JP7387131B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in pachinko gaming machines, a predetermined performance has been performed by a performance means. For example, as shown in Patent Document 1 below, there are gaming machines that allow a player to select a performance setting from a plurality of candidates.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2012-16578

By the way, there is room for improvement in gaming machines that allow selection of performance settings in order to increase the interest of the game.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that contributes to improving gaming interest through performance.

The gaming machine of the present invention includes:
a performance control means capable of executing a predetermined performance using a performance means including a predetermined display means;
A gaming machine comprising an operating means that allows a player to input an operation,
The performance control means is
When a player is playing a game, the performance means can execute a predetermined game performance;
When the game performance is not performed, the performance means can execute a predetermined standby performance,
The game performance can be executed based on the set performance setting among the performance setting candidates including a basic performance setting and a plurality of special performance settings,
The production settings can be changed based on a predetermined selection operation input to the operation means,
During execution of the standby performance with the performance setting set to the special performance setting, the special performance setting currently set as the performance setting among the plurality of special performance settings is displayed on the display means. A special effect setting display indicating that the effect setting is different from the basic effect setting may be displayed together with a specific display indicating that the effect setting is not the basic effect setting,
While the specific display is being displayed, the production setting can be changed to the basic production setting based on a predetermined simple selection operation input to the operating means, which is simpler than the selection operation input. It is a gaming machine with

According to the present invention, a gaming machine that contributes to improving gaming interest through performance is provided.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view showing the second grand prize winning device etc. in detail. It is a front view of display devices. (A) is a front view of the performance unit when the above-board movable device and the under-board movable device are in standby state, and (B) is a front view of the performance unit when the above-board movable device and the under-board movable device are activated. It is a front view. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the main control board. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a sub-control board. (A) is a table showing random numbers related to general drawings, and (B) is a table showing random numbers related to special drawings. (A) is an example of a hit determination table, (B) is an example of a regular pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is an example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is an example of a reach determination table. This is an example of a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. This is an example of a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. This is an example of a look-ahead determination table. This is an example of a jackpot game control table. It is an explanatory diagram of a gaming state. It is an explanatory diagram showing a concrete example of production mode. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of normal variation of special figure variation performance. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach of the special figure variation effect. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of SP reach of the special figure variation effect. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a hold performance. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a movable body effect. It is an explanatory view showing an example of operation performance. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of customer waiting performance. It is an explanatory diagram showing setting change of character mode. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a selected image related to changing character mode settings. It is an explanatory diagram showing specific standby effect (simple initialization standby effect). It is a flowchart of main control main processing. It is a flowchart of processing at power-on. 3 is a flowchart of main side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of starting port sensor detection processing. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol standby processing. It is a flowchart of special electric accessories processing. It is a flowchart of power-off monitoring processing. It is a flowchart of sub-control main processing. 3 is a flowchart of reception interrupt 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. It is a flowchart of a fluctuating production start process. It is a flowchart of customer waiting performance processing. It is a flowchart of customer waiting performance processing. It is a flowchart of character mode selection processing. It is a flowchart of simple character mode selection processing. It is a flowchart of normal character mode selection processing. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a modification example in which effect settings related to enemy characters can be selected.

Embodiments of the gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. In each referenced figure, the same parts are given the same reference numerals, and overlapping explanations regarding the same parts will be omitted in principle. In this specification, in order to simplify the description, by writing symbols or codes that refer to information, signals, physical quantities, parts, etc., the names of the information, signals, physical quantities, parts, etc. for the symbols or codes may be omitted or May be abbreviated. Furthermore, in any flowchart described below, the execution order of a plurality of processes in any plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed or executed in parallel within a range that does not cause inconsistency in the processing contents.

1. Structure of the gaming machine The first form of pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained. First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained using FIGS. 1 to 5. In the following description, the horizontal, vertical, and vertical directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 refer to the horizontal, vertical, and vertical directions (as viewed from the front) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Furthermore, "front" is the direction from the pachinko machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko machine PY1, and "back" is the direction from the player facing the pachinko machine PY1 toward the pachinko machine PY1. shall be.

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

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

A first input device (hereinafter referred to as "normal button") 40 that can be pressed down is provided on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 in front of the upper plate 34 . In addition, a second input device (hereinafter referred to as a "special button") 41 that can be pressed downward is provided on the right decorative body 32 that is formed to protrude forward from the right edge of the surface of the front frame 23m. . Furthermore, a select button 42 is provided on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 at a location next to the normal button 40. The select button 42 is, for example, a cross key that allows selection in four directions (up, down, left, and right).

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

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

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

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

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

Near the center of the game area 6, a center frame (center decoration) 61 is provided to decorate the periphery of the opening 1A. The center frame 61 is provided with a stage that can guide a game ball to a first starting port 11, which will be described later, and a warp that can guide a game ball to the stage.

Also, in the gaming area 6, there is a first starting winning device 11D in which a first starting opening 11 into which a game ball can enter is formed, and a second starting winning device 11D that allows or disables entry of the ball into the second starting opening 12. A starting winning device (so-called "electronic chew") 12D is provided.

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

The electric chew 12D includes an operable electric tube opening/closing member 12k. The electric chew opening/closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) in a closed position in which the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 12. When the special state is reached, the game ball moves to the open position where the game ball can enter the second starting port 12. In this way, the movement of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k to the open position is also referred to as the "open state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D, and only when the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is in the open state, the game ball is moved to the second starting port 12. It is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, the state in which the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is in the closed position is also referred to as the "closed state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D. Further, when the second starting port 12 or the electric tube 12D is in the "open state", it is also referred to as "the electric tube 12D is opened", and when the electric tube 12D is in the "closed state", it is also referred to as "the electric tube 12D is closed". ” is also called.

Winning a game ball into the second starting hole 12 is achieved by drawing a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "Special Figure 2") (obtaining and determining a random number related to Special Figure 2, which will be described later: hereinafter referred to as "Special Figure 2 Lottery"). ) and the variable display of special map 2. Furthermore, when the game balls enter the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Note that the game area 6 is provided with a guide stage 12g that guides the game ball to the second starting port 12.

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

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

Further, the gaming area 6 is provided with a first big winning device 14D (hereinafter also referred to as "normal AT14D") in which a first big winning opening 14 into which a game ball can enter is formed. The first big prize winning device 14D includes a normal AT opening/closing member 14k that can operate in an open state and a closed state. The first big prize opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the normal AT opening/closing member 14k. The normal AT opening/closing member 14k is normally in a closed state that closes the first big prize opening 14, and it is impossible for the game ball to enter the first big winning opening 14. When the normal AT opening/closing member 14k operates in the open state, the game ball can enter the first big prize opening 14. In this way, the game ball can enter the first grand prize opening 14 only when the AT opening/closing member 14k is in the open state. When a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 14, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Note that it is possible to provide only one of the first grand prize device 14D and the second grand prize device 15D within a range that does not interfere with the game. Further, depending on the gameplay, it is possible to provide a configuration in which two grand prize devices without a specific area or distribution device, such as the first grand prize device 14D, are provided.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, at approximately the bottom of the game area 6, there are two holes for discharging game balls that are hit into the game area 6 but do not win in any of the winning slots to the outside of the game area 6. An out port 19 is provided. Furthermore, the game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 that can emit light.

By the way, the game area 6 in which the game ball can flow down can be divided into a left game area 6A (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction, and a right game area 6B (second game area) on the right side. can. 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 pachinko game machine PY1, the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is fired with the left hand is called the first flow path R1, and the game ball can flow down when the game ball is fired with the right hand. The possible flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first passage R1 and the second passage R2 are also constituted by a large number of game nails.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, a regular symbol random number (an example of determination information) for performing a regular symbol lottery may be acquired. This random number is stored in the below-mentioned normal pattern holding storage section 106 on the condition that the variable display of the normal pattern or the auxiliary game is not executed. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, 4 pieces) to the number of general drawings that can be stored in the general drawing holding storage unit 106 (number of general drawings pending). In addition, below, the normal pattern random number acquired by the game ball passing through the gate 13 is also referred to as the "normal pattern related random number." Further, in this embodiment, a general pattern reservation display for displaying the number of general pattern reservations is not provided, but a general pattern reservation display device may be added to the display devices 8. As the general figure reservation display, it is possible to employ, for example, one having the same configuration as the special figure reservation display 83.

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

The image display device 50 is configured with, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a display section 50a that can display a 3D image. Note that the image display device 50 may be any other display device, such as one configured with a plurality of liquid crystal displays or an EL (electro luminescence) display, as long as it is capable of displaying images. You can.

The on-board movable device 55 is configured to be movable along the display section 50a, and includes a decorated on-board movable body 55k. The under-panel movable device 56 is configured to be movable along the display section 50a, and includes a decorated under-panel movable body 56k.

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

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

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained based on FIGS. 6 and 7. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has various functions such as a special drawing lottery, a variable display of special drawings, a jackpot game, a game state setting described later, a general drawing drawing, a variable display of a general drawing, and auxiliary games. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as the "main control board") 100 that controls gaming profits (progress of the game), and a game performance (special figure variation performance, hold performance, operation performance, jackpot) according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 A performance control board (hereinafter referred to as "sub control board") 120 that controls performances such as game performances (game performances, etc.) and customer waiting performances, and a payout control board 170 that controls the payout of game balls, etc., are installed on the game board 1. It is provided further on the back side than the image display device 50. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control section (main control section) that controls games. Further, the sub-control board 120 can be positioned as a production control section (sub-control section) that controls production, together with an image control board 140, a lamp control circuit 151, and an audio control circuit 161, which will be described later. The production control unit includes at least a sub-control board 120, and various types of production using production means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, panel lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, 58, etc.). It would be good if the performance could be controlled.

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

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

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

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

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

Various sensors connected to the main control board 100 include a first starting hole sensor 11a, a second starting hole sensor 12a, a general winning hole sensor 10a, a gate sensor 13a, a first big winning hole sensor 14a, a second big winning hole sensor 14a, and a second starting hole sensor 12a. A prize opening sensor 15a, a specific area sensor 16a, and a non-specific area sensor 17a are included.

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 general winning hole sensor 10a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the general winning hole 10. The general winning hole sensor 10a is provided for each general winning hole 10. The gate sensor 13a is provided at the gate 13 and detects a game ball passing through the gate 13. The first big winning hole sensor 14a detects the game ball that has won in the first big winning hole 14. The second big winning hole sensor 15a detects the game ball that has won the second big winning hole 15. The specific area sensor 16a detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 16 (entered the specific area 16). The non-specific area sensor 17a detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 17 (entered the non-specific area 17). When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal according to the detected content to the main control board 100.

Note that the type and number of sensors connected to the main control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Further, the various actuators connected to the main control board 100 include an electric chew solenoid 12s, a first big winning hole solenoid 14s, a second big winning hole solenoid 15s, and a distribution solenoid 16s. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening/closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The first big prize opening solenoid 14s drives the normal AT opening/closing member 14k of the first big winning device 14D. The second big prize opening solenoid 15s drives the VAT opening/closing member 15k of the second big winning device 15D. The distribution solenoid 16s drives the distribution member 16k of the distribution device 16D.

Note that the type and number of actuators connected to the main control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

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

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

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

Further, the firing device 72 is provided with a touch switch 72a that can detect a contact of a person such as a player with the handle 72k (see FIG. 1). When the player operates the handle 72k, the touch switch 72a detects the player's contact with the handle 72k and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170. Further, the firing device 72 is connected to a firing volume knob 72b that can detect the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k. The firing device 72 drives the firing solenoid 72s 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 main control board 100 transmits various commands containing information regarding the game to the sub control board 120 in accordance with the progress of the game. The sub control board 120 can grasp the progress status of the game (game control content) by the main control board 100 based on various commands sent from the main control board 100. Note that the connection between the main control board 100 and the sub-control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only the transmission of signals from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 120. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode), not shown, is interposed between the main control board 100 and the sub-control board 120 as a communication direction regulating means.

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

Further, the production ROM 123 stores programs for performing sub-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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The various switches connected to the sub-control board 120 include a normal button detection switch 40a, a special button detection switch 41a, and a select button detection switch 42a. The normal button detection switch 40a detects that the normal button 40 is pressed. The special button detection switch 41a detects that the special button 41 has been pressed. The select button detection switch 42a detects that the select button 42 has been pressed (specifically, that the select button 42 has been pressed in any of the up, down, left, and right directions). Each detection switch 40a, 41a, 42a outputs a signal to the sub-control board 120 according to the detected content. Note that the type and number of switches connected to the sub-control board 120 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

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

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

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

3. Main games played by the gaming machine Next, main games played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained using FIGS. 8 to 15. Note that the tables shown in FIGS. 8 to 15 are general ones for explaining this item, and tables other than these are shown in the explanation of "Characteristics of Pachinko Machine PY1" described later. In this case, it is assumed that the table is used in the pachinko game machine PY1. However, for configurations that do not show a separate table in the explanation of "Characteristics of Pachinko machine PY1" described later, it is assumed that the table shown in this item is used. It is also possible to change the configuration in which a different table is shown in the explanation of "Characteristics" to the table shown in this item.

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

When the pachinko game machine PY1 performs such a series of games (general drawing lottery, variable display of general drawings, auxiliary game), the pachinko game machine PY1 acquires general drawing related random numbers when the general drawing starting condition is established. The obtained ordinary symbol-related random numbers include ordinary symbol random numbers, as shown in FIG. 8(A). The normal symbol random number is a random number for determining a hit. Random numbers are also called judgment information. An appropriate range is set for the random number.

3-1-1. Win Judgment The win judgment is a judgment for determining whether or not there is a win (whether or not to execute the auxiliary game) according to a hit judgment table as shown in FIG. 9(A). The hit determination table is associated with a gaming state that will be described later. That is, 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 values) are assigned to hits and losses that are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY1 determines whether it is a hit or a loss by determining the acquired normal symbol random number according to the hit determination table. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, a normal pattern variation pattern is determined for variable display of the normal pattern. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, basically the winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the common symbol. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, basically the losing common map is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the common symbol. Note that the winning probability can be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, the hit determination table does not need to be divided for each gaming state.

3-1-2. Ordinary figure fluctuation The ordinary figure fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining the ordinary figure fluctuation pattern according to the ordinary figure fluctuation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 9(B). 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 is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table includes a regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state and a regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the time saving state. There is a short-time regular map fluctuation pattern determination table). It should be noted that it is not necessary to divide the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table for each gaming 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. That is, the pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of making the normal pattern fluctuation time different between the non-time saving state and the time saving state. For example, in a non-time-saving state, for the variable display of common symbols when a losing common symbol (losing common symbol) is stopped and displayed, a common symbol fluctuation pattern is determined such that the common symbol fluctuation time is, for example, 30 seconds, and the winning symbol is Regarding the variable display of ordinary figures in the case where the ordinary figures are stopped and displayed, a general figure fluctuation pattern is determined in which the ordinary figure fluctuation time is, for example, 30 seconds. In addition, in the time saving state, for the variable display of common symbols when a losing common symbol is stopped and displayed, a common symbol fluctuation pattern is determined such that the common symbol fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds, and when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, a common symbol fluctuation pattern is determined. Regarding the variable display of figures, a general figure fluctuation pattern is determined in which the ordinary figure fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds. A variable display of the ordinary figure of the ordinary figure fluctuation time associated with the ordinary figure fluctuation pattern determined by this determination is performed on the ordinary figure display 82. Further, these ordinary figure fluctuation times can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by performing the hit determination and the normal pattern variation pattern determination, the normal pattern is variably displayed on the normal pattern display 82.

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

The 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. Each of these elements is associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Pachinko game machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game according to the auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 9(C) based on the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). The auxiliary game control table is associated with a game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. Note that the number of openings and opening time for each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

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

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

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

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

Pachinko game machine PY1 acquires a special pattern-related random number when a starting condition is established in order to play a series of games like this (special pattern lottery, variable display of special pattern, jackpot game, and setting of the game state). Perform various judgments regarding random numbers. As shown in FIG. 8(B), the special pattern related random numbers to be obtained include special pattern random numbers (jackpot random numbers), jackpot pattern type random numbers, reach random numbers, and special pattern fluctuation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number for determining a jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number for determining reach. The special symbol variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Random numbers are also called judgment information. Each random number has an appropriate range.

3-2-1. Jackpot Judgment Jackpot Judgment is a judgment for determining whether or not it is a jackpot (whether or not to execute a jackpot game) according to a jackpot judgment table as shown in FIG. 10(A). The jackpot determination table is associated with the gaming state, specifically whether it is a normal probability state or a high probability state. That is, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (normal probability jackpot determination table) and a jackpot determination table used in the high probability state (high probability jackpot determination table).

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

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination Jackpot symbol type determination is a method for determining the type of jackpot symbol (jackpot symbol type) according to the jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 10(B) when the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot. It is a judgment. Each type of jackpot symbol is associated with the content of the jackpot, in other words, the constituent elements of the jackpot consisting of game benefits given to the player.

The jackpot symbol type determination table 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).

There are multiple types of jackpot symbols, and in each jackpot symbol type determination table, the judgment value of the jackpot symbol type random number (jackpot symbol type random number value) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. There is. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines the type of jackpot symbol by determining the acquired jackpot symbol type random number according to the jackpot symbol type determination table. In the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random values are appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. 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.

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

3-2-3. Reach Judgment Reach judgment is used to determine whether or not to generate a reach in the special figure variation effect described later, in accordance with the reach judgment table as shown in FIG. 10 (C) when the result of jackpot judgment is a loss. It is a judgment.

The reach determination table is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table used in a non-time saving state (non-time saving reach determination table) and a reach determination table used in a time saving state (time saving reach determination table). Note that the reach determination table does not need to be divided for each gaming state.

In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random value) is assigned to the reach determination results, ``with reach (reach occurs)'' and ``no reach (reach does not occur)''. . Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY1 determines whether there is a reach or not (whether or not to generate a reach) by determining the obtained reach random number according to the reach determination table. As shown in FIG. 10(C), the number of reach random values for which it is determined that there is a "reach" (reach occurs) is different between the non-time-saving reach determination table and the time-saving reach determination table. Note that the probability of determining that there is a reach can be changed as appropriate. In the following, "with reach" (which causes reach), which is performed on the assumption that the result of the jackpot determination is "loss", is referred to as "reach with reach", and "without reach (which does not cause reach)". This is sometimes referred to as a "no-reach loss."

3-2-4. Special pattern fluctuation pattern determination To determine the special pattern fluctuation pattern, use the special pattern fluctuation pattern determination table (special pattern fluctuation pattern determination table) shown in FIGS. This is a determination to determine the figure fluctuation pattern), and is performed whether the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot or a loss. The special figure variation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined matters regarding the special figure variation time and the production flow (production content) of the special figure variation production described later. In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern includes identification information regarding the result of jackpot determination and the result of reach determination, in addition to the special figure fluctuation time and the production flow (performance content) of the special symbol variation performance. The identification information included in the special figure fluctuation pattern can be changed as appropriate. Further, as the special figure variation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns each having different identification information, and the number thereof can be changed as appropriate.

The special 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 associated with 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. Note that the special symbol variation pattern determination table does not need to be divided according to the type of special symbol (special symbol 1/special symbol 2).

Each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is also associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table includes a special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table used in the non-time saving state (special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table for non-time saving), and a special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table used in the time saving state. There is a 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). Note that the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table does not need to be divided for each gaming state.

In addition, each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state) is 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 non-time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table include one for jackpot, one for loss with reach, and one for loss without reach. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table include one for jackpot, one for loss with reach, and one for loss without reach. In addition, it is not necessary to divide the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table according to the jackpot determination result or the reach determination result.

Furthermore, each special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for no reach loss is also associated with the number of reserved special figures. For example, there is a special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table for no-reach loss that is used when the number of reserved special symbols 1 (U1) is 0 to 2, and a table that is used when the number of reserved special symbols 1 (U1) is 3 to 4. There is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for no-reach misses. In addition, each special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for no-reach losing is also associated with the number of reserved special figures. 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 table for determining special symbols 2 fluctuation patterns for no-reach misses when the number of reserved special symbols 2 (U2) is 3 to 4. There is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for no-reach misses that is used for. Note that the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table does not need to be divided according to the number of reserved special figures.

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

Further, each special figure variation pattern is associated with a production flow of a special figure variation production as shown in the second column from the right in the table of FIGS. 11 and 12. Note that it is not necessary to associate the production flow of the special symbol variation performance with the special symbol variation pattern.

Additionally, as shown in the rightmost column of the tables in Figures 11 and 12, the special pattern fluctuation pattern can be called by a name associated with the special pattern (jackpot determination result) and the performance content of the special pattern fluctuation performance. be. For example, a special pattern fluctuation pattern related to a jackpot is called a "jackpot fluctuation." Among the jackpot fluctuations, the special pattern fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed is called "SP jackpot fluctuation", and the special pattern fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed is "L jackpot fluctuation". The special pattern variation pattern in which the special pattern variation performance ends at N reach is called "N jackpot variation". On the other hand, a special pattern fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in a loss with reach is called "SP loss fluctuation", and a L reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in a loss with reach. The special pattern variation pattern that occurs is called "L loss variation", and the special pattern variation pattern in which the special pattern variation effect ends with N reach, which is a type of reach, is called "N loss variation" in a loss with reach. The special pattern fluctuation pattern related to no reach loss is called "normal loss fluctuation". There are three types of normal loss fluctuations (normal A loss fluctuations, normal B loss fluctuations, and normal C loss fluctuations) with different variation times. Moreover, when SP jackpot and SP loss fluctuation are collectively referred to as SP fluctuation.

In addition, a special pattern variation pattern related to a jackpot where the special pattern variation performance ends immediately after reach is referred to as a "reach immediate jackpot variation." On the other hand, a special symbol variation pattern that involves a loss where the special symbol variation effect ends immediately after reaching the winning spot is called an "immediate loss variation."

3-2-5. Pre-reading Judgment The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs pre-reading judgment based on the acquired special figure related random number according to the pre-reading judgment table as shown in FIG. The look-ahead determination is performed before the jackpot determination (specifically, for example, when winning a prize in the starting slot). The look-ahead determination includes, for example, determining whether the special symbol random number is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, determining which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined to be in the jackpot symbol type determination, and determining whether the special symbol random number is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot symbol type determination. There is a determination as to which special figure variation pattern the figure variation pattern random number is determined to be in the special figure variation pattern determination. The pre-reading determination table is associated with the type of starting opening (first starting opening 11/second starting opening 12) related to the starting winning prize. That is, the pre-reading determination table includes a pre-reading determination table when winning in the first starting opening 11 (first reading determining table) and a pre-reading determining table when winning in the second starting opening 12 (second pre-reading determination table). There is. Note that the pre-reading determination table does not need to be divided according to the type of starting port (first starting port 11/second starting port 12).

Further, the pre-reading determination table is also associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a look-ahead decision table used in a non-time-saving state (a look-ahead decision table for non-time savings) and a look-ahead decision table used in a time-saving state (a look-ahead decision table for time savings). .

In other words, the look-ahead determination table includes a first look-ahead decision table used in the non-time saving state, a first look-ahead decision table used in the time save state, and a second look-ahead decision table used in the non-time save state. and a second look-ahead determination table used in the time saving state. Note that the pre-reading determination table does not need to be divided for each gaming state. Moreover, what kind of determination is included in the prefetch determination can be changed as appropriate.

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

The elements constituting such a jackpot game (jackpot game constituent elements) include the number of round games, the number of times the big winning opening (first big winning opening 14, second big winning opening 15) is opened in each round game, It includes the type and opening time of each grand prize opening to be opened, the time to be closed until the next opening (closing time), the opening time (opening time), and the ending time (ending time). After the special symbols are stopped and displayed, the pachinko game machine PY1 controls the jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table as shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 14, the jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components for each jackpot game (for example, jackpot games A to C). In each jackpot game, from 1R to 15R is a round game in which the first big winning hole 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the first big winning hole 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. , is carried out. In 16R (final round), a round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds is played. It will be done. In addition, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the big winning hole sensors 14a, 15a, the maximum opening time of the big winning holes 14, 15 has not elapsed. However, the round game ends.

The jackpot game A shown in FIG. 14 is executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol A (see FIG. 11(B)), and the jackpot game B is executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol. B, and the jackpot game C can be executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is jackpot symbol C.

Further, the number of times and time for each jackpot game component can be changed as appropriate. Further, the jackpot game can be played using both the first big winning hole 14 and the second big winning hole 15, or only one of them. In the case of a configuration in which only jackpot games are played using only the first jackpot 14, or a configuration in which only jackpot games are played using only the second jackpot 15, the unused jackpot is not provided. You can also use it as Further, the number of types of jackpot games that can be executed may be plural or one type.

Here, the specific area 16 will be explained in detail. The specific area 16 has a closed state in which prizes cannot be won and an open state in which prizes can be won by the distribution member 16k, so the operating mode of the distribution member 16k can be said to be the opening and closing mode of the specific area 16. In the following, the operating mode of the distribution member 16k will also be referred to as the "opening/closing mode of the specific area 16." Furthermore, the state in which the specific region 16 is in the open state is also referred to as "V-open", and the state in which the specific region 16 is in the closed state is also referred to as "V-closed".

The distribution member 16k is controlled in a constant operating manner (that is, the specific area 16 is controlled in a constant opening/closing manner). For example, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the second big prize opening 15 starts opening, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3(B)). Therefore, in a round game in which the second big prize opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second big prize opening 15, the time and the period during which the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state. From the relationship with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to cause the game ball to enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in a round game in which the second big winning hole 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second big winning hole 15, and the time and timing during which the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state. Due to the relationship with timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to cause the game ball to enter the specific area 16). In this way, the combination of the fixed operation mode of the distribution member 16k (the fixed opening/closing mode of the specific area 16) and the opening/closing mode of the second big prize opening 15 in the jackpot game allows the game balls to be distributed to the specific area in the jackpot game. It is possible to set the difficulty (ease) of entering 16.

In addition, during the jackpot game, the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that allows the game ball to easily pass through the specific area 16 (hereinafter also referred to as "V passage"). A jackpot that occurs is called a "V long jackpot", and is a jackpot in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in a second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16. This is called a "V short jackpot".

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

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

The non-time saving state is set in a "low probability low base gaming state", "high probability low base gaming state" or "jackpot gaming state". The time saving state is set in the "low probability high base gaming state" or the "high probability high base gaming state", and is a gaming state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer than in the non-time saving state. It is. For example, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D is longer (for example, 3.0 seconds) than the opening time (for example, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-time saving state. In addition, in the time saving state, the special pattern variation pattern judgment is performed according to the special pattern variation pattern judgment table that is set so that the special pattern variation pattern with a short special pattern variation time is selected more often than in the non-time saving state. (See Figures 11 and 12). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace at which the reserved special drawings are consumed becomes faster, and effective winnings in the starting opening (winnings that can be stored as reserved special drawings) are more likely to occur. Therefore, players can aim for a jackpot while the game progresses smoothly.

Further, in the time saving state, the normal pattern fluctuation time tends to be shorter than in the non-time saving state. For example, in the time saving state, a regular pattern fluctuation time (5 seconds) is determined which is shorter than the regular pattern fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time saving state (FIG. 9(B)). Therefore, in the short time state, the number of times the regular lottery is executed per unit time is greater.

Also, in the time-saving state, it is easier to be determined as a hit in the hit determination compared to the non-time-saving state. For example, in the time-saving state, a win is determined with a higher probability (for example, 59936/65536) than in the non-time-saving state (for example, 6600/65536) (FIG. 9(A)). Therefore, in the time-saving state, the number of times that the game is determined to be a hit per unit time is greater.

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

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

In addition, in the time saving state, compared to the non-time saving state, it is easier to win a prize, the normal pattern fluctuation time is more likely to be shortened, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is more likely to be longer. In other words, three points are set to be advantageous to the player regarding the game related to the common map. However, only some of these points may be set advantageously for this player. Moreover, the special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving state does not have to be such that a special figure variation pattern with a short special figure variation time is more easily selected than that in the non-time saving state.

The gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 after it is powered on for the first time is a "low probability low base gaming state" in which a normal probability state and a non-time saving state are set. This gaming state is also referred to as a "normal gaming state." In addition, in the "jackpot game state", the general drawing lottery (win determination regarding general drawings) is performed, but the special drawing lottery (jackpot determination) is not performed, so the non-time saving state is set with the start of the jackpot game. Ru. Furthermore, regarding the gaming states, it is possible to use all or only some of the gaming states described above. Further, the various gaming states described in this specification can be arbitrarily expressed in the form of "nth gaming state" (n is an integer of 1 or more).

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

4-1. Production Mode First, the production mode will be explained. The presentation mode described here is a classification of presentation (or a generic attribute). The pachinko game machine PY1 can set a customer waiting performance mode, a normal performance mode, a variable probability performance mode, a time-saving performance mode, and a jackpot performance mode as performance modes.

In the customer waiting production mode, special symbol fluctuation production is performed in "low probability low base gaming state", "low probability high base gaming state", "high probability low base gaming state" and "high probability high base gaming state". This is a production mode that can be set when there is no special figure variation production and indicates a standby state (customer waiting state) where no special symbol variation production is being performed. When the customer waiting performance mode is set, a customer waiting performance (hereinafter also referred to as a waiting performance) is performed. In the customer waiting performance, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (A-1), the display section 50a displays a selection waiting image G200 in which guidance for performing settings (volume adjustment, etc.) regarding the performance of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is provided. is displayed. Settings related to presentation include volume settings for the sound output from the speaker 52. In addition, brightness settings for the display section 50a, etc. may also be included. Further, as shown in FIG. 16(A-2), a demo movie image G203 and the like different from the selection standby image G200 may also be displayed. The demo movie image G203 is an image that can be produced using the characteristics of the pachinko game machine PY1, such as the appearance of the main character of the pachinko game machine PY1. This makes it possible to increase the interest in the customer waiting performance mode and to make the pachinko game machine PY1 stand out in the gaming hall where it is installed.

The normal production mode can be set when a special symbol variation production is being performed in the "low probability low base gaming state" or the "high probability low base gaming state", and is a production mode that indicates a non-time saving state. be. The normal presentation mode includes, for example, a first normal presentation mode in which a background image representing a daytime mountain scene (normal daytime background image G102) is displayed on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-1). 16(B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image representing an evening mountain scene (evening normal background image G103) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and FIG. 16(B-2). -3) As shown in 3), there is a third normal performance mode in which a background image representing a mountain scenery at night (normal nighttime background image G104) is displayed on the display section 50a. It can be switched on the condition that the special figure variation effect is performed once or multiple times. Furthermore, each of the first to third normal performance modes includes a normal first stage performance mode before the reach is established in the special symbol variation performance, and a normal second stage performance mode after the reach is established. In the normal first stage production mode, any one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the nighttime normal background image G104 is displayed on the display section 50a, but in the normal second stage production mode, depending on the type of reach A dedicated background image will be displayed. Furthermore, a high probability low base production mode may be provided which is set only in the "high probability low base gaming state".

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

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

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

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

4-2. Special Figure Variation Effect Next, the special figure variation effect (also simply referred to as "variation effect") will be explained. When the variable display of the special pattern starts, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the special pattern variation pattern related to the variable display of the special pattern and the special pattern lottery result (jackpot determination result, jackpot symbol type determination result, reach determination result, and A special figure variation effect is executed based on the special figure variation pattern determination result). In the special symbol variation performance, a variation display of performance symbols is performed on the display unit 50a in a manner superimposed on a predetermined background image. 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, the result of the special drawing lottery is announced by the stop display of the performance symbols.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In N reach, as shown in FIG. 18(A), the state in which reach is established is maintained for a predetermined period of time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 18(B), the fluctuation speed of the medium effect pattern EZ2 gradually changes. It slows down. If the special symbol variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol is, for example, "N loss variation", as shown in FIG. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a loss. On the other hand, if the special pattern variation pattern of the variable display of the special pattern is, for example, "N jackpot variation", the game will stop in a stopping manner (so-called double) that suggests a jackpot, as shown in Figure 18 (C-2). indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a jackpot. Note that the content of the N-reach performance is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the medium performance symbol EZ2, but can be changed or added as appropriate.

In addition, regarding the stopping manner of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that suggest a loss, the winning position when a reach is not established is referred to as a "non-reach winning position", and the winning position when a reach is established is referred to as a "reaching winning position". . How to combine the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that make up the non-reachable numbers (for example, "2, 3, 1" or "5, 8, 6", etc.), and the The combination of performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (for example, "2.1.2" or "5.4.5") is selected by the performance control microcomputer 121. Also, how to combine the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that make up the stopping pattern (double number) that suggests a jackpot (for example, "2, 2, 2," "7, 7, 7," etc.) is selected by the performance control microcomputer 121 based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol.

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

In SP reach, after N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 representing that reach has started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 19(B), an SP reach-only performance (for example, a battle performance) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach-only performance is reached, if the special pattern fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation", the display part will be displayed as shown in FIG. At 50a, a display suggesting a jackpot is performed (for example, a display in which the main character (ally character) wins a battle and stands proudly), and the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are in a stopping mode suggesting a jackpot (so-called The display stops when the number is zero. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a jackpot. On the other hand, if the special pattern variation pattern of the variable display of the special pattern is, for example, "SP loss variation", as shown in FIG. At the same time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stopped manner (so-called "break-up") indicating a loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a loss. Note that the contents of the SP reach performance can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

4-2-5. L Reach Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform L Reach after N Reach. L reach is a production that suggests that the probability that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery is a "big hit" is lower than SP reach, but higher than N reach, and is a production that makes players expect a jackpot. functions as Note that the execution time of the L reach effect is shorter than the execution time of the SP reach effect (FIGS. 11 and 12). Therefore, in the reach effect of L reach, for example, a shorter video than the reach effect of SP reach is displayed on the display unit 50a. Note that the content of the L reach effect can be changed as appropriate. Further, a special symbol variation pattern may be provided in which the SP reach effect is progressively executed after the L reach effect.

4-3. Pending Icon Display Area The display unit 50a of the image display device 50 can be provided with a pending icon display area 50d consisting of four display areas, as shown in FIG. 20(A). The reservation icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3, and a fourth display area 50d4. It is possible to display the hold icon HA in the display areas 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, and 50d4. For example, when the number of reserved special figures 1 is "1", the reserved icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the number of reserved special figures 1 is "2", the reserved icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1 and A hold icon HA is displayed in the second display area 50d2.

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

Note that the number of display areas constituting the pending icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate. Further, the reservation icon display area 50d can be used as a display area that displays both the special figure 1 reserved number and the special figure 2 reserved number, or can be used as a display area that displays only one of them. Further, it is also possible to have a configuration in which the reserved icon display area 50d is provided but not the icon display area 50e, or a configuration in which both are not provided.

4-3-1. Hold Performance Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform hold performance in response to a game ball entering the first starting slot 11 or the second starting slot 12. The reservation performance can notify the player of the number of special symbols 1 or 2 reserved.

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

4-4. Preview Performance The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a preview performance at any timing during the special figure variation performance. The preview performance is a performance using the image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, 58, input devices (normal button 40, special button 41), etc. It is possible to suggest the results and the results of special figure fluctuation pattern determination.

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

In the movable object performance, for example, when N reach progresses to SP reach, as shown in FIG. It is suggested that the lower movable body 56k moves so as to overlap the display part 50a, and develops into SP reach. At this time, the effect image is displayed in a space of the display section 50a that does not overlap with the above-board movable body 55k and the below-board movable body 56k. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21(B), the above-board movable body 55k and the below-board movable body 56k return to the normal standby state (initial position) and develop into SP reach. This movable body performance is an example of an advanced performance. Note that the movable body performance is not limited to suggesting the development of SP reach, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, the operation contents of the movable device in the movable body performance can be changed or added as appropriate. Furthermore, when the performance does not develop (for example, in the case of N loss fluctuation), it is also possible to perform a movable body performance as a so-called fake performance.

4-4-2. Operation Performance The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform an operation performance using the normal button 40, special button 41, etc. as a preview performance. The operation performance is a performance that allows the player to operate the normal button 40, special button 41, etc., and functions as a performance to make the player expect a big win.

In the operation performance, for example, in SP reach, a period (operation valid period) occurs during which the pressing operation of the input device (special button 41) is valid, and with the occurrence of this operation valid period, the period shown in FIG. 22 (A) An effect (operation promotion effect) that encourages the user to operate the special button 41 is performed. In the operation promotion performance, an operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display section 50a. The operation promotion image G3 includes an image imitating the special button 41 (special button image G31), an image (press operation image G32) representing the operation mode of the special button 41 (that is, a press operation), and the remaining time of the operation validity period. (operation valid period remaining time image G33). Note that the operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes as time passes so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. Thereafter, in response to the special button 41 being pressed during the operation validity period, or after the operation validity period has elapsed without any special button 41 being operated during the operation validity period, as shown in FIG. 22(B), Then, the on-board movable device 55 is activated, and the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display section 50a, indicating the expectation of a jackpot. Note that the operation performance is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, although the operation performance using the special button 41 has been described in detail here, the operation performance using the normal button 40 is executed in the button SU reach, which is one of the SP reach.

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

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

4-5. Customer Waiting Performance Pachinko gaming machine PY1 is capable of performing a customer waiting performance when the customer waiting performance mode is set. The customer waiting effect may be performed before the special symbol variation starts after the power is turned on, or when the next special symbol variation does not start for a predetermined period of time after the special symbol variation. The customer waiting performance may be performed as shown in FIG. 23, for example, if the next special symbol change after the special symbol change is not performed for a predetermined period of time.

FIG. 23(A) shows a state (symbol stop image GZT) in which the stop display of the performance symbol EZ in the special symbol variation performance is performed in the daytime normal background image G102 on the display unit 50a. In addition, the small pattern KZ is also stopped and displayed in the upper left area. This symbol stop image GZT is an image that can suggest the result of the jackpot determination, and is an image that may be displayed at the end of the special symbol variation performance. Furthermore, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment is designed to allow the player to set settings related to performances performed in conjunction with special symbol fluctuations. Specifically, in this embodiment, among the settings related to the production, the character mode, which is the setting related to the characters appearing in the production, can be changed. A character mode display KH that displays the currently set character mode is displayed below the display section 50a. This character mode display KH allows the player to know which mode is the current character mode. The character mode display KH may be displayed not only during the symbol stop image GZT but also during the special symbol variation performance. Note that in the example of FIG. 23(A), the character mode display KH indicates that the character mode is set to the first character mode, which is one of a plurality of character modes. Note that in this embodiment, the character mode regarding character settings is similar to the performance mode shown in FIG. 16 above, but is different in that it can be freely customized to a certain extent by the player.

FIG. 23(B) shows a state in which the selection standby image G200 is displayed. The selection standby image G200 is a standby image indicating that if the normal button 40 is pressed, the image will shift to an image in which the character mode can be set. The selection standby image G200 is also a standby image indicating that the set volume can be changed by pressing the left button or the right button of the select button 42. Furthermore, in the selection standby image G200, the effect symbols EZ and small symbols KZ, which are stopped and displayed, and the character mode display KH are also shown. That is, the selection standby image G200 is an image in which, in addition to the symbol stop image GZT, an image indicating that the settings related to the performance can be changed by button operation is displayed. Specifically, the selection standby image G200 is displayed so as to overlap with the front of the symbol stop image GZT, indicating that the settings related to the performance can be changed by button operation.

FIG. 23(C) shows a state where the hole code corresponding image G201 is displayed. The hole code corresponding image G201 is a standby image that shows the main character and the name of the gaming hall that corresponds to the hole code information. Hall code information is information that can be displayed by inputting a predetermined number of digits corresponding to each game hall.

FIG. 23(D) shows a state in which the newly registered image G202 is displayed. The new registration image G202 is a standby image that prompts new registration to use the mobile terminal linkage function. In this newly registered image G202, a two-dimensional code is displayed on the right side. Therefore, by reading the displayed two-dimensional code with a mobile terminal, it is possible to immediately access an Internet site showing information related to the pachinko game machine PY1. Then, by entering the necessary information on the Internet site, new registration can be completed. Please note that unless new registration is completed, a password will not be issued on the Internet site that provides information related to this pachinko machine PY1.

FIG. 23(E) shows a state in which a demo movie image G203 is displayed. The demo movie image G203 of this embodiment is a standby image showing a battle between the main character and the enemy character in the pachinko game machine PY1. This demo movie image G203 is designed to appropriately promote the present pachinko gaming machine PY1 to players who are unsure about which gaming machine to play at the gaming parlor.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, when the special symbol variation effect ends and the stopped display of the effect pattern EZ continues for a predetermined period of time (FIG. 23(A)), the selection standby image G200 is displayed ( Figure 23(B)). Further, when the selection standby image G200 is displayed for a predetermined period of time, the hole code corresponding image G201 is displayed next (FIG. 23(C)). Furthermore, when the hole code corresponding image G201 is displayed for a predetermined period of time, the newly registered image G202 is displayed next (FIG. 23(D)). In addition, when the newly registered image G202 is displayed for a predetermined period of time, the demo movie image G203 is displayed next (FIG. 23(E)). When the demo movie image G203 is displayed for a predetermined period of time, the selection standby image G200 is then displayed (FIG. 23(B)).

That is, as shown in FIG. 23, the customer waiting effect of this embodiment includes a selection standby effect that can display a selection standby image G200 and a hole code that can display a hole code corresponding image G201 during a period in which special symbol fluctuations are not performed. The corresponding standby effect, the new registration standby effect that can display the newly registered image G202, and the demo movie standby effect that can display the demo movie image G203 can be repeatedly executed in this order. Hereinafter, repeatedly executing the selection standby effect, the hall code corresponding standby effect, the new registration standby effect, and the demo movie standby effect in this order may be referred to as a customer waiting loop effect. In addition, if the special figure variation is started during the customer waiting effect, the customer waiting effect can be ended and the special figure variation effect (game effect) can be executed.

FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining character mode settings. FIG. 24(A) shows a state where the selection waiting image G200 is displayed in the customer waiting effect. Further, in the example of FIG. 24(A), as shown in the character mode display KH, the character mode, which is a setting related to production, is set to the first character mode. Then, based on the normal button 40 being pressed in the state of FIG. 24(A), the selected image GS1 shown in FIG. 24(B) is displayed. In addition, in this embodiment, in addition to displaying the selection standby image G200, when the normal button 40 is pressed while the hole code corresponding image G201, newly registered image G202, or demo movie image G203 is displayed, the selected image is GS1 can be displayed.

In this embodiment, there are three character modes (first character mode, second character mode, and third character mode) that can be set. The character modes that can be selected from the first character mode, second character mode, and third character mode are settings related to ally characters. Then, while the selected image GS1 is displayed, it is possible to select and set one character mode from the first character mode, second character mode, and third character mode by operating a predetermined button. be. Note that if "end" is selected instead of the character mode, the currently selected image GS1 is hidden and the process moves to the selection standby image G200 without changing the character mode.

When any character mode is selected in the currently selected image GS1, a selection end screen GS2 shown in FIG. 24(C) is displayed. The selection end screen GS2 shows that the character mode has been set to the selected mode. Note that the example in FIG. 24(C) shows a state in which the setting has been changed to the second character mode.

FIG. 25 shows details of the currently selected image GS1. As shown in FIG. 25, the selected image GS1 includes a first character area F1 indicating the first character mode, a second character area F2 indicating the second character mode, and a third character area F3 indicating the third character mode. It is provided. When setting the character mode, the cursor K is moved to the area indicating the desired character mode by operating the left or right button of the select button 42, and the character mode is determined by operating the normal button 40. Furthermore, an end area EN is also provided that indicates "end" as an option when the character mode is not changed. Note that the initial position of the cursor K when the selected image GS1 is displayed is the first character area F1 indicating the first character mode, which is the initial setting of the character mode.

Friendly characters corresponding to the respective character modes are shown in the first character area F1, second character area F2, and third character area F3. In this embodiment, in a battle performance as an SP reach-only performance, an ally character corresponding to the set character mode battles an enemy character. As a result, in this embodiment, it is possible to select a favorite ally character and play the game. Note that in this embodiment, as described above, the initial setting of the character mode is the first character mode. Therefore, the second character mode and the third character mode are special settings different from the initial settings, and are special character modes.

Furthermore, the pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a specific waiting performance as a customer waiting performance different from the above-described customer waiting performance. As described above, in this embodiment, the character mode can be set to the first character mode, which is the initial setting, and other special character modes. The specific standby effect may be performed when the character mode is set to the special character mode.

The specific standby effect will be explained with reference to FIG. 26. FIG. 26(A) shows a symbol still image GZT. In the example of FIG. 26(A), as shown in character mode display KH, the character mode is set to the second character mode, which is a special character mode. In this way, when a specific standby effect is performed in a state where the special character mode is set, a specific display GT is displayed as shown in FIG. 26(B). The specific display GT is displayed in such a manner that it overlaps with the front of the symbol stop image GZT.

The specific display GT includes a special character mode display GT1 and a character mode initialization display GT2. The special character mode display GT1 is a display that can indicate that the character mode is set to the special character mode. In other words, the special character mode display GT1 is a display that can indicate that the character mode is not the initial setting.

The character mode initialization display GT2 is a display in which a character mode set as a special character mode can be selected to be initialized. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26(B), the character mode initialization display GT2 is represented by a display asking whether or not to initialize the character mode, and a "yes" indicating that the initialization is to be performed. An initialization option display GY, a maintenance option display GN represented by "No" indicating that the special character mode is to be maintained, and a selection method using the select button 42 and the normal button 40 are displayed. In other words, the character mode initialization display GT2 is provided with an initialization option display GY, which is an option to change the character mode to the default setting, and a maintenance option display GN, which is an option to maintain the character mode as the special character mode. There is.

In the specific standby performance in which the character mode initialization display GT2 is displayed, the cursor K is moved to the initialization option display GY or the maintenance option display GN by operating the left or right button of the select button 42. , can be determined by operating the normal button 40. When the initialization option display GY is selected, the character mode is changed to the first character mode which is the initial setting. In this case, as shown in FIG. 26(C), an initialization completion image GU indicating that the character mode has been initialized is displayed. Further, with the initialization of the character mode, the character mode display KH switches to a display indicating the first character mode. Note that if the maintenance option display GN is selected, the process may proceed to the customer waiting loop effect without any special display.

That is, the specific standby effect that displays the specific display GT is a simple initialization standby effect that indicates that the character mode is not the initial setting mode and can be easily changed to the initial setting character mode. Therefore, hereinafter, the specific standby effect may be referred to as a simple initialization standby effect, and the image displayed in the simple initialization standby effect may be referred to as a simple initialization image GKS. Note that the initial position of the cursor K when the character mode initialization display GT2 is displayed is the initialization option display GY for changing the character mode to the first character mode, which is the initial setting.

5. Control of the game by the game control microcomputer 101 Next, the game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained based on FIGS. 27 to 34. Note that the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the explanation of the operation of the gaming control microcomputer 101 are provided in the gaming RAM 104. 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 power of the pachinko game machine PY1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 101 provided in the main control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 27 from the game ROM 103.

[1. Main control main processing]
When the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on, the game control microcomputer 101 provided in the main control board 100 reads out the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 27 from the game ROM 103 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the main control main processing, first, a power-on processing (S001), which will be described later, is performed.

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

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

[2. Power-on processing]
As shown in FIG. 28, in the power-on process (S001), permission setting for access to the gaming RAM 104 is first performed (S011). This makes it possible to write and read information to and from the gaming RAM 104. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether the RAM clear switch 119 has been operated (ON or not) (S012). If the RAM clear switch 119 is ON (YES in S012), the process advances to step S018. On the other hand, if it is not ON (NO in S012), it is then determined whether the power-off flag is ON (S013). The power-off flag is a flag that indicates the occurrence of a power-off, and is a flag that is turned ON in a power-off monitoring process (see FIG. 34) that will be described later.

If the power-off flag is not ON (NO in S013), there is a possibility that the power has not been shut off normally, so the process advances to step S018. On the other hand, if the power outage flag is ON (YES in S013), a checksum is calculated (S014) and compared with the checksum calculated at the time of power outage (see step S2802 in FIG. 34). S015). The checksum is calculated by considering the gaming information stored in the gaming RAM 104 as numerical values. If the checksum values do not match (NO in S015), the contents stored in the gaming RAM 104 are not normal, and the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if the checksum values match (YES in S015), it is determined that the contents stored in the gaming RAM 104 are normal, and the process proceeds to step S016.

In step S016, the setting and management of the work area of the gaming RAM 104 at the time of power restoration is performed. In this setting process, the power restoration information is read from the gaming ROM 103, and this power restoration information is set in the work area of the gaming RAM 104. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 turns off the power-off flag (S017), and proceeds to step S021.

On the other hand, in step S018, all game information stored in the gaming RAM 104 is cleared (S018). After that, the gaming control microcomputer 101 initializes the work area of the gaming RAM 104 (S019). In this initial setting process, the initial setting information read from the gaming ROM 103 is set in the working area of the gaming RAM 104. Next, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a RAM clear notification command to notify the sub control board 120 that the RAM has been cleared (S020), and proceeds to step S021.

In step S021, the game control microcomputer 101 performs processing to set a power-on command. In this process, a power-on command is set to be output to the sub-control board 120 after a predetermined period of time (3 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed. Specifically, a predetermined time until the power-on command is output is set in a timer, and subtraction of the time set in the timer is started. Then, when the value of the subtracted timer becomes "0", it means that a predetermined time has elapsed, so a power-on command is set in a predetermined output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. As a result, the set power-on command is output to the sub-control board 120 in output processing (S101), which will be described later. After the power-on command setting process (S021), in step S022, other initial settings such as settings for the gaming CPU 102, SIO, PIO, and CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) are performed, and the main Finish processing.

[3. Main side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be explained. As shown in FIG. 29, in the main side timer interrupt processing (S005), output processing (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands etc. set in the output buffer provided in the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 120, payout control board 170, etc.

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

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

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

Following the special operation process (S106), a specific area sensor detection process (S107) is performed. In the specific area sensor detection process (S107), it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 16a, and if it is within a predetermined V validity period, the V flag is turned ON. The V validity period is a period set in step S2206 in the special electric accessory processing (see FIG. 33) described later. In addition, in the game state setting process (step S2221) in this special electric accessory process, if the V flag is ON, the probability change flag is turned ON. Thereby, the gaming state after the jackpot game is controlled to be a high probability state.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a power-off monitoring process (S108) to be described later, further executes other processes (S109), and ends the main side timer interrupt process (S005). Other processing (S109) includes updating the timer provided in the gaming RAM 104. Further, as other processing (S109), a payout control process for paying out prize balls to the player is performed. In the payout control process, a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170 in response to winning of game balls to each winning hole. That is, the payout control board 170 pays out prize balls based on the prize ball request signal.

Then, the gaming control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes steps S002 to S004 of the main control main processing until the next interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 (see FIG. 27). (after about 4 msec), the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed again. In the output processing (S101) of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) executed again, the gaming control microcomputer 101 outputs the command set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 in the previous main side timer interrupt processing (S005). etc. is output.

[3-1. Starting port sensor detection processing]
In the starting port sensor detection process (S104), as shown in FIG. 30, first, 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 (S201). . If the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (YES in S201), a gate passing process (S202) is performed. In the gate passing process, the normal symbol is displayed on the condition that the number of normal symbol reserved balls (the number of regular symbols reserved, specifically the value of the counter that counts the number of regular symbols reserved in the gaming RAM 104) is not 4 or more. Add "1" to the number of reserved balls, obtain a regular symbol related random number, and store the value in a storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved balls of regular symbols in the regular symbol reservation storage section 106 of the gaming RAM 104. . On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (NO in S201), the process passes the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, 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 (S203). If the game ball has not entered the second starting port 12 (NO in S203), the process advances to step S209, but if the game ball has entered the second starting port 12 (YES in S203), the special drawing 2 Determine whether the number of reserved balls (the number of second special symbols reserved, specifically the value of the counter provided in the gaming RAM 104 that counts the number of second special symbols reserved) has reached 4 (upper limit number). (S204). If the number of reserved balls for special map 2 has reached 4 (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the number of reserved balls for special map 2 is less than 4 (NO in S204), the process proceeds to step S209. Figure 2 Add 1 to the number of reserved pitches (S205).

Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S206) is performed. In the special pattern 2-related random number acquisition process (S206), each value of the special pattern random number, jackpot pattern type random number, reach random number, and special pattern fluctuation pattern random number related to the special pattern 2 is obtained (that is, the random number shown in FIG. 8(B) The obtained random numbers are stored in the storage area of the special figure 2 reservation storage section 105b corresponding to the current number of special figure 2 reservation balls in the special figure 2 reservation storage section 105b.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 determines 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 (S209). If a game ball has not entered the first starting port 11 (NO in S209), the process will end, but if a game ball has entered the first starting port 11 (YES in S209), special drawing 1 will be put on hold. Determine whether or not the number of balls (the number of first special symbols on hold, specifically the value of the counter that counts the number of first special symbols on hold provided in the gaming RAM 104) has reached 4 (upper limit number) ( S210). Then, if the number of reserved balls for special figure 1 has reached 4 (YES in S210), the process ends, but if the number of reserved balls for special figure 1 is less than 4 (NO in S210), the process ends. Add "1" to the number of 1 pending pitches (S211).

Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S212) is performed. In the special pattern 1 related random number acquisition process (S212), similar to the special pattern 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the special pattern random number, jackpot pattern type random number, reach random number, and special pattern fluctuation pattern random number related to the special pattern 1 are obtained. (that is, acquire the random value group shown in FIG. 8(B)), and store these acquired random values in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a according to the current number of special figure 1 reservation pitches. 1 storage area of the pending storage unit 105a.

[3-2. Normal operation processing]
In the normal operation process (S105), a normal symbol standby process, a normal symbol variation process, a normal symbol confirmation process, and an auxiliary game control process are sequentially performed. Then, the commands generated in each process are set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104.

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

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

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

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

[3-3. Special operation processing]
In the special operation process (S106), as shown in FIG. 31, the process regarding the special figure display 81 and the grand prize device (first grand prize device 14D and second grand prize device 15D) is divided into four stages, and these "Special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. Then, when the "special operation status" is "1" (YES in S1301), the game control microcomputer 101 performs special symbol standby processing (S1302), and when the "special operation status" is "2". If (NO in S1301, YES in S1303), special symbol fluctuation processing (S1304) is performed, and if the "special operation status" is "3" (NO in both S1301 and S1303, YES in S1305) , Special symbol confirmation processing (S1306) is performed, and if the "special operation status" is "4" (all of S1301, S1303, and S1305 are NO), special electric accessory processing (S1307) is performed. Note that the special operation status is "1" in the initial setting.

In the special symbol standby process (S1302), random values such as jackpot random numbers acquired in the starting port sensor detection process (see Figure 30) are determined using a predetermined determination table (see Figures 10, 11, and 12). . Then, variable display of special symbols for informing the result of the jackpot lottery is started, and the special operation status is set to "2". The special symbol standby process (S1302) will be detailed later.

In the special symbol fluctuation processing (S1304), it is determined whether or not the special symbol fluctuation time has elapsed, and when it has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed, a fluctuation stop command is set in the output buffer, and the special operation status is displayed. Set it to "3".

In the special symbol confirmation process (S1306), it is determined whether the stopped special symbol is a jackpot symbol or not, and if it is a jackpot symbol, the special operation status is set to "4" in order to execute the special electric accessory processing. . At this time, the jackpot opening command is set in the output buffer. If it is not a jackpot symbol, the special operation status is set to "1" in order to execute the special symbol standby process again. In addition, in the special symbol confirmation process (S1306), in order to manage the control period in a high probability state, if the probability variation flag is ON, the value of the probability variation counter is decremented by 1, and when it becomes "0", the probability variation flag is turned OFF. do. Further, in order to manage the control period in the time saving state (that is, the high base state), if the time saving flag is ON, the value of the time saving counter is decremented by 1, and when it becomes "0", the time saving flag is turned OFF. Further, when setting the special operation status to "4", if the probability change flag or the time saving flag is ON, they are returned to OFF. In other words, during the jackpot game, it is controlled to a low probability low base state.

In the special electric accessory processing (S1307), the first grand prize opening 14 and the second grand prize opening 15 are opened according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of openings, see FIG. 19) according to the type of jackpot won. Play a jackpot game (special game). The special electric accessory processing (S1307) will be detailed later.

[3-3-1. Special symbol standby process]
In the special symbol standby process (S1302), as shown in FIG. 32, first, it is determined whether the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 12 (namely, the number of special symbol 2 reserved balls) is "0" (S1401 ). If the number of reserved balls for special figure 2 is "0" (YES in S1401), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the second starting slot 12, the first starting It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 11 (namely, the number of reserved balls for special figure 1) is "0" (S1407). If the number of reserved balls for special drawing 1 is also "0" (YES in S1407), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the first starting slot 11, the customer It is determined whether the waiting flag is ON or not (S1415), and if it is ON, this process ends; if it is not ON, the customer waiting command is set in the output buffer (S1416), and the customer waiting flag is turned ON. (S1417)

In step S1401, if the number of reserved balls for special drawing 2 is not "0" (NO in S1401), that is, the memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the second starting opening 12 (reservation information of special drawing 2 ), when there is one or more, special figure 2 jackpot determination processing (S1402) and special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1403) are performed.

In the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), the jackpot random number value is read out, and the jackpot is determined based on the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 10(A)) according to the current gaming state. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the winning type random value is read out and the winning type is determined based on the winning type determination table (see FIG. 10(B)). Then, special symbol stop symbol data corresponding to the winning type is set in a special symbol buffer provided in the gaming RAM 104. If the result of the success/failure determination is "lose", special pattern stop symbol data corresponding to the losing pattern is set in the special pattern buffer.

In the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403), the variation pattern random value is read out and a variation pattern is selected based on the special figure variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 12). In this process, if the result of the above-mentioned success/failure judgment is "lose", the reach random value is read out and based on the reach judgment table (see FIG. 10(C)), the fluctuation pattern of reach and loss is determined. Decide whether to do so or use a fluctuating pattern of no reach and no loss.

Note that, as shown in FIG. 12, once the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. In addition, in the case of a reach, it is also determined whether the reach will be a normal reach or a super reach (SP reach) (see the remarks column in FIG. 12). SP reach is a reach that has a longer fluctuation time after reach than normal reach, and the distribution rate of the table is set so that the expectation level of winning (expectation level for winning a jackpot) is higher than that of normal reach. In this embodiment, SP reach is performed progressively through normal reach.

Returning to FIG. 32, following the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403), the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of reserved balls for special figure 2 by 1 (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 2 reservation storage section 105b is shifted one place from the current position to the side where it is read out, and the storage area corresponding to the fourth reservation in the special figure 2 reservation storage section 105b is shifted. Clear the storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S1405). In this way, the second special figure reservations are consumed in the order in which they were reserved.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1406). In the special figure 2 variation start process (S1406), the special operation status is set to "2" and a variation start command is set to start the variation display of the second special symbol. In addition, the variation start command (also referred to as the special pattern 2 variation start command) set in the special pattern 2 variation start process (S1406) includes the special pattern stop pattern data set in the special pattern 2 jackpot determination process (S1402). Information and information on the variation pattern set in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) (information including information on variation time) are included. After that, the gaming control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1413), and if it is ON, it turns OFF the customer waiting flag (S1414) and finishes this process, and if it is not ON, the step This process ends without executing S1414.

In addition, if the number of reserved balls for special drawing 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls for special drawing 1 is not "0" (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), that is, there is no reservation information for special drawing 2, but the number of reserved balls for special drawing 1 is not "0". If there is one or more memories of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the 1 starting opening 11 (pending information of the special figure 1), the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) and the special figure 1 variation are performed. Pattern selection processing (S1409) is performed. The special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) is the same process as the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), so the explanation will be omitted. Moreover, since the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409) is the same process as the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403), the explanation will be omitted.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of special symbols 1 reserved balls by 1 (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 1 reservation storage section 105a is shifted one place from the current position to the side where it is read out, and it corresponds to the fourth reservation in the special figure 1 reservation storage section 105a. Clear the storage area to be read (the storage area farthest from the side to be read) (S1411). In this way, the first special figure reservations are consumed in the order in which they were reserved.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1412). In the special figure 1 variation start process (S1412), the special operation status is set to "2" and a variation start command is set to start the variation display of the first special symbol. In addition, the variation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 variation start command) set in the special figure 1 variation start process (S1412) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408). Information and information on the variation pattern set in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409) (information including information on variation time) are included. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1413), and if it is ON, it turns OFF the customer waiting flag (S1414) and finishes this process, and if it is not ON, the step This process ends without executing S1414.

As described above, in this embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the first special symbol reservation is performed only when the second special symbol reservation is "0" (YES in S1401). That is, the extinguishment of the second special figure reservation is executed in priority to the extinguishment of the first special figure reservation. In this embodiment, it is easier for the player to win a jackpot with a large profit in the lottery based on the second special symbol reservation than in the lottery based on the first special symbol reservation.

[3-3-2. Special electric accessory processing]
In the special electric accessory processing (S1307), as shown in FIG. 33, first, it is determined whether the jackpot end flag is ON (S2201). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all openings of the big winning devices (first big winning device 14D and second big winning device 15D) have been completed in the jackpot game being executed.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2201), whether or not the big winning hole (first big winning hole 14 or second big winning hole 15) is being opened (that is, whether the big winning device is being opened or not) is determined (S2202). If it is not open (NO in S2202), whether or not the time has come to open the big winning hole (first big winning hole 14 or second big winning hole 15), that is, the first time after the jackpot opening time has elapsed. It is determined whether the opening start time in the round game has arrived, or whether the interval time (closing time) until the once closed big prize opening is reopened has elapsed and the opening start time has arrived (S2203 ).

If the determination result in step S2203 is NO, the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2203 is YES, it is determined whether the currently executing jackpot game is a jackpot game as a V long jackpot (S2204). Then, if it is not a V long jackpot, the process proceeds to step S2207, but if it is a V long jackpot, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to start the 16th round in which the second big prize opening 15 is opened (S2205). If it is not time to start the 16th round (NO in S2205), the process directly advances to step S2207. On the other hand, if it is the timing to start the 16th round (YES in S2205), V validity period setting processing (S2206) is performed.

In the V validity period setting process (S2206), during the opening of the second big prize opening 15 in the 16th round of the V long jackpot and for a few seconds after the second big winning opening 15 is closed, the specific area sensor 16a determines the timing of the game ball. Set the V validity period for which detection is determined to be valid. Note that in this embodiment, a period other than this (including when a jackpot game is not executed) is set as a V invalid period in which detection of a game ball by the specific area sensor 16a is determined to be invalid. Here, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a is valid means that the V flag is turned ON based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a. Furthermore, determining that the detection of a game ball by the specific area sensor 16a is invalid means that the V flag is not turned on even if a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 16a. In addition, the reason why the V validity period includes the few seconds after the second grand prize opening 15 is closed is because a game ball may enter the second grand prize opening 15 immediately before the second major prize opening 15 is closed. This is taken into consideration.

That is, in this embodiment, the V flag is turned on only when V passing (passing of a game ball to the specific area 16) is detected during the V valid period, and the V flag is turned ON when V passing is detected outside the V valid period (during the V invalid period). is not to be turned on. By doing this, the V flag is prevented from being turned ON based on V passing due to fraudulent activity, that is, it is prevented from being controlled to a high probability state.

In step S2207, the big winning hole (first big winning hole 14 or second big winning hole 15) is opened according to the opening pattern according to the type of jackpot. Note that the distribution member 16k is always moving in a constant motion from the start of the 16th round of the round game. In the V long jackpot opening pattern (V long opening pattern), in the 16th round, the VAT opening/closing member 15k is opened so that the game ball won in the second big prize opening 15 can pass through the specific area 16 with a margin. On the other hand, in the V short jackpot opening pattern (V short opening pattern), the VAT opening/closing member 15k is opened in the 16th round so that it is almost impossible to win the second big prize opening 15. In addition, in the V short opening pattern, even if the game ball can enter the second big prize opening 15, it cannot pass through the specific area 16, so that the VAT opening/closing member 15k is opened in response to the operation of the distribution member 16k. The timing is set.

In the following step S2208, round designation command transmission determination processing is performed. In the round designation command transmission determination process (S2208), it is determined whether the opening of the jackpot opening in step S2207 is the first opening in one round game, and if so, the opening of the jackpot opening in progress is determined. A round designation command including information on the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. In addition, in this embodiment, the big prize opening is not opened multiple times during one round game. Therefore, in this step S2208, the round designation command is always set.

In step S2202 of the special electric accessory processing (FIG. 33), if the grand prize opening (first grand prize opening 14 or second grand prize opening 15) is open (YES in S2202), the conditions for closing the grand prize opening It is determined whether or not the following holds true (S2209). In this form, the closing condition is that the number of prizes entered into the grand prize opening in the round game has reached the specified maximum number of winnings (in this form, 8 pieces per round), or the time at which the grand prize opening is to be closed is reached. (i.e., a predetermined opening time (see FIG. 14) has elapsed since the grand prize opening was opened). Then, if the condition for closing the big prize opening is not satisfied (NO in S2209), the process ends.

On the other hand, if the conditions for closing the grand prize opening are met (YES in S2209), the grand prize opening (first grand prize opening 14 or second grand prize opening 15) is closed (blocked). S2210). Then, if one round game ends by closing step S2210 (YES in S2211), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2212), and a check is made to see if the value of the round counter is "0" or not. Determine (S2213). If it is not "0" (NO in S2213), the process ends as it is in order to start the next round game. Note that the round counter is a counter for counting the number of times the round game is executed, and is set to "16" at the start of the execution of the jackpot game.

On the other hand, if the value of the round counter is "0" in step S2213 (YES in S2213), a jackpot ending command is set as a jackpot ending process to end the jackpot game (S2214), and the jackpot ending is started ( S2215). Then, the jackpot end flag is set and the process ends (S2216).

Also, if the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2201 (YES in S2201), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether the jackpot ending time has elapsed (S2217), and the ending time has elapsed. If not (NO in S2217), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2217), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2218), the jackpot flag is turned off (S2219), and the special operation status is set to "1" (S2220). As a result, in the next main side timer interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1302) will be executed again as the special operation process (FIG. 31). After that, the game state setting process (S2221) is performed and this process ends.

In the game state setting process (S2221), it is determined whether the V flag is ON or not, and if it is ON, the probability change flag and the time saving flag are turned ON, and the V flag is turned OFF. Then, "160" is set in the probability change counter and the time saving counter. As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a high probability high base state. On the other hand, if the V flag is not ON, the time saving flag is turned ON and the time saving counter is set to "100". As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a low probability high base state.

[3-4. Power-off monitoring processing]
In the power-off monitoring process (S108), as shown in FIG. 34, first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal is input (S2801), and if there is no input (NO in S2801), the process ends. The power-off signal is a signal that is input to the game control microcomputer 101 when the power supply voltage begins to drop due to a power-off. If a power-off signal is input in step S2801 (YES in S2801), a checksum is calculated and stored in a predetermined storage area of the gaming RAM 104 (S2802), a power-off flag is turned ON (S2803), and then performs loop processing without returning to the main side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 29).

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

6. Control of performance by the performance control microcomputer 121 Next, control of the performance by the performance control microcomputer 121 will be described based on FIGS. 35 to 45. Note that the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the explanation of the operation of the performance control microcomputer 121 are provided in the performance RAM 124. When the power of the pachinko game machine PY1 is turned on, the performance control microcomputer 121 provided in the sub-control board 120 reads out and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 35 from the performance ROM 123.

[1. Sub control main processing]
As shown in FIG. 35, in the sub-control main processing, CPU initialization processing is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack settings, constant settings, settings for the performance CPU 122, settings for SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed. Next, it is determined whether the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the performance RAM 124 are normal (S4002). If the result of this determination is NO, the performance RAM 124 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4001), that is, if the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the performance RAM 124 are maintained normally, then a RAM clear notification command is received. It is determined whether or not there is one (S4011). If the RAM clear notification command has been received (YES in S4011), the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100 has been cleared. Therefore, the performance RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 is cleared (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the RAM clear notification command has not been received (NO in S4011), the process proceeds to step S4004 without clearing the performance RAM 124. Note that if the performance RAM 124 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, etc. will be reset. Also, these steps are executed only once after power-on, and are not executed thereafter.

In step S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number update process (S4005), the values of various performance determining random number counters are updated. In addition, the random number for performance determination includes a random number for determining a variable performance pattern for determining a variable performance pattern, a random number for determining a preview performance for determining various preview performances, and a performance pattern determination for determining the stop mode of the performance symbol. There are random numbers etc. The random number updating method can be the same as the random number updating process performed by the main control board 100 described above. When updating, the random number values may be added by 2 instead of being added by 1. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

When the random number update process (S4005) is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. Upon receiving the command, the image control board 140 uses the image display device 50 to perform various performances (design variation performance, jackpot performance associated with jackpot games (opening performance, round performance, ending performance), customer waiting performance, etc.) according to the command. ). In addition, as the image control board 140 executes various effects, the sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the audio control circuit 161, and outputs sound from the frame lamp 53 and the panel via the lamp control circuit 151. It causes the lamp 54 to emit light (performs various light emitting effects by emitting light), and operates the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 (performs various movable body effects by movement). In this way, various performances (special figure variation performance, hold performance, operation performance, look-ahead performance, jackpot game performance, customer waiting performance, performance mode, character mode control, etc.) are realized. The production control microcomputer 121 then permits an interrupt (S4007). Thereafter, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 1ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

[2. Receive interrupt processing]
When the strobe signal (STB signal) is turned ON, that is, when the strobe signal sent from the main control board 100 is input to the external INT input section of the production control microcomputer 121, the reception interrupt processing (S4008) is performed to handle other interrupts. This is a process that is executed with priority over processes (S4009, S4010). As shown in FIG. 36, in the reception interrupt process (S4008), various commands transmitted from the main control board 100 are stored in the reception buffer of the performance RAM 124 (S4101).

[3.1ms timer interrupt processing]
The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse of 1 ms period is input to the sub control board 120. As shown in FIG. 37, in the 1ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), input processing (S4201) is first performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on detection signals from the normal button detection switch 40a, special button detection switch 41a, and select button detection switch 42a.

Subsequently, lamp data output processing (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output process (S4202), lamp control is performed using lamp data created in the lamp process (S4306) in the 10ms timer interrupt process described later and other processes in order to cause the board lamp 54 and frame lamp 53 to emit light at a timing that matches the performance. Output to circuit 151. That is, the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 53 are caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data.

Next, drive control processing (S4203) is performed. In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (data for driving the movable devices 55, 56, 58) is created and output in order to drive each movable device 55, 56, 58 at a timing that suits the performance. do. That is, the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 are driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

Then, watchdog timer processing (S4204) is performed to reset the watchdog timer, and this processing ends.

[4.10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse of 10 ms period is input to the sub control board 120. As shown in FIG. 38, in the 10ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, received command analysis process (S4301) and customer waiting production process (S4302), which will be described later, are sequentially performed. Next, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created in the 1ms timer interrupt process is stored in the performance RAM 124 as switch data for the 10ms timer interrupt process (S4303). Subsequently, a switch process (S4304) and a set volume change process (S4305) are performed. Note that the switch process (S4304) is a process that sets the display contents of the display unit 50a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process, and the set volume change process (S4305) is a process that sets the display content of the display unit 50a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process. This process sets the volume of the sound.

After that, lamp processing (S4306) is performed. In the lamp processing (S4306), creation of lamp data (data for controlling the light emission of the board lamp 54 and frame lamp 53), time management of the light emission effect, etc. are performed. Subsequently, audio control processing (S4307) is performed. In the audio control process (S4307), audio data (data that controls audio output from the speaker 52) is created and output to the audio control circuit 161, and time management for audio production is performed. As a result, a sound suitable for the performance to be performed is output from the speaker 52 at the set volume.

Next, character mode selection processing (S4308), which will be described later, is performed. Note that the character mode selection process (S4308) is a process that mainly changes the setting of the character mode of the special figure variation effect. Further, in the character mode selection process (S4308), in addition to changing the setting of the character mode, a predetermined determination regarding the display of the simple initialization image GKS may also be performed.

Then, other processing such as updating the random number for effect determination is executed (S4309), and the present processing ends.

[4-1. Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 39, in the received command analysis process (S4301), the production control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not a fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4401), and if so, it will be described later. Performs variable performance start processing (S4402).

Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4403), and if it has received it, performs a fluctuation performance end process (S4404). In the variation performance end process (S4404), the variation stop command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, a variation performance end command for ending the variation performance is set in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124. The image control board 140 that has received the fluctuating performance end command definitively stops and displays the performance pattern EZ (that is, displays the fluctuating speed at zero). In addition, the definite stop display of the effect pattern EZ is called a definite stop, and the timing of the definite stop is called the time of symbol determination.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4405), and if so, performs an opening effect selection process (S4406). In the opening performance selection process (S4406), the opening command is analyzed and, based on the analysis result, the pattern (content) of the opening performance to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an opening performance start command for starting an opening performance using the selected opening performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124.

Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4407), and if so, performs a round performance selection process (S4408). In the round performance selection process (S4408), the round designation command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (content) of the round performance (open game performance) to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected. Then, a round performance start command for starting a round performance using the selected round performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4409), and if so, performs an ending effect selection process (S4410). In the ending effect selection process (S4410), the ending command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an ending effect start command for starting an ending effect using the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a customer waiting command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4411). If the determination result is NO, the process advances to step S4414. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES, the first waiting time (30 seconds in this embodiment) is set in the customer waiting timer (S4412), and the value of the customer waiting flag is set to "1" ( S4413), proceed to step S4414. Here, the customer waiting timer refers to various images that are sequentially displayed as a customer waiting effect (selection standby image G200, hole code corresponding image G201, newly registered image G202, demo movie image G203, specific display GT, see FIGS. 23 and 26) ) is a counter that measures the display timing. Note that the period from when the sub control board 120 receives the customer waiting command until it receives the next fluctuation start command (that is, the period during which the customer waiting standby flag is ON in the main control board 100) is referred to as being in the customer waiting state.

Further, the customer waiting flag is a flag indicating the stage of the customer waiting state. Specifically, as shown in the table in FIG. 41, if the customer waiting flag is "0", it indicates that the customer is not waiting (that is, non-customer waiting). Further, if the customer waiting flag is "1", it indicates that the stage where the pattern stop image GZT in which the effect pattern EZ has completely stopped is being displayed (that is, the stage where the customer waiting state has started). Further, if the customer waiting flag is "2", it indicates that the selected waiting image G200 is being displayed. Further, if the customer waiting flag is "3", it indicates that the hole code corresponding image G201 is being displayed. Further, if the customer waiting flag is "4", it indicates that the newly registered image G202 is being displayed. Further, if the customer waiting flag is "5", it indicates that the demo movie image G203 is being displayed. Further, if the customer waiting flag is "6", it indicates that the simple initialization image GKS (specific display GT) is being displayed.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a V passage command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4414), and if it has received it, performs a V passage notification production start process (S4415). In the V passage notification performance start process (S4415), a V passage notification performance start command for starting the V passage notification performance is set in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124. The V passing notification performance is a performance for notifying the player that V passing (passing to the specific area 16) has occurred. In this embodiment, a predetermined V passing notification image (for example, a character image indicating the character "V") is displayed on the display section 50a. In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, which performs control to a high probability state based on passage to the specific area 16, the display of the character image of "V" as a V passage notification effect is used as a transition notification to a high probability state. It also has meaning. Note that the V passing notification effect may be in other forms, such as outputting a special sound effect from the speaker 52.

Next, as other processing (S4416), processing based on received commands other than the above commands (for example, setting the value of the gaming state status indicating the current gaming state based on the gaming state designation command to understand the gaming state) processing, etc.) and completes the received command analysis processing.

[4-1-1. Variable performance start processing]
As shown in FIG. 40, in the variation production start process (S4402), the production control microcomputer 121 first analyzes the variation start command (S5001). The variation start command includes information on the variation pattern set in the variation pattern selection process (steps S1403 and S1409 in FIG. 32). The information on the fluctuation pattern includes symbol information that specifies the symbol as the determination result of the jackpot determination process of the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 (see FIG. 10). It should be noted that the symbol information etc. acquired by the performance control microcomputer 121 here can also be used as appropriate in the processes to be executed thereafter.

Next, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the performance symbol EZ to be finally stopped and displayed in the performance symbol variation performance (S5002). Specifically, in addition to obtaining a random number for determining a production symbol, a fluctuation start command is selected from among multiple tables that are classified according to the type of special symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the special symbol lottery and the presence or absence of reach. One table is selected based on the analysis result, and a performance symbol is selected by using the selected table to determine the obtained random number for determining a performance symbol. As a result, the combination of performance symbols EZ (for example, "2, 2, 2", etc.) to be finally stopped and displayed is determined.

Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects a variable performance pattern (S5003). Specifically, in addition to obtaining a random number for determining a variation effect pattern, the analysis result of the variation start command is selected from among multiple tables classified according to the type of variation pattern (see Figures 11 and 12). A variable effect pattern is selected by selecting one table based on the selected table and determining the obtained random number for determining a variable effect pattern using the selected table. This includes, for example, the type of reach (whether to perform normal reach or SP reach) and the number of pseudo-reachs, as well as which effect to perform if there are multiple effects that belong to SP reach. The details of the variable performance are determined. In other words, once the variable performance pattern is determined, the performance time of the variable performance, the variable display mode of the performance pattern EZ, the presence or absence of the reach performance, the content of the reach performance, the presence or absence of the operation performance (performance using the normal button 40, special button 41, etc.) The details of the content of the variable performance, including the content of the operation performance, the performance development configuration, the type of background of the performance pattern, etc., are determined.

Next, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects a preview performance (S5004). Specifically, in addition to obtaining a random number for determining the preview performance, one table is selected based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command from among multiple tables that are classified according to the type of special symbol and the presence or absence of reach. The preview performance is selected by determining the obtained random number for determining the preview performance using the selected table. As a result, the contents of the preview performances, such as so-called step-up preview performances and chance-up preview performances, are determined.

Then, a variable performance start command for starting a variable performance with the selected variable performance pattern, performance symbol, and preview performance is set in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124 (S5005). When the variable effect start command set in step S5005 is sent to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 reads a predetermined effect image from the image ROM 142. , a variation effect is performed on the display section 50a of the image display device 50.

In the following step S5006, it is determined whether the value of the customer waiting timer is greater than "0", and if it is greater than "0" (YES in S5006), the value of the customer waiting timer is cleared to "0" (S5007). . Next, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether the customer waiting flag is not "0", which corresponds to non-customer waiting (S5008), and if it is not "0" (YES in S5008), sets the customer waiting flag to Clear to "0" (S5009). Furthermore, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether the post-change flag is "OFF" (S5010), and if it is "OFF" (YES in S5010), turns the post-change flag "ON". (S5011), and this process ends. In other words, the after-change flag is turned ON after at least one change effect is started.

[4-2. Customer waiting performance processing]
As shown in FIG. 38, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs a customer waiting performance process (S4302) following the received command analysis process (S4301). As shown in FIGS. 41 and 42, in the customer waiting performance process (S4302), the performance control microcomputer 121 first determines whether the value of the customer waiting timer is greater than "0" (YES in S7001). If the value of the customer waiting timer is not greater than "0" (NO in S7001), this process ends, but if the value of the customer waiting timer is greater than "0" (YES in S7001), the value of the customer waiting timer is subtracted. (S7002), and determines whether the value of the customer waiting timer is "0" (S7003). If it is not "0" (NO in S7003), this process ends because it is not the timing to switch the image of the customer waiting effect. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S7003), it is determined whether the value of the customer waiting flag is "1" (S7004).

If it is determined in step S7004 that the value of the customer waiting flag is "1", it is the timing to switch from the symbol stop image GZT (the state in which the production symbol EZ is stopped and displayed) to the selection waiting image G200, so the selection waiting flag is determined to be "1". A selection standby image display command for displaying image G200 is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S7005). The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140, which has received the selected standby image display command set here, causes the display unit 50a to display the selected standby image G200 (see FIG. 23(B)). As a result, in this embodiment, the customer waiting performance is started.

The selection standby image G200 is an image that shows that the normal button 40 is operated to switch to the selected image GS1, which is the character mode setting screen (FIG. 24), and the volume can be adjusted by operating the select button 42 left and right. . The selection standby image G200 is displayed superimposed in front of the effect pattern EZ that is stopped and displayed. That is, it is displayed superimposed on the symbol stop image GZT. Therefore, on the display section 50a (selection standby screen) on which the selection standby image G200 is displayed, the effect pattern EZ is visible to the player in a partially missing state.

Following step S7005, the performance control microcomputer 121 sets the second waiting time (30 seconds in this embodiment), which is the display time of the selected standby image G200, in the customer waiting timer (S7006). Then, the value of the customer waiting flag is set to the value "2" corresponding to the selected waiting image G200 (S7007), and the present process ends.

If the determination result in step S7004 is NO, then it is determined whether the value of the customer waiting flag is "2" (S7008). If this determination result is YES, it is the timing to switch from the selection standby image G200 to the hole code corresponding image G201, so a hole code corresponding image display command for displaying the hole code corresponding image G201 is sent to the output buffer of the production RAM 124. (S7009). The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140, which has received the hole code corresponding image display command set here, causes the display unit 50a to display the hole code corresponding image G201 (see FIG. 23(C)).

The hall code corresponding image G201 includes an image of the main character, the name of the hall where the pachinko game machine PY1 is installed, and an image of a greeting to the player. The hole code corresponding image G201 is displayed in front of the effect pattern EZ over the entire area of the display section 50a. Therefore, the effect pattern EZ is not displayed on the display section 50a (hole code compatible screen) displaying the hole code compatible image G201.

Following step S7009, the performance control microcomputer 121 sets the third waiting time (30 seconds in this embodiment), which is the display time of the hall code corresponding image G201, in the customer waiting timer (S7010). Then, the value of the customer waiting flag is set to the value "3" corresponding to the hall code corresponding image G201 (S7011), and this processing is completed.

If the determination result in step S7008 is NO, then it is determined whether the value of the customer waiting flag is "3" (S7012). If this determination result is YES, it is the timing to switch from the hole code corresponding image G201 to the newly registered image G202, so a newly registered image display command for displaying the newly registered image G202 is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. (S7013) The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140, which has received the newly registered image display command set here, causes the display unit 50a to display the newly registered image G202 (see FIG. 23(D)).

New registration image G202 is an image for explaining a new registration method for using the mobile terminal linkage function. The newly registered image G202 is displayed in front of the effect pattern EZ over the entire area of the display section 50a. Therefore, the effect pattern EZ is not displayed on the display section 50a (new registration screen) displaying the newly registered image G202.

Following step S7013, the production control microcomputer 121 sets the fourth waiting time (30 seconds in this embodiment), which is the display time of the newly registered image G202, in the customer waiting timer (S7014). Then, the value of the customer waiting flag is set to "4", which corresponds to the newly registered image G202 (S7015), and this process ends.

If the determination result in step S7012 is NO, as shown in FIG. 42, it is determined whether the value of the customer waiting flag is "4" (S7016). If this determination result is YES, it is the timing to switch from the newly registered image G202 to the demo movie image G203, so a demo movie image display command for displaying the demo movie image G203 is set in the output buffer of the production RAM 124. (S7017). The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140, which has received the demo movie image display command set here, causes the display unit 50a to display the demo movie image G203 (see FIG. 23(E)).

The demo movie image G203 is an image of a scene where the main character and the enemy character are fighting. The demo movie image G203 is displayed in front of the effect pattern EZ over the entire area of the display section 50a. Therefore, the production pattern EZ is not displayed on the display section 50a (demonstration screen) displaying the demo movie image G203.

Following step S7017, the performance control microcomputer 121 sets the fifth waiting time (30 seconds in this embodiment), which is the display time of the demo movie image G203, in the customer waiting timer (S7018). Then, the value of the customer waiting flag is set to the value "5" corresponding to the demo movie image G203 (S7019), and the present process ends.

If the determination result in step S7016 is NO, then it is determined whether the value of the customer waiting flag is "5" (S7020). If this determination result is YES, it is the timing to switch from the demo movie image G203 to the selection standby image G200, so a selection standby image display command for displaying the selection standby image G200 is set in the output buffer of the production RAM 124. (S7021). Then, the second waiting time (30 seconds in this embodiment), which is the display time of the selected waiting image G200, is set in the customer waiting timer (S7022), and the value of the customer waiting flag is set to a value corresponding to the selected waiting image G200. Set to "2" (S7023).

If the determination result in step S7020 is NO, the value of the customer waiting flag is "6". That is, since it is the timing to switch to the simple initialization image GKS, a simple initialization image display command for displaying the simple initialization image GKS is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S7024). The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140, which has received the simple initialization image display command set here, causes the display unit 50a to display the simple initialization image GKS (see FIG. 26(B)).

The simple initialization image GKS is an image in which it is possible to select whether or not to set the character mode set as the special character mode to the first character mode, which is the initial setting, using the select button 42 and the normal button 40. It is. That is, when the initialization option display GY is selected in the simple initialization image GKS, the character mode is changed from the special character mode to the first character mode. On the other hand, when the maintenance option display GN is selected, the character mode is maintained as the special character mode. The simple initialization image GKS is one in which a specific display GT is superimposed and displayed in front of the effect pattern EZ that is being stopped and displayed. That is, the specific display GT is displayed superimposed on the symbol stop image GZT. Therefore, in the simple initialization image GKS, the effect pattern EZ (that is, the pattern stop image GZT) is visible to the player in a partially missing state.

Following step S7024, the production control microcomputer 121 sets the sixth waiting time (30 seconds in this embodiment), which is the display time of the simple initialization image GKS, in the customer waiting timer (S7025). In addition, in this embodiment, when the customer waiting flag is "6", even if the customer waiting timer reaches 0, the customer waiting flag is not changed in the customer waiting effect processing (S4302). That is, the simple initialization standby effect that displays the simple initialization image GKS may continue to be executed beyond the sixth standby time.

[4-3. Character mode selection process]
As shown in FIG. 38, after the customer waiting performance (S4302), the performance control microcomputer 121 performs a switch state acquisition process (S4303) and the like, and performs a character mode selection process (S4308). As shown in FIG. 43, in the character mode selection process (S4308), the performance control microcomputer 121 first determines whether the customer waiting flag is not the value "0" corresponding to non-customer waiting (S8001). If the customer waiting flag is "0" and a non-customer is waiting (NO in S8001), this process ends.

On the other hand, if the customer waiting flag is other than "0" and the customer is waiting (S8002), it is determined whether the simple initialization image GKS is being displayed (S8002). If the simple initialization image GKS is displayed (YES in S8002), simple character mode selection processing (S8003) is performed, and if the simple initialization image GKS is not displayed (NO in S8002), normal character mode selection processing is performed. Perform (S8004).

Following the simple character mode selection process (S8003) or the normal character mode selection process (S8004), it is determined whether the post-change flag is ON (S8005). If the post-change flag is ON, it is determined whether the special character mode flag is ON (S8006). The special character mode flag is a flag indicating that the character mode is a special character mode. Specifically, the special character mode flag is turned OFF when the character mode is the first character mode, which is the initial setting, and is turned ON when the character mode is the second character mode or the third character mode, which is the special character mode. .

If the special character mode flag is ON (YES in S8006), it is determined whether the customer waiting flag is other than "6" (S8007). If the customer waiting flag is "6" (NO in S8007), this process ends. If the customer waiting flag is other than "6" (YES in S8007), that is, if the customer waiting flag is one of "1" to "5", the sixth waiting time is set in the customer waiting timer (S8008 ), sets the value of the customer waiting flag to "6" (S8009), and ends this process.

Furthermore, if the post-change flag is not ON (NO in S8005) or if the special character mode flag is not ON (NO in S8006), it is determined whether the customer waiting flag is "6" (S8010). ). If the customer waiting flag is other than "6" (NO in S8010), that is, if the customer waiting flag is one of "1" to "5", this process ends. If the customer waiting flag is "6" (YES in S8010), the first waiting time is set in the customer waiting timer (S8011), the value of the customer waiting flag is set to "1" (S8012), and the main Finish processing.

[4-3-1. Simple character mode selection process]
In the simple character mode selection process (S8003), in the displayed simple initialization image GKS, an initialization option display GY indicated by "Yes" indicating that initialization is to be executed, and an initialization option display GY indicating that the special character mode is to be maintained. Processing related to selection of the maintenance option display GN represented by "No" is performed.

As shown in FIG. 44, in the simple character mode selection process (S8003), the production control microcomputer 121 first determines whether the initialization option display GY indicated by "Yes" has been selected (S8101). If the initialization option display GY is selected (YES in S8101), the character mode is set to the first character mode (S8102), and the special character mode flag is turned OFF (S8103). Furthermore, the post-change flag is turned off (S8104), and this processing is finished.

If the initialization option display GY is not selected (NO in S8101), it is determined whether the maintenance option display GN indicated by "No" has been selected (S8105). If the maintenance option display GN is selected (YES in S8105), the post-change flag is turned off (S8104), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the initialization option display GY is not selected (NO in S8101) and the maintenance option display GN is also not selected (NO in S8105), this process ends.

[4-3-2. Normal character mode selection process]
In the normal character mode selection process (S8004), processing related to character mode selection in the currently selected image GS1 is performed. That is, it relates to the selection of the first character area F1 indicating the first character mode, the second character area F2 indicating the second character mode, and the third character area F3 indicating the third character mode provided in the currently selected image GS1. Perform processing.

As shown in FIG. 45, in the normal character mode selection process (S8004), the performance control microcomputer 121 first determines whether the selected image GS1, which is the character mode setting screen, is being displayed (S8201). . If the currently selected image GS1 is being displayed (YES in S8201), the process advances to step S8204. If the selected image GS1 is not displayed (NO in S8201), it is determined whether the normal button 40 has been operated (S8202). If the normal button 40 is not operated (NO in S8202), this process ends, but if the normal button 40 is operated while the selected image GS1 is not displayed (YES in S8202), the character mode is set. The selected image GS1, which is a screen, is displayed (S8203), and the process advances to step S8204.

In step S8204, it is determined whether the first character mode has been selected. Specifically, in a state where the cursor K is pointing to the first character area F1 indicating the first character mode, it is determined whether or not a determination input operation has been made using the normal button 40 (S8204). If the first character mode is selected (YES in S8204), the character mode is set to the first character mode (S8205). Further, if the special character mode flag is ON (YES in S8206), it is turned OFF (S8207), and the post-change flag is also turned OFF (S8208), and this process ends.

If the determination result in step S8204 is NO, then it is determined whether the second character mode has been selected (S8209). Specifically, in a state where the cursor K is pointing to the second character area F2 indicating the second character mode, it is determined whether or not a determination input operation has been made using the normal button 40 (S8209). If the second character mode is selected (YES in S8209), the character mode is set to the second character mode (S8210). Further, if the special character mode flag is OFF (YES in S8211), it is turned ON (S8212), and the post-change flag is turned OFF (S8208), and this process ends.

If the determination result in step S8209 is NO, then it is determined whether the third character mode has been selected (S8213). Specifically, in a state where the cursor K is pointing to the third character area F3 indicating the third character mode, it is determined whether or not the determination is inputted using the normal button 40 (S8213). If the third character mode is not selected (NO in S8213), this process ends, but if the third character mode is selected (YES in S8213), the character mode is set to the third character mode (S8214) . Further, if the special character mode flag is OFF (YES in S8211), it is turned ON (S8212), and the post-change flag is turned OFF (S8208), and this process ends. Note that when "End" indicated by the end area EN is selected while the selected image GS1, which is the character mode setting screen, is displayed, the selected image GS1 is hidden. Also, if a certain period of time has passed without any option being selected, the currently selected image GS1 is hidden.

7. Characteristics of Pachinko game machine PY1 Characteristics of Pachinko game machine PY1 will be explained in detail below. Note that one of the features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is the specific display GT that can be displayed during the customer waiting performance.

As described above, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to select and set the character mode of the special figure variation effect from among a plurality of characters. Specifically, it is possible to select from among the first character mode, second character mode, and third character mode. This character mode setting can be performed in the currently selected image GS1. That is, as described with reference to FIG. 24, when the selected image GS1 is displayed, the character mode can be changed by aligning the cursor K with a desired area and performing a determination operation with the normal button 40. The selected image GS1 is displayed by operating the normal button 40 during a customer waiting loop performance in which a selection standby effect, a hall code compatible standby effect, a new registration standby effect, and a demo movie standby effect are repeatedly executed. Can be done.

Additionally, if the character mode is set to a special character mode (second character mode, third character mode) other than the initial setting of the first character mode, the special The character mode flag is turned ON (S8212). Furthermore, in the character mode selection process (S4308, see FIG. 43), if the special character mode flag is ON (YES in S8006), the customer waiting flag is set on the condition that the post-change flag is ON (YES in S8005). is set as "6". Therefore, in the customer waiting performance process (S4302, see FIGS. 41 and 42), the simple initialization image GKS including the specific display GT is displayed on the display section 50a (S7024).

As shown in FIG. 26, the specific display GT includes a special character mode display GT1. The special character mode display GT1 is a display that can indicate that the character mode is set to the special character mode, and a display that can indicate that the character mode is not the initial setting of the first character mode. It is.

Further, the after-change flag is a flag that is turned ON in the change effect start process (S4402, FIG. 40) (S5011). That is, the post-change flag is turned ON after the special figure change display is performed at least once. In other words, if the previous player plays the game in special character mode, the next player can easily understand from the specific display GT that the special character mode is not the default setting. It is possible to do so.

After the previous player sets the special character mode and finishes the game, it is not desirable for the next player to start playing the game without noticing this. This is because the character mode set by the previous player may not necessarily be what the next player desires. Further, when there are multiple settings for the character mode, the initial setting tends to be the mode that can make the average player feel the charm of the pachinko game machine PY1. For this reason, players who play the game without knowing that the special character mode is set may not be able to fully enjoy the appeal of the pachinko machine PY1, which may reduce their interest in the game. It is.

In response to such a problem, in the present pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the character mode is set to the special character mode, it is possible for the player to easily understand the specific display GT. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately assist the player in being able to play the game in the character mode he or she desires, and to provide a high level of game interest.

Additionally, if there are multiple character modes that can be set, it may not be possible to determine which mode the character mode is based on just by looking at the special character mode display GT1, which indicates that the character mode is not the initial setting of the first character mode. obtain. That is, in the special character mode display GT1 indicating that the character mode is a special character mode instead of the first character mode which is the initial setting, it is possible to determine whether the currently set character mode is the second character mode or the third character mode. There is a possibility that it may not be possible to determine whether the

Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26(B) etc., a character mode display KH indicating the currently set character mode is displayed. Therefore, the player can accurately grasp the current character mode from the character mode display KH. Note that, as shown in FIG. 26(B), the special character mode display GT1 in the specific display GT that can indicate that the character mode is not the initial setting is displayed in a more conspicuous manner than the character mode display KH. . Therefore, even for players who have overlooked the character mode display KH, the currently set character mode is a mode other than the initial setting by the specific display GT and the special character mode display GT1 included therein. It is now possible to make sure that you are aware of this. As modes for making the special character mode display GT1 and the specific display GT including the same more noticeable than the character mode display KH, there is a first display mode that enlarges the display area occupied by the display section 50a, and a first display mode that increases the display area occupied by the display section 50a. At least one of the second display modes of displaying at a position closer to the center may be satisfied. In this embodiment, the special character mode display GT1 and the specific display GT including this are displayed in a manner that satisfies both the first display mode and the second display mode.

In addition, the normal character mode changing procedure related to the normal character mode selection process (S8004, FIG. 45) is to operate the normal button 40 during the customer waiting loop performance, display the selected image GS1, and display the selected image GS1. This is done by moving the cursor K at . That is, in order to change the character mode according to the normal procedure, it is necessary to input an operation to the operating means such as the normal button 40 at least twice.

In this way, in the pachinko game machine PY1, which allows you to select and set the character mode from multiple options, you can enjoy a variety of effects by playing the game in various character modes, but you can also There is a risk that smooth gaming will be hindered and interest in the game will decrease. In particular, if the character mode set by the previous player is not what the previous player desired, the operation for the next player to return to the initial settings becomes complicated, which causes stress and reduces the player's enjoyment of the game. obtain.

On the other hand, the specific display GT includes a character mode initialization display GT2, as shown in FIG. The character mode initialization display GT2 is provided with an initialization option display GY, which is an option to change the character mode to the initial setting, and a maintenance option display GN, which is an option to maintain the character mode as the special character mode. Further, in this embodiment, the initial position of the cursor K in the character mode initialization display GT2 is the initialization option display GY. Therefore, in the procedure related to the simple character mode selection process (S8003, Figure 44) when the specific display GT is displayed, a player who wants to return to the initial settings can return to the initial settings with just one operation input. can be changed. In this way, with the specific display GT, it is possible for a player newly starting a game to change the character mode to a desired character mode with less effort than changing the character mode using the normal procedure. That is, in the specific display GT, the operation for returning the character mode set to the special character mode to the initial setting is simpler than changing the character mode using the normal procedure.

Furthermore, for a player who wants to start the game while maintaining the already set special character mode, the maintain option display GN may be selected. Furthermore, the selection of the maintenance option display GN is also simple. Then, in the simple character mode selection process (S8003, see FIG. 44), if either the initialization option display GY or the maintenance option display GN is selected (YES in S8101 or YES in S8105), the post-change flag is It is set to OFF. Further, in the character mode selection process (S4308, see FIG. 43), when the after-change flag is turned off (S8005), the customer waiting flag is changed to "1" (S8012).

That is, in the specific display GT, when the player performs an input operation to determine whether or not to maintain the special character mode, the process then shifts to a customer waiting loop performance and the specific display GT is hidden. Generally, the customer waiting loop performance is a performance that can be more interesting than the simple initialization standby performance performed by the specific display GT. That is, for example, in the new registration standby effect, it becomes possible to use the mobile terminal linkage function and receive various services associated with the pachinko game machine PY1. Furthermore, in the demo movie standby performance, powerful images such as battle scenes in the pachinko game machine PY1 are displayed. Therefore, once the player's intention to maintain the special character mode is expressed through an input operation, interest can be improved by hiding the specific display GT and performing a customer waiting loop performance.

Note that the post-change flag is turned ON after the special figure change display is performed at least once. In the character mode selection process (S4308, see FIG. 43), if the after-change flag is ON (YES in S8005) and the special character mode flag is ON (YES in S8006), the customer waiting flag is set to "6". It is said that Therefore, even after the specific display GT is hidden, the specific display GT is displayed in the customer waiting performance after the special figure variation performance has been executed at least once in the special character mode. Therefore, for example, after a first player plays a game in the special character mode and a second player selects the maintenance option display GN in the specific display GT and plays the game, the next player plays the game in the special character mode. The specific display GT can be displayed for the player No. 3. In other words, even after the second player has indicated his/her intention to play in the special character mode, it will be indicated to the next third player that the character mode is not the default mode. , it is possible to display a specific display GT whose settings can be easily changed in the default character mode. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the third player from starting the game without noticing that the special character mode is set.

In addition, even after either the initialization option display GY or the maintenance option display GN is selected in the specific display GT and the specific display GT is hidden, the normal button 40 cannot be operated during the customer waiting loop performance. By doing so and displaying the selected image GS1, the character mode can be changed using the normal procedure. Therefore, for example, even if the player makes a mistake in selecting the initialization option display GY or maintenance option display GN in the specific display GT, it is possible to immediately set the desired character mode thereafter. There is.

In addition, the specific display GT is a display that can indicate that the character mode is not the initial setting, and is intended to prevent the player from starting the game without being able to understand that the character mode is a special character mode. Therefore, the longer the display time, the better. Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to make the time for displaying the specific display GT longer than the switching time of the unit standby effect in the customer waiting loop effect (the execution time of the selection standby effect, etc.), the special figure variable effect or the specific display The specific display GT continues to be displayed until a predetermined operation input regarding the GT is made. This makes it possible to prevent the player from overlooking the specific display GT.

Further, it is preferable that the specific display GT be conspicuous to some extent from the viewpoint of preventing the player from starting the game without being able to grasp that the special character mode is in effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, while the specific display GT is displayed, the symbol stop image GZT displayed in an overlapping manner behind it continues to be displayed without switching to another image. As a result, the images overlapping behind the specific display GT are switched one after another, thereby making it possible to prevent a player who has turned his attention to the image overlapping behind the specific display GT from overlooking the specific display GT. It has become.

In addition, in the simple initialization standby performance of this embodiment, the image overlapping behind the specific display GT has been described as the symbol stop image GZT. However, the image superimposed and displayed behind the specific display GT may be, for example, another image (such as the demo movie image G203) in the customer waiting loop performance. This is because by displaying the image related to the customer waiting loop performance superimposed behind the specific display GT, it is possible to appropriately indicate that the state in which the specific display GT is displayed is the customer waiting state.

However, the symbol stop image GZT is a display that can most accurately indicate that other players are not playing than other images (such as demo movie image G203) in other customer waiting loop effects. could be. That is, in the customer waiting loop performance of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, first, a performance is performed in which a symbol stop image GZT is displayed. After that, in the customer waiting loop performance, a selection waiting performance that displays a selection waiting image G200, a hall code compatible waiting performance that displays a hall code corresponding image G201, a new registration waiting performance that displays a new registration image G202, and a demo movie image G203 are shown. Four demo movie standby effects to be displayed are repeated in order. The symbol stop image GZT is also displayed in the selection standby performance performed here. In other words, in the customer waiting performance that displays the symbol stop image GZT, the symbol stop image GZT is the image that is displayed at the beginning of the customer waiting performance, and is the image that is displayed for the longest time in the customer waiting loop performance. This is because it is also true. Therefore, by using the simple initialization standby effect in which the specific display GT is displayed superimposed on the symbol stop image GZT, it is possible to appropriately indicate to the player that the state in which the specific display GT is displayed is a customer waiting effect. It becomes.

As described above in detail, the production control microcomputer 121 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment is capable of special symbol variation production, etc. when a player is playing a game. Further, the special figure variation effect can be executed based on a set character mode among a plurality of character mode candidates including a first character mode, a second character mode, and a third character mode. The initial setting of the character mode is the first character mode, and the second character mode and the third character mode are special character modes. Furthermore, in the customer waiting performance after the special figure variation performance is executed in the special character mode, a specific display GT can be displayed on the display section 50a. The specific display GT includes a special character mode display GT1 and a character mode initialization display GT2. The special character mode display GT1 is a display that can indicate that the character mode is set to the special character mode, and is a display that can indicate that the character mode is not the initial setting. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from starting the game without noticing that the character mode is set to a character mode other than the initial setting of the first character mode. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the interest of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

Further, in the specific display GT, it is possible to select whether to change the character mode to the initial setting or maintain the special character mode by operating the normal button 40 or the like. Then, after any selection operation is performed, it is possible to hide the specific display GT. Thereby, it is possible to perform a performance that is more interesting than the specific display GT, such as a customer waiting loop performance.

In addition, in the customer waiting loop performance, a plurality of unit standby performances such as a performance at the start of customer waiting that displays the symbol stop image GZT, a selection standby performance, and a standby performance corresponding to the hole code can be executed in a predetermined order. Among these unit standby effects, the effect at the start of customer waiting and the selection standby effect are symbol stop standby effects that display the symbol stop image GZT. Further, in the simple initialization standby performance, a specific display GT is displayed superimposed on the symbol stop image GZT. That is, the simple initialization standby performance is a performance that can display the specific display GT in the symbol stop standby performance. In the customer waiting loop performance, the symbol stop standby performance shifts to another unit standby performance at a predetermined time, whereas the simple initialization standby performance takes a longer time than the symbol stop standby performance in the customer waiting loop performance. , is executable. Thereby, it is possible to appropriately indicate that the display state of the specific display GT is a customer waiting state, and it is also possible to prevent the player from overlooking the specific display GT.

Further, in the simple initialization standby performance in which the specific display GT is displayed, either the initialization option display GY or the maintenance option display GN can be selected by operating input to the normal button 40 or the like. When the initialization option display GY is selected, control is performed to change the character mode from the special character mode to the first character mode, which is the initial setting. On the other hand, when the maintenance option display GN is selected, control is performed to maintain the character mode as the special character mode. After either the initialization option display GY or the maintenance option display GN is selected, a customer waiting loop performance can be executed until the special symbol variation performance is started. That is, if the player's intention to maintain the special character mode is expressed even once through an input operation, it is possible to improve the level of interest by performing a customer waiting loop effect.

Further, if the player's intention to maintain the special character mode is expressed through an input operation in the specific display GT, there is a high possibility that the player appropriately understands the currently set character mode. Therefore, since it can be determined that the specific display GT may be hidden, it is possible to improve the interest by performing a customer waiting loop effect.

In addition, even after the player's intention to maintain the special character mode is expressed through input operation in the specific display GT, after the special figure variation effect is performed while the special character mode is maintained, It is possible to execute a simple initialization standby effect in which a specific display GT is displayed. This is because it is possible to appropriately indicate to the next player that the character mode is set to the special character mode.

In addition, in the customer waiting loop effect after the player's intention to maintain the special character mode has been expressed by input operation in the specific display GT, the selected image GS1 is displayed based on the operation of the normal button 40, and the normal procedure It is possible to change the character mode. As a result, even if, for example, the player makes a mistake in selecting the initialization option display GY or the maintenance option display GN in the specific display GT, it is possible to immediately set the desired character mode afterwards. ing.

Further, a character mode display KH indicating the currently set character mode is displayed on the display section 50a. Therefore, the player can accurately understand from the character mode display KH that the currently set character mode is the special character mode. Therefore, the player can easily understand whether the currently set special character mode is his/her favorite character mode.

Further, in the display section 50a, the specific display GT has a first display mode that occupies a larger display area on the display section 50a than the character mode display KH, and a second display mode that is displayed at a position closer to the center of the display section 50a. Displayed in a manner that satisfies at least one of the following display aspects. Therefore, it is possible to make the specific display GT more conspicuous than the character mode display KH, and it is possible to appropriately prevent the specific display GT from being overlooked.

Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, it is possible to display the currently selected image GS1 and change the character mode based on the operation input to the normal button 40 or the like. In response to changing the character mode using the normal procedure, the specific display GT that is displayed when the special character mode is set is based on the number of operation inputs to the normal button 40 etc. when changing the character mode using the normal procedure. It is also possible to change the character mode to the first character mode, which is the initial setting, with a small number of operation inputs. That is, while the specific display GT is being displayed, the character mode can be changed to the initial setting of the first character mode based on a simple selection operation input that is easier than changing the character mode using the normal procedure. Therefore, for example, if the character mode set by the previous player is not what the previous player desires, it is possible to prevent the next player from having to perform a complicated operation to return to the initial settings. can be maintained at a high level.

Further, during the validity period of the simple selection operation input, a specific display GT is displayed on the display section 50a. Thereby, it is possible to appropriately indicate to the player the period during which simple selection operation input is possible.

Further, the specific display GT is displayed as a customer waiting effect when the vehicle is in a customer waiting state. Specifically, the specific display GT is displayed in a simple initialization standby effect, which is one of the customer waiting effects. This allows the player to input a simple selection operation when the special character mode set by the previous player is not desired when starting a game on the pachinko game machine PY1.

8. Modification Examples Modification examples of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described below. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Further, the technical features in the above embodiments and the modified examples described below can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification.

For example, in the above embodiment, it has been explained that the specific display GT is displayed as a simple initialization standby effect executed when the customer is waiting. However, the specific display GT may be displayed, for example, when the player is in a non-customer waiting state where a special symbol variation effect is being performed. Further, the specific display GT may be displayed both when the vehicle is in a customer waiting state and when it is in a non-customer waiting state.

For example, in the above embodiment, the specific display GT is set to the special character mode display GT1 that can indicate that the character mode is set to the special character mode, and the character mode set to the special character mode is initialized. The description has been made as including both the character mode initialization display GT2 and the character mode initialization display GT2, which allows selections that can be made. However, for example, only one of the special character mode display GT1 and the character mode initialization display GT2 may be displayed. That is, for example, even with only the character mode initialization display GT2, it is possible to indicate that the character mode is set to the special character mode. Further, in the above embodiment, the character mode initialization display GT2 is provided with both an initialization option display GY and a maintenance option display GN. However, for example, only the initialization option display GY may be displayed.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the first character mode, second character mode, and third character mode, which are settable character mode candidates, have been described as modes related to different ally characters. However, the settable character mode candidates are not limited to, for example, ally characters. For example, the plurality of candidate character modes may be modes related to different enemy characters. That is, for example, it is conceivable to provide option areas E1, E2, and E3 for different enemy characters on the enemy character mode setting screen as shown in FIG. 47, which can be set using the cursor K. In the SP reach battle production, it is conceivable to have a battle with an enemy character according to a set enemy character mode. In addition, the performance settings that can be set from among multiple candidates include, in addition to the character mode related to the above format, the frequency with which a specific performance is executed, the level of jackpot expectation in a particular performance, etc. Different modes may be considered for each candidate.

For example, in the above embodiment, there are a total of three character mode candidates that can be set: the first character mode as the default basic character mode, the second character mode and the third character mode as special character modes. I explained about character mode. However, the candidates for the effect settings that can be set only need to include at least the basic effect settings as initial settings and the special effect settings other than the basic effect settings, and the number of special effect settings is naturally limited to the above-mentioned form. It is not limited to two.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example has been described in which only the character mode related to an ally character can be set from among a plurality of candidates. That is, an example has been described in which only one effect setting can be set from among a plurality of candidates. However, there may be a plurality of effect settings that can be set from among a plurality of candidates. That is, for example, it may be possible to set performance settings for an ally character from among a plurality of candidates, and furthermore, it may be possible to set performance settings for an enemy character from among a plurality of candidates. In this way, if there are multiple sets of effect settings that can be set from among the multiple candidates, a specific display GT is displayed if at least one of them is set as a special effect setting. It may also be a thing. In addition, if there are multiple effect settings that can be set from among multiple candidates, if the initialization option display GY is selected, all effect settings will be changed to the default basic effect settings. It is preferable to do so. This is because the larger the number of effect settings that can be set from among a plurality of candidates, the more effort it takes to return all effect settings to the basic effect settings by changing the effect settings using the normal procedure.

In addition, when there are multiple effect settings that can be set from among multiple candidates and the initialization option display GY is selected, only a specific effect setting among them is changed to the default basic effect setting. It may also be a thing. That is, for example, there is a case where there is an initialization effect setting that can be changed to the basic effect setting when the initialization option display GY is selected, and a special maintenance effect setting that can maintain the special effect setting when the initialization option display GY is selected. . Specifically, for example, it is possible to set the performance settings for an ally character and the performance settings for an enemy character from among multiple candidates, respectively, and set the performance settings for an ally character as the initial performance settings, and set the performance settings for an enemy character as the initial performance settings. When the special maintenance effect setting is set and both of them are set to the special effect setting, when the initialization option display GY is selected, the effect setting for the friendly character will be changed to the basic effect setting, and the effect setting for the enemy character will be changed to the basic effect setting. Regarding this, the special effect settings may be maintained. In addition, in this case, if the initialization effect setting is set to special effect setting, the specific display GT is displayed, only the special maintenance effect setting is set to special effect setting, and the initialization effect setting is set to special effect. If it is not set, the specific display GT may not be displayed.

Furthermore, for example, when providing initialization effect settings that can be changed to basic effect settings when initialization option display GY is selected, and special maintenance effect settings that can maintain special effect settings when initialization option display GY is selected, these initial The special maintenance performance setting and the special maintenance performance setting may each be performance settings related to different game states. If the initialization effect setting and the special maintenance effect setting are effect settings related to different game states, the game state in which the special maintenance effect setting can be set is set by the player more than the game state in which the initialization effect setting can be set. It is preferable to set the gaming state to be advantageous to the players. In a pachinko gaming machine that has a first gaming state and a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state, the gaming state that is likely to be set when the player ends the game. is not the second gaming state but the first gaming state. This is because a typical player rarely ends the game when the second gaming state is set to be advantageous. Therefore, by setting the performance settings related to the first gaming state, which is frequently the gaming state when the next player starts the game, as the initialization performance settings, the performance settings can be initialized when starting the game. can be done easily. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from starting the game with the special effect settings not desired by the player.

Specifically, in the example of the above embodiment, the gaming states include "low probability low base gaming state", "low probability high base gaming state", "high probability low base gaming state", "high probability high base gaming state", There is a "jackpot gaming state." For example, the character mode in the "low probability low base game state" is changed to the first character mode (basic character mode), second character mode (special character mode), and third character mode (special character mode) related to the ally character. It is possible to select and set from among them. Furthermore, the performance setting in the "high probability high base game state" can be selected from among a plurality of candidates regarding enemy characters. For example, in the "jackpot game state", the enemy character selection image GS10 shown in FIG. 47 is displayed on the display section 50a, and the performance settings for the subsequent "high probability high base game state" can be set. The enemy character selection image GS10 includes a first enemy character area E1 indicating the first enemy character mode, a second enemy character area E2 indicating the second enemy character mode, and a third enemy character area E3 indicating the third enemy character mode. is provided and can be selected using cursor K. Note that the initial position of the cursor K can be set to, for example, the first enemy character mode (basic enemy character mode). In other words, the second enemy character mode and the third enemy character mode are special enemy character modes. Then, in the "high probability high base game state", a performance is performed in the enemy character mode selected in the enemy character selection image GS10 that was displayed in the "jackpot game state". That is, an enemy character according to an enemy character mode selected from among the first enemy character mode, second enemy character mode, and third enemy character mode performs a battle with an ally character. Thereafter, the player generally ends the game when the game transitions to the "low probability low base gaming state." Therefore, if the character mode in the "low probability low base game state" is not set to the first character mode, the specific display GT may be displayed. As a result, the next player who plays the game can easily understand through the specific display GT that the character mode at the time of starting the game is not the basic character mode, and can easily change the setting to the basic character mode. It is possible to do so.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, it has been explained that the character mode display KH indicating the currently set effect setting is displayed. However, the character mode display KH does not necessarily have to be displayed. For example, the character mode display KH may be displayed only when special effects are set. This is because even if the character mode display KH is displayed only when the special performance setting is set, it is possible to indicate that the basic performance setting is set when the character mode display KH is not displayed. Further, for example, the character mode display KH may be hidden while the specific display GT is being displayed. Specifically, for example, the character mode display KH is displayed while the simple initialization standby effect is not being executed, that is, while the special symbol fluctuation effect is being performed when the user is in a non-customer waiting state, or during the customer waiting loop effect. It may also be displayed while the process is being performed. In particular, when a special figure variation effect is being performed, a conspicuous display such as the specific display GT may interfere with other effects. Further, there is a possibility that the player who is playing the game appropriately understands the current performance settings. Therefore, a less noticeable character mode display KH may be displayed when the vehicle is in a non-customer waiting state, and a more conspicuous specific display GT may be displayed when the vehicle is in a customer waiting state.

Further, in the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine, but it can also be applied to other pinball game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a mahjong ball game machine. Further, for example, settings related to presentation may be settings that can be controlled by a presentation control microcomputer. That is, for example, settings related to the volume of effect sound emitted from a speaker, settings related to screen display on a liquid crystal display, etc. (for example, settings related to illuminance, brightness, etc. related to brightness) can also be settings related to effects. For example, if the performance setting is the basic performance setting, the specific display may not be performed even if the setting regarding the volume of the performance sound or the setting regarding the screen display is other than the initial setting. This is because, once the game starts, it is easy to understand that these settings are not what the player desires. Furthermore, regarding settings related to the volume of production sound and settings related to screen display, the optimal settings tend to be influenced by the installation environment of the gaming machine, and it is possible that the settings made by the previous player may be optimal. Highly sexual. Therefore, even if initialization is selected for a specific display, it may be preferable to maintain the current settings regarding the volume of the performance sound and the settings regarding the screen display.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, it has been explained that when the specific display GT is displayed, the symbol stop image GZT that is displayed in an overlapping manner behind the specific display GT is partially missing. However, the specific display GT may be a transparent display to the extent that the symbol stop image GZT superimposed on the rear side appears thin. This is because by making the symbol stop image GZT more clearly visible, it is possible to more accurately indicate that the customer is waiting.

In addition, in the embodiment, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variablely displayed approximately in synchronization with the special symbol variable display, but instead of being composed of three symbols like the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3, two It may also be composed of patterns other than three, such as three. For example, two separate patterns may be provided, special pattern 1 and special pattern 2. Further, one common symbol may be provided for the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. In these cases, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 may display the information, and the sub-control board 120 may perform the control. Further, an LED device for displaying symbols may be provided in an area other than the game area 6 of the game board 1. In this case, the main control board 100 or the sub-control board 120 may control the LED device.

Further, in the embodiment, the special figure 2 determination process is performed preferentially, but the special figure 1 determination process may be configured to be performed preferentially. Furthermore, the special figure determination process may be performed on the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers in the order in which they are stored in the reservation storage section.

In addition, in the embodiment, the variable display of special figure 1 and the variable display of special figure 2 are not performed in parallel, but the variable display of special figure 1 and the variable display of special figure 2 are performed in parallel. It may be configured as follows.

Further, in the embodiment, the main control board 100 performs basic control related to the progress of the game, and the sub control board 120 performs basic control related to the progress of the performance according to the progress of the game (game control). Although the control of the game and the control of the presentation are performed using different boards, they may be configured to be performed using 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.

9. Inventions Disclosed in the Specification The following inventions have been disclosed up to the previous paragraph in this Detailed Description. In the following description, the names and expressions of corresponding components in the embodiments, and the symbols used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix. Note that invention A is a generic term for the following inventions A1 to A9, and invention B is a generic term for the following inventions B1 to B4.

Invention A1:
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) comprising performance control means (performance control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined performance using performance means including a predetermined display means (image display device 50),
The performance control means is
When a player is playing a game, the performance means can execute a predetermined game performance (such as a special figure variation performance),
When the game performance is not performed, a predetermined standby performance (customer waiting performance) can be executed by the performance means,
The game performance is executed based on the set performance setting among a plurality of performance setting candidates including basic performance settings (first character mode) and special performance settings (second character mode, third character mode). It is possible and
In the standby performance after the game performance is executed with the performance setting set to the special performance setting, a specific display (specific display GT) is displayed on the display means indicating that the performance setting is not the basic performance setting. ) is capable of displaying a gaming machine.

Conventionally, gaming machines have been designed to allow players to select performance settings from a plurality of options, as described in, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2012-16578. However, in the case where the setting of the effect can be selected from among a plurality of candidates, there is room for improvement in order to increase the interest of the game. The gaming machine with this configuration is different from the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-16578, in which "in the standby performance after the game performance is executed with the performance setting set to the special performance setting, the display The difference is that a specific display indicating that the effect setting is not the basic effect setting can be displayed on the means. After the previous player has played a game with the special performance settings set, the special performance settings may not necessarily be the performance settings desired by the next player. In addition, in general, the basic effect settings tend to be settings that allow you to fully enjoy the appeal of the gaming machine, so players who played the game without knowing that the effect settings were set to special effect settings There is also the possibility that misunderstandings may arise regarding the appeal of gaming machines. To address this problem, the gaming machine with this configuration can prevent players from playing the game without knowing that the performance settings are not the basic performance settings by providing a specific display that indicates that the performance settings are not the basic performance settings. be. As a result, the gaming machine with this configuration can solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine that contributes to improving gaming interest through performance" (achieving the effects).

Invention A2:
The gaming machine according to invention A1,
Equipped with operation means (usually buttons 40, etc.) that allow operation input by the player,
The effect control means can hide the specific display based on an operation input to the operation means while the specific display is being displayed (display of a simple initialization image GKS including the specific display GT). In the medium (YES in S8002) simple character mode selection process (S8003, see FIG. 44), the after-change flag is turned OFF based on the operation input (S8104), and as a result, the character mode selection process (S4308 , see FIG. 43), the customer waiting flag is changed from "6" corresponding to the simple initialization image GKS to another value as the post-change flag is turned off (NO in S8005). .

The specific display may not be highly interesting in itself because it indicates to the player that the setting is not the basic performance setting. In this gaming machine, the player can hide the specific display at his/her own will. Therefore, it becomes possible to switch to another image that is more interesting than the specific display.

Invention A3:
The gaming machine according to invention A2,
The performance control means is
The standby effects include a standard standby effect (customer waiting loop effect) in which a plurality of unit standby effects can be executed in a predetermined order, and a specific unit standby effect (a symbol that displays a symbol stop image GZT) which is one of the unit standby effects. It is possible to perform a specific standby effect (simple initialization standby effect) that can display the specific display in the stop standby effect),
The gaming machine is characterized in that, in the specific standby performance, the specific unit standby performance can be executed for a longer time than in the standard standby performance.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to appropriately indicate that the display state of the specific display is a state in which a standby effect is being performed, and it is also possible to prevent the player from overlooking the specific display.

Invention A4:
The gaming machine according to invention A3,
The performance control means is
Production setting change control (simple character mode selection processing (S8003, FIG. 44 ), the first character mode is set (S8102)), the effect setting maintenance control (simple character mode selection process (S8003, Fig. 44) that maintains the special effect settings) If "No" is selected, the first character mode is not set).
After executing the selection control, the standard standby effect can be executed until the game effect is started (the post-change flag is turned OFF (S8104), and the character mode selection process (S4308, 43), the customer waiting flag is changed from "6" corresponding to the simple initialization image GKS to "1" corresponding to the selected waiting image G200 as the post-change flag is turned off (NO in S8005) (see 43). S8012)) A gaming machine characterized by:

Standard standby effects tend to be more interesting than specific displays. Further, since the selection control is performed based on the player's operation input to the operation means, it corresponds to the player's declaration of intention that the basic performance setting is not set. Therefore, in the gaming machine having this configuration, after the selection control is executed, the standard standby effect is performed, thereby making it possible to improve the level of interest.

Invention A5:
The gaming machine according to invention A4,
The performance control means is
After the selection control is executed, the specific display is not displayed until the game performance is started (in the character mode selection process (S4308, see FIG. 43), if the post-change flag is OFF (NO in S8005) ), the customer waiting flag does not become "6").

After the selection control is executed, it is highly likely that the player has an appropriate understanding of the currently set performance settings, and it can be determined that the specific display does not need to be displayed. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately show other displays to the player without displaying a specific display that may not be highly interesting in itself.

Invention A6:
The gaming machine according to invention A4 or invention A5,
The performance control means is
After execution of the performance setting maintenance control and after the game performance is performed with the performance setting set to the special performance setting, the specific standby performance can be executed (variable performance start processing (S4402, Fig. 40), the after-change flag is turned ON (S5011), and in the character mode selection process (S4308, see FIG. 43), when the after-change flag is turned ON (YES in S8005), the flag is simply initialized to the customer waiting flag. A gaming machine characterized in that "6" corresponding to the image GKS is set (S8009).

After the first player who inputs the operation input to the operation means related to selection control plays the game with the special effect setting set, the second player who plays the game next, There is a possibility that the player is not the same as player 1. In other words, there is a possibility that the second player has not expressed his/her intention to not set the basic performance by inputting an operation to the operation means. In the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to appropriately indicate to such a second player that the performance setting is not the basic performance setting by means of a specific standby performance that can display a specific display.

Invention A7:
The gaming machine according to any one of inventions A4 to A6,
The performance control means is
After execution of the selection control, when the standard standby effect is being executed, an effect setting selectable state is set in which the effect setting can be selected from a plurality of candidates based on an operation input to the operating means. (In the normal character mode selection process (S8004, see FIG. 45), based on the operation of the normal button 40 (YES in S8202), the selected image GS1 (FIG. 24(B)), which is the character mode setting screen, is displayed. (S8203)).

There is a possibility that the operation input to the operation means related to selection control is a mistake made by the player. Even in such a case, the gaming machine having the present configuration can enter a state in which performance settings can be selected based on the operation input to the operating means, thereby making it possible to change the performance settings.

Invention A8:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A1 to A7,
The performance control means is
When the effect setting is set to the special effect setting, a special effect setting display (character mode display KH) indicating that the effect setting is the special effect setting can be displayed on the display means. A gaming machine with special features.

With the gaming machine having this configuration, the player can easily grasp the current performance settings.

Invention A9:
The gaming machine according to invention A8,
The display means is
A first mode in which the specific display occupies a larger area in the display area of the display means than the special effect setting display (a first display mode in which the display area occupied in the display section 50a is larger), and the special effect. It is possible to display in a manner that satisfies at least one of the second aspect of displaying at a position closer to the center of the display area than the setting display (the second display aspect of displaying at a position closer to the center of the display section 50a). A gaming machine with special features.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to make the specific display more conspicuous than the special effect setting display, and it is possible to appropriately suppress overlooking of the specific display.

Invention B1:
Production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined production using production means (image display device 50, etc.);
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) comprising an operating means (normal button 40, etc.) that allows operation input by a player,
The performance control means is
When a player is playing a game, the performance means can execute a predetermined game performance (such as a special figure variation performance),
The game performance is executed based on the set performance setting among a plurality of performance setting candidates including basic performance settings (first character mode) and special performance settings (second character mode, third character mode). It is possible and
The production settings can be changed based on a predetermined selection operation input to the operation means (normal character mode selection processing (S8004, FIG. 45) can be executed),
When the effect setting is set to the special effect setting, the effect setting is changed to the basic effect setting based on a predetermined simple selection operation input to the operating means, which is simpler than the selection operation input. A game characterized in that the character mode is set to the first character mode (S8102) because "Yes" is selected in the simple character mode selection process (S8003, FIG. 44) (YES in S8101). Machine.

Conventionally, gaming machines have been designed to allow players to select performance settings from a plurality of options, as described in, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2012-16578. However, in the case where the setting of the effect can be selected from among a plurality of candidates, there is room for improvement in order to increase the interest of the game. The gaming machine with this configuration is different from the gaming machine described in JP-A No. 2012-16578 in that the production setting can be changed to the basic production setting based on the simple selection operation input. ing. In a gaming machine in which performance settings can be set from among a plurality of candidates, a variety of performances are possible, but selection operation input for changing performance settings tends to become complicated. In particular, if the special effect settings set by the previous player are not what the next player desires, the operation to change to the basic effect settings becomes complicated for the player. This can cause stress and lead to a decrease in interest in gaming. To solve this problem, in the gaming machine with this configuration, when the effect setting is a special effect setting, the effect setting can be changed to the basic effect setting based on a simple selection operation input that is simpler than a selection operation input. be. Therefore, even if the special effect setting set by the previous player is not what the next player desires, it is possible to easily change to the basic effect setting without stress. In other words, it is possible to increase the level of interest by incorporating multiple performance settings that allow for a variety of performances, while also reducing the stress that occurs when changing the performance settings set by another player to the basic performance settings. Become. Therefore, it is possible to enjoy a variety of performances without feeling stressed about changing the performance settings. As a result, the gaming machine with this configuration can solve the problem of ``providing a gaming machine that contributes to improving gaming interest through performance'' (achieving effects).

Invention B2:
The gaming machine according to invention B1,
The simple selection operation input requires less number of operation inputs to the operation means to change the effect setting set in the special effect setting to the basic effect setting than the selection operation input (normal character Changing the character mode according to the normal procedure related to the mode selection process (S8004, FIG. 45) requires operation input to the operating means such as the normal button 40 at least twice, whereas , FIG. 44), a player who wishes to return to the initial settings can do so with just one operation input.

In the gaming machine with this configuration, in the simple selection operation input, the number of operation inputs to the operation means required to change from the special effect setting to the basic effect setting is smaller than the selection operation input, so that the simple selection operation input is possible. It is possible to further reduce the stress on the player who plays the game.

Invention B3:
The gaming machine according to invention B1 or invention B2,
The presentation means includes a predetermined display means (image display device 50),
The performance control means is
When the effect setting is set to the special effect setting, a specific display (specific display GT) indicating that the effect setting is not the basic effect setting can be displayed on the display means,
The simple selection operation input can be performed while the specific display is being displayed (in the character mode selection process (S4308, see FIG. 43), while the simple initialization image GKS including the specific display GT is being displayed (S8002). A gaming machine characterized by performing a simple character mode selection process (S8003, see FIG. 44).

With the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to appropriately indicate to the player the period during which simple selection operation input is possible.

Invention B4:
The gaming machine according to invention B3,
The performance control means is
When the game performance is not performed, the performance means can execute a predetermined standby performance,
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific display can be displayed in the standby effect.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, when starting a game, the player can input a simple selection operation when the special effect settings set by the previous player are not desired.

PY1...Pachinko gaming machine 50...Image display device 50a...Display section 101...Microcomputer for game control 121...Microcomputer for production control GS1...Selected image GT...Specific display GT1...Special character mode display GT2...Character mode initialization display GY... Initialization option display GN…Maintenance option display

Claims (1)

a performance control means capable of executing a predetermined performance using a performance means including a predetermined display means;
A gaming machine comprising an operating means that allows a player to input an operation,
The performance control means is
When a player is playing a game, the performance means can execute a predetermined game performance;
When the game performance is not performed, the performance means can execute a predetermined standby performance,
The game performance can be executed based on the set performance setting among the performance setting candidates including a basic performance setting and a plurality of special performance settings,
The production settings can be changed based on a predetermined selection operation input to the operation means,
During execution of the standby performance with the performance setting set to the special performance setting, the special performance setting currently set as the performance setting among the plurality of special performance settings is displayed on the display means. A special effect setting display indicating that the effect setting is different from the basic effect setting may be displayed together with a specific display indicating that the effect setting is not the basic effect setting,
While the specific display is being displayed, the production setting can be changed to the basic production setting based on a predetermined simple selection operation input to the operating means, which is simpler than the selection operation input. A gaming machine that does.

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