JP7387184B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

Furthermore, in the gaming machine, an effect is performed using a reserved symbol indicating the right to receive a judgment. For example, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 below, a hold change effect or the like is performed that changes the display mode of the hold symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-131646

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

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

The gaming machine disclosed in the present specification includes a first determining means for making a first determination as to whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player; A performance is executed using a second determination means that makes a second determination of whether or not to play, a game state control means that can bring an advantageous game state advantageous to the player after the special game, and a predetermined performance means. the advantageous gaming state includes a specific advantageous gaming state that can be continued until the end of a specific period; When the special game is played in The feature is that it is possible to execute a suggestive performance that can suggest the possibility of the event being carried out.

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

FIG. 3 is a front view of the gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of gaming states, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of jackpot games. (A) is a time chart showing the flow of the jackpot game, (B) is a time chart showing the flow of the small win game, and (C) is a time chart showing the flow of the auxiliary game. It is an explanatory diagram showing the types of production modes. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of normal variation of special figure variation performance. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach of the special figure variation effect. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of SP reach of the special figure variation effect. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of SPSP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a hold effect. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a movable body effect. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of operation performance. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of parts related to control of the gaming machine. This is a specific example of a variation pattern determination table. This is a specific example of a look-ahead determination table. This is a specific example of a symbol determination table. It is a front view of the second grand prize opening. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a main control section. This is a specific example of a symbol A determination table. It is a time chart showing the flow of a small winning game. (A) is a specific example of the variation pattern A1 determination table, (B) is a specific example of the variation pattern A2 determination table, and (C) is a specific example of the variation pattern A3 determination table. It is a time chart showing the flow of variable display and stop display of special figures. This is a specific example of a look-ahead A determination table. It is an explanatory diagram showing transition of production mode. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the character A battle performance of the special figure fluctuation performance. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the character B battle performance of the special figure fluctuation performance. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the character C battle performance of the special figure fluctuation performance. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the blessing performance of the special figure fluctuation performance. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a preparatory effect for a special figure variation effect. It is an explanatory view showing a first specific example of a production control section. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a character design. This is a specific example of a roulette performance selection table. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the roulette effect of the special figure variation effect. It is a time chart showing the flow of roulette performance. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the RUSH effect of the special figure variation effect. It is an explanatory view showing a second specific example of the production control section. (A) is a flowchart of OP command input processing, and (B) is a flowchart of low/low time processing in OP command input processing. It is a flowchart of BIG counter update processing in low/low time processing. (A) is a flowchart of the BIG update process for character A in the BIG counter update process, (B) is a flowchart of the BIG update process for character B in the BIG counter update process, and (C) is a flowchart of the BIG update process for character B in the BIG counter update process. It is a flowchart of BIG update processing at C time. It is a flowchart of the SMALL counter update process in low/low time process. (A) is a flowchart of the SMALL update process for character A in the SMALL counter update process, (B) is a flowchart of the SMALL update process for character B in the SMALL counter update process, and (C) is a flowchart of the SMALL update process for character B in the SMALL counter update process. It is a flowchart of the C time SMALL update process. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a SMALL icon acquisition effect. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of BIG icon acquisition performance. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of automatic selection performance. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of button selection performance. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of complete performance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The first embodiment will be described below using FIGS. 17 to 23. Unless otherwise stated, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the basic embodiment described above is also applied to the first embodiment.

First, the second grand prize opening 15 installed in the gaming area 6 will be explained using FIG. 17. As shown in FIG. 17, the second big prize opening 15 includes a distribution member 16k that can distribute game balls. The distribution member 16k is configured to be movable forward and backward by a distribution solenoid (not shown). The distribution solenoid is electrically connected to the game control microcomputer 101, and the game control microcomputer 101 can control the distribution solenoid according to the progress of the game.

Also, inside the second big prize opening 15, as shown in FIG. 17, a specific area 16 and a non-specific area 17 are provided through which the game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 15 can pass, and the game control The microcomputer 101 uses a distribution solenoid to move the distribution member 16k forward and backward, thereby setting the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 15 into a first passing state in which it can pass through the specific area 16 and a second large prize winning hole. It is possible to set the state to either a second passing state in which the game ball that enters the winning hole 15 can pass through the non-specific area 17. A transparent window made of synthetic resin is provided in front of the specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17, so that the game ball that enters the second grand prize opening 15 passes through either the specific area 16 or the non-specific area 17. It is possible for the player to visually confirm whether or not the player has done so.

In addition, the distributing member 16k is normally held at the advanced position so as to enter the second passing state, and when a small winning game is executed, the distributing member 16k is retracted to the retracted position for a predetermined period of time (for example, 1.5 seconds) and then passes through the first pass. change in state. Details of the operation of the distribution member 16k in the small winning game will be described later.

Next, stop symbols that can be selected by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained using FIG. 19. As shown in FIG. 18, a symbol A determination table 103c2 is stored in the game storage section 101c of the game control microcomputer 101. The game control microcomputer 101 can select the stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol using the symbol A determination table 103c2.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing the contents of the symbol A determination table 103c2. The game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of stop symbol based on the type of starting opening and the jackpot determination result. As shown in FIG. 19, the types of stop symbols are "Jackpot X4 symbol", "Jackpot Z4 symbol", "Jackpot X10a symbol", "Jackpot X10b symbol", "Small win a symbol", "Small win b symbol" There are seven types of stopping symbols: , "Loss A symbol".

Specifically, if the target starting hole (the starting hole into which the game ball entered) is the first starting hole 11, and the jackpot determination result is "jackpot winning", the "jackpot X4 symbol" is 50 %, the "Jackpot Z4 symbol" is selected at a rate of 50%, and if the result of the jackpot determination is "Lose", the "Loss A symbol" is selected at a rate of 100%.

In addition, if the target starting hole (the starting hole where the game ball entered) is the second starting hole 12, if the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot winning", the "jackpot X10a symbol" will be 50%, If the jackpot X10b symbol is selected 50% of the time, and the jackpot determination result is a small win, then the small win a symbol is selected 50% of the time, and the small jack b symbol is selected 50% of the time. If the result of the jackpot determination is a “lose”, the “lose A symbol” is selected at a rate of 100%.

In the first embodiment, the probability that the result of the jackpot determination is "big win" is set to "1/300" for both the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12, and the probability that the result of the jackpot determination is "small win winning" is set to "1/300" for both the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12. ” is set to “0” at the first starting port 11 and “1/4” at the second starting port 12, but the probability of “big hit winning” and “small winning winning” probability is set as appropriate. It is possible to change to .

In addition, in the first embodiment, the upper limit of the number of reserved special drawings 1 is set to "4", and the upper limit number of the number of reserved special drawings 2 is set to "4", but at least the upper limit of the number of reserved special drawings 2 is set to "4". It is sufficient that the number is "1" or more, and each upper limit number may be changed as appropriate.

Next, a jackpot game that can be executed by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained. The game control microcomputer 101 can execute different types of jackpot games depending on the type of stop symbols selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2. There are four types of jackpot games: "Jackpot Game X4," "Jackpot Game Z4," "Jackpot Game X10," and "Jackpot Game X9" (see FIG. 19).

When the "Jackpot X4 symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, the "Jackpot game X4" is executed. "Jackpot game The game continues until the number of game balls enters the first large winning hole 14.

Further, when the "Jackpot Z4 symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, the "Jackpot game Z4" is executed. "Jackpot Game Z4" is a jackpot game in which round games are played four times in which the first big prize opening 14 is opened, and each round game is played until the specified opening time of 30 seconds has elapsed or 10 specified winning openings are played. The game continues until the number of game balls enters the first large winning hole 14.

Moreover, when the "jackpot X10a symbol" or the "jackpot X10b symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, the "jackpot game X10" is executed. "Jackpot Game The game continues until the number of game balls enters the first large winning hole 14.

In addition, when the "small win a symbol" or "small win b symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, a small win game is executed, and in the small win game, the specific area 16 of the second big prize opening 15 is "Jackpot game X9" is executed only when the game ball passes. "Jackpot game The game continues until the number of game balls enters the first large winning hole 14.

Therefore, "Jackpot Game X10" or "Jackpot Game X9", which has a relatively large number of round games, is more advantageous to the player than "Jackpot Game It can be said that this is a jackpot game. In addition, the type of big winning opening used in the jackpot game, the number of round games, the specified opening time of the big winning opening, and the specified number of big winning openings can be changed as appropriate.

Here, details of the small winning game will be explained using FIG. 20. FIG. 20 is a time chart showing the flow of the small winning game. As shown in FIG. 20, when the "small win a symbol" or the "small win b symbol" is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol of the special symbol, a small win game is played. Then, in response to the start of the small winning game, the pre-release IT is set first. The pre-opening IT continues until 8000 ms has elapsed, and when the pre-opening IT ends, the second big prize opening 15 is opened and the distribution member 16k is retracted to enter the first passing state. The opening of the second grand prize opening 15 continues until 2000 ms has elapsed or until 10 game balls have entered the second grand prize opening 15, while the retracting of the distribution member 16k is continued until 1500 ms have elapsed. Continue until. Then, when the opening of the second big prize opening 15 is completed, the post-opening IT is set. The post-release IT continues until 2000 ms has elapsed, and the small winning game ends when the post-release IT ends.

Since the distribution member 16k is in the retracted position in the first passing state, the game ball that enters the second big prize opening 15 during a small winning game does not flow down to the non-specific area 17 but passes through the specific area 16. On the other hand, in the second passing state, since the distribution member 16k is in the advanced position, it flows down on the distribution member 16k and passes through the non-specific area 17. When the game ball passes through the specific area 16, the "jackpot game X9" is played, while when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 16, the "jackpot game X9" is not played.

In the first embodiment, most of the time when the second big prize opening 15 is open is set to the first passing state, and if a game ball enters the second big winning hole 15, the game ball hits the specific area 16 with a high probability. However, the time in the first normal state may be shortened to make it difficult for the winning game ball in the second big prize opening 15 to pass through the specific area 16.

Next, the game states that can be controlled by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained. The game control microcomputer 101 can control different types of game states depending on the type of stopped symbol selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2. The types of gaming states include a "low probability low base gaming state" which is controlled in the initial state (when the power is turned on) and a "low probability high base gaming state" (see FIG. 19).

When the "jackpot X4 symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, the "low probability high base game state" is controlled after the jackpot game state in which the "jackpot game X4" is executed. This "low probability high base gaming state" continues until the number of variable displays of the second special symbol reaches the upper limit number of times.

In addition, when the "Jackpot Z4 symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, after the jackpot game state in which "Jackpot game Z4" is executed, the "Low probability low base game state" is controlled, and the "Low probability high It is not controlled by the base gaming state. In the first embodiment, regardless of the gaming state when the "jackpot Z4 symbol" is stopped and displayed, the control is set to the "low probability low base gaming state" after the jackpot gaming state. Only when the game state when the "symbols" are stopped and displayed is the "low probability high base game state", the control may be made to be the "low probability high base game state" after the jackpot game state.

In addition, when the "jackpot X10a symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, if the current gaming state is "low probability low base gaming state", the jackpot gaming state in which "jackpot game X10" is executed. It is later controlled to a "low probability high base gaming state". This "low probability high base gaming state" continues until the number of variable displays of the second special symbol reaches the upper limit of 99 times. On the other hand, if the current gaming state is "low probability high base gaming state", if the set number of times has been reached, the "low probability low base gaming state" will occur after the jackpot gaming state in which "jackpot game X10" is executed. If the set number of times has not been reached, the "low probability high base game state" is controlled after the jackpot game state in which the "jackpot game X10" is executed. This "low probability high base gaming state" continues until the number of variable displays of the second special symbol reaches the upper limit of 99 times. In addition, if the next jackpot game is executed before the number of variable displays of the second special figure reaches the upper limit, even before the number of variable displays of the second special figure reaches the upper limit, The "low probability high base gaming state" ends.

In addition, when the "jackpot X10b symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, if the current gaming state is "low probability low base gaming state", the jackpot gaming state in which "jackpot game X10" is executed. It is later controlled to a "low probability high base gaming state". This "low probability high base gaming state" continues until the number of variable displays of the second special symbol reaches the upper limit number of times. On the other hand, if the current gaming state is "low probability high base gaming state", if the set number of times has been reached, the "low probability low base gaming state" will occur after the jackpot gaming state in which "jackpot game X10" is executed. If the set number of times has not been reached, the "low probability high base game state" is controlled after the jackpot game state in which the "jackpot game X10" is executed. This "low probability high base gaming state" continues until the number of variable displays of the second special symbol reaches the upper limit of 99 times. In addition, if the next jackpot game is executed before the number of variable displays of the second special figure reaches the upper limit, even before the number of variable displays of the second special figure reaches the upper limit, The "low probability high base gaming state" ends.

In addition, if the "small win a symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2 and the game ball passes through the specific area 16 in the small win game, the current game state is "low probability low base game state". ”, the “low probability high base game state” is controlled after the jackpot game state in which “jackpot game X9” is executed. This "low probability high base gaming state" continues until the number of variable displays of the second special symbol reaches the upper limit of 99 times. On the other hand, if the current gaming state is the "low probability high base gaming state", if the set number of times has been reached, the "low probability low base gaming state" will occur after the jackpot gaming state in which "jackpot game X9" is executed. If the set number of times has not been reached, the jackpot game state in which the "jackpot game X9" is executed is followed by the "low probability high base game state". This "low probability high base gaming state" continues until the number of variable displays of the second special symbol reaches the upper limit of 99 times. In addition, if the next jackpot game is executed before the number of variable displays of the second special figure reaches the upper limit, even before the number of variable displays of the second special figure reaches the upper limit, The "low probability high base gaming state" ends.

In addition, if the "small win b symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2 and the game ball passes through the specific area 16 in the small win game, the current game state is "low probability low base game state". ”, the “low probability high base game state” is controlled after the jackpot game state in which “jackpot game X9” is executed. This "low probability high base gaming state" continues until the number of variable displays of the second special symbol reaches the upper limit number of times. On the other hand, if the current gaming state is the "low probability high base gaming state", if the set number of times has been reached, the "low probability low base gaming state" will occur after the jackpot gaming state in which "jackpot game X9" is executed. If the set number of times has not been reached, the jackpot game state in which the "jackpot game X9" is executed is followed by the "low probability high base game state". This "low probability high base gaming state" continues until the number of variable displays of the second special symbol reaches the upper limit of 99 times. In addition, if the next jackpot game is executed before the number of variable displays of the second special figure reaches the upper limit, even before the number of variable displays of the second special figure reaches the upper limit, The "low probability high base gaming state" ends.

In addition, if the "small win a symbol" or "small win b symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2 and the game ball does not pass through the specific area 16 in the small win game, the current game When the state is controlled to be the "low probability low base gaming state", the "low probability low base gaming state" continues even after the end of the small winning game. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is controlled to the "low probability high base gaming state", if the number of variable displays of the second special symbol reaches the upper limit number of times, the "low probability high base gaming state" is controlled. If this continues and the number of variable displays of the second special symbol reaches the upper limit number of times, it is controlled to a "low probability low base gaming state".

In addition, when the "losing A symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, and the current gaming state is controlled to the "low probability low base gaming state", the "low probability low base gaming state" continues. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is controlled to be the "low probability high base gaming state", if the number of variable displays of the second special symbol has not reached the upper limit number of times, the "low probability high base gaming state" is controlled. If this continues and the number of variable displays of the second special symbol reaches the upper limit number of times, it is controlled to a "low probability low base gaming state".

Therefore, "Jackpot Game X4", "Jackpot Game It can be said that this is a jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player than the "Jackpot Game Z4". In addition, "Jackpot game X10" or "Jackpot game It can be said that the jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the "jackpot game X4", "jackpot game X10", or "jackpot game X9" when controlled in the "gaming state". Note that the upper limit number of times of the "low probability high base gaming state" can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the "number of sets" will be explained. When the game control microcomputer 101 executes a jackpot game that will be controlled to the "low probability high base game state" while controlling the "low probability low base game state", the game control microcomputer 101 controls whether the jackpot game , After that, on the condition that the total number of jackpot games executed while controlling to the "low probability high base game state" reaches a predetermined number of times, the "low probability low base game state" is forcibly activated. control the state. This predetermined number of times is called the "set number of times", and the period from the start of the first jackpot game to the end of the predetermined number of jackpot games is called "one set". In the first embodiment, the number of sets in one set is set to three, but the number of jackpot games as the number of sets can be changed as appropriate.

For example, when the "low probability low base game state" is controlled, either "jackpot game X10" or "jackpot game X9" is executed, and then "low probability high base In the "low probability high base gaming state" where the upper limit number of times is 99, when either "jackpot game X10" or "jackpot game X9" is newly executed, the upper limit number of times is is controlled to a "low probability high base gaming state" 99 times. Then, in the "low probability high base gaming state" where the upper limit number of times is 99, if either "jackpot game X10" or "jackpot game After that, the game is controlled to a "low probability low base gaming state".

Next, the variation pattern of the variable display of the second special figure that can be selected by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained using FIG. 21. As shown in FIG. 18, the game storage unit 101c of the game control microcomputer 101 stores a fluctuation pattern A1 determination table 103a2, a fluctuation pattern A2 determination table 103a3, and a fluctuation pattern A3 determination table 103a4.

The game control microcomputer 101 can select the variable pattern of the variable display of the second special symbol using any of the variable pattern A1 determination table 103a2, the variable pattern A2 determination table 103a3, and the variable pattern A3 determination table 103a4. The fluctuation pattern A1 determination table 103a2 is a table used in the "low probability low base gaming state", and the fluctuation pattern A2 determination table 103a3 is a table used in the "low probability high base gaming state" where the upper limit number of times is 1. The table used is the fluctuation pattern A3 determination table 103a4, which is used in the "low probability high base gaming state" where the upper limit number of times is 99.

FIG. 21A is a diagram showing the contents of the fluctuation pattern A1 determination table 103a2. When using the variation pattern A1 determination table 103a2, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of variation pattern based on the result of the jackpot determination. As shown in Figure 21(A), there are seven types of fluctuation patterns: "THP003A", "THP031A", "THP032A", "THP033A", "THP023A", "THP024A", and "THP025A". be. The game control microcomputer 101 selects the variation pattern at the selection ratio shown in FIG. 21(A).

Specifically, if the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot winning", one type of variation pattern "THP003A" is selected. In addition, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP003A" is selected is 15000 ms, and "THP003A" is referred to as "blessing jackpot variation".

Furthermore, if the result of the jackpot determination is a "small win", one of the three types of variation patterns "THP031A", "THP032A", and "THP033A" is selected. In addition, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP031A" is selected is 15000 ms, and "THP031A" is referred to as "Character C small hit variation". Moreover, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP032A" is selected is 15000 ms, and "THP032A" is referred to as "Character B small hit variation". Further, when "THP033A" is selected, the variable display time of the special figure is 15000 ms, and "THP033A" is referred to as "Character A small hit variation". In the first embodiment, the three fluctuation patterns "THP031A", "THP032A", and "THP033A" are each set as separate fluctuation patterns; They may be integrated into one fluctuation pattern.

Further, if the result of the jackpot determination is "lose", one of the three types of variation patterns "THP023A", "THP024A", and "THP025A" is selected. In addition, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP023A" is selected is 15000 ms, and "THP023A" is referred to as "Character C loss variation". Further, when "THP024A" is selected, the variable display time of the special figure is 15000 ms, and "THP024A" is referred to as "Character B loss variation". Further, when "THP025A" is selected, the variable display time of the special figure is 15000 ms, and "THP025A" is referred to as "Character A loss variation". In the first embodiment, the three fluctuation patterns "THP023A", "THP024A", and "THP025A" are each set as separate fluctuation patterns; They may be integrated into one fluctuation pattern.

FIG. 21(B) is a diagram showing the contents of the variation pattern A2 determination table 103a3. When using the variation pattern A2 determination table 103a3, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of variation pattern based on the result of the jackpot determination. As shown in FIG. 21(B), there are three types of variation patterns: "THP004A", "THP034A", and "THP026A". The game control microcomputer 101 selects the variation pattern at the selection ratio shown in FIG. 21(B).

Specifically, if the result of the jackpot determination is "Jackpot win", one type of fluctuation pattern of "THP004A" is selected, and if the result of the jackpot determination is "Small hit win", one of "THP034A" is selected. One type of variation pattern is selected, and if the result of the jackpot determination is "lose", one type of variation pattern of "THP026A" is selected. In addition, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP004A" is selected is 25000 ms, and "THP004A" is referred to as "preparation jackpot fluctuation". Moreover, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP034A" is selected is 25000 ms, and "THP034A" is referred to as "preparation small hit variation". Further, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP026A" is selected is 25000 ms, and "THP026A" is referred to as "preparation loss variation".

Here, the stop display time of the special figure whose variation pattern is "THP026A" will be explained using FIG. 22. FIG. 22 is a time chart showing the flow of variable display and stop display of special figures.

If the variation pattern is other than "THP026A", as shown in FIG. 22(A), 800 ms will elapse after the start of the variable display of the special figure and the variable display time of the special figure according to the variation pattern. The special figure is stopped and displayed until then, and then a new special figure is displayed variably. In addition, if a jackpot game or a small win game is performed after the special figure is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game or small win game will be played after the special figure is stopped and displayed for 800ms without a new variable display of the special figure being performed. be exposed.

On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern is "THP026A", as shown in FIG. The special figure is stopped and displayed until a long 20,000 ms has elapsed, and then a new special figure is displayed variably.

As mentioned above, the fluctuation pattern A2 determination table 103a3 that includes "THP026A" is used in the "low probability high base gaming state" where the upper limit number of times is one, and when the number of variable displays of the second special symbol is one. When the upper limit is reached, the "low probability high base gaming state" ends. At this time, as shown in FIG. 22(B), the "low probability high base gaming state" ends in synchronization with the end of the variable display of the special symbols. Therefore, even if the second starting port 12 is opened across the "low probability high base gaming state" and the "low probability low base gaming state", since the stop display time of the special symbol is long, a new special symbol is immediately displayed. The variable display of is not performed and the number of special drawing 2 reservations does not decrease (new special drawing 2 reservations are not stored). In other words, in the "low-probability low-base gaming state" after the "low-probability high-base gaming state" ends, a variable display of the second special symbol of "4" or more, which is the upper limit of the number of reserved special symbols 2, may be performed. do not have.

FIG. 21C is a diagram showing the contents of the variation pattern A3 determination table 103a4. When using the variation pattern A3 determination table 103a4, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of variation pattern based on the result of the jackpot determination. As shown in FIG. 21(C), there are three types of variation patterns: "THP005A", "THP035A", and "THP027A". The game control microcomputer 101 selects the variation pattern at the selection ratio shown in FIG. 21(C).

Specifically, if the result of the jackpot determination is "Jackpot win", one type of fluctuation pattern of "THP005A" is selected, and if the result of the jackpot determination is "Small hit win", one of "THP035A" is selected. One type of variation pattern is selected, and if the result of the jackpot determination is "lose", one type of variation pattern of "THP027A" is selected. In addition, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP005A" is selected is 5000 ms, and "THP005A" is referred to as "RUSH jackpot fluctuation". Moreover, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP035A" is selected is 5000 ms, and "THP035A" is referred to as "RUSH small hit fluctuation". Further, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP027A" is selected is 5000 ms, and "THP027A" is referred to as "RUSH loss variation".

In the first embodiment, the fluctuation pattern A1 determination table 103a2, the fluctuation pattern A2 determination table 103a3, and the fluctuation pattern A3 determination table 103a4 shown in FIG. 21 are used. The pattern A3 determination table 103a4 and the variable pattern determination table 103a1 shown in FIG. 14 may be used together.

Next, the prefetch patterns that can be selected by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained using FIG. 23. As shown in FIG. 18, a pre-read A determination table 103b2 is stored in the game storage unit 101c of the game control microcomputer 101. The game control microcomputer 101 can select a prefetch pattern using the prefetch A determination table 103b2.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing the contents of the prefetch A determination table 103b2. The game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of prefetch pattern based on the result of the prefetch determination for the game ball that entered the second starting port 12. As shown in FIG. 23, there are seven types of pre-read patterns: "SHP001A", "SHP002A", "SHP003A", "SHP004A", "SHP005A", "SHP006A", and "SHP007A".

“SHP001A” is a pre-reading pattern that is selected when the result of the pre-judgment of the variation pattern in the pre-reading judgment is “THP003A”, and the game ball is sent to the second starting port 12 for which this pre-reading pattern is selected. The variation pattern of the variable display of the second special drawing related to winning is a "blessing jackpot variation". Note that "SHP001A" belongs to a look-ahead pattern in which the result of look-ahead determination is "pre-read winning", and "SHP001A" is referred to as a "jackpot look-ahead pattern".

In addition, "SHP002A" is a pre-reading pattern that is selected when the result of the pre-determination of the variation pattern in the pre-reading judgment is "THP031A", and the game to the second starting port 12 for which this pre-reading pattern is selected is The variation pattern of the variable display of the second special figure related to the winning of the ball is "Character C small win variation". Note that "SHP002A" belongs to a look-ahead pattern in which the result of look-ahead determination is "look-ahead winning", and "SHP002A" is referred to as a "Character C small win look-ahead pattern".

In addition, "SHP003A" is a pre-reading pattern that is selected when the result of the pre-determination of the variation pattern in the pre-reading judgment is "THP032A", and the game to the second starting port 12 for which this pre-reading pattern is selected is The variation pattern of the variable display of the second special drawing related to the winning of the ball is "Character B small hit variation". Note that "SHP003A" belongs to a look-ahead pattern in which the result of look-ahead determination is "look-ahead winning", and "SHP003A" is referred to as a "Character B small win look-ahead pattern".

Furthermore, "SHP004A" is a pre-reading pattern that is selected when the result of the pre-judgment of the variation pattern in the pre-reading judgment is "THP033A", and the game to the second starting port 12 for which this pre-reading pattern has been selected is The variation pattern of the variable display of the second special figure related to the winning of the ball is "Character A small winning variation". Note that "SHP004A" belongs to a look-ahead pattern in which the result of look-ahead determination is "look-ahead winning", and "SHP004A" is referred to as a "Character A small win look-ahead pattern".

In addition, "SHP005A" is a pre-reading pattern that is selected when the result of the pre-determination of the variation pattern in the pre-reading judgment is "THP023A", and the game to the second starting port 12 for which this pre-reading pattern is selected is The variation pattern of the variable display of the second special drawing related to the winning of the ball is "Character C loss variation". Note that "SHP005A" belongs to a look-ahead pattern in which the result of look-ahead determination is "look-ahead non-winning", and "SHP005A" is referred to as a "Character C loss look-ahead pattern".

Moreover, "SHP006A" is a pre-reading pattern that is selected when the result of the pre-determination of the variation pattern in the pre-reading judgment is "THP024A", and the game to the second starting port 12 for which this pre-reading pattern is selected is The variation pattern of the variable display of the second special drawing related to the winning of the ball is "Character B loss variation". Note that "SHP006A" belongs to a look-ahead pattern in which the result of look-ahead determination is "look-ahead non-winning", and "SHP006A" is referred to as a "Character B loss look-ahead pattern".

Furthermore, "SHP007A" is a pre-reading pattern that is selected when the result of the pre-judgment of the variation pattern in the pre-reading judgment is "THP025A", and the game to the second starting port 12 for which this pre-reading pattern is selected is The variation pattern of the variable display of the second special drawing related to the winning of the ball is "Character A loss variation". Note that "SHP007A" belongs to a look-ahead pattern in which the result of look-ahead determination is "look-ahead non-winning", and "SHP007A" is referred to as a "Character A loss look-ahead pattern".

In the first embodiment, if the result of the pre-determination of the variation pattern in the pre-read determination is other than "THP003A", "THP031A", "THP032A", "THP033A", "THP023A", "THP024A", "THP025A", Although the prefetch pattern is not selected, the prefetch pattern may be selected in other cases as well.

Further, in the first embodiment, the lookahead A determination table 103b2 shown in FIG. 23 is used, but the lookahead A determination table 103b2 and the lookahead determination table 103b1 shown in FIG. 15 may be used in combination. .

<Consideration of the first embodiment>
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the first embodiment will be considered. First, the conditions under which the game is controlled to a "low probability high base gaming state" with an upper limit of 99 times will be considered.

For example, after the "jackpot game state" in which "jackpot game Since it is easy for a game ball to enter the 2 starting hole 12, the special drawing 2 hold is easily memorized. Therefore, even if the "low probability high base gaming state" ends and becomes the "low probability low base gaming state", it is easy to make a jackpot determination for the special drawing 2 pending.

On the other hand, after the "jackpot game state" in which "jackpot game X10" or "jackpot game However, before entering the "jackpot gaming state", it is controlled to a "low probability high base gaming state", and in this "low probability high base gaming state", it is easy for the game ball to enter the second starting opening 12. Therefore, special map 2 reservation is easily memorized. Therefore, even if the "jackpot gaming state" ends and the "low probability low base gaming state" is reached, the jackpot determination for the special drawing 2 hold is likely to be made.

Even in the "low probability low base gaming state" after the "low probability high base gaming state" where the upper limit number of times is 1, there is also a "jackpot gaming state" in which the final (third) jackpot game in the set number of times is executed. Even in the "low probability low base gaming state" after , if a jackpot game is performed by the jackpot judgment for special drawing 2 pending, the upper limit number of times will be 99 times at a 50% rate and the "low probability high base gaming state" will occur. controlled. On the other hand, if a jackpot game is not played while the special drawing 2 is pending, and then a jackpot game is played as a result of a jackpot determination by winning a new prize in the first starting slot 11, the upper limit is 99 times. It is not controlled by the game state (see FIG. 19).

In other words, when the "low probability low base gaming state" is entered, if a jackpot game is performed during the period in which jackpot determination is performed for the already stored special drawing 2 hold, the already stored special drawing It can be said that in the jackpot determination for 2 holds, a "low probability high base gaming state" in which the upper limit number of times is 99 is more likely to occur than when a jackpot game is not played and a jackpot game is played in the subsequent period.

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

(1) When in the "low probability low base gaming state", if it is determined as "big hit winning" or "small winning winning" in the jackpot determination for the special drawing 2 hold that has already been stored, the "jackpot game" After "X10" or "Jackpot Game It is possible to make the player look forward to the "low probability, high base gaming state" for the first time in a row, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

(2) In the look-ahead determination that is made when a game ball enters the second starting slot 12, in the subsequent jackpot determination, it is determined not only whether or not it will be a "big hit win" but also a "small hit win." Since it is also determined whether or not the game is a big hit, it is possible to suggest that the player will win a "small win" before the jackpot determination is made, thereby increasing the interest of the game.

<Second embodiment>
The second embodiment will be described below using FIGS. 24 to 35. Unless otherwise stated, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the basic embodiment or the first embodiment described above is also applied to the second embodiment.

First, the performance modes that can be set by the performance control microcomputer 121 in accordance with the gaming state controlled by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained using FIG. The performance control microcomputer 121 can set the following performance modes during the game.

M-A. Normal production mode "Normal production mode" is a production mode set in the "low probability low base game state", and is basically a production mode in which special symbol fluctuation production is performed according to the variable display of the first special symbol. be.

M-B. RUSH mode "RUSH mode" is a production mode that is set when the upper limit number of times is 99 times and the "low probability high base game state" is reached, and basically it is a special feature that corresponds to the variable display of the second special feature. This is a production mode in which variable production is performed. The "RUSH mode" continues until the number of jackpot games reaches the set number of three times, so it functions as an effect mode that indicates that a set is in progress.

M-C. V Challenge Mode "V Challenge Mode" is a production mode that is set when the maximum number of times is 1 "low probability high base game state", and basically it is a production mode that is set according to the variable display of the second special symbol. This is a production mode in which a special figure variation production is performed. "V Challenge Mode" may shift to "RUSH Mode" after a jackpot game is played, so it functions as an effect mode aiming at "RUSH Mode".

M-D. Revenge Mode "Revenge Mode" is activated when the number of jackpot games played in "RUSH Mode" reaches a set number of three times, resulting in a "Low Probability Low Base Game State", or "RUSH Mode" This is a production mode that is set when a jackpot game is not played and the game enters a "low probability low base game state", and is basically a production in which a special symbol fluctuation performance is performed according to the variable display of the second special symbol. mode. The "revenge mode" may return to the "RUSH mode" after a jackpot game is played, so it functions as an effect mode that aims to return to the "RUSH mode".

M-E. Jackpot Production Mode “Jackpot Production Mode” is a production mode that is set when the “Jackpot Game State” is reached.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing transition of the production mode. The performance control microcomputer 121 can shift the performance mode according to a change in the game state or the end of the variable display of the second special symbol, and displays a different background image on the display unit 50a for each performance mode. do.

Next, a special figure variable production that can be executed by the production control microcomputer 121 in accordance with the variation pattern of the variable display of the second special figure selected by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained. The production control microcomputer 121 is capable of executing the following production in the special symbol variation production corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol.

E-A. Preparation Performance "Preparation Performance" is a performance performed during the variable display of the second special symbol for the first time in "V Challenge Mode" (the game state is "low probability high base game state"), and is a performance that allows the player to This is a performance that encourages the winning of a game ball into the starting hole 12. The "preparation effect" continues until a time longer than the time required to enter four or more game balls into the second starting port 12 has elapsed, so the number of reserved special drawings 2 is increased to the upper limit of "4". It functions as a production that suggests that it is possible to store up to .

E-B. Roulette performance "Roulette performance" is a performance that is performed during the first stop display of the second special symbol in "V Challenge Mode" (the game state is "low probability low base game state"), and the character symbol is displayed in a fluctuating manner. This is a look-ahead effect that stops and displays the image after the scene is displayed. "Roulette effect" stops and displays different character symbols depending on the result of pre-reading judgment regarding special drawing 2 pending, so it suggests the result of pre-reading judgment regarding special drawing 2 pending (big hit expectation level or small hit expectation level) It functions as a performance.

E-C. Battle Effect The “Battle Effect” is used during the variable display of the second special symbol from the 2nd to the 5th time in “V Challenge Mode” (the game state is “low probability low base game state”), and during the 1 in “Revenge Mode”. This is a production that may be performed during the variable display of the second special symbol from the 4th time to the 4th time (the game state is "low probability low base game state"), and is a performance in which the main character of the pitcher plays against the character of the batter. be. The "battle effect" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is a "small win win", so it functions as a effect that suggests that a small win game may be played.

E-C-A. Character A Battle Performance The "Character A Battle Performance" is a type of "competition performance", and is a performance in which the pitcher's main character competes against the batter's character A.

E-C-B. Character B Battle Performance The "Character B Battle Performance" is a type of "competition performance", and is a performance in which the main character, who is a pitcher, plays against character B, who is a batter. "Character B battle performance" is easier to play than "Character A battle performance" when the result of the jackpot determination is "small win win", so there is a higher possibility that a small winning game will be played than "Character A battle performance" It functions as a production that suggests that it is high.

E-C-C. Character C Battle Performance The "Character C Battle Performance" is a type of "competition performance", and is a performance in which the pitcher's main character competes against the batter's character C. "Character C battle effect" is easier to perform than "Character A battle effect" or "Character B battle effect" when the result of the jackpot determination is a "small hit win", so "Character A battle effect" or "Character B battle effect" This function functions as a performance that suggests that there is a higher possibility that a small winning game will be played than "B Battle Performance".

E-D. Blessing Performance "Blessing Performance" is available during the variable display of the second special symbol from 2nd to 5th time in "V Challenge Mode" (game state is "low probability low base game state"), and 1 in "Revenge Mode". This is an effect that may be performed during the variable display of the second special figure from the 4th time to the 4th time (the game state is "low probability low base game state"), and is a performance in which the main character congratulates the jackpot. The "blessing performance" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot winning," so it functions as a performance that suggests that a jackpot game will be played.

E-E. RUSH performance "RUSH performance" is a performance that may be performed during the variable display of the second special symbol in "RUSH mode" (the game state is "low probability high base game state"), and it is a performance that is performed in the reduced production pattern EZ1, This is an effect in which EZ2 and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner. The "RUSH performance" functions as a performance that suggests the result of the jackpot determination because the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in different ways depending on the result of the jackpot determination.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 25 to 35, the effects executed in the special figure variation effect corresponding to the variable display of the second special figure will be specifically explained. In addition, in the special figure variation effect described below, the display of the hold icon HA is also performed in parallel, but the illustration of the hold icon HA may be omitted.

First, we will explain the "battle production". The production control microcomputer 121 can execute the "Character A battle production" in the special figure variation production where the variation pattern is "Character A small win variation" and "Character A loss variation", and the variation pattern is "Character B small win variation". "Character B battle effect" can be executed in the special figure variation effect of "Change" and "Character B loss variation", and in the special figure variation effect of the variation pattern "Character C small hit variation" and "Character C loss variation". "Character C battle effect" can be executed. “Character A small winning fluctuation”, “Character A losing fluctuation”, “Character B small winning fluctuation”, “Character B losing fluctuation”, “Character C small winning fluctuation”, “Character C losing fluctuation” are “low probability high This is a variation pattern that may be selected for the variable display of the second special figure related to the special figure 2 hold that is stored when the "base gaming state" ends.

FIGS. 25(A) to 25(C) are diagrams showing how the "Character A battle effect" is performed. In the "Character A match production", as shown in FIG. 25(A), a main character image G200 representing the main character as a pitcher and a character A image G205 representing character A as a batter are displayed on the display unit 50a. be done. At this time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner at the lower left of the display section 50a, and a video of a baseball match between the main character and character A is displayed at the center of the display section 50a.

Then, when the variation pattern is "Character A small win variation", a scene where the main character defeats Character A is displayed on the display section 50a, and a small win game is performed as shown in FIG. 25(B). A small win image G300 (in this case, a character image of "V") suggesting that a small win is displayed on the display section 50a. At this time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting a small hit (here, a cycle of "1, 2, and 3").

On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern is "character A lose fluctuation", a scene where character A hits a home run is displayed on the display section 50a, and as shown in FIG. 25(C), the main character appears depressed. It is displayed on the display section 50a. At this time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner that suggests a loss (here, a random number of "2, 4, and 6").

FIGS. 26(A) to 26(C) are diagrams showing how the "Character B battle effect" is performed. In the "Character B match production", as shown in FIG. 26(A), a main character image G200 representing the main character as a pitcher and a character B image G206 representing character B as a batter are displayed on the display unit 50a. be done. At this time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner at the lower left of the display section 50a, and a moving image of a baseball match between the main character and the character B is displayed at the center of the display section 50a.

Then, when the variation pattern is "Character B small win variation", a scene where the main character hits character B is displayed on the display section 50a, and a small win game is performed as shown in FIG. 26(B). A small win image G300 (in this case, a character image of "V") suggesting that a small win is displayed on the display section 50a. At this time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting a small hit (here, a cycle of "1, 2, and 3").

On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern is "character B lose fluctuation", a scene where character B hits a home run is displayed on the display section 50a, and as shown in FIG. 26(C), the main character appears depressed. It is displayed on the display section 50a. At this time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner that suggests a loss (here, a random number of "2, 4, and 6").

FIGS. 27(A) to 27(C) are diagrams showing how the "Character C battle effect" is performed. In the "Character C match effect", as shown in FIG. 27(A), a main character image G200 representing the main character as a pitcher and a character C image G207 representing the character C as a batter are displayed on the display unit 50a. be done. At this time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner at the lower left of the display section 50a, and a video of a baseball match between the main character and the character C is displayed at the center of the display section 50a.

When the fluctuation pattern is "Character C small winning fluctuation", a scene where the main character hits character C is displayed on the display section 50a, and a small winning game is performed as shown in FIG. 27(B). A small win image G300 (in this case, a character image of "V") suggesting that a small win is displayed on the display section 50a. At this time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting a small hit (here, a cycle of "1, 2, and 3").

On the other hand, when the variation pattern is "character C loss variation", a scene where character C hits a home run is displayed on the display section 50a, and as shown in FIG. 27(C), the main character appears depressed. It is displayed on the display section 50a. At this time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner that suggests a loss (here, a random number of "2, 4, and 6").

Here, the expectation level of a small hit in the "battle effect" will be explained. All of the “Character A battle effect,” “Character B battle effect,” and “Character C battle effect” are performed regardless of whether the jackpot determination result is a “small win” or a “loss” (Figure 21 (A )reference). Then, when the result of the jackpot determination is "small win win", the variation patterns are more likely to be selected in the order of "Character C small win variation" > "Character B small win variation" > "Character A small win variation" On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is "loss", the variation patterns are likely to be selected in the order of "Character A loss variation">"Character B loss variation">"Character C loss variation".

In other words, the order of "Character C battle effect" > "Character B battle effect" > "Character A battle effect" is set so that the expectation of a small hit increases, and the character C that appears in the "battle effect" is Character B that appears in the "battle production" functions as a character with a higher expectation of a small win than character B or character A that appears in the "battle production", and character B that appears in the "battle production" has a higher expectation of a small win than character A that appears in the "battle production" Functions as a high-level character.

Next, the "blessing performance" will be explained. The performance control microcomputer 121 is capable of executing a "blessing performance" in a special symbol variation performance in which the variation pattern is a "blessing jackpot variation." "Blessed Jackpot Variation" is a variation pattern that may be selected for the variable display of the second special symbol related to special symbol 2 pending that is stored when the "low probability high base game state" ends. .

FIGS. 28(A) to 28(C) are diagrams showing how the "blessing performance" is performed. In the "blessing effect", as shown in FIG. 28(A), a main character image G200 representing the main character as a batter is displayed on the display section 50a. At this time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner at the lower left of the display section 50a, and a moving image of the main character being happy is displayed at the center of the display section 50a.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 28(B), a jackpot image G301 (here, a text image of "Congratulations!") indicating that a jackpot game will be played is displayed on the display section 50a. At this time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting a jackpot (here, the doubles of "7, 7, 7").

Next, the "preparation performance" will be explained. The production control microcomputer 121 can execute the "preparation production" in the special symbol variation production whose variation patterns are "preparation jackpot variation", "preparation small win variation", and "preparation loss variation". "Preparation jackpot variation", "preparation small win variation", and "preparation loss variation" are selected for the variable display of the first second special symbol in the "low probability high base gaming state" where the upper limit is 1 time. It is a fluctuating pattern.

FIGS. 29(A) to 29(F) are diagrams showing how the "preparation performance" is performed. When the upper limit number of times is controlled to "low probability high base game state" of 1 and "V challenge mode" is set as the presentation mode, "V challenge mode" is set as shown in FIG. 29 (A). A mode suggestion image G400 (in this case, a text image of "Entering V Challenge Mode") suggesting this is displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, when the first variable display of the second special figure starts, a "preparation effect" is performed.

In the "preparation effect", as shown in FIG. ``Obtain it!'' (character image) is displayed at the top of the display section 50a. Then, each time a game ball enters the second starting port 12, a panel image G402 is displayed at the bottom of the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 29(C). The panel image G402 is an image used when executing a "roulette effect" to be described later, and also functions as an image suggesting the number of reserved special drawings 2.

Then, when the number of reserved special drawings 2 is stored up to the upper limit number "4" (when four game balls enter the second starting port 12), as shown in FIG. 29(D), four The panel image G402 is displayed at the bottom of the display section 50a, and the pitch promotion image G401 is deleted.

After that, when the variation pattern is "preparation jackpot variation" or "preparation small win variation", the on-board movable body 55k appears on the display section 50a, and the four panel images G402 is deleted. The appearance of the on-board movable body 55k functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game or a small jackpot game will be played because a jackpot game or a small jackpot game will be played afterwards. Then, when the variable display time (25 seconds) of the second special figure has elapsed, the on-board movable body 55k returns to the standby position, and the "preparation performance" ends.

On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern is "preparation loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 29(F), the full tank suggestion image G403 (here, A character image "Ready!") is displayed at the top of the display section 50a. Then, when the variable display time (25 seconds) of the second special symbol has elapsed, the full tank suggestion image G403 is erased, and the "preparation effect" ends. Then, when the stop display of the second special symbol starts, a "roulette effect" is performed. Details of the "roulette performance" will be described later.

In addition, when the special figure 2 reservation number is not stored up to the upper limit number, the ball entry promotion image G401 continues to be displayed, and the ball entry promotion image G401 is erased as the variable display time of the second special figure passes.

Next, the "roulette effect" will be explained. The production control microcomputer 121 is capable of executing a "roulette production" in a special figure variation production whose variation pattern is "preparation loss variation". "Preparation loss variation" is a variation pattern selected for the variable display of the second special figure in the "low probability high base gaming state" where the upper limit number of times is 1, and after the variable display of this second special figure. "Roulette effect" is executed while the display is stopped.

As shown in FIG. 30, the performance storage section 121b of the performance control microcomputer 121 stores a roulette performance selection table 123a1. The performance control microcomputer 121 can select the type of character symbol to be stopped and displayed in the "roulette performance" using the roulette performance selection table 123a1. There are four types of character designs: character A design, character B design, character C design, and main character design.

The character A design is a design that includes the face of character A, as shown in FIG. 31(A), and the character B design is a design that includes the face of character B, as shown in FIG. 31(B). Yes, the character C design is a design that includes the face of the character C, as shown in FIG. 31(C), and the main character design is a design that includes the face of the main character, as shown in FIG. 31(D). It is a design.

FIG. 32 is a diagram showing the contents of the roulette performance selection table 123a1. The production control microcomputer 121 refers to the types of prefetch patterns for up to four panel images G402 (special figure 2 pending), and selects a "roulette" pattern for each of the panel images G402 (special figure 2 pending). Select the type of character design to be stopped and displayed in "Production".

Specifically, when the prefetch pattern is the "jackpot prefetch pattern" (SHP001A), the main character symbol is selected at a rate of 100%, and the character A symbol, character B symbol, and character C symbol are not selected. In addition, the variation pattern of the variable display of the second special figure related to special figure 2 pending corresponding to this look-ahead pattern is "blessing jackpot variation" (THP003A), and in the special figure variation effect of "blessing jackpot variation", the above-mentioned A "blessing performance" will be held.

Furthermore, when the look-ahead pattern is the "Character C small hit look-ahead pattern" (SHP002A), the character C symbol is selected at a rate of 90%, the main character symbol at a rate of 10%, and the character A symbol and the character B symbol are not selected. Furthermore, the variation pattern of the variable display of the second special figure related to the special figure 2 hold corresponding to this look-ahead pattern is "Character C small hit variation" (THP031A), and the special figure variation effect of "Character C small hit variation" Then, the aforementioned "Character C battle performance" will be performed.

Furthermore, when the look-ahead pattern is the "Character B small hit look-ahead pattern" (SHP003A), the character B symbol is selected at a rate of 90%, the main character symbol at a rate of 10%, and the character A symbol and the character C symbol are not selected. In addition, the fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the second special figure related to the special figure 2 reservation corresponding to this look-ahead pattern is "Character B small hit fluctuation" (THP032A), and the special symbol fluctuation effect of "Character B small hit fluctuation" Then, the aforementioned "Character B battle performance" will be performed.

Furthermore, when the look-ahead pattern is the "Character A small hit look-ahead pattern" (SHP004A), the character A symbol is selected at a rate of 90%, the main character symbol at a rate of 10%, and the character B symbol and the character C symbol are not selected. In addition, the variation pattern of the variable display of the second special figure related to special figure 2 reservation corresponding to this look-ahead pattern is "Character A small hit variation" (THP033A), and the special figure variation effect of "Character A small hit variation" Then, the aforementioned "Character A battle performance" will be performed.

Furthermore, when the prefetch pattern is the "Character C loss prefetch pattern" (SHP005A), the character C symbol is selected at a rate of 100%, and the character A symbol, character B symbol, and main character symbol are not selected. In addition, the variation pattern of the variable display of the second special figure related to the special figure 2 hold corresponding to this look-ahead pattern is "Character C loss variation" (THP023A), and in the special figure variation effect of "Character C loss variation", The aforementioned "Character C battle performance" will be performed.

Furthermore, when the prefetch pattern is the "Character B loss prefetch pattern" (SHP006A), the character B symbol is selected at a rate of 100%, and the character A symbol, the character C symbol, and the main character symbol are not selected. In addition, the variation pattern of the variable display of the second special figure related to the special figure 2 hold corresponding to this look-ahead pattern is "Character B loss variation" (THP024A), and in the special figure variation effect of "Character B loss variation", The aforementioned "Character B battle performance" will be performed.

Furthermore, when the prefetch pattern is "Character A loss prefetch pattern" (SHP007A), the character A symbol is selected at a rate of 100%, and the character B symbol, character C symbol, and main character symbol are not selected. In addition, the variation pattern of the variable display of the second special figure related to the special figure 2 hold corresponding to this look-ahead pattern is "Character A loss variation" (THP025A), and in the special figure variation effect of "Character A loss variation", The aforementioned "Character A battle performance" will be performed.

In other words, the main character pattern is set to be selected only when the prefetch pattern (SHP001, SHP002A, SHP003A, SHP004A) whose prefetch determination result is "prefetch winning" is selected, and the main character pattern is , functions as a symbol suggesting that a jackpot game or a small win game will be played.

In addition, as a result of the pre-determination of the variation pattern, only when the pre-read pattern (SHP002A, SHP005A) corresponding to the variation pattern (THP031A, THP023A) in which the "Character C battle effect" is performed is selected, the character C symbol is set to be selected, and the character C symbol functions as a symbol that suggests that a "character C battle performance" will be performed (a symbol that suggests that the main character will fight against character C).

In addition, as a result of the preliminary determination of the variation pattern, the character B symbol is is set to be selected, and the character B symbol functions as a symbol that suggests that a "character B battle performance" will be performed (a symbol that suggests that the main character will fight against character B).

In addition, as a result of the pre-determination of the variation pattern, if the prefetch pattern (SHP004A, SHP007A) corresponding to the variation pattern (THP033A, THP025A) in which the "Character A battle effect" is performed is selected, the Character A symbol is set to be selected, and the character A symbol functions as a symbol that suggests that a "character A battle performance" will be performed (a symbol that suggests that the main character will fight against character A).

In addition, as mentioned above, the expectation of a small hit is set in the order of Character C>Character B>Character A, and the character C symbol that is stopped and displayed in the "roulette effect" is stopped and displayed in the "roulette effect". It functions as a symbol that suggests that the expectation of a small hit is higher than the character B symbol or the character A symbol, and the character B symbol that is stopped and displayed in the "roulette effect" is higher than the character A symbol that is stopped and displayed in the "roulette effect". It functions as a symbol that suggests that the expectation of a small hit is high.

Note that the selection ratio indicated by the roulette effect selection table 123a1 can be changed as appropriate.

FIGS. 33(A) to 33(F) are diagrams showing how the "roulette effect" is performed. Here, a ``roulette effect'' when four panel images G402 are displayed in the ``preparation effect'' will be illustrated.

In the "preparation effect", when the full tank suggestion image G403 and the four panel images G402 are displayed on the display section 50a (see FIG. 29(F)), the variable display of the second special symbol ends. When the stop display starts, a "roulette effect" is performed.

In the "roulette effect", as shown in FIG. 33(A), the leftmost panel image G402 of the four panel images G402 (corresponds to the special map 2 reservation to be consumed first among the four special map 2 reservations) The panel image G402) is enlarged, and the character design displayed inside this panel image G402 is displayed in a variable manner. At this time, the valid operation time (for example, 3 seconds) of the normal button 40 is set, and the lamp of the normal button 40 emits white light. In the first embodiment, the lamp of the normal button 40 is made to emit light during the valid operation time of the normal button 40, but instead of or in addition to the light emission of the normal button 40, an image prompting the normal button 40 to be operated is displayed. (For example, an image imitating the normal button 40, etc.) may be displayed on the display section 50a.

Then, when the normal button 40 is operated within the valid operation time of the normal button 40, the character symbol (here, the character A symbol) selected by the roulette effect selection table 123a1 is displayed as shown in FIG. A stop display is displayed, and the light emission of the lamp of the normal button 40 ends. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 33(C), the panel image G402 on which the character design is displayed is reduced and displayed at the original position.

On the other hand, if the normal button 40 is not operated within the valid operation time of the normal button 40, as shown in FIG. 33(D), the character pattern returns to the display before the variable display, and the lamp of the normal button 40 stops emitting light. do. At this time, the character symbol selected by the roulette effect selection table 123a1 is not displayed in a stopped state. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 33(E), the panel image G402 that has returned to its original state is reduced and displayed at its original position.

Then, the character symbols are displayed in variable order from the left on the remaining panel images G402, and as shown in FIG. "Performance" ends. FIG. 33F shows a case where the normal button 40 is operated on the leftmost panel image G402 and the rightmost panel image G402. Note that the panel image G402 is erased when the stop display of the second special figure ends.

Here, the valid operation time of the normal button 40 set in the "roulette performance" will be explained using FIG. 34. FIG. 34 is a time chart showing the temporal flow of the "roulette effect".

The "roulette effect" is performed during a period of 20,000 ms from t0 to t9 (during the second special figure's stop display), and in the "roulette effect", the valid operation time of the normal button 40 is performed during the period from t0 to t9. Can only be set up to 4 times.

The first operation valid time is set from t1 after 1000ms has passed since the "roulette effect" starts to t2 when 3000ms has passed, and the normal button 40 cannot be operated from t2 until t3 when 1000ms has passed. An invalidation time is set. Note that only when the normal button 40 is operated between t1 and t2, as described above, the character design in the leftmost panel image G402 is stopped and displayed, and from that timing until t3 the normal button 40 is operated. An invalid time is set when the operation becomes invalid.

The second operation valid time is set to t4 when 3000 ms has elapsed from t3, and the invalid time during which the operation of the normal button 40 is invalidated is set until t5 when 1000 ms has elapsed from t4. Note that only when the normal button 40 is operated between t3 and t4, the character design in the second panel image G402 from the left is stopped and displayed, and the normal button is pressed from that timing until t5. An invalidation time is set during which the operation of 40 is invalidated.

The valid time for the third operation is set to t6 when 3000 ms has elapsed from t5, and the invalid time during which the operation of the normal button 40 is invalidated is set until t7 when 1000 ms has elapsed from t6. Note that only when the normal button 40 is operated between t5 and t6, the character design in the third panel image G402 from the left is stopped and displayed, and the normal button is pressed from that timing until t7. An invalidation time is set during which the operation of 40 is invalidated.

The fourth operation valid time is set from t7 to t8 when 3000 ms have elapsed, and after that, an invalid time is set in which the operation of the normal button 40 is invalidated. Note that only when the normal button 40 is operated between t7 and t8, as described above, the character design in the rightmost panel image G402 is stopped and displayed, and from that timing the normal button 40 is operated. An invalidation time is set when the item is invalidated.

In this way, in the "roulette effect", the character symbol selected by the roulette effect selection table 123a1 is stopped and displayed only when the player operates the normal button 40 within the valid operation time of the normal button 40. Thus, unless the player operates the normal button 40, the type of character that will appear in the "confrontation performance" that will be performed afterwards and the degree of expectation for a small win will not be suggested.

Next, the "RUSH effect" will be explained. The performance control microcomputer 121 is capable of executing the ``RUSH performance'' in the special pattern variation performances with the variation patterns of ``RUSH jackpot variation'', ``RUSH small win variation'', and ``RUSH loss variation''. “RUSH jackpot fluctuation”, “RUSH small hit fluctuation”, and “RUSH loss fluctuation” are fluctuation patterns selected for the variable display of the second special symbol in the “low probability high base gaming state” with an upper limit of 99 times. It is.

FIGS. 35(A) to 35(D) are diagrams showing how the "RUSH effect" is performed. In the "RUSH effect", as shown in FIG. 35(A), the main character image G200, the character A image G205, the character B image G206, and the character C image G207 are displayed in the center of the display section 50a, and the reduced effect Symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner at the lower right portion of the display section 50a.

After that, when the fluctuation pattern is "RUSH jackpot fluctuation", as shown in FIG. The display will stop and display all at once. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is "RUSH small hit fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 3), the display stops all at once. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is "RUSH loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. The display will stop and display all at once.

<Consideration of second embodiment>
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the second embodiment will be considered. First, in the "roulette effect", the character designs that are stopped and displayed within the panel image G402 will be considered. In the "roulette effect", character symbols are displayed in a variable manner within the panel image G402, and then are stopped and displayed. There are four types of character designs: character A design, character B design, character C design, and main character design, and which character design will be stopped and displayed is selected based on the result of pre-reading judgment. . This look-ahead determination includes determination as to whether or not the later jackpot determination will result in a "small hit win" (see FIG. 23). In other words, the "roulette effect" can be said to suggest the possibility that a small winning game will be played depending on the type of character design that is stopped and displayed within the panel image G402. In addition, when a small winning game is played, if the game is played normally, the game ball will enter the second grand prize opening 15 and there is a high probability that the game ball will pass through the specific area 16 and play the jackpot game. Therefore, it can be said that the "roulette effect" suggests the possibility that a jackpot game will be played depending on the type of character design that is stopped and displayed within the panel image G402.

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

(3) In the "roulette effect" that is performed when the "low probability low base game state" is entered, the character symbol according to the result of the pre-read judgment regarding the special drawing 2 hold that has already been stored is stopped and displayed. Even if the player is in a "low-probability, low-base gaming state," the "roulette effect" can suggest the possibility of a small winning game or a jackpot game, making it possible to increase the interest of the game. .

(4) In the "roulette effect" that is performed when the "low probability low base game state" is reached, if the normal button 40 is not operated, the result of the pre-read judgment regarding the already memorized special drawing 2 hold will be used. Since the character symbols drawn are not displayed in a stopped state, the possibility of a small winning game or a big winning game being played according to the player's intention is not suggested, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

<Third embodiment>
The third embodiment will be described below using FIGS. 36 to 46. Unless otherwise stated, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above-described basic embodiment, first embodiment, or second embodiment is also applied to the third embodiment.

First, a performance that can be executed by the performance control microcomputer 121 when the game control microcomputer 101 is controlling the jackpot game state will be described. The production control microcomputer 121 can execute the following production when the "jackpot production mode" is set.

E-F. Icon Acquisition Performance The "icon acquisition performance" is a performance that may be performed during a round game, and is a performance to acquire a SMALL icon or a BIG icon. The "icon acquisition effect" is performed when the "jackpot game functions as

E-F-A. SMALL Icon Acquisition Performance "SMALL Icon Acquisition Performance" is a type of "icon acquisition performance" and is a performance for acquiring a SMALL icon. After that, the "SMALL icon acquisition performance" becomes a "low probability high base game state" with an upper limit of 1 play, so the next jackpot game is relatively difficult to execute (number of game balls to be paid out (number of prize balls) ) functions as a production that suggests that the situation will be less ().

E-F-B. BIG Icon Acquisition Performance The "BIG icon acquisition performance" is a type of "icon acquisition performance" and is a performance for acquiring a BIG icon. After that, the "BIG icon acquisition performance" becomes a "low probability high base game state" with an upper limit of 99 times, so the next jackpot game is relatively easy to execute (number of game balls to be paid out (number of prize balls) ) functions as a production that suggests a state where there are many).

E-G. Competing Character Selection Performance The "competing character selection performance" is a performance that may be performed after the "icon acquisition performance", and is a performance in which the main character selects the competing character to fight against.

E-G-A. Auto Selection Performance The "auto selection performance" is a type of "opponent character selection performance", and is a performance in which the main character randomly selects an opponent character to fight against.

E-G-B. Button Selection Performance The “button selection performance” is a type of “opponent character selection performance”, and is a performance in which the main character selects the battle character to fight against by operating the normal button 40.

E-H. Complete Performance The "Complete Performance" is a performance that is sometimes performed after the "Icon Acquisition Performance", and is a performance that introduces the appearing characters in order.

Next, the performance executed in the "jackpot performance mode" will be specifically explained.

First, the "icon acquisition effect" will be explained. The performance control microcomputer 121 can execute the "SMALL icon acquisition performance" in the "jackpot performance mode" when the "jackpot game X9" is executed by the stop display of the "small win b symbol", The "BIG icon acquisition performance" can be executed in the "jackpot performance mode" when the "jackpot game The "Small hit B symbol" is a stop symbol of the special pattern that may be controlled to the "Low probability high base gaming state" with the upper limit of one time after that, and the "Small hit A symbol" is This is a stop symbol of a special symbol that may be controlled to a "low probability high base gaming state" with a frequency of 99 times.

As shown in FIG. 36, the performance storage unit 121b of the performance control microcomputer 121 stores SMALL counters 124a1, 124a2, 124a3 and BIG counters 125a1, 125a2, 125a3. When the performance control microcomputer 121 is controlled to the "low probability low base game state", the "SMALL BIG counter 125a1, 125a2, 125a3 according to the start of the jackpot game after the numerical value of counter 124a1, 124a2, 124a3 is incremented by 1 and the "small win a symbol" is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the special symbol. Add "+1" to any value.

The SMALL counters 124a1, 124a2, and 124a3 each consist of a numerical value from "0" to "1", and when the "low probability low base gaming state" is controlled, the "low probability high base gaming state" with the upper limit number of times is 1. This corresponds to the number of times the "Jackpot Game On the other hand, the BIG counters 125a1, 125a2, and 125a3 each consist of a numerical value from "0" to "1", and when the "low probability low base gaming state" is controlled, the "low probability" upper limit number of times is 99. This corresponds to the number of times the "jackpot game

37 to 41 are flowcharts showing the flow of "OP command input processing" in which the numerical values of SMALL counters 124a1, 124a2, 124a3 and BIG counters 125a1, 125a2, 125a3 are updated. The production control microcomputer 121 performs "OP command input processing" when an OP command is input to the production input section 121a.

In the "OP command input process", as shown in FIG. 37A, "low/low time processing" (S100) and "low/high time processing" (S101) are performed, , 124a2, 124a3 and the BIG counters 125a1, 125a2, 125a3 are particularly related to the "low/low time processing" in S100. Explain details.

In the "low/low time processing", as shown in FIG. 37(B), first, it is determined whether the stop symbol of the special symbol is the "small winning a symbol" (S1001). Then, if it is determined that it is a "small winning a symbol" (S1001: YES), the process advances to S1002, and if it is determined that it is not a "small winning a symbol" (S1001: NO), the process advances to S1004.

When the process advances from S1001 to S1002, it is determined whether or not the numerical values of the BIG counters 125a1, 125a2, 125a3 are all "1". If it is determined that they are all "1" (S1002: YES), the "low/low" If it is determined that even one is not "1" (S1002: NO), the process proceeds to S1003. Then, in S1003, "BIG counter update processing" is performed, and the "low/low time processing" is ended. Details of the "BIG counter update process" will be described later.

On the other hand, when proceeding from S1001 to S1004, it is determined whether the stop symbol of the special symbol is a "small hit b symbol" or not, and if it is determined that it is not a "small win b symbol" (S1004: NO) "low/ While ending the "low time process", if it is determined that it is a "small hit b symbol" (S1004: YES), the process advances to S1005.

When the process advances from S1004 to S1005, it is determined whether the numerical values of the SMALL counters 124a1, 124a2, 124a3 are all "1", and if it is determined that they are all "1" (S1005: YES), the "low/low" If it is determined that even one is not "1" (S1005: NO), the process proceeds to S1006. Then, in S1006, "SMALL counter update processing" is performed, and the "low/low time processing" is ended. Details of the "SMALL counter update process" will be described later.

Here, the above-mentioned "BIG counter update process" will be explained. "BIG counter update processing" is processing for updating the numerical values of BIG counters 125a1, 125a2, and 125a3. In the "BIG counter update process", as shown in FIG. S10033) are performed.

The "BIG update process at character A" is a process that is performed when the "character A battle performance" is performed in the special pattern variation performance that corresponds to the variable display of the special pattern in which the "small hit a symbol" is stopped and displayed. , "BIG update process at character B" is a process that is performed when "Character B battle performance" is performed in the special pattern variation performance that corresponds to the variable display of the special pattern in which the "small hit a symbol" is stopped and displayed. Yes, "BIG update process at character C" is a process that is performed when "Character C battle performance" is performed in the special pattern variation performance that corresponds to the variable display of the special pattern in which the "small hit a symbol" is stopped and displayed. It is.

In the "BIG update process for character A", as shown in FIG. 39(A), first, it is determined whether the value of the BIG counter 125a1 is "1" (S100311). If it is determined that it is "1" (S100311: YES), the "BIG update process for character A" is ended, while if it is determined that it is not "1" (S100311: NO), the process proceeds to S100312. Then, in S100312, the value of the BIG counter 125a1 is incremented by "+1", the process proceeds to S100313, the effect BA flag is turned ON, and the "BIG update process for character A" is ended. The performance BA flag is a flag for performing a "BIG icon acquisition performance."

In the "BIG update process for character B", as shown in FIG. 39(B), first, it is determined whether the value of the BIG counter 125a2 is "1" (S100321). If it is determined that it is "1" (S100321: YES), the "BIG update process for character B" is ended, while if it is determined that it is not "1" (S100321: NO), the process advances to S100322. Then, in S100322, the value of the BIG counter 125a2 is incremented by "+1", the process proceeds to S100323, the effect BB flag is turned ON, and the "BIG update process for character B" is ended. The performance BB flag is a flag for performing a "BIG icon acquisition performance."

In the "BIG update process for character C", as shown in FIG. 39(C), it is first determined whether the value of the BIG counter 125a3 is "1" (S100331). If it is determined that it is "1" (S100331: YES), the "BIG update process for character C" is ended, while if it is determined that it is not "1" (S100331: NO), the process proceeds to S100332. Then, in S100332, the value of the BIG counter 125a3 is incremented by "+1", the process proceeds to S100333, the effect BC flag is turned ON, and the "BIG update process at character C" is ended. The effect BC flag is a flag for performing a "BIG icon acquisition effect."

Next, the above-mentioned "SMALL counter update process" will be explained. The "SMALL counter update process" is a process for updating the numerical values of the SMALL counters 124a1, 124a2, and 124a3. In the "SMALL counter update process", as shown in FIG. S10063) are performed.

“Character A time SMALL update process” is a process that is performed when “Character A battle effect” is performed in the special figure variation effect corresponding to the variable display of the special figure in which the “small winning b symbol” is stopped and displayed. , ``Character B time SMALL update process'' is a process that is performed when ``Character B battle effect'' is performed in the special figure variation effect corresponding to the variable display of the special figure in which the ``small hit b symbol'' is stopped and displayed. Yes, "Small update process at character C" is a process that is performed when "Character C battle performance" is performed in the special pattern variation performance that corresponds to the variable display of the special pattern in which the "small hit b symbol" is stopped and displayed. It is.

In the "character A time SMALL update process", as shown in FIG. 41(A), first, it is determined whether the numerical value of the SMALL counter 124a1 is "1" (S100611). If it is determined that the value is "1" (S100611: YES), the "character A SMALL update process" is terminated, whereas if it is determined that it is not "1" (S100611: NO), the process proceeds to S100612. Then, in S100612, the numerical value of the SMALL counter 124a1 is incremented by 1, the process proceeds to S100613, the production SA flag is turned ON, and the "character A time SMALL update process" is ended. The performance SA flag is a flag for performing a "SMALL icon acquisition performance."

Furthermore, in the "character B time SMALL update process", as shown in FIG. 41(B), it is first determined whether the numerical value of the SMALL counter 124a2 is "1" (S100621). If it is determined that the value is "1" (S100621: YES), the "Small update process for character B" is terminated, whereas if it is determined that it is not "1" (S100621: NO), the process proceeds to S100622. Then, in S100622, the numerical value of the SMALL counter 124a2 is incremented by "+1", the process proceeds to S100623, the effect SB flag is turned ON, and the "SMALL update process at character B" is ended. The performance SB flag is a flag for performing a "SMALL icon acquisition performance."

Furthermore, in the "character C time SMALL update process", as shown in FIG. 41(C), it is first determined whether the numerical value of the SMALL counter 124a3 is "1" (S100631). If it is determined that it is "1" (S100631: YES), the "Small update process for character C" is terminated, while if it is determined that it is not "1" (S100631: NO), the process advances to S100632. Then, in S100632, the numerical value of the SMALL counter 124a3 is incremented by "+1", the process proceeds to S100633, the effect SC flag is turned ON, and the "SMALL update process at character C" is ended. The performance SC flag is a flag for performing a "SMALL icon acquisition performance."

Furthermore, the numerical values of the SMALL counters 124a1, 124a2, 124a3 and the numerical values of the BIG counters 125a1, 125a2, 125a3 are cleared (" 0).

When the performance control microcomputer 121 turns on the performance SA flag, performance SB flag, and performance SC flag, it executes the "SMALL icon acquisition performance" and turns on the performance BA flag, performance BB flag, and performance BC flag. If so, the "BIG icon acquisition effect" is executed. Note that each flag is turned OFF when the corresponding "SMALL icon acquisition performance" or "BIG icon acquisition performance" is executed.

FIGS. 42(A) to 42(C) are diagrams showing how the "SMALL icon acquisition effect" is performed. Here, in the "V challenge mode", a game ball passes through the specific area 16 in a small winning game performed by the stop display of the "small winning b symbol", and a "jackpot game X9" is performed. .

When the game ball passes through the specific area 16 in the small winning game, as shown in FIG. ) is displayed on the display section 50a. Then, when the first round game in the "jackpot game X9" starts, a "SMALL icon acquisition performance" is performed.

In the "SMALL icon acquisition effect", as shown in FIG. 42(B), a character A image G205 representing character A, a character B image G206 representing character B, and a character C image G207 representing character C are displayed. A small icon image G501 (here, an icon image including a character image of "victory") is displayed on the left side of the display section 50a. Thereafter, when the effect SA flag is ON, the SMALL icon image G501 moves onto the character A image G205, and when the effect SB flag is ON, the SMALL icon image G501 moves onto the character B image G206, and when the effect SC flag is set to When ON, the SMALL icon image G501 moves onto the character C image G207. FIG. 42C shows a case where the SMALL icon image G501 has been moved onto the character A image G205.

Note that the SMALL icon image G501 displayed in the "SMALL icon acquisition performance" will be used as the next "SMALL icon acquisition performance" or "BIG icon acquisition performance" if the numerical values of the SMALL counters 124a1, 124a2, and 124a3 are not cleared. It will be displayed again in . That is, the SMALL icon image G501 may be displayed on all of the character A image G205, the character B image G206, and the character C image G207.

FIGS. 43(A) to 43(C) are diagrams showing how the "BIG icon acquisition effect" is performed. Here, in the "V Challenge Mode", a game ball passes through the specific area 16 in a small winning game performed by the stop display of the "small winning a symbol", and a "jackpot game X9" is performed. .

When the game ball passes through the specific area 16 in the small winning game, as shown in FIG. 43(A), a passing image G500b (here, "VGET x 3" character image) is displayed on the display section 50a. Then, when the first round game in the "Jackpot Game X9" starts, a "BIG icon acquisition performance" is performed.

In the "BIG icon acquisition effect", as shown in FIG. 43(B), a character A image G205 representing character A, a character B image G206 representing character B, and a character C image G207 representing character C are displayed. A BIG icon image G502 (here, an icon image including a character image of "Complete Victory") is displayed on the left side of the display section 50a. Thereafter, when the effect BA flag is ON, the BIG icon image G502 moves onto the character A image G205, and when the effect BB flag is ON, the BIG icon image G502 moves onto the character B image G206, and when the effect BC flag is set to When ON, the BIG icon image G502 moves onto the character C image G207. FIG. 43(C) shows a case where the BIG icon image G502 has been moved onto the character B image G206.

In addition, the BIG icon image G502 displayed in the "BIG icon acquisition performance" will be displayed in the next "SMALL icon acquisition performance" or "BIG icon acquisition performance" if the values of the BIG counters 125a1, 125a2, and 125a3 are not cleared. It will be displayed again in . That is, the BIG icon image G502 may be displayed on all of the character A image G205, the character B image G206, and the character C image G207.

Here, the destinations to which the SMALL icon image G501 and the BIG icon image G502 are moved will be explained. As explained in the second embodiment above, the "battle performance" performed in the "V challenge mode" or "revenge mode" includes the "character A battle performance" in which the main character fights against character A, There are three types of "battle effects": a "character B battle effect" in which the main character fights against character B, and a "character C battle effect" in which the main character fights against character C.

Then, in the "battle effect", when the main character defeats any of character A, character B, and character C (see Figure 25 (B), Figure 26 (B), and Figure 27 (B)), a small winning game is played. When the game ball passes through the specific area 16 in this small winning game, a "big winning game X9" is performed.

At this time, if the "SMALL icon acquisition performance" is performed after the main character defeats character A in the "Character A battle performance", the SMALL icon image G501 moves over the character A image G205, and the "Character B If the "SMALL icon acquisition effect" is performed after the main character defeats character B in the "battle effect", the SMALL icon image G501 moves onto the character B image G206, and the main character If the "SMALL icon acquisition effect" is performed after the character C is shot, the SMALL icon image G501 moves onto the character C image G207.

On the other hand, if the "BIG icon acquisition effect" is performed after the main character defeats character A in the "Character A battle effect", the BIG icon image G502 moves above the character A image G205, and the "Character B battle effect" is performed. If the "BIG icon acquisition effect" is performed after the main character defeats character B in the "effect", the BIG icon image G502 moves onto the character B image G206, and the main character defeats character B in the "character C battle effect". When the "BIG icon acquisition effect" is performed after character C is shot, the BIG icon image G502 moves onto the character C image G207.

In other words, the SMALL icon image G501 and the BIG icon image G502 displayed on the character A image G205 function as images indicating that the main character has defeated the character A, and the SMALL icon image G502 displayed on the character B image G206 G501 and BIG icon image G502 function as images indicating that the main character has defeated character B, and SMALL icon image G501 and BIG icon image G502 displayed on character C image G207 function as images that indicate that the main character has defeated character C. It functions as an image to show that the shot has been taken.

Next, the "opponent character selection effect" will be explained. The performance control microcomputer 121 can execute the "opponent character selection performance" after executing the "SMALL icon acquisition performance" or the "BIG icon acquisition performance" in the "jackpot performance mode" in which the "jackpot game X9" is executed. It is.

The production control microcomputer 121 selects the "competing character" when any of the numerical values of the SMALL counters 124a1, 124a2, 124a3 is "0" and any of the numerical values of the BIG counters 125a1, 125a2, 125a3 is "0". When the "auto selection effect" is executed as the "selection effect" and the values of the SMALL counters 124a1, 124a2, 124a3 are all ``1'', or the values of the BIG counters 125a1, 125a2, 125a3 are all ``1''. , Execute the "button selection effect" as the "opponent character selection effect".

FIGS. 44(A) to 44(B) are diagrams showing how the "auto selection effect" is performed. Here, a case will be exemplified in which the "auto selection effect" is performed after the "SMALL icon acquisition effect".

As shown in FIG. 44(A), when the SMALL icon image G501 is displayed in the "SMALL icon acquisition effect" (here, on the character A image G205), the "auto selection effect" is then performed.

In the "auto selection effect", any one of the character A image G205, character B image G206, and character C image G207 blinks at high speed, and the player is notified that the character in the image blinking at high speed has been selected. It is suggested. It should be noted that which of the character A image G205, character B image G206, and character C image G207 will be displayed blinking at high speed is randomly selected by lottery by the effect control microcomputer 121. FIG. 44(B) shows that the character B image G206 blinks at high speed and the character B is selected.

FIGS. 45(A) to 45(E) are diagrams showing how the "button selection effect" is performed. Here, a case will be exemplified in which the "button selection effect" is performed after the "SMALL icon acquisition effect".

As shown in FIG. 45(A), when the SMALL icon image G501 is displayed in the "SMALL icon acquisition effect" (here, on the character A image G205), the "button selection effect" is then performed.

In the "button selection effect", first, the valid operation time (for example, 4 seconds) of the normal button 40 is set, and as shown in FIG. 45(B), a button image G700 imitating the normal button 40 is displayed on the display section 50a. At the same time, among the character A image G205, the character B image G206, and the character C image G207, only the character A image G205 is displayed blinking at a low speed. Then, when the normal button 40 is operated within the valid operation time of the normal button 40, the character B image G206 is switched to blinking at a low speed, as shown in FIG. 43(C). If the normal button 40 is further operated within the valid operation time of the normal button 40, the character C image G207 is switched to blinking at a low speed, as shown in FIG. 45(D).

Thereafter, each time the normal button 40 is operated within the valid operation time of the normal button 40, the image displayed flashing at a low speed is switched. Then, when the valid operation time of the normal button 40 ends, the button image G700 is erased, and the low-speed blinking display switches to the high-speed blinking display, as shown in FIG. 45(E). It is suggested to the player that the character whose image is shown has been selected. FIG. 45(E) shows that the character C image G207 blinks at high speed and the character C is selected.

When character A is selected in "auto selection effect" or "button selection effect," "character A battle effect" is forcibly performed as the subsequent "battle effect," and when character B is selected, As a subsequent "battle performance," a "Character B battle performance" is forcibly performed, and when character C is selected, a "Character C battle performance" is forcibly performed as a subsequent "battle performance." In other words, it can be said that the "auto selection effect" and the "button selection effect" are effects for selecting the type of character that the main character will fight against in the subsequent "battle effect."

In the second embodiment described above, when the fluctuation pattern is "Character A small win fluctuation" (THP033A) or "Character A loss fluctuation" (THP025A), "Character A battle effect" is performed, and when the fluctuation pattern is "Character B In the case of "Small hit variation" (THP032A), "Character B loss variation" (THP024A), "Character B battle effect" is performed, and the variation pattern is "Character C small win variation" (THP031A), "Character C loss variation" (THP023A), "Character C battle effect" is performed, but in the third embodiment, "Character A small winning variation", "Character B small winning variation", "Character C small winning variation" The three fluctuation patterns are integrated into one fluctuation pattern, and the three fluctuation patterns of "Character A loss fluctuation", "Character B loss fluctuation", and "Character C loss fluctuation" are integrated into one fluctuation pattern. In the case of these variable patterns, one of "Character A battle effect", "Character B battle effect", and "Character C battle effect" will be performed depending on the selection result of "Opponent character selection effect". It is preferable to

Next, "complete performance" will be explained. The performance control microcomputer 121 is capable of executing the "complete performance" after executing the "SMALL icon acquisition performance" or the "BIG icon acquisition performance" in the "jackpot performance mode" in which the "jackpot game X9" is executed. .

The production control microcomputer 121 selects a "complete production" when all of the numerical values of the SMALL counters 124a1, 124a2, and 124a3 are "1" and the numerical values of the BIG counters 125a1, 125a2, and 125a3 are all "1". Execute.

FIGS. 46(A) to 46(E) are diagrams showing how the "complete effect" is performed. As shown in FIG. 46(A), in the "SMALL icon acquisition performance" and the "BIG icon acquisition performance", the SMALL icon image G501 and the BIG When both icon images G502 are displayed, a "complete effect" is then performed.

In the "complete performance", as shown in FIG. 46(B), a character A image G205 and a profile A image G600 showing the profile of character A are displayed on the display section 50a. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 46(C), a character B image G206 and a profile B image G601 showing the profile of character B are displayed on the display section 50a. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 46(D), a character C image G207 and a profile C image G602 showing the profile of the character C are displayed on the display section 50a. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 46(E), a main character image G200 and a profile D image G603 showing the profile of the main character are displayed on the display section 50a.

In this way, the appearing characters are introduced in order, and when all the appearing characters have been introduced, the "complete performance" ends.

<Consideration of the third embodiment>
The pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the third embodiment will be considered below. First, let's consider the "opponent character selection effect". In the "SMALL icon acquisition performance" or the "BIG icon acquisition performance", when the SMALL icon image G501 or the BIG icon image G502 is displayed for the character that the main character has shot in the "battle performance", the "SMALL icon acquisition performance" Alternatively, after the "BIG icon acquisition performance", the "opponent character selection performance" is performed. At this time, if the SMALL icon image G501 is displayed for all of Character A, Character B, and Character C, or if the BIG icon image G502 is displayed, the "Button A selection performance will be held. In the "button selection performance", the player can operate the normal button 40 to select a battle character in the "battle performance" to be performed thereafter. Therefore, for example, if the BIG icon image G502 is not displayed on the character C image G207, the BIG icon image G502 can be efficiently displayed for the character C by selecting the character C as the battle character. In other words, the "button selection effect" as the "opponent character selection effect" is an auxiliary effect for efficiently displaying the SMALL icon image G501 or the BIG icon image G502 for all characters A, B, and C. It can be said that

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

(5) It was possible to display three SMALL icon images G501 with the "SMALL icon acquisition performance" and that it was possible to display three BIG icon images G502 with the "BIG icon acquisition performance". When one of the conditions is met, the "auto selection effect" as the "opponent character selection effect" is changed to the "button selection effect," which can stimulate the player's desire to satisfy the condition. , it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(6) It was possible to display three SMALL icon images G501 with the "SMALL icon acquisition performance" and that it was possible to display three BIG icon images G502 with the "BIG icon acquisition performance". When both conditions are met, a "complete performance" is executed, which can stimulate the player's desire to meet the conditions and increase the interest of the game.

(7) When the "button selection effect" is executed as the "competition character selection effect", it becomes possible to select the opponent character in the subsequent "battle effect" by operating the normal button 40, so any character can be selected. In contrast, it is possible to display the SMALL icon image G501 or the BIG icon image G502, thereby increasing the interest of the game.

<Modification examples of the basic embodiment, the first embodiment, the second embodiment, and the third embodiment>
Modifications of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the basic embodiment, first embodiment, second embodiment, and third embodiment 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.

In the first embodiment, the "low probability high base game state" with an upper limit of 99 times is not controlled when a jackpot game is played by landing a game ball in the first starting port 11. However, even if a jackpot game is played by landing a game ball in the first starting hole 11, the system may be controlled to a "low probability high base game state" with an upper limit of 99 times. It's okay. In this case, the upper limit number of times is controlled to be a "low probability high base gaming state" of 99 times at a lower rate than when a jackpot game is played by landing a game ball in the second starting hole 12. is preferred.

Further, in the first embodiment, when a jackpot game is performed by landing a game ball into the second starting port 12, the upper limit number of times is controlled to be 1, which is a "low probability high base game state". There are times when the game is controlled to a "low probability high base game state" with an upper limit of 99 times, but when a jackpot game is performed by landing a game ball in the second starting port 12. In this case, the upper limit number of times may be controlled to be ``low probability high base gaming state'' of 99 times.

In addition, in the second embodiment, the suggestion of the possibility that a jackpot game will be played in the "roulette performance" is made individually for all special figures 2 pending, but for some special figures 2 pending. It may also be configured to be performed only for.

Further, in the second embodiment, the static display of the character symbols in the "roulette effect" is performed when the normal button 40 is operated, and is not displayed when the normal button 40 is not operated. The operation is not limited to the operation of the normal button 40, as long as it is possible to select whether or not to stop displaying the character symbols according to the player's intention. For example, the stop display of character symbols in a "roulette performance" is performed when a game ball launched by operating the handle 72k enters the general prize winning hole 10, and the game ball is displayed as a regular prize without operating the handle 72k. It may also be possible to prevent the prize from being played by not winning the prize in the winning hole 10.

Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the stop display of the character symbol in the "roulette effect" is performed when the normal button 40 is operated within the valid operation time, and the normal button 40 is not operated within the valid operation time. However, even if the normal button 40 is not operated within the effective operation time, the normal button 40 is not operated. good.

Further, in the second embodiment, the character symbols stopped and displayed in the "roulette effect" do not change after that, but they may change after that. For example, after another character pattern is once stopped and displayed inside the enlarged panel image G402, when that panel image G402 is reduced and returned to its original position, it changes to the character pattern selected by the roulette effect selection table 123a1. You may also do this.

Further, in the second embodiment, the "roulette effect" is performed while the second special symbol is being displayed in a stopped state, but it may be performed while the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner.

In addition, in the second embodiment, the appearance of the movable body 55k on the board in the "preparation effect" has the same content regardless of whether the result of the jackpot determination is a "big hit win" or a "small win win." However, the content may be different depending on whether the result of the jackpot determination is a "big hit win" or a "small win win." For example, if the result of the jackpot determination is a "big hit win", the on-board movable body 55k is made to appear on the display section 50a, while if the result of the jackpot determination is a "small win win" Alternatively, an image suggesting a small win may be displayed on the display section 50a without the on-board movable body 55k appearing on the display section 50a.

Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the suggestion that a jackpot game or a small win game will be played in the "preparation performance" is realized by the appearance of the movable body 55k on the board. It is only necessary to be able to recognize that this is performed, and is not limited to the appearance on the movable body 55k on the board. For example, the suggestion that a jackpot game or a small win game will be played in the "preparation performance" may be realized by the normal button 40 vibrating.

In addition, in the third embodiment, the "BIG icon acquisition performance" is performed on the condition that "Jackpot game X9" is executed by the stop display of the "small winning a symbol", and the "SMALL icon acquisition performance" is It is set to be played on the condition that "Jackpot Game It is not limited to this. For example, a "BIG icon acquisition performance" is performed on the condition that "Jackpot game X10" is executed, and a "SMALL icon acquisition performance" is performed on the condition that "Jackpot game X9" is executed. You can also do it.

Further, in the third embodiment, the "button selection effect" as the "opponent character selection effect" is such that three SMALL icon images G501 are displayed (the SMALL counters 124a1, 124a2, and 124a3 are all "1"); Alternatively, the condition is that three BIG icon images G502 are displayed (BIG counters 125a1, 125a2, 125a3 are all "1"), but the conditions for "button selection effect" are , but not limited to this. For example, in the "button selection effect" as the "opponent character selection effect," both the SMALL icon image G501 and the BIG icon image G502 are displayed for the character A (the SMALL counter 124a is "1" and the BIG counter 125a1 is may be performed on the condition that "1").

Further, in the third embodiment, the selection of the battle character in the "button selection effect" is performed by operating the normal button 40, but the SMALL icon image G501 or the BIG icon image G502 that is not displayed yet is displayed. The operation is not limited to the operation of the normal button 40 as long as it is easy. For example, in the "button selection effect", the battle character associated with the SMALL icon image G501 or the BIG icon image G502 that has not yet been displayed may be forcibly selected.

Further, in the third embodiment, the presentation content of the "complete presentation" is an introduction to the appearing characters, but the presentation is not limited to the introduction of the appearing characters, as long as it is a presentation that cannot normally be seen.

In addition, in the third embodiment, "SMALL icon acquisition performance", "BIG icon acquisition performance", "opponent character selection performance", and "complete performance" are performed when the "jackpot performance mode" is set. However, this is not limited to when the "jackpot production mode" is set. For example, "SMALL icon acquisition performance", "BIG icon acquisition performance", "opponent character selection performance", and "complete performance" are performed in the first special figure variation performance after the end of "Jackpot game X9". Also good.

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

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

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

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

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

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

<Invention disclosed in the first embodiment, second embodiment, or third embodiment>
The following inventions A to B have been disclosed up to the previous paragraph in this [Detailed Description of the Invention]. In the descriptions of Inventions A to B, the names and expressions of corresponding components in the embodiments of the invention described above, and the symbols used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, elements such as means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. Invention A is a generic term for inventions A1 to A4 below, and invention B is a generic term for inventions B1 to B3 below.

The gaming machine according to invention A1 is
a first determination means for making a first determination (jackpot determination) as to whether or not to perform a special game (big win game, small win game) that is advantageous to the player;
a second determination means that performs a second determination (pre-read determination) as to whether or not the special game will be played before the first determination;
After the special game, a game state control means capable of setting an advantageous game state (low probability high base game state) advantageous to the player;
A performance execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) that executes a performance using a predetermined performance means,
The advantageous gaming state includes a specific advantageous gaming state that can be continued until the end of a specific period (the upper limit is 99 times),
The gaming state control means includes:
When the special game is played during a predetermined period after the end of the advantageous gaming state (the number of variable displays of the second special symbol equal to the number of reserved special symbols 2), after the special game, the specific advantageous gaming state is entered. Sometimes,
The performance execution means is
Based on the result of the second determination, it is possible to execute a suggestive performance (roulette performance) that can suggest the possibility that the special game will be played during the predetermined period;
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to invention A1,
The specific advantageous gaming state is more likely to occur after the special game when the special game is played during the predetermined period than when the special game is played after the predetermined period ends;
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention A3 is
A gaming machine according to invention A1 or invention A2,
The performance means includes operation means (normal button 40, handle 72k) that allows the player to perform specific operations,
The performance execution means is
If the specific operation is not performed on the operation means, the possibility is not suggested in the suggestion effect;
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention A4 is
A gaming machine according to invention A1 or invention A2,
The performance means includes operation means (normal button 40, handle 72k) that allows the player to perform specific operations,
The performance execution means is
when the specific operation is performed on the operation means, the suggestion effect does not suggest the possibility;
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention B1 is
A special game execution means capable of executing a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player;
A performance execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) that executes a performance using a predetermined performance means,
The special games include a first special game (“jackpot game X9” with “small win a symbol”) and a second special game (“jackpot game X9” with “small win b symbol”),
The performance execution means is
A first condition based on the execution of the first special game (the numerical values of the SMALL counters 124a1, 124a2, and 124a3 are all "1"), and a second condition based on the execution of the second special game (BIG counter 125a1, 125a2, 125a3 are all "1"), a first establishment effect (button selection effect) is executed in response to one of them being established.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention B2 is
A gaming machine according to invention B1,
The performance execution means is
executing a second fulfillment effect (complete effect) in response to both the first condition and the second condition being satisfied;
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention B3 is
A gaming machine according to invention B2,
The first fulfillment performance is a performance (selection of character type by operating the normal button 40) that assists the fulfillment of the first condition or the second condition.
It is characterized by

40...Normal button 50...Image display device 50a...Display section 72k...Handle 101...Microcomputer 121 for game control...Microcomputer 124a1, 124a2, 124a3...SMALL counter 125a1, 125a2, 125a3...BIG counter G200...Main character image G205 ...Character A image G206...Character B image G207...Character C image G402...Panel image G501...SMALL icon image G502...BIG icon image

Claims (1)

a first determination means for making a first determination as to whether or not to play a special game advantageous to the player;
a symbol display means for variably displaying a predetermined symbol based on the result of the first determination;
a second determination means for making a second determination as to whether or not the special game is to be played before the first determination;
after the special game, a game state control means capable of bringing the player into an advantageous game state;
A performance execution means for performing a performance using a predetermined performance means,
The advantageous gaming state includes a specific advantageous gaming state that can continue until the end of a specific period,
The gaming state control means includes:
When the special game is played during a predetermined period after the end of the advantageous gaming state, the specific advantageous gaming state may be entered after the special game,
The performance execution means is
When the advantageous game state is entered after the special game, if it is determined by the first determination in the advantageous game state that the special game is not to be performed, the special game is executed in the middle of the variable display of the predetermined symbol. Suggesting the possibility that the special game will be played during the predetermined period based on the result of the second determination after the variable display of the predetermined symbol ends without indicating that it has been determined that the special game will not be played. While it is possible to execute a possible suggesting effect, when it is determined by the first judgment in the advantageous gaming state that the special game is to be performed, a predetermined special effect is executed in the middle of the variable display of the predetermined symbol. It is possible and
When the special performance is executed, the suggestive performance is not executed even after the variable display of the predetermined symbol is finished;
A gaming machine characterized by:

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