JP7387186B2 - 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.

Further, in a gaming machine, a movable board accessory is provided at a retracted position that is retracted from the symbol display means, and a gimmick performance is performed in which the movable board accessory moves from the retracted position to the operating position. For example, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 below, when a lever operation input is detected within the valid operation period, a gimmick performance is performed in response to the lever operation input.

JP2017-51242A

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 this specification includes an operable movable body, a winning opening having a specific area through which a game ball can pass, and a performance execution means that executes a performance using a performance means including the movable body. , the effect executing means is capable of executing a passing effect in which the movable body moves in response to the game ball passing through the specific area, and in the passing effect, the movable body moves in a first direction. The present invention is characterized in that there is a first passage effect in which the movable body operates in a second movement manner different from the first movement manner.

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 performance. 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. It is a front view of a movable body on a board. 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. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a V passing promotion effect. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a production control part. (A) is a V passing effect selection table, and (B) is a character effect selection table. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of character presentation. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a V passing effect. (A) is a time chart showing the first movement pattern of the left movable body and the right movable body, and (B) is a time chart showing the second movement pattern of the left movable body and the right movable body.

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 can perform 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 unit 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 27. 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, using FIG. 18, the on-board movable body 55k provided on the game board 1 will be explained. The on-board movable body 55k includes a left movable body 55Lk and a right movable body 55Rk, as shown in FIG. 18(A). The left movable body 55Lk and the right movable body 55Rk each include a drive motor (not shown) and movable body LEDs 55LL and 55RL that can emit light.

Each drive motor is constituted by a stepping motor that rotates at a rotational speed according to the number of steps based on a pulse signal, and is electrically connected to the production control microcomputer 121. The performance control microcomputer 121 can control the rotation of each drive motor to move the left movable body 55Lk and the right movable body 55Rk.

The left movable body 55Lk and the right movable body 55Rk are configured to be movable between a standby position shown in FIG. 18(B) and a lowermost position shown in FIG. 18(C). The performance control microcomputer 121 can move one or both of the left movable body 55Lk and the right movable body 55Rk to an arbitrary position by controlling the rotation of each drive motor.

The movable body LEDs 55LL, 55RL are electrically connected to the production control microcomputer 121, and the production control microcomputer 121 causes the movable body LEDs 55LL, 55RL to emit light, and causes the left movable body 55Lk and the right movable body 55Rk to light up or blink. Is possible.

In front of the movable body LEDs 55LL and 55RL, movable body lenses 55LLr and 55RLr are provided for diffusing the light emitted from the movable body LEDs 55LL and 55RL. The performance control microcomputer 121 can cause the left movable body 55Lk and the right movable body 55Rk to light up or blink in any color via the movable body lenses 55LLr and 55RLr by causing the movable body LEDs 55LL and 55RL to emit light. It is.

Next, stop symbols that can be selected by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained using FIG. 20. As shown in FIG. 19, 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. 20 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 Figure 20, the types of stop symbols are "Jackpot X4 symbols", "Jackpot Z4 symbols", "Jackpot X10 symbols", "Jackpot X6 symbols", "Small win A symbols", "Small win B symbols" There are seven types of stopping symbols: , "Loss A symbol". The game control microcomputer 101 selects the stop symbols at the selection ratio shown in FIG.

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 X10 symbol" will be 50%, If the jackpot X6 symbol is selected 50% of the time, and the jackpot determination result is a small win, the small win A symbol is selected 50% of the time and the small 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 “1/8” 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 .

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the upper limit of the number of reserved special drawings 1 is set to "4" and the upper limit of the number of reserved special drawings 2 is set to "4", but each upper limit number can be changed as appropriate. Is possible.

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 six types of jackpot games: "Jackpot Game X4," "Jackpot Game Z4," "Jackpot Game X10," "Jackpot Game X6," "Jackpot Game X9," and "Jackpot Game (See Figure 20).

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.

Further, when the "Jackpot X10 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.

Moreover, when the "jackpot X6 symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, the "jackpot game X6" 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 winning A symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, a small winning game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened is executed, and a specific area of the second large winning opening 15 is executed in the small winning game. Only when the game ball passes through 16, the "jackpot game X9" 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 winning B symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, a small winning game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened is executed, and a specific area of the second large winning opening 15 is executed in the small winning game. Only when the game ball passes through 16, the "jackpot game X5" is executed. "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 "Jackpot Game Alternatively, it can be said that it is a jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player than "Jackpot Game X5". 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. 21. FIG. 21 is a time chart showing the flow of the small winning game. As shown in FIG. 21, when the "small win A symbol" or the "small win B symbol" is stopped and displayed as the 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 the small winning game passes through the specific area 16 without flowing down to the non-specific area 17. On the other hand, in the second passing state, since the distribution member 16k is in the advanced position, the liquid flows down on the distribution member 16k and passes through the non-specific area 17. Then, when the game ball passes through the specific area 16, if a small winning game is performed by the stop display of the "small winning A symbol", a "big winning game X9" is performed, and the "small winning B symbol" stops. If a small winning game is played according to the display, a “jackpot game X5” is played, while if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 16, either a “jackpot game is not carried out either.

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. In addition to the "low probability low base gaming state" which is controlled in the initial state (when the power is turned on), there is a "low probability high base gaming state" as types of gaming states (see FIG. 20).

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 X10 symbol" or "jackpot X6 symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, the jackpot game state where "jackpot game X10" is executed or "jackpot game X6" is executed After the jackpot gaming state, it is 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 20 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 "small win A symbol" or "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 "big win game X9" is selected. After the jackpot game state in which "Jackpot Game X5" is executed, or the jackpot game state in which "Jackpot Game X5" is executed, the "low probability high base game state" is controlled. This "low probability high base gaming state" continues until the number of variable displays of the second special symbol reaches the upper limit of 20 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 X10", "jackpot game X6", "jackpot game X9", or "jackpot game It can be said that this jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the "jackpot game Z4" which is not controlled by the "low probability high base game state". In addition, "jackpot game X10", "jackpot game X6", "jackpot game X9" or "jackpot game It can be said that this jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the "jackpot game Note that the upper limit number of times of the "low probability high base gaming state" can be changed as appropriate.

Next, the effects that can be executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 while the game control microcomputer 101 is executing a small winning game or a jackpot game will be explained. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute the following effects during a small winning game and a jackpot game.

A. V passing promotion performance "V passing promotion performance" is a performance that is sometimes performed in IT before opening in a small winning game, and is a performance that encourages the passage of the game ball to the specific area 16. The "V passing promotion performance" is performed when the second grand prize opening 15 having the specific area 16 is opened, so it functions as a performance that suggests that passing of the game ball to the specific area 16 is possible.

B. V passing performance "V passing performance" is a performance that may be performed in response to the game ball passing through the specific area 16 in a small winning game, and the left movable body 55Lk and the right movable body Rk are displayed on the display section 50a. It is a moving object that moves upwards. The "V passing effect" is performed when the game ball passes through the specific area 16, so it is an effect that suggests that the game ball has passed through the specific area 16, in other words, that a jackpot game will be played after that. Function.

B-1. Low Round Performance The "low round performance" is a type of "V passing performance", and is a movable body performance in which the left movable body 55Lk and the right movable body Rk move to an intermediate position on the display section 50a. The "low round performance" is followed by the "jackpot game X5", so it functions as a performance suggesting that the "jackpot game X5" will be played.

B-2. High Round Performance The "high round performance" is a type of "V passing performance", and is a movable body performance in which the left movable body 55Lk and the right movable body Rk move to the lowest position on the display section 50a. The "high round performance" is followed by the "jackpot game X9", so it functions as a performance suggesting that the "jackpot game X9" will be played.

C. Character Performance The "character performance" is a performance that is sometimes performed before the "V passing performance", and is a performance in which the main character appears. Since the "character performance" is followed by the "V passing performance", it functions as a performance suggesting that the "V passing performance" will be performed. Furthermore, since the "character presentation" is performed when the game ball passes through the specific area 16, it is an effect that suggests that the game ball has passed through the specific area 16, in other words, that a jackpot game will be played after that. It also functions as

C-1. Normal character production "Normal character production" is a type of "character production" and is a production in which a main character holding a sword appears. Since the "normal character performance" is followed by the "low round performance" or the "high round performance", it functions as a performance suggesting that the "low round performance" or the "high round performance" will be performed.

C-2. Special Character Production A ``special character production'' is a type of ``character production,'' and is a production in which a main character holding a gun appears. Since the "special character performance" is followed by the "high round performance", it functions as a performance that suggests that the "high round performance" will be performed.

Next, the performance performed in the small winning game and the jackpot game will be specifically explained.

First, the "V passing promotion effect" will be explained. The performance control microcomputer 121 can execute the "V passing promotion performance" in the IT before opening in the small winning game.

FIGS. 22(A) and 22(B) are diagrams showing how the "V passing promotion effect" is performed. When the "small winning symbol A" or "small winning symbol B" is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol of the special symbol, a small winning game accompanied by opening of the second large winning opening 15 is performed. Then, when the pre-opening IT in the small winning game is set, the "V passing promotion effect" is performed.

In the "V passing promotion effect", as shown in FIG. 22(A), a small win suggestion image G300 (here, a text image of "V Chance!") suggesting that a small win game is being played, A right-handed hitting image G301 (here, a text image of "right-handed hitting") for urging the player to pass the game ball to the specific area 16 is displayed on the display unit 50a. At this time, the movable body LEDs 55LL and 55RL emit light in a predetermined color (for example, red), and the left movable body 55Lk and the right movable body 55Rk light up.

After that, when the game ball that won the second big prize opening 15 passes through the specific area 16, as shown in FIG. 22(B), the small hit suggestion image G300 and the right hit image G301 are deleted, ' ends. At this time, the movable body LEDs 55LL and 55RL intermittently emit light in a predetermined luminous color (for example, rainbow color), and the left movable body 55Lk and right movable body 55Rk blink, indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 16. A suggested passing image G302 (here, a character image of "V") is displayed on the display section 50a. In addition, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 16 even though the second grand prize opening 15 has been opened, the "V passing promotion performance" will end by closing the second grand prize opening 15. do.

Next, the "character effect" and the "V passing effect" will be explained. The performance control microcomputer 121 can execute "character performance" and "V passing performance" in response to the game ball passing through the specific area 16 in the small winning game.

As shown in FIG. 23, the performance storage section 121b of the performance control microcomputer 121 stores a V passing performance selection table 123a1 and a character performance selection table 123a2. The performance control microcomputer 121 can select which of the "low round performance" and the "high round performance" to execute as the "V passing performance" using the V passing performance selection table 123a1, and selects whether to perform the character performance selection. Using the table 123a2, it is possible to select which of the "normal character presentation" and the "special character presentation" to perform as the "character presentation."

FIG. 24(A) is a diagram showing the contents of the V passing effect selection table 123a1. When the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol of the special symbol, the performance control microcomputer 121 refers to the type of the stop symbol of the special symbol and selects a "low round performance" and a "high round performance" as a "V passing performance". ” Select which one to execute.

Specifically, when the stop symbol of the special pattern is "Small hit A symbol", the execution of "high round performance" is selected 100% of the time, and the stop symbol of the special pattern is "Small hit B symbol". In this case, execution of the "low round effect" is selected at a rate of 100%.

In other words, when the "small win B symbol" that causes the "big win game The "low round performance" functions as a performance that suggests that the "jackpot game X5" will be played afterwards. On the other hand, when the "small win A symbol" that causes the "big win game The "high round performance" functions as a performance that suggests that the "jackpot game X9" will be played afterwards.

When executing the "V passing performance", the performance control microcomputer 121 executes either the "low round performance" or the "high round performance" according to the selection result from the V passing performance selection table 123a1. Note that the selection ratio indicated by the V passing effect selection table 123a1 can be changed as appropriate.

FIG. 24(B) is a diagram showing the contents of the character presentation selection table 123a2. When the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol of the special symbol, the performance control microcomputer 121 refers to the type of stop symbol of the special symbol and the selection result from the V passing performance selection table 123a1, and selects a "character performance". , select whether to perform ``normal character presentation'' or ``special character presentation.''

Specifically, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is the "small hit A symbol" and the "high round performance" is selected as the "V passing performance", the execution of the "normal character performance" is 20%, execution of "special character performance" is selected 80% of the time, the stop symbol of the special symbol is "small hit B symbol", and "low round performance" is selected as the "V passing performance" If so, execution of the "normal character presentation" is selected at a rate of 100%, and execution of the "special character presentation" is not selected.

In other words, when a "low round effect" is performed that suggests that a "jackpot game When a ``high round performance'' is performed that suggests that a ``normal character performance'' will be performed, the setting is such that either the execution of the ``normal character performance'' or the execution of the ``special character performance'' is selected. Therefore, the "normal character performance" functions as a performance that suggests that a "high round performance" may be performed, and the "special character performance" functions as a performance that suggests that a "high round performance" may be performed. functions as

When performing the "character performance", the performance control microcomputer 121 executes either the "normal character performance" or the "special character performance" according to the selection result from the character performance selection table 123a2. Note that the selection ratio indicated by the character presentation selection table 123a2 can be changed as appropriate.

25(A) to 25(D) and FIG. 26(A) to FIG. 26(C) are diagrams showing how the "character effect" and the "V passing effect" are performed. When the game ball passes through the specific area 16, the "V passing promotion effect" ends, and the left movable body 55Lk and right movable body 55Rk blink and the passing image G302 is displayed (see FIG. 22(B)). , "character production" is performed. At this time, if execution of the "normal character performance" is selected by the character performance selection table 123a2, the "normal character performance" is performed as the "character performance", while the "special character performance" is selected by the character performance selection table 123a2. ” is selected, a “special character performance” is performed as a “character performance”.

In the "normal character presentation", as shown in FIG. 25(A), a main character image G200 representing a main character holding a sword is displayed on the display section 50a. Then, when a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed since the main character image G200 was displayed, the main character swings down the sword, as shown in FIG. 25(B). After that, if execution of the "low round effect" is selected by the V passing effect selection table 123a1, the "low round effect" is performed as the "V passing effect", while the "high round effect" is selected by the V passing effect selection table 123a1. If execution of the "round performance" is selected, the "high round performance" is performed as the "V passing performance".

On the other hand, in the "special character presentation", as shown in FIG. 25(C), a main character image G200 representing a main character holding a gun is displayed on the display section 50a. Then, when a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed since the main character image G200 was displayed, the main character performs a shooting action, as shown in FIG. 25(D). The "special character effect" is performed only when the execution of the "high round effect" is selected by the V passing effect selection table 123a1 (see FIG. 24(B)). A high round performance will be held.

In the "low round effect", the left movable body 55Lk and the right movable body 55Rk, as shown in FIG. Move from the standby position to the intermediate position. This suggests that "jackpot game X5" will be played.

On the other hand, in the "high round effect", the main character's sword swinging action performed in the "normal character effect" or the action of the main character shooting a gun performed in the "special character effect" is linked. , as shown in FIG. 26(B), the left movable body 55Lk and the right movable body 55Rk move from the standby position to the lowest position. This suggests that "Jackpot Game X9" will be played.

In this way, when the game ball passes through the specific area 16, the "low round performance" or the "high round performance" is performed after the "normal character performance" or the "special character performance", resulting in a "jackpot game X5" or It is suggested that "Jackpot Game X9" will be played.

Thereafter, when the post-release IT in the small winning game ends, the left movable body 55Lk and the right movable body 55Rk return to the standby position, and the "V passing effect" ends, as shown in FIG. 26(C). At this time, a jackpot start image G303 (here, a text image of "jackpot") indicating the start of a jackpot game is displayed on the display section 50a.

Here, the operation patterns of the left movable body 55Lk and the right movable body 55Rk in the "character effect" and "V passing effect" will be explained using FIG. 27. The performance control microcomputer 121 realizes "character performance" and "V passing performance" by controlling the rotation of the drive motor of the left movable body 55Lk and the drive motor of the right movable body 55Rk.

FIG. 27(A) is a time chart showing the first movement pattern of the left movable body 55Lk and the right movable body 55Rk when a "low round performance" is performed as a "V passing performance" after a "character performance", FIG. 27(B) is a time chart showing a second movement pattern of the left movable body 55Lk and the right movable body 55Rk when the "high round performance" is performed as the "V passing performance" after the "character performance".

In the first movement pattern, as shown in FIG. 27(A), when 2000 ms has elapsed from the start of the "character effect" (when the main character swings down the sword), the "V passing effect" is activated. In "low round performance", the drive motor of the left movable body 55Lk and the drive motor of the right movable body 55Rk each rotate forward, and the left movable body 55Lk and the right movable body 55Rk move from the standby position to the intermediate position. Then, when the left movable body 55Lk and the right movable body 55Rk continue to be in the intermediate position, and the IT after opening in the small winning game ends, the "low round performance" ends, and the drive motor of the left movable body 55Lk and the right The drive motors of the movable body 55Rk each rotate in reverse, and the left movable body 55Lk and the right movable body 55Rk move from the intermediate position to the standby position.

On the other hand, in the second movement pattern, as shown in FIG. 27(B), when 2000 ms has elapsed from the start of the "character production" (when the main character swings down a sword or shoots a gun), " In the "high round performance" as a "V passing performance", the drive motor of the left movable body 55Lk and the drive motor of the right movable body 55Rk rotate forward, and the left movable body 55Lk and the right movable body 55Rk move from the standby position to the lowest position. Move up to. Then, when the left movable body 55Lk and the right movable body 55Rk continue to be at the lowest position, and the IT after opening in the small winning game ends, the "high round effect" ends, and the drive motor of the left movable body 55Lk and The drive motors of the right movable body 55Rk rotate in reverse, and the left movable body 55Lk and the right movable body 55Rk move from the lowest position to the standby position.

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

(1) In the "V passing effect" performed by the game ball passing through the specific area 16, when the left movable body 55Lk and the right movable body 55Rk move from the standby position to the intermediate position, and when the left movable body 55Lk and the right Since there are times when the movable body 55Rk moves from the standby position to the lowest position, it is possible to diversify the performance mode of the "V passing performance" and increase the interest of the game.

(2) When the game ball passes through the specific area 16, if the "jackpot game On the other hand, when "Jackpot Game The operation mode of the body 55Lk and the right movable body 55Rk can suggest the type of jackpot game to be played subsequently, making it possible to increase the interest of the game.

(3) When the game ball passes through the specific area 16, if a "low round performance" is performed as a "V passing performance", a "normal character performance" is performed as a "character performance", and then a "normal character performance" is performed as a "character performance". When a ``high round effect'' is performed as a ``V passing effect'', both a ``normal character effect'' and a ``special character effect'' are performed as a ``character effect'', so depending on the type of ``character effect'', the subsequent In other words, it is possible to suggest the type of "V passing effect" that will be played later, or in other words, the type of jackpot game that will be played afterwards, making it possible to increase the interest of the game.

<Example of modification of basic embodiment and first embodiment>
Hereinafter, a modification example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the basic embodiment and the first embodiment will be described. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Further, the technical features in the above embodiments and the modified examples described below can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification.

In the first embodiment, a jackpot game is performed by the game ball passing through the specific area 16, but it is sufficient that the situation is advantageous to the player, and the jackpot game is not limited to being played. . For example, the game state may be set to a high probability state by the game ball passing through the specific area 16. In this case, the jackpot game is played using the second jackpot prize opening 15, and if the game ball passes through the specific area 16 during the jackpot game ball, the high probability state and time saving state are set after the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 16 during the jackpot game ball, it is preferable to enter the normal probability state and time saving state after the jackpot game ends.

Further, in the first embodiment, the left movable body 55Lk and the right movable body 55Rk are used in the "V passing effect", but other movable bodies may be used. For example, an under-board movable body may be installed in front of and below the display section 50a, and the under-board movable body may move in addition to the left movable body 55Lk and the right movable body 55Rk in the "V passing effect".

Further, in the first embodiment, in the "low round effect", the left movable body 55Lk and the right movable body 55Rk are moved from the standby position to the intermediate position, while in the "high round effect", the left movable body 55Lk and the right movable body 55Rk are moved from the standby position to the intermediate position. 55Lk and the right movable body 55Rk move from the standby position to the lowest position, but the operation modes of the left movable body 55Lk and the right movable body 55Rk are different between "low round effect" and "high round effect". The movement ranges of the left movable body 55Lk and the right movable body 55Rk are not limited to being different.

In addition, in the first embodiment, when the stop symbol of the special pattern is the "small hit A symbol", the "high round effect" is always performed as the "V passing effect", but the special pattern Even if the stop symbol is the "small hit A symbol", a "low round performance" may be performed as a "V passing performance". In this case, it is preferable that the "low round performance" is performed at a lower rate than the ratio of the "low round performance" that is performed when the stop symbol of the special symbol is the "small hit B symbol".

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, when the "high round performance" is performed, both the "normal character performance" and the "special character performance" are performed before the "high round performance". However, when a "high round performance" is performed, a "special character performance" may be performed without fail.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, when the "low round effect" is performed, the "normal character effect" is always performed before the "low round effect"; Even if it is performed, a "special character presentation" may be performed. In this case, it is preferable that the "special character performance" be performed at a lower rate than the ratio of the "special character performance" performed before the "high round performance."

Further, in the first embodiment, in the "V passing effect", both the left movable body 55Lk and the right movable body 55Rk move, but only one of the left movable body 55Lk and the right movable body 55Rk moves. It may be moved.

Further, in the first embodiment, the "character performance" and the "V passing performance" are performed during the small winning game, but they may be performed after the small winning game ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

<Invention disclosed in the first embodiment>
The following invention A is disclosed up to the previous paragraph in this [Detailed Description of the Invention]. In the description of invention A, the names and expressions of corresponding components in the embodiment of the invention described above, and the symbols used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, elements such as means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. Note that invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A3.

The gaming machine according to invention A1 is
An operable movable body (on-board movable body 55k),
A winning opening (second major winning opening 15) having a specific area (specific area 16) through which a game ball can pass;
A performance execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) that executes a performance using a performance means including the movable body,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to perform a passing effect (V passing effect) in which the movable body moves in response to the game ball passing through the specific area,
The passing effect includes a first passing effect (low round effect) in which the movable body operates in a first movement mode (movement to an intermediate position), and a first movement effect in which the movable body operates in a different mode from the first movement mode. There is a second passage effect (high round effect) that operates in the second operation mode (movement to the lowest position).
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to invention A1,
Further comprising a game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of creating a special game state (jackpot game state, time saving state) advantageous to the player,
The game control means is
When the game ball passes through the specific area, the special game state is a first special game state (jackpot game X5) and a second special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game state. There are times when you enter a special game state (jackpot game X9),
The performance execution means is
When entering the first special game state, the first passing performance may be executed as the passing performance, while when entering the second special gaming state, the passing performance may include the above-mentioned passing performance. A second passage effect may be performed,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention A3 is
A gaming machine according to invention A1 or invention A2,
The performance execution means is
Before executing the passing effect, it is possible to execute a suggestive effect (character effect) that suggests the possibility that the second passing effect may be executed as the passing effect;
It is characterized by

15...Second big prize opening 16...Specific area 55k...Movable body on board 55Lk...Left movable body 55Rk...Right movable body 55LL, 55RL...Movable body LED
55LLr, 55RLr...Movable lens 101...Microcomputer for game control 121...Microcomputer for production control G200...Main character image G300...Small hit suggestion image G301...Right hit image G302...Passing image

Claims (2)

A movable body that can operate,
a prize opening having a specific area through which a game ball can pass;
A small winning game execution means for executing a small winning game in which a game ball can enter the entry prize hole;
When a game ball passes through the specific area in the small winning game, a jackpot game execution means executes a predetermined jackpot game after the small winning game ends;
A performance execution means for performing a performance using a performance means including the movable body,
The performance execution means is
When the game ball passes through the specific area in the small winning game, after the small winning game ends, it is possible to perform a passing effect in which the movable body moves,
Before executing the passage effect, a predetermined suggestion effect can be executed,
The passage effect includes a first passage effect in which the movable body operates in a first operation mode, and a second passage effect in which the movable body operates in a second operation mode different from the first operation mode. , there is
The suggestive effect includes a special suggestive effect that suggests that the second passing effect is to be executed as the passing effect;
A gaming machine characterized by: The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The jackpot game execution means is
The predetermined jackpot game includes a first jackpot game and a second jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player than the first jackpot game.
The performance execution means is
When the first jackpot game is executed, the first passing effect may be executed as the passing effect, while when the second jackpot game is executed, the first passing effect may be executed as the passing effect. , the second passing effect may be executed;
A gaming machine characterized by:

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