JP7381043B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, a variable display of special symbols is executed on the condition that a game ball enters a starting hole. After the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner, the special symbols are stopped and displayed. Here, when a specific special symbol is stopped and displayed, the game is controlled to an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player (see Patent Document 1).

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the variable display of special symbols that cannot be started is stored as a pending memory. Then, a pending icon corresponding to each of the variable displays of the special symbols held and stored and the corresponding icons corresponding to the variable displays of the special symbols are displayed.

JP 2018-88993 Publication

However, there is still room for improvement with regard to the hold icon and gaming machines capable of displaying the icon, in order to improve gaming interest.

The gaming machine according to the present invention includes:
Equipped with a performance execution means capable of executing a predetermined performance,
The performance execution means is a gaming machine that may display a specific image in response to the generation of the right to determine whether to enter a special gaming state advantageous to the player,
The display mode of the specific image includes a normal mode and a special mode that suggests that the possibility of entering the special gaming state is higher than the normal mode,
The performance execution means is
When displaying the specific image in the normal mode, a shielding effect may be performed to make the specific image invisible;
After the specific image in the normal mode is hidden by the shielding effect, the specific image changed to the special mode may appear in response to the end of the shielding effect;
When the shielding effect is being executed, there are times when a foreshadowing effect indicating that the specific image may change to the special mode is executed once, and there are times when the foreshadowing effect is executed twice. ,
When the foreshadowing performance is executed once in the shielding performance, the shielding performance ends in response to the execution of the foreshadowing performance, and the specific state changed to the special mode according to the end of the shielding performance. Images may appear,
When the foreshadowing performance is executed twice in the shielding performance, the shielding performance continues without ending in response to the first execution of the foreshadowing performance, and in that state, the second foreshadowing performance is performed. is executed, and in response to the execution of the second precursory effect, the shielding effect ends, and in response to the end of the shielding effect, the specific image changed to the special mode may appear. ,
The special aspect includes a first special aspect and a second special aspect,
The first special aspect may appear in response to the end of the shielding effect, while the second special aspect may not appear in response to the end of the shielding effect,
When the specific image in the normal mode is displayed, the display mode of the specific image changes to the second special mode without performing the shielding effect, and then the display mode changes from the second special mode to the second special mode. It is characterized in that it may change to the first special mode .

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decline in gaming interest.

1 is a perspective view of a pachinko game machine according to a basic embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of a game board unit. (A) is a front view illustrating the standby state of the movable plate body, (B) is a front view illustrating the moving state of the movable plate body, and (C) is a front view illustrating the rotating state of the movable plate body. It is a front view of display devices. 1 is a rear view of a pachinko gaming machine according to a basic embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the game control board side. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the production control board side. (A) is a table showing general map related determination information, and (B) is a table showing special pattern related determination information. (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 first look-ahead determination table. This is a second look-ahead determination table. (A) is a jackpot game control table, and (B) is a game state setting table. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a demo video, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of a setting screen. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a first normal background image, (B) is a diagram showing an example of a second normal background image, and (C) is a diagram showing an example of a third normal background image. FIG. 3D is a diagram showing an example of a background image for probability variation, and FIG. 3E is a diagram showing an example of a background image for time saving. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot opening performance, (B) is a diagram showing an example of a round performance, and (C) is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot ending performance. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a production pattern, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of a production pattern display area. It is a diagram showing an example of a special symbol variation effect with no reach. It is a diagram showing an example from the start of the special figure variation performance until reaching the reach. It is a figure showing an example of N reach. It is a figure showing an example of SP reach. It is a figure showing an example of SP reach, and is a continuation of Drawing 23. It is a figure showing an example of SP reach, and is a continuation of Drawing 24. It is a figure showing an example of a movable object production. It is a figure showing an example of operation performance. It is a diagram showing an example of a hold performance. It is a figure showing an example of a pending icon change notice. It is a figure showing an example of a pending icon change notice. It is a flowchart of game control main processing. It is a flowchart of game control side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of sensor detection processing. 34 is a flowchart of sensor detection processing, and is a diagram continuing from FIG. 33. FIG. It is a flowchart of normal operation processing. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol standby processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol confirmation processing. It is a flowchart of production control main processing. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. 3 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing. 45 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing, and is a diagram continuing from FIG. 44. FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating how a first special hold change is performed in which the hold icon changes from the first special mode to the second special mode. It is a figure showing a state where a secret production is started. It is a figure showing a situation where a secret performance is performed. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating how a second special hold change is performed after the concealment performance is performed. It is a figure showing a state where the second omen performance is performed and the secret performance is continued. It is a diagram showing a state in which a second special suspension change is performed after the second omen performance is performed. It is a figure showing a mode that the 2nd special reservation change gap is performed. (A) is a pending change notice execution determination table, and (B) is a pending icon final display mode determination table. It is a pending icon change timing determination table. (A) is a change process pattern determination table when the change timing is the suspension order 2 or suspension order 3; (B) is a change process pattern determination table when the change timing is the fluctuation or suspension order 1; (C) is a change process pattern determination table when the change timing is the winning time. This is a table for determining the execution timing of a false omen effect. (A) is a pending change notice false execution determination table, and (B) is a false type determination table. (A) is a first false execution timing determination table, and (B) is a second false pattern determination table.

<Basic embodiment>
First, a basic embodiment of the present invention, which is the premise of the characteristic parts 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 addition, in the following, in order to simplify the description, by writing a symbol or code that refers to information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, etc., the name of the information, signal, physical quantity, member, etc. for the symbol or code will be omitted or abbreviated. Sometimes.

1. Mechanical Configuration of Gaming Machine Pachinko gaming machine PY1, which is a basic embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, will be described. First, the mechanical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained using FIGS. 1 to 4. 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" refers to the direction from the pachinko machine PY1 approaching the player facing the pachinko machine PY1, and "backward" refers to the direction approaching the pachinko machine PY1 from the player facing the pachinko machine PY1. ,explain.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko game machine PY1 includes a game board unit YU including a game board 1, and a game machine frame 2 housing the game board unit YU inside. The gaming machine frame 2 includes a frame-shaped outer frame 21 that is fixed to the gaming parlor, an inner frame 22 that is attached to the outer frame 21 and to which the game board unit YU is attached, and a front frame that is rotatably supported by the inner frame 22. A door 23 is provided.

The outer circumferential shapes of the outer frame 21, the inner frame 22, and the front door 23 when viewed from the front are approximately the same. An inner frame 22 is attached to the front surface of the outer frame 21.

The front door 23 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 22. The front door 23 includes a frame-shaped front frame 23m having a large substantially vertically rectangular opening formed in the center thereof, and a transparent plate 23t fitted into the opening. When the front door 23 is closed, the game board 1 included in the game board unit YU and the transparent plate 23t face each other. The transparent plate 23t is a transparent synthetic resin plate formed into a substantially vertically long rectangular shape. Therefore, when the pachinko game machine PY1 is installed in a game parlor, a player in front of the pachinko game machine PY1 cannot visually recognize the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. can. Note that a transparent glass plate may be used as the transparent plate 23t instead of the transparent synthetic resin plate. It is sufficient if the gaming area 6 can be viewed from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 through the transparent plate 23t.

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) is associated with the magnitude of the force applied to the game ball (shooting strength) to cause the game ball to fire. Therefore, the game ball is fired with a firing intensity that corresponds to the rotational operation of the handle 72k.

Further, at the lower part of the front surface of the front frame 23m, an upper plate 34 that largely protrudes forward and a lower plate 35 arranged directly below the upper plate 34 are provided. At the center of the front side of the upper plate 34, a first effect button 40k that can be pressed downward is provided. The operating portion of the first performance button 40k that visibly protrudes from the upper surface of the upper plate 34 is shaped into a hemispherical shape. Further, on the rear side of the upper surface of the upper tray 34, a supply ball storage hole 34A is formed for storing game balls supplied to the handle 72k. Further, on the upper surface of the lower tray 35, a surplus ball storage hole 35A is provided for storing surplus game balls that cannot be accommodated in the supply ball storage hole 34A.

Furthermore, an upper decorative body 31, a right decorative body 32, and a left decorative body 33 that protrude forward are provided above, on the right side, and on the left side of the transparent plate 23t on the front surface of the front frame 23m. On the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31, a pair of two speakers 52 capable of outputting sound, specifically a speaker 52L arranged on the left side and a speaker 52R arranged on the right side, are arranged in a predetermined left-right direction facing downward. They are placed side by side at a distance. Further, a second effect button 41k that can be pressed downward is provided at the lower part of the right side decorative body 32. The operation part of the second performance button 41k is shaped like a rod. Furthermore, a frame lamp 53 capable of emitting light is provided from the right side decorative body 32 to the right front portion of the upper plate 34 and from the left side decorative body 33 to the front left portion of the upper plate 34.

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 FIG. 2 in addition to FIG. 1. The game board unit YU includes a game board 1 and a board effect unit EU attached to the back 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.

On the front surface of the game board 1, a substantially ring-shaped center decoration body 61 is formed to protrude forward along the opening 1A. Further, on the outside of the center decoration body 61, there is an outer rail 62 formed in a substantially ring shape so as to largely surround the center decoration body 61, and an outer rail 62 between the left side portion of the outer rail 62 and the center decoration body 61. 62 and a curved inner rail 63 substantially parallel to the center decorative body 61.

On the front surface of the game board 1, an area surrounded by the center decoration body 61, the outer rail 62, the inner rail 63, etc. forms the game area 6. That is, the front surface of the game board 1 is divided into the game area 6 and other areas by the center decoration body 61, the outer rail 62, and the inner rail 63. Further, the area surrounded by the outer rail 62 and the inner rail 63 forms a firing area 7 through which the fired game balls can pass to head toward the gaming area 6.

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 nails are used to properly control game balls that enter the game area 6 and flow down the game area 6 into the general prize opening 10, the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, the gate 13, the big winning opening 14, etc. It constitutes a route that leads to.

A general winning device 10D is provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area 6. In the general winning device 10D, a general winning opening 10 is formed so that a game ball can be entered. When the game balls enter the general winning hole 10, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game ball that entered the general winning hole 10 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

Further, a first starting winning device 11D is provided directly below the center of the center decoration body 61 in the gaming area 6. The first starting winning device 11D has a first starting opening 11 formed into which a game ball can enter. The first starting winning device 11D has a non-operating structure. Therefore, the ease with which the game ball enters the first starting port 11 remains constant (unchanged). 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. In addition, the game ball that entered the first starting port 11 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

Note that a warp portion 61w is formed from the left side to the lower end of the center decoration body 61 to allow the game ball to pass therethrough. An entrance to the warp portion 61w is formed on the left side of the center decorative body 61. The game ball that has entered the warp section 61w passes through the inside of the warp section 61w and exits from the exit. A stage 61s on which a game ball can roll is provided near the exit of the warp section 61w and on the upper surface of the lower end of the center decorative body 61. A downward guide portion 61y that guides the game ball downward is provided at the tip of the stage 61s. A first starting port 11 is provided directly below this downward guide portion 61y.

Directly below the first starting port 11 in the gaming area 6, a second starting winning device (so-called "electric chew") 12D is provided. The electric chew 12D is formed with a second starting port 12 that can be changed into a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter and an open state in which a game ball can enter. The second starting port 12 takes a closed mode and an open mode by an electric tube opening/closing member 12k included in the electric tube 12D. That is, the second starting port 12 is opened and closed by the operation of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k.

The electric chew opening/closing member 12k is a substantially L-shaped member when viewed from the front, and normally closes the second starting port 12. The electric chew opening/closing member 12k can protrude forward from the retracted state in which the front end surface is flush with the gaming area 6. When the electric chew opening/closing member 12k protrudes forward, the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is in a state of protruding perpendicularly to the gaming area 6, and the second starting port 12 is opened to allow entry of a ball. Specifically, the vertical portion erected at the left end of the horizontal portion of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k receives the game ball, and is guided from the horizontal portion to the second starting port 12.

In this way, the game ball can enter the second starting port 12 only when the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is in the open state. 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. In addition, the game ball that entered the second starting port 12 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

Further, a gate 13 is provided on the right side of the center decorative body 61. The gate 13 is configured to allow game balls to pass through. Even if the game ball passes through the gate 13, the prize ball is not paid out. Note that the game ball that has passed through the gate 13 flows down the game area 6 as it is.

On the right side of the first starting winning device 11D in the gaming area 6 and on the downstream side of the gate 13, a big winning device 14D is provided. The grand prize winning device 14D is formed with a grand prize opening 14 that can be changed into a closed mode in which a game ball cannot enter and an open mode in which a game ball can enter. The big prize opening 14 takes a closed mode and an open mode by an AT opening/closing member 14k included in the big winning device 14D. That is, the big prize opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the AT opening/closing member 14k.

The AT opening/closing member 14k is a movable member made of a flat plate having a generally horizontally long rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and normally closes the big prize opening 14. A horizontal rotating shaft is provided at the lower end of the AT opening/closing member 14k. The AT opening/closing member 14k can be rotated approximately 90 degrees around its rotation axis so that its upper end is tilted forward. When the AT opening/closing member 14k rotates, the AT opening/closing member 14k comes into a state of protruding perpendicularly to the gaming area 6, and the big prize opening 14 is opened to allow entry of a ball.

In this way, the game ball can enter the big prize opening 14 only when the AT opening/closing member 14k is in the open state. When the game balls enter the grand prize opening 14, a predetermined number (14 in the first embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game ball that entered the big prize opening 14 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

Further, below the big winning device 14D in the gaming area 6, the upper surface thereof is formed diagonally downward to the left, and a guiding path 64 for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12 is provided in the gaming area 6 (the front surface of the gaming board 1). It is provided so as to protrude forward from the front. Note that the game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guide path 64 can flow down toward the second starting port 12, but basically cannot enter the first starting port 11.

In addition, the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the big winning port 14, and the general winning port 10, and the passage of the gaming ball through the gate 13 are collectively described as the first starting port 11, They are collectively referred to as "winning" to the second starting opening 12, the big winning opening 14, the general winning opening 10, and the gate 13.

By the way, the game area 6 in which the game ball can flow down can be divided into a left game area 6A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction, and a right game area 6B on the right side. The manner in which the handle 72k is operated to launch the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6A 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 6B is referred to as "right-handed hitting".

In the gaming area 6, the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is fired with left-hand hitting is called the first flow path R1, and the game ball can flow down when the game ball is fired with right-hand hitting. This 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 (not shown).

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, a second starting port 12, a gate 13, and a big winning port 14 are provided on the second flow path R2. Therefore, the player can aim to win a prize in the gate 13, the second starting opening 12, or the big prize opening 14 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting the ball to the right.

In addition, 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. Further, the number of prize balls that are won in each winning hole can be set as appropriate.

Next, the board effect unit EU attached to the back of the game board 1 will be explained. The board effect unit EU is a unit made up of a plurality of devices that mainly perform effects. An image display device 50 and a board moving device 55 are attached to the board presentation unit EU.

The image display device 50 is configured with a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a display section 50a capable of displaying 3D images. The image display device 50 is placed several centimeters behind the game board 1.

The board movable device 55 includes an operable board movable body 55k. The platen movable body 55k includes a horizontally long plate-shaped elevating member 55k2 maintained in a horizontal state, and a substantially elliptical rotating member 55k1 provided at the center of the elevating member 55k2 in the left-right direction. The board movable body 55k is arranged between the game board 1 and the image display device 50. In the standby state where the board movable body 55k is placed in the initial position, the lower end portion of the board movable body 55k, specifically the lower end portion of the rotating member 55k1, is slightly downwardly moved from the upper end of the opening 1A of the game board 1. positioned. That is, the board movable body 55k is arranged so that in the standby state, only a part of the lower end of the rotating member 55k1 is visible to the player, and the majority is invisible to the player (see FIG. 3(A)).

Then, the movable plate 55k can be lowered as a whole from the initial position to a predetermined operating position, and raised from the operating position to return to the initial position (see FIG. 3(B)). The predetermined operating position is a position where the platen movable body 55k is located approximately at the center of the opening 1A when viewed from the front. Here, the predetermined work position can be set as appropriate, and may be a position where the movable plate 55k is located above or below the approximate center of the opening 1A when viewed from the front. good.

Further, the rotating member 55k1 can rotate clockwise and counterclockwise when viewed from the front about a rotating shaft formed in the front-rear direction at its center (see FIG. 3(C)). Note that the rotational movement of the rotating member 55k1 can be performed when the movable platen body 55k moves from the standby position to the operating position, while being held at the operating position, and when moving from the operating position to the standby position.

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.

Next, a description will be given of the display devices 8 disposed to the right of approximately the center in the vertical direction of the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 (the part other than the game area 6). As shown in FIG. 4, the displays 8 include a special pattern 1 display 81a that variably displays a first special pattern (hereinafter referred to as "special pattern 1"), a second special pattern (hereinafter referred to as "special pattern 2") ''), and a regular symbol display 82 that variably displays a regular symbol (hereinafter referred to as "common symbol"). In addition, the display devices 8 include a special figure 1 holding display 83a that displays the number of special drawings 1 held, which will be described later, and a special drawing 2 holding display 83b, which displays the number of special drawings 2 holding, which will be described later. .

The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is carried out triggered by the winning of a game ball in the first starting hole 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 hole 12. The special drawing 1 lottery and the special drawing 2 drawing will be described later. In addition, in the following explanation, special map 1 and special map 2 will be collectively referred to as "special map", and special map 1 lottery and special map 2 lottery will be collectively referred to as "special map lottery". In addition, 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 in a variable manner and then stopped. The special figure that is stopped and displayed (stopped special figure) is identification information representing the result of the special figure lottery derived as the display result of the variable display. When the stopped and displayed special figure is a predetermined specific special figure, a jackpot game with opening of the jackpot 14 is performed.

The special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are each composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side. The lighting mode of the special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b represents the special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery, that is, the result of the special figure lottery. For example, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot, the final result will be "□□■■□□■■" (□: lit, ■: off), 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th from the left. An LED lights up. This lighting mode is a jackpot symbol and represents a jackpot. In addition, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a loss, only the LED on the far right lights up as "■■■■■■■□". This lighting mode is a losing pattern and represents a losing pattern. 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.

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

By the way, in the pachinko game machine PY1, even if a game ball enters the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, the special drawing lottery and the variable display of the special drawing may not be performed immediately. Specifically, this is the case when a game ball enters the first starting hole 11 or the second starting hole 12 during execution of variable display of special figures or during execution of a jackpot game. In this case, the special drawing lottery and the variable display of the special drawing are suspended based on the winning prize. This reserved special drawing drawing and the variable display of the special drawing are called "special drawing reservation."

The special drawing reservation includes the special drawing 1 drawing that was held based on the prize won in the first starting opening 11, and "special drawing 1 pending" which represents the variable display of the special drawing 1, and the winning winning in the second starting opening 12. There is a special drawing 2 lottery held based on , and a "special drawing 2 pending" representing a variable display of special drawing 2. Then, the special figure 1 pending display 83a displays the number of special figure 1 pending, that is, the number of reserved special figure 1 drawings and variable displays of special figure 1. On the other hand, the special figure 2 pending display 83b displays the number of special figure 2 reservations, that is, the number of reserved special figure 2 drawings and the number of variable displays of special figure 2.

It is also possible to set an upper limit on the number of special figure 1 reservations and the number of special figure 2 reservations, or not to set them. In addition, when setting upper limits to the number of special symbols 1 and 2 reserved, the number of special symbols 1 and 2 can be the same or different. In addition, in the basic embodiment, it is assumed that the upper limit of the number of special drawings 1 and the number of special drawings 2 being held is set to "4".

Each of the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b is composed of four LEDs, and the special figure is displayed by lighting up the LEDs for the number of special figure 1 hold and special figure 2 hold. Displays the number of Figure 1 reservations and Special Figure 2 reservations. In addition, in the following, the number of special drawings 1 reserved is referred to as "the number of special symbols 1 reserved (U1)", and the number of special symbols 2 reserved is referred to as "the number of special symbols 2 reserved (U2)". In addition, the "number of reserved special drawings 1" and "number of reserved special drawings 2" are collectively referred to as the "number of reserved special drawings." Furthermore, the "special figure 1 holding display 83a" and the "special drawing 2 holding display 83b" are collectively referred to as the "special drawing holding display 83."

Further, the variable display of the common symbol is executed when a common symbol lottery is held triggered by the winning of a game ball at the gate 13. The variable display of the common map notifies the result of the common map lottery. In the variable display of a general map, the general map is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. The stationary displayed ordinary map (stopped ordinary map) is identification information representing the result of the ordinary map lottery drawn as a display result of the variable display. When the stopped and displayed general figure is a predetermined specific ordinary figure, an auxiliary game accompanied by opening of the second starting port 12 is performed.

The general figure display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs. The lighting mode of the general map display device 82 represents the general map corresponding to the result of the general map lottery, that is, the result of the general map lottery. If the result of the general lottery is a win, both LEDs will eventually light up as "□□" (□: lit, ■: off). This lighting mode is a winning symbol and represents a win. Furthermore, if the result of the general drawing lottery is a loss, only the right LED will finally light up, such as "■□". This lighting mode is a losing pattern and represents a losing pattern. 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. For example, a mode may be adopted in which all the LEDs are turned off as a losing symbol.

Further, before the regular map is stopped and displayed, the regular map is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined variable time. In the basic embodiment, the mode of fluctuating display of the common map is such that both LEDs are lit alternately. Note that the mode of the fluctuating display of the general map is not particularly limited, and may be set as appropriate, such as all the LEDs flashing at once if each LED is not displayed in a stopped state (lit display in a specific mode). .

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained based on FIGS. 5 to 7. As shown in FIG. 5, on the back side of the pachinko game machine PY1, there is a game control board 100 that performs control (progress of the game) regarding games that can earn gaming profits, and a Power is supplied to the production control board 120 that controls the production, the image control board 140 that controls images, the payout control board 170 that controls the payout of game balls, and each of the boards 100, 120, 140, and 170. A power supply board 190 is attached.

A power switch 191 is connected to the power supply board 190. The ON/OFF operation of the power switch 191 switches the power on/off.

As shown in FIG. 6, the game control board 100 is equipped with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "game control microcomputer") 101 that controls the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. Therefore, the game control board 100 can be positioned as a game control section that controls games. In addition, games in which gaming profits can be obtained that are controlled by the game control board 100 include special drawing lottery, variable display of special drawings, jackpot games, game state setting described later, general drawing lottery, and variable display of normal drawings. , auxiliary games, etc.

The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores programs, tables, etc. for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 used as a work memory, and a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 that is used as a work memory. A gaming CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 that executes a program stored in a ROM 103 is included.

The game ROM 103 stores programs for performing game control main processing, game control 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 variation pattern determination table, a look-ahead determination table, a jackpot game control table, a game state setting table, a hit determination table, and an auxiliary hit determination table, which will be described later. Game control tables, etc. are stored. Note that the game ROM 103 may be externally attached.

Further, the gaming RAM 104 is provided with a special figure reservation storage section 105. Here, the special figure reservation storage section 105 will be explained. As mentioned above, when a game ball enters the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, special drawings can be reserved, but if special drawings can be reserved, that is, if the number of special symbols reserved is When the upper limit has not been reached, determination information consisting of various random numbers for performing a special drawing lottery etc. is obtained based on this winning prize. Then, this determination information is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage section 105 as a special figure reservation. In addition, in the following, the judgment information obtained by winning the game ball into the first starting port 11 is referred to as "special map 1 related judgment information", and the judgment information obtained by winning the game ball into the second starting port 12. The determination information that is determined is referred to as "special figure 2 related determination information." In addition, the special figure 1 related determination information and the special figure 2 related determination information are collectively referred to as "special figure related determination information."

Then, the special figure 1 related determination information 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 determination information 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 related determination information that can be stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a, that is, the upper limit of the number of special figure 1 reservations is set to "4". Further, the number of special figure 2 related determination information that can be stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage section 105b, that is, the upper limit of the number of special figure 2 reservations is set to "4".

Further, various sensors and solenoids are connected to the game control board 100 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Therefore, signals output from various sensors are input to the game control board 100. Moreover, the game control board 100 outputs signals to various actuators.

Various sensors connected to the game control board 100 include a general winning opening sensor 10a, a first starting opening sensor 11a, a second starting opening sensor 12a, a gate sensor 13a, and a big winning opening sensor 14a. .

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

Further, various actuators connected to the game control board 100 include an electric chew solenoid 12s and an AT solenoid 14s. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening/closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The AT solenoid 14s drives the AT opening/closing member 14k of the big winning device 14D.

In addition, the type and number of sensors connected to the game control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game. Further, the type and number of actuators connected to the game control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Further, the game control board 100 is connected to display devices 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.

Further, the game control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170, and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. A card unit CU and a payout device 73 are connected to the payout control board 170, and a firing device 72 is also connected thereto. Further, the card unit CU is a device that is installed adjacent to the pachinko game machine PY1 and allows ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card.

The payout control board 170 drives the payout motor 73m of the payout device 73 to pay out prize balls and rental balls based on signals from the game control microcomputer 101 and signals from the connected card unit CU. The prize balls and rental balls that are paid out are detected by a payout sensor 73a for counting them.

Further, the firing device 72 is a device that fires game balls. The handle 72k constitutes an operation section or an input section that receives an operation for causing the shooting device 72 to shoot a game ball, and is included in the shooting device 72. The handle 72k is provided with a touch switch 72a that can detect a contact of a person such as a player with the handle 72k. When the player operates the handle 72k, the touch switch 72a detects the player's contact with the handle 72k, and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170 via the release control circuit 175.

Furthermore, a firing volume knob 72b that can detect the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k is connected to the handle 72k. The firing device 72 drives the firing motor 72m 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 72b. 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 game control board 100 transmits various commands including information regarding the game to the performance control board 120 in accordance with the progress of the game. The production control board 120 can grasp the progress of the game (game control content) by the game control board 100 based on various commands sent from the game control board 100.

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

As shown in FIG. 7, the performance control board 120 is equipped with a performance control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "performance control microcomputer") 121 that controls the performance of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program. The production control board 120 can be positioned as a production control unit that controls production, together with an image control board 140, an audio control circuit 161, and a sub-drive board 162, which will be described later. However, the performance control unit includes at least a performance control board 120, and performs game performance, customer waiting performance, and operation promotion using performance devices (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board movable body 55k, etc.). It is sufficient if it is possible to control the presentation.

The performances that are controlled by the performance control board 120 include game performances (special figure fluctuation performances, hold performances, jackpot game performances, etc.), customer waiting performances, and operations of the first performance button 40k and the second performance button 41k. It includes operation promotion effects that encourage operation during the valid period (operation valid period).

The performance control microcomputer 121 includes a performance ROM 123 that stores a program for controlling the performance as the game progresses by the game control board 100, a performance RAM 124 used as a work memory, and a performance ROM 123 that stores programs. It includes a presentation CPU 122 that executes a program.

The production ROM 123 stores programs for performing production control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1ms timer interrupt processing, 10ms timer interrupt processing, etc., which will be described later. Note that the performance ROM 123 may be externally attached.

The performance RAM 124 includes a starting winning command suspension storage section 125 that stores starting winning commands that will be described later, a symbol designation command storage section 126 that stores symbol designation commands that will be described later, and a special symbol that stores special symbol fluctuation start commands that will be described later. A fluctuation start command storage section 127 is provided.

Further, an image control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120. The performance control microcomputer 121 of the performance control board 120 controls the display of the image display device 50 on the image control board 140 based on commands received from the game control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the game control board 100. Have them do it. Note that the connection between the production control board 120 and the image control board 140 allows both the transmission of signals from the production control board 120 to the image control board 140 and the transmission of signals from the image control board 140 to the production 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 (Character Generator Read Only Memory) 145 that stores image data to be displayed on the image display device 50, and a VRAM (Video Memory) that is used to expand the image data stored in the CGROM 145. Random Access Memory) 146 and VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. All or a portion of these electronic components may be configured in one chip.

The CGROM 145 stores, for example, image data (still image data and video data, specifically characters, items, designs, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc.) for displaying images displayed on the image display device 50. (including designs) and 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 also outputs audio, music, and music from the speaker 52 via the audio control circuit 161 based on commands received from the game control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the game control board 100. Output sound effects, etc.

Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 52 is stored in the performance ROM 123 of the performance control board 120. Note that the audio control circuit 161 may be configured with 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 sensors serving as input units and various actuators serving as drive sources are connected to the production control board 120 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various sensors are input to the production control board 120. Moreover, the production control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators.

Various switches connected to the performance control board 120 include a first performance button sensor 40a and a second performance button sensor 41a. The first performance button sensor 40a detects that the first performance button 40k is pressed. The second performance button sensor 41a detects that the second performance button 41k is pressed. When the first performance button sensor 40a and the second performance button sensor 41a detect that each has been operated, they output a signal to the performance control board 120 according to the detected content.

Note that the type and number of switches connected to the performance control board 120 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game. Further, the type and number of actuators connected to the production control board 120 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

The various actuators connected to the performance control board 120 include a rotating member motor 55m1 and a lifting member motor 55m2. The rotating member motor 55m1 can drive the rotating member 55k1 to rotate the rotating member 55k1. The elevating member motor 55m2 can raise or lower the elevating member 55k2. In detail, the performance control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of the rotating member 55k1 and the lifting member 55k2, and controls the operation of the rotating member 55k1 and the lifting member 55k2 via the sub-drive board 162. .

In addition, below, the operation|movement of "the rotating member 55k1 and the elevating member 55k2" may be collectively called "the operation|movement of the board movable body 55k." Furthermore, rotating the rotary member 55k1 and lowering or raising the elevating member 55k2 are also referred to as "rotating, lowering, or raising the movable platen body 55k."

Further, the performance control microcomputer 121 controls the lighting of the frame lamp 53 and the like via the sub-drive board 162 based on commands received from the game control board 100. In detail, the performance control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting/extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the frame lamp 53, and controls the frame lamp 53 according to the light emission pattern data. Control light emission. Note that data stored in the performance ROM 123 of the performance control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

Note that the sub-drive board 162 may be configured with a board and the CPU may be mounted thereon. In this case, the CPU may control the lighting of the frame lamp 53 and the like and control the operation of the panel movable body 55k. 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.

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 can execute a regular lottery when the fired game balls pass 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."

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a series of games such as variable display of general drawings and auxiliary games based on the general drawing fluctuation start condition being satisfied, obtaining general drawing related determination information, and performing general drawing lottery. I can do it. The acquired ordinary symbol related determination information includes ordinary symbol random numbers, as shown in FIG. 8(A). 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 a hit determination table as shown in FIG. 9(A), for example. The hit determination table can be associated with a gaming state that will be described later. When associated with the gaming state, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table used in the non-time saving state (non-time saving hit determination table) and a hit determination table used in the time saving state (time saving hit determination table).

In each hit determination table, determination values of normal symbol random numbers (normal symbol random number determination values) are appropriately distributed 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. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, the winning symbol is stopped and displayed on the variable display of the common symbol. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, the losing common map is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the common symbol. Note that the winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

3-1-2. Ordinary Figure Fluctuation Pattern Determination/Ordinary Figure Variable Display Ordinary Figure Fluctuation Pattern Judgment is a determination for determining the Ordinary Figure Fluctuation Pattern by using the Ordinary Figure Fluctuation Pattern Determination Table as shown in FIG. 9(B), for example. The ordinary figure fluctuation pattern is identification information regarding predetermined matters related to 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 (non-time saving state/time saving state). When associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state), the regular pattern fluctuation pattern determination table includes the regular pattern fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving regular pattern fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state and the regular pattern fluctuation pattern determination table used in the non-time saving state. There is a regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table (time-saving regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table) that is used in the state.

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. In other words, 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, when a losing regular symbol (losing regular symbol) is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the regular symbol is determined to be a regular symbol fluctuation pattern in which the regular symbol fluctuation time is 30 seconds, and the winning symbol is displayed. Regarding the variable display of common figures in the case of stop display, a common figure fluctuation pattern is determined in which the ordinary figure fluctuation time is 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 in which the common symbol fluctuation time is 5 seconds is determined, and when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, a common symbol fluctuation pattern is determined. Regarding the variable display, a general pattern fluctuation pattern in which the general pattern fluctuation time is 5 seconds is determined. It should be noted that these general figure fluctuation times can be changed as appropriate.

Then, variable display of the ordinary figure of the ordinary figure fluctuation time associated with the ordinary figure fluctuation pattern determined in the ordinary figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed on the ordinary figure display 82. 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). In the auxiliary game, the electric chew 12D is released.

The elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game component) include various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. Pachinko game machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game using the auxiliary game control table. The auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. For example, as shown in FIG. 9(C), it is possible to associate the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state) with the auxiliary game control table. That is, it is possible to associate the auxiliary game component with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Note that the specific contents of each element, such as the number of openings and the opening time, 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 such as 0.2 seconds during which it is difficult for the electric chew 12D to win a game ball. On the other hand, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, for example, if the game ball is opened twice for 2.5 seconds with a 1.0 second interval (closed) in between, the first opening time is longer than the first opening time, and the game ball enters the electric chew 12D. The electric chew 12D is opened only for the second opening time which is easy to open.

Note that, hereinafter, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as the "short opening auxiliary game". On the other hand, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also referred to as the "long opening auxiliary game". In addition, the opening time for each auxiliary game is the total time for that auxiliary game, and for example, it may be opened multiple times in one auxiliary game, such as opening once and then opening again after a closing interval. It may be configured as follows.

3-2. Games Related to Special Figures Next, games related to special figures will be explained. The pachinko game machine PY1 can execute the special drawing 1 lottery when the fired game ball enters the first starting hole 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 symbols 1 that are stopped and displayed include jackpot symbols and losing symbols. 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 ends. Furthermore, 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 can execute the special drawing 2 lottery when the fired game ball enters the second starting hole 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 result of the special drawing 2 lottery includes a jackpot and a loss.

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. Furthermore, 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, in the following, 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.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a series of games such as variable display of special symbols and a jackpot game based on the establishment of a starting condition, the acquisition of special symbol related determination information, and the performance of a special symbol lottery. Then, in order to perform variable display of the special figure, various determinations are made regarding the special figure related determination information. As shown in FIG. 8(B), the acquired special symbol related determination information includes a special symbol random number, a jackpot symbol type random number, a reach random number, and a special symbol variation pattern random number.

The special symbol random number is a random number (determination information) for determining a jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number (judgment information) for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number (judgment information) for performing reach determination. The special symbol variation pattern random number is a random number (judgment information) for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Each random number has an appropriate range. Next, each determination made using the special figure related determination information will be explained.

3-2-1. Jackpot Judgment The jackpot judgment is to use a jackpot judgment table to determine whether or not it is a jackpot (whether or not to execute a jackpot game), in other words, whether it is a jackpot or a loss. For example, as shown in FIG. 10(A), the jackpot determination table can be provided in association with a gaming state to be described later. Specifically, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (hereinafter referred to as "normal probability jackpot determination table") described later, and a jackpot determination table (hereinafter referred to as "jackpot determination table for normal probability") used in the high probability state described later. , "high probability jackpot determination table").

In each jackpot determination table associated with the gaming state, special symbol random number determination values (special symbol random number determination values) are assigned to jackpots and losses that are the results of the jackpot determination. The pachinko game machine PY1 checks the acquired special symbol random number against the jackpot determination table associated with the gaming state 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.

It should be noted that the method of allocating the special symbol random number determination value to the jackpot probability and the determination results of various jackpot determinations can be changed as appropriate.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination Jackpot symbol type determination determines the type of jackpot symbol (jackpot symbol type) using a jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 10(B), for example, when the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot. It is to be. It is possible to associate the type of jackpot symbol with the content of the jackpot, in other words, the constituent elements of the jackpot (content advantageous to the player) consisting of gaming benefits given to the player.

The jackpot symbol type determination table shows the type of special symbol that is variably displayed (special symbol 1/special symbol 2), in other words, the winning pattern that is caused by the jackpot symbol type determination (that caused the jackpot symbol type determination) is associated with the type of starting port (first starting port 11/second starting port 12). That is, the jackpot symbol type determination table includes a jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing a variable display of special figure 1, and a jackpot symbol type determination table used when performing a variable display of special figure 2. There is a symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

Multiple types of jackpot symbols can be set. In each jackpot symbol type determination table, a jackpot symbol type random number determination value (jackpot symbol type random number determination value) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. 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 number determination values are appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols.

The types of the jackpot symbol of special symbol 1 and the jackpot symbol of special symbol 2 can be set as appropriate, but for example, as in the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 10(B), the jackpot symbol of special symbol 1 As such, three types of jackpot symbols are provided: jackpot symbol A, jackpot symbol B, and jackpot symbol C, and three types of jackpot symbols are provided as the jackpot symbol of special pattern 2, jackpot symbol D, jackpot symbol E, and jackpot symbol F. can be provided. Then, like the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 10(B), in the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random number determination values are appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. ing. Note that 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.

3-2-3. Reach Judgment For reach judgment, for example, when the result of jackpot judgment is a loss, use a reach judgment table as shown in FIG. It is to decide.

The reach determination table can be associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). When associated with a gaming state, for example, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table used in the non-time saving state (non-time saving reach determination table) and a reach determination table used in the time saving state (time saving reach determination table). judgment table).

In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random number determination value) is divided into the reach determination results "with reach (reach occurs)" and "without reach (reach does not occur)". There is. 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), the number of reach random number determination values that are determined as "reach exists (reach occurs)" can be made different between the non-time-saving reach determination table and the time-saving reach determination table. It is possible. In addition, in the following, the result of reach determination, which is performed on the premise that the result of jackpot determination is "lose", is referred to as "reach with reach" (reach occurs), and "no reach" is referred to as "reach with reach (reach occurs)". This is sometimes referred to as ``no reach failure.''

3-2-4. Special symbol fluctuation pattern determination Special symbol fluctuation pattern determination is performed using special symbol fluctuation pattern determination tables (special symbol fluctuation patterns) as shown in FIGS. The purpose is to determine a variation pattern (special figure variation pattern) of variable display of special figures using a determination table (determination table).

The special figure variation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined matters regarding the special figure variation time, the so-called "shaku", the production flow (production content) of the special figure variation production described later, etc. In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern can also include identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination, in addition to the special figure fluctuation time and the performance flow (performance content) of the special symbol fluctuation performance. In addition, the type and number of special figure fluctuation patterns can be changed as appropriate.

The special pattern fluctuation pattern determination table is based on the type of special symbol (special pattern 1/special pattern 2) that performs variable display that is the target of determination, in other words, the starting opening where the prize was won due to the special pattern fluctuation pattern determination. It is possible to relate to the type (first starting port 11/second starting port 12). That is, the special figure variation pattern judgment table includes a special figure variation pattern judgment table (special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table: Figure 11) used when performing the variable display of special figure 1, and a variable display of special figure 2. There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used when performing this.

Each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table can be associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Specifically, the special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table includes a special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table (non-time saving special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and a special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table used in the time saving state. There is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (time-saving special figure 1 variation 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. There is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table).

In addition, each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state) can be further associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the non-time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table include one for jackpot, one for loss with reach, and one for loss without reach. Similarly, the non-time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table include one for jackpots, one for lose with reach, and one for lose without reach.

Furthermore, each special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for no reach and loss associated with the gaming state can also be associated with the number of reserved special figures 1. 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. There is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for no-reach misses. Similarly, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for each reach-less loss associated with the gaming state can also be associated with the special figure 2 pending number. Specifically, there is a special pattern 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table for no-reach loss that is used when the number of special symbols 2 reserved (U2) is 0 to 2, and a special symbol 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table for no-reach loss that is used when the number of special symbols 2 reserved (U2) is 3 to 4. There is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for no-reach misses that is used for.

Then, the special figure display device 81 displays a variation 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, after the variable display of the special pattern, if the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed as the display result of the special pattern variable display (result of the special pattern lottery), the next variable display of the special pattern will not be performed immediately, and the variable display will continue. , a jackpot game is executed.

Furthermore, it is possible to associate each special figure variation pattern with the production flow of the special figure variation production as shown in the third column from the right in the table of FIGS. 11 and 12. Here, typical effects that constitute the effect flow of the special figure variation effect associated with the special figure variation pattern will be explained.

The performances that make up the performance flow of the special figure variation performance include normal variation, reach, normal reach (N reach), long reach (L reach), special reach (SP reach), and battle performance.

Normal fluctuation indicates that the performance symbols that had been stopped and displayed have started to fluctuate, and each of the performance symbols that make up each production symbol has been fluctuated and displayed at such high speed that it is difficult to recognize, suggesting that the variable display of the special symbol has started. It is a performance that In addition, the special symbol fluctuation performance (the part from the start of the variation of the production pattern to the stop of variation) related to the no-reach loss variation, and the part until the reach is established (confirmed) in the special symbol variation production where the reach occurs, usually fluctuates. It may consist of

In N reach, immediately after a reach is established (confirmed) through normal fluctuations, for example, the production symbols that make up the reach are temporarily stopped at the same position for a predetermined period of time (for example, 10 seconds), and the remaining one is This is a performance in which the performance symbols slow down and fluctuate at a slower speed than normal fluctuations. The degree of expectation of a jackpot suggested by N reach is higher than normal fluctuations and lower than L reach and SP reach, which will be described later. When the special symbol fluctuation performance ends at N reach, the remaining one performance symbol that fluctuates at that low speed stops. In the case of a loss, the remaining one performance pattern stops at a performance pattern different from the performance pattern that constitutes the reach. If the special symbol fluctuation performance does not end at N reach, the remaining one performance symbol changes again at high speed, and develops (switches) from N reach to L reach and SP reach while maintaining reach.

L reach is a performance that can be executed both in the case of a jackpot and in the case of a loss, and is a performance that suggests whether or not a jackpot gaming state will occur, and suggests that there is a possibility of a jackpot gaming state. Furthermore, L reach is a performance that can be executed after N reach, for example, and is performed for a longer time than N reach, suggesting that the expectation of a jackpot is higher than N reach. Even in L reach, the established reach is maintained, but the effect symbols that make up the reach are reduced and are moved to a predetermined position that does not interfere with the background image than in the case of N reach (for example, the left effect pattern EZ1 described later is With the right effect pattern EZ3 moved to the upper right of the display section 50a (at the upper left of the display section 50a), the background image is switched to the L reach exclusive background image (the L reach exclusive video is played). Note that in L reach, 2DCG animation images are mainly displayed on the display section 50a. The contents of L Reach's production include videos of scenes different from the matches related to SP Reach, which will be described later, such as the main character undergoing special training to learn special moves.

SP reach is a performance that can be executed both in the case of a jackpot and in the case of a loss, and is a performance that suggests whether or not a jackpot gaming state will occur, and suggests that there is a possibility of a jackpot gaming state. Furthermore, SP reach is a performance that can be executed after, for example, N reach, and is performed for a longer time than L reach, suggesting that the expectation of a jackpot is higher than L reach. Even in SP reach, the established reach is maintained, but the effect symbols that make up the reach are reduced and are moved to a predetermined position that does not interfere with the background image than in the case of N reach (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 described later is At the upper left of the display section 50a, with the right effect symbol EZ3 moved to the upper right of the display section 50a, the background image is switched to the SP reach-specific background image (the SP reach-specific video is played). Note that in SP reach, 3DCG images are mainly displayed on the display section 50a. As the content of SP Reach, a video of a match between the team to which the main character belongs and the team to which the rival of the main character belongs is displayed.

The battle performance is, for example, a performance that can be executed after reach in a time-saving state, and is a performance that suggests that the jackpot expectation is higher than the normal fluctuation. Even in battle production, the achieved reach is maintained, but the production symbols that make up the reach are reduced and moved to predetermined positions (for example, the left production symbol EZ1 is at the upper left of the display section 50a, and the right production symbol EZ3 is placed at the upper left of the display section 50a. (upper right corner), the background image will switch to the battle production-specific background image (the battle production-specific video will play). Furthermore, in the battle performance, 3DCG images are mainly displayed on the display section 50a.

In addition, in the "state in which the reach is maintained" in the N reach, L reach, SP reach, and battle performance, the performance symbols that constitute the reach in the N reach, L reach, SP reach, and battle performance are displayed on the display section 50a. This includes not only a state where it is visible from the display section 50a, but also a state where the effect pattern constituting the reach is difficult or impossible to see from the display section 50a for a predetermined period of time in relation to a dedicated background image. Further, the contents of the normal variation, N reach, L reach, SP reach, and battle performance can be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, the effects that make up the special figure variation effect are not limited to these, and can be added or reduced as appropriate.

In addition, as shown in the second column from the right of the table in FIGS. 11 and 12, it is possible to give a name to the special pattern variation pattern by associating it with the jackpot determination result and the content of the special pattern variation production. . The special pattern variation pattern related to a jackpot is sometimes collectively referred to as a "jackpot variation", and the special pattern variation pattern related to a loss is sometimes collectively referred to as a "loss variation".

Furthermore, the special pattern variation pattern in which SP reach is performed regardless of the jackpot judgment result is "SP reach variation", the special pattern variation pattern in which L reach is performed is "L reach variation", and the special pattern variation pattern in which N reach is performed is special pattern variation. The special pattern variation pattern where the production ends is sometimes collectively referred to as "N reach variation". In addition, loss fluctuations with reach are sometimes referred to as "loss fluctuations with reach", and loss fluctuations without reach are sometimes collectively referred to as "normal loss fluctuations".

3-2-5. Pre-reading Judgment Before making a jackpot judgment, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a pre-reading judgment based on the acquired special figure-related judgment information using a pre-reading judgment table as shown in FIGS. 13 to 14, for example. be. The look-ahead determination table is based on the type of starting opening (first starting opening 11/second starting opening 12) related to the starting winning, in other words, the type of special figure that is variably displayed depending on the starting winning (special drawing 1/special drawing). 2). That is, the pre-reading determination table includes a first pre-reading determination table (FIG. 13) in the case where a prize is won in the first starting opening 11 and a variable display of special drawing 1 is performed, and a first reading determining table (FIG. 13) when a prize is won in the second starting opening 12 and a special drawing is displayed. There is a second look-ahead determination table (FIG. 14) in which variable display of No. 2 is performed. Note that the prefetch determination performed based on the first prefetch determination table is also referred to as a "first prefetch determination," and the prefetch determination performed based on the second prefetch determination table is also referred to as a "second prefetch determination."

Further, the pre-reading determination table can also be associated with gaming states (normal gaming state/high probability high base gaming state/low probability high base gaming state) which will be described later. That is, the lookahead determination table includes a lookahead decision table used in the normal gaming state (a lookahead decision table for normal gaming state), and a lookahead decision table used in the high probability high base game state (high probability high base game state). There is a look-ahead determination table for the state) and a look-ahead determination table for the low probability high base gaming state (a look ahead determination table for the low probability high base gaming state).

In other words, the lookahead determination table includes a first lookahead decision table used in the normal gaming state, a first lookahead decision table used in the high probability high base gaming state, and a first lookahead decision table used in the high probability high base gaming state. A first lookahead determination table used, a second lookahead determination table used in the normal gaming state, a second lookahead determination table used in the high probability high base gaming state, and a second lookahead determination table used in the low probability high base gaming state. There is a second look-ahead determination table used for.

In addition, by the pre-reading determination using the pre-reading determination table shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the special symbol fluctuation pattern related to the variable display of the special symbol performed by winning the starting openings 11 and 12 is specified. That is, before the variable display of the special figure based on the winning is performed, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the variable display of the special figure is specified as the pre-reading determination result. In the process of specifying the special figure fluctuation pattern, the propriety of the jackpot is also specified as a pre-read determination result.

The pre-reading determination result including information regarding the special figure fluctuation pattern etc. is associated with the start winning command. As will be described later, the start winning command is transmitted to the production control board 120 as a pre-read determination result along with its generation. Note that the type of information to be specified as the prefetch determination result can be changed as appropriate. For example, information regarding the type of jackpot symbol can also be included in the pre-reading determination result.

As described above, a variable display of the special symbol is performed on the special symbol display 81 by performing the jackpot determination, the jackpot symbol type determination, the reach determination, and the special symbol fluctuation 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 special symbol is not variably displayed and the jackpot game is subsequently executed. Next, the jackpot game will be explained.

3-3. jackpot game

A jackpot game includes a plurality of round games involving opening and closing of the jackpot 14, an opening (also referred to as OP) from the start of the jackpot game until the start of the first round game, and a final round game. It includes an ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the 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.

Note that it is possible not to provide OP and ED. Furthermore, 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 also referred to as "one round (1R)," and the tenth round game is also referred to as "10 rounds (10R)."

The pachinko game machine PY1 then controls the jackpot game using the jackpot game control table. The jackpot game control table can be set for each type of jackpot symbol. That is, it is possible to associate a jackpot game with a type of jackpot symbol. One or more types of jackpot games can be set.

The jackpot game control table stores elements constituting the jackpot game (jackpot game constituent elements). The jackpot game components include the number of round games, the number of times the jackpot opening 14 is opened in each round game, the type and opening time (opening pattern) of the jackpot opening for each opening, and the time to be closed until the next opening. (closing time), opening time (opening time), and ending time (ending time).

The pachinko game machine PY1 can control the jackpot game using a jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 15(A), for example. That is, it is possible to set the type of jackpot game and the jackpot game components for each jackpot game as shown in FIG. 15(A). Here, the jackpot game set in FIG. 15(A) will be explained.

In the jackpot game associated with jackpot symbol A (hereinafter also referred to as "first jackpot game"), a round game is played 10 times. In each round game from 1R to 10R, the grand prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. Furthermore, there is an opening in which the jackpot 14 is kept closed for 10.0 seconds from the start of the first jackpot game until the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the jackpot 14 remains closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game until the end of the first jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with jackpot symbol B (hereinafter also referred to as "second jackpot game"), a round game is played five times. In each round game from 1R to 5R, the big prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. Furthermore, there is an opening in which the jackpot 14 is kept closed for 10.0 seconds from the start of the second jackpot game until the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the big prize opening 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game until the end of the second jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with jackpot symbol C (hereinafter also referred to as "third jackpot game"), a round game is played five times. In each round game from 1R to 5R, the big prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. Furthermore, there is an opening in which the jackpot 14 is kept closed for 10.0 seconds from the start of the third jackpot game until the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the big prize opening 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game until the end of the third jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with jackpot symbol D (hereinafter also referred to as "fourth jackpot game"), a round game is played 10 times. In each round game from 1R to 10R, the grand prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. Furthermore, there is an opening in which the big prize opening 14 is kept closed for 10.0 seconds from the start of the fourth jackpot game until the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the big prize opening 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game until the end of the fourth jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol E (hereinafter also referred to as "fifth jackpot game"), a round game is played six times. In each round game from 1R to 6R, the big prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. Furthermore, there is an opening in which the jackpot 14 is kept closed for 10.0 seconds from the start of the fifth jackpot game until the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the grand prize opening 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game until the end of the fifth jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol F (hereinafter also referred to as "sixth jackpot game"), a round game is played six times. In each round game from 1R to 6R, the big prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the jackpot 14 is kept closed for 10.0 seconds from the start of the sixth jackpot game until the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the jackpot 14 remains closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game until the end of the sixth jackpot game.

In addition, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the big winning hole sensor 14a, even before the maximum opening time of the big winning hole 14 has elapsed, the big winning hole is activated. The winning hole 14 is closed and the round game ends. Further, the types and specific contents of the jackpot game components can be changed as appropriate.

In addition, in the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 15(A), which type of jackpot game will be executed is determined by the type of jackpot symbol, but the jackpot game may be executed by a method different from this. You may also do so. For example, if a device is provided in the gaming area 6 that can allocate the prizes to two winning holes, if a winning hole is won in one of the winning holes, only a jackpot game consisting of a predetermined number of round games will be executed, but if a prize is won in the other winning hole, a predetermined winning hole will be executed. Either a jackpot game consisting of a larger number of round games or a jackpot game consisting of a smaller number of round games than a predetermined number may be executed with a predetermined probability by lottery or the like.

3-4. Game State Next, the game state that can be controlled by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be explained. The pachinko game machine PY1 has a jackpot game state in which a jackpot game is being executed and a non-jackpot game state in which a jackpot game is not being executed. The non-jackpot gaming states include a normal gaming state, which is a basic gaming state, and a specific gaming state, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. Factors that are "advantageous to the player" related to this specific gaming state include the jackpot probability and the ease with which the second starting port 12 can be opened. That is, the jackpot probability and the ease of opening the second starting port 12 can be associated with the specific gaming state.

What is advantageous to the player regarding the jackpot probability is that the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal gaming state, and it becomes easier to win the jackpot. Furthermore, the ease of opening the second starting port 12 that is advantageous to the player means that the ease of opening the second starting port 12 is higher than in the normal gaming state, and the second starting port 12 is opened per unit time. This means that it will take longer.

The specific gaming states include a first specific gaming state in which both the jackpot probability and the opening time per unit time of the second starting port 12 are advantageous to the player, and a second specific gaming state in which only the jackpot probability is advantageous to the player. Three types can be set: a specific gaming state and a third specific gaming state in which only the opening time per unit time of the second starting port 12 is advantageous to the player. Note that instead of installing all of these three types of specific gaming states in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, it is also possible to install some of the three types of specific gaming states.

Here, as a partial gaming state focusing on the jackpot probability, a state where the jackpot probability is higher than the normal gaming state and which is advantageous to the player regarding the jackpot probability is referred to as a "high probability state". On the other hand, the jackpot probability is the normal probability in the normal gaming state, and a state in which the jackpot probability is not advantageous to the player is referred to as a "normal probability state."

In addition, as a partial game state focusing on the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time, the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time is longer than the normal gaming state, and the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time is longer than the normal gaming state. A state in which the ease of opening is advantageous to the player is called a "time saving state." On the other hand, the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time is the opening time in the normal gaming state, and the state in which the ease of opening the second starting port 12 is not advantageous to the player is defined as "non-time saving". "state".

Here, the non-time saving state and the time saving state will be explained in detail. As described above, 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. That is, the time-saving state is a state in which it is easier to win a prize in the second starting port 12 than in the non-time-saving state. Here, a specific method for making it easier to win a prize in the second starting slot 12 in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state will be described.

For example, by making the time saving state a state in which the normal pattern variation time is likely to be shorter than in the non-time saving state, it is possible to make it easier to win a prize at the second starting port 12 in the time saving state. For example, as mentioned above, regardless of the result of the hit determination, in the time saving state, the normal pattern fluctuation time (5.0 seconds) is shorter than the normal pattern fluctuation time (30.0 seconds) determined in the non-time saving state. Let it be determined. As a result, in the time saving state, the number of times the regular lottery is executed per unit time is greater. In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state, if the probability of winning in the hit judgment and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game are the same, then the number of regular lottery drawings per unit time is the same. As the number of executions increases, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time becomes longer.

In addition, by making the time saving state a state where 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 possible to make it easier to win a prize in the second starting port 12 in the time saving state. . For example, as mentioned above, in the non-time saving state, the electric chew 12D opens for 0.2 seconds in one auxiliary game, whereas in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D opens for 5.0 seconds in one auxiliary game. Make it open for seconds. In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state, if the probability of winning in the hit judgment and the normal pattern fluctuation time are the same, the number of times the auxiliary game is executed per unit time will be the same, so once The longer the electric chew 12D is opened in the auxiliary game, the longer the electric chew 12D is opened per unit time.

Furthermore, by making the time-saving state a state in which it is easier to determine a win in the winning determination compared to the non-time-saving state, it is possible to make it easier for the second starting port 12 to win a prize in the time-saving state. For example, as mentioned above, in the non-time-saving state, the probability of winning is determined to be 6600/65536, while in the time-saving state, the probability of winning is determined to be 59936/65536. . In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state, if the opening time of the electric chew 12D and the normal figure variation time in one auxiliary game are the same, the probability of a hit being determined is high. Since the number of hit determinations per unit time increases, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time becomes longer.

In this way, in the time saving state, it is easier to win than in the non-time saving state, the normal figure fluctuation time is likely to be shorter, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer. By satisfying the three conditions, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time becomes longer than in the non-time-saving state, making it easier to win a prize in the second starting port 12. As a result, the so-called "base", which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, increases. Therefore, in the time-saving state where the base is high, it is possible to aim for a jackpot win without greatly reducing the number of game balls in possession compared to the normal gaming state. In other words, it can be said that the time-saving state is more advantageous for the player than the non-time-saving state.

Note that in the time saving state, all three conditions for increasing the opening time per unit time of the second starting port 12 may not all be met, but only some of the conditions may be met. Finally, 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, and winning into the second starting port 12 may be facilitated.

In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of executions of the special pattern variable display per unit time is small, or special The average figure fluctuation time may be made low. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace at which the reserved special drawings are consumed becomes faster, and effective winnings (winnings that can be stored as reserved special drawings) in the starting opening are more likely to occur. Therefore, players can aim for a jackpot while the game progresses smoothly.

In addition, in the following, the first specific gaming state will be referred to as a "high probability high base gaming state" and the second specific gaming state will be referred to as a "high probability low "Base gaming state" and the third specific gaming state are also referred to as "low probability high base gaming state." Furthermore, the normal gaming state is also referred to as a "low probability low base gaming state."

Therefore, the low probability low base gaming state can be said to be a gaming state controlled in a normal probability state and a non-time saving state. Similarly, the low probability high base gaming state is controlled as a normal probability state and a time saving state, the high probability low base gaming state is controlled as a high probability state and a non time saving state, and the high probability high base gaming state is controlled as a high probability state and a time saving state. It can be said that it is a gaming state in which

In this way, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can be controlled in a low probability low base gaming state, a low probability high base gaming state, a high probability low base gaming state, a high probability high base gaming state, and a jackpot gaming state. In addition, in the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot gaming state can also be said to be a gaming state advantageous to the player because the jackpot opening 14 is open for a long time and a large amount of game balls can be acquired. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state and the specific gaming state can also be called "advantageous gaming states" that are more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

Furthermore, the high probability high base gaming state and the high probability low base gaming state are gaming states that are more advantageous to the player than the low probability low base gaming state in that the jackpot probability is higher than the normal probability state. be. In addition, the high probability high base gaming state and the low probability high base gaming state are more advantageous to the player than the low probability low base gaming state in that the ease of winning the second starting slot 12 is higher than in the non-time saving state. It is in a gaming state. Furthermore, in the jackpot game state, the jackpot game state is a low-probability, low-base game because the jackpot game state is a low-probability low-base game because the number of prize balls for one winning is greater than the first starting hole 11 and the second starting hole 12. This is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the current state.

Further, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the normal gaming state is first set. Further, the jackpot game state is set by the stop display of jackpot symbols. On the other hand, the specific gaming state is set by winning a jackpot and executing a jackpot game. Next, the setting of the specific gaming state will be explained.

3-5. Setting a specific gaming state Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can newly set a specific gaming state upon completion of a jackpot game. That is, after a jackpot game, the game can be controlled and progressed in a specific game state. The duration of this specific gaming state can be set as appropriate. For example, a specific gaming state can be continued until the next jackpot is won. Furthermore, it is also possible to limit the period during which a specific gaming state can continue.

When limiting the duration of a specific gaming state, the specific gaming state can be ended when the termination condition for the duration is satisfied. Then, when the specific gaming state ends, the normal gaming state can be set. Further, regarding the high probability high base gaming state, when the termination condition is satisfied, a low probability high base gaming state or a high probability low base gaming state may be set. In this case, the newly set low probability high base gaming state or high probability low base gaming state may continue until the next jackpot is won. Furthermore, the same or different end conditions may be provided for the newly set low probability high base gaming state or the high probability low base gaming state, and when the end condition is met, the normal gaming state may be set.

Furthermore, the termination conditions for the duration of the specific gaming state can be set as appropriate. As the termination condition, for example, the number of execution times of special figure variable display can be set. In addition, it is not limited to the number of executions of the special figure variable display, but also the elapsed time after the jackpot game, the number of game balls fired after the jackpot game, the number of times the game ball passes through the gate 13 after the jackpot game, or whether to end the specific game state. It is possible to set the termination condition to be the result of terminating the lottery (so-called "fall lottery"). Furthermore, these elements may be set as end conditions singly or in combination.

In addition, these ending conditions may be set the same for all specific gaming states that can be set after a jackpot game, or may be set for some specific gaming states among the specific gaming states that can be set. You may do so. Furthermore, the termination conditions may be different for each specific game state.

Furthermore, the specific game state controlled after the jackpot game, the presence or absence of an end condition, and the content of the end condition can be associated with the jackpot symbol type related to the jackpot game. For example, when the jackpot symbol type is set as described above, as shown in FIG. The game may be controlled in a high probability base game state. Here, this high-probability, high-base game state can be continued until a jackpot is won without setting an end condition. Furthermore, after the jackpot game related to the jackpot symbol C and the jackpot symbol F ends, the game may be controlled in a low probability high base gaming state. Here, an end condition can be set for this low probability high base game state, and the end condition can be set to 100 times of variable display of special symbols. In addition, the relationship between this jackpot type symbol, the specific game state controlled after the jackpot game, the presence or absence of an end condition, and the content of the end condition is an example, and is not limited to this.

In addition, focusing on the gaming profit of a jackpot, a jackpot in which the game progresses with a high probability after a jackpot game is also referred to as a "high probability jackpot." Further, a jackpot in which the game progresses in a high probability state and in a time saving state after a jackpot game is also referred to as a "probable jackpot". In addition, a jackpot in which the game progresses in a normal probability state and a time-saving state after a jackpot game is also referred to as a "time-saving jackpot."

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 30.

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, the special figure variable display is performed in the "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 variable display and indicates a standby state in which special figure variable display is not 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), a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko game machine PY1 is displayed on the display section 50a. Furthermore, when the first effect button 40k is operated while the customer waiting demonstration video G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. is displayed. Settings related to effects include volume settings for sounds output from the speaker 52, brightness settings for the display section 50a, and frequency settings for effects to be performed. Note that setting items related to presentation can be set as appropriate. Further, the setting screen G101 can be made not to be displayed from the customer waiting demonstration video G100 by the player's operation.

The normal production mode is a production mode that can be set in the "low probability low base gaming state" and indicates the normal gaming state. Further, a plurality of lower performance modes belonging to the normal performance mode can be provided. For example, a first normal presentation mode, a second normal presentation mode, a third normal presentation mode, etc. can be provided as presentation modes at a lower level belonging to the normal presentation mode.

In addition, below, the production mode of the lower hierarchy which belongs to production mode is also called "production stage." Accordingly, the first normal presentation mode is also referred to as the "first normal presentation stage," the second normal presentation mode is also referred to as the "second normal presentation stage," and the third normal presentation mode is also referred to as the "third normal presentation stage." say.

In this way, when a plurality of performance stages belonging to the normal performance mode are provided, the performance stages can be repeatedly switched in order when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied. The switching condition can be set as appropriate, but for example, the switching condition can be set to a predetermined number of special symbol variable effects being performed without winning the jackpot. Further, as a switching condition, it can be set that a specific effect, such as a special symbol variation effect based on SP reach/loss variation, is executed.

In addition, as will be described later, a reach may occur in special figure fluctuation effects, but the special figure variation effect is the entire section of the special figure variation effect when a reach does not occur, and a reach is established when a reach occurs. It can be divided into the first stage before the reach occurs, and the second stage after the reach is established in the case where a reach occurs. Note that the first part consists of the above-mentioned "normal fluctuation".

In the first stage of the first normal presentation stage, a background image (FIG. 17A: first normal background image G111) mainly representing a city view is displayed on the display section 50a. In the first stage of the second normal performance stage, a background image mainly representing the field of a baseball field (FIG. 17(B): second normal background image G112) is displayed on the display section 50a. In the first stage of the third normal performance stage, a background image mainly representing the inside of the restaurant (FIG. 17(C): third normal background image G113) is displayed on the display section 50a. On the other hand, in the latter part of the first to third normal performance stages, the first normal background image G111, the second normal background image G112, and the third normal background image G113 are not displayed. A special background image will be displayed depending on the type of reach.

Note that the dedicated background image according to the type of reach in the normal production mode may be a common background image in the normal production mode regardless of the type of production stage, or may be a different background image for each production stage.

Further, the normal performance mode may be set even in the "high probability low base game state", and the normal performance mode may be a performance mode indicating a non-time saving state. Alternatively, a predetermined performance mode that is set only in the "high probability low base game state" and is different from the normal performance mode may be provided. Further, a predetermined performance mode different from the normal performance mode may be set in a low probability low base game state and a high probability low base game state that occur under certain conditions.

The variable probability production mode is a production mode that can be set in the "high probability high base gaming state" and indicates the high probability high base gaming state. In the first part of the probability variation production mode, for example, as shown in FIG. . In addition, in the latter part of the variable probability performance mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the variable probability performance mode is displayed.

The time-saving production mode can be set in the "low-probability, high-base gaming state" or "high-probability, high-base gaming state," and is either the low-probability, high-base gaming state or the high-probability, high-base gaming state; This is a production mode that indicates the state. In the first stage of the time-saving production mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 17(E), a background image representing the sky (time-saving background image G130) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and time-saving BGM is output from the speaker 52. . In addition, in the latter part of the time-saving production mode, a dedicated background image is displayed according to the type of reach in the time-saving production mode.

In addition, the time-saving performance mode can be set only in the low probability high base gaming state, and can also be set as a performance mode indicating the low probability high base gaming state.

In addition, for either or both of the fixed variable production mode and the time-saving production mode, in the same way as the normal production mode, a plurality of production stages for the production mode are provided, and when a predetermined switching condition is met, the production stage is switched. You can also do it.

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. 18(A), an opening image G1 that suggests the start of a jackpot game or a right-hand hit image G2 that encourages "right-hand hitting" is displayed on the display section 50a. A jackpot opening performance will be held where the will be displayed. In addition, during the opening, as a jackpot opening effect, a background image (opening background image G200) corresponding to the type of jackpot game is displayed on the display section 50a in the background of the opening image G1 and the right-handed image G2. .

In addition, in the jackpot production mode, during the round game in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18(B), the right-handed image G2 is continuously displayed from the opening on the display section 50a, and the round image indicating the number of rounds is displayed on the display section 50a. A round effect is performed in which G3 and a prize ball number image G4 indicating the number of paid out prize balls are displayed. In addition, during a round game, as a round effect, a background image (round background) corresponding to the type of jackpot game is displayed on the display section 50a as a background of the right-handed hit image G2, the round image G3, and the prize ball number image G4. Image G201) is displayed, and BGM corresponding to the type of jackpot game is output from the speaker 52.

Furthermore, during the ending of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18(C), the display section 50a displays an ending image G5 that suggests the production mode to be set after the jackpot game and the total number of prize balls that have been paid out. A jackpot ending effect is performed in which the total prize ball count image G6 is displayed. In addition, during the ending, as a jackpot ending effect, a background image (ending background image G202) corresponding to the type of jackpot game is displayed on the display section 50a in the background of the ending image G5 and the total prize ball count image G6. be done.

In addition, hereinafter, the jackpot opening performance, the round performance, and the jackpot ending performance are collectively referred to as the "jackpot game performance" as the performance executed in the jackpot game. That is, a jackpot game performance is performed in the jackpot performance mode.

4-2. Special figure variation effect Next, the special figure 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. In the fluctuating display of performance symbols, the performance symbols change and then stop. That is, after the special symbol fluctuation time and the variable display of the performance symbols are performed, the fluctuations are stopped and the static display of the performance symbols is performed. Then, basically, the result of the special drawing lottery is notified by the stop display of the performance symbols.

It should be noted that in the special symbol variation performance performed on the display section 50a, it is also possible to use images other than the variation display of production symbols. Furthermore, in addition to the image display device 50 including the display section 50a, a special feature using various presentation devices such as a speaker 52, a frame lamp 53, a board moving device 55, a first presentation button device 40, and a second presentation button device 41 is used. It is possible to perform figure fluctuation effects.

Next, the effect patterns displayed on the display section 50a in the special figure variable effect executed in response to the special figure variable display will be explained. The production pattern is also identification information for indicating the special drawing lottery result, and multiple types are provided. Specifically, one of the constituent elements of the effect pattern constitutes identification information for indicating the special drawing lottery result, and a plurality of types of effect patterns are provided depending on the difference in the identification information.

For example, as shown in FIG. 19(A), the effect patterns can be composed of numbers 1 to 9, and nine effect patterns can be provided. Then, a performance pattern including the number "1" is defined as a performance pattern G10a. Similarly, the performance symbols including numbers "2" to "9" are designated as performance symbols G10b to G10e. For convenience, when the individual performance symbols are handled without distinction, they are collectively referred to as "performance symbol G10."

In addition, the numerical parts of the production patterns G10c and G10g related to "3" and "7" are red, and "1", "2", "4", "5", "6", "8", and The numerical parts of the production patterns G10a, G10b, G10d, G10e, G10f, G10h, and G10i of "9" are blue. That is, colors are included in the constituent elements of the effect pattern G10. Note that the configuration of the performance symbol G10 and what the identification information is set to may be changed as appropriate. For example, other components such as characters associated with each number may be added to the production pattern G10.

Next, the effect pattern display area for displaying the effect pattern G10 will be explained. For example, as shown in FIG. 19(B), the display section 50a is divided into three parts approximately equally in the horizontal direction, and the left, center, and right sides are divided into a left presentation pattern area 50b1, a middle presentation pattern area 50b2, and a right presentation pattern. This can be the area 50b3. The performance pattern G10 is displayed in any of the left performance pattern area 50b1, the middle performance pattern area 50b2, and the right performance pattern area 50b3.

Mainly, in the first part of the special symbol variation performance, the performance pattern G10 displayed in the left performance pattern area 50b1 is collectively referred to as "left performance pattern EZ1", and the performance pattern G10 displayed in the middle performance pattern area 50b2 is collectively referred to as "left performance pattern EZ1". They are collectively referred to as "middle performance symbols EZ2," and the performance symbols G10 displayed in the right performance symbol area 50b3 are collectively referred to as "right performance symbols EZ3." That is, in the left performance pattern area 50b1, middle performance pattern area 50b2, and right performance pattern area 50b3, the performance pattern G10 consisting of numbers 1 to 9 is displayed in common, but the performance pattern G10 consisting of the numbers 1 to 9 is displayed in the relative display position. When distinguishing G10, it is written as a left performance pattern EZ1, a middle performance pattern EZ2, and a right performance pattern EZ3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 19(B), it is possible to provide a small pattern area 50c in which small patterns are variably displayed in one section of the left end (lower left corner) of the lower end of the display section 50a. In the small symbol area 50c, small symbols can be variably displayed in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol. Although the design of the small symbol can be set as appropriate, for example, the number part of the performance symbol G10 may be reduced as it is.

In addition, in FIG. 19(B), 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 dashed lines, but these are the left presentation pattern area 50b1, These are described to represent the ranges of the middle effect symbol area 50b2, right effect symbol area 50b3, and small symbol area 50c, and are not actually displayed.

Furthermore, as described above, the performances that constitute the performance flow of the special figure variation performance include normal variation, N reach, L reach, SP reach, and battle performance. Some of these will now be explained.

4-2-1. 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. Next, normal fluctuations will be specifically explained. As small symbols, small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 corresponding to the left performance symbol EZ1, middle performance symbol EZ2, and right performance symbol EZ3 are variably displayed in the small symbol area 50c.

For example, as shown in FIG. 20(A), on the display section 50a, the left effect pattern EZ1, the medium effect pattern EZ2, and the right effect pattern EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the left small pattern KZ1, the medium small pattern KZ2, and the right small pattern When the variable display of the special pattern starts from the state where the symbol KZ3 is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special pattern is not performed, and the variable display of the special pattern is started, the variable display of the special pattern starts as shown in FIG. 20(B) As shown in the figure, the special figure variation effect is started along with the start. Specifically, the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started, and the variable display of the left small symbol KZ1, the medium and small symbols KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 is started.

The display mode of the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the display mode of the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 can be made different. For example, the variable display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed by scrolling each production symbol EZ1 to EZ3 from the top to the bottom of the display section 50a, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed by scrolling each of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 from the top to the bottom of the display section 50a. It is also possible to change the positions one after another at a fixed position. Note that the display mode of the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the display mode of the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 may be the same.

In addition, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are displayed in a variable manner at high speed immediately after the start of the variable display. While the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are being displayed in a high-speed variable manner, the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are basically images on the background side thereof, such as background images G111 to G114. is displayed with transparency for easy viewing.

Then, if the special pattern variation pattern of the variable display of this special pattern is a special pattern variation pattern with no reach and no loss (for example, normal loss variation), the variable display of the special pattern ends (special pattern (stop display), the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed at the loss eyes (so-called "rose eyes") that are unique to no-reach losses.

Toward the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3, for example, first, as shown in FIG. 20(C), the left effect symbol EZ1 temporarily stops at approximately the center position in the vertical direction, and then as shown in FIG. 20(D). As shown, the right performance symbol EZ3 temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and furthermore, as shown in FIG. 20(E), the middle performance symbol EZ2 temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction.

Finally, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3, which are temporarily stopped in a state lined up horizontally at approximately the vertical center position, completely stop all at once, as shown in FIG. 20(F), and the stop is stopped. Confirmed (stop display of production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed). When the temporarily stopped production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 completely stop at random, that is, when the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the three small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are replaced by the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3. They all stop at the same random number, and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are also stopped and displayed.

In addition, in the example of FIG. 20, when the stop display of the effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the effect patterns are temporarily stopped in the order of left effect pattern EZ1 → right effect pattern EZ3 → middle effect pattern EZ2, but they are temporarily stopped. The mode is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate.

4-2-2. Reach Next, we will explain how reach is established. Even if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure variation pattern with reach and loss (for example, N loss variation), basically the same as the case without reach described above, on the display section 50a, As shown in FIG. 21(A), the variable display of the special symbol starts from a state where the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed, As shown in B), the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 starts, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 starts.

After that, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the left effect pattern EZ1 related to the number "5" temporarily stops at approximately the center position in the vertical direction, as shown in FIG. 21(C), and then as shown in FIG. 21(D). As such, the right performance symbols EZ3 related to the same number "5" are temporarily stopped in line in the horizontal direction at approximately the center position in the vertical direction, and a reach is established. Incidentally, even if the reach is achieved with the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 continues to be performed.

Furthermore, in the example of FIG. 21, when the reach is established, the performance symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of left performance symbol EZ1 → right performance symbol EZ3, but the mode of temporary stopping is not limited to this, and may be set as appropriate. I can do it. Furthermore, the numbers of the production symbols that constitute the reach are not limited to "5" either. Furthermore, the temporary stopping position is not limited to the substantially central position in the vertical direction. Further, the direction in which the effect symbols forming the reach are lined up is not limited to the horizontal direction, but may be in other directions such as a diagonal direction.

In this way, the entire period of the special symbol variation performance when there is no reach and a loss, and the section from the start of the special symbol variation performance when the reach occurs to the time when the reach is established can be made into normal variation. However, the time until the reach is established can be appropriately set based on the special symbol fluctuation pattern and the like. Furthermore, it is also possible to perform various preview performances such as a so-called "pseudo series", a cut-in preview, and a dialogue preview until the reach is established. Alternatively, it is also possible to enter the so-called "zone" before the reach is established.

4-2-3. N-Reach Pachinko gaming machine PY1 is capable of performing N-Reach when a reach is established after a normal fluctuation. N reach is a performance that suggests that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery may have been a "big hit", and functions as a performance to make the player expect a big win. Next, N reach will be specifically explained.

When reach is established, for example, as shown in FIG. 21(D), N reach is performed from that point on. In N reach, as shown in FIG. 22(A), the state when reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). When the N reach is started, as shown in FIG. 22(B), the medium effect pattern EZ2, which is fluctuatingly displayed (scrolling) at high speed in the normal mode, gradually slows down.

If the special pattern variation pattern of the variable display of the special pattern is a special pattern variation pattern with reach and loss (for example, N loss variation), the middle production pattern EZ2 will temporarily stop at approximately the center position in the vertical direction from the state where reach is established. Then, a stop display of the effect symbol indicating a loss is performed. At this time, reach has been established, so as shown in Figure 22 (C-1), a medium effect symbol consisting of a number ("4" in Figure 22 (C-1)) different from the numbers that constitute the reach EZ2 temporarily stops. Then, with the end of the variable display of the special figure (stop display of the special figure), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state, as shown in FIG. The left effect pattern EZ1, the middle effect pattern EZ2, and the right effect pattern EZ3 are stopped and displayed.

In addition, when the temporarily stopped production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 completely stop at a loss that is unique to a loss with a reach, that is, when the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the three small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 However, they stop all at once at the same loss eyes that are unique to the same reach-to-reach loss as the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3, and the stop display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is also performed. Note that the contents of N reach can be changed or added as appropriate.

If the special symbol variation performance does not end at N reach, as shown in Figure 22 (C-2), the remaining one medium performance symbol EZ2 that has not stopped will fluctuate at high speed again, and N while the reach is maintained. It may develop (switch) from reach to L reach or SP reach.

4-2-4. SP Reach Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP Reach after N Reach. SP reach is a performance that suggests that the possibility that the result of the special drawing lottery will be a "big hit" is higher than N reach, and functions as a performance to make the player expect a jackpot. Note that even in SP reach, the achieved reach is maintained, but for example, as shown in FIG. It moves to a predetermined position that does not overlap with the small symbol area 50c in the section 50a (for example, the left presentation symbol EZ1 is at the upper left of the display section 50a, and the right presentation symbol EZ3 is at the upper right of the display section 50a).

Furthermore, at the start of SP reach, for example, as shown in FIG. , as shown in FIG. 23(B), an image (SP reach start title image) G11 representing that L reach has started is displayed in the center of the display section 50a. The SP reach start title image G11 is composed of a title image G11a representing the title of the SP reach "In FIG. Ru.

Next, as shown in FIG. 23(C), a scene in which the main character and an enemy character who is a rival of the main character are facing each other is displayed. The content of SP Reach consists of a confrontation scene between a baseball pitcher and a batter. Here, the main character is a pitcher and the enemy character is a batter.

After that, in the SP reach background image G114, as shown in FIG. 24(A), the main character throws the ball, and as shown in FIG. 24(B), the ball advances toward the enemy character, and as shown in FIG. As shown in C), the enemy character starts swinging the bat. Next, as shown in FIG. 24(D), the ball and bat approach each other, and a scene is reached in which the confrontation between the protagonist character and the enemy character is about to come to an end. This scene constitutes a turning point (win/lose turning point) in which the main character wins or loses in the confrontation between the pitcher and the batter.

After this winning/losing point, if the special pattern fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special pattern is a jackpot special pattern fluctuation pattern (for example, SP jackpot fluctuation), as shown in FIG. 25 (A-1), the display section 50a shows , after the enemy character makes a whiff and wins the confrontation, as shown in FIG. A predetermined sound effect is output. At this time, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a jackpot.

In this way, the display of the main character shouting after winning the battle and the output of a predetermined sound effect constitute a performance that suggests a jackpot (jackpot suggestion performance). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 25 (C-1), the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a jackpot.

On the other hand, after the winning/losing point, if the special pattern variation pattern of the variable display of the special pattern is a special pattern variation pattern with reach and loss (for example, SP loss variation), the jackpot suggestion effect will not be performed and the background for SP reach In image G114, as shown in FIG. 25 (A-2), the enemy character hits a home run and loses the match, and as shown in FIG. 25 (B-2), the main character is disappointed on the mound. flows. In this way, the display of the main character being disappointed after losing the battle constitutes a performance that suggests a loss (a performance suggesting a loss).

After that, as shown in FIG. 25 (C-2), the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed on the winning roll. Note that the content of the SP reach is not limited to the content of characters competing in baseball, but can be changed or added as appropriate.

Next, the movable object performance and operation performance performed in the special figure variation performance will be explained. The movable body performance and operation performance may be performed as part of the above-mentioned SP reach, N reach, or jackpot game performance, etc., or may be performed independently of these performances. There is. First, I will explain the moving object performance.

4-3. Movable Body Performance The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of performing a movable body performance that involves the movement of a movable body at a predetermined timing in a predetermined performance such as a special figure variation performance or a jackpot game performance. The movable object performance is a performance using a movable device such as the board movable device 55, and functions as a performance that suggests the degree of expectation of a jackpot or development to SP reach.

For example, when the movable object effect functions as an effect that suggests the development to SP reach, as shown in Fig. 26 (A), when developing from N reach to SP reach in the special figure variation effect, first As shown in (B), the plate movable device 55 is activated, and the plate movable body 55k is lowered to the operating position when viewed from the front, and is held at that position for a predetermined period of time. Furthermore, at this time, an effect image G13 associated with the operation of the movable board 55k is also displayed on the entire display section 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 26(C), the effect image G13 is erased, the board movable body 55k rises to the standby position, and the board movable device 55 returns to the normal standby state. When the board moving device 55 returns to the normal standby state, it develops into SP reach. Note that the operation details of the movable device in the movable body performance can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-4. Operation Performance Next, the operation performance will be explained. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs an operation promotion performance at a predetermined timing in a predetermined performance such as a special figure fluctuation performance or a jackpot game performance, and an operation result performance according to the operation of the first performance button 40k, the second performance button 41k, etc. It is possible to perform operations including. The operation promotion performance is a performance that encourages the player to operate the operation means, and the operation result performance is a performance that is performed in response to the operation of the operation means in the operation promotion performance, and each is a performance to make the player expect a jackpot. It functions as a performance.

For example, as mentioned above, when the winning/losing point is reached in L reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the first production button 40k is valid (first production button operation validity period) occurs, and this first production button operation validity period With the occurrence of , as shown in FIG. 27(A), a performance (first performance button operation promotion performance) that prompts the user to operate the first performance button 40k is performed.

In the first performance button operation promotion performance, a first performance button operation promotion image G12 is displayed on the display section 50a. The first performance button operation promotion image G12 includes an image G12a representing the first performance button 40k (first performance button image) and an image (press operation image) representing the operation mode (i.e., press operation) of the first performance button 40k. G12b, and an image (first effect button operation remaining time image) representing the remaining time of the operation valid period (first effect button operation valid period) related to the operation of the first effect button 40k.

The remaining time image G12c of the first effect button operation valid period is made up of a roughly curved progress bar, so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the first effect button operation valid period as time passes. Changes to Note that FIG. 27(B) shows a state in which the first effect button operation valid period has occurred and 1/3 of the first effect button operation valid period has passed.

Then, when the special pattern variation pattern of the variable display of the special pattern is a jackpot special pattern variation pattern (for example, SP jackpot variation), after the first production button 40k is pressed during the first production button operation validity period, Alternatively, after the first performance button 40k is not operated during the first performance button operation validity period and the remaining time of the first performance button operation validity period runs out, the operation result performance is performed.

As shown in FIG. 27(C), for example, as shown in FIG. 27(C), the operation result is that the panel movable device 55 is operated, the panel movable body 55k is lowered to the operating position, is held at that position for a predetermined period of time, and the rotating member 55k1 is lowered. rotates for a predetermined time. In this way, the operation result presentation also includes the movable object presentation. Furthermore, at this time, an effect image G13 accompanying the movement of the board movable body 55k is displayed on the entire display section 50a as an operation result effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 27(D), the effect image G13 is erased, the rotating member 55k1 stops rotating, and the movable board 55k rises, thereby ending the operation result production. When the operation result presentation is completed, a jackpot suggestion presentation is performed.

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 reach and loss (for example, SP loss variation), the first production button 40k is pressed during the first production button operation validity period. Or, even if the first performance button 40k is not pressed and the remaining time of the performance button operation effective period runs out, the operation result performance is not performed and the loss suggesting performance is performed.

Note that the operation result presentation is not limited to the operation of the board moving device 55 or the display of the effect image G13, but can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, the operation performance is not limited to the special symbol variation performance, but can also be executed in the jackpot performance.

4-5. Pre-reading effect Next, a pre-reading effect that can be executed before the special figure variable display subject to special figure reservation is executed will be explained. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 is capable of performing a look-ahead effect for special figure 1 pending or special figure 2 hold for which a jackpot determination has not been made, based on the result of the look-ahead determination, at any timing of the special figure fluctuation effect. . The pre-read performance is a performance that suggests the degree of expectation of a jackpot for the special figure 1 reservation or the special figure 2 reservation, and functions as a performance that makes the player expect a jackpot even before the variable display of the special figure corresponding to the reservation. As an example of a look-ahead performance, there is a reservation change notice using a reservation performance that represents special map reservation. Here, the pending performance and pending change notice performed in the normal performance mode will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 28(A), the hold effect is performed in a hold display area 50d formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape in a section approximately in the center of the lower end of the display section 50a. The hold display area 50d is composed of a first area 50d1, a second area 50d2, a third area 50d3, and a fourth area 50d4, which are obtained by dividing the hold display area 50d into four substantially equally in the left and right direction. That is, in the hold display area 50d, the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 are arranged in order from the left end to the right end.

In the first area 50d1, the first variable display of special figure 1 is displayed based on the special figure 1 related random number that occurs first among the reserved special figure 1 reserves and corresponds to the special figure 1 reserve. A hold icon representing special figure 1 hold is displayed. Similarly, in the second area 50d2 to fourth area 50d4, the second to fourth reserved special figure 1 reservations are generated based on the special figure 1 related random numbers corresponding to the special figure 1 reservations. A hold icon representing special figure 1 hold, in which special figure 1 variable display is performed, is displayed second to fourth.

In addition, below, the special figure 1 reservation corresponding to the reservation icon displayed in 1st area|region 50d1 is called "special figure 1 reservation of reservation order 1." Similarly, the special figure 1 reservation corresponding to the reservation icons displayed in the second area 50d2, third area 50d3, and fourth area 50d4 is referred to as "special figure 1 reservation in reservation order 2" and "special figure 1 reservation in reservation order 3." "Special figure 1 reservation" and "Special figure 1 reservation of reservation order 4". That is, the existing special drawing 1 reservations are referred to as "reservation order 1" to "reservation order 4" in the order in which they occur.

Furthermore, the variable display area 50e is formed to the left of the hold display area 50d. The icon representing the special figure 1 variable display currently being executed is displayed in the variable display area 50e. Therefore, the object indicated by the icon displayed in the variable display area 50e is different from the object indicated by the hold icon displayed in the hold display area 50d, and strictly speaking, the object indicated by the icon displayed in the change display area 50e is different from the object shown by the hold icon displayed in the hold display area 50d. is not included, but since there is a relationship between the display of the pending icon and the display of the icon, in the following, the display of the pending icon and the display of the icon will be collectively referred to as "pending effect". . Further, the hold icon and the icon are collectively referred to as an "icon." Furthermore, the special figure 1 variation display being executed that the icon indicates is also referred to as "the variation".

Note that in FIG. 28(A), the pending display area 50d and the variable display area 50e are clearly indicated by dashed lines, and the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 are clearly indicated by broken lines; This is described to represent the range of the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 and the variable display area 50e, and is not actually displayed.

Next, a specific example of the hold effect will be explained. In the following explanation, variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 will be omitted. As a premise, it is assumed that the special figure 1 variable display is in progress (the special figure variable effect is in progress) and the number of special figure 1 reservations (U1) is "2". Under this situation, as shown in FIG. 28(B), in the aforementioned first area 50d1 (not shown), the special figure 1 reserve that occurred first among the currently reserved special figure 1 reserves (in order of reservation) A reservation icon HA2 representing a special figure 1 reservation (reservation order 2) is displayed, and in the aforementioned second area 50d2 (not shown), a reservation icon HA2 representing a special figure 1 reservation (reservation order 2 A hold icon HA3 representing special figure 1 hold) is displayed. Further, in the aforementioned variable display area 50e (not shown), the icon HA1 representing the currently executed special figure 1 variable display is displayed. Note that the display mode of the icons HA1 to HA3 displayed in FIG. 28(B) is the normal mode.

In this manner, in the hold performance, special drawings 1 are displayed in order of occurrence from the left end to the right of the hold display area 50d. That is, the variable display of reserved special symbols, in other words, the variable display of unexecuted special symbols based on the special symbol related determination information stored in the special symbol reservation storage unit 105, is individually displayed with a reservation icon. Ru.

Then, as shown in FIG. 28(C), when the stop display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the icon HA1, which had been representing the special figure variation display being executed until immediately before, is erased. Continuously, when variable display of special symbols (special figure variation effect) is started based on the special figure 1 hold representing the hold icon HA2, the hold icon HA2 and the hold icon HA3 are shifted. Specifically, the hold icon HA2 that was displayed in the first area 50d1 (not shown) moves to the variable display area 50e (not shown), and the hold icon HA3 that was displayed in the second area 50d2 (not shown) is moved to the corresponding variable display area 50e (not shown). Move to the illustrated first area 50d1. That is, the displayed hold icon HA2 and hold icon HA3 are each shifted one by one to the left. This means that the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the hold icon HA2 is started, and the special figure 1 hold that the hold icon HA3 represents is the special figure 1 hold that occurred first among the currently held special figure 1 hold. This is to adapt the hold icon HA2 and the hold icon HA3 to the situation in response to the special figure variable display being started next.

Further, the pending icon HA2 displayed in the variable display area 50e represents the special figure 1 variable display being executed, so it becomes the icon HA2 when displayed in the variable display area 50e. That is, the word "icon" is prefixed to "pending" for the icon displayed in the pending display area 50d, and "relevant" for the icon displayed in the variable display area 50e. In other words, when the hold icon is displayed, if the start condition for the special symbol fluctuation display is satisfied for the special symbol reservation indicated by the hold icon, the special symbol fluctuation display related to the establishment of the start condition is A corresponding hold icon is displayed as the icon.

Note that when changing from a pending icon to the relevant icon, in other words, when the icon moves from the pending display area 50d to the variable display area 50e, the size of the icon may remain the same or may be enlarged. In FIG. 28C, the icon is enlarged approximately twice when moving from the hold display area 50d to the variable display area 50e.

From this situation, when a game ball enters the first starting port 11 and a special drawing 1 reservation occurs, a new reservation is made according to the occurrence of the special drawing 1 reservation, as shown in FIG. 28(E). Icon HA4 is displayed in the aforementioned second area 50d2 (not shown).

In this way, when a prize is won in the first starting slot 11 and a special drawing 1 related random number is acquired, one common icon is displayed. This icon will disappear when the special figure 1 variable display based on the winning prize ends, but while it is displayed, it will remain in the state in which the special figure 1 variable display is placed (on hold and in progress). Depending on the icon, the icon exists under different names (pending icon and the icon).

By the way, as mentioned above, the start winning command includes win/fail information and special figure fluctuation pattern information. Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can display the hold icon in a normal mode or a special mode based on this validity information and special symbol variation pattern information. Displaying this hold icon in a special manner is called a "hold notice."

When the display mode of the pending icon is a special mode, that is, when a pending notice is given, the player can expect that he may win a jackpot with the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the pending icon. Next, a specific example of the suspension notice will be explained. As a specific example of the suspension notice, assume that the display mode of the suspension icon HA4 shown in FIG. 28(E) becomes a special mode.

One type of reservation notice is a reservation notice that enters a special mode immediately after the reservation icon is displayed, in other words, a reservation notice is given when special drawing 1 reservation occurs (at the time of winning at the first starting gate 11). There are types. For example, as shown in FIG. 29(A), from the situation before the hold icon HA4 is displayed (the situation in FIG. 28(D)), a game ball enters the first starting port 11, and the special figure 1 is held. When this occurs, similarly to the case of FIG. 28(E), in response to the occurrence of the special drawing 1 holding, the holding icon HA4 in the normal mode is displayed in the aforementioned second area 50d2 (not shown).

Immediately thereafter, as shown in FIG. 29(B), the display mode of the hold icon HA4 changes from the normal mode to the special mode (gray in FIG. 29(B)) (the hold preview is given). In the example of FIG. 29, the hold icon HA4 is displayed in the normal mode for a moment after being displayed, but it may be displayed in a special mode and the period during which it is displayed in the normal mode may be eliminated.

As another type of reservation notice, there is a reservation notice type in which the reservation icon takes a special mode when it moves, in other words, a reservation icon change notice is given when the special figure 1 reservation is shifted. For example, as shown in FIG. 30(A), from the situation before the hold icon HA4 is displayed (the situation in FIG. 28(D)), a game ball enters the first starting port 11, and the special figure 1 is put on hold. When this occurs, as shown in FIG. 30(B), in response to the occurrence of the special drawing 1 holding, the holding icon HA4 in the normal mode (white in FIG. 30(B)) moves to the aforementioned second area 50d2 (not shown). will be displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 30(C), when the stop display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the icon HA2, which had been representing the special symbol variation display being executed until immediately before, is erased. Subsequently, when the variable display of special symbols (special symbol variation effect) is started based on the special symbol 1 reservation represented by the reservation icon HA3, as shown in FIG. 30(D), the special symbol is displayed in the first area 50d1. The hold icon HA3 moved to the corresponding variable display area 50e (not shown), and the hold icon HA4 displayed in the second area 50d2 moves to the first area 50d1 (not shown). Here, when the hold icon HA4 moves from the second area 50d2 to the first area 50d1, its display mode changes from a normal mode to a special mode (gray in FIG. 30(D)) (a notice of hold is given) .

Furthermore, it is possible to provide a plurality of types of special modes related to the reservation notice, so that the degree of jackpot expectation can be made different depending on the type of the special mode. For example, it is assumed that the display mode of the hold icon is associated with the color of the hold icon, and white, green, red, and gold are set as the display mode of the hold icon. Here, white is the normal mode, and green, red, and gold are the special modes. The jackpot expectation level indicated by the display mode of the pending icon can be set to increase in the order of white < green < red < gold.

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 prefetch effect is not limited to the display mode of the hold icon HA, but includes images other than the hold icon HA on the display section 50a such as a background image, sound output from the speaker 52, light emission from the frame lamp 53, and board movement. It is possible to perform the operation using a presentation device other than the image display device 50, such as the operation by the device 55. Furthermore, as a production mode of the look-ahead production, in addition to a production mode that continues without interruption from the execution until the special symbol change display starts, such as a pending icon change notice by the pending icon HA, there is also a stoppage of the production pattern. It is also possible to use a performance mode that is executed intermittently and continuously, such as every time a display is performed or a variable display of performance symbols is started.

5. Game control by game control microcomputer 101 [Game control main processing]
Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained based on FIGS. 31 to 40. Note that the flowchart for controlling the game described below is an example. As for the plurality of processes in the flowchart, the order of execution can be changed as appropriate or the processes can be executed in parallel as long as there is no inconsistency in the process contents.

Further, counters, timers, flags, status, 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. Further, the initial value of the counter is "0", the initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", and the initial value of the status is "1".

When the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on, the game control microcomputer 101 provided in the game control board 100 reads out and executes the game control main processing program shown in FIG. 29 from the game ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the game control main process, first, a power-on process (S001) is performed. The power-on processing includes permission settings for access to the gaming RAM 104, settings for the gaming CPU 102, SIO (System Input/Output), PIO (Parallel Input/Output), and CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit: interrupt time management). settings etc. of the circuit for

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 various random numbers related to the regular symbol related determination information and the special symbol related determination information are updated by adding one. 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, game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) can be executed. The game control 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 game control side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the game control side timer interrupt process (S005) ends and until the next game control side timer interrupt process (S005) starts, the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) The process of updating counter values of various random numbers is repeatedly executed. In addition, if an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 while interrupts are disabled, the gaming control side timer interrupt processing (S005) will not start immediately, but will start after interrupts are enabled (S004). .

[Game control side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be explained. As shown in FIG. 32, in the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005), output processing (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands etc. set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 in each process described below are output to the production control board 120, payout control board 170, etc.

In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), the game control microcomputer 101 takes in the detection signal from the lower tray full switch that detects the fullness of the surplus ball storage hole 35A, and inputs the detection signal from the lower tray full switch 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 game control main process of FIG. 31. That is, the updating process of the counter values of various random numbers related to the general figure related determination information and the special figure related determination information is performed during the execution period of the game control side timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (main side timer interrupt process (S005)). After the end of S005), this is performed both during the period until the next game control side timer interrupt process (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.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processes (S107) and ends the game control side timer interrupt process (S005). Other processing (S107) 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 (S107), a payout control process is performed to pay out prize balls to the player. In the payout control process, the prize ball counter for the first starting hole 11, the prize ball counter for the second starting hole 12, the prize ball counter for the big winning hole 14, and the prize ball counter for the general winning hole 10 are set to " A check is made to see if it exceeds "0", and if it exceeds "0", a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170. Then, when transmitting the prize ball signal, an update process is performed to subtract "1" from the prize ball counter related to the signal.

Then, the gaming control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes steps S002 to S004 of the gaming control main processing until the next interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102, and when the interrupt pulse is input (approximately 4 msec later) ), the game control side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. In the output processing (S101) of the gaming control side timer interrupt processing (S005) executed again, the gaming control microcomputer 101 outputs the data that was set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 in the previous gaming control side timer interrupt processing (S005). Outputs commands etc.

[Sensor detection processing]
Next, sensor detection processing will be explained using FIGS. 33 and 34. In the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether a game ball has won in the general winning hole 10, that is, whether a game ball has been detected by the general winning hole sensor 10a (S201). If a game ball has not entered the general winning hole 10 (NO in S201), the process advances to step S203, and if a game ball has entered the general winning hole 10 (YES in S201), a predetermined number of game balls have been entered into the game ball. General winning hole prize ball processing for paying out prize balls is performed (S202). In the general winning hole prize ball process, the number of prize balls ("3" in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning into the general winning hole 10 is added to the prize ball counter for the general winning hole 10.

In step S203, it is determined whether the game ball has passed through the gate 13, that is, whether the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 13a. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (NO in S203), the process advances to step S207. On the other hand, if the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (YES in S203), whether the normal operation status (described later) is 1 or not, in other words, whether the normal figure variable display or the auxiliary game is being performed. It is determined whether or not (S204). If the normal operation status is not 1 (NO in S204), the process advances to step S207, and if the normal operation status is 1 (YES in S204), the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter (label-TRND-F) is The normal symbol random number indicated by is acquired as the common symbol related determination information (S205), the acquired common symbol related determination information is stored in the common symbol retention storage section 86 provided in the gaming RAM 104 (S206), and step S207 Proceed to.

In step S207, it is determined whether a game ball has entered the second starting port 12, that is, whether a game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 12a. If the game ball has not entered the second starting port 12 (NO in S207), the process advances to step S214, and if the game ball has entered the second starting port 12 (YES in S207), the game ball has been placed in the predetermined position. Second starting hole prize ball processing is performed to pay out the number of prize balls (S208). In the second starting hole prize ball process, the number of prize balls ("4" in the first embodiment) corresponding to the prize entered into the second starting hole 12 is added to the prize ball counter for the second starting hole 12.

Next, if the number of special drawings 2 pending (specifically the value of the counter (special drawing 2 holding number counter) provided in the gaming RAM 104 that counts the number of special drawings 2 holding) is "4" (upper limit memory number) or more, It is determined whether there is one (S209). If the number of reserved special drawings 2 is "4" or more (YES in S209), the process advances to step S214, but if the number of reserved special drawings 2 is not "4" or more (less than "4"), ( NO in S209), the special figure 2 reservation number addition process is performed (S210). In the special figure 2 reservation number addition process, the special figure 2 reservation number counter is incremented by 1, and the special figure 2 reservation number indicated by the special figure 2 reservation display 83b is increased by 1.

Next, special symbol random number counter (label-TRND-T), jackpot symbol type random number counter (label-TRND-OS), reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), and special symbol variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND- The special figure 2 related determination information consisting of HP) is acquired and stored in the special figure related determination information buffer provided in the gaming RAM 104 (S211).

Next, a second prefetch determination process is performed (S212). In the second look-ahead determination process, the second start winning command is specified by comparing the current gaming state with the special figure 2 related determination information acquired in step S211 in the second look-ahead determination table shown in FIG. A second starting winning command is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 stores the special figure 2 related determination information acquired in step S211 in the special figure 2 reservation storage section 105b (S213).

Subsequently, in step S214, it is determined whether a game ball has entered the first starting port 11, that is, whether a game ball has been detected by the first starting port sensor 11a. If the game ball has not entered the first starting port 11 (NO in S214), the process proceeds to step S221, and if the game ball has entered the first starting port 11 (YES in S214), the game ball has been placed in the predetermined position. First starting hole prize ball processing is performed to pay out the number of prize balls (S215). In the first starting hole prize ball process, the number of prize balls ("4" in the first embodiment) corresponding to the prize entered into the first starting hole 11 is added to the prize ball counter for the first starting hole 11.

Next, the number of special figure 1 reservations (specifically, the value of the counter (special figure 1 reservation number counter) provided in the gaming RAM 104 that counts the number of special figure 1 reservations) is "4" (upper limit memory number) or more. It is determined whether or not (S216). If the number of reserved special drawings 1 is "4" or more (YES in S216), the process proceeds to step S221, but if the number of reserved special drawings 1 is not greater than (less than) "4" (NO in S216), the process proceeds to step S221. ), the special figure 1 reservation number addition process is performed (S217). In the special figure 1 reservation number addition process, the special figure 1 reservation number counter is incremented by 1, and the special figure 1 reservation number indicated by the special figure 1 reservation display 83a is increased by 1.

Next, special symbol random number counter (label-TRND-T), jackpot symbol type random number counter (label-TRND-OS), reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), and special symbol variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND- The special figure 1 related determination information consisting of HP) is acquired and stored in the special figure related determination information buffer provided in the gaming RAM 104 (S218).

Next, a first look-ahead determination process is performed (S219). In the first lookahead determination process, the first start winning command is identified by comparing the current gaming state and the special figure 1 related determination information acquired in step S218 in the first lookahead determination table shown in FIG. A first start winning command is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 stores the special figure 1 related determination information acquired in step S218 in a storage area corresponding to the current number of special figure 1 reserves in the special figure 1 reserve storage section 105a (S220).

In step S221, it is determined whether a game ball has entered the big winning hole 14, that is, whether a game ball has been detected by the big winning hole sensor 14a. If a game ball has not entered the grand prize opening 14 (NO in S221), the sensor detection process is terminated, and if a gaming ball has entered the grand prize opening 14 (YES in S221), the memory is stored in the gaming RAM 104. It is determined whether the counter value of the provided big winning opening prize counter is "9" or more (S222). The big winning hole prize counter is a counter for counting the number of prizes won in the big winning hole 14 in one round game of the big winning game. It should be noted that the big winning opening winning counter is cleared every time each round game ends. In the first embodiment, the prescribed number of prizes to win is set to "8". Therefore, the process of step S222 is performed.

If the counter value of the big winning opening prize counter is "9" or more (YES in S222), the sensor detection process is ended, and the counter value of the big winning opening winning prize counter is not more than "9", that is, less than "9". If so (NO in S222), the counter value of the big winning hole prize counter is incremented by 1 (S223), and the big winning hole prize ball processing is performed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls to the player (S224). ), the sensor detection process ends. In addition, in the grand prize hole prize ball process, the number of prize balls ("14" in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning in the grand prize hole 14 is added to the prize ball counter for the grand prize hole 14.

Note that sensors other than sensors 10a to 14a are provided as sensors capable of detecting game balls, and processes other than those shown in FIGS. 33 to 34 are performed based on the sensor detecting a game ball. Also good.

[Normal operation processing]
Next, normal operation processing regarding control of the normal figure display 82 and the electric chew 12D will be explained. As shown in FIG. 35, the processing regarding the general figure display 82 and electric chew 12D is divided into four statuses (stages). Then, "normal operation status=1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these statuses. In the normal operation process (S105), the game control microcomputer 101 first checks the "normal operation status" (S1101). When the "normal operation status" is "1", a normal symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "2", a normal symbol variation process (S1103) is performed, When the "normal operation status" is "3", a normal symbol confirmation process (S1104) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "4", an auxiliary game control process (S1105) is performed. Note that the "normal operation status" is initially set to "1".

The normal symbol standby process (S1102) is a process that is performed during standby when the variable display of the normal symbol and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process (S1102), a hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the regular symbol reservation storage section 86. Furthermore, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern is determined based on the current game state, and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern is displayed on the normal pattern display 82 for the normal pattern fluctuation time according to the determined general pattern fluctuation pattern. , and change the normal operation status to "2". In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a normal pattern fluctuation start command in accordance with the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination result in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 at the start of the normal pattern fluctuation display.

The normal symbol variation process (S1103) is a process that is performed when the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In the normal symbol variation process (S1103), it is determined whether or not the common symbol variation time has elapsed since the fluctuating display of the common symbol that is being executed has started (whether or not to end the fluctuating display of the common symbol), and If it is determined that the figure variation time has elapsed, the normal figure is stopped and displayed based on the hit determination result, and the normal operation status is changed to "3". Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a normal pattern fluctuation stop command to the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 at the start of the normal pattern fluctuation display.

The ordinary symbol confirmation process (S1104) is a process that is performed when the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol confirmation process (S1104), it is determined whether a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the stop display of the common symbol that is being executed has started (whether to end the stop display of the common symbol). If it is determined that a predetermined stop time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the common symbol that is being stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. If it is not a winning symbol (if the stopped and displayed regular symbol is a losing symbol), the normal operation status is changed to "1". On the other hand, if the winning symbols are stopped and displayed, the normal operation status is changed to "4" and the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 101 sets an auxiliary game start command to the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 at the time of starting the auxiliary game.

The auxiliary game control process (S1105) is a process that is performed when the auxiliary game is being played. In the auxiliary game control process (S1105), the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current gaming state and the auxiliary game control table. Then, when the auxiliary game ends, the normal operation status is changed to "1".

[Special operation processing]
Next, special operation processing regarding the control of the special figure display 81, the special figure pending display 83, and the big prize winning device 14D will be explained. As shown in FIG. 36, the processing regarding the special figure display 81, special figure reservation display 83, and big prize winning device 14D is divided into six statuses (stages). Then, "special operation status=1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each of these statuses. The game control microcomputer 101 first checks the "special operation status" (S1501).

The game control microcomputer 101 performs special symbol standby processing (S1502) when the "special operation status" is "1", and when the "special operation status" is "2", the special symbol fluctuation Perform the process (S1503), and if the "special action status" is "3", perform the special symbol confirmation process (S1504), and if the "special action status" is "4", jackpot game control Processing (S1505) is performed, and if the "special operation status" is "5", gaming state setting processing (S1506) is performed. Note that the "special operation status" is initially set to "1".

The special symbol standby process (S1502) is a process that is performed during standby when variable display of special symbols and jackpot games are not being performed. The special symbol standby process will be detailed later.

The special symbol variation process (S1503) is a process performed when the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The special symbol variation process will be detailed later.

The special symbol confirmation process (S1504) is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The special symbol confirmation process will be detailed later.

The jackpot game control process (S1505) is a process performed in the jackpot game. The game control microcomputer 101 performs a jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table by performing jackpot game control processing. When the jackpot game ends, the special operation status is changed to "5". Note that when each round game is started, a round number designation command indicating the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. Further, when all the round games are finished and the ending is started, an ending command indicating the ending corresponding to the jackpot symbol related to the jackpot game is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104.

The game state setting process (S1506) is a process for setting the game state to be controlled after the jackpot game when the jackpot game ends. For example, when controlling in a high probability state after a jackpot game, the high probability flag is turned on in the high probability flag area of the gaming RAM 104 to set the high probability state. Furthermore, at this time, if the duration of the high probability state is to be limited, the duration is also set. For example, if the termination condition for the high probability state is the number of times the special figure variable display is executed, that number (hereinafter referred to as "high probability specified number of times") is set in the high probability remaining number of times counter provided in the gaming RAM 104. . In addition, when controlling in a time saving state after a jackpot game, the time saving flag is turned ON in the time saving flag area of the gaming RAM 104 to set the time saving state. Furthermore, at this time, if the duration of the time saving state is to be limited, the duration is also set. For example, when the end condition of the time saving state is the number of executions of the special figure variable display, the number of times (hereinafter referred to as "time saving specified number of times") is set in the remaining time saving number counter provided in the gaming RAM 104.

In addition, the gaming control microcomputer 101 sets a gaming status command indicating the gaming status after the jackpot game in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 in the gaming status setting process.

[Special symbol standby processing]
Next, the special symbol standby process will be explained using FIG. 37. In the special symbol standby process (S1502), first, it is determined whether the special symbol 2 pending number is "0" (S1601). If the special figure 2 reservation number is "0" (YES in S1601), that is, if there is no memory of the special figure 2 related judgment information acquired due to winning in the second starting opening 12, the special figure 2 related judgment information is not stored. It is determined whether the number of 1 reservations is "0" (S1608). Then, if the number of reserved special drawings 1 is also "0" (YES in S1608), that is, if there is no memory of the special drawing 1 related judgment information acquired due to winning in the first starting opening 11, It is determined whether the customer waiting flag is ON (S1618). Here, if the customer waiting flag is ON (YES in S1618), the special symbol waiting process is finished, and if the customer waiting flag is not ON (NO in S1618), the customer waiting command is set in the output buffer (S1619). , turns on the customer waiting flag (S1620), and ends the special symbol waiting process.

In addition, if the number of special drawings 2 reserved is "0" but the number of special drawings 1 holding is not "0" (YES in S1601 and NO in S1608), that is, there is no special drawing 2 related determination information, but the first start If there is one or more stored pieces of special figure 1 related determination information acquired due to winning in the mouth 11, special figure 1 determination processing (S1609) and special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing (S1610) are performed.

In the special symbol 1 determination process (S1609), the first stored special symbol random number among the special symbol random numbers stored in the special symbol 1 pending storage unit 105a is read out, and the special symbol random number is read out based on the jackpot determination table associated with the gaming state. Then, a judgment is made as to whether it is a jackpot or a loss (jackpot judgment).

Here, if the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type random number is read out and the jackpot symbol type is determined based on the first jackpot symbol type determination table (jackpot symbol type determination). Then, jackpot symbol data representing the jackpot symbol type is set in a special symbol buffer provided in the gaming RAM 104, and a symbol designation command representing the jackpot symbol type is set in the output buffer provided in the gaming RAM 104.

Furthermore, if the result of the jackpot determination is a "loss", loss symbol data representing a loss is set in the special pattern buffer, and a symbol designation command representing a loss is set in the output buffer.

Next, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process (S1610) will be explained using FIG. 38. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process, first, it is determined whether or not it is currently in a non-time saving state (S1651). If it is a non-time-saving state (YES in S1651), select the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for the non-time-saving state (S1652) and proceed to step S1654; if it is not in a non-time-saving state (NO in S1651), the time-saving After selecting the state special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (S1653), the process advances to step S1654.

In step S1654, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether the jackpot determination result is a "jackpot". If it is not a jackpot (NO in S1654), the process advances to step S1655, and if it is a jackpot (YES in S1654), a jackpot symbol is selected from the special symbol 1 variation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653. After selecting the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (S1659), the process advances to step S1660.

In step S1655, the game control microcomputer 101 performs reach determination. In the reach determination, a reach random number is read out, and the reach random number is compared with a reach determination table according to the current gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state) to determine whether there is a reach or no reach.

The game control microcomputer 101 next determines whether or not the result of the reach determination in step S1655 is "with reach" (S1656). If there is a reach (YES in S1656), select a special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table for loss with reach from the special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 (S1658). After that, the process advances to step S1660, and if there is no reach (NO in S1656), the current number of reserved special symbols 1 is checked, and the result is selected in the special symbol 1 variation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653. After selecting the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for no-reach loss according to the number of reserved special figures 1 (S1657), the process proceeds to step S1660.

In step S1660, the game control microcomputer 101 reads out the special pattern variation pattern random number, and compares the special pattern variation pattern random number with the special pattern 1 variation pattern determination table selected in any of steps S1657 to S1659. Determine the special figure 1 variation pattern The special figure 1 variation pattern is determined. Next, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a special figure 1 variation start command indicating the determined special figure 1 variation pattern in the output buffer (S1661), and starts the special figure 1 variation according to the determined special figure 1 variation pattern. The time is set in the special operation timer (S1662), the special symbol 1 variation pattern determination process is ended, and the process returns to the special symbol standby process.

Note that the special operation timer is updated by 4ms in other processing in the game control side timer interrupt processing. In addition, the set special figure 1 variation start command includes information regarding the type of special symbol (that it is special figure 1) and information about the special figure variation pattern judgment performed in the special figure 1 variation pattern judgment process (S1610). Contains information about the results (information on special pattern fluctuation patterns, including information on whether there is a reach or not and special symbol fluctuation time).

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 causes the special pattern 1 display 81a to start displaying the special pattern 1 in a variable manner based on the special pattern variation time corresponding to the special pattern 1 variation pattern determined in step S1610 (S1611). .

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 1 reservation storage section 105a from the current position to the side where it is read out, and also shifts the storage location (storage area) of the various counter values in the special figure 1 reservation storage section 105a Special figure 1 reservation storage section shift processing is performed to clear the storage area corresponding to the first reservation (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S1612). In this way, the special drawing 1 reservations are consumed in the order in which they were reserved.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts "1" from the special figure 1 reservation number counter (S1613), and changes the special figure 1 reservation number indicated by the special figure 1 reservation display 83a by decreasing it by "1" ( S1614), and changes the special operation status to "2" (S1615).

The game control microcomputer 101 then determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1616), and if it is ON (YES in S1616), turns the customer waiting flag OFF (S1617), and performs special symbol waiting processing. If it is not ON (NO in S1616), the special symbol standby process ends without executing step S1617.

In addition, if the number of reserved special drawings 2 is not "0" in step S1601 (NO in S1601), that is, there is one or more stored special drawings 2 related judgment information acquired due to winning in the second starting port 12. If there is, special figure 2 determination processing (S1602) and special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing (S1603) are performed. The special figure 2 judgment process (S1602) and the special figure 2 variation pattern judgment process (S1603) are basically the same processing contents as the special figure 1 judgment process (S1609) and the special figure 1 variation pattern judgment process (S1610). .

The special figure 2 determination process (S1602) is basically the same except that the table used for jackpot determination is the second jackpot determination table, and the table used for jackpot symbol type determination is the second jackpot symbol type determination table. Since this is the same process as the special figure 1 determination process (S1609), the explanation will be omitted. Also, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process (S1603) is basically the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process (S1603), except that the table used in the special figure 2 variation pattern determination is the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. Since this process is similar to S1610), the explanation will be omitted.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 causes the special figure 2 display 81b to start variable display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure variation time according to the special figure variation pattern determined in step S1603 (S1604).

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 2 reservation storage section 105b from the current position to the side where it is read out, and also shifts the storage location (storage area) of the various counter values in the special figure 2 reservation storage section 105b to Special figure 2 pending storage section shift processing is performed to clear the storage area corresponding to the fourth pending item (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S1605). In this way, the special drawing 2 reservations are consumed in the order in which they were reserved.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts "1" from the special map 2 reservation number counter (S1606), and changes the special map 2 reservation number indicated by the special map 2 reservation display 83b by decreasing it by "1" (S1607). ), the special operation status is changed to "2" (S1615), and the process advances to step S1616.

As described above, in the first embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the special symbol 1 reservation is performed only when the special symbol 2 reservation is "0" (YES in S1601). That is, the extinguishment of the special figure 2 reservation is executed in priority to the extinguishment of the special figure 1 reservation. In the first embodiment, it is easier for the player to win a jackpot symbol with a large profit in the lottery based on the special symbol 2 reservation than in the lottery based on the special symbol 1 reservation. In addition, the extinguishment of the special figure 1 reservation may be executed in priority to the extinguishment of the special figure 2 reservation. Moreover, the extinguishment of the special figure 1 hold and the extinguishment of the special figure 2 hold may be performed in the order in which the hold occurs, regardless of the type of special figure.

[Special symbol variation processing]
Next, special symbol variation processing will be explained using FIG. 39. In the special symbol variation process, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not to end the variation display of the special symbol, that is, when the special symbol variation time set in the special operation timer in step S1603 or step S1610 has elapsed (special It is determined whether the operation counter=0) (S1701). If you do not want to end the fluctuating display of special symbols (NO in S1701), you can end the special symbol fluctuating process, and if you want to end the fluctuating display of special symbols (YES in S1701), you can display the fluctuating special symbols on the special symbol display 81. At the same time, special symbols are stopped and displayed according to the symbol data (jackpot symbol data or loss special symbol data) set in the special symbol buffer in step S1602 or step S1609 (S1702).

Next, a preset special symbol confirmation time (for example, 0.8 seconds) is set in the special operation timer (S1703), and a special symbol variation stop command indicating the end of the variation display of the special symbol is output to the buffer. (S1704), changes the special operation status to "3" (S1705), and ends the special symbol variation process.

[Special design confirmation process]
Next, the special symbol confirmation process will be explained using FIG. 40. In the special symbol confirmation process (S1504), the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not to end the stop display of the special symbol, that is, when the special symbol confirmation time set in the special operation timer in step S1703 has elapsed (special It is determined whether the operation counter=0) (S1751). If you do not want to end the special symbol stop display (NO in S1751), if you end the special symbol confirmation process and end the special symbol stop display (YES in S1751), you are currently in a normal probability state (high probability flag is OFF). It is determined whether or not (S1752).

If the game control microcomputer 101 is not currently in the normal probability state (NO in S1752), the process proceeds to step S1757, and if it is currently in the normal probability state (YES in S1752), it is in the time saving state (time saving flag is ON). It is determined whether or not (S1753). If the game control microcomputer 101 is not in the time-saving state (NO in S1753), the process advances to step S1757, and if it is currently in the time-saving state (YES in S1753), it displays the remaining variable displays of special symbols that can be executed in the time-saving state. The value of the remaining time saving number counter that measures the number of times (remaining number of time saving) is subtracted by "1" (S1754), and it is determined whether the value of the remaining time saving number counter is "0" (S1755). If the value of the remaining time saving counter (remaining number of time saving) is not "0" (NO in S1755), the process advances to step S1757, and if the value of the remaining time saving number counter (remaining number of time saving) is "0" (in S1755) YES), the time-saving state is shifted to a non-time-saving state (the time-saving flag is turned OFF) (S1756), and the process proceeds to step S1757.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 checks the current game state, sets a game state command indicating the game state in the output buffer (S1757), and determines whether the special symbol currently being stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. (S1758). If it is not a jackpot symbol (NO in S1758), change the special operation status to "1" (S1762), finish the special symbol confirmation process, and if it is a jackpot symbol (YES in S1758), reset the gaming state ( A normal gaming state is set. Specifically, the high probability flag and time saving flag are turned off, and the values of the high probability remaining number of times counter and time saving remaining number of times counter are set to "0") (S1759).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a jackpot game preparation process (S1760), changes the special operation status to "4" (S1761), and ends the special symbol confirmation process. In the jackpot game preparation process, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a jackpot game control table corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol in a predetermined area of the gaming RAM 104. In addition, a jackpot opening flag indicating that the opening is in progress according to the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is turned on in a predetermined area of the gaming RAM 104, and a predetermined opening time (the jackpot game starts) is set according to the type of the jackpot symbol. Set the time from the time the game is played until the start of one round) to the special operation timer. Furthermore, in accordance with the type of jackpot symbol, an opening command indicating the type of jackpot symbol is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. The opening command corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol indicates that a jackpot game (opening of the jackpot game) corresponding to the type of the stopped and displayed jackpot symbol is started.

6. Control of production by production control board 120 [Production control main processing]
Next, the control of effects by the effect control board 120 will be explained using the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 41 to 45. Note that the flowchart for controlling the effects described below is an example. As for the plurality of processes in the flowchart, the order of execution can be changed as appropriate or the processes can be executed in parallel as long as there is no inconsistency in the process contents.

In addition, counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. that appear in the explanation of the control of effects by the effect control board 120 below are provided in the effect RAM 124. When the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on, the performance control microcomputer 121 provided in the performance control board 120 reads out the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 43 from the performance ROM 123 and executes it.

As shown in the figure, in the production control main process, first, a power-on process corresponding to power-on is performed (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. Note that the random numbers for performance determination include various random numbers for determining performance content, such as a random number for determining a stop symbol pattern and a random number for determining a special symbol variation performance pattern, which will be described later.

As an example, the method for updating the random number counter for judgment regarding various performances can be the same as the random number updating process performed by the game control board 100 described above. When updating, the random number values may be added by 2 instead of being added by 1. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the performance RAM 124 of the performance control board 120 (for example, a special figure fluctuation performance start command, a customer waiting start command, an opening performance start command, a round performance start command, which will be described later) command, ending effect start command, etc.) 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 performances performed by the image control board 140, the production control board 120 also outputs audio from the speaker 52 via the audio control circuit 161 (executes various performances using audio), and controls the sub-drive board. 162 to cause the frame lamp 53 to emit light (to perform various effects by emitting light), and to operate the board movable body 55k (to perform various effects by movement). The various performances include a special figure variation performance, a jackpot game performance (jackpot opening performance, round performance, jackpot ending performance), customer waiting performance, operation performance, and pre-reading performance.

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), 1ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), and 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) can be executed. The 1ms timer interrupt processing (S4011) and the 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) will be described later.

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time a strobe signal, that is, various commands sent from the game control board 100, is input to the external INT input section of the production control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt process (S4010), the production control microcomputer 121 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output process (S101) of the game 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, S4012).

[1ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, 1ms timer interrupt processing will be explained using FIG. The 1ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse of 1ms period is input to the production control board 120. The performance control microcomputer 121 first performs input processing (S4101) in the 1ms timer interrupt processing (S4011). In the input process, the production control microcomputer 121 creates first production button switch data based on the detection signal from the first production button sensor 40a. The performance control microcomputer 121 creates second performance button switch data based on the detection signal from the second performance button sensor 41a.

Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs light emission data output processing (S4102). In the light emission data output process, the production control microcomputer 121 uses the light emission data created in the light emission data creation process (S4203) in the 10ms timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in order to cause the frame lamp 53 to emit light at a timing that matches the image production, etc. is output to the sub-drive board 162. That is, the performance control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53 to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data.

Next, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs a movable device control process (S4103). In the movable device control process, the performance control microcomputer 121 creates or outputs drive data (data for driving the movable board 55k) in order to drive the movable board 55k at a predetermined timing. That is, the performance control microcomputer 121 drives the board movable body 55k in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

Then, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs watchdog timer processing to reset the watchdog timer (S4104), and ends the 1ms timer interrupt processing.

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the 10ms timer interrupt processing will be explained using FIG. 43. The 10ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10msec is input to the production control board 120. In the 10ms timer interrupt process, the production control microcomputer 121 first performs a received command analysis process to analyze the command stored in the receive buffer in step S4010 (S4201). The received command analysis process will be described in detail in the first embodiment below.

Next, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs audio control processing (S4202). In the audio control process, audio data (data that controls the output of audio from the speaker 52) is created and sent to the audio control circuit 161 based on the performance content indicated by the special figure variation performance data set in the performance RAM 124. is output.

Next, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs a light emission data creation process (S4203). In the light emission data creation process, light emission data is created based on the performance contents indicated by the special symbol variation performance data set in the performance RAM 124, and the like.

[Received command analysis processing]
Next, the received command analysis process will be explained using FIGS. 44 and 45. In the received command analysis process, the performance control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not it has received a start winning command (first start winning command or second start winning command) from the gaming control board 100, in other words, it has received a start winning command. It is determined whether the data has been stored in the buffer (S4301). If the performance control microcomputer 121 has received the start winning command (YES in S4301), it proceeds to step S4302, whereas if it has not received the start winning command (NO in S4301), it proceeds to step S4303.

In step S4302, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs a starting winning process in response to the game ball winning in the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12. In the starting winning process, the received starting winning command is stored in the starting winning command pending storage section 125 in the performance RAM 124. Next, the performance control microcomputer 121 analyzes the stored starting winning command and determines whether or not to execute a pre-read performance that indicates the expected level of jackpot. In addition to a pending notice in which a pending icon is displayed in a special manner, the pre-reading effect includes a continuous notice effect that is performed over a plurality of consecutive variable displays of special symbols. When it is decided to execute these pre-read effects, a pre-read effect start command for executing the decided effects is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

When the prefetch effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is sent to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 starts the predetermined effect from the image ROM 142. The image is read out and a pre-read effect using the image is performed on the display section 50a of the image display device 50. In addition, while the image control board 140 is performing a prefetch effect using images, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls audio according to the prefetch effect content indicated by the prefetch effect start command transmitted to the image control board 140. Sound is output from the speaker 52 via the circuit 161 (executing a pre-reading effect using audio), and the frame lamp 53 is made to emit light via the sub-drive board 162 (performing a pre-reading effect using light emission), and the board movable body It is possible to operate 55k (execute a pre-read effect by operation).

In step S4303, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether the symbol designation command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether the symbol designation command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the production control microcomputer 121 has not received the symbol designation command (NO in S4303), the process proceeds to step S4305, while if it has received the symbol designation command (YES in S4303), the production control microcomputer 121 transfers the symbol designation command to the production RAM 124. The symbol designation command is stored in the symbol designation command storage section 126 (S4304).

In step S4305, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation start command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether the special figure fluctuation start command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the special figure variation start command has not been received (NO in S4305), the process advances to step S4307, while if the special figure variation start command has been received (YES in S4305), the production contents of the special figure variation production are determined. , performs a special figure variation effect start process (S4306) for starting the special figure variation effect.

In the special figure variation production start process, the production control microcomputer 121 first stores a special figure variation start command in the special figure variation start command storage section 127 in the production RAM 124. Next, based on the contents of the stop special symbol (type of jackpot symbol, losing special symbol) indicated by the symbol designation command already stored in step S4304 and the special symbol variation pattern indicated by the special symbol variation start command, the production symbol EZ1 is stopped and displayed. -EZ3, and a stop symbol pattern determination table for performing a stop symbol determination for determining small symbols KZ1 to KZ3. A plurality of stop symbol pattern determination tables are provided in association with special symbols and special symbol variation patterns. Therefore, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects one stop symbol pattern determination table associated with the stop special symbol and the special symbol fluctuation pattern. In each stop symbol pattern determination table, the values of random numbers for stopping symbol pattern determination (stop symbol pattern determination value) are distributed. Next, the production control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the stop symbol pattern determination random number counter as a stop symbol pattern determination random number, and performs a stop symbol pattern determination based on the acquired stop symbol pattern determination random number.

In the stop symbol pattern determination, the performance control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired random number for stop symbol pattern determination with the selected stop symbol pattern table and determines the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 to be stopped and displayed. Then, data representing the determined performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are set in a predetermined area of the performance RAM 124. For example, if the special symbol variation pattern is a no-reach variation, a combination of production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is selected so as to result in a so-called "missing pattern". In addition, if the special symbol variation pattern is a reach/loss variation, the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to The KZ3 combination is selected. Furthermore, if the special symbol variation pattern is a jackpot variation, a combination of production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is selected to form a so-called "Zero" according to the production mode and the type of jackpot symbol. .

Next, the performance control microcomputer 121 generates a special figure fluctuation performance pattern in which the performance contents of the special figure fluctuation performance are associated, based on the performance mode in which it is staying and the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command. Select a special figure variation performance pattern determination table for determining the special figure variation performance pattern to be determined. A plurality of special figure variation performance pattern determination tables are provided in association with production modes and special figure variation patterns. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 121 selects one special symbol variation production pattern determination table that is associated with the special symbol variation pattern. In each special figure fluctuation performance pattern judgment table, the value of the random number for special figure fluctuation performance pattern judgment (special figure fluctuation performance pattern Judgment values) are distributed. Next, the performance control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the random number counter for special figure fluctuation performance pattern determination as a random number for special figure fluctuation performance pattern determination, and selects a special figure based on the acquired random number for special figure fluctuation performance pattern determination. Performs fluctuation performance pattern judgment.

The performance control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired random number for determining the special pattern variation performance pattern with the selected special pattern variation performance pattern table in the special pattern variation performance pattern determination, determines the special pattern variation performance pattern, and determines the special pattern variation performance pattern. Data representing the special figure fluctuation performance pattern thus obtained is set in a predetermined area of the performance RAM 124, and a special figure fluctuation performance start command indicating the special figure fluctuation performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124.

When the special figure variation effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 executes a predetermined command from the image ROM 142. The special figure variation effect is performed using the image on the display section 50a of the image display device 50.

In addition, the special figure variation effect start command includes, in addition to the special figure variation effect using images performed on the image display device 50, the special figure variation effect using audio output from the speaker 52, and the special figure variation effect using light emitted from the frame lamp 53. It includes the performance content of the figure fluctuation performance and the performance content of the special figure fluctuation performance based on the operation performed by the board movable body 55k.

In addition, the production control microcomputer 121 controls the special symbol variation production content indicated by the special symbol variation production start command sent to the image control board 140 while the special symbol variation production using images is being performed by the image control board 140. In response to this, the speaker 52 outputs audio via the audio control circuit 161 (executes a special figure variation effect using audio), and causes the frame lamp 53 to emit light via the sub-drive board 162 (executes a special figure variation effect by emitting light). (performs a variable effect), and operates the board movable body 55k (executes a special figure variable effect by operation).

In step S4307, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the special symbol fluctuation stop command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether the special symbol fluctuation stop command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the production control microcomputer 121 has not received the special symbol fluctuation stop command (NO in S4307), the process proceeds to step S4309, while if it has received the special symbol fluctuation stop command (YES in S4307), the special symbol fluctuation stops. A special symbol variation performance end process (S4308) is performed to end the performance (stop the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 and perform a stop display).

In the special pattern fluctuation performance end process, the performance control microcomputer 121 analyzes the special pattern fluctuation stop command, and ends the special pattern fluctuation performance appropriately based on the analysis result (performance patterns EZ1 to EZ3, and small pattern KZ1). A special figure variation effect end command for stopping the variable display of KZ3 is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. When the image control board 140 receives the special symbol variation production end command, it ends the special symbol variation production that is being executed (stops the variation production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and small symbols KZ1 to KZ3).

In step S4309, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the game state command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the game state command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the production control microcomputer 121 has not received the gaming state command (NO in S4309), it proceeds to step S4311, whereas if it has received the gaming state command (YES in S4309), it analyzes the gaming state command. , identifies the gaming state represented by the gaming state command, and performs a gaming state setting process for setting the gaming state (S4310).

The production control microcomputer 121 sets a gaming state flag corresponding to the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command in the gaming state flag area of the production RAM 124 in the gaming state setting process. For example, the production control microcomputer 121 sets the gaming state flag "00H" in the gaming state flag area of the production RAM 124 if the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command is the normal gaming state. Further, the production control microcomputer 121 sets the gaming state flag "01H" in the gaming state flag area of the production RAM 124 if the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command is a high probability high base gaming state. Further, the performance control microcomputer 121 sets a gaming state flag "02H" in the gaming state flag area of the performance RAM 124 if the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command is a low probability high base gaming state.

In step S4311, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a customer waiting command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the customer waiting command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the performance control microcomputer 121 has not received the customer waiting command (NO in S4311), the process proceeds to step S4313, while if it has received the customer waiting command (YES in S4311), it performs customer waiting performance standby processing. (S4312), the received command analysis process ends.

In the customer waiting performance standby process, the performance control microcomputer 121 controls the waiting time (customer waiting performance waiting time: for example, 20 seconds) from the stop display of the performance pattern to the start of the customer waiting performance. Set it on the timer. Note that the performance control microcomputer 121 can determine whether or not this waiting time has elapsed, and if it determines that the waiting time has elapsed, it sends a customer waiting performance start command to the performance RAM 124 to start the customer waiting performance. set in the output buffer of

In step S4313, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether the opening command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether the opening command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the production control microcomputer 121 has not received the opening command (NO in S4313), the process proceeds to step S4315, whereas if the opening command has been received (YES in S4313), the production control microcomputer 121 executes the jackpot with the start of the opening of the jackpot game. Opening performance start processing is performed (S4314).

In the jackpot opening production start process, the production control microcomputer 121 analyzes the opening command, and based on the analysis result, determines whether to execute the jackpot opening production according to the opening of the jackpot game to be executed from now on. If it is to be executed, select the performance content (jackpot opening performance pattern) of the jackpot opening performance, and output a jackpot opening performance start command to the performance RAM 124 to start the jackpot opening performance with the selected jackpot opening performance pattern. Set in buffer.

In step S4315, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether the number of rounds designation command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether the number of rounds designation command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the number of rounds designation command has not been received (NO in S4315), the process proceeds to step S4317, while if the number of rounds designation command has been received (YES in S4315), round production start processing is performed in conjunction with the start of the round game. (S4316).

In the round performance start process, the production control microcomputer 121 analyzes the number of rounds designation command, determines whether or not to execute a round production according to the round game to be started from now on, and if it is to be executed, executes the round production. The performance content (round performance pattern) is selected, and a round performance start command corresponding to the selected round performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124.

In step S4317, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether the ending command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether the ending command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the ending command has not been received (NO in S4317), the received command analysis process is finished, while if the ending command has been received (YES in S4317), the jackpot ending performance start process ( After performing S4318) and production mode setting processing (S4319), the received command analysis processing ends.

In the jackpot ending production start process, the production control microcomputer 121 analyzes the ending command and determines whether or not to execute the jackpot ending production according to the ending of the jackpot game that will be executed from now on. The performance content (jackpot ending performance pattern) of the jackpot ending performance is selected, and a jackpot ending performance start command corresponding to the selected jackpot ending performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124.

In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs a process of setting the performance mode after the jackpot game (setting the performance mode) based on the analysis result of the ending command, specifically, the jackpot symbol indicated by the ending command, in the performance mode setting process. control processing).

For example, when the jackpot symbol indicated by the jackpot ending command is the jackpot symbol A or the jackpot symbol D, the production control microcomputer 121 sets it to a probability variable production mode that suggests a high probability high base gaming state. Then, a performance mode flag indicating the variable probability performance mode is turned on in a predetermined area of the performance RAM 124, and a variable probability performance mode start command indicating setting of the variable probability performance mode is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for performance. When the variable performance mode start command set in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 executes the command at the timing when the ending ends. , displays the background image G120 for probability variation as a background image, and outputs the BGM for probability variation as BGM.

In addition, when the jackpot symbol indicated by the jackpot ending command is jackpot symbol B, jackpot symbol C, jackpot symbol E, or jackpot symbol F, the production control microcomputer 121 enters a high probability high base gaming state or a low probability high base gaming state. To set a time-saving performance mode in which it is difficult or impossible to determine which game state is in. Then, the performance control microcomputer 121 turns on the performance mode flag indicating the time-saving performance mode in a predetermined area of the performance RAM 124, and sends a time-saving performance mode start command indicating that the time-saving performance mode is set to the output buffer of the performance RAM 124. Set to . When the time-saving production mode start command set in the output buffer of the production RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 executes the command at the timing when the ending ends. , the time-saving background image G130 is displayed as the background image, and the time-saving BGM is output as the BGM.

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Next, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the basic embodiment of the present invention described above. In the first embodiment, in addition to the pending change notice based on the look-ahead determination result as described in the basic embodiment, it is possible to execute a pending change notice with further different specifications. Specifically, in the basic embodiment, a pending change notice (hereinafter also referred to as "normal pending change notice") in which the pending icon changes from a normal mode to a special mode may be performed based on the look-ahead determination result. However, in the first embodiment, a pending change notice (hereinafter also referred to as "first special pending change notice") in which the pending icon changes from one special mode to another special mode based on the look-ahead determination result, and a normal mode. A pending change notice (hereinafter also referred to as a "second special pending change notice") in which the pending icon reappears and changes after a foreshadowing performance that temporarily hides the pending icon may also be executed.

Although the details will be described later, in the first embodiment, the normal hold change notice, the first special hold change notice, and the second special hold change notice are performed based on the look-ahead determination result, and the display mode of the hold icon is changed. The display mode of the icon may also change as the icon changes. In the first embodiment, such a change in the display mode of the icon is collectively referred to as a "pending change notice."

Here, the display mode of icons in the first embodiment will be explained. There are two types of display modes for the pending icon and the icons that constitute the icon: a normal mode and a special mode, and the special mode includes a first special mode to a fourth special mode. As in the basic embodiment, the icon being displayed in a special manner suggests that a gaming state may be advantageous to the player. That is, the first special mode to the fourth special mode are display modes that suggest that there is a possibility of a gaming state advantageous to the player.

In the first embodiment, the normal mode is a white circle, and the first special mode is a blinking mode of the normal mode, that is, a blinking white circle. Further, the second special aspect is a green circle, the third special aspect is a red circle, and the fourth special aspect is a golden circle. However, the types of the normal mode and the special mode are not limited to these and can be changed as appropriate. Further, the specific display contents of the normal mode and the special mode are not limited to these, and can be changed as appropriate.

In the normal hold change notice, the hold icon is displayed in the normal mode, and then changes to any one of the first special mode to the fourth special mode. In addition, in the first special suspension change notice, the suspension icon is displayed in the normal mode, but immediately after being displayed, it changes to the first special mode, and then changes to any of the second special mode to the fourth special mode. Changes to In other words, when the pending icon is displayed in the first special mode, there is a possibility that a pending change notice whose display mode changes will be executed after that. This is a display mode that suggests that there is.

Furthermore, in the second special hold change notice, the hold icon that is the target of the hold change notice (hereinafter also referred to as "target hold icon") is displayed in a normal manner, and at that time, a special hold icon, which will be described later, is displayed near the target hold icon. The image is displayed. Then, the special image hides the target pending icon, and the target pending icon is in a hidden state where it cannot be visually recognized. Thereafter, the special image is erased and the target pending icon appears, but at this time, the target pending icon appears in any one of the second special mode to the fourth special mode. A series of effects in which a special image is displayed and hides the target pending icon until it is erased in this manner is referred to as a "concealment effect." That is, the second special hold change notice includes a hidden effect, and is a effect in which the hold icon displayed in the normal mode changes through the hidden effect. Note that even if the pending icon does not change in the end, the secret performance may be performed. Therefore, the secret performance is a performance that suggests that there is a possibility that the pending change notice may be executed.

Next, specific examples of the first special reservation change notice and the second special reservation change notice will be explained using the drawings. The premise is that the first normal background image G111 is displayed on the display unit 50a in the normal gaming state, the variable display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is executed, and the pre-reading determination result is a loss with no reach. In a situation where there are three special figure 1 reservations and three reservation icons in the normal mode are displayed, if a prize is won in the first starting slot 11, the reservation icon displayed based on the winning is the first special reservation change notice, and is subject to the second special pending change notice. Furthermore, it is assumed that the display mode of the hold icon changes to the second special mode by the first special hold change notice and the second special hold change notice. Furthermore, in the following explanation, variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 will be omitted.

First, the first special reservation change notice will be explained using FIG. 46. As shown in FIG. 46(A), when the variable display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is executed, if a prize is won in the first starting slot 11, as shown in FIG. 46(B), the fourth pending Icon HA5 is displayed in a normal manner. Immediately thereafter, the hold icon HA5 changes to the first special mode (blinking), as shown in FIG. 46(C). That is, when the first special suspension change notice is executed, the suspension icon HA5 is displayed in the normal mode for only the first moment, but substantially appears in the first special mode.

Next, as shown in FIG. 46(D), the variable display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that was being performed when the hold icon HA5 appeared stops, and the display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in a manner indicating a predetermined loss. A stop display is performed and the icon HA1 is deleted. When the special symbol confirmation time has elapsed since the stop of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3, as shown in FIG. HA5 shifts to the left one by one. At this time, the first special pending change notice is executed. Specifically, when the hold icon HA5 is shifted to the left and moved to the third area 50d3 (not shown) corresponding to the hold order 3, the display mode of the hold icon HA5 changes from the first special mode to the second special mode. Changes to

In this way, when the first special reservation change notice is given, when the reservation icon is shifted, the display mode changes from the first special mode to one of the second special mode to the fourth special mode. In the example shown in FIG. 46, the first special suspension change notice is executed when the target suspension icon shifts for the first time, but the execution timing of the first special suspension change notice is not limited to this. That is, the first special hold change notice may be executed when the target hold icon shifts for the second, third, or fourth time. In addition, as shown in FIG. 46, reservation icons other than the reservation icon displayed as special figure 1 reservation in reservation order 4, specifically, reservation icons displayed as special figure 1 reservation in reservation order 1 to reservation order 3 may become the target of the first special hold change notice, and the first special hold change may be performed when any shift of the target hold icon.

Next, the second special reservation change notice will be explained using FIGS. 47 to 49. As shown in FIG. 47(A), when the variable display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is executed, if a prize is won in the first starting slot 11, as shown in FIG. 47(B), the fourth pending Icon HA5 is displayed in a normal manner. Immediately after that, the secret performance starts. As shown in FIG. 47(C), in the secret performance, the first special image G31 is first displayed behind the hold icon HA5 and in front of the first normal background image G111.

The first special image G31 is composed of a character representing a baseball umpire (hereinafter also referred to as "umpire character"), is about three times the height of the hold icon HA5, and is about two-thirds of the height above it. The portion appears above the hold icon HA5. When the first special image G31 is displayed, the referee character of the first special image G31 first stands straight and takes a "careful" posture with his palm on his leg. Note that, hereinafter, this state of posture will be referred to as the "standby state" of the referee character.

Immediately after the first special image G31 is displayed, the referee character of the first special image G31 performs the first action, as shown in FIG. 47(D). The first action is a gesture indicating the start of a baseball game, specifically, the action of extending the right hand straight ahead and pointing the index finger forward (towards the pitcher).

Further, as the first special image G31 performs the first action, a second special image G31 associated with the first action hides the hold icon HA5, which is the target hold icon of the second special hold change notice. 2 special image G32 is displayed in front of the hold icon HA5.

The second special image G32 is generally one size larger than the hold icon HA5, and completely hides the hold icon HA5. Furthermore, the second special image G32 is composed of an object representing a baseball home base, and the display content of the second special image G32 and the display content of the first special image G31 are associated with each other.

Further, although the second special image G32 completely hides the hold icon HA5, the second special image G32 has a third special image G33 superimposed thereon that suggests that the hold icon HA5 is hidden behind it. displayed in one piece. The third special image G33 is structured so that the hold icon HA5 looks like a shadow that can be seen through the second special image G32, and is projected onto a portion of the hold icon HA5 that is visible if the second special image G32 is not displayed. is displayed. Note that the display mode of the third special image G33 configured like a shadow that can be seen through the second special image G32 is referred to as a "normal mode."

When the second special image G32 is displayed and the hold icon HA5 is hidden, the referee character of the first special image G31 appears above the second special image G32 and is visible. The second special image G32 and the third special image G33 are displayed as a unit. In the following, these integrated displays will be referred to as "special image G30."

The special image G30 exhibits the same behavior as the shift performed by the hold icon HA5 when the hold icon HA5, which is the target hold icon, is displayed. In other words, when the stop display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed and a new production symbol EZ1 to EZ3 starts, the special image G30 shifts in the same way as the other pending icons HA2 to HA4.

Immediately after the second special image G32 is displayed, the referee character of the first special image G31 returns to the standby state, as shown in FIG. 48(A). Then, as the variable display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that was being performed when the hold icon HA5 appeared, the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 eventually stop and move to a predetermined position, as shown in FIG. 48(B). The performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner that indicates the loss, and the icon HA1 is deleted.

When the special symbol confirmation time has elapsed since the stop of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3, as shown in FIG. HA5 shifts to the left one by one. Then, when the shift is completed, the referee character of the first special image G31 performs the second action, as shown in FIG. 48(D). The second movement is the movement associated with a baseball umpire's get set, specifically, the movement of spreading the legs and slightly bending the knees to lower the posture, and the movement of slightly bending the elbow of the left arm and holding the left hand in the second special image. It consists of an operation of pressing against G32.

Further, in association with the first special image G31 performing the second action, the third special image G33 lights up while vibrating slightly. The second motion of the first special image G31 and the slight vibration and light emission of the third special image G33 suggest that the second special pending change notice may be executed soon. The reason why the second special pending change notice is "possible" to be executed is that, as will be described later, the second special pending change notice may not be executed thereafter. Furthermore, the display mode of the third special image G33 in which slight vibrations and light are emitted will be referred to as a "special mode."

When the second operation of the first special image G31 and the slight vibration and light emission of the third special image G33 are performed for a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 seconds), as shown in FIG. 49(A), the first special image When G31 performs the third operation, the third special image G33 is switched to the fourth special image G34. The third action is a gesture used by a baseball umpire to indicate a strike or an out. Specifically, it consists of standing up, raising the right elbow to shoulder height, and swinging the arm down from the elbow while lightly clenching the palm of the hand. ing. Further, the fourth special image G34 is composed of characters representing the term "change" indicating switching between offense and defense in baseball. Furthermore, a fifth special image G35 representing a line uttered by the referee character (in FIG. 49(A), "Strike batter out change") is also displayed.

The third action of the first special image G31 and the display of the fourth special image G34 and the fifth special image G35 suggest that the second special pending change notice will be executed. In other words, the "change" related to the third action indicates that a change in which offense and defense are switched due to the out is performed, and the "change" in the fourth special image G34 also indicates that a change in which offense and defense are switched is performed, These "changes" also include the meaning that the pending change notice is given and the pending icon HA5 "changes" into a special mode.

Then, as shown in FIG. 49(B), when the third operation of the first special image G31 is completed, the first special image G31, the second special image G32, the fourth special image G34, and the fifth special image G35 are At the same time, the second special mode hold icon HA5 appears in the area where the fourth special image G34 was displayed, and the second special hold change notice is executed.

In this way, the series of steps from the appearance of the first special image G31 to the second operation of the first special image G31 and the end of the slight vibration and light emission of the third special image G33 are performed when the second special pending change notice is executed. This suggests that there is a possibility that Therefore, in the following, this series of flows will be referred to as "premonition effect".

In addition, the integrated display of the first special image G31, the second special image G32, and the third special image G33 in the normal mode may result in the execution of a pending change notice. This indicates that they are waiting for the next move. Therefore, hereinafter, this integrated display will be referred to as a "standby effect."

Furthermore, the second motion of the first special image G31 and the slight vibration and light emission of the third special image G33 suggest that the pending change notice may be executed soon. That is, after the second operation of the first special image G31 and the slight vibration and light emission of the third special image G33, the pending change notice may or may not be executed. Therefore, the second motion of the first special image G31 and the slight vibration and light emission of the third special image G33 constitute a turning point as to whether or not the pending change notice is executed. Therefore, hereinafter, the second action of the first special image G31 and the slight vibration and light emission of the third special image G33 will be referred to as a "suspended change branch effect." Therefore, the precursor performance includes a standby performance and a pending change branch performance.

Further, as soon as the third operation of the first special image G31 and the display of the fourth special image G34 and the fifth special image G35 are finished, the second special pending change notice is performed, so this third operation and display 2. This suggests that a special pending change notice will be given. Therefore, hereinafter, the third action of the first special image G31 and the display of the fourth special image G34 and the fifth special image G35 will be referred to as "change success suggestion effect". Therefore, the secret performance includes a portent performance and a performance suggesting successful change.

In addition, since the concealment performance also ends when the change success suggestion performance ends, the change success suggestion performance is a performance suggesting that the concealment performance ends, in other words, that the second special image G32 is erased. There is also.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 47 to 49, the hold change branch effect is executed when the target hold icon of the second special hold change notice related to the hold change branch effect shifts for the first time, but the second special hold change The execution timing of the notice is not limited to this. That is, the hold change branch effect may be executed when the target hold icon is shifted for the second, third, or fourth time. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 47 to 49, a reservation icon other than the reservation icon displayed as a special figure 1 reservation in reservation order 4, specifically, a reservation icon displayed as a special figure 1 reservation in reservation order 1 to reservation order 3. The hold icon may become the target of the second special hold change notice, and the hold change branch effect related to the second special hold change notice may be performed at the time of any shift of the target hold icon.

Next, while one concealment performance was being executed continuously, the second special pending change notice was not executed after the precursor performance was performed, but the precursor performance was performed again, and then the second special pending change notice was not executed. An example in which the 2 special pending change notice is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 47, 48, 50, and 51. The contents of the performance until the first precursory performance is executed are the same as those shown in FIG. 47(A) to FIG. 48(D) described above.

Then, in the first omen performance, when the pending change branch performance is performed for a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 seconds), the lines uttered by the referee character (Fig. 49 (A) Then, the sixth special image G36 representing "ball four ball" is displayed, and the fourth special image G34 is switched to the third special image G33 in the normal mode. The speech content of the sixth special image G36 corresponds to the speech content of the fifth special image G35, suggesting that the second pending change preview will not be performed after the pending change branch performance. Furthermore, at this time, the posture of the referee character in the first special image G31 has not changed since immediately before. Therefore, in the following, the display of the sixth special image G36, the switching from the fourth special image G34 to the third special image G33 in the normal mode, and the continuation of the posture of the first special image G31 are determined by the second special pending change notice. suggests that it will be done. Therefore, in the following, the display of the sixth special image G36, the switching from the fourth special image G34 to the third special image G33 in the normal mode, and the continuation of the posture of the first special image G31 are referred to as "change failure suggestion effect". It is called.

When the change failure suggestion effect ends, as shown in FIG. 50(B), the referee character of the first special image G31 returns to the standby state, and the second special image G32 and third special image G33 are subsequently displayed. , the sixth special image G36 is deleted. Although details will be described later, the concealment performance may end after the change failure performance is performed, and in this case, the operation of returning the referee character to the standby state is not performed. Therefore, the behavior of this referee character suggests that the secret performance will continue. Therefore, in the following, this action of the referee character may be referred to as "hidden continuation suggestion performance".

In this way, although the second special pending change notice was not executed after the first omen performance, the first special image G31, the second special image G32 in the standby state, and the third special image G33 in the normal mode are displayed. Since the precursor effect is executed again, the secret effect is also continuously executed, and the concealed state of the target pending icon is also maintained.

Then, while the first special image G31, second special image G32, and third special image G33 related to the second omen performance are being displayed (standby performance is being executed), the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is displayed. Progressing, finally, as shown in FIG. 50(C), the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 stop, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a predetermined loss, and the icon HA2 is will be deleted.

When the special symbol confirmation time has elapsed since the stop of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3, as shown in FIG. HA5 shifts to the left one by one. At this time, as in the case of the first omen effect, the referee character of the first special image G31 performs the second action, and the display mode of the third special image G33 changes from the normal mode to the special mode (pending change branch performance is executed).

When the hold change branch effect is performed for a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 seconds), the first special image G31 performs the third operation, and the third special image G33 to The display switches to the fourth special image G34, and the fifth special image G35 is displayed (change success suggestion effect is executed). When the change success suggestion effect is completed, as shown in FIG. 51(B), the first special image G31, the second special image G32, and the fourth special image G34 are erased, and the third special image G33 is displayed. The hold icon HA5 of the second special mode appears in the area where the hold change was previously held, and the second special hold change notice is executed.

In this way, the second special pending change notice was not executed after the first omen performance, but the concealment performance continued and the second omen performance was executed again, and then the second special pending change notice was executed. Sometimes it is done. The first omen effect in such a case is called a "false omen effect."

In addition, in the illustrations of FIGS. 47, 48, 50, and 51, the hold change branch effect of the false sign effect was executed when the target hold icon shifted for the first time, but this hold change branch effect The execution timing is not limited to this. That is, the second special hold change notice may be executed when the target hold icon shifts for the second or third time. In addition, the second special pending change notice was executed with the fluctuating display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3, which is started first after the pending change branch performance of the premonition performance false, but the second special pending change notice was The execution timing is not limited to this. That is, the second special pending change notice may be executed in the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that is started for the second or third time after the pending change branch performance of the false precursor performance is performed. Furthermore, a reservation icon other than the reservation icon displayed as a special figure 1 reservation in reservation order 4, specifically, a reservation icon displayed as a special figure 1 reservation in reservation order 2 to reservation order 3 is a 2nd special reservation. It is also possible that the second special pending change notice is given at the time of any shift of the subject pending icon.

Next, we will use FIGS. 47, 48, and 52 to show an example in which the second special pending change notice is not executed after the precursor effect is executed, and the concealment effect ends without another precursor effect being executed. I will explain. The contents of the performance until the precursory performance is executed are the same as those shown in FIG. 47(A) to FIG. 48(D) described above.

Then, in the first precursor performance, when the pending change branch performance is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), as shown in FIG. 52(A), the first special image G31 performing the third action, The second special image G32 and the third special image G33 in the special mode are erased as they are, the concealment effect is completed, and a hold icon HA5 in the normal mode appears in the place where the second special image G32 and the like were displayed.

In this way, the second special pending change notice may not be executed after the precursor performance, and the concealment performance may end without even executing the second precursor performance. A situation in which the foreshadowing performance is executed in this way but the second special pending change notice is not executed is referred to as "second special pending change notice falsehood".

In addition, in the examples of FIGS. 47, 48, and 52, the second special suspension change notice falsehood was executed when the target suspension icon shifted for the first time, but the execution timing of the second special suspension change notice falsehood is not limited to this. In other words, the second special suspension change notice may be executed when the target suspension icon is shifted for the second or third time. In addition, a reservation icon other than the reservation icon displayed as special figure 1 reservation in reservation order 4, specifically, a reservation icon displayed as special figure 1 reservation in reservation order 2 to reservation order 3 changes to the second special reservation. It is also possible that the second special suspension change notice falsehood is performed at the time of any shift of the target suspension icon.

Furthermore, as explained using FIG. 47, FIG. 48, FIG. 50, and FIG. If the special pending change notice has not been executed but the precursor effect is executed again, a second special pending change notice may be performed. In this case, after the second precursor performance, instead of executing the change success suggestion performance as shown in FIG. 51 and executing the second special pending change notice, the third action is performed as shown in FIG. 52. The first special image G31, the second special image G32, and the third special image G33 in the special mode are erased as they are, and the concealment effect ends, and the normal mode is displayed in the place where the second special image G32 etc. were displayed. A pending icon HA5 appears. That is, in the first embodiment, the false sign effect is executed and the second sign effect is executed, but in the end, the false second special pending change notice is executed in which the second special pending change notice is not also executed. There is also.

Next, we will discuss whether or not the pending change notice can be executed, the final display mode of the pending icon when executing the pending change notice, the change timing of the pending change notice, the pending change process pattern, and the timing of the false indication effect (false timing). , and the processing contents for determining whether to execute the first special pending change notice fake and whether to execute the second special pending change notice fake when the pending change notice is not executed. However, since these descriptions are just examples, the processing contents are not limited to the example shown below, and may be changed as appropriate.

First, the contents of the process for determining whether or not to execute the pending change notice will be explained. Whether or not the pending change notice can be executed is determined by the pending change notice execution determination. The pending change notice execution determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121. The performance control microcomputer 121 performs a pending change notice execution determination based on the determination result of the pre-read determination indicated by the startup winning command in the start winning process of step S4302.

The pending change notice execution determination is executed with reference to the pending change notice execution determination table. The pending change notice execution determination table is stored in the performance ROM 123, and is provided for each special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation pattern information corresponding to the pre-reading determination result. As shown in FIG. 50(A), the pending change notice execution determination table includes a pending change notice execution determination table for jackpot fluctuations, a pending change notice execution determination table for SP loss fluctuations, and a pending change notice execution determination table for L loss fluctuations. There are a determination table, a pending change notice execution determination table for N loss fluctuations, and a pending change notice execution determination table for normal loss fluctuations.

Each pending change notice execution determination table is appropriately set so that the selection rate for executing/not executing the pending change notice becomes a predetermined selection rate shown in FIG. 53(A). Since it may be determined that the pending change notice is to be executed not only in the case of a loss change but also in the case of a jackpot change, there is a possibility that a jackpot game state will occur if the pending change notice is executed. That is, the pending change notice has a function of suggesting that there is a possibility of a jackpot game state.

Next, the content of processing for determining the final display mode of the pending icon (final display mode of the pending icon) when executing the pending change notice will be explained. In the first embodiment, the display modes of the hold icon include a normal mode (white), a first special mode (blinking), a second special mode (green), a third special mode (red), and a fourth special mode. (Fri) are set. When the suspension change notice is executed, the suspension icon changes from the normal mode to any of the special modes, so the special mode is determined from among the four types.

The pending icon final display mode is determined by the pending icon final display mode determination. The pending icon final display mode determination is performed by the performance control microcomputer 121. In the start winning process of step S4302, the production control microcomputer 121 displays the final display of the pending icon based on the judgment result of the look-ahead judgment indicated by the starting winning command when it is determined to execute the pending change notice in the pending change notice execution determination. Perform mode judgment.

The pending icon final display mode determination is performed with reference to the pending icon final display mode determination table. The pending icon final display mode determination table is stored in the production ROM 123, and is provided for each special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation pattern information corresponding to the pre-reading determination result. As shown in FIG. 53(B), the pending icon final display mode determination table includes a pending icon final display mode determination table for jackpot variation, a pending icon final display mode determination table for SP loss variation, and a pending icon final display mode determination table for L loss variation. There is an icon final display mode determination table, a pending icon final display mode determination table for N loss variation, and a pending icon final display mode determination table for normal loss variation.

Each pending icon final display mode determination table is appropriately set so that the selection rate for each pending icon final display mode (each special mode) becomes a predetermined selection rate shown in FIG. 53(B). From the selection rate shown in FIG. 53(B), the jackpot expectation level is high in the order of 4th special mode>3rd special mode>2nd special mode>1st special mode (>normal mode).

Next, the content of processing for determining the change timing of the hold icon (hold icon change timing) when the hold change notice is executed will be explained. The pending icon change timing is the timing at which the display mode of the pending icon changes from the normal mode to the special mode in the pending change notice, that is, the execution timing of the pending change notice. In the first embodiment, five types of timing, change timing 1 to change timing 5, are set as the hold icon change timing.

Change timing 1 is at the time of winning a prize, and indicates that the pending icon changes from the normal mode to the special mode at the time of winning. Change timing 2 refers to the reservation order 3, and changes from the normal mode to the special mode when the target reservation icon is set to the third area 50d3 (not shown) and represents the special figure 1 reservation of the reservation order 3. It is shown that. Change timing 3 refers to reservation order 2, and changes from the normal mode to the special mode when the target reservation icon is displayed in the second area 50d2 (not shown) and represents special figure 1 reservation of reservation order 2. It shows that. Change timing 4 refers to reservation order 1, and changes from the normal mode to the special mode when the target reservation icon is displayed in the first area 50d1 (not shown) and represents special figure 1 reservation of reservation order 1. It shows that. Change timing 5 refers to the display, and indicates that the target pending icon is displayed in the display area 50e (not shown) and becomes the icon, indicating the change from the normal mode to the special mode. It shows.

Note that change timing 2 to change timing 4 refer to pending order 3 to pending order 1, but the specific timings differ slightly depending on the change process pattern described later. When the change process pattern described below is a normal process and a special process 1, the holding icon shifts and moves from the third area 50d3 to the first area 50d1, and represents the special figure 1 holding of the holding order 3 to the holding order 1. When this happens, the display mode of the pending icon changes to a special mode. On the other hand, when the change process pattern described below is special process 2 and special process 3, the hold icon shifts and moves from the third area 50d3 to the first area 50d1, and the special figure 1 of the hold order 3 to hold order 1 When it comes to indicate suspension, a suspension change branch performance is started, and when the change success suggestion performance is subsequently finished, the display mode of the suspension icon changes to a special mode. In other words, although the exact time periods are different between the normal process and special process 1, special process 2 and special process 3, the state of special map 1 hold indicated by the target hold icon when the hold change notice is given (hold order) 3 to pending order 1) are the same. Regarding change timing 5, as with change timing 2 to change timing 4, the exact time is determined depending on when the change process pattern described below is normal process and special process 1, and when special process 2 and special process 3. The obi is different.

The pending icon change timing is determined by pending icon change timing determination. The pending icon change timing determination is performed by the performance control microcomputer 121. In the start winning process of step S4302, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines the pending icon change timing based on the judgment result of the look-ahead judgment indicated by the starting winning command when it is determined to execute the pending change notice in the pending change notice execution determination. Make a judgment.

The pending icon change timing determination is performed with reference to the pending icon change timing determination table. The reservation icon change timing determination table is stored in the presentation ROM 123, and is stored in the performance ROM 123, and is stored in the performance ROM 123, and is used to calculate the number of special figure 1 reservations (hereinafter referred to as "winning prizes" (The number of hours reserved) is established for each period. As shown in FIG. 54, the pending icon change timing determination table includes a pending icon change timing determination table for when the number of pending at the time of winning is "4", a pending icon change timing determining table for the pending number at winning is "3", and a pending icon change timing determining table for the pending number at winning of "3". There is a pending icon change timing determination table for when the number of pending times is "2" and a pending icon change timing determining table for when the number of pending times is "1".

Each pending icon change timing determination table is appropriately set so that the selection rate for each pending icon change timing becomes a predetermined selection rate shown in FIG. 54. As shown in FIG. 54, for any number of reservations at the time of winning, each reservation icon change timing set for the number of reservations at the time of winning is selected with almost the same probability.

Next, the processing contents for determining the change process pattern of the pending change notice when executing the pending change notice will be explained. The change process pattern is the type (pattern) of the process until the display mode of the pending icon changes regarding the pending change notice. In the first embodiment, four types (patterns) are set as change process patterns: normal process, special process 1, special process 2, and special process 3.

The normal process is a standard process in which a pending icon displayed in a normal mode changes to a special mode. As shown in FIG. 46, special process 1 is a special process in which the pending icon displayed in the normal mode changes to any of the second to fourth special modes through the change to the first special mode. It's about the process. In the special process 2, as shown in FIGS. 47 to 49, the pending icon displayed in the normal mode changes to the second special mode to the fourth special mode through the hidden state due to the concealment effect including one precursor effect. It is a special process of changing into one of the following. In the special process 3, as shown in FIGS. 47 and 48 and FIGS. 50 and 51, the pending icon displayed in the normal mode changes to a second state through a hidden state due to a hidden effect including two precursor effects. This is a special process that changes to any one of the special mode to the fourth special mode.

In other words, the pending change notice given in the normal process corresponds to the above-mentioned "normal pending change notice." Further, the pending change notice given in the special process 1 corresponds to the above-mentioned "first special pending change notice". Furthermore, the pending change notice given in special process 2 and special process 3 corresponds to the above-mentioned "second special pending change notice."

The change process pattern is determined by change process pattern determination. In the starting winning process of step S4302, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines to execute a pending change notice in the pending change notice execution determination, determines the final display mode of the pending icon and the pending icon change timing, and then determines the number of pending changes at the time of winning. , and the change process pattern is determined based on the final display mode of the pending icon.

The change process pattern determination is performed with reference to the change process pattern determination table. The change process pattern determination table is stored in the performance ROM 123, and is provided in association with the combination of the pending icon change timing and the final display mode of the pending icon. As shown in FIGS. 55(A) to 55(C), as a change process pattern determination table, each case when the pending icon change timing is change timing 2 (pending order 3) and change timing 3 (pending order 2) is shown. Change process pattern determination table for special aspects, change process pattern determination table for each special aspect when the pending icon change timing is change timing 4 (pending order 1) and change timing 5 (the variation), and pending icon change There is a change process pattern determination table for each special mode when the timing is change timing 1 (at the time of winning).

Each change process pattern determination table is appropriately set so that the selection rate for each change process pattern becomes a predetermined selection rate shown in FIGS. 55(A) to 55(C). As shown in the tables in FIGS. 55(A) to 55(C), if any of the normal mode, special process 1, special process 2, and special process 3 can be selected, the normal mode and special process The selection rates for process 1, special process 2, and special process 3 are different. Further, when both special process 1 and special process 2 are selectable, the selection rates of special process 1 and special process 2 are also different.

Next, a description will be given of the processing content for determining the execution timing of the foreshadowing effect (false omen effect execution timing) when executing the pending change notice in the special process 3. The execution timing of the foreshadowing effect is the timing at which the aforementioned foreshadowing effect is executed in the pending change notice of special process 3. In the first embodiment, three types of timings, execution timing 1 to execution timing 3, are set as the execution timings of the false omen effects.

Execution timing 1 is the reservation order 3, and when the target reservation icon shifts to the third area 50d3 (not shown) and represents the special figure 1 reservation of reservation order 3, the reservation change branching effect of the foreshadowing effect is executed. indicates that it will be executed. Execution timing 2 refers to the hold order 2, and when the target hold icon shifts to the second area 50d2 (not shown) and represents the special figure 1 hold of the hold order 2, the hold change branching effect of the foreshadowing effect is executed. indicates that it will be executed. Execution timing 3 refers to the reservation order 1, and when the target reservation icon shifts to the first area 50d1 (not shown) and represents special figure 1 reservation of reservation order 1, the foreshadowing effect false reservation change branching effect is executed. indicates that it will be executed.

The execution timing of the false omen effect is determined by the determination of the execution timing of the false omen effect. The performance control microcomputer 121 determines the execution timing of the foreshadowing effect. In the starting winning process of step S4302, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines to execute the pending change notice in the pending change notice execution determination, and after determining that the special process is 3 in the change process pattern determination, executes the pending change in the special process 3. The execution timing of the foreshadowing effect is determined based on the number of reservations at the time of winning related to the target reservation icon of the notice and the change timing of the reservation change notice.

The false omen effect execution timing determination is executed with reference to the false omen effect execution timing determination table. The foreshadow effect false execution timing determination table is stored in the effect ROM 123 and is provided in association with the number of pending prizes at the time of winning related to the target pending icon of the pending change notice of special process 3 and the change timing of the pending change notice. . As shown in FIG. 56, the foreshadowing false execution timing determination table is for each change timing when the number of reservations at the time of winning is "4", and when the number of reservations at the time of winning is "3". There is a false harbinger effect execution timing determination table for each change timing at a certain time, and a false harbinger effect execution timing determination table for each change timing when the number of reservations at the time of winning is "2".

Each omen effect false execution timing determination table is appropriately set so that the selection rate for each omen effect false execution timing becomes a predetermined selection rate shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 56, in any table, each selectable omen effect fake execution timing in that table is selected with almost the same probability.

Next, we will explain the processing content for determining whether or not to execute the above-mentioned pending change notice fake when the pending change notice is not executed, that is, the processing content for determining whether or not to execute the pending change notice fake. do. Whether or not to execute the pending change advance notice is determined by the pending change advance notice execution determination. The pending change notice fake execution determination is performed by the performance control microcomputer 121. In the start winning process of step S4302, if the performance control microcomputer 121 determines that the pending change notice is not to be executed in the pending change notice execution determination, the production control microcomputer 121 executes the pending change notice based on the determination result of the look-ahead determination indicated by the start winning command. Perform false execution judgment.

The suspension change advance notice false execution determination is executed with reference to the suspension change advance notice false execution determination table. The pending change notice fake execution determination table is stored in the performance ROM 123 and is provided for each special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation pattern information corresponding to the pre-reading determination result. As shown in FIG. 57(A), the pending change advance notice false execution determination table includes a pending change advance notice false execution determination table for jackpot fluctuations, a pending change advance notice false execution determination table for SP loss fluctuations, and a reservation change advance notice false execution determination table for L loss fluctuations. There is a false change notice execution determination table, a pending change notice false execution determination table for N loss fluctuations, and a pending change notice false execution determination table for normal loss fluctuations.

Each suspended change notice false execution determination table is appropriately set so that the selection rate for executing/not executing the suspended change advance notice falsehood becomes a predetermined selection rate shown in FIG. 57(A). Since it may be determined that the pending change notice is to be executed not only in the case of a loss variation but also in the case of a jackpot variation, there is a possibility that a jackpot game state will occur if the pending change notice fake is executed. That is, the pending change notice falsehood has a function of suggesting that there is a possibility of a jackpot game state.

Next, a description will be given of the processing content for determining the performance type (falsification type) of the pending change notice falsehood when executing the suspended change advance notice falsehood. As mentioned above, in the first embodiment, the types of falsehoods include a pending change notice falsehood (first falsehood) in which a precursor performance is performed once, and a pending change notice falsehood (second falsehood) in which a precursor performance is performed twice. Two types are set.

The false type is determined by false type determination. The fake type determination is performed by the performance control microcomputer 121. In the start-up winning process in step S4302, the production control microcomputer 121 executes the winning-time hold related to the hold icon that is the target of the hold change notice fake when it is determined to execute the hold change notice fake execution determination. The fake type is determined based on the number and the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation pattern information corresponding to the determination result of the pre-read determination.

The false type determination is performed with reference to the false type determination table. The fake type determination table is stored in the production ROM 123, and includes the number of reservations at the time of winning related to the reservation icon that is the target of the reservation change notice trick, and the special symbol fluctuation pattern indicated by the special symbol fluctuation pattern information corresponding to the judgment result of the look-ahead determination. is provided in connection with. As shown in FIG. 57(B), as a fake type determination table, jackpot fluctuations are shown for when the number of reservations at the time of winning is "2" to "4" and when the number of reservations at the time of winning is "1". There are a false type determination table for , a false type determination table for SP loss variation, a false type determination table for L loss variation, a false type determination table for N loss variation, and a false type determination table for normal loss variation.

Each falsehood type determination table is appropriately set so that the selection rate for each falsehood type (first falsehood/second falsehood) becomes a predetermined selection rate shown in FIG. 57(B).

Next, processing details for determining the execution timing (first false execution timing) of the pending change branch effect when executing the first false pending change notice false (hereinafter referred to as "first suspended change preliminary notice false") I will explain about it. The first false execution timing is the timing at which the suspended change branch effect is executed in the first suspended change notice false. In the first embodiment, four types of timings, ie, first false execution timing 1 to first false execution timing 4, are set as the first false execution timing.

The first false execution timing 1 refers to the reservation order 3, and the reservation change branch when the target reservation icon shifts to the third area 50d3 (not shown) and represents the special figure 1 reservation of reservation order 3. Indicates that the performance will be executed. The first false execution timing 2 refers to the reservation order 2, and when the target reservation icon shifts to the second area 50d2 (not shown) and represents the special figure 1 reservation of the reservation order 2, the reservation change branch Indicates that the performance will be executed. The first false execution timing 3 refers to the reservation order 1, and when the target reservation icon shifts to the first area 50d1 (not shown) and represents the special figure 1 reservation of the reservation order 1, the reservation change branching effect is executed. indicates that it will be executed. The first fake execution timing 4 refers to the change, and when the target pending icon shifts to the corresponding display area 50e (not shown) and becomes the corresponding icon, and represents the change, the pending change branch effect is executed. It shows that it will be done.

Note that the first false execution timing 1 to the first false execution timing 4 correspond to the change timing 2 to change timing 5 related to the pending change notice of the special process 2, and represent the same time. The pending change notice in special process 2 and the first pending change notice fake differ depending on whether or not the pending change notice is executed in a branching manner afterwards, but the common pending change branch performance is executed as the branching point. It is from.

The first false execution timing is determined by the first false execution timing determination. The first fake execution timing determination is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121. In the start-up winning process in step S4302, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines that it is the first fake in the fake type determination, based on the winning pending number related to the pending icon that is the target of the first pending change notice fake. The first false execution timing is determined.

The first false execution timing determination is performed with reference to the first false execution timing determination table. The first fake execution timing determination table is stored in the presentation ROM 123, and is provided for each number of winnings pending for the target pending icon. As shown in FIG. 58(A), the first false execution timing determination table includes a first false execution timing determination table for when the number of reservations at the time of winning is "4", and a first false execution timing determination table for the number of reservations at the time of winning of "3". There are an execution timing determination table, a first false execution timing for when the number of reservations at the time of winning is "2", and a first false execution timing determination table for the number of reservations at the time of winning is "1".

Each first false execution timing determination table is appropriately set so that the selection rate for each first false execution timing becomes a predetermined selection rate shown in FIG. 58(A). As shown in FIG. 58(A), in any table, each selectable first fake execution timing in that table is selected with almost the same probability.

Next, a description will be given of the processing contents for determining the second false pattern when executing the second false pending change notice false (hereinafter referred to as "second suspended change preliminary notice false"). The second false pattern is a type (pattern) of a combination of timings at which a suspended change branch effect is executed in the second suspended change notice false. The second pending change notice has a corresponding relationship with the pending change notice of special process 3, and is configured so that two pending change branch effects are executed at the same timing as the said pending change notice. The fake pattern is associated with a combination (pattern) of timings at which the pending change branch effect is executed. In the first embodiment, six types of second crease patterns, second crease pattern 1 to second crepe pattern 6, are set as the second crease pattern.

In the second fake pattern 1, the timing combination pattern is reservation order 3 and reservation order 2, and the target reservation icon shifts to the third area 50d3 (not shown), and the special figure 1 of reservation order 3 It is shown that the holding change branch effect is executed when the holding is indicated and when the special figure 1 holding of the holding order 2 is shown by shifting to the second area 50d2 (not shown). In the second fake pattern 2, the timing combination pattern is reservation order 3 and reservation order 1, and the target reservation icon shifts to the third area 50d3 (not shown), and the special figure 1 of reservation order 3 It is shown that the holding change branch performance is executed when the holding is indicated and when the special figure 1 holding of the holding order 1 is indicated by shifting to the first area 50d1 (not shown). In the second fake pattern 3, the timing combination pattern is the reservation order 3 and the relevant variation, the target reservation icon shifts to the third area 50d3 (not shown), and the special figure 1 reservation in the reservation order 3 It is shown that the pending change branch effect is executed when the change is displayed and when the change is displayed by shifting to the display area 50e (not shown).

In addition, in the second fake pattern 4, the timing combination pattern is the reservation order 2 and the reservation order 1, and the target reservation icon is shifted to the second area 50d2 (not shown), and the characteristic of the reservation order 2 is It is shown that the reservation change branch effect is executed when the FIG. 1 reservation is displayed and when the special figure 1 reservation of reservation order 1 is displayed by shifting to the first area 50d1 (not shown). In the second fake pattern 5, the timing combination pattern is reservation order 2 and the relevant variation, and the target reservation icon shifts to the second area 50d2 (not shown), and the special figure 1 reservation in reservation order 2 It is shown that the pending change branch effect is executed when the change is displayed and when the change is displayed by shifting to the display area 50e (not shown). In the second fake pattern 6, the timing combination pattern is reservation order 1 and the corresponding variation, and the target reservation icon shifts to the first area 50d1 (not shown), and the special figure 1 reservation in reservation order 1 It is shown that the pending change branch effect is executed when the change is displayed and when the change is displayed by shifting to the display area 50e (not shown).

Note that the first timing for configuring the second false pattern 1 to second false pattern 6 corresponds to execution timing 1 to execution timing 3 of the omen effect falsehood, and the second false pattern 1 to second false pattern 6 are configured. The second timing corresponds to change timing 3 to change timing 5 related to the pending change notice of special process 3.

The second false pattern is determined by second false pattern determination. The second fake pattern determination is performed by the performance control microcomputer 121. In the start-up winning process in step S4302, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines that it is the second fake in the fake type determination, based on the number of pending prizes at the time of winning related to the pending icon that is the target of the second pending change notice fake. A second false pattern determination is performed.

The second false pattern determination is performed with reference to the second false pattern determination table. The second fake pattern determination table is stored in the presentation ROM 123, and is provided for each number of pending prizes at the time of winning associated with the target pending icon. As shown in FIG. 58(B), as the second false execution pattern determination table, the second false pattern determination table for the number of reservations at the time of winning is "4", and the second false pattern for the number of reservations at the time of winning is "3". There is a judgment table and a second fake pattern for which the number of reservations at the time of winning is "2".

Each second false pattern determination table is appropriately set so that the selection rate for each second false pattern becomes a predetermined selection rate shown in FIG. 58(B). As shown in FIG. 58(B), in any table, each second false pattern selectable in that table is selected with almost the same probability.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, in the precursor performance related to the reservation change notice in which the display mode of the reservation icon changes from the normal mode to the special mode on the display unit 50a, the target reservation in the normal mode A first special image G31 is displayed in the icon display area. Thereafter, in response to the first movement of the referee character in the first special image G31, a second special image G32 associated with the first special image G31 is displayed, and the target pending icon is hidden by the second special image G32. , the target pending icon becomes invisible. Then, in response to the third action of the referee character of the first special image G31, the second special image G32 is erased, the invisible state of the target pending icon is released, and the object pending icon returns to the visible state. Then, when the icon returns to the visible state, the target pending icon is displayed in a special manner different from when it is in the invisible state. In other words, the pending change notice is executed in conjunction with the cancellation of the invisible state. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the first special image G31 and to add sharpness to the pending change notice, thereby improving the interest in the game.

Further, when the target pending icon is not visible, a fourth special image G34 indicating execution of a pending change notice, that is, a change in the display mode of the pending icon, is displayed in a superimposed manner on the second special image G32. , it is possible to prevent the performance effect of the pending change notice from being degraded due to the missed notice of the pending change via the precursory performance to be performed thereafter. Furthermore, the second action of the referee character in the first special image G31 suggests that the pending change notice may be executed, that is, the display mode of the pending icon may change, so the pending change in the first special image G31 The relevance to the preview is deepened, the degree of attention to the first special image G31 is further increased, and the interest in the game can be further improved.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, when the target pending icon is rendered invisible by the second special image G32, the first special image related to the second special image G32 It is suggested that by the referee character of G31 performing the second action on the second special image G32, a pending change notice may be executed after the invisible state, that is, the display mode of the pending icon may change. Therefore, the unity between the first special image G31 and the second special image G32 and the pending change notice is enhanced, and the display of the first special image G31 and the second special image G32 and the presentation effect of the pending change notice are effectively enhanced. can be improved.

Furthermore, after the second action of the referee character of the first special image G31 on the second special image G32, the target pending icon is not released from the invisible state, and the second special image G32 continues to be displayed as the target pending icon. may remain invisible. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the second special image G32 after the second action, and improve the presentation effect by displaying the second special image G32. In addition, after the second special image G32 continues to make the target pending icon invisible, the referee character of the first special image G31 performs the second action on the second special image G32 again. Therefore, it is possible to maintain a sense of anticipation among players.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, when the second special image G32 is erased, the state in which the target pending icon is not visible due to the second special image G32 is canceled, and the target pending icon appears. There are times when the pending change notice is executed and times when it is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to draw attention to the existence of the target pending icon hidden by the second special image G32, and maintain the player's sense of anticipation until the second special image G32 is deleted, thereby improving the interest in the game.

Furthermore, since the second special image G32 that hides the target pending icon displays a third special image G33 in a normal mode that suggests that the pending icon is hidden, a foreshadowing effect using the second special image G32 is displayed. It is possible to suppress the deterioration of the production effect. In addition, the second special image G32 makes one hold icon invisible and targets the hold change notice, so it is possible to prevent the player's attention from being distracted and the production effect to deteriorate. It can be suppressed. Moreover, the second special image G32 makes the hold icon in the normal mode invisible, but does not make the hold icon in the special mode invisible, so the presentation content becomes complicated and the second special image G32 makes the hold icon in the normal mode invisible. It is possible to prevent the presentation effect of the special image G32 from deteriorating.

Further, in the first embodiment, the hold icon in the normal mode that is not hidden by the second special image G32 may change to the special mode, but if the hold icon is hidden by the second special image G32 but the hold change notice is executed The pending icon, which is in the normal mode, will not change to the special mode. That is, the probability that the normal mode pending icon hidden by the second special image G32 changes to the special mode is different from the probability that the normal mode pending icon not hidden by the second special image G32 changes to the special mode. . Therefore, it is possible to arouse the player's interest in whether or not the second special image G32 is displayed, that is, whether or not the omen effect is executed.

Furthermore, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, after displaying the hold icon in the first special mode, there are cases in which the hold icon is displayed in the second special mode to the fourth special mode, and a case in which the hold icon is displayed in the second special mode. After hiding with image G32, there is a case where it changes to the second special mode to the fourth special mode, and the probability of changing to the second special mode to the fourth special mode is different depending on the former case and the latter case. . Therefore, the variety up to the pending change notice increases, and it is possible to reduce boredom with the pending change notice. Moreover, in the former case, the display mode of the hold icon is changed to the first special mode different from the second to fourth special modes while keeping the same shape, and in the latter case, the hold icon itself is hidden. Since the presentation method is different, it is possible to reduce boredom with pending change notices.

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Next, a modification example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the first embodiment will be described. The specific display contents of the first special image G31 and the second special image G32 are not limited to those in the first embodiment, and may be changed as appropriate. Here, the display content of the first special image G31 and the display content of the second special image G32 may or may not be associated, but the first special image G31 is Since the action and the second action are performed, it is preferable that the display content of the first special image G31 and the display content of the second special image G32 be associated with each other in order to further enhance the production effect.

Furthermore, the specific rendering contents of the first action, second action, and third action of the first special image G31 are not limited to the first embodiment, and may be changed as appropriate. Here, the first action, the second action, and the third action may or may not be performed on the second special image G32, but in order to further enhance the exercise effect, It is preferable that the contents of the second action and the third action are performed on the second special image G32.

The first special image G31 is displayed behind the target pending icon, in other words, within the display area (areas 50d1 to 50d4, 50e) related to the target pending icon, but is not displayed outside the display area related to the target pending icon. It's okay. In this case, it may be displayed in a position close to the target pending icon so that the target pending icon can be easily recognized when it appears, or it may be displayed in a position far away from the target pending icon so that the target pending icon can be easily recognized when it appears. It is also possible to make it so that it cannot be grasped. Moreover, especially in the latter case, the second special image G32 moves according to the shift of the pending icon in order to hide the pending icon, but the first special image G31 is moved so as not to move according to the shift of the pending icon. It may be configured. Furthermore, even if the first special image G31 is separated from the second special image G32, the first action, the second action, and the third action, which are actions on the second special image G32, are performed using another image. It is preferable to do so.

In addition, in the first embodiment, for the hold icon, a concealment effect, a standby effect, a hold change branch effect, a change success suggestion effect, a change failure suggestion effect, a concealment continuation suggestion effect, a false omen effect, and a second special hold change. Although the preview is executed, these effects may also be executed for the icon. Further, a hold icon or an image different from the icon, for example, a considerably enlarged image with a design different from the hold icon or the icon, is displayed in the center of the display section 50a, and the image is displayed as a hidden effect, a standby effect, a hold effect, etc. A change branch performance, a change success suggestion performance, a change failure suggestion performance, a concealment continuation suggestion performance, an omen performance falsehood, and a second special pending change notice may be executed. Note that in this case, the display position and shift mode of the image may be changed as appropriate.

It is possible to provide a display device other than the image display device 50 in the vicinity of the image display device 50 so that the display device can display the hold icon and the icon, and also to hide the hold icon etc. in the display device. An opening/closing member is provided to replace the second special image G32, and when the first special image G31 performs the first operation, the opening/closing member closes and makes the pending icon etc. invisible, and then performs the third operation. The configuration may be such that the opening/closing member is opened and the pending icon or the like is released from the invisible state. In this case, it is preferable to give the opening/closing member a design associated with the display content of the first special image G31.

Further, the first special image G31 may be displayed by operating a predetermined movable part. That is, a predetermined movable part may perform a predetermined operation on the hold icon or an image or member that makes the icon invisible, thereby making the hold icon or the icon invisible. Furthermore, the pending icon or the icon may be made to appear by the movable part performing other operations. Alternatively, the movable part may perform another operation to indicate that the pending icon or the display mode of the icon may change.

Further, in the first embodiment, one pending icon is concealed in the concealment performance, but a plurality of icons may be concealed at the same time. In this case, all the pending icons that were displayed when the target pending icon was displayed may be hidden, or some of the pending icons may be hidden. In these cases, the plurality of pending icons may be hidden together with one second special image G32, or may be hidden individually with the second special image G32 corresponding to each of the plurality of pending icons.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, when the second special pending change notice or the second special pending change notice fake is executed, the concealment effect starts when the target pending icon is displayed, but after that, a new The first special image G31 is displayed when the variable display of the effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3 starts (at the time of the subsequent icon shift) or at a predetermined timing during the variable display of the effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3, and the secret effect is performed. may be started.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the pending change branch effect is started at the start of the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 (at the time of icon shift), which is performed after the pending icon related to the pending change branch effect is displayed. However, it may be started at a predetermined timing during the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3. It should be noted that after this pending change branching performance, successive change suggestion performance, second special pending change notice, another omen performance, or end of hidden performance are performed.

Furthermore, the pending change branching effect is not executed in the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that is being performed when the pending icon related to the concerned pending change branch effect is displayed, but the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 Considering the remaining time, if it falls within the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3, including a series of effects that may follow, it may be executed in the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3. . In this case, the pending change branch effect may be performed immediately after the second special image G32 is displayed, or may be performed after a predetermined time has elapsed or at a predetermined timing after the second special image G32 is displayed. Also good.

The hold change branch effect is executed only once in the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 at one time, in other words, when the hold icon stays in one area, but it can be executed multiple times. It's okay.

Further, in the first embodiment, after the second special suspension change notice falsehood, the target suspension icon in the normal mode does not change to the special mode, but it may change to the special mode. . In this case, the probability that the hold icon changes to the special mode and the probability that it does not change may be set to be the same or different regardless of the pre-reading determination result. Further, the probability that the pending icon changes to the special mode may be set to be different based on the pre-read determination result. For example, the probability that the pending icon changes to the special mode may be increased in the order of jackpot variation>SP loss variation, >L loss variation>N loss variation>normal loss variation.

7. Other Modification Examples Next, other modification examples of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the basic embodiment and the first embodiment will be described below. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the basic embodiment and the first embodiment will be referred to as "pachinko gaming machine PY1 etc."

In pachinko gaming machines such as PY1, the display section 50a is used to variably display the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in order to notify the special drawing results, but instead of the image display device, a so-called "spinning drum type gaming machine" is used. (Slot machine)" A drum with a symbol displayed thereon may be provided, and the drum may be variably displayed to notify the result of the special drawing lottery.

Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine PY1 and the like, the grand prize opening 14 can be opened in a jackpot game, but a winning area other than the grand prize opening 14 that can be opened in a jackpot game may be provided.

Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine PY1 and the like, when a particular jackpot symbol type is determined, the game always proceeds in a high probability state after the jackpot game. That is, the setting of the high probability state is associated with the jackpot symbol type. However, the setting conditions for the high probability state may be changed. For example, apart from the big winning device 14D, a second big winning device that can be opened and closed and into which a game ball can enter when opened is provided at a position in the gaming area 6 that can be reached by the game ball. In a predetermined round game, when the second big winning device is opened and the game ball that enters the second big winning device passes through a specific area provided on the downstream side, a high probability state occurs as the jackpot game ends. may be set.

In this case, for example, the second jackpot device releases a specific jackpot symbol (jackpot symbol that makes it easy to set a high probability state) for a time when it is easy to enter the ball (for example, 29.5 seconds), and the second jackpot device A non-specific jackpot symbol (a jackpot symbol that is difficult to set a high probability state) that is released for a difficult time (for example, 0.5 seconds) can be provided. Further, there are a specific area and a non-specific area as areas through which the winning game ball can pass through the second grand prize winning device, and a sorting device is provided for distributing the game ball into the specific area and the non-specific area. Although the opening time of the second grand prize device is the same, the combination of the opening mode of the second grand prize device and the operating mode of the sorting device creates a jackpot pattern and a high probability state that make it easy to set a high probability state. It is also possible to provide jackpot symbols that are difficult to set.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1, etc., the game control board 100 performs basic control related to the progress of the game, and the performance control board 100 performs basic control related to the progress of the performance according to the progress of the game (game control). 120, game control and performance control are performed by different boards, but they may be configured to be performed by a single board. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in that one board, or may be provided separately from that one board.

Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention can also be applied to other pinball gaming machines such as arranged ball machines and mahjong ball gaming machines, as well as reel-type gaming machines (so-called "slot machines").

8. Inventions Disclosed in the Above-mentioned Embodiments The following inventions A to D have been disclosed up to the previous paragraph of this [Detailed Description of the Invention]. In the description of Inventions A to D, the names and expressions of corresponding components in the embodiments of the invention described above, and the symbols used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, elements such as means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. Invention A is a generic term for inventions A1 to A3 below, invention B is a generic term for inventions B1 to B3 below, invention C is a generic term for inventions C1 to C5 below, and invention D is a generic term for inventions A1 to A3 below. , is a general term for the following inventions D1 to D3.

8-1-1. Invention A1
The gaming machine according to invention A1 is
Equipped with a performance execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined performance,
The performance execution means generates a specific image (on hold) in response to the occurrence of a right to determine whether or not to enter a special game state (jackpot game state, high probability game state, time-saving game state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player. A gaming machine that may display an icon or the icon, etc.
The performance execution means is
While displaying the specific image, a first character (referee character) is caused to perform a first action (a gesture representing the start of a baseball game), and in response to the first action, a first character different from the first character is 2. Make the specific image invisible to the character (baseball home base),
When the specific image is rendered invisible by the second character, causing the first character to perform a second action (a gesture by a baseball umpire indicating a strike and an out), and responding to the second action. to release the invisible state and make the specific image appear;
A gaming machine characterized in that a display mode of the specific image may be changed before and after the invisible state.

8-1-2. Invention A2
The gaming machine according to invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to invention A1,
The effect execution means is configured to create a suggestive effect (a third special image G33 in a normal mode) that suggests that the display mode of the specific image changes when the specific image is rendered invisible by the second character. A game machine characterized in that the game machine may perform the following (display).

8-1-3. Invention A3
The gaming machine according to invention A3 is
A gaming machine according to invention A1 or invention A2,
The effect execution means may cause the first character to receive a first message indicating that the display mode of the specific image may change when the specific image is rendered invisible by the second character. A game machine characterized in that three actions (actions associated with a baseball umpire's get and set) may be performed.

8-2-1. Invention B1
The gaming machine according to invention B1 is
Equipped with a performance execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined performance,
The performance execution means generates a specific image (on hold) in response to the occurrence of a right to determine whether or not to enter a special game state (jackpot game state, high probability game state, time-saving game state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player. A gaming machine that may display an icon or the icon, etc.
The performance execution means is
When the specific image is displayed, the first character (baseball home base) may make the specific image invisible;
When the specific image is rendered invisible by the first character, a second character (referee character) performs a specific action (baseball game) that suggests that the display mode of the specific image may change. A game machine characterized in that the game machine may be caused to perform a motion associated with a referee's get/set motion.

8-2-2. Invention B2
The gaming machine according to invention B2 is
A gaming machine according to invention B1,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the performance executing means sometimes releases the invisible state after the specific action and sometimes does not release the invisible state.

8-2-3. Invention B3
The gaming machine according to invention B3 is
The gaming machine characterized in that the effect execution means may cause the second character to perform the specific action again if the invisible state is not released after the specific action.

8-3-1. Invention C1
The gaming machine according to invention C1 is
Equipped with a performance execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined performance,
The performance execution means generates a specific image (on hold) in response to the occurrence of a right to determine whether or not to enter a special game state (jackpot game state, high probability game state, time-saving game state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player. A gaming machine that may display an icon or the icon, etc.
The performance execution means is
When the specific image is displayed, a shielding effect (display of the second special image G32) that makes the specific image invisible may be executed;
When the specific image is hidden by the occluding effect, the occluding effect may be terminated and the specific image may be made to appear;
A gaming machine characterized in that there are times when the display mode of the specific image is changed and times when the display mode of the specific image is not changed before and after the invisible state.

8-3-2. Invention C2
The gaming machine according to invention C2 is
A gaming machine according to invention C1,
When the specific image is rendered invisible due to the shielding effect, the effect execution means executes a change-suggesting effect (a third special image G33 in the normal mode) that suggests that the display mode of the specific image changes. A game machine characterized in that the game machine may perform the following (display).

8-3-3. Invention C3
The gaming machine according to invention C3 is
A gaming machine according to invention C1 or invention C2,
When the specific image is rendered invisible due to the shielding effect, the effect execution means executes a state-suggestion effect (a third special mode) that suggests that the specific image is rendered invisible. A gaming machine characterized in that a display mode of special image G33 may be executed.

8-3-4. Invention C4
The gaming machine according to invention C4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions C1 to C3,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the performance execution means makes one of the specific images invisible by the shielding performance.

8-3-5. Invention C5
The gaming machine according to invention C5 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions C1 to C4,
The display mode of the specific image includes a first display mode (normal mode) and a second display mode (second special mode to There is a fourth special aspect),
The effect executing means may make the specific image in the first display mode invisible by using the shielding effect, but may make the specific image in the second display mode invisible by using the blocking effect. A gaming machine characterized by:

8-4-1. Invention D1
The gaming machine according to invention D1 is
Equipped with a performance execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined performance,
The performance execution means generates a specific image (on hold) in response to the occurrence of a right to determine whether or not to enter a special game state (jackpot game state, high probability game state, time-saving game state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player. A gaming machine that may display an icon or the icon, etc.
The performance execution means is
When the specific image is displayed, a shielding effect (display of the second special image G32) that makes the specific image invisible may be executed;
When the specific image is hidden by the occluding effect, the occluding effect may be terminated and the specific image may be made to appear;
A gaming machine characterized in that a display mode of the specific image is changed before and after the invisible state.

8-4-2. Invention D2
The gaming machine according to invention D2 is
A gaming machine according to invention D1,
The display mode of the specific image includes a first display mode (first special mode) and a second display mode (second special mode to fourth special mode),
The performance execution means is
When changing the display mode of the specific image before and after the invisible state, the specific image may be displayed in the second display mode as the display mode after the change,
A gaming machine characterized in that when the specific image is displayed in the first display mode, the display mode of the specific image may be changed to the second display mode.

8-4-3. Invention D3
The gaming machine according to invention D3 is
A gaming machine according to invention D2,
A probability that the display mode of the specific image changes to the second display mode before and after the invisible state, and a probability that the display mode of the specific image changes from the first display mode to the second display mode, A gaming machine with different features.

PY1...Pachinko gaming machine 1...Game board 11...First starting port 11a...First starting port sensor 12...Second starting port 12a...Second starting port sensor 14...Big prize opening 14a...Big prize opening sensor 50...Image display Device 50a...Display unit 52...Speaker 53...Frame lamp 55...Board movable device 55k...Board movable body 100...Game control board 101...Game control microcomputer 120...Production control board 121...Production control microcomputer 140...Image control board

Claims (1)

Equipped with a performance execution means capable of executing a predetermined performance,
The performance execution means is a gaming machine that may display a specific image in response to the generation of the right to determine whether to enter a special gaming state advantageous to the player,
The display mode of the specific image includes a normal mode and a special mode that suggests that the possibility of entering the special gaming state is higher than the normal mode,
The performance execution means is
When displaying the specific image in the normal mode, a shielding effect may be performed to make the specific image invisible;
After the specific image in the normal mode is hidden by the shielding effect, the specific image changed to the special mode may appear in response to the end of the shielding effect;
When the shielding effect is being executed, there are times when a foreshadowing effect indicating that the specific image may change to the special mode is executed once, and there are times when the foreshadowing effect is executed twice. ,
When the foreshadowing performance is executed once in the shielding performance, the shielding performance ends in response to the execution of the foreshadowing performance, and the specific state changed to the special mode according to the end of the shielding performance. Images may appear,
When the foreshadowing performance is executed twice in the shielding performance, the shielding performance continues without ending in response to the first execution of the foreshadowing performance, and in that state, the second foreshadowing performance is performed. is executed, and in response to the execution of the second precursory effect, the shielding effect ends, and in response to the end of the shielding effect, the specific image changed to the special mode may appear. ,
The special aspect includes a first special aspect and a second special aspect,
The first special aspect may appear in response to the end of the shielding effect, while the second special aspect may not appear in response to the end of the shielding effect,
When the specific image in the normal mode is displayed, the display mode of the specific image changes to the second special mode without performing the shielding effect, and then the display mode changes from the second special mode to the second special mode. A gaming machine characterized in that it may change to a first special mode .

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