The speaker 52 includes a left speaker 52L placed on the left side and a right speaker 52R placed on the right side. Further, frame lamps 53 capable of emitting light are provided on the right edge of the front frame 23m and on the left and right sides of the lower plate 35 in the front of the lower decorative body 36. Furthermore, a movable frame moving device 58 is attached above the left edge and right edge of the front frame 23m as a performance device for the purpose of increasing game interest. The frame moving device 58 includes a left frame moving device 58L arranged on the left side and a right frame moving device 58R arranged on the right side.

Note that the positions and numbers of members and devices provided in the gaming machine frame 2 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Next, the game board unit YU will be explained using mainly FIGS. 2 to 5. The game board unit YU includes a game board 1 and a performance unit 1U attached to the back side of the game board 1. First, the game board 1 will be explained. The game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin board. An opening 1A is formed approximately in the center of the game board 1 and is approximately circular when viewed from the front. Along the opening 1A, a substantially ring-shaped inner wall 1B is formed to protrude forward and define a game area 6 through which game balls can flow. Further, on the outside of the inner wall portion 1B, a substantially ring-shaped outer wall portion 1C for partitioning the gaming area 6 is formed to protrude forward.

On the front surface of the game board 1, a game area 6 is formed which is surrounded by an inner wall part 1B, an outer wall part 1C, etc. That is, the front surface of the game board 1 is partitioned into a game area 6 and other areas by the inner wall 1B and the outer wall 1C.

The game area 6 is an area into which game balls fired by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing games in the pachinko game machine PY1. Note that a large number of game nails (not shown) are provided protruding from the game area 6. The game nail enters the game area 6 and moves the game ball flowing down the game area 6 through a first starting opening 11, a second starting opening 12, a general winning opening 10, a gate 13, a first winning opening 14, which will be described later. And, a route is configured to appropriately guide the player to the second grand prize opening 15 and the like.

In the gaming area 6, there is a first starting winning device 11D in which a first starting opening 11 into which a game ball can enter is formed, and a second starting winning device 11D that makes it possible or impossible for the ball to enter the second starting opening 12. A device (so-called "electric chew") 12D is provided.

The first starting winning device 11D is immovable. Therefore, the ease with which game balls enter the first starting port 11 remains constant (unchanged). Winning the game ball into the first starting hole 11 is achieved by drawing the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "Special Figure 1") (obtaining and determining a random number related to Special Figure 1, which will be described later: hereinafter referred to as "Special Figure 1 Lottery"). ) and the variable display of special map 1. Furthermore, when the game balls enter the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

The electric chew 12D includes an operable electric tube opening/closing member 12k. The electric chew opening/closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) in a closed position in which it is impossible or extremely difficult for a game ball to enter the second starting port 12. When the special state is reached, the game ball moves to the open position where the game ball can enter the second starting port 12. In this way, the movement of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k to the open position is also referred to as the "open state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D, and only when the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is in the open state, the game ball is moved to the second starting port 12. It is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, the state in which the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is in the closed position is also referred to as the "closed state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D. Further, when the second starting port 12 or the electric tube 12D is in the "open state", it is also referred to as "the electric tube 12D is opened", and when the electric tube 12D is in the "closed state", it is also referred to as "the electric tube 12D is closed". ” is also called.

Winning a game ball into the second starting hole 12 is achieved by drawing a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "Special Figure 2") (obtaining and determining a random number related to Special Figure 2, which will be described later: hereinafter referred to as "Special Figure 2 Lottery"). ) and the variable display of special map 2. Furthermore, when the game balls enter the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, the gaming area 6 is provided with a general winning hole 10 into which game balls can enter. When a game ball enters the general winning hole 10, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a gate 13 through which game balls can pass. The passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is the trigger for the lottery of a regular symbol (hereinafter referred to as "common symbol") (that is, the acquisition and determination of a regular symbol random number: hereinafter referred to as "common symbol lottery") and the variable display of a regular symbol. It has become. The electric chew 12D is opened by executing the auxiliary game. That is, the auxiliary game is a game that involves opening the electric chew 12D.

Further, the gaming area 6 is provided with a first big winning device 14D (hereinafter also referred to as "normal AT14D") in which a first big winning opening 14 into which a game ball can enter is formed.

The first big prize winning device 14D includes a normal AT opening/closing member 14k that can operate in an open state and a closed state. The first big prize opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the normal AT opening/closing member 14k. Normally, the AT opening/closing member 14k is normally in a closed state that closes the first big winning hole 14, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14. When the normal AT opening/closing member 14k operates in the open state, the game ball can enter the first big prize opening 14. In this way, the game ball can enter the first grand prize opening 14 only when the AT opening/closing member 14k is in the open state. When the game balls enter the first grand prize opening 14, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, the gaming area 6 is provided with a guiding stage 12g that guides the gaming ball to the second starting port 12. In addition, the game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guide stage 12g can flow down toward the second starting port 12.

Further, the gaming area 6 is provided with a second grand prize winning device 15D (hereinafter also referred to as "VAT 15D") in which a second grand prize opening 15 into which game balls can enter is formed. The second big prize winning device 15D includes an operable VAT opening/closing member 15k. The VAT opening/closing member 15k normally closes the second grand prize opening 15, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the second grand prize opening 15. The VAT opening/closing member 15k can take an open state. When the VAT opening/closing member 15k is in the open state, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second grand prize opening 15. On the other hand, the state in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k closes the second grand prize opening 15 is also referred to as a "closed state". In this way, the second big prize opening 15 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening/closing member 15k. When the game balls enter the second grand prize opening 15, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Here, the second grand prize winning device 15D will be explained in detail using FIG. 3. Inside the second big winning device 15D, there is provided a gate-shaped second big winning hole sensor 15a that can detect the game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 15 and allow the game ball to pass downward. It is being

A specific area 16 and a non-specific area 17 through which game balls can pass (enter) are provided in the downstream area of the second big prize opening sensor 15a. The game balls that have passed through the second big prize opening sensor 15a are sorted into a specific area 16 or a non-specific area 17 by a sorting device 16D. The sorting device 16D includes a sorting member 16k made of a substantially rectangular flat plate, and a sorting solenoid 16s that drives the sorting member 16k. The distribution member 16k is configured to be slidable left and right by driving the distribution solenoid 16s.

When the distribution solenoid 16s is not energized, the distribution member 16k is in the first state (passage prevention state: the left end of the distribution member 16k when viewed from the front in FIG. 3(A) is located slightly to the right of the left end of the specific area 16, and the distribution member 16k covers the specific area 16 directly above it. When the distribution member 16k is in the first state, it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 15 to pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second big winning hole sensor 15a. It is difficult and passes through a non-specific area 17. The route of the game ball flowing down from this second big prize opening 15 to the non-specific area 17 is called a first route.

On the other hand, when the distribution solenoid 16s is energized, the distribution member 16k is in a second state (passage permission state: in a front view of FIG. 3(B)) in which the game ball is allowed to pass (enter) the specific area 16. The left end of the distribution member 16k is located slightly to the left of the right end of the specific area 16, and the distribution member 16k does not cover the specific area 16 directly above it, leaving the area directly above the specific area 16 open. When the distribution member 16k is in the second state, the game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 15 can easily pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second big winning hole sensor 15a. The route of the game ball flowing down from this second big prize opening 15 to the specific area 16 is called a second route.

Note that basically, the distribution member 16k is held in the first state. That is, it can be said that the first state is the normal state of the distribution member 16k. Then, only in a predetermined round game (for example, 16R), the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and can change to the second state.

The specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17 are provided with a specific area sensor 16a and a non-specific area sensor 17a that detect the game ball that has passed through (entered) each area 16 and 17 and allow the game ball to pass downward. .

Note that it is possible to provide only one of the first grand prize device 14D and the second grand prize device 15D within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Further, at approximately the bottom of the gaming area 6, two out ports 19 are provided for discharging game balls that are hit into the gaming area 6 but do not win in any of the winning holes to the outside of the gaming area 6. There is. Furthermore, the game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 that can emit light.

By the way, the game area 6 in which the game balls can flow down can be divided into a left game area (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction, and a right game area (second game area) on the right side. The manner in which the handle 72k is operated to shoot the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area is referred to as "left-handed hitting." On the other hand, the manner in which the handle 72k is operated to shoot the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area is referred to as "right-handed hitting". In the pachinko game machine PY1, the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is fired with the left hand is called the first flow path R1, and the game ball can flow down when the game ball is fired with the right hand. The possible flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first passage R1 and the second passage R2 are also constituted by a large number of game nails.

A first starting port 11 and two general winning ports 10 are provided on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the player can aim to win a prize in the first starting opening 11 or the general winning opening 10 by shooting the game ball so as to flow down the first channel R1 by hitting the ball to the left. On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a second starting port 12, a gate 13, a first big winning port 14, and a second big winning port 15 are provided. Therefore, by firing the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting right, the player can pass through the gate 13, enter the second starting opening 12, the first big winning opening 14, or the second You can aim to win the big prize opening 15.

In addition, game balls that did not enter any of the winning holes (first starting hole 11, second starting hole 12, general winning hole 10, first big winning hole 14, and second big winning hole 15), It is guided to the out port 19 and discharged. Further, the number of prize balls that are won in each winning hole can be set as appropriate.

Further, a display device 8 is arranged below and to the left of the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 (a portion other than the game area 6). As shown in FIG. 4, the displays 8 include a special figure 1 display 81a that variably displays special figure 1, a special figure 2 display 81b that variably displays special figure 2, and a special figure 2 display 81b that variably displays general figure 1. A general figure display 82 is included. In addition, the display devices 8 include a special figure 1 pending display 83a that displays the number of special figure 1 pending (U1: the number of variable displays of special figure 1 on the special figure 1 display 81a), which will be described later. Also included is a special figure 2 pending display 83b that displays the number of special figure 2 pending (U2: the number of reserved special figures 2 that is variablely displayed by the special figure 2 indicator 81b), which will be described later.

The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is held in response to the landing of a game ball into the first starting port 11. Further, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is held triggered by the winning of a game ball into the second starting port 12. In addition, in the following explanation, the special drawing 1 and the special drawing 2 are collectively called the special drawing, and the special drawing 1 lottery and the special drawing 2 drawing are collectively called the special drawing drawing. Moreover, the special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are collectively referred to as the special figure display 81. Furthermore, the special figure 1 reservation display 83a and the special figure 2 reservation display 83b are collectively referred to as the special figure reservation display 83.

The variable display of the special figure notifies the result of the special figure lottery. In the variable display of the special figure, the special figure is displayed variably and then stopped. The special figure that is stopped and displayed (stopped special figure, special figure derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display) is one special figure selected from a plurality of types of special figures by a special figure lottery. When the stopping special symbol is a predetermined specific special symbol (a special symbol with a specific stopping pattern, that is, a jackpot symbol), the grand prize opening (the first grand prize opening 14 and the second grand prize opening 15) is opened. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is played.

The special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery depending on the lighting mode. For example, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), the special drawing display 81 will display "□□■■□□■■" (□: lit, A jackpot symbol consisting of the lighting of the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th LEDs from the left is displayed, such as (: off). In addition, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a loss, the special drawing display 81 will display a losing pattern consisting of only the LED on the far right lighting up, such as "■■■■■■■□" do. Note that the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be turned off as a losing symbol.

Further, in the variable display of the special figure, the variable display of the special figure is performed for a predetermined variable time before the special figure is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode of the special figure is, for example, a mode in which each LED lights up so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. Note that the manner of variable display of the special figure is not particularly limited, and may be set as appropriate, such as when all LEDs flash at once if each LED is not displayed in a stopped state (lit display in a specific manner).

By the way, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball hits the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random numbers (numerical information and judgment information) are generated for special drawing drawings, etc. example) may be obtained. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in a special figure reservation storage unit 105, which will be described later, as a special figure reservation. In addition, in the following, the various random numbers obtained by winning (balls entering) the game ball into the first starting port 11 are referred to as "special drawing 1 related random numbers", and the various random numbers obtained by winning the game ball into the second starting port 12 The various random numbers obtained by (ball entry) are referred to as "special map 2 related random numbers." Here, the special figure 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage section 105a in the special figure reservation storage section 105 as the special figure 1 reservation. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage section 105b in the special figure reservation storage section 105 as the special figure 2 reservation. The number of special figure 1 reservations that can be stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a (number of special figure 1 reservations) and the number of special figure 2 reservations that can be stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b (number of special figure 2 reservations). It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, 4). In addition, hereinafter, the special map 1 reservation and the special map 2 reservation are collectively referred to as "special map reservation", and the number of special diagrams 1 and 2 reserved are collectively referred to as "the number of special diagrams reserved". In addition, the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers are collectively referred to as "special figure related random numbers."

In the pachinko game machine PY1, if the variable display of the special figure is not performed immediately after the game ball enters the first starting hole 11 or the second starting hole 12, specifically, while the variable display of the special figure is being executed. If a prize is won during execution of a jackpot game or a jackpot game, the variable display of the special drawing (or the right to draw the special drawing) for the winning can be reserved. The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage section 105 is consumed when variable display of the special figure based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. That is, extinguishing the special figure reservation means determining the special figure related random number etc. corresponding to the special figure reservation and executing variable display of the special figure to show the determination result.

Then, the special figure reservation number is displayed on the special figure reservation display 83. Each of the special figure 1 reservation display 83a and the special figure 2 reservation display 83b is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special symbols reserved by lighting up the LEDs for the number of special symbols reserved. Is possible.

In addition, the variable display of the general map notifies the result of the general map lottery. In the variable display of a general map, the general map is displayed variably and then stopped. The general map that is stopped and displayed (the stationary general map, the general map derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display) is one general map selected from among a plurality of types of general maps by lottery. If the stopped and displayed general figure is a predetermined specific ordinary figure (ordinary figure with a predetermined stop mode, that is, a winning symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting port 12 (electric chew 12D) is opened. .

The common map display device 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays the common map according to the result of the general map lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. When the result of the common symbol lottery is a win, the common symbol display 82 displays a winning symbol consisting of both LEDs lighting up, such as "□□" (□: lit, ■: off). If the result of the lottery is a loss, a loss pattern such as "■□" consisting of only the right LED being lit is displayed. A mode may be adopted in which all the LEDs are turned off as a losing symbol. Note that the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the general drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate.

Further, before the regular map is stopped and displayed, the regular map is variablely displayed for a predetermined variable time. The mode of variable display of the ordinary map is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are lit alternately. Note that the mode of variable display of the general map is not particularly limited, and may be set as appropriate, such as all LEDs blinking at once, unless each LED is displayed in a stopped state (lit display in a specific mode). .

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, a regular symbol random number (an example of numerical information or determination information) for performing a regular symbol lottery may be acquired. This random number is stored in the below-mentioned normal pattern holding storage section 106 on the condition that the variable display of the normal pattern or the auxiliary game is not executed. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, 4 pieces) to the number of general drawings that can be stored in the general drawing holding storage unit 106 (number of general drawings pending). In addition, below, the normal pattern random number acquired by the game ball passing through the gate 13 is also referred to as the "normal pattern related random number."

Next, the performance unit 1U attached to the back of the game board 1 will be explained using FIG. The production unit 1U is a unit made up of a plurality of devices that mainly perform production. The performance unit 1U is equipped with an image display device 50, a first board movable device (hereinafter referred to as "on board movable device") 55, and a second board movable device (hereinafter referred to as "bottom board movable device") 56.

The image display device 50 is composed of, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, a dot display, a 7-segment display, etc., and includes a display section 50a capable of displaying patterns and the like.

The on-board movable device 55 is disposed in front of the display section 50a, is movable along the display section 50a, and includes a decorated on-board movable body 55k. The under-board movable device 56 is disposed in front of the display section 50a, is movable along the display section 50a, and includes a decorated under-board movable body 56k.

FIG. 5(A) schematically shows how the above-panel movable body 55k and the under-panel movable body 56k are held in a normal standby state in which they are not in operation. When the drive source of the above-board movable device 55 is driven, the above-board movable body 55k moves downward (down), and when the drive source of the under-board movable device 56 is driven, the under-board movable body 56k moves upward (raised). (See FIG. 5(B)). At this time, the image display device 50 is covered by the lowered on-board movable body 55k or the raised under-board movable body 56k, and the image display device 50 becomes difficult to see.

Note that the positions and numbers of members and devices provided in the game board unit YU can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained based on FIGS. 6 and 7. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has various functions such as a special drawing lottery, a variable display of special drawings, a jackpot game, a game state setting described later, a general drawing drawing, a variable display of a general drawing, and auxiliary games. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as "main control board") 100 that controls gaming profits (progress of the game), and a game performance according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 (special figure fluctuation performance, hold performance, jackpot game performance) , an effect control board (hereinafter referred to as a "sub-control board") 120 that controls effects such as a customer waiting effect, an operation promotion effect that prompts an operation during a period when the operation of the normal button 40 or special button 41 is valid (operation valid period), Further, a payout control board 170 for controlling the payout of game balls and the like is provided further on the back side than the image display device 50 of the game board 1. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control section that controls games. Further, the sub-control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control section that controls effects, together with an image control board 140, a lamp control circuit 151, and an audio control circuit 161, which will be described later. The production control unit includes at least a sub-control board 120, and controls game production using production means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, etc.), It is sufficient if the waiting effect and the operation promotion effect can be controlled.

Furthermore, the pachinko game machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies power to the main control board 100, sub-control board 120, and payout control board 170, and also supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190. The backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to a gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and a production RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120, which will be described later, when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Therefore, the information stored in the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the performance RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 is retained even when the power is cut off to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, a power switch 191 is connected to the power supply board 190. The ON or OFF operation of the power switch 191 switches the power on or off. Note that the main control board 100 may be provided with a backup power circuit for the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100, or the sub-control board 120 may be provided with a backup power circuit for the performance RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120.

As shown in FIG. 6, the main control board 100 is equipped with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "game control microcomputer") 101 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. The gaming control microcomputer 101 includes a gaming ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores programs, tables, etc. for controlling the progress of the gaming, a gaming RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 used as a work memory, and A gaming CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 that executes a program stored in a gaming ROM 103 is included.

The gaming ROM 103 stores programs for performing main control main processing, main side timer interrupt processing, etc., which will be described later. In addition, the gaming ROM 103 includes a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, a look-ahead determination table, a jackpot game control table, a hit determination table, and a regular pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, which will be described later. , auxiliary game control table, etc. are stored. Note that the game ROM 103 may be externally attached. Further, the gaming RAM 104 is provided with the above-mentioned special symbol reservation storage section 105, regular symbol reservation storage section 106, and the like.

The main control board 100 also includes a gaming I/O (Input/Output) port section 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals, and a gaming CPU 102 for clearing information stored in the gaming RAM 104. A RAM clear switch 119 is mounted for this purpose.

Various sensors MS and various actuators MA are connected to the main control board 100 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Therefore, signals output from various sensors MS are input to the main control board 100. The main control board 100 also outputs signals to various actuators MA.

The various sensors MS connected to the main control board 100 include a first starting port sensor that detects game balls that have entered the first starting port 11, and a second sensor that detects game balls that have entered the second starting port 12. A starting hole sensor, a general winning hole sensor that detects the game ball that has entered the general winning hole 10, a gate sensor that detects the game ball that has passed through the gate 13, and a first sensor that detects the game ball that has entered the first large winning hole 14. A big winning hole sensor, a second big winning hole sensor 15a that detects the game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 15, a specific area sensor 16a that detects the game ball that has passed through the specific area 16 (entered the specific area 16), Also included is a non-specific area sensor 17a that detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 17 (entered the non-specific area 17). When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal according to the detected content to the main control board 100. Note that the type and number of sensors connected to the main control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

In addition, the various actuators MA connected to the main control board 100 include an electric chew solenoid that drives the electric chew opening/closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D, and a solenoid that drives the normal AT opening/closing member 14k of the first big winning device 14D. It includes a first big winning opening solenoid, a second big winning opening solenoid that drives the VAT opening/closing member 15k of the second big winning device 15D, and a sorting solenoid 16s that drives the sorting member 16k of the sorting device 16D. . Note that the type and number of actuators connected to the main control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Further, the main control board 100 is connected to displays 8 (a special figure display 81, a regular figure display 82, and a special figure pending display 83). Display control of these displays 8 is performed by a game control microcomputer 101.

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

The payout control board 170 pays out prize balls using the prize ball payout device 73 and the rental ball payout device 74 based on signals from the game control microcomputer 101 and signals from the connected card unit CU. and pay out rental balls. The number of game balls to be paid out is output to the payout control board 170.

Further, the firing device 72 is provided with a touch switch capable of detecting contact of a person such as a player with the handle 72k (see FIG. 1). When the player operates the handle 72k, the touch switch detects the player's contact with the handle 72k and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170. Further, a firing volume knob is connected to the firing device 72 and is capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k. The firing device 72 drives the firing solenoid so that the game ball is fired with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the firing volume knob. In the pachinko game machine PY1, one game ball is fired approximately every 0.6 seconds while the rotational operation of the handle 72k is maintained.

Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands containing information regarding the game to the sub control board 120 in accordance with the progress of the game. The sub control board 120 can grasp the progress status of the game (game control content) by the main control board 100 based on various commands sent from the main control board 100. Note that the connection between the main control board 100 and the sub-control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only the transmission of signals from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 120. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode), not shown, is interposed between the main control board 100 and the sub-control board 120 as a communication direction regulating means.

As shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control board 120 is equipped with a performance control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "performance control microcomputer") 121 that controls the performance of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program. The performance control microcomputer 121 includes a performance ROM 123 that stores programs for controlling the performance as the game progresses by the main control board 100, a performance RAM 124 used as a work memory, and a performance ROM 123 that stores It includes a presentation CPU 122 that executes a program.

Furthermore, the production ROM 123 stores programs for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, sub-side timer interrupt processing, etc., which will be described later. Note that the performance ROM 123 may be externally attached.

Furthermore, the sub-control board 120 is equipped with an I/O port section 138 for performance and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 139 for inputting and outputting data and signals. The RTC 139 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 139 operates on the power when the pachinko game machine PY1 is supplied with power from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown), and when the power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the power supply board 190 operates. It operates using power supplied from a backup power supply circuit 192 provided therein. Therefore, the RTC 139 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not turned on. Note that a backup power supply circuit for the RTC 139 may be provided on the sub-control board 120. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (such as a button battery) can be used as the backup power supply circuit.

An image control board 140 is connected to the sub-control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub-control board 120 controls the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to control the image display device based on commands received from the main control board 100, that is, in accordance with the progress of the game by the main control board 100. 50 display control is performed. Note that the connection between the sub-control board 120 and the image control board 140 allows both the transmission of signals from the sub-control board 120 to the image control board 140 and the transmission of signals from the image control board 140 to the sub-control board 120. This is a two-way communication connection.

The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 that stores programs for image control, an image RAM 143 used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 that executes the programs stored in the image ROM 142. . The image control board 140 also includes a CGROM 145 that stores image data to be displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 used for expanding the image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. It is equipped with Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be configured on one chip. The CGROM 145 stores, for example, image data (still image data and video data, specifically characters, items, figures, letters, numbers, symbols, etc.) for displaying images displayed on the image display device 50 image data such as background images) are stored.

The VDP 144 reads image data from the CGROM 145 and develops it in a development area in the VRAM 146 in accordance with a display list created by the image CPU 141 based on instructions from the performance control microcomputer 121. Then, the expanded image data is appropriately combined and an image is drawn in the frame buffer in the VRAM 146. The image drawn in the frame buffer is then output to the image display device 50 as an RGB signal. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the display section 50a.

Note that the display list is composed of a group of commands for instructing execution of drawing in units of frames. The display list includes information on various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position at which the image is drawn, display priority, display magnification, and image transmittance.

The performance control microcomputer 121 outputs audio, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 52 via the audio control circuit 161 based on commands received from the main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100. Output.

Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 52 is stored in the performance ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120. Note that the audio control circuit 161 may be used as a board and a CPU may be mounted thereon. In this case, the CPU may be caused to perform voice control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board and audio data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 52 may be connected to the image control board 140, and the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 may be caused to perform audio control. Furthermore, in this case, the audio data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

Further, various switches serving as input sections, various actuators SA serving as drive sources, and various lamps SL are connected to the sub-control board 120 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the sub-control board 120. Further, the sub-control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators SA. Furthermore, the sub-control board 120 controls the lighting of various lamps SL via the lamp control circuit 151 based on commands received from the main control board 100.

The various switches connected to the sub-control board 120 include a normal button detection switch 40a and a special button detection switch 41a. The normal button detection switch 40a detects that the normal button 40 is pressed. The special button detection switch 41a detects that the special button 41 has been pressed. Each detection switch 40a, 41a outputs a signal to the sub-control board 120 according to the detected content. Note that the type and number of switches connected to the sub-control board 120 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

The various actuators SA connected to the sub-control board 120 include motors that drive the above-panel movable device 55, the under-panel movable device 56, the frame movable device 58, etc., and drive the motors to control each movable device. It is possible to perform a predetermined operation. In detail, the performance control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of each movable device, and controls the operation of each movable device via the lamp control circuit 151. Note that the type and number of actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

The various lamps SL connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, etc., and each lamp is caused to emit light. In detail, the performance control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting/extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and controls the light emission of each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. Note that data stored in the performance ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

Note that a CPU may be mounted using the lamp control circuit 151 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may control the lighting of each lamp and control the operation of each movable device. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board and data regarding the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM. Further, the type and number of lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

3. Main games played by the gaming machine Next, main games played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained using FIGS. 8 to 15.

3-1. Games related to common figures First, games related to common figures will be explained. The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a regular lottery when the fired game ball passes through the gate 13. When the general drawing lottery is performed, the normal drawing is displayed variably (variably displayed and then stopped) on the general drawing display 82. Here, the regular symbols that are stopped and displayed include winning symbols and losing symbols. In addition, the losing pattern of the regular pattern is also called "losing pattern" to distinguish it from the losing pattern of the special pattern described later. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game related to passing through the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the losing common map is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed and the game related to passing through the gate 13 ends. In addition, hereinafter, the fact that the game ball passes through the gate 13 when the variable display of the normal pattern or the auxiliary game is not being played will be referred to as "establishment of the normal pattern fluctuation starting condition."

Pachinko game machine PY1 acquires a random number related to a common pattern when a basic pattern fluctuation starting condition is satisfied when performing such a series of games (general pattern lottery, variable display of normal pattern, auxiliary game). As shown in FIG. 8(A), the obtained ordinary symbol-related random numbers include ordinary symbol random numbers. The normal symbol random number is a random number (judgment information) for making a hit determination. Each random number has an appropriate range.

3-1-1. Win Determination The win determination is a determination for determining whether or not there is a win (whether or not to execute the auxiliary game) using one or more hit determination tables as shown in FIG. 9(A). The hit determination table can be associated with a gaming state that will be described later. In other words, the gaming state includes a non-time-saving state and a time-saving state, and the hit determination table used in the non-time-saving state (non-time-saving hit determination table) and the hit determination table used in the time-saving state (time-saving It is possible to distinguish between the hit determination table) and the hit determination table. In each hit determination table, determination values of normal symbol random numbers (normal symbol random number values) are assigned to hits and losses that are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY1 compares the acquired normal symbol random number with the hit determination table to determine whether it is a hit or a loss. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, a normal pattern variation pattern is determined for variable display of the normal pattern. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, basically the winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the common symbol. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, basically the losing common map is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the common symbol. Furthermore, the winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

3-1-2. Ordinary figure fluctuation The ordinary figure fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining the ordinary figure fluctuation pattern using one or more ordinary figure fluctuation pattern determination tables as shown in FIG. 9(B). The ordinary figure fluctuation pattern is identification information regarding predetermined matters related to the variable display of ordinary figures, such as ordinary figure fluctuation time.

The regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table can be associated with the gaming state. In other words, the regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table includes a regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state, and a regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the time saving state. It is possible to distinguish between the short-time regular pattern fluctuation pattern determination table) and the short-time regular pattern fluctuation pattern determination table.

Each ordinary figure fluctuation pattern determination table stores one ordinary figure fluctuation pattern, which is the result of ordinary figure fluctuation pattern determination, for each ordinary figure to be stopped. That is, the pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of making the normal pattern fluctuation time different between the non-time saving state and the time saving state. For example, in a non-time-saving state, for the variable display of common symbols when a losing common symbol (losing common symbol) is stopped and displayed, a common symbol fluctuation pattern is determined such that the common symbol fluctuation time is, for example, 30 seconds, and the winning symbol is Regarding the variable display of ordinary figures in the case where the ordinary figures are stopped and displayed, a general figure fluctuation pattern is determined in which the ordinary figure fluctuation time is, for example, 30 seconds. In addition, in the time saving state, for the variable display of common symbols when a losing common symbol is stopped and displayed, a common symbol fluctuation pattern is determined such that the common symbol fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds, and when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, a common symbol fluctuation pattern is determined. Regarding the variable display of figures, a general figure fluctuation pattern is determined in which the ordinary figure fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds. A variable display of the ordinary figure of the ordinary figure fluctuation time corresponding to the ordinary figure fluctuation pattern determined by this determination is performed on the ordinary figure display 82. Further, these regular figure fluctuation times can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by performing the hit determination and the normal pattern variation pattern determination, the normal pattern is variably displayed on the normal pattern display 82.

3-1-3. Auxiliary Game The auxiliary game is a variable display of a common symbol, and is executed when a winning symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a display result (result of a common symbol lottery).

The auxiliary game includes elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game components), that is, various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. Each of these elements is associated with a gaming state. Pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game based on the game state using one or more auxiliary game control tables as shown in FIG. 9(C). The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state. Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. Further, the number of openings and opening time for each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

The pachinko game machine PY1 can make the opening time of the electric chew 12D different between the auxiliary game in the non-time-saving state and the auxiliary game in the time-saving state. For example, in an auxiliary game in a non-time-saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened for a first opening time (a time during which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the electric chew 12D (for example, 0.08 seconds)). Note that, hereinafter, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as the "short opening auxiliary game". In addition, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened for a second opening time that is longer than the first opening time (a time during which it is easy to make the game ball enter the electric chew 12D (for example, 3.00 seconds)). Open. Note that, hereinafter, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also referred to as the "long opening auxiliary game".

3-2. Games Related to Special Figures Next, games related to special figures will be explained. The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a special drawing 1 lottery when the fired game ball enters the first starting slot 11. When the special figure 1 lottery is carried out, the special figure 1 is displayed variably on the special figure 1 display 81a (stop display after a variable display is performed) to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the special symbol 1 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a losing symbol. That is, the results of the special drawing 1 lottery include jackpots and losses. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new gaming state is set, and the game based on the winning prize is ended. On the other hand, when the losing symbols are stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not played and the game based on the winning prize ends.

Similarly, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a special drawing 2 lottery when the fired game ball enters the second starting slot 12. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 is displayed variably (stopped after being displayed variablely) on the special figure 2 display 81b to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the special symbols 2 that are stopped and displayed include jackpot symbols and losing symbols. That is, the results of the special drawing 2 lottery include jackpots and losses. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new gaming state is set, and the game based on the winning prize ends. On the other hand, when the losing symbols are stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not played and the game based on the winning prize ends.

In addition, below, when a game ball enters the first starting port 11, it is referred to as "establishment of the first starting condition", and when a gaming ball enters the second starting port 12, it is referred to as "establishment of the second starting condition". That's what it means. Further, "the first starting condition is met" and "the second starting condition is met" are collectively referred to as "the starting condition is met." In addition, the losing symbols of the special symbols are also referred to as "losing special symbols" to distinguish them from the losing symbols of the above-mentioned ordinary symbols.

Pachinko game machine PY1 acquires a special pattern-related random number when a starting condition is established in order to play a series of games (special pattern drawing, variable display of special pattern, jackpot game, and setting of gaming state). Perform various judgments regarding random numbers. As shown in FIG. 8(B), the special pattern related random numbers to be acquired include special pattern random numbers (jackpot random numbers), jackpot pattern type random numbers, reach random numbers, and special pattern fluctuation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number for determining a jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number for determining reach. The special symbol variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Each random number has an appropriate range. Note that the random number is sometimes referred to as determination information.

3-2-1. Jackpot Judgment Jackpot Judgment is a judgment for determining whether or not it is a jackpot (whether or not to execute a jackpot game) using one or more jackpot judgment tables as shown in FIG. 10(A). The gaming states include a normal probability state and a high probability state, and the jackpot determination table is associated with whether the game is in the normal probability state or the high probability state. That is, as a jackpot judgment table, it is possible to distinguish between a jackpot judgment table used in a normal probability state (normal probability jackpot judgment table) and a jackpot judgment table used in a high probability state (high probability jackpot judgment table). It is possible.

In each jackpot determination table, a special symbol random number determination value (special symbol random number value) is assigned to the jackpot and loss that are the results of the jackpot determination. The pachinko game machine PY1 compares the acquired special symbol random number with the jackpot determination table to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 10(A), the high probability jackpot determination table has more special symbol random number determination values that are determined to be a jackpot than the normal probability jackpot determination table. Furthermore, the probability of winning a jackpot can be changed as appropriate.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination Jackpot symbol type determination is performed when the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot, using one or more jackpot symbol type determination tables as shown in FIG. 10(B). ). For each type of jackpot symbol, it is possible to associate the content of the jackpot, in other words, the constituent elements of the jackpot consisting of game benefits given to the player.

The jackpot symbol type determination table is associated with the type of the special symbol that is variably displayed, in other words, the type of the starting opening where the prize was won due to the jackpot symbol type determination (which caused the jackpot symbol type determination to occur). is possible. That is, as the jackpot symbol type determination table, there is a jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing the variable display of special figure 1, and a jackpot symbol type determination table used when performing the variable display of special figure 2. It is possible to distinguish between the symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

There are multiple types of jackpot symbols, and in each jackpot symbol type determination table, the judgment value of the jackpot symbol type random number (jackpot symbol type random number value) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. There is. Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY1 compares the acquired jackpot symbol type random number with the jackpot symbol type determination table to determine the type of jackpot symbol. In the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random values are appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. Further, the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type can be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, the types of jackpot symbols can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10(B), the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol type based on the jackpot symbol type determination for special symbol 1 is set to 50% for jackpot symbol X and 50% for jackpot symbol Y, and for special symbol 2. It is possible for the jackpot symbol Z to make the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type 100% based on the jackpot symbol type determination. In this way, the jackpot symbol type is determined in the special drawing 1 lottery, which is held when a game ball enters the first starting opening 11, and the special drawing 2 drawing, which is held when a gaming ball enters the second starting opening 12. It is possible to have different fractions.

3-2-3. Reach Judgment Reach judgment determines whether or not to generate a reach with the special symbol variation effect described later, using one or more reach judgment tables as shown in FIG. 10(C) when the result of the jackpot judgment is a loss. This is a judgment to determine whether

The reach determination table can be associated with the gaming state. In other words, the reach determination table is distinguished between a reach determination table used in a non-time saving state (non-time saving reach determination table) and a reach determination table used in a time saving state (time saving reach determination table). Is possible.

In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random value) is assigned to the reach determination results, ``with reach (reach occurs)'' and ``no reach (reach does not occur)''. . Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 compares the obtained reach random number with the reach determination table to determine whether there is a reach or no reach (whether or not to generate a reach). As shown in FIG. 10(C), it is possible to vary the number of reach random values that are determined to be "reach exists" (reach occurs) in the non-time-saving reach determination table and the time-saving reach determination table. It is. In addition, in the following, "with reach (generates reach)", which is performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot determination is "loss", is referred to as "loss with reach", and "without reach (does not cause reach)" is referred to as "loss with reach". )” is sometimes referred to as “no-reach loss.”

3-2-4. Special pattern fluctuation To determine the special pattern fluctuation pattern, use one or more special pattern fluctuation pattern determination tables (special pattern fluctuation pattern determination table) as shown in Figures 11 and 12 to determine the fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special pattern (Special figure fluctuation pattern) This is a judgment to determine the special figure fluctuation pattern, and is carried out in both cases where the result of the jackpot judgment is a jackpot or a loss. The special figure variation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined matters regarding the special figure variation time and the production flow (production content) of the special figure variation production described later. In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern can include identification information regarding the result of jackpot determination and the result of reach determination, in addition to the special figure fluctuation time and the production flow (performance content) of the special symbol variation performance. As the special figure variation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns each having different identification information, and the number thereof can be changed as appropriate.

The special figure variation pattern determination table can be associated with the type of special symbol that is variablely displayed as the target of determination, in other words, the type of starting opening where a winning is made due to the special figure variation pattern determination. That is, as a special figure variation pattern judgment table, there is a special figure variation pattern judgment table (special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table: Figure 11) used when performing variable display of special figure 1, and a variable display of special figure 2. It is possible to distinguish between the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) that is sometimes used.

Each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table can also be associated with the gaming state. In other words, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table includes a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (non-time saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state, and a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table used in the time saving state. It is possible to distinguish between the fluctuation pattern determination table (time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table). On the other hand, regarding the special figure 2 variation pattern judgment table, there is also a special figure 2 variation pattern judgment table used in the non-time saving state (special figure 2 variation pattern judgment table for non-time saving) and a special figure 2 variation pattern judgment table used in the time saving state. It is possible to distinguish between the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table).

Further, each special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state can be further associated with a jackpot determination result, a jackpot symbol type determination result, or a reach determination result. That is, the non-time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the non-time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table each include one for jackpot (for each jackpot symbol type), one for loss with reach, and one for loss without reach. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table each include one for jackpot (for each jackpot symbol type), one for loss with reach, and one for loss without reach.

Furthermore, each special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for no reach loss can also be associated with the number of reserved special figures. For example, there is a special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table for no-reach loss that is used when the number of reserved special symbols 1 (U1) is 0 to 2, and a table that is used when the number of reserved special symbols 1 (U1) is 3 to 4. It is possible to distinguish between the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for no-reach misses. In addition, each special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for no-reach loss can also be associated with the number of reserved special figures. For example, the special pattern 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table for no reach loss is used when the special pattern 2 reservation number (U2) is 0 to 2, and the special pattern 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table is used when the special pattern 2 reservation number (U2) is 3 to 4. It is possible to distinguish between the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for no-reach loss.

Then, the special figure display device 81 performs a variable display of the special figure of the special figure variation time according to the special figure variation pattern determined by each special figure variation pattern determination. Then, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a display result (result of the special symbol lottery) in the variable display of the special symbol, the next variable display of the special symbol is not immediately performed, and the jackpot game is subsequently executed. Ru.

Further, each special figure variation pattern can be associated with a production flow of a special figure variation production as shown in the second column from the right in the table of FIGS. 11 and 12.

In addition, as shown in the rightmost column of the tables in Figures 11 and 12, names can be attached to the special figure fluctuation patterns in association with the special figure (jackpot determination result) and the production content of the special figure fluctuation effect. be. For example, a special pattern fluctuation pattern related to a jackpot is called a "jackpot fluctuation." On the other hand, a special pattern fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in a loss with reach is called "SP loss fluctuation", and a special pattern in which L reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in loss with reach. The figure variation pattern is called "L loss variation", and the special figure variation pattern in which the special figure variation effect ends with N reach, which is a type of reach, is called "N loss variation", which is a loss with reach and no reach. Such a special pattern variation pattern is referred to as a "normal loss variation."

3-2-5. Pre-reading determination Pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs pre-reading determination using one or more pre-reading determination tables as shown in FIG. 13, based on the acquired special figure related random numbers. The look-ahead determination includes, for example, determining whether the special symbol random number is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, determining which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined to be in the jackpot symbol type determination, and determining whether the special symbol random number is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot symbol type determination. There is a determination as to which special figure variation pattern the figure variation pattern random number is determined to be in the special figure variation pattern determination. The pre-reading determination table can be associated with the type of starting opening related to the starting prize. That is, as the pre-reading determination table, there is a pre-reading determination table (first pre-reading determination table) when a prize is won in the first starting opening 11, and a pre-reading determining table (second pre-reading determination table) when winning in the second starting opening 12. , it is possible to distinguish between

Further, the pre-reading determination table can also be associated with the gaming state. In other words, the look-ahead determination table is distinguished between a look-ahead decision table used in a non-time-saving state (non-time-saving look-ahead decision table) and a look-ahead decision table used in a time-saving state (time-saving look-ahead decision table). Is possible.

In other words, the look-ahead determination table includes a first look-ahead decision table used in a non-time-saving state, a first look-ahead decision table used in a time-saving state, and a second look-ahead decision table used in a non-time save state. It is possible to distinguish between the second prefetch determination table used in the time saving state and the second prefetch determination table used in the time saving state. Note that what kind of determination is included in the prefetch determination can be changed as appropriate.

3-3. Jackpot Game Next, the jackpot game will be explained. A jackpot game consists of multiple round games involving the opening and closing of the jackpot (first jackpot 14 or second jackpot 15), and a round game from the start of the jackpot until the start of the first round. It includes an opening (also written as OP) and an ending (also written as ED) from the end of the final round game until the end of the jackpot game. Each round game starts with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ending. Furthermore, it is possible to not provide OP and ED. Note that hereinafter, a predetermined number of round games (in a predetermined order) will be simply referred to as a "round." For example, the first round game is called "1 round (1R)," and the 10th round game is called "10 rounds (10R)."

The elements constituting such a jackpot game (jackpot game constituent elements) include the number of round games, the number of openings of the big winning hole (first big winning hole 14 or second big winning hole 15) in each round game, Includes the type and opening time of each opening (opening pattern), the time to be closed until the next opening (closing time), the opening time (opening time), and the ending time (ending time). ing. After the special symbols are stopped and displayed, the pachinko game machine PY1 controls the jackpot game using one or more jackpot game control tables as shown in FIG. The jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components for each jackpot game. As the jackpot game, it is possible to control one or more types of jackpot games.

For example, as shown in FIG. 14, from 1R to 15R, the first big winning hole 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or the first big winning hole 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. An open round game will be played. In 16R (final round), a round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds is played. It will be done. In addition, in each round game, when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10) are detected by the big winning hole sensor, even before the maximum opening time of the big winning holes 14 and 15 has elapsed, End the round game.

Further, the number of times and time for each element can be changed as appropriate. Further, the jackpot game can be played using both the first big winning hole 14 and the second big winning hole 15, or only one of them.

Here, the specific area 16 will be explained in detail. The specific area 16 has a closed state in which prizes cannot be won and an open state in which prizes can be won by the distribution member 16k, so the operating mode of the distribution member 16k can be said to be the opening and closing mode of the specific area 16. In the following, the operating mode of the distribution member 16k will also be referred to as the "opening/closing mode of the specific area 16." In this way, the distribution member 16k is controlled in a constant operating manner (the specific area 16 is opened/closed in a constant manner), but the distribution member 16k is controlled in a constant operational manner (the specific area 16 is opened/closed in a constant manner). In combination with the opening/closing mode of the second big prize opening 15 in the jackpot game, the difficulty (ease) of letting the game ball enter the specific area 16 in the jackpot game is set. Note that, hereinafter, the state in which the specific region 16 is in an open state is also referred to as "V open".

For 15 seconds after the opening of the second big prize opening starts, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3(B)). Therefore, in a round game in which the second big prize opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second big prize opening 15, the time and the period during which the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state. From the relationship with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to cause the game ball to enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in a round game in which the second big winning hole 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second big winning hole 15, and the time and timing during which the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state. Due to the relationship with timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to cause the game ball to enter the specific area 16). In this way, during the jackpot game, the VAT opening/closing member is used in the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that allows the game ball to easily pass through the specific area 16 (hereinafter also referred to as "V passage"). The VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in a jackpot game in which the game ball 15k and the distribution member 16k operate, and in a second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16. It is possible to execute a jackpot game. A jackpot game in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the V-long opening pattern as described above is called a "V-long jackpot." On the other hand, a jackpot game in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in a V-short opening pattern is referred to as a "V-short jackpot".

3-4. Game State Next, the game state will be explained. As shown in FIG. 15, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has "low probability low base gaming state", "low probability high base gaming state", "high probability low base gaming state", "high probability high base gaming state", and " It is possible to set the game state to any one of the "jackpot game state". In addition, "low probability low base gaming state" is referred to as "low probability low base state", "low probability high base gaming state" is referred to as "low probability high base state", and "high probability low base gaming state" is referred to as "high probability". The "low base state" and the "high probability high base gaming state" can be respectively abbreviated as the "high probability high base state." The gaming states include a state related to the probability of being determined to be a "big hit" in the jackpot determination, and a state related to the ease of opening the electric chew 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state.

The normal probability state is set in the "low probability low base gaming state" or the "low probability high base gaming state", and is a state in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination is the normal probability. The high probability state is set in the "high probability low base gaming state" or the "high probability high base gaming state", and is a state in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination is higher than the normal probability. Therefore, it can be said that the high probability state is more advantageous to the player than the normal probability state. When the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on for the first time, a normal probability state is set. Then, by winning the jackpot, it becomes possible to switch from the normal probability state to the high probability state. For example, in a jackpot game, when the game ball passes through the specific area 16, it is possible to switch to a high probability state. It is also possible to switch to a high probability state depending on the type of jackpot symbol. The high probability state can be switched from the high probability state to the normal probability state by performing jackpot determination a predetermined number of times without winning a jackpot or by winning the next jackpot.

The non-time saving state is set in a "low probability low base gaming state", "high probability low base gaming state" or "jackpot gaming state". The time saving state is set in the "low probability high base gaming state" or the "high probability high base gaming state", and is a gaming state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer than in the non-time saving state. It is. For example, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D is longer (for example, 3.00 seconds) than the opening time (for example, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-time saving state. In addition, in the time-saving state, the special pattern fluctuation pattern judgment is performed using a special pattern fluctuation pattern determination table that is set so that the special pattern fluctuation pattern with a short special pattern fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time-saving state. It is also possible to do so (see FIGS. 11 and 12). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace at which the reserved special drawings are consumed becomes faster, and effective winnings in the starting opening (winnings that can be stored as reserved special drawings) are more likely to occur. Therefore, players can aim for a jackpot while the game progresses smoothly.

Further, in the time saving state, it is possible to easily make the normal pattern fluctuation time shorter than in the non-time saving state. For example, in the time saving state, a regular pattern fluctuation time (5 seconds) is determined which is shorter than the regular pattern fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the short time state, the number of times the regular lottery is executed per unit time is greater.

Further, in the time-saving state, it is possible to make it easier to determine a hit in the hit determination compared to the non-time-saving state. For example, in a time-saving state, a win is determined with a higher probability (for example, 59936/65536) than in a non-time-saving state (for example, 6600/65536). Therefore, in the time saving state, the number of times that a hit is determined to be a hit per unit time is greater.

In this way, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time is longer than in the non-time-saving state, making it easier for game balls to enter the second starting port 12 frequently. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, increases. Therefore, in a time-saving state where the base is high, it is possible to aim for a jackpot without significantly reducing the number of game balls in possession. Therefore, it can be said that the time-saving state is more advantageous to the player than the non-time-saving state.

When the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on for the first time, a non-time saving state is set. For example, by winning a jackpot, a time saving state can be set. The time-saving state can be changed from a time-saving state to a non-time-saving state by performing jackpot determination a predetermined number of times without winning a jackpot, or by winning the next jackpot.

In addition, in the time saving state, compared to the non-time saving state, it is easier to win a prize, the normal pattern fluctuation time is more likely to be shortened, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is more likely to be longer. Three points are set to be advantageous to the player regarding the game related to the common map. However, only some of these points may be set advantageously for this player.

The gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 after it is powered on for the first time is a "low probability low base gaming state" in which a normal probability state and a non-time saving state are set. This gaming state is also referred to as a "normal gaming state." In addition, in the "jackpot game state", a hit determination is performed but a jackpot determination is not performed, so a non-time saving state is set with the start of the jackpot game. Furthermore, regarding the gaming states, it is possible to use all or only some of the gaming states described above.

4. Main performances performed by the gaming machine Next, the main performances performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained using FIGS. 16 to 22.

4-1. Production Mode First, the production mode will be explained. 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 symbol fluctuation production is performed 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 a production mode that can be set when there is no special figure variation production and indicates that it is in a standby state where no special symbol variation production is being performed. A customer waiting performance is performed when a customer waiting performance mode is set. In the customer waiting performance, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (A-1), a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko game machine PY1 is displayed on the display section 50a. Furthermore, when the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demonstration video G100 is displayed, a setting screen G101 for making settings regarding the performance of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 16 (A-2). is displayed. Settings related to effects include volume settings for the sound output from the speaker 52, brightness settings for the display section 50a ("light amount settings"), and frequency settings for effects to be performed ("effect settings").

The normal production mode can be set when a special symbol variation production is being performed in the "low probability low base gaming state" or the "high probability low base gaming state", and is a production mode that indicates a non-time saving state. be. For example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-1), the normal presentation mode includes a first normal presentation mode in which a background image representing a daytime mountain scene (normal daytime background image G102) is displayed on the display unit 50a. 16(B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image representing an evening mountain scene (evening normal background image G103) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and FIG. 16(B-2). As shown in -3), there is a third normal performance mode in which a background image representing a mountain scenery at night (normal nighttime background image G104) is displayed on the display section 50a, and the player can play 1 without winning the jackpot. It can be switched on the condition that the special figure variation effect is performed once or multiple times. Furthermore, each of the first to third normal performance modes includes a normal first stage performance mode before the reach is established in the special symbol variation performance, and a normal second stage performance mode after the reach is established. In the normal first stage production mode, any one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the nighttime normal background image G104 is displayed on the display section 50a, but in the normal second stage production mode, depending on the type of reach A dedicated background image will be displayed. Further, a special effect mode may be provided that is set only in the "high probability low base game state".

The probability variable production mode is a production mode that can be set when a special symbol variation production is performed in the "high probability high base game state", and is a production mode that indicates a high probability state and a time saving state. In the probability variation effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-4), a background image representing the universe (probability variation background image G105) is displayed on the display section 50a. Furthermore, the probability variable performance mode includes a probability variable first stage performance mode before the reach is established in the special symbol fluctuation performance, and a probability variable second stage performance mode after the reach is established. In the probability variable first stage production mode, the probability variation background image G105 is displayed on the display section 50a, but in the probability variation second stage production mode, a dedicated background image according to the type of reach is displayed.

The time-saving performance mode is a performance mode that can be set when the special symbol variation performance is being performed in the "low probability high base game state", and is a performance mode that indicates the normal probability state and the time-saving state. In the time-saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-5), a background image representing the sky (time-saving background image G106) is displayed on the display section 50a. Furthermore, the time-saving performance mode includes a time-saving first stage performance mode before the reach is established in the special symbol variation performance, and a time-saving second stage performance mode after the reach is established. In the time-saving first performance mode, the time-saving background image G106 is displayed on the display section 50a, but in the time-saving second stage performance mode, a dedicated background image according to the type of reach is displayed.

The jackpot production mode is a production mode that can be set when a jackpot game is being played in the "jackpot game state", and is a production mode that indicates that a jackpot game is being played. In the jackpot performance mode, for example, during the opening of a jackpot game, as shown in FIG. A jackpot opening performance in which the winning image G108 is displayed is performed. During a round in a jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-2), a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds and a prize ball number image G110 indicating the number of prize balls paid out are displayed on the display unit 50a. A round performance will be held. During the ending of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-3), on the display section 50a, an ending image G111 indicating the performance mode to be set after the jackpot game and the total number of prize balls that have been paid out are displayed. A jackpot ending effect is performed in which the total prize ball count image G112 is displayed.

Note that the types of production modes can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2. Special Figure Variation Effect Next, the special figure variation effect (also simply referred to as "variation effect") will be explained. When the variable display of the special pattern starts, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the special pattern variation pattern related to the variable display of the special pattern and the special pattern lottery result (jackpot determination result, jackpot symbol type determination result, reach determination result, and A special figure variation effect is executed based on the special figure variation pattern determination result). In the special symbol variation performance, a variation display of performance symbols is performed on the display unit 50a in a manner superimposed on a predetermined background image. The production design is composed of, for example, number symbols from 1 to 9, and in the variable display of the production design, the production design changes with the start of the variable display of the special pattern, and the production pattern changes with the end of the variable display of the special pattern. stops. That is, after the special symbol fluctuation time and the variable display of the performance symbols are performed, the fluctuation is stopped and the stop display of the performance symbols (main stop display) is performed. Then, the result of the special drawing lottery is announced by the stop display of the performance symbols.

In addition, in the special figure variation production, in addition to the variable display of production symbols, there are various displays such as the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the normal button 40, the special button 41, etc. It is possible to perform other performances using similar performance equipment. In this case, even after the performance symbols are stopped and displayed, it is possible to continue performing other performances.

4-2-1. Effect pattern display area As shown in FIG. 17(A), the display part 50a of the image display device 50 has left effects on the left, center, and right sides of the display area 50a, which is divided approximately equally into three parts in the horizontal direction. It is possible to provide a symbol area 50b1, a middle performance symbol area 50b2, and a right performance symbol area 50b3. The left performance symbol area 50b1 is an area where the left performance symbol EZ1 is displayed when the performance symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol variation performance. Similarly, the middle performance symbol area 50b2 and the right performance symbol region 50b3 are areas for displaying the middle performance symbol EZ2 and the right performance symbol EZ3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17(A), it is possible to provide a small pattern area 50c in one section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end of the display section 50a. The small symbol area 50c is an area where the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed when the special symbol is variably displayed. The small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are composed of numerical symbols 1 to 9, for example.

In addition, in FIG. 17(A), the left presentation pattern area 50b1, the middle presentation pattern area 50b2, the right presentation pattern area 50b3, and the small pattern area 50c are clearly indicated by two-dot chain lines, but this is the left presentation pattern area 50b1. , the middle effect pattern area 50b2, the right effect pattern area 50b3, and the small pattern area 50c are described to represent the range, and are not actually displayed.

4-2-2. Normal variation Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can first perform normal variation in the special figure variation performance. The normal variation functions as an effect that suggests that the variable display of the special figure has started.

When the variable display of the special symbols starts, for example, as shown in FIG. 17(A), the left effect pattern EZ1, the middle effect pattern EZ2, and the right effect pattern EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display section 50a, and From the state where the small left pattern KZ1, the small medium pattern KZ2, and the small right pattern KZ3 are stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special pattern is not performed, and the variable display of the special pattern is waiting, as shown in FIG. 17(B) As shown in FIG. 2, with the start of the process, variable display of performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started, and variable display of small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is also started. Note that "↓" in FIG. 17 indicates that the symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. Then, when the special symbol variation pattern of the variable display of this special symbol is, for example, "normal loss variation", the left production symbol EZ1 and the right production symbol EZ3 are different, as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1). After temporarily stopping in a stop mode, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called flop) that suggests a loss, as shown in FIG. 17(D). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a loss. There are multiple types of stopping patterns that indicate a loss, such as "1, 1, 2" and "2, 4, 6", in which the left and right symbols are not the same. On the other hand, if the special symbol variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol is a special symbol variation pattern with a reach, such as "N loss variation", as shown in FIG. 17 (C-2), the left production symbol EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 temporarily stop in the same stopping manner (so-called reach eye), and reach is established. At this time, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continued, and a reach effect is performed according to the special symbol variation pattern. Note that the stopping order and stopping manner of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

4-2-3. N-Reach Pachinko gaming machine PY1 is capable of performing N-Reach when a reach is established in the normal variation. N reach is a performance that suggests that the result of the jackpot determination may be a "jackpot", and functions as a performance to make the player expect a jackpot.

In N reach, as shown in FIG. 18(A), the state in which reach is established is maintained for a predetermined period of time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 18(B), the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 gradually changes. It slows down. If the special symbol variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol is, for example, "N loss variation", as shown in FIG. Symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a miss in the reach. There are a plurality of types of stopping patterns that suggest a miss in the reach, such as "7, 6, 7" and "5, 3, 5", in which the left and right symbols are the same and the inner symbol is different from the left and right symbols. On the other hand, if the special pattern fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special pattern is, for example, "N jackpot fluctuation", the game will stop in a stopping manner (so-called double) that suggests a jackpot, as shown in Figure 18 (C-2). indicate. There are multiple types of stopping patterns that suggest a jackpot, such as "7.7.7" and "2.2.2", in which the symbols in the left and right middles are the same. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a jackpot. In addition, the performance content of N reach is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the medium performance symbol EZ2, but can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2-4. SP Reach Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP Reach after N Reach. The SP reach is a performance that suggests that the possibility that the result of the jackpot determination is a "big win" is higher than the N reach, and functions as a performance to make the player expect a jackpot.

In SP reach, after N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 representing that reach has started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 19(B), an SP reach-only performance (for example, a battle performance) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach-only performance is reached, if the special pattern fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation", the display section At 50a, a production that suggests a jackpot (for example, a display in which the main character is happy after winning the battle) is performed, and the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop in a stop mode that suggests a jackpot (so-called double eye). indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a jackpot. On the other hand, if the special pattern variation pattern of the variable display of the special pattern is, for example, "SP loss variation", as shown in Figure 19 (C-2), there will be an effect that suggests a loss (for example, an enemy character enters the battle). At the same time, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode that suggests a loss of reach. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a loss. Note that the contents of the SP reach performance can be changed or added as appropriate.

Here, the possibility that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for each reach will be stopped in a manner indicating a jackpot (jackpot expectation level) will be explained in detail. The jackpot expectation level for each reach is determined by the execution probability based on the jackpot determination result. For example, if the execution probability of N Reach is 10% when the jackpot determination result is "Lose" and 100% when the jackpot determination result is "Jackpot", the execution probability of SP Reach is If the result of the jackpot judgment is "Lose", it is set to 4%, and if the result of the jackpot judgment is "Jackpot", it is set to 100%, then the jackpot expectation of SP reach is higher than the jackpot expectation of N reach. It is possible to set it higher. In addition, SP Reach A and SP Reach B are made executable as SP Reach, and the execution probability of SP Reach A is set to 2% if the result of the jackpot determination is "Lose", and if the result of the Jackpot determination is "Lose", the execution probability of SP Reach A is set to 2%. If the probability of executing SP Reach B is set to 20% in the case of , the execution probability of SP Reach B will be set to 2% if the result of the jackpot determination is "Lose", and 30% if the result of the jackpot determination is "Lose". For example, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation level of SP Reach B higher than the jackpot expectation level of SP Reach A. In this way, by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the result of the jackpot determination, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation level.

4-3. Pending Icon Display Area The display unit 50a of the image display device 50 can be provided with a pending icon display area 50d consisting of four display areas, as shown in FIG. 20(A). The reservation icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3, and a fourth display area 50d4. It is possible to display the hold icon HA in the display areas 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, and 50d4. 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.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20(A), an icon display area 50e consisting of one display area can be provided near the pending icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the icon TA, which is the same as or different from the pending icon HA, in response to the start of the special figure variation effect.

Note that the number of display areas constituting the pending icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate. Further, the reservation icon display area 50d can be used as a display area that displays both the number of special drawings 1 and the number of reserved special drawings 2, or can be used as a display area that displays only one of them.

4-3-1. 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 reservation performance can notify the player of the number of special symbols 1 or 2 reserved.

In the hold effect, when the game ball enters the first starting slot 11 when the special figure 1 hold count is "0", the special figure fluctuation effect is started, and for example, as shown in FIG. 20(B), the icon The icon TA is displayed in the display area 50e. Then, when two more game balls enter the first starting slot 11 during the special figure variation performance, as shown in FIG. 20(C), the first display area 50d1 and the second display area of the reserved icon display area 50d A hold icon HA is displayed at 50d2, and the player is informed that the special figure 1 hold count is "2". After that, when the special figure variation effect is finished and a new special figure variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 20(D), the hold icon displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d HA moves to the icon display area 50e and is displayed as the icon TA, and the hold icon HA that was displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d moves to the first display area 50d1 and is displayed. Then, the player is informed that the special figure 1 pending number is "1".

4-4. Advance Notification Performance The pachinko gaming machine PY1 is capable of performing a preliminary notification performance at any timing during the special figure variation performance. The preview notification performance is a performance using the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the input devices 40, 41, etc., and includes the results of jackpot determination and special figure fluctuations. It is possible to suggest the results of pattern determination.

4-4-1. Movable Body Performance The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of performing a movable body performance using the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 as a preview notification performance. The movable body performance is a performance that operates the movable devices 55, 56, and 58, and functions as a performance to make the player expect a big win.

In the movable object performance, for example, when N reach progresses to SP reach, as shown in FIG. It is suggested that the lower movable body 56k moves so as to overlap with the display section 50a as seen from the player, leading to SP reach. At this time, the effect image is displayed in a space of the display section 50a that does not overlap with the above-board movable body 55k and the below-board movable body 56k. After that, as shown in FIG. 21(B), the above-board movable body 55k and the below-board movable body 56k return to the normal standby state and develop into SP reach. Note that the movable body performance is not limited to suggesting the development of SP reach, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, the operation contents of the movable device in the movable body performance can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-4-2. Operation Performance The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of performing an operation performance using the normal button 40 and special button 41 as a preview notification performance. The operation performance is a performance in which the player operates the normal button 40 or the special button 41, and functions as a performance to make the player expect a big win.

In the operation performance, for example, in SP reach, a period (button operation validity period) occurs during which the press operation of the special button 41 is valid, and with the occurrence of this button operation validity period, as shown in FIG. 22 (A) , a performance that prompts the user to operate the special button 41 (button operation promotion performance) is performed. In the button operation promotion effect, a button operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display section 50a. The button operation promotion image G3 includes an image imitating the special button 41 (special button image G31), an image (press operation image G32) representing the operation mode of the special button 41 (that is, a press operation), and a button operation valid period. An image representing the remaining time (operation valid period remaining time image G33) is included. Note that the operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes as time passes so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. Thereafter, in response to the special button 41 being pressed during the button operation valid period, or after the button operation valid period has elapsed without any special button 41 being operated during the button operation valid period, as shown in FIG. 22(B). As shown in , the on-board movable device 55 is activated, and as seen from the player, the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display section 50a, suggesting the expectation of a jackpot. Note that the operation performance is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-4-3. Pre-read performance The pachinko gaming machine PY1 is capable of performing a pre-read performance for special drawing 1 pending or special drawing 2 pending for which the special drawing lottery has not been performed, as a preview notification effect. The pre-reading performance functions as a performance for suggesting in advance the lottery result of the special symbol lottery for the special symbol 1 reservation or the special symbol 2 reservation.

In the look-ahead performance, for example, if the result of the look-ahead determination for the special drawing 1 hold is a "jackpot", the hold icon HA, which is normally displayed as ``O'', in the hold icon display area 50d, as shown in FIG. 20(C). may be displayed as "☆". Further, when the result of the pre-reading determination is "lost", the hold icon HA may be displayed as "☆" as a so-called fake effect. In addition, the pre-reading performance can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation. Further, the change is not limited to the display mode of the hold icon HA, and changes or additions can be made as appropriate. For example, it is also possible to change the stopping manner of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the special symbol variation performance.

5. Control of the game by the game control microcomputer 101 Next, the game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained based on FIGS. 23 and 24. Note that counters, timers, buffers, etc. that appear in the game control by the game control microcomputer 101, which will be explained below, are provided in the game RAM 104.

[1. Main control main processing]
When the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on, the game control microcomputer 101 provided in the main control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 23 from the game ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the main control main processing, first, power-on processing (S001) is performed. In the power-on process, permission settings for access to the gaming RAM 104, settings for the gaming CPU 102, settings for SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

Following the power-on processing, interrupts are prohibited (S002), and normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of the various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8(A) and 8(B) are updated by adding 1. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. Note that the initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be changed randomly. Further, at least a portion of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

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

[2. Main side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be explained. As shown in FIG. 24, in the main side timer interrupt processing (S005), output processing (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands etc. set in the output buffer provided in the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 120, payout control board 170, etc.

In the input process (S102) that is performed after the output process (S101), the game control microcomputer 101 takes in, for example, a detection signal from a lower tray full switch that detects when the lower tray 35 is full, and inputs the detection signal to the game as the lower tray full data. The data is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 104.

The normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the updating process of the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8(A) and 8(B) is performed during the execution period of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) and during the other period (main side timer interrupt process (S005)). After the completion of S005), the interrupt processing is performed both during the period until the next main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started.

Next to the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103), the game control microcomputer 101 performs a sensor detection process (S104), then performs a normal operation process (S105), and further performs a special operation process (S106). conduct. The sensor detection process, normal operation process, and special operation process will be described later.

Following the special operation process (S106), a sorting device control process for controlling the sorting device 16D is performed (S107).

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S108) and ends the main side timer interrupt processing (S005). Other processing (S108) includes power-off monitoring processing when the power is cut off, updating of a timer provided in the gaming RAM 104, and the like. Further, as other processing (S108), a payout control process for paying out prize balls to the player is performed. In the payout control process, a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170 in response to winning of game balls to each winning hole. That is, the payout control board 170 pays out prize balls based on the prize ball request signal.

Then, the gaming control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes steps S002 to S004 of the main control main processing until the next interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 (see FIG. 23). (after about 4 msec), the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed again. In the output process (S101) of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the gaming control microcomputer 101 outputs the command set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S005). etc. is output.

[2-1. Sensor detection processing]
In the sensor detection processing (S104), general winning hole sensor processing, gate sensor processing, second starting hole sensor processing, first starting hole sensor processing, first big winning hole sensor processing, second big winning hole sensor processing, specific area Perform sensor processing sequentially. Then, the commands generated in each process are set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104.

In the general winning hole sensor process, it is determined whether a game ball is detected by the general winning hole sensor. In addition, a command for the general winning hole sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the gate sensor process, it is determined whether a game ball is detected by the gate sensor. When it is determined that a game ball has been detected, the normal symbol random number indicated by the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random number is stored in the regular symbol retention storage section 106 provided in the gaming RAM 104. . In addition, when a predetermined number (for example, 4) of normal symbol random numbers are stored in the common symbol reservation storage unit 106, the newly acquired normal symbol random number is not stored. Furthermore, a gate sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the second starting port sensor process, it is determined whether a game ball is detected by the second starting port sensor. When it is determined that a game ball has been detected, a special pattern 2-related random number consisting of a special pattern random number counter, a jackpot pattern type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special pattern variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the obtained special pattern 2-related random number is is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage section 105b provided in the gaming RAM 104. The special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. Ru. In addition, when the special figure 2 related random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired special figure 2 related random number is not stored. Further, a second pre-reading determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 related random number and the second pre-reading determination table. In addition, according to the result of the process, a special figure 2 pending number command representing the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (special figure 2 pending number) stored in the special figure 2 pending storage unit 105b and a second look-ahead judgment are executed. A second starting port sensor command including a second starting winning command representing the result is generated.

In the first starting port sensor process, it is determined whether a game ball is detected by the first starting port sensor. When it is determined that a game ball has been detected, a special pattern 1-related random number consisting of a special pattern random number counter, a jackpot pattern type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special pattern variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the obtained special pattern 1-related random number is is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage section 105a provided in the gaming RAM 104. The special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. Ru. In addition, when the special figure 1 related random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired special figure 1 related random number is not stored. Moreover, the first pre-reading determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 related random number and the first pre-reading determination table. In addition, according to the result of the process, a special figure 1 pending number command representing the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (special figure 1 pending number) stored in the special figure 1 pending storage unit 105a and a first look-ahead judgment are executed. A command for the first starting port sensor including a first starting winning command representing the result is generated.

In the first big winning hole sensor process, it is determined whether a game ball is detected by the first big winning hole sensor. In addition, a command for the first big winning hole sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the second big winning hole sensor process, it is determined whether a game ball is detected by the second big winning hole sensor. In addition, a command for the second big winning hole sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the specific area sensor process, it is determined whether a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor. Further, a specific area sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

[2-2. Normal operation processing]
In the normal operation process (S105), a normal symbol standby process, a normal symbol variation process, a normal symbol confirmation process, and an auxiliary game control process are sequentially performed. Then, the commands generated in each process are set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104.

The normal symbol standby process is a process that is performed during standby when the variable display of the normal symbol and the auxiliary game are not being performed. In the normal symbol standby process, a hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the regular symbol reservation storage section 106. In addition, a normal pattern fluctuation pattern is determined based on the current gaming state to determine a normal pattern fluctuation pattern. Then, a normal pattern variation start command including information regarding the result of the hit determination and the normal pattern variation pattern is generated. Then, based on the general pattern fluctuation time associated with the determined general pattern fluctuation pattern, the general pattern display 82 starts variable display of the general pattern.

The normal symbol variation process is a process that is performed during the variable display of the normal symbol. In the ordinary symbol variation process, the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed based on the hit determination result in response to the elapse of the ordinary symbol fluctuation time after the start of the variable display of the ordinary symbol that is being executed. Then, a general pattern variation stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the general pattern is generated.

The ordinary symbol confirmation process is a process that is performed when the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol confirmation process, when a predetermined stopping time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the stop display of the common symbol being executed starts, the common symbol that is being stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. Determine whether it exists or not. If the winning symbols are stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table, and an auxiliary game start command indicating the start of the auxiliary game is generated.

The auxiliary game control process is a process that is performed when an auxiliary game is being played. In the auxiliary game control process, the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. In addition, an auxiliary game control command is generated according to the result of the processing.

[2-3. Special operation processing]
In the special operation process (S106), a special symbol standby process, a special symbol variation process, a special symbol confirmation process, a jackpot game control process, and a game state setting process are sequentially performed. Then, the commands generated in each process are set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104.

[2-3-1. Special symbol standby process]
The special symbol standby process is a process that is performed not in the jackpot game state but during standby when the special symbol is not variably displayed. In the special symbol standby process, special symbol 2 determination processing and special symbol 2 variation pattern determination processing are performed based on the special symbol 2 related random numbers stored in the special symbol 2 reservation storage section 105b, and the special symbol 2 reservation storage section Perform shift processing. Also, based on the special figure 1-related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage section 105a, special figure 1 determination processing and special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing are performed, and special figure 1 reservation storage section shift processing is performed. .

In the special figure 2 determination process, the special symbol random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b and the jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state are used. Then, a jackpot determination is made to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot, jackpot symbol type determination is performed to determine the type of jackpot symbol using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special symbol 2 related random numbers and the special symbol 2 jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. Furthermore, if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designation command representing the loss is generated.

The special figure 2 variation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 2 determination process. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern random number of the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 reservation storage section 105b and the special figure 2 according to the current gaming state are used. The special figure 2 variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern table. Note that the determination of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (the number of special figure 2 reservations) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b. Then, a special figure 2 variation start command representing the determined special figure 2 variation pattern is generated. The special figure 2 variation start command includes information about the special figure 2, information about the result of jackpot determination, information about the result of reach determination, information about the special figure variation time associated with the special figure 2 variation pattern, etc. included. Then, the special figure 2 display 81b starts variable display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure variation time associated with the determined special figure 2 variation pattern.

The special figure 2 reservation storage unit shift process is a process that is performed when the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process are performed. In the special figure 2 reservation storage unit shift process, the special figure 2 related random number stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b is shifted by one to the first area side, and the special figure 2 related random number in the first area is shifted by one. Clear from the pending storage section 105b in FIG. In this way, the special figure 2 related random numbers are digested in the order they were acquired. Then, a special figure 2 reservation number command representing the number of special figure 2 reservations after the processing is generated.

The special symbol 1 determination process uses the special symbol random number among the special symbol 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special symbol 1 pending storage unit 105a and the jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state. Then, a jackpot determination is made to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot, jackpot symbol type determination is performed to determine the type of jackpot symbol using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special symbol 1 related random numbers and the special symbol 1 jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. Furthermore, if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designation command representing the loss is generated.

The special figure 1 variation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 1 determination process. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern random number of the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 reservation storage section 105a and the special figure 1 according to the current gaming state are used. The special figure 1 variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern table. Note that the determination of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (the number of special figure 1 reservations) stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a. Then, a special figure 1 variation start command representing the determined special figure 1 variation pattern is generated. The special figure 1 variation start command includes information related to the special figure 1, information related to the result of jackpot judgment, information related to the result of reach judgment, information related to the result of jackpot type judgment, and information associated with the special figure 1 variation pattern. Includes information such as special figure fluctuation time. Then, based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 1 variation pattern, the special figure 1 display 81a starts variable display of the special figure 1.

The special figure 1 reservation storage unit shift process is a process that is performed when the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process are performed. In the special figure 1 reservation storage unit shift process, the special figure 1 related random number stored in the special figure 1 reserve storage unit 105a is shifted by one to the first area side, and the special figure 1 related random number in the first area is shifted to the special figure 1 related random number in the first area. Clear from the pending storage section 105a in FIG. In this way, the special figure 1 related random numbers are digested in the order they were acquired. Then, a special figure 1 reservation number command representing the special figure 1 reservation number after the processing is generated.

In addition, in this embodiment, when both the number of reserved special figures 2 and the number of reserved special figures 1 exist, the special figure 2 determination process is performed with priority, and the variable display of special figure 2 and the variable display of special figure 1 are performed. and are not performed in parallel.

[2-3-2. Special symbol variation processing]
The special symbol variation process is a process performed during variable display of the special symbol. In the special symbol variation process, as the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol display device 81 ends the variable display of the special symbol and stops displaying the special symbol according to the result of the jackpot determination. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot symbol indicating a jackpot is stopped and displayed, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a loss symbol indicating a loss is stopped and displayed. Then, a special figure variation stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the special figure is generated.

[2-3-3. Special design confirmation process]
The special symbol confirmation process is a process that is performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol confirmation process, if the special symbol currently being stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, a transition is made to a jackpot game state. Then, an opening command indicating the start of a jackpot game is generated. The opening command includes information regarding the result of jackpot type determination. Further, when the special symbol currently being stopped and displayed is a losing symbol and the high probability state is to be ended, the normal probability state is set. Then, a high probability termination command indicating transition to the normal probability state is generated. Further, when the special symbol currently being stopped and displayed is a losing symbol and the time saving state is to be ended, a non-time saving state is set. Then, a time-saving end command indicating transition to a non-time-saving state is generated. Furthermore, if the special symbol currently being stopped and displayed is a losing symbol, and the number of special symbols 2 and 1 pending are "0", the pachinko game machine PY1 is in a waiting state, indicating that it is waiting for a customer. Generate a command.

[2-3-4. Jackpot game control processing]
The jackpot game control process is a process performed in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot game control process, a jackpot game is performed using the jackpot game control table. After transition to the jackpot game state, each round game is started according to the passage of opening time or closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of a round game is generated. Furthermore, in response to ending the final round game, an ending is started. Then, an ending command indicating the end of the jackpot game is generated. The ending command includes information regarding the result of jackpot type determination.

[2-3-5. Game state setting processing]
The game state setting process is a process that is performed when the jackpot game state ends. In the gaming state setting process, when changing from the normal probability state to the high probability state, the high probability state is set at the end of the jackpot gaming state. When restricting the duration of the high probability state, the duration of the high probability state (for example, the number of variable display times of the special symbol that allows the high probability state to continue without winning the jackpot) is also set. Then, a high probability setting command indicating setting of a high probability state is generated. Further, when changing from a non-time saving state to a time saving state, the time saving state is set at the end of the jackpot game state. When limiting the duration of the time-saving state, the duration of the time-saving state (for example, the number of times the special symbol can be displayed variablely so that the time-saving state can be continued without winning a jackpot) is also set. Then, a time saving setting command indicating setting of the time saving state is generated.

Note that the commands generated by the game control microcomputer 101 in each process can be added or changed as appropriate.

6. Control of performance by microcomputer 121 for performance control Next, control of performance by microcomputer 121 for performance control will be explained based on FIGS. 25 and 26. Note that counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. that appear in the following explanation of the control of the performance by the performance control microcomputer 121 are provided in the performance RAM 124.

[1. Sub control main processing]
When the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on, the performance control microcomputer 121 provided in the sub-control board 120 reads out the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 25 from the performance ROM 123 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main processing, first, power-on processing is performed in response to power-on (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, settings for the performance CPU 122, settings for SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

Next, interrupts are prohibited (S4002), and random number seed update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various performance determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various performances are updated. As an example, the method of updating the random number counter for performance determination for various performances can be the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing performed by the main control board 100 described above. When updating, the random number values may be added by 2 instead of being added by 1. This also applies to the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing performed by the main control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display unit 50a (performs various effects using the image) according to the received command. In addition to the various effects performed by the image control board 140, the sub-control board 120 also outputs audio from the speaker 52 via the audio control circuit 161 (executes various audio effects), and controls lamps. Via the circuit 151, the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 are made to emit light (to perform various light emitting effects by emitting light), and the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 are activated (to perform various movable body effects by operation). execute).

The performance control microcomputer 121 then permits an interrupt (S4005). Thereafter, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4010) and sub-side timer interrupt processing (S4011) can be executed.

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time various commands sent from the main control board 100 are input to the production control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt processing (S4010), the production control microcomputer 121 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output processing (S101) of the main control board 100 in the reception buffer of the production RAM 124. This reception interrupt processing is executed with priority over other interrupt processing (S4011).

[2. Sub-side timer interrupt processing]
The sub-side timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse of a predetermined period (for example, 1 msec period) is input to the sub control board 120. As shown in FIG. 26, the sub-side timer interrupt processing (S4011) includes input processing (S4101), light emission data output processing (S4102), mobile device control processing (S4103), watchdog timer processing (S4104), and received command analysis. The process (S4105), the effect timer update process (S4106), the audio control process (S4107), and the effect data creation process (S4108) are sequentially performed.

In the input processing, an operation on an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the normal button detection switch 40a or the special button detection switch 41a, is detected. In the light emission data output process, the light emission data is output in order to cause lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 to emit light at a timing that matches the image effect, etc., based on the effect data created in the effect data creation process described later. is output to the lamp control circuit 151. That is, the performance control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, etc. to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control process, drive data is output in order to perform a movable body performance that operates movable devices such as movable devices 55, 56, and 58 at predetermined timings based on the performance data created in the performance data creation process. do. That is, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs a movable body performance in which the movable devices 55, 56, 58, etc. are operated in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In the watchdog timer process, the watchdog timer is reset.

In the received command analysis process, the command stored in the reception buffer of the performance RAM 124 by the reception interrupt process (S4010) is analyzed, and processing according to the command (for example, selection of performance, setting of performance mode, setting of commands, etc.) I do. In the performance timer update process, a timer for measuring time related to each performance is updated. In the audio control process, audio data (data that controls audio output from the speaker 52) is created and output to the audio control circuit 161 based on the processing result of the received command analysis process. In the presentation data creation process, presentation data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

7. Description of Features of the First Embodiment A further detailed explanation will be added below regarding the features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment.

7-1. Jackpot Game First, the jackpot game of this embodiment will be further explained based on FIG. 27. A jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 27 is stored in the gaming ROM 103 of this embodiment. The game control microcomputer 101 can execute a jackpot game using the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. The jackpot games of this embodiment include "jackpot game 1,""jackpot game 2,""jackpot game 3,""jackpot game 4," and "jackpot game 5," as shown in FIG.

“Jackpot game 1” is a jackpot game that is executed when the result of jackpot judgment in the special figure 1 judgment process by the game control microcomputer 101 is “jackpot” and the result of jackpot symbol type judgment is “jackpot symbol 1”. be. In addition, the distribution rate of "jackpot symbol 1" in the special figure 1 determination process is "65%" (see FIG. 27). In "Jackpot Game 1", a round game is played eight times. Each round game involves the opening of the first grand prize opening 14 for a maximum of 29.5 seconds.

“Jackpot game 2” is a jackpot game that is executed when the result of jackpot judgment in the special figure 1 judgment process by the game control microcomputer 101 is “jackpot” and the result of jackpot symbol type judgment is “jackpot symbol 2”. be. In addition, the distribution rate of "jackpot symbol 2" in the special figure 1 determination process is "35%" (see FIG. 27). In "Jackpot Game 2", like the above-mentioned "Jackpot Game 1", a round game involving opening of the first jackpot 14 for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is played eight times.

“Jackpot game 3” is a jackpot game that is executed when the result of jackpot judgment in the special figure 2 judgment process by the game control microcomputer 101 is “jackpot” and the result of jackpot symbol type judgment is “jackpot symbol 3”. be. In addition, the distribution rate of "jackpot symbol 3" in the special figure 2 determination process is "50%" (see FIG. 27). In "Jackpot Game 3", a round game involving opening of the first jackpot 14 for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is played 16 times.

“Jackpot game 4” is a jackpot game that is executed when the result of jackpot judgment in the special figure 2 judgment process by the game control microcomputer 101 is “jackpot” and the result of jackpot symbol type judgment is “jackpot symbol 4”. be. In addition, the distribution rate of "jackpot symbol 4" in the special figure 2 determination process is "15%" (see FIG. 27). In "Jackpot Game 4", a round game is played four times in which the first jackpot 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds.

“Jackpot game 5” is a jackpot game that is executed when the result of jackpot judgment in the special figure 2 judgment process by the game control microcomputer 101 is “jackpot” and the result of jackpot symbol type judgment is “jackpot symbol 5”. be. In addition, the distribution rate of "jackpot symbol 5" in the special figure 2 determination process is "35%" (see FIG. 27). In "Jackpot Game 5", like the above-mentioned "Jackpot Game 4", a round game involving opening of the first jackpot 14 for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is played four times.

In this embodiment, "Jackpot Game 3" in which the number of round games is 16 is different from "Jackpot Game 1" and "Jackpot Game 2" in which the number of round games is 8, or "Jackpot Game 1" and "Jackpot Game 2" in which the number of round games is 4. It can be said that this is a jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player than the "Jackpot Game 4" and "Jackpot Game 5" which are the second round. In other words, the jackpot game state in which "jackpot game 3" is executed is more appealing to the player than the jackpot game state in which "jackpot game 1," "jackpot game 2," "jackpot game 4," or "jackpot game 5" is executed. This can be said to be an advantageous gaming situation.

In addition, "Jackpot Game 1" and "Jackpot Game 2" in which the number of round games is played 8 times are more advantageous to the player than "Jackpot Game 4" and "Jackpot Game 5" in which the number of round games is played 4 times. It can be said to be a jackpot game. In other words, the jackpot game state in which "jackpot game 1" or "jackpot game 2" is executed can be said to be a gaming state more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which "jackpot game 4" and "jackpot game 5" are executed. .

In addition, in this embodiment, after the execution of "Jackpot Game 1", "Jackpot Game 2", "Jackpot Game 3", "Jackpot Game 4", and "Jackpot Game 5", the game state is in the time saving state ("Low Probability High Base "gaming state" or "high probability, high base gaming state") (see FIG. 27).

Furthermore, after the execution of "Jackpot Game 1," "Jackpot Game 3," and "Jackpot Game 4," the gaming state is set to a high probability state ("high probability high base gaming state") (see FIG. 27).

In addition, in this embodiment, the second big prize opening 15 is not opened in the round games of "Jackpot Game 1", "Jackpot Game 3", and "Jackpot Game 4". In other words, the setting to the high probability state after the jackpot game does not depend on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 16 within the second jackpot opening 15.

Furthermore, after the execution of "Jackpot Game 2" and "Jackpot Game 5", the gaming state is set to a low probability state ("low probability high base gaming state") (see FIG. 27).

In this embodiment, the "high probability high base gaming state" can continue until the next jackpot game is executed, and the "low probability high base gaming state" allows the number of variable display of special symbols to be 100 times. It is possible to continue until Therefore, "Jackpot Game 1," "Jackpot Game 3," and "Jackpot Game 4," which are set to the "high probability high base gaming state" after the jackpot game, are set to the "low probability high base gaming state" after the jackpot game. It can be said that this jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than "Jackpot Game 2" and "Jackpot Game 5". In other words, the jackpot game state where "jackpot game 1", "jackpot game 3" or "jackpot game 4" is executed is more appealing to the player than the jackpot game state where "jackpot game 2" or "jackpot game 5" is executed. This can be said to be an advantageous gaming situation.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the result of the jackpot determination is a "jackpot", a predetermined number (this implementation In the form, three production patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 containing the numbers "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", "7" or "8") are displayed in a row. A stop display (main stop display) is displayed on the section 50a.

If the result of the jackpot symbol type determination in the special symbol 1 determination process is "jackpot symbol 1", one type of odd number (number Even when three production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 including "1," "3," "5," or "7" are permanently displayed, one kind of even numbers (numbers "2", Even the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 including "4", "6", or "8" may be displayed in full stop as a set of three. On the other hand, in the case of "Jackpot symbol 2", instead of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 containing one kind of odd numbers, there are three production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 containing one kind of even numbers. This will appear when the book stops.

Therefore, in the special pattern variation performance that accompanies the variable display of special pattern 1, when the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are permanently displayed as a set of three including odd numbers, the player will receive "jackpot pattern 1". You can know that you have won.

In addition, if the result of the jackpot symbol type determination in the special symbol 2 determination process is "jackpot symbol 3", a special symbol variation performance accompanying the variable display of the special symbol 2 will be created with a performance symbol containing the number "7". EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed as a set of three in full stop mode. On the other hand, in the case of "Jackpot symbol 4", even when three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 containing one kind of odd number other than "7" are displayed in full stop, one kind of even number Even the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 including numbers may be displayed as a set of three in full stop. Further, in the case of "jackpot symbol 5", three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 including one kind of even numbers are permanently displayed as a set.

Therefore, in the special pattern variation performance that accompanies the variable display of special pattern 2, when the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are permanently displayed as a set of three including the number "7", the player receives the "jackpot pattern 3". You can understand that you have won. Furthermore, in the special figure variation performance accompanying the variable display of special figure 2, if the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are permanently displayed as a set of three including one type of odd number other than the number "7", the player can understand that the "jackpot symbol 4" has been won.

7-2. Special Figure Variation Pattern Next, the special figure variation pattern of this embodiment will be further explained based on FIGS. 28, 29, 30, and 31.

7-2-1. Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern In addition to the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 28 is stored in the gaming ROM 103 of this embodiment. The special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 28 is used when the gaming state is a non-time saving state, that is, a "low probability low base gaming state". On the other hand, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 is used when the gaming state is the time saving state.

In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the special figure 1 variation pattern based on the result of jackpot determination, the result of jackpot symbol type determination, and the special figure variation pattern random number. Which special figure 1 variation pattern is determined depends on the special figure variation pattern random number.

Specifically, in the non-time saving state, when the result of jackpot determination is "jackpot" and the result of jackpot symbol type determination is "jackpot symbol 1", the special symbol 1 fluctuation pattern includes special symbol fluctuation patterns "P21" to "jackpot symbol 1". There are 17 types of "P37" (see Figure 28).

The special figure variation pattern "P21" is a special figure variation pattern in which SP reach is performed through normal variation and reach. In the normal variation of this special figure variation pattern, a "first type preview performance" to be described later is performed. In addition, in the reach of this special symbol fluctuation pattern, the same one of the performance symbols including odd numbers is temporarily stopped and displayed as the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3. Finally, three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in full stop. This special figure variation pattern "P21" is called "Special 1 1st SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 1 variation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P22" is a special figure variation pattern in which a "first symbol change effect" to be described later is performed after a normal variation including a "first type preview effect", a reach, and an SP reach. In the reach of this special symbol variation pattern, the same one of the performance symbols including even numbers is temporarily stopped and displayed as the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3. This special figure variation pattern "P22" is called the "Special 1 2nd SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 1 variation pattern.

The special pattern variation pattern "P23" is a normal variation including the "1st type preview production", a reach using a production pattern including an even number, and a SP reach, and then the "5th symbol change production" described later is performed. This is a special pattern fluctuation pattern. This special figure fluctuation pattern “P23” is called “Special 1 3rd SP jackpot fluctuation” of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P24", like the above-mentioned "P21", is a special figure variation pattern in which an SP reach is performed through a reach using a normal variation and a production pattern including an odd number. However, it differs from the above-mentioned "P21" in that the "second type preview effect" described later is performed with normal variation. This special figure variation pattern "P24" is called "Special 1 4th SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 1 variation pattern.

The special pattern variation pattern "P25" is a special pattern in which the "1st symbol change effect" is performed after the normal variation including the "2nd type preview effect", the reach using the effect pattern including an even number, and the SP reach. It is a fluctuating pattern. This special figure variation pattern "P25" is called "Special 1 5th SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 1 variation pattern.

The special pattern variation pattern "P26" is a special pattern in which the "5th symbol change effect" is performed after the normal variation including the "2nd type preview effect", the reach using the effect pattern including an even number, and the SP reach. It is a fluctuating pattern. This special figure variation pattern "P26" is called the "Special 1 6th SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 1 variation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P27" is a special figure variation pattern in which, like the above-mentioned "P21" and "P24", the SP reach is performed through the normal variation and the reach using odd numbers. However, it differs from the above-mentioned "P21" and "P24" in that a "third type preview effect" described later is performed with normal variation. This special figure fluctuation pattern “P27” is called “Special 1 7th SP jackpot fluctuation” of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern.

The special pattern variation pattern "P28" is a special pattern in which the "1st symbol change effect" is performed after the normal variation including the "3rd type preview effect", the reach using the effect pattern including an even number, and the SP reach. It is a fluctuating pattern. This special figure fluctuation pattern “P28” is called “Special 1 8th SP jackpot fluctuation” of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern.

The special pattern variation pattern "P29" is a special pattern in which the "5th symbol change effect" is performed after the normal variation including the "3rd type preview effect", the reach using the effect pattern including an even number, and the SP reach. It is a fluctuating pattern. This special figure variation pattern "P29" is called "Special 1 9th SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 1 variation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P30" is a special figure variation pattern in which SP reach is performed after a normal variation including "4th type preview performance in the first production mode". The SP reach of this special figure variation pattern is the SP reach of the third aspect (so-called "full rotation reach"). This special figure variation pattern "P30" is called "Special 1 1st full rotation jackpot variation" of the special figure 1 variation pattern. The fourth type preview performance in the first performance mode will be described later.

The special figure variation pattern "P31" is a special figure variation pattern in which the SP reach is performed after the normal variation including the "4th type preview performance in the 2nd production mode". The SP reach of this special figure variation pattern is the SP reach of the third aspect (so-called "full rotation reach"). This special figure variation pattern "P31" is called "Special 1 2nd full rotation jackpot variation" of the special figure 1 variation pattern. The fourth type preview performance in the second performance mode, the SP reach and the full rotation reach in the third mode will be described later.

The special figure variation pattern "P32" is a special figure variation pattern in which a SP reach is performed after a normal variation, a reach using a production pattern including an odd number, an N reach, and a developed production. In the normal variation of this special figure variation pattern, various preview effects (``1st type preview effect'', ``2nd type preview effect'', ``3rd type preview effect'', ``4th type preview effect'') are performed. It won't happen. This special figure variation pattern "P32" is called "Special 1 10th SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 1 variation pattern.

The special pattern variation pattern "P33" is a normal variation that does not include various preview effects, a reach using a production pattern that includes an even number, an N reach, a developed production, and a SP reach, and then the "first symbol change production" is performed. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern. This special figure variation pattern "P33" is called "Special 1 11th SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 1 variation pattern.

The special pattern variation pattern "P34" is a normal variation that does not include various preview effects, a reach using a production pattern that includes an even number, an N reach, a developed production, and a SP reach, and then the "5th symbol change production" is performed. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern. This special figure variation pattern "P34" is called "Special 1 12th SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 1 variation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P35" is a special figure variation pattern in which an N reach is performed through a normal variation that does not include various advance notice performances, and a reach using a production pattern including an odd number. This special figure variation pattern "P35" is called the "1N jackpot variation" of the special figure 1 variation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P36" is a special figure variation pattern in which the "first symbol change effect" is performed after a normal variation that does not include various preview effects, a reach using a effect pattern including an even number, and an N reach. . This special figure variation pattern "P36" is called the "2N jackpot variation" of the special figure 1 variation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P37" is a special figure variation pattern in which the "5th symbol change effect" is performed through a normal variation that does not include various preview effects, a reach using a effect pattern including an even number, and an N reach. . This special figure variation pattern "P37" is called the "3N jackpot variation" of the special figure 1 variation pattern.

In addition, in the non-time saving state, when the result of jackpot determination is "jackpot" and the result of jackpot symbol type determination is "jackpot symbol 2", the special symbol 1 variation pattern includes special symbol variation patterns "P38" to "P42". There are five types (see Figure 28).

Similar to the above-mentioned "P23", the special pattern variation pattern "P38" is the "5th type" after passing through the normal variation including the "1st type preview effect" described later, the reach using the effect pattern including an even number, and the SP reach. This is a special pattern variation pattern in which a "symbol change effect" is performed. This special figure variation pattern "P38" is called "Special 1 13th SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 1 variation pattern.

Similar to the above-mentioned "P26", the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P39" is a normal fluctuation including the "2nd type preview performance" described later, a reach using a performance pattern including an even number, and a SP reach, and then the "5th This is a special pattern variation pattern in which a "symbol change effect" is performed. This special figure variation pattern "P39" is called "Special 1 14th SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 1 variation pattern.

Similar to the above-mentioned "P29", the special pattern variation pattern "P40" is the "5th type" after passing through the normal variation including the "3rd type preview effect" described later, the reach using the effect pattern including an even number, and the SP reach. This is a special pattern variation pattern in which a "symbol change effect" is performed. This special figure variation pattern "P40" is called "Special 1 15th SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 1 variation pattern.

Similar to the above-mentioned "P34", the special pattern variation pattern "P41" includes a normal variation that does not include various preview effects, a reach using a production pattern including an even number, an N reach, a development production, and a SP reach, and then the "5th variation". This is a special pattern variation pattern in which a "symbol change effect" is performed. This special figure variation pattern "P41" is called "Special 1 16th SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 1 variation pattern.

The special pattern variation pattern "P42" is similar to the above "P37", in which the "5th symbol change effect" is performed after a normal variation that does not include various preview effects, a reach using a effect pattern including an even number, and an N reach. This is a special pattern fluctuation pattern. This special figure variation pattern "P42" is called the "4N jackpot variation" of the special figure 1 variation pattern.

In addition, when the result of jackpot determination is "Jackpot" and the result of jackpot symbol type determination is "Jackpot symbol 2", the special pattern 1 variation pattern includes "4th hit", which will be described later, unlike the case of "Jackpot symbol 1". There is no special pattern variation pattern that includes "seed preview performance". Therefore, the player can understand that the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot symbol 1" at the time when the "fourth type preview performance" is performed in the normal variation. Then, the user can enjoy the special symbol variation performance after the fourth type preview performance while being confident of winning the jackpot which is transferred to a high probability high base game state after the jackpot game.

In addition, in the non-time saving state, when the jackpot judgment result is "Lose" and the reach judgment result is "Reach", the special pattern 1 variation pattern includes 3 special pattern variation patterns "P43" to "P45". There are different types (see Figure 28).

The special figure variation pattern "P43" is a special figure 1 variation pattern corresponding to the "loss" of the above-mentioned "P21", "P22", "P23" and "P38". That is, the SP reach is performed through the normal variation and reach including the "first type preview performance" described later, and then the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a stop mode that suggests a loss. In addition, in the reach of this special pattern variation pattern, the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3 are the same among the performance symbols containing odd numbers, or the same among the performance symbols containing even numbers. Things appear to be temporarily stopped. This special figure variation pattern "P43" is called "Special 1 1st SP loss variation" of the special figure 1 variation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P44" is a special figure 1 variation pattern corresponding to the "loss" of the above-mentioned "P32", "P33", "P34" and "P41". In other words, SP reach is performed after normal fluctuations, reach, N reach, and advanced effects that do not include various types of advance notice (type 1 notice, type 2 notice, type 3 notice, and type 4 notice). After that, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a stop mode that suggests a loss. In addition, in the reach of this special pattern fluctuation pattern, as with "P43" above, the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3 are the same among the production symbols that include odd numbers, or include even numbers. The same one of the performance symbols is temporarily stopped and displayed. This special figure variation pattern "P44" is called "Special 1 2nd SP loss variation" of the special figure 1 variation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P45" is a special figure 1 variation pattern corresponding to the "loss" of the above-mentioned "P35", "P36", "P37" and "P42". That is, N reach is performed through normal fluctuations and reach that do not include various preview performances, and then performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a stop mode that suggests a loss. In addition, in the reach of this special pattern variation pattern, as with the above "P43" and "P44", the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 are the same effect patterns including odd numbers, or even numbers. The same one of the production patterns including the numbers is temporarily stopped and displayed. This special figure variation pattern "P45" is called the "N loss variation" of the special figure 1 variation pattern.

According to FIG. 28, when the gaming state is a non-time saving state and the result of jackpot judgment is "Lose" and the result of reach judgment is "Reach", the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table has the result of jackpot judgment as " Unlike the case of ``Jackpot'', there is no special pattern variation pattern including ``Second Type Preview Performance'', which will be described later. Therefore, the player can understand that the result of the jackpot determination is a "jackpot" at the time when the "second type preview performance" is performed in the normal variation, and the player can know that the result of the jackpot determination is a "jackpot", and while being confident of winning the jackpot, the player can play the "second type preview performance". You can enjoy the special figure fluctuation effects after the "Seed Preview Performance".

In addition, when the result of the jackpot judgment is "Lose" and the result of reach judgment is "Reach", the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table (Fig. 28) includes the special figure including the "3rd type preview effect" described later. There is no pattern of fluctuation. Therefore, the player can understand that the result of the jackpot determination is a "jackpot" at the time when the "third type preview performance" is performed in the normal variation, and the player can know that the result of the jackpot determination is a "jackpot", and while being confident of winning the jackpot, the player can play the "third type preview performance". You can enjoy the special figure fluctuation effects after the "Seed Preview Performance".

Furthermore, when the result of jackpot judgment is "Lose" and the result of reach judgment is "Reach", the special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table (Fig. 28) includes special figures including the "4th type preview effect" described later. There is no pattern of fluctuation. Moreover, as mentioned above, when the jackpot determination result is "jackpot" and the jackpot symbol type determination result is "jackpot symbol 2", the special symbol 1 variation pattern determination table also includes the "4th type preview effect". There is no pattern of variation. Therefore, the player can understand that the result of jackpot determination is "jackpot" and the result of jackpot symbol type determination is "jackpot symbol 1" when the "4th type preview performance" is performed with normal variation. Therefore, after the jackpot game, the player can enjoy the special symbol variation performance after the ``4th type preview performance'' while being confident of winning the jackpot, which is transferred to a high probability high base game state.

FIG. 29 shows the distribution rate (execution probability) of the special pattern variation pattern in the special pattern 1 variation pattern determination table (FIG. 28) when the gaming state is the non-time saving state. In this embodiment, in a non-time-saving state, when the result of jackpot determination is "jackpot" and the result of jackpot symbol type determination is "jackpot symbol 1", special symbols are drawn at the distribution rate shown in FIG. 29(A). The fluctuation pattern is determined. In addition, in the non-time saving state, when the result of jackpot determination is "jackpot" and the result of jackpot symbol type determination is "jackpot symbol 2", the special symbol fluctuation pattern is set at the distribution rate shown in FIG. 29(B). It's decided. Furthermore, in a non-time-saving state, when the result of jackpot determination is "lose" and the result of reach determination is "reach", the special symbol fluctuation pattern is determined by the distribution rate shown in FIG. 29(C).

According to FIG. 29(A), the total value of the distribution rate of the special figure fluctuation patterns "P21", "P22" and "P23" is "42%", and the value of the total distribution rate of the special figure fluctuation patterns "P32", "P33" is "42%". ” and “P34” (“30%”). In other words, if the result of the judgment in the special pattern 1 variation pattern judgment process is "jackpot" and "jackpot symbol 1", then the special pattern 1 variation pattern in which SP reach is performed after the normal variation without various advance notice effects. Also, the special figure 1 variation pattern in which the SP reach is performed after the normal variation including the 1st type preview effect is more likely to be selected.

On the other hand, according to FIG. 29(C), the distribution rate of the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P43" which is the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern for "loss" of the special pattern fluctuation patterns "P21", "P22" and "P23" The value of is "5%". This value is the distribution rate value ("25%") of the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P44" which is the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern for the "loss" of the special pattern fluctuation patterns "P32", "P33" and "P34". ) is smaller than. In other words, when the judgment result in the special pattern 1 variation pattern judgment process is "Lose with reach", contrary to the case where the judgment result is "Jackpot symbol 1", the normal variation including the 1st type preview effect The special figure 1 variation pattern in which SP reach is performed after a normal variation without various advance notice effects is more likely to be selected than the special figure 1 variation pattern in which SP reach is carried out after passing through.

As a result of the above, when the judgment result in the special pattern 1 variation pattern judgment process is "Jackpot" and "Jackpot symbol 1", the "Type 1 It is easier to perform SP reach that goes through normal fluctuations that include "preview effects." Therefore, when the "1st type preview performance" is performed with normal fluctuation, the player expects to execute the subsequent jackpot game 1 more than when the SP reach is performed without the execution of various preview performances. Easy to do.

In addition, the total value ("30%") of the distribution rate of special figure fluctuation patterns "P32", "P33" and "P34" is the same as the distribution rate of special figure fluctuation patterns "P35", "P36" and "P37". It is larger than the total value of the fractions (“6%”) (see FIG. 29(A)). In other words, if the judgment result in the special figure 1 variation pattern judgment process is "jackpot" and "jackpot symbol 1", the special figure 1 variation pattern is performed only up to N reach after the normal variation without various notice effects. The special figure 1 variation pattern in which the SP reach is performed after the normal variation without various preview performances is more likely to be selected. On the other hand, the distribution rate value ("25%") of the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P44" is the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern for "loss" of the special pattern fluctuation patterns "P35", "P36" and "P37". It is smaller than the distribution rate value ("70%") of a certain special figure fluctuation pattern "P45". In other words, if the judgment result in the special pattern 1 variation pattern judgment process is "Lose with reach", SP reach will be performed through normal variation without various notice effects, contrary to the case of "Jackpot symbol 1". A special figure 1 variation pattern that is performed only up to N reach through a normal variation without various advance notice effects is more likely to be selected than a special figure 1 variation pattern that is performed.

As described above, when the result of the determination in the special symbol 1 variation pattern determination process is "jackpot symbol 1", SP reach is likely to be performed through normal variation and N reach without various advance notice performances. Therefore, when there is no execution of various preview performances due to normal fluctuations, the player is more likely to expect the execution of the subsequent jackpot game 1 if the SP reach is performed than if it is performed only up to the N reach. .

Further, according to FIG. 29(A), the total value of the distribution rates of the special figure fluctuation patterns "P24", "P25", and "P26" is "10%". Further, the total value of the distribution rates of the special figure fluctuation patterns "P27", "P28" and "P29" is "10%". Therefore, in this embodiment, when the result of the determination in the special symbol 1 variation pattern determination process is "jackpot" and "jackpot symbol 1", the later-described "2nd type preview performance" and "3rd type preview performance" ” can be executed with similar frequency.

Further, the total value of the distribution rates of the special figure fluctuation patterns "P30" and "P31" is "2%" (see FIG. 29(A)). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the result of the judgment in the special pattern 1 variation pattern judgment process is "jackpot" and "jackpot symbol 1", the "4th type preview effect" described later is better than the "2nd type preview effect". It is more difficult to execute than "Production" and "Third Type Preview Production."

Also, according to FIG. 29(B), the value of the distribution rate of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P38" is "44%", and the value of the distribution rate of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P40" ("10%"). ) is greater than. However, according to FIG. 29(C), the distribution rate value ("5%") of the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P43" which is the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern for "loss" of the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P38" is smaller than the distribution rate value (“25%”) of the special figure variation pattern “P44” which is the special figure 1 variation pattern for “loss” of the special figure variation pattern “P39”. Therefore, when the judgment result in the special pattern 1 variation pattern judgment process is "Jackpot" and "Jackpot symbol 2", as in the case where the judgment result is "Jackpot symbol 1", it is the normal case where various preview effects are not performed. SP reach that goes through normal fluctuations that includes a "first type preview performance" is easier to perform than SP reach that goes through fluctuations. Therefore, players are more likely to expect to execute a subsequent jackpot game when the "1st type preview performance" is performed with normal fluctuations than when SP reach is performed without executing various preview performances. easy.

In addition, the value of the distribution rate of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P41" ("30%") is larger than the total value of the distribution rate ("6%") of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P42" (Figure 29 (See (B)). On the other hand, the distribution rate value (``25%'') of the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P44" is the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P45" which is the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern for "loss" of the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P42". is smaller than the distribution rate value (“70%”). Therefore, when the judgment result in the special pattern 1 variation pattern judgment process is "Jackpot" and "Jackpot symbol 2", as in the case where the judgment result is "Jackpot symbol 1", it is the normal case where various preview effects are not performed. It is easy to perform fluctuations, N reach, and even SP reach. Therefore, when there is no execution of various preview performances due to normal fluctuations, the player is more likely to expect to execute a subsequent jackpot game if the game is played up to SP reach than if it is played only up to N reach.

Further, the value of the distribution rate of the special figure variation pattern "P39" and the value of the distribution rate of the special figure variation pattern "P40" are both "10%" (see FIG. 29(B)). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the determination result in the special symbol 1 variation pattern determination process is "jackpot" and "jackpot symbol 2", the "2nd type preview performance" and "3rd type preview performance" described below are performed. can be executed with similar frequency.

7-2-2. Special Figure 2 Variation Pattern In addition to the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30 is stored in the gaming ROM 103 of this embodiment. The special figure 2 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30 is used when the gaming state is a time saving state, that is, a "low probability high base gaming state" or a "high probability high base gaming state". On the other hand, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 is used in the case of a non-time saving state.

In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the special figure 2 variation pattern based on the result of jackpot determination, the result of jackpot symbol type determination, and the special figure variation pattern random number. Which special figure 2 variation pattern is determined depends on the special figure variation pattern random number.

Specifically, in the time saving state, when the result of jackpot determination is "jackpot" and the result of jackpot symbol type determination is "jackpot symbol 3", the special symbol 2 variation pattern includes special symbol variation patterns "P71" to "P83". There are 13 types (see Figure 30).

The special figure variation pattern "P71" is a special figure variation pattern in which an SP reach is performed through a normal variation and a reach, which includes a "first type preview performance" to be described later. In the reach of this special symbol variation pattern, the production symbols including the number "7" are temporarily stopped and displayed as the left production symbol EZ1 and the right production symbol EZ3. This special pattern variation pattern "P71" is called "Special 2 1st SP jackpot variation" of the special pattern 2 variation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P72" is a special figure variation pattern in which a "second symbol change effect" to be described later is performed after a normal variation including a "first type preview effect", a reach, and an SP reach. In the reach of this special symbol variation pattern, the same performance symbols including odd numbers other than "7" are temporarily stopped and displayed as the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3. This special figure variation pattern "P72" is called the "Special 2 2nd SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 2 variation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P73" is a special figure variation pattern in which a "third symbol change effect" to be described later is performed after a normal variation including a "first type preview effect", a reach, and an SP reach. In the reach of this special symbol variation pattern, the same one of the performance symbols including even numbers is temporarily stopped and displayed as the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3. This special figure variation pattern "P73" is called the "Special 2nd 3rd SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 2 variation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P74" is a special figure variation pattern in which, like the above-mentioned "P71", an SP reach is performed through a normal variation and a reach using the number "7". However, it differs from the above-mentioned "P71" in that the "second type preview effect" described later is performed with normal variation. This special figure variation pattern "P74" is called the "special 2nd 4th SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 2 variation pattern.

The special pattern variation pattern "P75" is a special variation in which a "second symbol change effect" is performed after a normal variation including a "second type preview effect", a reach using an odd number other than "7", and a SP reach. The figure shows a fluctuation pattern. This special figure fluctuation pattern “P75” is called “Special 2nd 5th SP jackpot fluctuation” of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P76" is a special figure variation pattern in which the "3rd symbol change effect" is performed after the normal variation including the "2nd type preview effect", the reach using even numbers, and the SP reach. . This special figure fluctuation pattern “P76” is called “Special 2nd 6th SP jackpot fluctuation” of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P77" is a special figure variation pattern in which, like the above-mentioned "P71" and "P74", an SP reach is performed through a normal variation and a reach using the number "7". However, it differs from the above-mentioned "P71" and "P74" in that the "3rd type preview effect" described later is performed with normal variation. This special figure variation pattern "P77" is called the "Special 2nd 7th SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 2 variation pattern.

The special pattern variation pattern "P78" is a special variation in which a "second symbol change effect" is performed after a normal variation including a "third type preview effect", a reach using an odd number other than "7", and a SP reach. The figure shows a fluctuation pattern. This special figure variation pattern "P78" is called the "Special 2nd 8th SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 2 variation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P79" is a special figure variation pattern in which the "3rd symbol change effect" is performed after the normal variation including the "3rd type preview effect", the reach using even numbers, and the SP reach. . This special figure variation pattern "P79" is called the "Special 2nd 9th SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 2 variation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P80" is a special figure variation pattern in which SP reach is performed after a normal variation including a "4th type preview performance in the first production mode" which will be described later. This SP reach is a third aspect of SP reach (described later as "full rotation reach"). This special figure variation pattern “P80” is called “Special 2 first full rotation jackpot variation” of the special figure 2 variation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P81" is a special figure variation pattern in which the SP reach is performed through a normal variation including a "4th type preview performance in the second production mode" which will be described later. This SP reach is the third aspect of SP reach ("full rotation reach"). This special figure variation pattern “P81” is called “Special 2 second full rotation jackpot variation” of the special figure 2 variation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P82" is a special figure variation pattern in which an SP reach is performed after a normal variation that does not include various preview effects and a reach using the number "7". This special figure variation pattern "P82" is called the "Special 2nd 10th SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 2 variation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P83" is a special figure variation pattern in which a reach using the number "7" is performed after a normal variation that does not include various preview performances. This special pattern fluctuation pattern "P83" is called the "first instant jackpot fluctuation" of the special pattern 2 fluctuation pattern.

In addition, in the time saving state, when the result of jackpot determination is "jackpot" and the result of jackpot symbol type determination is "jackpot symbol 4", special symbol 2 variation patterns include special symbol variation patterns "P84" to "P97". There are 14 types (see Figure 30).

The special pattern variation pattern "P84" is a normal variation including the "1st type preview effect" described later, a reach using an odd number other than "7", and a SP reach, followed by the "5th symbol change effect" described later. This is a special pattern variation pattern in which This special figure variation pattern "P84" is called the "Special 2nd 11th SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 2 variation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P85" is a special figure variation pattern in which the "4th symbol change effect" described later is performed after the normal variation including the "1st type preview effect", the reach using even numbers, and the SP reach. It is. This special figure variation pattern "P85" is called the "Special 2nd 12th SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 2 variation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P86" is a special figure variation pattern in which the "5th symbol change effect" described later is performed after the normal variation including the "1st type preview effect", the reach using even numbers, and the SP reach. It is. This special figure variation pattern "P86" is called the "Special 2nd 13th SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 2 variation pattern.

The special pattern variation pattern "P87" is a normal variation including the "2nd type preview effect" described later, a reach using an odd number other than "7", and a SP reach, followed by a "5th symbol change effect". This is a special pattern fluctuation pattern. This special figure fluctuation pattern “P87” is called “Special 2nd 14th SP jackpot fluctuation” of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P88" is a special figure variation pattern in which the "4th symbol change effect" is performed after the normal variation including the "2nd type preview effect", the reach using even numbers, and the SP reach. . This special figure variation pattern "P88" is called the "Special 2nd 15th SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 2 variation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P89" is a special figure variation pattern in which the "5th symbol change effect" is performed after the normal variation including the "2nd type preview effect", the reach using even numbers, and the SP reach. . This special figure variation pattern "P89" is called the "Special 2nd 16th SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 2 variation pattern.

The special pattern variation pattern "P90" is a normal variation including the "3rd type preview effect" described later, a reach using an odd number other than "7", and a SP reach, followed by a "5th symbol change effect". This is a special pattern fluctuation pattern. This special figure variation pattern "P90" is called the "Special 2nd 17th SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 2 variation pattern.

The special pattern variation pattern "P91" is a special pattern variation pattern in which the "4th symbol change effect" is performed after the normal variation including the "3rd type preview effect", the reach using even numbers, and the SP reach. . This special figure variation pattern "P91" is called the "Special 2nd 18th SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 2 variation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P92" is a special figure variation pattern in which the "5th symbol change effect" is performed after the normal variation including the "3rd type preview effect", the reach using even numbers, and the SP reach. . This special figure variation pattern "P92" is called the "Special 2nd 19th SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 2 variation pattern.

The special pattern variation pattern "P93" is a special pattern variation pattern in which the "5th symbol change effect" is performed after a normal variation that does not include various preview effects, a reach using an odd number other than "7", and a SP reach. be. This special figure variation pattern "P93" is called the "Special 2nd 20th SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 2 variation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P94" is a special figure variation pattern in which a "4th symbol change effect" is performed through a normal variation that does not include various advance notice effects, a reach using an even number, and an SP reach. This special figure variation pattern "P94" is called the "Special 2nd 21st SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 2 variation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P95" is a special figure variation pattern in which a "fifth symbol change effect" is performed through a normal variation that does not include various advance notice effects, a reach using an even number, and an SP reach. This special figure variation pattern "P95" is called the "Special 2nd 22nd SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 2 variation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P96" is a special figure variation pattern in which a reach using an odd number other than "7" is performed after a normal variation that does not include various preview effects. This special pattern variation pattern "P96" is called the "second instant jackpot variation" of the special pattern 2 variation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P97" is a special figure variation pattern in which a reach using even numbers is performed after a normal variation that does not include various preview effects. This special pattern variation pattern "P97" is called the "3rd instant jackpot variation" of the special pattern 2 variation pattern.

In addition, in the time saving state, when the result of jackpot determination is "jackpot" and the result of jackpot symbol type determination is "jackpot symbol 5", special symbol 2 variation patterns include special symbol variation patterns "P98" to "P102". There are five types (see Figure 30).

Similar to the above-mentioned "P86", the special pattern variation pattern "P98" has a "5th symbol change effect" after a normal variation including a "1st type preview effect", a reach using an even number, and a SP reach. This is a special pattern fluctuation pattern. This special figure variation pattern "P98" is called the "Special 2nd 23rd SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 2 variation pattern.

Similar to the above-mentioned "P89", the special pattern variation pattern "P99" has a "5th symbol change effect" after a normal variation including a "2nd type preview effect", a reach using an even number, and a SP reach. This is a special pattern fluctuation pattern. This special figure variation pattern "P99" is called the "Special 2nd 24th SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 2 variation pattern.

Similar to the above-mentioned "P92", the special symbol variation pattern "P100" has a "5th symbol change effect" after a normal variation including a "3rd type preview effect", a reach using an even number, and a SP reach. This is a special pattern fluctuation pattern. This special figure variation pattern "P100" is called the "Special 2nd 25th SP jackpot variation" of the special figure 2 variation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P101", like the above-mentioned "P95", is a special figure variation pattern in which the "fifth symbol change effect" is performed after the normal variation, reach and SP reach, which do not include various advance notice effects. This special figure fluctuation pattern “P101” is called “Special 2nd 26th SP jackpot fluctuation” of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P102", like the above-mentioned "P97", is a special figure variation pattern in which a reach using an even number is performed after a normal variation that does not include various preview performances. This special figure variation pattern "P102" is called the "4th instant jackpot variation" of the special figure 2 variation pattern.

In addition, when the result of jackpot judgment is "jackpot" and the result of jackpot symbol type judgment is "jackpot symbol 4" or "jackpot symbol 5", the special pattern 2 variation pattern has a judgment result of "jackpot symbol 3". Unlike in some cases, there is no special pattern variation pattern that includes the "4th type preview performance" described below. Therefore, the player knows that the result of the jackpot determination is not "jackpot symbol 4" or "jackpot symbol 5" but "jackpot symbol 3" at the time when the "4th type preview performance" is performed in the normal variation. It is possible to understand. Then, the user can enjoy the special symbol variation performance after the fourth type preview performance while being confident of winning the jackpot which is transferred to a high probability high base game state after the jackpot game.

In addition, in the time saving state, when the result of jackpot judgment is "Lose" and the result of reach judgment is "Reach", the special pattern 2 fluctuation pattern includes 3 special pattern fluctuation patterns "P103" to "P105". There are different types (see Figure 30).

The special figure variation pattern "P103" is a special figure 2 variation pattern corresponding to the "loss" of the above-mentioned "P72", "P73", "P84", "P85", "P86" and "P98". That is, the SP reach is performed through the normal variation including the "first type preview performance" and the reach, and then the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a stop mode that suggests a loss. In addition, in the reach of this special pattern fluctuation pattern, the left performance pattern EZ1 and the right performance pattern EZ3 are the same among the performance symbols containing odd numbers other than "7", or production symbols containing even numbers. The same one will be temporarily stopped. This special figure variation pattern "P103" is called "Special 2 1st SP loss variation" of the special figure 2 variation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P104" is a special figure 2 variation pattern corresponding to the "loss" of the above-mentioned "P93", "P94", "P95" and "P101". That is, the SP reach is performed through normal variations and reach that do not include various preview performances, and then the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a stop mode that suggests a loss. In addition, in the reach of this special pattern variation pattern, as with the above "P103", as the left production symbol EZ1 and the right production symbol EZ3, the same production symbol containing an odd number other than "7", or Identical effects patterns including even numbers are temporarily stopped and displayed. This special figure variation pattern "P104" is referred to as the "Special 2 2nd SP loss variation" of the special figure 2 variation pattern.

The special figure variation pattern "P105" is a special figure 2 variation pattern corresponding to the "loss" of the above-mentioned "P96", "P97" and "P102". That is, the reach is performed through normal fluctuations that do not include various preview performances, and then the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a stop mode that suggests a loss. In addition, in the reach of this special pattern fluctuation pattern, same as the above "P103" and "P104", the same production symbol among the production symbols containing odd numbers other than "7" is used as the left production symbol EZ1 and the right production symbol EZ3. The same objects or effect symbols including even numbers are temporarily stopped and displayed. This special figure variation pattern "P105" is called the "immediate loss variation" of the special figure 2 variation pattern.

According to FIG. 30, when the gaming state is the time saving state and the result of the jackpot determination is "Lose" and the result of the reach determination is "Reach", the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table includes the result of the jackpot determination as " Unlike the case of "Jackpot", there is no special pattern variation pattern that includes "Second Type Preview Performance". Therefore, at the time when the "second type preview performance" is performed with the normal variation, the player can understand that the result of the jackpot determination is a "jackpot". Therefore, it is possible to enjoy the special figure variation effects after the ``2nd type preview effect'' while being confident of winning the jackpot.

In addition, in the case where the jackpot judgment result is "Lose" and the reach judgment result is "Reach", the special figure 2 variation pattern judgment table (Figure 30) includes special figure variations including "3rd type preview effect". There's no pattern. Therefore, at the time when the "Third Type Preview Performance" is performed in the normal variation, the player can understand that the result of the jackpot determination is a "Jackpot", and while being confident of winning the jackpot, the player can play the "Third Type Preview Performance". It is now possible to enjoy the special figure fluctuation effects after the "Seed Preview Performance".

Furthermore, in the case where the result of jackpot judgment is "Lose" and the result of reach judgment is "Reach", the special figure 2 variation pattern judgment table (Fig. 30) includes special figure variations including "Type 4 preview effect". There's no pattern. Moreover, as mentioned above, when the result of jackpot determination is "jackpot" and the result of jackpot symbol type determination is "jackpot symbol 4" or "jackpot symbol 5", the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table also includes "type 4". There is no special pattern variation pattern that includes "preview production". Therefore, the player can understand that the result of jackpot determination is "jackpot" and the result of jackpot symbol type determination is "jackpot symbol 3" when the "4th type preview performance" is performed with normal variation. It has become. Then, the player can enjoy the special symbol variation performance after the "4th type preview performance" while being confident of winning the jackpot which is transferred to the high probability high base game state after the jackpot game.

FIG. 31 shows the distribution rate (execution probability) of the special pattern variation pattern in the special pattern 2 variation pattern determination table (FIG. 30) when the gaming state is the time saving state. In this embodiment, when the result of jackpot determination is "jackpot" and the jackpot symbol type is "jackpot symbol 3" in the time saving state, the special symbol fluctuation pattern is determined by the distribution rate shown in FIG. 31(A). . Further, when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot" and the jackpot symbol type is "jackpot symbol 4" in the time saving state, the special symbol fluctuation pattern is determined by the distribution rate shown in FIG. 31(B). Furthermore, when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot" and the jackpot symbol type is "jackpot symbol 5" in the time saving state, the special symbol fluctuation pattern is determined by the distribution rate shown in FIG. 31(C). In addition, when the result of jackpot determination is "lose" and the result of reach determination is "reach" in the time saving state, the special symbol fluctuation pattern is determined by the distribution rate shown in FIG. 31(D).

According to FIG. 31(A), in this embodiment, the effect including the number "7" among the special pattern 2 variation patterns when the jackpot determination result is "jackpot" and the jackpot symbol type is "jackpot symbol 3" The total value of the distribution rate of the special pattern 2 variation pattern in which reach using symbols is performed is "10%", while the special figure in which reach is performed using production symbols containing numbers other than "7" is "10%". The total value of the distribution ratio of the fluctuation pattern in FIG. 2 is "88%".

Therefore, when the jackpot determination result is "jackpot" and the jackpot symbol type is "jackpot symbol 3," the number "7" is higher than the special symbol 2 fluctuation pattern in which reach is performed using a production symbol containing the number "7." The special figure 2 variation pattern in which reach is performed using a production pattern including numbers other than ``'' is more likely to be selected. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to specify that the jackpot symbol type is "jackpot symbol 3" at the time of reach after normal fluctuations including various preview performances.

Also, according to FIG. 31(B), in this embodiment, among the special pattern 2 variation patterns when the jackpot determination result is "jackpot" and the jackpot symbol type is "jackpot symbol 4", any pattern other than "7" The total value of the distribution rate of the special pattern 2 variation pattern in which reach is carried out using production symbols containing odd numbers is "34%", while reach using production symbols containing even numbers is ``34%''. The total value of the distribution rate of the special figure 2 variation pattern to be performed is "66%".

Therefore, if the jackpot determination result is "jackpot" and the jackpot symbol type is "jackpot symbol 4", than the special symbol 2 variation pattern in which reach is performed using a production symbol containing an odd number other than "7". Also, the special pattern 2 variation pattern in which reach is performed using production symbols including even numbers is more likely to be selected. Therefore, at the time of reach, it is difficult to specify that the jackpot determination result is "jackpot" and the jackpot symbol type is "jackpot symbol 4." Moreover, since it is easier to perform a reach using a performance symbol that includes an even number, it is difficult to make the player aware that the jackpot determination result is a "jackpot" and the jackpot symbol type is "jackpot symbol 4." ing.

In addition, the total value of the distribution rate of special figure fluctuation patterns "P84", "P85" and "P86" is "42%", and the value of the distribution rate of special figure fluctuation patterns "P93", "P94" and "P95" is "42%". greater than the value of the sum of the fractions (“12%”). In other words, when the result of the jackpot determination is "Jackpot" and the jackpot symbol type is "Jackpot symbol 4", the first variation pattern is higher than the special symbol 2 variation pattern in which SP reach is performed after the normal variation without various notice effects. The special pattern 2 variation pattern in which the SP reach is performed after the normal variation including the seed preview performance is more likely to be selected.

On the other hand, according to FIG. 31(D), the distribution rate of the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P103" which is the special pattern fluctuation pattern for "loss" of the special pattern fluctuation patterns "P84", "P85" and "P86" is The value is "10%". This value is the distribution rate value (``20%'') of the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P104" which is a special pattern fluctuation pattern for "losing" special pattern fluctuation patterns "P93", "P94" and "P95". smaller than In other words, when the judgment result in the special pattern 2 variation pattern judgment process is "Lose with reach", SP reach is reached through the normal variation including the 1st type preview effect, contrary to the case of "Jackpot symbol 4". A special figure 2 variation pattern in which SP reach is performed after a normal variation without various advance notice effects is more likely to be selected than a special figure 2 variation pattern in which a special figure 2 variation pattern is performed.

As a result of the above, when the jackpot determination result is "jackpot" and the jackpot symbol type is "jackpot symbol 4", the SP reach that includes the 1st type preview effect is superior to the SP reach that goes through normal fluctuations without various preview effects. SP reach through fluctuations is easier to perform. Therefore, players are more likely to receive a jackpot after SP Reach when SP Reach is performed after the first type of preview effect is executed with normal fluctuations than when SP Reach is performed without execution of various preview effects. It is easy to expect Game 4 to be executed.

Furthermore, the total value ("12%") of the distribution rates of special figure fluctuation patterns "P93", "P94" and "P95" is the sum of the distribution rates of special figure fluctuation patterns "P96" and "P97". (“4%”). In other words, when the result of jackpot determination is "Jackpot" and the jackpot symbol type is "Jackpot symbol 4", the special symbol 2 variation pattern that goes through the normal variation without various notice effects and reaches SP reach is better than the variety It is more likely to be selected than the special pattern 2 variation pattern in which the variation pattern is performed only up to reach through the normal variation without advance notice performance.

On the other hand, according to FIG. 31(D), the value of the distribution rate ("20%") of the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P104" is the special value for "loss" of the special pattern fluctuation patterns "P96" and "P97". It is smaller than the distribution rate value ("70%") of the special figure variation pattern "P105" which is a figure variation pattern. In other words, if the judgment result in the special pattern 2 variation pattern judgment process is "Lose with reach", contrary to the case of "Jackpot symbol 4", it is only possible to reach the reach through normal variation without various notice effects. The special figure 2 variation pattern in which the special figure 2 variation pattern is not performed is more likely to be selected than the special figure 2 variation pattern in which the SP reach is reached through the normal variation without various notice effects.

As described above, when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot" and the jackpot symbol type is "jackpot symbol 4", SP reach is likely to be carried out through normal variation and reach without various advance notice performances. Therefore, when there is no execution of various notice effects due to normal fluctuations, the player expects to execute the subsequent jackpot game 4 if the SP reach is reached than if it is performed only up to the reach. easy.

According to FIG. 31(C), the value of the distribution rate of the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P98" is "42%", which is higher than the value of the distribution ratio of the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P101" ("12%"). It's also big. In other words, when the jackpot determination result is "jackpot" and the jackpot symbol type is "jackpot symbol 5," the first The special pattern 2 variation pattern in which the SP reach is performed after the normal variation including the seed preview performance is more likely to be selected.

On the other hand, according to FIG. 31(D), the value of the distribution rate of the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P103", which is the special pattern fluctuation pattern for "losing" the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P98", is "10%". . This value is smaller than the distribution rate value ("20%") of the special symbol variation pattern "P104" which is a "loss" special symbol variation pattern of the special symbol variation pattern "P101". In other words, if the judgment result in the special pattern 2 variation pattern judgment process is "Lose with reach", SP reach is reached through the normal variation including the first type preview effect, contrary to the case of "Jackpot symbol 5". A special figure 2 variation pattern in which SP reach is performed after a normal variation without various advance notice effects is more likely to be selected than a special figure 2 variation pattern in which a special figure 2 variation pattern is performed.

As a result of the above, when the jackpot determination result is "jackpot" and the jackpot symbol type is "jackpot symbol 5", the normal variation including the first type preview effect is used rather than the normal variation without various preview effects. It is easier to execute SP Reach after a long period of time. Therefore, it is better for the player to perform the SP reach after the execution of the first type notice performance with normal fluctuation than to perform the SP reach without executing the various notice performances. It is easy to expect that this will be carried out.

Furthermore, the value of the distribution rate of the special figure variation pattern "P101" ("12%") is larger than the total value of the distribution rate of the special figure variation pattern "P102" ("4%"). In other words, when the result of the jackpot judgment is "Jackpot" and the jackpot symbol type is "Jackpot symbol 5", the special symbol 2 variation pattern that goes through the normal variation without various notice effects and reaches SP reach is better than the variety It is more likely to be selected than the special pattern 2 variation pattern in which the variation pattern is performed only up to reach through the normal variation without advance notice performance.

On the other hand, according to FIG. 31(D), the distribution rate value ("20%") of the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P104" is the special pattern fluctuation pattern for "loss" of the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P102". It is smaller than the distribution rate value ("70%") of a certain special figure fluctuation pattern "P105". In other words, if the judgment result in the special pattern 2 variation pattern judgment process is "reach with reach", contrary to the case of "jackpot symbol 5", it is only possible to reach the reach after passing through the normal variation without various notice effects. The special figure 2 variation pattern in which the special figure 2 variation pattern is not performed is more likely to be selected than the special figure 2 variation pattern in which the SP reach is reached through the normal variation without various notice effects.

As a result of the above, when the jackpot determination result is "jackpot" and the jackpot symbol type is "jackpot symbol 5", various preview effects are performed rather than the normal variation without various preview effects, which only reaches reach. It is easy to reach SP reach through normal fluctuations that do not occur. Therefore, when there is no execution of various notice effects due to normal fluctuations, the player expects to execute the subsequent jackpot game 5 if the SP reach is reached than if it is performed only up to the reach. easy.

7-3. Various Effects Next, various effects in this embodiment will be further explained. The performance control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment can execute a "special symbol change notice performance" during the normal variation of the special symbol fluctuation performance. In addition, it is possible to perform a "symbol change effect" in the special figure change effect. Furthermore, in the round performance in the jackpot performance mode, it is possible to execute a "jackpot game preview performance". The special figure change preview performance is a performance that foretells the subsequent execution of SP Reach, and the jackpot game preview performance is a performance that foretells the execution of the subsequent jackpot ending performance. Also, the preview performance during the jackpot game is simply referred to as the "notice performance".

7-3-1. Special Figure Variation Effect First, the special figure variation effect of this embodiment will be explained. In the special symbol variation effect, three effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner on the display section 50a. These performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 change with the start of the variable display of the special symbol, and stop with the end of the variable display of the special symbol. That is, during the special figure fluctuation time of the variable display of the special figure, the variable display of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is performed, and then the stop display (main stop display) of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is performed. Then, the result of the special drawing lottery is notified by stop displaying the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3.

In addition, in this embodiment, the temporary stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 may be performed before the actual stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3. The temporary stop display is, for example, a swinging fluctuation display of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, or a short-time stationary display before the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are changed again. Unlike the main stop display, the temporary stop display of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 does not necessarily notify the result of the special drawing lottery.

Furthermore, in the special symbol variation performance, three small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are displayed in variation on the display section 50a. These small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3, like the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, change with the start of the variable display of the special symbol, and stop with the end of the variable display of the special symbol. Then, the result of the special symbol lottery is notified by the stop display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3. However, unlike the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, there is no temporary stop display in the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3.

There are eight different types of performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 of this embodiment. The small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 also have eight types of small symbols corresponding to the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, respectively. Specifically, designs including the number "1" (acting design, small design), designs including the number "2", images including the number "3", designs including the number "4", and numbers including the number "5". There are a pattern, a pattern including the number "6", a pattern including the number "7", and a pattern including the number "8".

In addition, designs including the number "1" (acting design, small design), designs including the number "3", designs including the number "5", and designs including the number "7", especially those including odd numbers. It is called (production design, small design). On the other hand, patterns containing the number ``2'' (performance patterns, small patterns), patterns including the number ``4'', patterns including the number ``6'', and patterns including the number ``8'', especially even numbers. It is called a containing pattern (performance pattern, small pattern).

7-3-2. SP Reach Next, the SP reach of this embodiment will be further explained. SP reach is an effect that suggests that the result of the jackpot determination may be a "jackpot." This suggests that this SP reach is more likely to be a "big hit" than the above-mentioned N reach (see FIG. 29). In addition, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, if the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", the gaming state is changed to the jackpot gaming state with the subsequent execution of the jackpot game, so it is possible to change the gaming state with SP Reach. It can also be said that this is a performance that suggests that there is a gender.

The SP reach of this embodiment has a first aspect, a second aspect, and a third aspect with different SP reach exclusive effects. The first aspect of SP reach is an SP reach in which the SP reach-specific performance is a battle performance between the main character and "enemy A." The second aspect of SP reach is an SP reach in which the SP reach-specific performance is a battle performance between the main character and "enemy B." On the other hand, the SP reach in the third aspect is an SP reach in which the SP reach-dedicated effect is a so-called "full rotation reach."

As shown in FIG. 32(A), in the first mode of SP reach, first, a background image dedicated to SP reach (background image for SP reach) G113 is displayed on the display section 50a. Then, an image (SP reach start title image) G11 representing the start of SP reach is displayed so as to overlap in front of the SP reach background image G113. This SP reach start title image G11 is an image showing the character string "Defeat enemy A!" (see FIG. 32(A)). In other words, this SP reach start title image G11 suggests that the content of the subsequent SP reach exclusive performance is a battle with "enemy A".

After displaying the SP reach background image G113 and the SP reach start title image G11, the SP reach-dedicated performance in the first mode of SP reach is started as shown in FIG. 32(B). In this SP reach-only production, an image GM showing the main character and an image GA showing the enemy A are displayed on the display section 50a.

Note that the content of the final phase (final stage) of the SP reach-only performance differs depending on the result of the special drawing lottery (the special pattern fluctuation pattern being executed). Specifically, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a "jackpot" (that is, if the special drawing fluctuation pattern being executed corresponds to a "jackpot"), the display will be displayed as shown in Figure 32 (C-1). A display suggesting a jackpot (a display in which the main character is happy after winning the battle) is displayed in the section 50a, and a temporary stop display of performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is carried out in a stop mode suggesting a jackpot.

In this embodiment, if the temporary stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is a set of three performance symbols including the number "7", then the final stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is performed. At the same time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed in the same stopping manner. On the other hand, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are temporarily stopped and displayed are numbers other than "7" (in this embodiment, "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", and "6"). ”, “8”), the symbol change performance described later may be executed.

On the other hand, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a "lose" (in other words, if the special pattern fluctuation pattern being executed corresponds to a "lose"), as shown in Figure 32 (C-2), a loss is indicated. At the same time, a temporary stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is performed in a stop mode that suggests that the enemy A has won the battle. After that, as shown in FIG. 32(D), along with the main stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, the stop display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is also performed in the same stopping mode (that is, the stopping mode that suggests a loss). It will be done.

Next, the second aspect of SP reach will be explained. As shown in FIG. 33(A), in the second mode of SP reach, the same background image G113 for SP reach as in the first mode is displayed on the display unit 50a. However, an SP reach start title image G12 different from the first aspect is displayed so as to overlap in front of the SP reach background image G113. This SP reach start title image G12 is an image showing the character string "Defeat enemy B!" (see FIG. 33(A)). In other words, this SP reach start title image G12 suggests that the content of the subsequent SP reach exclusive performance is a battle with "enemy B".

After displaying the above-mentioned SP reach background image G113 and SP reach start title image G12, the SP reach-dedicated performance in the second mode of SP reach is started as shown in FIG. 33(B). In this SP reach-only performance, an image GM showing the main character and an image GB showing the enemy B are displayed on the display section 50a.

Similar to the first mode, the content of the final phase (final stage) of the SP reach-only performance in the second mode differs depending on the result of the special symbol lottery (the special symbol fluctuation pattern being executed). Specifically, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a "jackpot," as shown in FIG. At the same time, a temporary stop display of production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is performed in a stop mode that suggests a jackpot. On the other hand, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a "lose", a display suggesting a loss (a display showing that enemy B has won the battle and is happy) is displayed as shown in Figure 33 (C-2). At the same time, the temporary stop display of effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is performed in a stop mode that suggests a reach loss. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 33(D), along with the main stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, the stop display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is also performed in the same stopping manner.

Next, the third aspect of SP reach will be explained. As shown in FIG. 34(A), in the third mode of SP reach, an SP reach start title image G13 that is different from the first mode and the second mode is displayed. This SP reach start title image G13 is an image indicating the character string "full rotation" (see FIG. 34(A)). In other words, this SP reach start title image G13 suggests that the content of the subsequent SP reach exclusive performance is a full rotation reach. Note that, unlike the first aspect and the second aspect, the SP reach background image G113 is not displayed behind the SP reach start title image G13.

After displaying the above-mentioned SP reach start title image G13, the SP reach-dedicated performance in the third aspect of SP reach, as shown in FIG. 34(B), is started. A full rotation reach is performed as a special performance for this SP reach. The full rotation reach is a performance in which three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed on the display section 50a in a state of three performance symbols including the same number. Specifically, a set of three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are scrolled from the top to the bottom of the display section 50a at a speed that is discernible to the player.

In the final phase (final stage) of the SP reach-dedicated performance in the third aspect of SP reach, the temporary stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is performed in a stop mode that suggests a jackpot. In the present embodiment, a temporary stop display is performed in a set of three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 including the number "7". Then, as shown in FIG. 34(C), along with the main stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, the stop display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is also performed in the same stopping manner.

As mentioned above, when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are permanently displayed as a set of three including the number "7" in the special pattern variation performance, the player receives the "jackpot symbol 1" or "jackpot symbol 3". It is possible to know that the person has won the election. By executing the full rotation reach of this embodiment in which the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 containing the number "7" are finally displayed in a stop state, the player can realize that the subsequent gaming state will be a jackpot gaming state. It is possible to understand that the game state will be changed to a high probability high base gaming state through the following steps. In other words, the third aspect of SP reach can be said to be an effect that suggests that the gaming state is changed to a high-probability, high-base gaming state via a jackpot gaming state.

7-3-3. Preview Performance When Special Figures Change Next, the preview performance when special symbols change in this embodiment will be explained. This special symbol change notice performance is a performance that can be executed during the execution of the special symbol fluctuation performance, and is a performance that foretells (suggests) the execution of the subsequent SP reach. In other words, when the special figure variation notice effect is executed, the SP reach is always executed in the same special figure variation effect.

There are four types of special symbol change notice performances in this embodiment: a first kind of notice performance, a second kind of notice performance, a third kind of notice performance, and a fourth kind of notice performance.

7-3-3-1. First Type Preview Performance The first type preview performance includes one that foretells the execution of SP reach in the first mode and one that foretells the execution of SP reach in the second mode.

In the first type of preview effect that foretells the execution of SP reach in the first mode, first, as shown in FIG. 35(A), a first title image G201 is displayed in the center of the display section 50a. This first title image G201 is an image indicating the character string "next time". By displaying this first title image G201, it is possible to suggest to the player that the special symbol change notice performance will be executed and that SP reach will be performed after this.

After displaying the first title image G201, execution of the first digest effect as shown in FIG. 35(B) is started on the display unit 50a. This first digest production is a production that summarizes (summarizes) the production of the SP reach exclusive production of the first aspect of SP reach, excluding the final stage, in a short time (specifically, 5 seconds). be. By executing such a first digest effect, it is possible to make the player associate the SP reach of the first aspect, and the player can be aware in advance that the SP reach of the first aspect will be performed as the subsequent SP reach ( It is now possible to recall

After execution of the first digest effect, a second title image G202 and a first subtitle image G203 shown in FIG. 35(C) are displayed on the display unit 50a. The second title image G202, like the first title image G201, is an image indicating the character string "next time." Therefore, by displaying the second title image G202, it is possible to once again suggest to the player that the special figure change notice effect will be executed and that the SP reach will be performed after this.

The first subtitle image G203 is an image indicating the character string "Enemy A appears." Enemy A is an enemy character that appears in the SP reach of the first aspect described above. Therefore, such a first subtitle image G203 allows the player to associate the SP reach of the first aspect. That is, in this first type preview performance, in addition to the execution of the first digest performance, the subsequent first subtitle image G203 also allows the player to associate the SP reach of the first aspect. Therefore, it is possible to make the player more strongly aware (remember) that the SP reach of the first aspect will be performed after this.

When the first type of preview effect that foretells the execution of the SP reach in the first mode is performed, the SP reach in the first mode is executed thereafter. That is, after the execution of such a first type preview performance, the SP reach in the form that the player was aware of (remembered) by the first type preview performance is executed.

In the first type of preview performance that foretells the execution of the SP reach in the second mode, first, as shown in FIG. 36(A), the above-mentioned first title image G201 is displayed in the center of the display section 50a. By displaying this first title image G201, it is possible to suggest to the player that the special symbol change notice performance will be executed and that SP reach will be performed after this.

After the first title image G201 is displayed, execution of the second digest effect as shown in FIG. 36(B) is started on the display unit 50a. This second digest performance is a performance that summarizes the performance of the SP reach exclusive performance of the second aspect of SP reach, excluding the final stage, in a short time. By executing such a second digest effect, it is possible to make the player associate the SP reach of the second aspect, and the player can be aware in advance that the SP reach of the second aspect will be performed as the subsequent SP reach ( It is now possible to recall

After execution of the second digest effect, a second subtitle image G204 is displayed on the display unit 50a in addition to the second title image G202 shown in FIG. 36(C). The second subtitle image G204 is an image indicating the character string "Enemy B appears." Enemy B is an enemy character that appears in the SP reach of the second aspect described above. Therefore, such a second subtitle image G204 allows the player to associate the second aspect of SP reach. That is, in this first type preview performance, in addition to the execution of the second digest performance, the subsequent second subtitle image G204 also allows the player to associate the SP reach of the second aspect. Therefore, it is possible to make the player more strongly aware (remember) that the SP reach of the second aspect will be performed after this.

When the first type of preview effect that foretells the execution of the SP reach in the second mode is performed, the SP reach in the second mode is executed thereafter. In other words, the first type preview performance that foretells the execution of the SP reach in the second mode is the same as the first type preview performance that foretells the execution of the first mode SP reach. The SP reach in the form that the player was aware of (remembered) is executed by the performance.

7-3-3-2. Second type preview performance The second type preview performance is a performance that foretells the execution of the SP reach in the first mode, similar to the first type preview performance that foretells the execution of the SP reach in the first mode. However, unlike the first type preview effect that foretells the execution of the SP reach in the first aspect, a subtitle image (third subtitle image G205 to be described later) that has no relation to the SP reach in the first aspect is displayed.

In the second type preview performance, first, as shown in FIG. 37(A), the above-described first title image G201 is displayed, similar to the first type preview performance that foretells the execution of the SP reach in the first mode. By displaying this first title image G201, it is possible to suggest to the player that the special symbol change notice performance will be executed and that SP reach will be performed after this.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 37(B), execution of the above-described first digest effect is started, similar to the first type preview effect that foretells the execution of the SP reach in the first mode. By executing such a first digest effect, it is possible to make the player associate the SP reach of the first aspect, and the player can be aware in advance that the SP reach of the first aspect will be performed as the subsequent SP reach ( It is now possible to recall

However, in the second type preview performance, after the first digest performance is executed, a third subtitle image G205 shown in FIG. 37(C) is displayed in addition to the second title image G202. The third subtitle image G205 is an image showing the character string "Grinning". Then, after such a second type of preview performance is performed, the first type of SP reach is executed in the same way as the first type of preview performance that foretells the execution of the first type of SP reach.

In the second type preview performance, there is no relationship between the content of the third subtitle image G205 and the content of the subsequent SP reach (SP reach exclusive performance) of the first aspect. Therefore, unlike the first digest effect, the display of this third subtitle image G205 makes it difficult for the player to associate SP reach in the first aspect, and by executing the first digest effect (FIG. 37(B)) This makes it possible to arouse doubts in players who are already aware (remembering) that SP reach will take place.

In particular, the second type of preview effect differs from the first type of preview effect, which foretells the execution of SP reach in the first mode, in that the third subtitle image G205 is displayed instead of the first subtitle image G203. . Therefore, a player who knows the first type preview performance that foretells the execution of the SP reach in the first aspect is likely to feel strange when the third subtitle image G205 of the second type preview performance is displayed. Therefore, it is possible for the player who feels strange to pay attention to the outcome of the subsequent special figure variation performance.

7-3-3-3. Third Type Preview Performance The third type preview performance is different from the first type preview performance described above, and is a performance that foretells an SP reach that is different (contradictory) to the SP reach that will be executed thereafter. Specifically, before the execution of the SP reach of the second aspect described above, it is an effect that suggests the execution of the SP reach of the first aspect instead of the execution of the second aspect of the SP reach. In other words, it is an effect that does not suggest the execution of the second aspect of SP reach that will be executed thereafter.

In this third type preview performance, the first title image G201 shown in FIG. 35(A) is displayed, and the first title image G201 shown in FIG. Execution of the first digest effect is started. Furthermore, after the first digest effect is executed, a second title image G202 and a first subtitle image G203 shown in FIG. 35(C) are displayed.

Therefore, similar to the first type of preview performance that foretells the execution of the SP reach in the first aspect, it is possible to suggest to the player that the special symbol change preview performance will be executed by displaying the first title image G201 and the second title image G202. It becomes. By executing the first digest effect and displaying the first subtitle image G203, it is possible to make the player associate SP reach in the first aspect. Therefore, it is possible to make the player more strongly aware (remember) that the SP reach of the first aspect will be performed after this.

However, unlike the first type of preview performance that foretells the execution of the first type of SP reach, the second type of SP reach is executed after the execution of such a third type of preview performance. Therefore, at the time of execution of the second aspect of SP reach, it is possible to surprise players who were aware (remembered) that the first aspect of SP reach would be performed due to the third type preview performance. .

In particular, a player who knows the first type of preview performance that foretells the execution of the first type of SP reach, and the subsequent execution of the first type of SP reach, is aware of the second type of preview performance after the execution of the third type of preview performance. It is easy to feel strange when SP reach is performed. Therefore, it is possible for the player who feels strange to pay attention to the outcome of the subsequent special figure variation performance.

7-3-3-4. Fourth Type Preview Performance The fourth type preview performance is a performance that foretells the execution of the third aspect of SP reach (so-called "full rotation reach"). The fourth type preview performance includes a first performance mode and a second performance mode. The fourth type of preview performance in the first performance mode is a performance in which the above-described second title image G202 is subsequently displayed after the above-described first title image G201 is displayed. On the other hand, the fourth type preview performance in the second performance mode is a performance that switches to the fourth type preview performance in the first performance mode while the above-described first type preview performance is being executed. In other words, the fourth type of preview performance in the second performance mode is a performance whose content (mode) is such that the above-mentioned special symbol change notice performance is performed a plurality of times.

First, the fourth type preview performance of the first performance mode will be explained. In the fourth type preview performance of the first performance mode, as shown in FIG. 38(A), the above-mentioned first title image G201 is displayed in the center of the display section 50a. By displaying this first title image G201, it is possible to suggest to the player that the special symbol change notice performance will be executed and that SP reach will be performed after this.

After displaying the first title image G201, a fourth subtitle image G206 is displayed on the display unit 50a in addition to the above-described second title image G202 shown in FIG. 38(B). The fourth subtitle image G206 is an image indicating the character string "Full rotation". Therefore, such a fourth subtitle image G206 allows the player to associate (recall) the third aspect of SP reach ("full rotation reach").

In this embodiment, after such a fourth type preview performance is performed, the third aspect of SP reach is executed. In other words, after the execution of the fourth type of preview performance in the first performance mode, the SP reach in the manner that the player was aware of is performed by executing the fourth type of preview performance. Therefore, the player can be certain in advance that the SP reach in the third mode will be executed by executing the fourth type preview effect in the first effect mode.

Next, the fourth type preview performance of the second performance mode will be explained. In the fourth type preview performance of the second performance mode, first, the first title image G201 shown in FIG. 39(A) is displayed, as in the case of the first performance mode. Thereby, it is possible to suggest to the player the start of execution of the special figure change notice performance.

However, after the first title image G201 is displayed, unlike the first effect mode, execution of the above-described first digest effect shown in FIG. 39(B) is started. This first digest performance has the same content as the performance performed in the first type preview performance, the second type preview performance, and the third type preview performance that foretell the execution of the SP reach in the first mode. By executing such a first digest effect, it is possible to make the player associate the SP reach of the first aspect, and the player can be aware in advance that the SP reach of the first aspect will be performed as the subsequent SP reach ( It is now possible to recall In this embodiment, a series of aspects consisting of the display of the first title image G201 shown in FIG. 39(A) and the first digest effect shown in FIG. This is called the first stage aspect).

This first-stage mode starts from the display of the first title image G201 (FIG. 35(A)) of the first type preview effect that foretells the execution of the SP reach of the first mode, to the display of the first digest effect (FIG. 35(B)). The content up to execution is the same. In other words, it is the same as the first half of the first type preview performance that foretells the execution of the SP reach in the first aspect. Therefore, from the previous aspect, it is difficult to judge whether it is a type 4 preview performance of the second performance mode or a type 1 preview performance that foretells the execution of SP reach in the first mode.

However, in the fourth type preview performance of the second performance mode, the display switches to the first title image G201 shown in FIG. 39(C) in the middle of execution of the first digest performance. Specifically, after the first digest effect with an execution period of 5 seconds has been performed for 3 seconds, the first title image G201 shown in FIG. 39(C) is displayed. That is, the execution of the first digest effect is finished earlier than the first type preview effect that foretells the execution of the SP reach of the first aspect, and the first title image G201 is displayed again. Thereby, the player can determine that the special symbol change notice performance being executed is not the first type notice performance that foretells the execution of the SP reach in the first mode. Moreover, since the first title image G201 is displayed during the execution of the first digest effect, the same as at the start of the various preview effects described above, the first type of preview effect that foretells the execution of the SP reach of the first aspect is displayed. It is possible to make it appear to the player that the execution has been interrupted and the execution of another special symbol change notice performance has started anew.

After the first title image G201 shown in FIG. 39(C) is displayed, the above-described second title image G202 and fourth subtitle image G206 shown in FIG. 39(D) are displayed. Therefore, like the fourth type preview performance of the first performance mode, the display of the fourth subtitle image G206 can make the player associate SP reach (``full rotation reach'') of the third mode. In this embodiment, a series of displays consisting of a first title image G201 shown in FIG. 39(C), a second title image G202 shown in FIG. 39(D), and a fourth subtitle image G206 are displayed. The aspect is referred to as the aspect of the latter part of the second presentation aspect (later aspect).

This latter stage mode includes the display of the first title image G201 shown in FIG. 38(A), the display of the second title image G202 shown in FIG. 38(B), and the display of the second title image G202 shown in FIG. , is the same as the display of the fourth subtitle image G206. In other words, it is the same as the fourth type preview performance of the first performance mode.

As a result of the above, the fourth preview performance of the second performance mode consisting of the first stage mode and the second stage mode described above is such that the execution of the first type preview performance that foretells the execution of the SP reach of the first mode is changed to the first performance mode midway. This is a production that switches to the execution of the 4th type preview production. Therefore, when the 4th type preview performance of the 2nd performance mode is executed, two special symbol change notice performances (the 1st type preview performance that foretells the execution of the SP reach of the 1st mode, and the 1st type notice performance of the 1st mode It is possible to show the player a performance that is a combination of four types of preview performances). In other words, by executing the fourth type preview performance in the second performance mode, it is possible to make it appear to the player that the special symbol change notice performance (notice performance) has been repeated twice.

In addition, in the first digest effect shown in FIG. 39(B) in the first stage mode, it is possible to make the player aware (remember) of the SP reach in the first mode as the SP reach executed after that, and the figure in the second stage mode By displaying the fourth subtitle image G206 of 39(D), it is possible to make the user aware (reminiscent) of the SP reach of the third aspect. However, in the fourth preview performance of the second performance mode, it is executed in the second stage mode after the first stage mode is executed, so when executing in the second stage mode, you are already aware that the SP reach of the first mode will be performed. In addition to being able to catch the surprise of the player who has been waiting, it is also possible to make the player aware (remember) that the SP reach in the third mode is performed instead of the SP reach in the first mode.

7-3-4. Symbol Change Performance Next, the symbol change performance in this embodiment will be explained based on FIG. 40. The symbol change performance is a performance that can change the numbers of the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are temporarily stopped and displayed after execution of reach or SP reach. There are five types of symbol change performances in this embodiment: a first symbol change performance, a second symbol change performance, a third symbol change performance, a fourth symbol change performance, and a fifth symbol change performance. The first symbol change performance, second symbol change performance, third symbol change performance, and fourth symbol change performance are performances that change the numbers of the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 before and after execution. On the other hand, the fifth symbol change performance is a performance that does not change the numbers of the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 before and after execution.

First, the first symbol change performance, the second symbol change performance, the third symbol change performance, and the fourth symbol change performance will be explained. The first symbol change performance is a performance that changes the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, which are temporarily stopped and displayed as a set of one kind of even numbered three, into a set of one kind of odd numbered three. In addition, the second symbol change production is a production that changes the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, which are temporarily stopped and displayed as a triple set of odd numbers of one type other than the number "7", to a triple set of the number "7". It is. Furthermore, the third symbol change performance is a performance that changes the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, which are temporarily stopped and displayed as a set of three even numbers of one kind, into a set of three numbers "7". In addition, the fourth symbol change performance is a performance that changes the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, which are temporarily stopped and displayed as a set of three even numbers of one type, to a set of three sets of odd numbers of one type other than "7". .

In this embodiment, when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in one type of even-numbered trio, the first symbol change performance, the third symbol change performance, or the fourth symbol change performance is executed. Sometimes it happens. On the other hand, when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a set of three odd numbers of one type other than the number "7", the second symbol change performance may be executed.

In these first symbol change production, second symbol change production, third symbol change production, and fourth symbol change production, first, a character image G120 consisting of a head and a line image G121 showing the character string "Chance!" in a speech bubble are displayed. A display effect (first display effect) is performed using (see FIG. 40(A)). FIG. 40(A) illustrates the case of the first symbol change performance, the third symbol change performance, or the fourth symbol change performance.

Following execution of the first display effect, a display effect (second display effect) using an image G122 indicating "blackout" as shown in FIG. 40(B) is performed. As a result, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are being temporarily stopped and displayed disappear from the display section 50a. Therefore, it is possible to surprise the player who was paying attention to the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 during the temporary stop display, and to draw the player's attention to the subsequent development of the performance.

After execution of the second display performance, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed again on the display section 50a (see FIG. 40(C)). When the symbol change performance is the first symbol change performance, performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in one type of odd-numbered trio. Further, when the symbol change performance is a second symbol change performance or a third symbol performance, performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a set of three numbers "7". In the case of the fourth symbol change performance, performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a set of three odd numbers of one type other than the number "7". FIG. 40(C) illustrates an example of the first symbol change performance, the third symbol change performance, or the fourth symbol change performance. In this embodiment, the symbol change performance ends when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are redisplayed.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 40(D), the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 redisplayed on the display section 50a are permanently displayed. Then, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also permanently displayed (see FIG. 40(D)). This ends the special figure variation performance.

Next, the fifth symbol change effect will be explained. This 5th symbol change performance is the temporary stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, which are temporarily stopped in a set of three even numbers of one type, or the temporary stop display is displayed in a set of three sets of odd numbers of one type other than the number "7". This is a performance that does not ultimately change the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 inside. In the present embodiment, when the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a set of three even numbers of one type, or the production pattern EZ1 is displayed in a set of three sets of odd numbers of one type other than the number "7". , EZ2, and EZ3 are being temporarily stopped and displayed, the fifth symbol change effect may be executed.

In this fifth symbol change performance, the first display performance shown in FIG. 40(A) and the above-mentioned first display performance shown in FIG. 2 display effects are performed. By executing the second display effect, the fifth symbol change effect also surprises the player who was paying attention to the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are being temporarily stopped and displayed, and also draws the player's attention to the development of the subsequent effect. It is now possible to do so.

After the execution of the second display performance, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed again on the display section 50a. However, in the case of the fifth symbol change performance, as shown in FIG. 40(E), the same performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 as before execution of the second display performance are temporarily stopped and displayed. Specifically, if the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 before the execution of the second display performance are a set of three odd numbers of one type other than the number "7", even after the execution of the second display performance, the same number " One type of odd-numbered three-set performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 other than "7" are temporarily stopped and displayed again. In addition, if the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 before the execution of the second display performance are a set of three even numbers of one type, even after the execution of the second display performance, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are the same set of three even numbers of the same type. EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed as temporarily stopped again.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 40(F), the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 redisplayed on the display section 50a are displayed in full stop mode, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also displayed in full stop mode.

7-3-5. Jackpot Ending Performance Next, the jackpot ending performance in this embodiment will be explained based on FIG. 41. The jackpot ending performance includes a first ending performance and a second ending performance.

The first ending performance is a performance that suggests that the gaming state will shift to a low probability high base gaming state after the end of the corresponding jackpot game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 41(A), in addition to the above-described right-handed image G108, an image G207 indicating the character string "Enter time-saving production mode" is displayed on the display unit 50a. By displaying the image G207, the player can understand that the state will shift to a low probability high base game state after the end of the jackpot game.

On the other hand, the second ending performance is a performance that suggests that the gaming state will shift to a high probability high base gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 41(B), in addition to the above-mentioned right-hand hitting image G108, an image G208 indicating the character string "Enter probability variable production mode" is displayed on the display unit 50a. By displaying the image G208, the player can understand that the state will shift to a high probability high base game state after the end of the jackpot game.

The second ending performance is performed as a jackpot ending performance accompanying the jackpot game after the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a set of three including odd numbers. Therefore, the player can determine whether the game state after the jackpot game is advantageous to the player (high It is possible to be certain that the game will be changed to a high-probability base gaming state.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, after passing through the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation patterns "P23", "P26", "P29", "P34", "P37", "P86", "P89", "P92" or "P95" A second ending performance is also performed as a jackpot ending performance accompanying the jackpot game. That is, after the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed as a set of three including even numbers, this is executed as a jackpot ending performance accompanying a part of the jackpot game. Therefore, this surprises players who had given up thinking that the state of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 before a jackpot game will shift to a low-probability high-base gaming state that is more disadvantageous than the high-probability high-base gaming state after a jackpot game. It is now possible. Therefore, the player can enjoy the subsequent games while feeling great joy.

In addition, the first ending performance is the above-mentioned special pattern fluctuation pattern "P23", "P26", among the jackpot games after the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a set of three including even numbers. It is executed as a jackpot ending accompanying a jackpot game that has passed through special pattern fluctuation patterns other than "P29", "P34", "P37", "P86", "P89", "P92" and "P95". Therefore, the player can be certain from the first ending performance that the gaming state will be changed to the low probability high base gaming state after the jackpot game.

7-3-6. Jackpot game preview performance (5th type preview performance, promotion performance)
Next, the preview performance (fifth type preview performance, promotion performance) during the jackpot game in this embodiment will be explained based on FIG. 42(A). This preview performance during the jackpot game is a performance that can be executed as a round performance in the jackpot performance mode during the jackpot game, and is also a performance that suggests execution of the subsequent second ending performance.

Specifically, as a round effect accompanying the execution of a predetermined round game (specifically, a 4R round game), a second title shown in FIG. In addition to image G202, a fifth subtitle image G209 is displayed on the display section 50a. The fifth subtitle image G209 is an image indicating the character string "Probability Variable Effect Mode". This fifth subtitle image G209 suggests the content of the subsequent second ending effect (that is, the display of image G208).

After execution of such jackpot game preview effect, the above-described second ending effect shown in FIG. 42(B) is executed.

In this embodiment, by displaying the fifth subtitle image G209 shown in FIG. 42(A), the player is convinced in advance (before the execution of the jackpot ending effect) that the second ending effect will be performed as the subsequent jackpot ending effect. It is now possible to do so.

Furthermore, during the execution of a jackpot game that has passed the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern "P23", "P26", "P29", "P34", "P37", "P86", "P89", "P92" or "P95" The second ending effect is performed. That is, after the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed as a set of three including even numbers, the game is executed in conjunction with a part of the jackpot game. Therefore, from the stop state of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 before the jackpot game, we have surprised players who had given up thinking that they would shift to a relatively disadvantageous gaming state (low probability high base gaming state) after the jackpot game. It is possible to poke. Therefore, the player can enjoy the subsequent games while feeling great joy during the execution of the round game.

8. Effects of the first embodiment As explained in detail above, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment has a normal gaming state (low probability low base gaming state), a low probability high base gaming state or a high probability high base gaming state. There is a first aspect of SP reach and a second aspect of SP reach, which suggest that there is a possibility of changing from a gaming state to a jackpot gaming state. Then, there is a special symbol variation preview performance (first type preview performance to third type preview performance) that foretells the execution of the SP reach in the first mode or the SP reach in the second mode. In addition, there is a third mode of SP reach that suggests that there is a change from the normal gaming state, low probability high base gaming state, or high probability high base gaming state to the jackpot gaming state, and the execution of the third mode of SP reach There is a preview performance (4th type preview performance) when the special figure changes. Furthermore, there is a second ending effect that suggests that there will be a change from the jackpot game state to a high probability high base game state, and a jackpot game preview performance (5th type preview performance, There is a promotion performance).

Therefore, if the player is in the normal gaming state, low-probability high-base gaming state, or high-probability high-base gaming state, he or she can expect the execution of the special symbol change notice performance, and even if the player is in the jackpot gaming state, For example, you can expect to see a preview performance performed during a jackpot game. In other words, the player can expect the advance notice performance to be executed whether it is during the special figure change or during the jackpot game.

Furthermore, while the various SP reach are effects that suggest a change (or possibility of change) of the gaming state to a jackpot gaming state, the second ending effect is a production that suggests a change of gaming state from a jackpot gaming state. It is. In other words, from the viewpoint of changing the game state regarding the jackpot game state, various SP reach and the second ending effect have different meanings. Therefore, the preview performance of this embodiment, which foretells the execution of various SP reach or the execution of the second ending performance, is capable of foretelling the execution of performances that have different meanings for each game state.

Further, the preview performance is a performance that displays the second title image G202 and various subtitle images on the display section 50a. Specifically, the second title image G202 is the same among the various preview performances, but the various subtitle images are different between the various preview performances. Furthermore, the various subtitle images sometimes suggest the performance content of the subsequent SP reach or the performance content of the second ending performance. Specifically, for example, the first subtitle image G203 of the first type preview effect suggests the content of the subsequent first aspect of SP reach, and the second subtitle image G204 of the first type preview effect suggests the subsequent second aspect. The fourth subtitle image G206 of the fourth type preview effect suggests the content of SP reach in the third mode. Further, the fifth subtitle image G209 of the fifth type preview performance suggests the content of the subsequent jackpot ending performance.

Therefore, according to the second title image G202, the special figure change notice performance (the first kind of notice performance, the second kind of notice performance, the third kind of notice performance, and the fourth kind of notice performance) also changes the notice performance during the jackpot game (the fifth kind of notice performance). It is possible for the player to understand that the (separate preview performance) is also the same preview performance. Moreover, when various subtitle images suggest the content of the suggestive performance, such as the first type of preview performance, the fourth type of preview performance, and the fifth type of preview performance, the display of the various subtitle images can be used to determine the subsequent performance. It is possible for the player to know the content of the performance (SP reach or second ending performance) in advance.

In particular, in this embodiment, in addition to the normal gaming state, the low-probability high-base gaming state, or the high-probability high-base gaming state, the preview performance may also be performed in the jackpot gaming state, so the player cannot execute the jackpot gaming. During the game, it is possible to expect a preview performance (a preview performance during a jackpot game) to be executed.

In addition, if the 4th type preview performance of the 2nd performance mode is executed while the normal gaming state, low probability high base gaming state, or high probability high base gaming state is set, then a jackpot will be won from the currently set gaming state. Changed to gaming state. Therefore, by executing the 4th type preview performance of the second performance mode in the normal gaming state, low probability high base gaming state, or high probability high base gaming state, the player can be sure of the subsequent change to the jackpot gaming state. It has become.

In addition, the 4th type preview performance in the 2nd performance mode is such that the 1st type preview performance that suggests the execution of SP reach in the 1st mode, and the 4th type preview performance in the 1st performance mode are performed consecutively. In other words, the special symbol variation notice performance other than the fourth type notice performance of the second performance mode is performed multiple times. A mode in which the game is played multiple times is more likely to have an impact on the player and attract the attention of the player, rather than once. Therefore, it is easy for the player to notice that the fourth type preview performance of the second performance mode is being performed.

In addition, the fourth type preview performance of the second performance mode includes a first stage mode as shown in FIGS. 39(A) and 39(B), and a first stage mode as shown in FIGS. 39(C) and 39(D) There is a subsequent stage mode which is the same mode as the fourth type preview performance of the first mode. The first mode is a mode in which a first type preview effect suggesting the execution of the first mode of SP reach is performed, which is different from the content of the SP reach that will be executed afterwards. , the fourth type preview performance of the first performance mode is performed, which suggests the content of the first performance to be executed subsequently.

Therefore, it is possible to make the player aware (reminiscent) that the SP reach of the first aspect will be performed with the performance content suggested by the previous aspect. On top of that, the later mode surprises players who were already aware that the SP reach of the first mode will occur, and the SP reach of the third mode is not the SP reach of the first mode. It is now possible to become conscious (remember) of what is being done.

Moreover, as mentioned above, the SP reach of the third aspect is a "full rotation reach", and finally, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in full stop as a set of three including the number "7". In this embodiment, the main stop display of the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 including the number "7" indicates the winning of "jackpot symbol 1" or "jackpot symbol 3." Therefore, the SP reach in the third aspect is a presentation content that suggests that the gaming state is changed to a high probability high base gaming state via a jackpot gaming state.

As described above, by executing the fourth type preview performance of the second performance mode including the latter stage mode, it is possible to make the player understand the transition to the jackpot gaming state and furthermore the subsequent transition to the high probability high base gaming state. It becomes. Therefore, it is possible to give surprise and joy (excitement) to the player who was aware that the subsequent SP reach would be carried out based on the performance content suggested by the previous aspect.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 35 and 36, the first type preview performance is a performance that suggests the contents of the SP reach performance that will be executed subsequently, whereas the second type preview performance is a performance that suggests the contents of the SP reach performance that will be executed afterwards. ), this is an effect using a third subtitle image G205 that does not suggest the contents of the SP reach effect that will be executed subsequently. If the third subtitle image G205 is used to perform a type 2 preview effect that does not suggest the contents of the subsequent SP reach effect, the performance of the SP reach that will be executed will be It is difficult for players to recognize the content of the performance. Therefore, the player can easily notice the execution of the second type preview performance, and can know in advance that the gaming state will be changed to the jackpot gaming state after the execution.

Further, the third type preview performance is, as described above, a performance that suggests SP reach performance content that is different from the SP reach performance content that will be executed thereafter. Therefore, when such a type 3 preview performance is performed, the player is unable to find the relationship between the SP reach and the type 3 preview performance compared to when the first type preview performance is executed. It is easy to feel uncomfortable. Therefore, the player can easily notice the execution of such a third type preview performance, and can know in advance that the gaming state will be changed to the jackpot gaming state after the execution.

Furthermore, as described above, the fourth type preview performance of the second performance mode is performed during the execution of the first type preview performance that suggests the execution of the SP reach of the first mode. The mode is such that the mode switches to the execution of the performance. After that, the third aspect of SP reach is performed. In addition, if the execution of the 1st type preview effect that suggests the execution of SP reach in the 1st mode does not switch to the execution of the 4th type preview effect in the 1st mode, after the execution of the 1st type preview effect, , the first aspect of SP reach is performed.

Therefore, when the first type of preview performance that suggests the execution of the first type of SP reach is switched to the fourth type of preview performance of the first type of performance and the third type of SP reach is performed, the first type of SP reach is performed. The player who was already aware (remembered) of executing the reach is caught by surprise and can expect the execution of the second suggestion effect in advance.

Further, the SP reach in the third aspect is an SP reach in which a jackpot is determined, and suggests that the possibility of a jackpot is relatively higher than the SP reach in the first aspect. Therefore, by switching the preview performance from the 1st type preview performance that suggests the execution of the SP reach in the 1st mode to the 4th type preview performance in the 1st mode, the player can improve his or her expectations for the jackpot. ing.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 38(A) and 39(C), when switching from the first type preview performance that suggests the execution of SP reach in the first mode to the fourth type preview performance in the first production mode, The fourth type preview performance of the first performance mode is started from the beginning. Therefore, it is possible to indicate to the player that the preview effect will be executed again. In other words, it is possible to give the player the impression that the preview performance is repeated. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the execution of the fourth type preview performance of the first performance mode, which is a repeated preview performance.

9. Modification Example Next, a modification example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment will be described. In addition, in the description of the modification example, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Furthermore, the technical features in the first embodiment 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 SP reach is a suggestive effect that suggests that there is a possibility of a change in the gaming state. However, reach effects other than SP reach (for example, N reach and L reach) may be used as such suggestion effects. In addition, the jackpot ending performance (second ending performance) is a suggestive performance that suggests that there is a possibility of a change in the game state. However, instead of the jackpot ending performance, a round performance of a predetermined round or a jackpot opening performance may be used as such a suggestion performance.

In addition, in the first embodiment, among the special pattern variation effects, during the execution of the normal variation, that is, before the reach, the preview effects (special pattern variation preview effect, 1st type preview effect, 2nd type preview effect, 3rd type preview effect) The system has a configuration that allows execution of a type 4 preview performance and a type 4 preview performance. However, a configuration in which the preview performance can be executed after the reach of the special symbol variation performance may be used.

Specifically, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which a preview performance (notice performance at the time of special symbol change) is switched to during execution of N reach, and then a suggestion performance is performed. Suggestive performances in this configuration include, for example, N reach, L reach, and SP reach, which are different from the previously performed N reach. Alternatively, for example, a preview performance may be executed in parallel while N reach is being executed, and a suggestive performance may be performed after the execution of the preview performance. Suggestive performances in this configuration include, for example, an N reach that is different from the previously performed N reach, an L reach, and an SP reach. Further, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which the preview effect is switched to during the execution of L reach, and the suggestion effect is performed thereafter. Suggestive performances in this configuration include, for example, an L reach that is different from the previously performed L reach, and an SP reach. Alternatively, for example, a preview performance may be executed in parallel while the L reach is being executed, and a suggestive performance may be performed after the execution of the preview performance. Suggestive performances in this configuration include, for example, an L reach that is different from the previously performed L reach, and an SP reach. Furthermore, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which the preview performance is switched to during the execution of SP reach, and then the suggestion performance is performed. An example of the suggestive performance in this configuration is an SP reach that is different from the previously performed SP reach. Alternatively, for example, a preview performance may be executed in parallel during the execution of SP reach, and a suggestive performance may be performed after the execution of the preview performance. An example of the suggestive performance in this configuration is an SP reach that is different from the previously performed SP reach.

Alternatively, the preview performance may be executed from the start of the special figure variation performance instead of during the execution of the special figure variation performance.

Further, in the first embodiment, the jackpot game preview performance (fifth type preview performance) can be executed during the execution of four rounds of round performances in the jackpot performance mode. However, the structure may be such that the jackpot game preview performance can be executed during the execution of round performances other than the 4th round, jackpot opening performance, and jackpot ending performance in the jackpot performance mode.

Specifically, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which a preview performance (notice performance during a jackpot game) is switched to during the execution of two rounds of round performance, and then a suggestion performance is performed. Suggestive performances in this configuration include, for example, round performances after the third round and jackpot ending performances. Alternatively, for example, a preview performance may be executed in parallel during the execution of two rounds of round performances, and a suggestive performance may be performed after the execution of the preview performance. Suggestive performances with this configuration include, for example, round performances after the third round and jackpot ending performances. Alternatively, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which the jackpot opening performance is switched to a preview performance, and then a suggestion performance is performed. Suggestive performances with this configuration include, for example, round performances and jackpot ending performances. Alternatively, for example, a preview performance may be executed in parallel while the jackpot opening performance is being executed, and a suggestion performance may be performed after the execution of the preview performance. Suggestive performances with this configuration include, for example, round performances and jackpot ending performances.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the suggestion performance is executed (successively) following the execution of the preview performance (the special symbol change preview performance, the jackpot game preview performance). However, although the suggestion effect is executed consecutively to the execution of the special figure change notice effect, it may be configured such that the suggestion effect is executed after a period of time (after a while) after the completion of the execution of the notice effect during the jackpot game. . Conversely, although the suggestion performance is executed consecutively to the execution of the notice performance during the jackpot game, it may be configured that the suggestion performance is executed a while after the completion of the execution of the notice performance during the special symbol change. Further, the special figure change notice performance and the jackpot game notice performance may be configured such that the suggestion performance is executed some time after the completion of their execution.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the low-probability, high-base gaming state is set as a specific gaming state, and the high-probability, high-base gaming state is set as an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the specific gaming state. However, as a combination of the specific gaming state and the advantageous gaming state, the low probability low base gaming state may be the specific gaming state and the high probability high base gaming state may be the advantageous gaming state. Further, the low probability low base gaming state may be a specific gaming state, and the high probability low base gaming state may be an advantageous gaming state. Furthermore, the low probability low base gaming state may be a specific gaming state, and the low probability high base gaming state may be an advantageous gaming state.

Alternatively, the high probability low base gaming state may be a specific gaming state, and the high probability high base gaming state may be an advantageous gaming state. The advantageous gaming state is more advantageous than the specific gaming state in that the player can aim for a jackpot without significantly reducing the number of game balls he owns. Furthermore, the high probability low base gaming state may be a specific gaming state, and the low probability high base gaming state may be an advantageous gaming state. The advantageous gaming state is more advantageous than the specific gaming state in that the player can aim for a jackpot without significantly reducing the number of game balls he owns. Further, the low probability high base gaming state may be a specific gaming state, and the high probability low base gaming state may be an advantageous gaming state. The advantageous gaming state is more advantageous than the specific gaming state in that it is easier to win a jackpot.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the second ending performance is a second suggestion performance that suggests a change from the jackpot gaming state to the high probability high base gaming state. However, the performance (first ending performance) that suggests a change from the jackpot gaming state to the low probability high base gaming state may be used as the second suggesting performance. In that case, the advantageous gaming state may be a low probability, high base gaming state. Further, a performance suggesting a change from a jackpot gaming state to a high probability low base gaming state may be used as a second suggestion performance. In that case, the advantageous gaming state may be a high probability low base gaming state.

Alternatively, the second suggestion performance may be a performance that suggests a change from the jackpot gaming state to the low probability low base gaming state.

Further, in the first embodiment, the second title image G202 indicating the character string "next time" is used as the first identification information. However, other than the second title image G202, such as the character "next", the character string "notice", the character string "next notice", the character "notice", the character string "next report", the character string "next report", or the character string It may also be an image indicating "next week", the character string "NEXT", or the character string "NEXT".

Further, in the first embodiment, the second title image G202 indicating the character string "next time" is used as the first identification information. However, other than the second title image G202, such as the character "next", the character string "notice", the character string "next notice", the character "notice", the character string "next report", the character string "next report", or the character string It may also be an image indicating "next week", the character string "NEXT", or the character string "NEXT".

Further, in the first embodiment, the third subtitle image G205 indicating the character string "grinning" is used as the second identification information of the second type preview effect. However, the image may be a character or a character string other than the third subtitle image G205 and may be an image indicating a character or a character string that has no relevance to the content of the SP reach (SP reach exclusive effect) of the first aspect. In addition, for example, the character "V", the character string "Lucky", the character string "Congratulations", and the character "Congratulations", although they are not related to the contents of the first aspect of SP Reach (SP Reach exclusive performance), the player It may also be an image showing characters or character strings that may remind people of a jackpot.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the first type of preview effect that foretells the execution of the SP reach in the first aspect is the display of the first title image G201 shown in FIG. 35(A), the display of the first title image G201 shown in FIG. The image effect is one in which the first digest effect is executed and the second title image G202 and first subtitle image G203 shown in FIG. 35(C) are sequentially displayed. However, the first type preview effect that foretells the execution of the SP reach in the first aspect may be an image effect in which only the second title image G202 and the first subtitle image G203 are displayed. In other words, the effect may be such that only each image shown in FIG. 35(C) is displayed.

In addition, the first type preview effect that foretells the execution of the SP reach in the second mode is performed by displaying the first title image G201 shown in FIG. 36(A), executing the second digest effect shown in FIG. 36(B), and , an image effect in which a second title image G202 and a second subtitle image G204 shown in FIG. 36(C) are sequentially displayed. However, the first type preview effect that foretells the execution of the SP reach in the second aspect may be an image effect in which only the second title image G202 and the second subtitle image G204 are displayed. In other words, the effect may be such that only each image shown in FIG. 36(C) is displayed.

Furthermore, the second type preview effect is performed by displaying the first title image G201 shown in FIG. 37(A), executing the first digest effect shown in FIG. 37(B), and performing the second title image G201 shown in FIG. 37(C). The image effect is such that the image G202 and the third subtitle image G205 are displayed sequentially. However, the second type preview effect may be an image effect in which only the second title image G202 and the third subtitle image G205 are displayed. In other words, the effect may be such that only each image shown in FIG. 37(C) is displayed.

Moreover, the fourth type preview performance of the first performance mode is displayed by displaying the first title image G201 shown in FIG. 38(A), and displaying the second title image G202 and the fourth subtitle image G206 shown in FIG. 38(B). The image production was performed in sequence. However, the fourth type preview effect of the first effect mode may be an image effect in which only the second title image G202 and the fourth subtitle image G206 are displayed. In other words, the effect may be such that only each image shown in FIG. 38(B) is displayed.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the third type preview effect is performed before the execution of the SP reach of the second aspect, an effect that suggests the execution of the SP reach of the first aspect instead of the execution of the SP reach of the second aspect. And so. However, for example, the third type preview performance may be a performance that suggests the execution of the SP reach of the second mode instead of the execution of the first mode of SP reach before the execution of the first mode of SP reach. In addition, for example, the third type of notice effect may be used as a performance that suggests the execution of the first or second form of SP reach, rather than the execution of the third form of SP reach, before the execution of the third form of SP reach. good.

Further, in the first embodiment, both the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table include a variation pattern in which a preview performance is performed at the time of special figure variation. However, only the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table may include a variation pattern in which a preview performance is performed at the time of special figure variation. Alternatively, only the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table may include a variation pattern in which a preview performance is performed at the time of special figure variation.

In addition, in the first embodiment, a mode in which the special symbol change notice performance is performed twice other than the fourth type of notice performance of the second performance mode is defined as the second performance mode (special mode). However, the special mode may be a mode in which a special symbol change notice performance other than the fourth type preview performance of the second performance mode is repeated three or more times.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the first type of preview effect suggesting the execution of SP reach in the first mode and the fourth type of preview effect in the first mode are continuously performed in the second mode. It was made into a presentation mode (special mode). However, among the special symbol change notice performances other than the 4th type preview performance of the 2nd production mode, those other than the 1st type preview production that suggests the execution of the SP reach of the 1st mode, and A special mode may be a mode in which the fourth type preview performance is performed continuously. Specifically, for example, the special mode may be a mode in which the fourth type preview performance of the first performance mode is performed twice in succession.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the first type of preview performance that suggests the execution of SP reach in the first mode is performed first, and the fourth type of preview performance in the first performance mode is performed after that. A second presentation mode (special mode) was adopted. However, a special mode may be such that the fourth type preview performance of the first performance mode is performed first, and the first type preview performance suggesting the execution of the SP reach of the first mode is performed thereafter.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, during the execution of the first type preview effect that suggests the execution of SP reach in the first mode, the mode is switched to the fourth type preview effect of the first mode that is executed from the beginning. was set as the second presentation mode (special mode). However, a special mode may be such that during the execution of the first type preview performance that suggests the execution of the SP reach of the first mode, it is switched to the fourth type preview performance of the first performance mode that is executed halfway. In addition, a special mode was defined as a mode in which the first type of preview performance that suggests the execution of the first mode of SP reach is switched to the fourth type of preview performance of the first mode, but the SP reach of the first mode is The special mode may be such that after the first type preview performance that suggests the execution of , the first type of preview performance is switched to the fourth type preview performance of the first performance mode.

Further, in the first embodiment, the pachinko game machine PY1, which is so-called "first type" or "DigiPachi", is shown as the game machine. However, gaming machines are classified into so-called "Third Type" pachinko machines, which are called "rights property", and so-called "Third Type" pachinko machines that have both the characteristics of the "First Type" Pachinko gaming machines and the characteristics of the "Second Type" Pachinko gaming machines. It may also be used as a pachinko game machine that is said to be a "mix of 1 type and 2 types." Alternatively, the pachinko game machine may be a so-called "ST machine" in which the probability of winning is controlled to be high during a special time (ST) period.

10. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The following inventions (Inventions A1 to A4, Inventions B1 to B5, and Inventions C1 to C3) are shown in the above embodiments. In the description of the invention described below, corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiments, and symbols used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

Invention A1 is
A setting means (game control microcomputer 101 that executes the game state setting process of the special operation process (S106)) for setting one game state from a plurality of game states;
A production execution means (sub control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined production;
The performance execution means is
It is possible to perform suggestive effects (SP reach and second ending effects) that suggest that there is a possibility of a change in the gaming state,
It is possible to execute a preview performance that foretells the execution of the suggestive performance,
The plurality of gaming states include a first gaming state (normal gaming state (low probability low base gaming state), low probability high base gaming state, high probability high base gaming state) and a first gaming state different from the first gaming state. There are 2 gaming states (jackpot gaming state) and
The preview performances include a first preview performance (a special symbol change notice performance) that can be executed while the first gaming state is set, and a second preview performance (a jackpot performance that can be executed while the second gaming state is set). This is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) characterized by having a game-time preview performance).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the player can expect the preview performance to be executed even when the first gaming state is being set or when the second gaming state is being set, which is different from the first gaming state. . When the preview performance is performed, it is possible to further expect the game state being set to be changed by the subsequent execution of the suggestion performance.

Invention A2 is
The gaming machine according to invention A1,
The first gaming state includes a specific gaming state (for example, a low probability high base gaming state) and an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the specific gaming state (for example, a high probability high base gaming state),
The setting means includes:
When the gaming state is set to the first gaming state, there are times when the first gaming state is changed to the second gaming state,
When the gaming state is set to the second gaming state, when changing from the second gaming state to the specific gaming state and when changing from the second gaming state to the advantageous gaming state, can be,
The suggestive effect includes a first suggestive effect (SP reach) that suggests that there is a possibility of changing from the first gaming state to the second gaming state, and a change from the second gaming state to the advantageous gaming state. There is a second hint production (second ending production) that suggests a change in
The first preview performance is one that foretells the execution of the first suggestion performance,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the second preview performance is one that foretells the execution of the second suggestion performance.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, if the first preview performance is performed during the setting of the first game state, the player can move from the first game state to the second game state by subsequently executing the first suggestion performance. It is possible to expect a change in the gaming state to the state. On the other hand, if the second preview performance is performed during the setting of the second gaming state, it is possible to confirm that the gaming state will be changed from the second gaming state to the advantageous gaming state by subsequently executing the second suggestion performance. . In other words, the preview performance can announce the execution of a suggestive performance that has a different meaning depending on the game state.

Invention A3 is
The gaming machine according to invention A2,
The aforementioned preview performance is
This is an effect that displays first identification information (second title image G202) and second identification information (first subtitle image G203, etc.) on a predetermined display section (50a),
The first identification information is
The first preview performance and the second preview performance are the same,
The second identification information is
The game machine is characterized in that the first preview performance and the second preview performance are different, and the game machine sometimes suggests the performance content of the suggested performance to be executed.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the first identification information indicates that the first preview performance that can be executed in the first game state and the second preview performance that can be executed in the second game state are the same preview performance. It is possible for the person to understand the situation. Furthermore, when the second identification information suggests the performance content of the suggestion performance, it is possible to let the player know in advance the performance content of the subsequent suggestion performance based on the second identification information.

Invention A4 is
The gaming machine according to invention A1, invention A2 or invention A3,
A propriety determination means (game control microcomputer 101 that executes the special symbol standby process of the special operation process (S106)) that determines the propriety of the jackpot;
A special game execution means capable of executing a special game (a game control microcomputer 101 that executes the jackpot game control process of the separate operation process (S106)),
The gaming machine is characterized in that the second gaming state is a gaming state in which the special game is played by winning the jackpot.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the player expects the preview performance to be executed both when a gaming state in which a special game is being played is set and when that gaming state is not set. is possible.

Invention B1 is
A setting means (game control microcomputer 101 that executes the game state setting process of the special operation process (S106)) for setting one game state from a plurality of game states;
A production execution means (sub control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined production;
The plurality of gaming states include a normal gaming state and an advantageous gaming state (jackpot gaming state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to execute the first performance (SP reach),
A second performance (notice performance) that suggests the execution of the first performance can be executed,
The second performance includes a normal performance (for example, a first type preview performance) and a special performance (a fourth type preview performance in the second performance mode),
This gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) is characterized in that when the special performance is executed during the setting of the normal gaming state, the normal gaming state is subsequently changed to the advantageous gaming state.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the player can be sure of the subsequent change to the advantageous gaming state by executing the special performance in the normal gaming state.

Invention B2 is
The gaming machine according to invention B1,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the special performance mode includes a special mode (second performance mode) in which the normal performance is performed a plurality of times in succession.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the mode in which the normal performance is performed multiple times in succession is more likely to have an impact on the player than the mode in which the normal performance is performed once. Easy to attract attention. Therefore, if a special performance is being performed in a special manner, the player is likely to notice this.

Invention B3 is
The gaming machine according to invention B2,
The first performance has multiple types of performance contents,
The special modes include a first mode (the mode shown in FIGS. 39(A) and 39(B)) and a second mode after the first mode (the mode shown in FIGS. 39(C) and 39(D)). and includes,
The first stage mode is a mode in which the normal performance is performed which suggests a performance content different from the performance content of the first performance to be executed subsequently,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the latter mode is a mode in which the normal performance indicating the content of the first performance to be executed subsequently is performed.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to make the player aware that the first performance will be performed with the performance content suggested by the previous stage mode. Based on this, it is possible to surprise the player by using the second stage mode and to make him/her aware that the first performance will be performed based on the performance content suggested by the second stage mode, rather than the performance content suggested by the first stage mode. .

Invention B4 is
The gaming machine according to invention B3,
A propriety determination means (game control microcomputer 101 that executes the special symbol standby process of the special operation process (S106)) that determines the propriety of the jackpot;
A special game execution means capable of executing a special game (a game control microcomputer 101 that executes the jackpot game control process of the separate operation process (S106)),
The advantageous gaming state is a gaming state when the special game is played due to the winning of the jackpot,
The normal gaming states include a first normal gaming state (for example, a low probability high base gaming state) and a second normal gaming state (for example, a high probability high base gaming state) that is more advantageous to the player than the first normal gaming state. (game status) and
The performance content of the first performance includes special suggestion content that suggests that the gaming state is changed from the normal gaming state to the second normal gaming state via the advantageous gaming state,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the latter stage mode is a mode in which the normal performance is performed which suggests that the performance content of the first performance to be executed thereafter is the special suggestion content. .

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, by executing the special performance, the player can grasp the transition to the advantageous gaming state and furthermore the subsequent transition to the second normal gaming state which is more advantageous than the first normal gaming state. It is possible to do so. Therefore, it is possible to surprise and delight (excite) the player who was aware that the first performance would be performed with the performance content suggested by the previous aspect.

Invention B5 is
The gaming machine according to invention B4,
The normal performance suggests the performance content of the first performance to be executed thereafter,
The mode of the special performance includes a first mode (a mode of a second type preview performance or a third type preview performance) that is a mode other than the special mode and does not suggest the content of the first performance to be executed thereafter. (mode of production),
When the normal performance is executed during the setting of the normal gaming state, there are times when the normal gaming state is changed to the advantageous gaming state and times when it is not changed,
The gaming machine is characterized in that when the special performance is executed in the first mode during the setting of the normal gaming state, the normal gaming state is subsequently changed to the advantageous gaming state.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a special performance is performed in the first mode that does not suggest the performance content of the subsequent first performance, when a normal performance that suggests the performance content of the first performance is executed, It is more difficult for the player to recognize the content of the first performance to be executed. Therefore, the player can easily notice that the special performance is executed in the first mode different from the normal performance, and can know in advance that the gaming state will be changed to the advantageous gaming state.

Invention B6 is
The gaming machine according to invention B5,
The normal performance suggests the performance content of the first performance to be executed thereafter,
The mode of the special performance includes a second mode (a mode of a third type preview performance) that is a mode other than the special mode and that suggests a production content different from the production content of the first production to be executed thereafter. ),
When the normal performance is executed during the setting of the normal gaming state, there are times when the normal gaming state is changed to the advantageous gaming state and times when it is not changed,
The gaming machine is characterized in that when the special performance is executed in the second mode during the setting of the normal gaming state, the normal gaming state is subsequently changed to the advantageous gaming state.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when a special performance is performed in a second mode different from the performance content of the subsequent first performance, when a normal performance suggesting the performance content of the first performance is executed, Moreover, the player is more likely to feel uncomfortable because he or she cannot find the relationship between the first performance and the second performance. Therefore, the player can easily notice the execution of the special performance in the second mode, and can know in advance that the gaming state will be changed to the advantageous gaming state.

Invention C1 is
A propriety determination means (game control microcomputer 101 that executes the special symbol standby process of the special operation process (S106)) that determines the propriety of the jackpot;
A production execution means (sub control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined production;
The performance execution means is
It is possible to perform a suggestion that suggests there is a possibility of a jackpot,
It is possible to perform preview performances,
The suggestion production includes a first suggestion production (for example, SP reach in the first mode) and a second suggestion production (SP reach in the third mode),
The preview performance includes a first preview performance that can foretell the execution of the first suggestion performance (a first type preview performance that suggests the execution of the SP reach of the first aspect), and a preview performance that foretells the execution of the second suggestion performance. There is a second preview performance (the fourth type of preview performance of the first performance mode),
The aforementioned preview performance is
There are times when the first preview performance switches to the second preview performance,
If the first preview performance is not switched to the second preview performance, the first suggestion performance may be performed after the execution of the first preview performance,
A gaming machine (pachinko) characterized in that when the first preview performance is switched to the second preview performance, the second suggestion performance is performed without performing the first suggestion performance after the execution of the first notification performance. This is a gaming machine PY1).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the first preview performance is switched to the second preview performance and the second suggestion performance is performed, a game in which the execution of the first suggestion performance has already been considered due to the first preview performance The person can be caught by surprise and can once again look forward to the execution of the second suggestion effect.

Invention C2 is
The gaming machine according to invention C1,
The second suggestion is
This gaming machine is characterized in that the performance suggests that the possibility of a jackpot is relatively higher than the first suggestion performance.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the player can improve his/her expectations for a big win by switching the preview performance from the first preview performance to the second preview performance.

Invention C3 is
The gaming machine according to invention C2,
The gaming machine is characterized in that when switching from the first preview performance to the second preview performance, the second preview performance is started from the beginning.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to indicate to the player that the preview effect will be executed again. In other words, it is possible to give the player the impression that the preview performance is repeated. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the execution of the second preview performance, which is a repeated preview performance.

50a...Display unit 101...Game control microcomputer 120...Sub control board (effect execution means)
121... Production control microcomputer G202... Second title image (first identification information)
G203...First subtitle image (second identification information)
G204...Second subtitle image (second identification information)
G205...Third subtitle image (second identification information)
G206...Fourth subtitle image (second identification information)
G209...Fifth subtitle image (second identification information)
PY1...Pachinko game machine (gaming machine)

Claims (1)

a setting means for setting one gaming state from a plurality of gaming states;
A performance execution means capable of executing a predetermined performance,
The plurality of gaming states include a normal gaming state and an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to execute the first performance,
It is possible to execute a second performance accompanied by an opening display in a specific manner at the start of execution,
The first performance includes a first specific performance and a second specific performance,
The second performance includes a normal performance and a special performance different from the normal performance,
The normal performance includes a first normal performance that can preview the execution of the first specific performance, and a second normal performance that can preview the execution of the second specific performance,
The first normal performance is
Containing a special performance dedicated to the first normal performance following the opening display,
The first normal performance and the second normal performance are
Execution can be started at a predetermined first timing,
The special performance is
The first normal performance is interrupted at a second timing in the middle of the special performance of the first normal performance started at the first timing, and the performance is switched to the second normal performance,
A gaming machine characterized in that when the special performance is executed in the normal gaming state, the normal gaming state is subsequently changed to the advantageous gaming state.

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