JP7417996B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) in which a game is played by shooting game balls toward a gaming area formed on a gaming board.

A gaming machine is known that is provided with a first starting port and a second starting port into which game balls flowing down on the game board surface (gaming area) can enter. In such a gaming machine, a first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner when a game ball enters a first starting port, and a second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner when a game ball enters a second starting port. Then, when any special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, it becomes possible to execute a jackpot game in which a variable ball entrance hole such as a big winning hole becomes available for ball entry.

In recent years, as such a gaming machine, a gaming machine having a function of performing the above-mentioned variable display of the first special symbol and variable display of the second special symbol in parallel (so-called simultaneous variation function) has been proposed. (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2007-175083

However, the above-mentioned simultaneous variation function is a well-known technique for players, and there is a problem in that it cannot be said to sufficiently increase the interest in the game.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and aims to increase the interest in gaming in a gaming machine having a so-called simultaneous variation function.

In order to solve at least part of the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
a first variation execution means capable of executing a first variation that is a variation display of the first special symbol;
a first performance execution means capable of executing a first performance as a performance corresponding to the first variation;
a second variation execution means capable of executing a second variation that is a variation display of the second special symbol;
a second performance execution means capable of executing a second performance as a performance corresponding to the second variation;
Equipped with
The first variation and the second variation can be executed in parallel,
Even if the first variation and the second variation are executed in parallel, in a predetermined display area, either one of the first effect and the second effect is selected and executed. In gaming machines where it is possible,
If it is during the non- execution period, even if the second variation is started, the second effect will not be executed in the predetermined display area, and when the second variation is started, the second variation will not be executed as time passes. It is possible to start a change process related to a change in the aspect of the second performance,
When the non-execution period ends during execution of the second variation, an aspect of the second effect corresponding to the timing at which the non-execution period ends is derived based on the result of the change processing, and the predetermined display is performed. In the area, the second effect can be started from the derived mode.

Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention includes:
Equipped with a detection means capable of detecting game balls,
The non-execution period may end based on the detection of a game ball by the detection means.

Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention includes:
The non-execution period may end based on the start of the first variation.

Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention includes:
Equipped with a specific game execution means capable of executing a specific game in which the variable ball entry opening is in an open state,
The second variation execution means is capable of executing a specific variation in which the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol as the second variation,
The specific game execution means is capable of executing the specific game based on the execution of the specific variation,
If the non-execution period ends while the second variation is being executed, and the second variation is the specific variation, the second effect is started from the mode derived based on the result of the change processing. It may also be a thing.

Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention includes:
The non-execution period may be a period of a predetermined length that includes a timing at which the first effect is started in the predetermined display area.

Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention includes:
The non-execution period may be a period of a predetermined length that includes a timing at which the first effect being executed in the predetermined display area ends.

According to the present invention, it is possible to increase the interest in gaming in a gaming machine having a so-called simultaneous variation function.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of this example. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a board configuration of a game board 20 according to the present embodiment. It is a block diagram showing the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram showing the composition of segment display part 50 of a present example. It is an explanatory diagram showing the types of jackpot games of this embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating display contents of the effect display device 41 of the present embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram showing "main performance" and "non-main performance" for each game state of the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing how the game progresses in the "normal state" of the present embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing the progress of the game (when the ball enters the right first starting port 25) in the "probability change state" and "rush state" of the present embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing the progress of the game (when the ball enters the second starting hole 30) in the "probability change state" and "rush state" of the present embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram showing the transition of the game state after the end of the jackpot game of the present embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram showing the gameplay in the "probability variable state" of the present example. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the gameplay in the "rush state" of the present embodiment. It is a flowchart showing the game control process executed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 of the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a variation pattern selection table of the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing types of variation pattern selection tables of the present embodiment. It is a flowchart showing the production control process executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing processing corresponding to received commands and the like of the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of the present embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram showing how a "non-main effect" of the present embodiment is executed. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the conditions under which the "non-main effect" is executed in the "normal state" of the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing how "change processing" is performed in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd effect execution process performed by CPU221 of the sub control board 220 of a present Example. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a “prohibition period” in other embodiment 1; FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating how "main performance" and "non-main performance" of other embodiment 3 are performed. It is an explanatory diagram showing an "invalidity period" and a "validity period" of the present example. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing how the effect is performed during the "invalid period" of the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing how effects are performed during the "validity period" of the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the length and effect of an “invalid period” in modification example 1; It is an explanatory view showing how the “first jackpot variation” of Modification 2 is ended midway. It is a flowchart which shows the pre-read effect execution process performed by CPU221 of the sub-control board 220 of the modification 3. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents suggested by the look-ahead effect of Modification 3 for each type of “main effect”;

In order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, examples of the present invention will be described. In the examples, unless otherwise specified, the right side when facing the front of a pachinko machine (gaming machine) is expressed as "right," and the left side is expressed as "left."

Further, the following embodiments will be described in the following order.
A. Pachinko machine equipment configuration:
A-1. Configuration of the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board configuration:
A-3. Control circuit configuration:
B. Game contents:
C. How the game progresses in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment:
C-1. Game progress in normal state:
C-2. Game progress in variable state and rush state:
C-3. Advantages of variable state and rush state:
D. Game control processing:
E. Production control processing:
F. Relationship between the first performance and the second performance:
F-1. Main production, non-main production:
F-2. Execution of non-main production:
F-3. 2nd performance corresponding to “Jackpot 2nd Variation”:
F-4. Other implementations:
F-4-1. Other embodiment 1:
F-4-2. Other embodiment 2:
G. First performance (non-main performance) in “rush state”:
H. Invalid period, valid period:
I. Variant:
I-1. Modification example 1 (performance during invalid period):
I-2. Modification example 2 (stopping of the first jackpot fluctuation):
I-3. Modification example 3 (pre-reading performance):

A. Pachinko machine equipment configuration:
A-1. Configuration of the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 4 is provided on the front side of the pachinko machine 1. A window portion 4a is formed approximately at the center of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4b made of synthetic resin is fitted into this window portion 4a. The player can visually recognize the gaming area of the gaming board 20 (see FIG. 2) located on the back side through the window portion 4a (transparent plate 4b). Further, a small window portion 4c is formed at the lower right side of the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4d such as a synthetic resin plate is fitted into this small window portion 4c. The player can visually recognize the segment display section of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the small window section 4c (transparent plate 4d). Although details will be described later, the segment display section is a display section that displays information related to the game using a combination of a plurality of LEDs.

An upper lamp 5a is provided above the window 4a in the front frame 4, a right side lamp 5b is provided on the right side of the periphery of the window 4a, and a left side lamp 5b is provided on the left side of the periphery of the window 4a. A lamp 5c is provided. Further, upper speakers 6a are provided above the window portion 4a on the left and right sides, and lower speakers 6b are provided below the front frame 4 (lower front surface of the main body frame, which will be described later). These upper lamp 5a, right side lamp 5b, left side lamp 5c, upper speaker 6a, and lower speaker 6b are driven to enhance the performance effect on the game.

An upper plate part 7 is provided below the window part 4a in the front frame 4. The upper tray part 7 stores game balls lent out via a card unit 60 provided corresponding to the pachinko machine 1 and game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 1. Further, a lower tray portion 8 is provided below the upper tray portion 7, and game balls lent out in excess of the capacity of the upper tray portion 7 and game balls paid out in excess of the capacity of the upper tray portion 7 are stored. The balls are stored.

A firing handle 9 is provided on the right side of the lower plate portion 8 in the front frame 4. A firing device unit is mounted on the back side of the firing handle 9, and game balls stored in the upper tray portion 7 are supplied to this firing device unit. When the player rotates the firing handle 9, the rotation angle is transmitted to the firing device unit, the firing motor built in the firing device unit rotates, and the game ball is fired with a force corresponding to the rotation angle. .

Furthermore, an effect button 10a that can be pressed and operated by the player is provided on the edge of the upper plate part 7, and a jog shuttle that can be pressed and rotated by the player is provided on the left side of the lower plate part 8. 10b is provided. Further, although not shown, a direction button 10c is provided on the edge of the upper plate portion 7 and on the left side of the production button 10a. The direction button 10c includes four buttons (up button, down button, left button, and right button) corresponding to the up, down, left, and right directions, respectively. These performance buttons 10a, jog shuttle 10b, and direction buttons 10c are all performance operation units operated by the player, and when operated by the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a predetermined game performance is performed. .

A middle frame and a main body frame are provided on the back side of the front frame 4, and the front frame 4 has one end (the left side in FIG. 1) rotatably pivoted to the middle frame; (The left side in FIG. 1) is rotatably supported by the main body frame. The main body frame is a substantially rectangular frame constructed by assembling wooden plate-like members, and the pachinko machine 1 is installed in a game hall by attaching this main body frame to island equipment. A game board 20 is removably attached to the front side of the middle frame, and when the front frame 4 is rotated (opened) toward the front of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the middle frame, the game board 20 is exposed. state.

A-2. Game board configuration:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the board structure of the game board 20. As shown in FIG. As mentioned above, the game board 20 is removably attached to the front side of the middle frame. As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed in the center of the game board 20. A game ball fired from the firing device unit 261 (see FIG. 3) passes between the outer rail 22 and the inner rail 23, is released into the game area 21, and flows downward from above the game area 21. Since the game area 21 is visible to the player through the window 4a of the front frame 4, naturally the state of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 is also visible to the player through the window 4a.

Approximately in the center of the game area 21 is provided an opening 40 for performance, which is an opening with decorations on the periphery, and behind this opening 40 for performance is a performance display constituted by a liquid crystal display. A device 41 is provided. Various images for effects can be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41, and the player can visually check the display screen of the effect display device 41 through the effect opening 40.

Below the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41) in the gaming area 21, there is a starting opening where the size of the opening into which game balls can enter is constant (constant) and into which game balls can enter at all times. A left first starting port 24 is provided. The game ball entering the left first starting port 24 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A left first starting port sensor 24s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the left first starting port 24, and can detect a game ball that has entered the left first starting port 24.

Further, on the right side of the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41) in the gaming area 21, a normal symbol activation gate 27 through which a game ball can pass is provided, and inside the normal symbol activation gate 27, A gate sensor 27s (see FIG. 3) is provided to detect passage of a game ball.

In addition, below the normal symbol activation gate 27, there is a second opening (ball entry port) into which game balls can enter, whose size remains unchanged (constant) and which is a starting port into which game balls can enter at all times. A starting port 30 is provided. The game ball entering the second starting port 30 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A second starting port sensor 30s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the second starting port 30, and can detect a game ball that has entered the second starting port 30.

Further, below the second starting opening 30, a jackpot opening 28 (so-called jackpot attacker) which is opened in a substantially rectangular shape is provided. The grand prize opening 28 is equipped with an opening/closing door 29 (hatched part in the figure) that can be rotated in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening/closing door 29 is in a closed state where the opening/closing door 29 is approximately upright and no game balls can enter. The opening/closing door 29 rotates toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1 to allow game balls to enter the open state (ball entry possible state). In FIG. 2, the big prize opening 28 is shown in an open state. The game ball that enters the big prize opening 28 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A large winning hole sensor 28s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the large winning hole 28, and can detect a game ball that has entered the large winning hole 28.

Below the grand prize opening 28, a ball entrance unit 33 is provided that protrudes forward (towards the player) from the front surface of the game board 20. The upper surface of the ball entrance unit 33 is inclined downward from the right side to the left side, and forms a rolling surface 34 on which the game ball can roll from the right side to the left side (towards the center of the Pachinko machine 1). The rolling surface 34 is provided with a right first starting port 25. This right first starting port 25 is equipped with an opening/closing door 26 (hatched part in the figure) that is slidable (movable) in the front-back direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening/closing door 26 is slidable (movable) toward the front. ) and the game ball cannot enter the closed state (ball entry impossible state), and the opening/closing door 26 slides (moves) to the rear side and the game ball can enter the open state (ball entry possible state). It is possible to change to A right first starting port sensor 25s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the right first starting port 25, and can detect a game ball that has entered the right first starting port 25. Note that the right first starting port 25 differs from the left first starting port 24 in that it is provided on the right side of the production opening 40 and that it can change between a closed state and an open state. However, the point that the first special symbol described later is displayed in a variable manner is the same.

The rolling surface 34 of the ball entrance unit 33 is provided with a small prize opening 35 (so-called small winning attacker) in addition to the right first starting opening 25. This small prize opening 35 is equipped with an opening/closing door 36 (hatched part in the figure) that can be slid (moved) in the front-back direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening/closing door 36 can slide (move) forward. The opening/closing door 36 slides (moves) to the rear side and changes into a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter (a state in which a game ball cannot enter) and an open state in which a game ball can enter (a state in which a ball can enter). It is possible. A small winning hole sensor 35s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the small winning hole 35, and can detect a game ball that has entered the small winning hole 35. The small prize opening 35 is provided on the downstream side (the left side, the downstream side in the flowing direction of the game ball) from the right first starting opening 25, and the game ball that enters the right first starting opening 25 enters the small winning opening. He never pitches in the 35th. That is, if the right first starting port 25 is in the open state, the game ball that has reached the rolling surface 34 enters the right first starting port 25 and is then guided to the back side of the game board 20, so that the small The ball never enters the winning hole 35.

The game ball that enters the right first starting port 25 or the small winning port 35 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside the ball entering port unit 33. Since at least a portion of the front wall of the ball entrance unit 33 is formed of a transparent plate (having light transmittance), the player can pass through the front wall of the ball entrance unit 33 to the right first starting point. It is possible to visually confirm that the game ball entering the opening 25 or the small prize opening 35 is guided to the back side of the game board 20.

A general ball entrance (not shown), a windmill-type wheel 31 that affects the downward path of the game ball, and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown) are provided around each of the above-mentioned game machines. In addition, an out port 32 is provided at the bottom of the gaming area 21, and the above-mentioned left first starting port 24, second starting port 30, large winning port 28, right first starting port 25, and small winning port 35. Game balls that have not entered any of the general ball entry ports are discharged to the back side of the game board 20 from the exit port 32.

Only game balls flowing down the left region (first region) of the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41) can enter the left first starting port 24 described above. On the other hand, the normal symbol activation gate 27, the second starting opening 30, the large winning opening 28, the right first starting opening 25, and the small winning opening 35 have the right side of the production opening 40 (production display device 41). Only game balls flowing down the area (second area) can enter (or pass through).

Hereinafter, firing the game ball so as to flow down the area to the left of the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41) will also be expressed as "left-handed hitting", and the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41) Shooting the game ball so that it flows down the area to the right of the ball is also expressed as "right-handed hitting." In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when game balls enter the left first starting port 24 and the right first starting port 25, three game balls are paid out to the player. Further, when a game ball enters the second starting port 30, one game ball is paid out to the player. Furthermore, when game balls enter the large winning hole 28 and the small winning hole 35, 10 game balls are paid out to the player. Further, when game balls enter the general ball entrance, five game balls are paid out to the player.

At the lower right of the gaming area 21 on the gaming board 20, there is provided a segment display section 50 that displays information related to gaming using a combination of LEDs. The segment display section 50 is visible to the player through a small window section 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. Note that detailed display contents of the segment display section 50 will be explained in the "B. Game Contents" section to be described later.

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be explained. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 is composed of many control boards, various boards, relay terminal boards, and the like. Specifically, there is a main control board 200 that controls the progress of the game, a sub-control board 220 that controls the presentation of the game, and a sub-control board 220 that controls the display of images and the output of sounds under the control of the sub-control board 220. an image/audio control board 230 that controls, a lamp control board 226 that controls the lighting of the lamp under the control of the sub-control board 220, a payout control board 240 that controls the lending and payout of game balls; It is composed of a launch control board 260 that controls launch. These control boards include CPUs (CPUs 201, 221, 231, etc. in FIG. 3) that execute various logical operations and calculation operations, and ROMs (ROMs 202, 222, etc. in FIG. 3) that store various programs and data executed by the CPUs. , 232, etc.), RAM (203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 3) in which the CPU stores temporary data when executing a program, input/output circuits, etc., and various peripheral LSIs are interconnected by a bus. has been done.

The main control board 200 includes a left first starting port sensor 24s that detects a game ball that enters the left first starting port 24, and a right first starting port sensor 24s that detects a game ball that enters the right first starting port 25. Mouth sensor 25s, gate sensor 27s that detects the game ball that has passed through the normal symbol activation gate 27, second starting port sensor 30s that detects the game ball that has entered the second starting port 30, and the ball that has entered the big winning port 28. A large winning hole sensor 28s that detects a game ball, a small winning hole sensor 35s that detects a game ball that has entered the small winning hole 35, etc. are connected. When a game ball detection signal is input from these sensors, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sends a command corresponding to the sensor to which the detection signal was input to the sub control board 220, payout control board 240, etc. It is transmitted to the launch control board 260 and the like.

The main control board 200 also includes a right switch for opening and closing the opening/closing door 26 provided at the first right starting port 25 (for opening and closing the first right starting port 25). 1 starting opening solenoid 25m, and a small winning opening solenoid 28m for opening and closing the opening/closing door 29 provided in the opening/closing opening 28 (for opening and closing the opening/closing opening 28). A small prize opening solenoid 35m, a segment display section 50, etc. are connected to make the opening/closing door 36 provided in the winning opening 35 open and close (to open and close the small prize opening 35). There is. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 controls these operations by transmitting drive signals to the right first starting opening solenoid 25m, the large winning opening solenoid 28m, the small winning opening solenoid 35m, and the segment display unit 50. .

An image and audio control board 230, a lamp control board 226, and a production operation board 228 are connected to the sub-control board 220. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives various commands from the main control board 200, it analyzes the contents of the commands and performs effects according to the contents. That is, commands specifying output images and output audio are sent to the image and audio control board 230, and commands are sent to the lamp control board 226 to specify the upper lamp 5a, right side lamp 5b, and left side lamp 5c (hereinafter referred to as " By transmitting a command specifying the light emission pattern of the lamps (also referred to as "lamps 5a to 5c"), the effect of driving these lamps is performed. In addition, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 controls the player's operations on the performance button 10a, jog shuttle 10b, and direction button 10c (hereinafter also referred to as "performance operation units 10a, 10b, 10c") via the performance operation board 228. When detected, a performance corresponding to the operation is performed.

The image and audio control board 230 includes a VDP 234, an image ROM 235, and an audio ROM 236 in addition to a CPU 231, a ROM 232, and a RAM 233. When the CPU 231 of the image and audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, it instructs the VDP 234 to display an image corresponding to the command. The VDP 234 reads image data (for example, sprite data, video data, etc.) used for displaying the instructed image from the image ROM 235, generates an image, and outputs the image to the display screen of the effect display device 41. Furthermore, upon receiving a command from the sub-control board 220, the CPU 231 of the image and audio control board 230 reads audio data corresponding to the command from the audio ROM 236. Then, audio based on the audio data is output from the upper speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter also referred to as "speakers 6a, 6b") via the amplifier board 224.

The payout control board 240 is connected to a ball lending button 241 (not shown in FIG. 1) provided on the upper tray 7, a card unit 242 arranged in parallel to the pachinko machine 1, a payout motor 243, and the like. When the ball lending button 241 is operated, this signal is transmitted to the card unit 242 via the payout control board 240. The card unit 242 drives the payout motor 243 while communicating data with the payout control board 240 to lend game balls. Also, when a payout command is received from the main control board 200 to instruct the payout of game balls, the payout motor 243 is driven to pay out the game balls.

Further, a firing control board 260 is connected to the payout control board 240, and the firing control board 260 includes a firing motor 262 for firing the game ball and a controller that detects that the player is touching the firing handle 9. A firing device unit 261 having a touch switch 263 and the like is connected. When the launch control board 260 detects that the player is touching the launch handle 9 via the touch switch 263, the launch control board 260 drives the launch motor 262 to shoot the game ball with a force corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. fire.

B. Game contents:
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game progresses as follows. When the firing handle 9 is rotated with the game balls stored in the upper tray part 7, the stored game balls are supplied one by one to the firing device unit 261, and the game area 21 described above with reference to FIG. is fired. Since the strength with which the game ball is launched corresponds to the rotation angle of the firing handle 9, the player can make the game ball flow down into a desired area by changing the rotation angle of the firing handle 9. For example, the game ball may be launched so as to flow down the area to the left of the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41), or the game ball may be shot to the left of the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41). You can shoot the game ball so that it flows down the side area (hit the ball right-handed).

<Fluctuating display of special symbols>
As described above using FIG. 2, a game ball hit to the left can enter the left first starting port 24. When a game ball hit to the left enters the left first starting port 24 and the entered game ball is detected by the left first starting port sensor 24s, a predetermined random number (such as a jackpot determining random number described later) is generated. is obtained, and a jackpot judgment is performed to judge whether it is a "jackpot" or a "miss" based on the judgment random number. Then, based on the result of this jackpot determination, the first special symbol (also referred to as the "first special symbol" in this specification) is displayed variably and then stopped.

Further, as described above using FIG. 2, a game ball hit to the right can enter the right first starting port 25. Even when a game ball hit to the right enters the right first starting port 25 and the entered game ball is detected by the right first starting port sensor 25s, a predetermined judgment random number (such as a jackpot judgment random number described later) is detected. ), and performs a jackpot judgment to determine whether it is a “jackpot” or “miss” based on the judgment random number. Based on the result of this jackpot determination, the first special symbol (first special symbol) is displayed variably and then stopped. That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game balls are the left first starting port 24 and the right first starting port 25 (if these starting ports are not particularly distinguished, they will be collectively referred to as "first starting port" in this specification). No matter where the ball lands (also expressed as "mouth 24, 25"), the first special symbol is displayed variably. In this specification, the jackpot determination based on the game balls entering the first starting ports 24, 25 is also referred to as "jackpot determination regarding the first special drawing."

On the other hand, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, a right-handed game ball can enter the second starting port 30. When a game ball hit to the right enters the second starting port 30 and the entered game ball is detected by the second starting port sensor 30s, a predetermined random number for determination (such as a random number for determining a jackpot to be described later) is obtained. Then, a jackpot judgment (herein also referred to as "jackpot judgment for the second special drawing") is performed to judge whether it is a "big hit", "small hit", or "miss" based on the judgment random number. . That is, in the jackpot determination for the first special drawing described above, it is determined whether it is a "jackpot" or "missing", whereas in the jackpot determination for the second special drawing, it is determined whether it is a "jackpot" or "small hit". It is determined whether it is a hit or a miss. Then, based on the result of the jackpot determination regarding the second special symbol, the second special symbol (also referred to herein as "second special symbol") is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. Here, the first special figure and the second special figure will be explained.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the segment display section 50 in an enlarged manner. As mentioned above, the segment display section 50 is provided at the lower right of the gaming area 21 on the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player can view the segment display through the small window 4c of the front frame 4 (see FIG. 1). The portion 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a first special symbol display section 51 that displays a first special symbol and a second special symbol display section 52 that displays a second special symbol. Nine LEDs are arranged in each of these display sections. The first special figure and the second special figure (hereinafter collectively referred to as "special figures" unless they are specifically distinguished) are the ones that light up out of the nine LEDs in their respective display sections. A variable display is performed by switching the display, and a stationary display is performed by lighting a predetermined LED among the nine LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, 200 kinds of jackpot symbols (jackpot symbols 101 to 300) and one type of losing symbol (losing symbol 302) can be stopped and displayed as the first special symbol, and the second special symbol As a result, 200 types of jackpot symbols (jackpot symbols 401 to 600), one type of small winning symbol 601, and one type of losing symbol (losing symbol 602) can be stopped and displayed. The types of these patterns can be identified by the different combinations of LEDs that are lit.

If the result of the jackpot determination for the first special symbol is "Jackpot", the first special symbol will be stopped and displayed at any of the jackpot symbols 101 to 300, and the result of the jackpot determination for the first special symbol will be "Lose". ”, the first special symbol is removed and the symbol 302 is stopped and displayed.

In addition, if the result of the jackpot determination for the second special symbol is "jackpot", the second special symbol will be stopped and displayed in any of the jackpot symbols 401 to 600, and the result of the jackpot determination for the second special symbol will be If it is a "small hit", the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the small prize symbol 601, and if the result of the jackpot determination for the second special symbol is "miss", the second special symbol is a "miss" symbol 602. It will stop and be displayed.

When a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is stopped and displayed as either a jackpot symbol, a small win symbol, or a missed symbol, a predetermined state is set in which the symbol is stopped and displayed in order to confirm the symbol that is stopped and displayed. The display is maintained until the "determined display time" (herein also referred to as "determined display") has elapsed.

<Special design reservation>
When the game ball enters the first starting port 24, 25, the jackpot determination and variable display for the first special symbol are performed as described above. However, these jackpot determinations and variable displays are not performed immediately after the game ball enters the first starting ports 24, 25, but the acquired random number for determination is temporarily stored as the first special symbol pending (first (The start of jackpot determination and variable display for special drawings is suspended). Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a jackpot determination and a variable display of the first special figure are performed based on the stored first special figure reservation.

Such first special symbol reservations are stored with a maximum of four pieces. The stored number of first special figure reservations (first special figure reservation number) is displayed on the first special figure reservation display section 53 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the first special figure reservation display section 53, and in this first special figure reservation display section 53, both of the two LEDs are turned off. This indicates that the number of reserved 1st special drawings is 0, lighting up 1 LED indicates that the number of reserved 1st special drawings is 1, and lighting up 2 LEDs indicates that the number of reserved 1st special drawings is 1. It shows that the number of 1st special drawings on hold is 2, blinking one LED shows that the number of 1st special drawings on hold is 3, and blinking 2 LEDs shows that the number of 1st special drawings on hold is 2. Indicates that the number of reserved special figures is 4.

Furthermore, when the game ball enters the second starting port 30, the jackpot determination and variable display for the second special symbol are performed as described above. However, these jackpot determinations and variable displays are not performed immediately after the game ball enters the second starting port 30, but the acquired random number for determination is temporarily stored as a second special figure pending (second special figure (The start of jackpot determination and fluctuation display will be suspended). Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a jackpot determination and a variable display of the second special symbol are performed based on the stored second special symbol.

Such second special symbol reservations are also stored with an upper limit of four. The stored number of second special figure reservations (second special figure reservation number) is displayed on the second special figure reservation display section 54 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are also arranged in the second special symbol reservation display section 54, and in this second special symbol reservation display section 54, both of the two LEDs are turned off. This indicates that the number of reserved 2nd special drawings is 0, lighting up one LED indicates that the number of reserved 2nd special drawings is 1, and lighting up 2 LEDs indicates that the number of reserved 2nd special drawings is 1. It shows that the number of 2nd special drawings reserved is 2, by blinking one LED it shows that the number of 2nd special drawings holding is 3, and by blinking 2 LEDs it shows that the number of 2nd special drawings pending is 2. Indicates that the number of reserved special figures is 4.

Note that the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment can perform the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol in parallel (it is equipped with a so-called "simultaneous variation function"). For example, it is possible to start the variable display of the second special figure even while the first special figure is variable, and it is possible to start the variable display of the first special figure even while the second special figure is variable. It is possible to start.

<Game status>
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the gaming states include "a gaming state related to the probability of being judged as a jackpot in the jackpot determination" and "a gaming state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the first right starting port 25". is set appropriately. Among these, the "gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination" is set to a "low probability state" or a "high probability state.""Low probability state" is a state in which the probability of being judged as a jackpot in jackpot determination (also referred to as "jackpot probability" in this specification) is low (approximately 1/300 probability), and "high probability state" is a state in which the probability of being judged as a jackpot in the jackpot determination (jackpot probability) is high (about 1/120 probability). This jackpot probability is the same for the first special drawing and the second special drawing. Furthermore, the probability of a "small win" being determined in the jackpot determination for the second special figure (also referred to as "small win probability" in this specification) is approximately 1/6 regardless of the gaming state.

Further, the "gaming state related to the frequency of entry of game balls into the right first starting port 25" is set to the "non-electric support state" or the "electric support state". The "non-electric support state" is a state in which the frequency of game balls entering the right first starting port 25 is low, and the "electric support state" is a state in which the frequency of entering game balls into the right first starting port 25 is low. This is a higher state than the "non-electric support state".

The segment display section 50 is provided with an electric support display section 58 that indicates that the above-mentioned electric support state is in progress. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the power support display section 58, and during the power support state, by lighting up these three LEDs, it is possible to indicate that the power support state is in progress. is shown to the player. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a right-handed display section 59 that indicates that the player is hitting right-handed. As will be described in detail later, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, it is beneficial for the player to play right while in the electric support state. Therefore, during the electric support state, the player is prompted to play right-handed by lighting up the two LEDs arranged in the right-handed hitting display section 59.

In addition, "gaming state related to the probability of being judged as a jackpot in jackpot determination (low probability state, high probability state)" and "gaming state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 30 (non-electric support state)" , electric support status) are also set. Specifically, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is one of "low probability state and non-electronic support state", "high probability state and electrical support state", and "high probability state and non-electronic support state". Set. In this specification, a "low probability state and non-electrical support state" is also expressed as a "normal state", a "high probability state and electrical support state" is also expressed as a "probable variable state", and a "high probability state and non-electrical support state" is also expressed as a "variable state". "state" is also expressed as "rush state".

<Jackpot game>
If the 1st special drawing or the 2nd special drawing is stopped and displayed (confirmed display) with any jackpot symbol, the ``valid period (for example, unlimited period)'' will be changed via the ``invalid period (for example, 5 seconds period)''. ' is started. Then, when the game ball enters the second starting port 30 during the "validity period", a jackpot game is started. In this jackpot game, a round game in which the jackpot opening 28 (so-called jackpot attacker) is opened is played multiple times. In this way, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, even if the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not started immediately, but the game ball is inserted into the second starting port 30 during the "validity period" that is started afterwards. When the ball lands, a jackpot game starts. Incidentally, even if the game ball enters the second starting port 30 during the "invalid period", the jackpot game will not be started.

As described above with reference to FIG. 2, since a game ball hit to the right can enter the jackpot 28, the ball will be hit to the right during the jackpot game. Therefore, even during the jackpot game, the player is prompted to play right by lighting up the two LEDs arranged in the right hitting display section 59 of the segment display section 50, as in the electric support state.

In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, two types of jackpot games, ``probable variable win'' and ``rush hit'', can be executed as the above-mentioned jackpot games. All of these jackpot games have in common that seven round games are played, but they differ in the types of game states that are set after the game ends. In other words, "probable winning" is a jackpot game in which "probable variable state (high probability state and non-electronic support state)" is set after the end, and "rush winning" is a jackpot game where "rush state (high probability state and non-electronic support state)" is set after the end. This is a jackpot game in which "support state" is set. In addition, in one round game, the grand prize opening 28 remains open until 10 game balls enter the ball or until 30 seconds have elapsed.

Which jackpot game to be played out of "probable winning" and "rush winning" is determined by the game state when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed and the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5(a), in the "normal state (low probability state and non-electronic support state)", if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as any of the jackpot symbols 101 to 180, If a "probable hit" is performed and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed at jackpot symbols 181 to 300, a "rush hit" is performed. In addition, if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with any of the jackpot symbols 401 to 480, a "probable odd hit" is performed, and if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with any of the jackpot symbols 481 to 600, a "rush hit" is performed. ” will be held. In other words, if the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol in the "normal state", there is a 40% probability that a "probable variable hit" will occur, and a 60% probability that a "rush hit" will occur. It will be carried out.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5(b), in the "probability variable state" and "rush state", if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with any of the jackpot symbols 101 to 200, the "probability variable hit" is executed. If the first special symbol is stopped and displayed at jackpot symbols 201 to 300, a "rush hit" is performed. In other words, if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol in the "probable variable state" and "rush state", there is a 50% probability that a "probable variable hit" will occur, and a 50% probability that a "rush hit" will occur. It will be carried out. Further, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, a "rush hit" is performed regardless of the type of the jackpot symbol. In other words, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol in the "variable probability state" and the "rush state", a "rush hit" will occur with a 100% probability.

During execution of the jackpot game described above, it is necessary to hit the ball to the right (because it is beneficial for the player to enter the game ball into the jackpot slot 28), the segment display section 50 (see FIG. 4) is displayed. By lighting up two LEDs arranged in the right-handed hitting display section 59, the player is prompted to play right-handed hitting.

<Small winning game>
In addition to the above-mentioned jackpot symbol, the second special symbol may be stopped and displayed with a small prize symbol (small prize symbol 601). When the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol (small winning symbol 601), a small winning game is performed in which the small winning opening 35 (small winning attacker) is kept open for 1600 m seconds.

<Fluctuating display of normal symbols, game per normal symbol, suspension of normal symbols>
As described above using FIG. 2, a game ball hit right can pass through the normal symbol activation gate 27. When the game ball hit to the right passes through the normal symbol activation gate 27 and is detected by the gate sensor 27s, a predetermined random number for judgment (a random number for normal pattern hit judgment described later) is obtained, and the judgment random number is Based on this, a normal pattern hit determination is performed to determine whether the normal pattern is a hit or a miss. Then, based on the result of this ordinary symbol hit determination, the ordinary symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and displayed.

As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a normal pattern display section 56 that displays normal symbols, and two LEDs are arranged in the normal pattern display section 56. The normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner in the common symbol display section 56 by switching which of the two LEDs is lit, and is stopped and displayed by lighting a predetermined LED among the two LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, two types of symbols are stopped as normal symbols: a normal symbol that lights up the left LED of the two LEDs, and a normal symbol that lights up the right LED. Can be displayed. If the result of the normal pattern hit judgment is a normal pattern, the normal pattern will be stopped and displayed as a normal pattern, and if the result of the normal pattern hit judgment is a normal pattern, the normal pattern will be stopped and displayed as a normal pattern. be done.

When the normal symbols are stopped and displayed as winning or losing symbols in this way, a display (determined display) is performed in which the state in which the symbols are stopped and displayed is maintained until a predetermined time elapses in order to confirm the stopped and displayed symbols. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a symbol per common symbol, a game per common symbol is performed in which the right first starting port 25 is opened and then closed.

The above-mentioned non-electric support state (normal state, rush state) and electric support state (probability variable state) are determined by the probability that the normal figure will be hit in the normal figure hit determination (herein also referred to as "normal figure hit probability"), It is set by making the fluctuation time of the normal symbol and the opening time of the right first starting port 25 in one game per normal symbol different from each other.

In detail, the probability of hitting a normal figure is about 1/100 in a non-electric support state (normal state, rush state), and about 99/100 in an electric support state (variable probability state). Further, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is about 5 seconds in the non-electric support state (normal state, rush state), and about 1 second in the electric support state (probability variable state). In addition, the opening time of the right first starting port 25 in one game per normal figure is about 0.2 seconds in the non-electric support state (normal state, rush state), and in the electric support state (variable state). is approximately 4.5 seconds.

Therefore, in the non-electric support state (normal state, rush state), the frequency at which the right first starting port 25 is in the open state becomes low, and the frequency at which game balls enter the right first starting port 25 also becomes low. On the other hand, in the electric support state (probability change state), the frequency at which the right first starting port 25 is in the open state increases, and the frequency at which game balls enter the right first starting port 25 also increases.

When the game ball passes through the normal symbol activation gate 27, a normal symbol hit determination and a fluctuation display of the normal symbol are performed, but these ordinary symbol hit determination and fluctuation display are performed immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol activation gate 27. Rather than being carried out, the obtained judgment random number is temporarily stored as a general pattern pending. Then, when a predetermined condition is established, the normal pattern hit determination and normal pattern fluctuation display are performed based on the stored normal pattern reservation. Such general drawings are also stored up to a maximum of four. The number of stored ordinary figures on hold (the number of ordinary figures on hold) is displayed on the ordinary figures on hold display section 57 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the general figure reservation display section 57, and in this ordinary figure reservation display section 57, by turning off both of the two LEDs, the ordinary figure is displayed. It shows that the number of reservations is 0, and by lighting up one of the two LEDs, it shows that the number of reservations is 1, and by lighting up two LEDs, it shows that the number of reservations is 1. It shows that the number of pending items is 2, blinking one LED indicates that the number of pending figures is 3, and blinking 2 LEDs indicates that the number of pending figures is 4. Show that something is true.

<Various performances>
The processing for playing the games as described above is mainly performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200. The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment can perform various effects in accordance with the games described above. Processing for performing such effects is mainly performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, such effects include effects corresponding to the variable display of the first special figure (also referred to as "first variation" in this specification) and variable displays of the second special figure (also referred to as "first variation" in this specification). In the specification, it is possible to perform an effect corresponding to the second variation (also referred to as "second variation").

As a production corresponding to the first variation (also referred to as "first production" in this specification), for example, a variation display of the three decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c is started in synchronization with the start timing of the first variation. , performs an effect of ending the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c in synchronization with the end timing of the first variation (stop display timing of the first special figure). The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment can display "red" symbols indicating nine numbers from "1" to "9" as the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c.

Note that the "first performance (performance corresponding to the first variation)" includes, in addition to the above-mentioned performance in which the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a variable manner, a performance in which various character images are displayed, and various animations. It is also possible to perform a performance that plays back .

On the other hand, as a production corresponding to the second variation (also referred to as "second production" in this specification), for example, a variation display of the three decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c is performed in synchronization with the start timing of the second variation. Then, an effect is executed to end the variable display of the decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c in synchronization with the end timing of the second variation (stop display timing of the second special figure). The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment can display "blue" symbols indicating nine numbers from "1" to "9" as the decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c.

Furthermore, the "second performance (performance corresponding to the second variation)" includes, in addition to the performance that displays the decorative patterns 42a, 42b, and 42c in a variable manner, the performance that displays various character images and the playback of various videos. It is also possible to perform performances.

FIG. 6(a) shows three decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c (42a, 42b, 42c) fluctuating and displaying all at once. In other words, it shows how the first effect (second effect) is being executed. When a predetermined period of time has passed since the start of the variable display (first performance or second performance), for example, first the left decorative pattern 41a (42a) is stopped and displayed, and then the right decorative pattern 41c (42c) is stopped and displayed. Finally, the medium decorative pattern 41b (42b) is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c (42a, 42b, 42c) that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 41 is determined by the above-mentioned first special pattern display section 51 (second special pattern display section 52). It is configured to correspond to the first special figure (second special figure) that is stopped and displayed. For example, when the first special pattern (second special pattern) is stopped and displayed as a jackpot pattern, the three decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c (42a, 42b, 42c) of the effect display device 41 are the same pattern. The combination (hereinafter also referred to as "Zero") is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a missed symbol (when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a missed symbol or a small hit symbol), three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c (42a, 42b, 42c) is stopped and displayed when the symbols are the same but do not line up (hereinafter also referred to as "unmatched" symbols). In addition, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c (42a, 42b, 42c) that are stopped and displayed remain stopped and displayed until the fixed display time of the first special figure (second special figure) has elapsed (fixed display ).

In this way, the first special figure displayed on the first special figure display section 51 (the second special figure displayed on the second special figure display section 52) and the three decorative figures displayed on the effect display device 41 The display contents of 41a, 41b, 41c (42a, 42b, 42c) correspond to each other, and when the first special figure (second special figure) that is being displayed in a variable manner stops and is displayed, three decorative patterns are displayed. 41a, 41b, 41c (42a, 42b, 42c) are also stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 41 is provided at a position that is more visible than the first special symbol display section 51 (second special symbol display section 52) of the segment display section 50, and the display Since the screen is large and the displayed contents are easy to understand, players usually play the game while viewing the screen of the effect display device 41. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6(b), for example, the left decorative pattern 41a (42a) is first stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41, and then the right decorative pattern 41c (42c) is stopped and displayed. ) are the same pattern, ``Maybe the medium decorative pattern 41b (42b) that is stopped and displayed at the end will also stop with the same pattern (the jackpot pattern will be stopped and displayed)'' Then, the player watches the fluctuating display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c (decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c). In this way, the production that is performed in a state where the decorative patterns excluding one of the plurality of decorative patterns are stopped at the same pattern (a mode that can be a double number) and the one decorative pattern is displayed variably is " This is called a "reach effect," and by generating this reach effect, it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the first variation (variation display of the first special symbol) and the second variation (variation display of the second special symbol) can be executed in parallel (so-called " (simultaneous variation function). For example, the second variation can be started even while the first variation is being executed, and the first variation can be started even while the second variation is being executed.

However, if the first performance and the second performance are executed simultaneously in accordance with such a simultaneous variation function, the performance will become complicated and it will be difficult for the player to recognize the content of the performance. There is a possibility. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the performance to be mainly performed (also referred to as "main performance" in this specification) among the first performance and the second performance is set in advance. And, even if the first variation and the second variation are executed in parallel at least in a "specific display area (for example, the central area of the display screen of the effect display device 41, a conspicuous area)", Of the first performance and the second performance, only the "main performance" is executed.

For example, if the first effect is the "main effect", at least in the "specific display area", even if the first variation and the second variation are executed in parallel, only the first effect is displayed. We are planning to implement it. On the other hand, if the second effect is the "main effect", at least in the "specific display area", even if the first variation and the second variation are executed in parallel, the second variation It is decided that only the performance will be performed.

In such a case, the first performance and the second performance that are not the "main performance" (herein also referred to as "non-main performance") may not be performed at all; However, the "non-main effect" may be executed in an area different from the "specific display area" (also referred to as a "non-specific display area" in this specification).

For example, if the first effect is a "main effect" and the second effect is a "non-main effect," the first effect should be performed in the "specific display area," and the second effect should not be performed at all. Alternatively, it may be executed in a "non-specific display area".

Additionally, if the second performance is a "main performance" and the first performance is a "non-main performance," the second performance must be performed in the "specific display area" and the first performance must not be performed at all. Alternatively, it may be executed in a "non-specific display area".

Note that the "non-specific display area" may be any area that is less conspicuous than the "specific display area", such as the upper right corner area of the display screen of the effect display device 41 or a display area smaller than the "specific display area". can be adopted.

Which of the first performance and the second performance is to be the "main performance" is set depending on the gaming state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, when the "normal state" or "variable state" is set, the first effect is the "main effect", and when the "rush state" is set, the second effect is the "main effect". The production is the ``main production.'' The reason for this will be explained in detail later.

Further, even in a "specific display area", a "non-main effect" may be executed. Specifically, even if the first performance is a "main performance" and the second performance is a "non-main performance," if a predetermined condition is met, the second performance (non-main performance) will be executed in the "specific display area." Ru. Furthermore, even if the second performance is a "main performance" and the first performance is a "non-main performance," if a predetermined condition is met, the first performance (non-main performance) will be executed in the "specific display area." . These matters will also be explained in detail later.

In addition, at the lower part of the display screen of the production display device 41, there are a first reservation display area 41d for indicating the first reserved number of special symbols, and a second reservation display area 41e for indicating the second reserved number of special symbols. is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, by displaying the same number of "reserved symbols (small circular symbols in the figure)" as the number of reserved special symbols in the first reserved display area 41d, the number of reserved special symbols ( The upper limit number is 4), and the second reserved number of special symbols is indicated by displaying the same number of "reserved symbols" as the second reserved number of special symbols (upper limit is 4) in the second reserved display area 41e. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 6, it is shown that the number of first reserved special symbols is four, and the number of second reserved special symbols is four. Of course, the number of reservations indicated by the reservation symbols displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the first special symbol reservation display section 53 and the second special symbol reservation display section 54 of the segment display section 50 The indicated pending number matches.

C. How the game progresses in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment:
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game is mainly played in the following manner.

C-1. Game progress in normal state:
In the "normal state", a game is mainly played in which the player aims to hit the ball into the left first starting hole 24 by "hitting to the left". As shown in FIG. 8, when the game ball enters the left first starting port 24 by "left-handed hitting" (ev. 1), the first variation (variation display of the first special figure) is performed ( ev.2). Since the "normal state" is a low probability state, the jackpot determination for the first special symbol is determined to be a "jackpot" with a probability of approximately 1/300. Therefore, in most cases, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a missed symbol (ev. 3). While repeating such first fluctuations, if the first special symbol is determined to be a "jackpot" in the jackpot determination, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol (ev. 4). When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (confirmed display), a "valid period (for example, an unlimited period)" is started via an "invalid period (for example, a 5 second period)". Then, when the game ball enters the second starting port 30 during the validity period (ev.5), a jackpot game is started (ev.6). Here, since the second starting port 30 is provided in an area where a game ball hit to the right can enter, the ball will be hit to the right during the validity period. Moreover, since the jackpot opening 28 (so-called jackpot attacker) is also provided in an area where a game ball hit to the right can enter, the ball will be hit to the right during the jackpot game.

When the jackpot game ends, a "probable variable state (ev.7)" is set with a 40% probability, and a 60% probability, depending on the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed (the type of jackpot game executed). A "rush state (ev.8)" is set (see FIG. 5(a)). In this way, when either the "variable probability state (ev. 7)" or the "rush state (ev. 8)" is set, the game proceeds in the following manner.

C-2. How the game progresses in variable rate and rush conditions:
In the "variable probability state" and "rush state", a game is mainly played in which the ball is aimed at entering the right first starting port 25 and the second starting port 30 by "hitting the ball to the right".

As shown in FIG. 9, when the game ball enters the right first starting port 25 by "hitting right" (ev. 11), the first variation (variation display of the first special figure) is performed ( ev.12). Since both the "variable probability state" and the "rush state" are high probability states, the jackpot determination for the first special symbol is determined to be a "jackpot" with a probability of approximately 1/120. Therefore, it will be determined that it is a "jackpot" with a higher probability than in the "normal state" which is a low probability state.

When it is determined that the first special symbol is a "jackpot", the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (ev.14). When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (confirmed display), a "valid period (for example, an unlimited period)" is started via an "invalid period (for example, a 5 second period)". Then, when the game ball enters the second starting port 30 during the "validity period" (ev. 15), the jackpot game is started (ev. 16). Here, since the second starting port 30 is provided in an area where a game ball hit to the right can enter, the game ball will be hit to the right even during the valid period. In addition, since the jackpot opening 28 (so-called jackpot attacker) is also provided in an area where a game ball hit to the right can enter, right-hand ball hitting will also be performed during the jackpot game.

When the jackpot game ends, a "probable variable state (ev.17)" is set with a 50% probability depending on the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed (the type of jackpot game that was executed), "Rush state (ev.18)" is set (see FIG. 5(b)).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10, when the game ball enters the second starting port 30 by "hitting right" (ev. 21), a second variation (variation display of the second special figure) is performed. (ev.22). Since both the "variable probability state" and the "rush state" are high probability states, the jackpot determination for the second special symbol is also determined to be a "jackpot" with a probability of approximately 1/120. Therefore, it will be determined that it is a "jackpot" with a higher probability than in the "normal state" which is a low probability state.

When the second special pattern is determined to be a "jackpot" in the jackpot determination, the second special pattern is stopped and displayed as a jackpot pattern (ev.24). When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (confirmed display), a "valid period (for example, an unlimited period)" is started via an "invalid period (for example, a 5 second period)". Then, when the game ball enters the second starting port 30 during the "validity period" (ev. 25), a jackpot game is started (ev. 26). Here, since the second starting port 30 is provided in an area where a game ball hit to the right can enter, the game ball will be hit to the right even during the valid period. Furthermore, since the jackpot 28 (so-called jackpot attacker) is also provided in an area where a game ball hit to the right can enter, the ball will be hit to the right even during the jackpot game.

When the jackpot game ends, a "rush state (ev. 28)" is set with a 100% probability. In other words, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol (when the second variation is performed), it is more expensive than when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol (when the first variation is performed). A "rush state" is set with a high probability.

In addition, in the jackpot determination for the second special symbol, it is determined to be a "small hit" with a probability of about 1/6. If the second special figure is determined to be a "small hit" in the jackpot determination, the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol (ev28), and the small prize opening 35 (so-called small hit attacker) is opened. A small winning game is played (ev29). It should be noted that if a small winning game is played, the game state will not change. In other words, if a small winning game is started in a "variable probability state", the "variable probability state" will remain set even after the small winning game ends, and if a small winning game is started in a "rush state", Even after the small winning game ends, the "rush state" remains set.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the gaming state (probability variable state, rush state) is set when the jackpot game ends. In addition to this, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the total number of first fluctuations and second fluctuations after the end of the immediately preceding jackpot game (herein also referred to as "number of post-jackpot fluctuations") is When a predetermined number of times is reached, a new gaming state may be set (the gaming state may shift).

Specifically, as shown in Figure 11(a), if the "probable variable state" is set when the "probable variable win" ends, the "probable variable state" will be set when the "number of changes after jackpot" reaches 100 times. Instead, a "rush state" is set (transferring from a variable probability state to a rush state), and when the "number of fluctuations after jackpot" reaches 150 times, a "normal state" is set instead of a "rush state" (rush state). (transition to normal state).

In addition, as shown in Figure 12(a), if the "rush state" is set by the end of the "rush hit", when the "number of fluctuations after jackpot" reaches 150 times, the "rush state" is set. "Normal state" is set (transition from rush state to normal state).

In addition, the transition from "variable state (high probability state and electric support state)" to "rush state (high probability state and non-electric support state)" can be done by setting a non-electric support state instead of the electric support state. When realized, the transition from "rush state (high probability state and non-electrical support state)" to "normal state (low probability state and non-electrical support state)" requires setting a low probability state instead of the high probability state. It is realized by

C-3. Advantages of variable state and rush state:
Here, as mentioned above, in the "variable probability state" and "rush state", since the ball is hit to the right, the game ball may also enter the second starting hole 30, and in this case, the second special A jackpot determination is made regarding. When a jackpot determination is made for this second special figure, there is a probability of approximately 1/6 that it will be determined as a "small hit" and a small win game will be played.

Therefore, in the "variable probability state" and the "rush state", small winning games are frequently played (game balls frequently enter the small prize opening 35) as shown in the upper rows of FIGS. 12 and 13. . Since small winning games are played frequently, the player feels as if a large number of game balls are paid out in the "variable probability state" and the "rush state".

However, the small prize opening 35 is provided on the downstream side (left side, downstream side in the flowing direction of the game ball) than the right first starting opening 25 (see FIG. 2), and the ball enters the right first starting opening 25. The played game ball never reaches (enters) the small prize opening 35. Therefore, as shown in the middle part of FIG. 12, in the "variable state" which is the electric support state, the right first starting port 25 is frequently opened (the game ball frequently enters the right first starting port 25). ), making it difficult for the game ball to reach the small prize opening 35. Therefore, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 12, in the "variable probability state", even if a small winning game is played, the frequency of the game ball entering the small prize opening 35 is low (it is difficult for the ball to enter the ball), and the player More game balls than the number of game balls launched (launched) will not be paid out (the number of balls held will not increase).

On the other hand, as shown in the middle part of FIG. 13, in the "rush state" which is the non-electric support state, the right first starting port 25 does not open frequently (at least less than in the variable probability state). The game ball can easily reach the small prize opening 35. For this reason, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 13, in the "rush state", the frequency of game balls entering the small winning hole 35 during the small winning game is higher (at least than in the variable probability state) (balls enter easily). , more game balls will be paid out than the game balls hit (launched) by the player (the number of balls held will increase). That is, the "rush state" is a state more advantageous for the player who is more likely to receive the benefits of the small winning game (payout of game balls) than the "variable probability state". Furthermore, a "rush win" in which a "rush state" is set is a jackpot game that is more advantageous for the player than a "probable variable win" in which a "probability variable state" is set.

Therefore, in the "variable probability state" and "rush state" in which the player is hit right, the following gameplay is realized. That is, in the "variable probability state" and the "rush state", when the second fluctuation is performed, the "rush state" is set with a higher probability than when the first fluctuation is performed (a rush hit is performed). Therefore, in the "probable variable state" and "rush state", it is possible to realize a gameplay that makes the player expect the second variation to be performed more than the first variation, increasing the interest in the game. becomes possible.

Furthermore, as described above using FIGS. 11(a) and 11(b), even if a "probable variable hit" is made and a "probable variable state" is set, a "rush hit" is made and a "rush Even if the "state" is set, when the "number of fluctuations after jackpot" reaches 150 times, the "normal state" is set, which is a low probability state (more disadvantageous for the player than the variable probability state or rush state). It will be done. For this reason, a game feature is realized in which the player is expected to perform a jackpot game (the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol) before the "number of changes after jackpot" reaches 150 times. This makes it possible to increase interest in the game.

In addition, as described above using FIG. 11(a), when a "probable variable win" is made and a "probable variable state" is set, when the "number of changes after jackpot" reaches 100, the "probable variable state" is set. A "rush state" that is more advantageous to the player than "a rush state" is set. For this reason, although the player is made to expect a jackpot game to be played before the "number of fluctuations after jackpot" reaches 150 as described above, the "number of fluctuations after jackpot" reaches 100 times. It is possible to realize a gameplay in which a "definitely variable state" is set (the jackpot game will not be played until the number of fluctuations after the jackpot reaches 100), and it is possible to increase the interest in the game. becomes.

In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, when a "probable variable hit" is made and a "probable variable state" is set, the "rush state" is set when the "number of changes after jackpot" reaches 100 times. . The "number of changes after jackpot" to which this "rush state" is set is not limited to 100 times, but may be selected from a plurality of types. For example, if the jackpot symbol that triggered the start of the "probable variable hit" is the first symbol, the "rush state" is set when the "number of variations after jackpot" reaches "50 times (first number)". In this case, if the jackpot symbol that triggered the start of the "probable hit" is the second symbol, the "rush state" will be set when the "number of changes after jackpot" reaches "70 times (second number)". You can also do it. In such a configuration, the smaller the "number of fluctuations after jackpot" for which the "rush state" is set, the longer the "rush state" is set (starts earlier). Become. Therefore, it is possible to realize a gaming experience in which the player expects the "number of fluctuations after jackpot" in which the "rush state" is set to be smaller, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

Here, the purpose of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is to allow the player to play left-handed in the "normal state". However, even in the "normal state", it is possible to make the ball enter the second starting port 30 if you hit right-handed, and if the ball enters the second starting port 30, there is a high probability (approximately 1 in 6). A small winning game is played with probability). For this reason, there is a possibility that a right-handed ball will be hit even in the "normal state". Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the variation time of the second special symbol (execution time of the second variation) is made extremely long (for example, 10 minutes) in the "normal state". In this way, even if the ball enters the second starting port 30, it is difficult to play the small winning game (because the second special symbol does not stop and display easily), so it is possible to suppress right-handed hitting in the "normal state". be able to. Furthermore, when a right-handed ball is played in the "normal state", an alarm sound is output or a warning is displayed to urge the player to play a left-handed ball. This also makes it possible to suppress right-handed hitting in the "normal state".

D. Game control processing:
The progress of the game as described above is realized by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 executing the game control process. Below, this game control process will be explained using the flowchart shown in FIG. The game control process is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 at predetermined intervals (for example, based on a timer interrupt that occurs every 4 msec). Note that, in the following description, descriptions of well-known processes such as initialization processing of the CPU 201, interrupt disabling processing, and interrupt enabling processing are omitted.

<Output processing>
As shown in FIG. 14, when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the game control process, it first performs an output process (S100). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, various commands to be sent to various control boards including the sub-control board 220 are stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 203 in various processes to be described later. In the output process (S100), a process of transmitting the various commands thus stored in the output buffer to various control boards is performed. By doing this, for example, the sub control board 220 will control the performance corresponding to the progress of the game, and the payout control board 240 will perform drive control of the payout motor 243 (payout of game balls). That will happen.

<Input processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs input processing (S200). As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, any one of the left first starting port 24, the right first starting port 25, the second starting port 30, the small prize opening 35, the large prize opening 28, and the general entrance hole. If the game ball enters the ball, the game ball is paid out. Therefore, in the input process (S200), the sensors that detect these entering balls (left first starting port sensor 24s, right first starting port sensor 25s, second starting port sensor 30s, small prize winning port sensor 35s, large prize winning port sensor 35s, It is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the winning hole sensor 28s, etc. As a result, if game balls are detected, a payout command indicating the number of game balls to be paid out is stored in the output buffer described above. The payout command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S100).

<Random number update processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs random number update processing (S300). As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, jackpot determination and common pattern hit determination are performed based on predetermined random determination numbers. Specifically, the jackpot determination is performed based on the "jackpot determination random number", and the normal pattern hit determination is performed based on the "normal pattern hit determination random number". Furthermore, the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment based on a variation pattern described later, and this variation pattern is selected based on a "variation pattern selection random number." In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the jackpot determination result is "jackpot", any one of the 200 types (200 types each of the first special pattern and the second special pattern) of jackpot patterns stops. The types of these symbols are selected based on the "symbol selection random number". In the random number update process (S300), these random numbers are updated. In addition, these random numbers are updated not only in the random number update process (S300), but also in the period from the end of the game control process to the start of the next game control process (the period until the next timer interrupt). It can also be done. Alternatively, a dedicated circuit for updating random numbers may be provided and the random numbers may be updated using this dedicated circuit.

<Sensor detection processing for starting ports, etc.>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs a sensor detection process (S400) such as a starting port. In this sensor detection process (S400), such as a starting opening, the process which memorize|stores regular figure reservation, 1st special figure reservation, and 2nd special figure reservation is performed.

That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether the game ball has passed through the normal symbol activation gate 27 based on the detection result of the gate sensor 27s. As a result, if the game ball passes through the normal symbol activation gate 27, it is determined whether the number of reserved symbols has reached the upper limit of four. Then, if the number of reserved ordinary figures does not reach four, a random number for determining whether a common figure has hit is acquired and the random number for determining whether a ordinary figure has hit is stored as a reserved ordinary figure. The general drawings are stored in a general drawing holding storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. In addition, if the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol actuation gate 27 or if the number of reserved regular symbols has already reached 4, no new reserved symbols are stored.

After performing the processing related to the memory of the normal figure reservation, the game ball will be moved to the first starting openings 24, 25 ( It is determined whether the ball has entered the first left starting port 24 or the first right starting port 25). As a result, if the game balls enter the first starting ports 24, 25, it is determined whether the number of reserved first special symbols has reached the upper limit of four. If the number of first reserved special symbols does not reach four, then a jackpot determination random number, a variable pattern selection random number, and a symbol selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as the first reserved special symbols. The first special figure reservation is stored in a first special figure reservation storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified.

Here, the first variation (variation display of the first special symbol) is performed based on the jackpot determination random number, variation pattern selection random number, and symbol selection random number acquired as the first special symbol reservation. Further, the performance performed in accordance with the first fluctuation (first performance) is also performed based on the jackpot determination random number, fluctuation pattern selection random number, and symbol selection random number acquired as the first special symbol reservation. Therefore, if you memorize the first special figure reservation, even if the first variation based on the first special figure reservation has not started yet (even if the variation start condition is not satisfied), the first special figure It is possible to determine the mode of the first variation and first performance based on the suspension. For example, even before the first fluctuation based on the first special symbol reservation is performed, whether or not the jackpot symbol will be stopped and displayed when the first fluctuation based on the first special symbol reservation is performed is determined. , it is possible to determine whether or not a reach effect will be performed as the first effect. Such a determination is called a prior determination, and in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the first special symbol reservation is stored, a prior determination is made regarding the first special symbol reservation, and the prior determination result is is stored in association with the first special drawing reservation.

In this way, when the first special symbol reservation is stored and the preliminary determination result for the first special symbol reservation is stored, a preliminary determination result command indicating this preliminary determination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The preliminary determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the first special symbol reservation. In addition, if the game ball has not entered the first starting hole 24, 25, or if the number of reserved first special symbols has already reached four, the new reserved first special symbol will not be stored. , no prior judgment is made.

After performing the processing related to the left first starting port sensor 24s and the right first starting port sensor 25s in this way, the game ball enters the second starting port 30 based on the detection result of the second starting port sensor 30s. decide whether or not. As a result, if the game ball enters the second starting port 30, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols has reached the upper limit of four. If the second special figure reservation number does not reach four, the jackpot determination random number, the fluctuation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as the second special figure reservation. The second special figure reservation is stored in a second special figure reservation storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. Once the second special figure reservation is stored, the same preliminary determination as described above is performed for the second special figure reservation, and the preliminary determination result is stored in association with the second special figure reservation. In this way, when the second special symbol reservation is stored and the preliminary determination result for the second special symbol reservation is stored, a preliminary determination result command indicating this preliminary determination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The preliminary determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is also transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of second special symbol reservation. In addition, if the game ball has not entered the second starting port 30 or if the number of reserved second special symbols has already reached four, the new reserved second special symbol will not be stored and the number of reserved second special symbols will not be stored. No judgment is made.

<Normal operation processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs normal operation processing (S500). In this normal operation process (S500), a process of displaying the normal symbols in a variable manner and executing a game per common symbol is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether the game is in the middle of a normal symbol game, the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, or the normal symbol is being displayed as a fixed symbol. As a result, if the normal symbol is not being played during a game, the normal symbol is fluctuating, or the normal symbol is being fixed, it is determined whether or not the common symbol is stored in the above-mentioned common symbol holding storage area. . As a result, if the general pattern reservation is stored in the general pattern reservation storage area, the first stored general pattern reservation among the stored general pattern reservations is read out. Then, based on the read out normal pattern reservation, that is, the normal pattern hit determination random number, the normal pattern hit determination is performed. Specifically, if you are in a non-electronic support state such as "normal state" or "rush state", the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" is approximately 1/100 (normal map hit determination that can be obtained as a general map reservation) A random number of approximately 1/100th of the random numbers is determined to be a hit for a normal figure). On the other hand, if you are in a "definitely variable state" that is an electric support state, the probability that it will be a "normal map hit" is about 99/100 (about A random number of 99/100 is considered to be a hit for a normal figure).

After performing the hit determination, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit determination is a hit. As a result, if the result of the normal pattern hit determination is a normal pattern hit, the normal pattern hit pattern is stored as a pattern to be stopped and displayed (stopped pattern) in the current normal pattern fluctuation display. That is, it is memorized that the left LED (see FIG. 4) of the normal pattern display section 56 is to be lit as a result of the current variable display of the normal pattern. On the other hand, if the result of the normal pattern hit determination is that the normal pattern is out, the normal pattern out is stored as a symbol to be stopped and displayed (stopped pattern) in the current variable display of the normal pattern. That is, it is memorized that the right LED (see FIG. 4) of the normal pattern display section 56 is to be lit as a result of the current variable display of the normal pattern.

In this way, once you have memorized that the left LED of the normal pattern display section 56 is to be lit as a result of the normal pattern fluctuation display this time, or that the right LED of the normal pattern display section 56 is to be lit, the normal pattern fluctuation time Set. Specifically, in the case of a non-electric support state such as a "normal state" or a "rush state", approximately 5 seconds is set as the normal symbol fluctuation time. On the other hand, if it is a "probability change state" which is an electric support state, about 1 second is set as the fluctuation time of the normal symbol. After setting the variation time of the normal symbol, start displaying the variation of the normal symbol. Then, the random number for determining whether a common symbol (common symbol pending), which was the target of the current common symbol determining, is deleted from the storage area.

The above has explained the processing in the case that the normal symbol is not being played during the normal symbol winning game, the normal symbol is fluctuatingly displayed, and the normal symbol is being determined and displayed. On the other hand, when the normal symbols are being displayed in a variable manner, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the normal symbols being displayed in a variable manner has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the variable time has elapsed, the normal symbols being displayed in a variable manner are stopped and displayed in a pre-stored manner. In other words, if the result of the hit determination is a hit, the left LED of the hit pattern display section 56 is turned on (stop displaying the hit pattern), and the result of the hit determination is OFF. If so, the right LED of the normal pattern display section 56 is turned on (the losing pattern is stopped and displayed). After the normal symbols are stopped and displayed in this way, the fixed display of the normal symbols starts, so the fixed display time of the normal symbols is set.

On the other hand, if the normal symbol is being displayed in a fixed manner, it is determined whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed. As a result, if the confirmed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether the normal symbol stopped and displayed (determined display) this time is a symbol per common symbol (lighting of the left LED of the common symbol display section 56). As a result, when the stopped and displayed normal symbol is a symbol per common symbol, the opening pattern (number of openings, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the right first starting port 25 in the per common symbol game is set. Specifically, in the case of a "normal state" or "rush state" which is a non-electrical support state, an open pattern is set in which the open state is maintained for about 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, if it is a "probability variable state" which is an electric support state, an open pattern is set in which the open state is maintained for about 4.5 seconds. Once the opening pattern is set in this way, a game with a common symbol is started.

When playing a normal figure, the opening/closing door 26 is operated by controlling the right first starting port solenoid 25m so that the right first starting port 25 is in the open state and closed state in the above-mentioned opening pattern. Then, when the control according to this opening pattern is completed, the game for winning a common figure ends.

<Special operation processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs special operation processing (S600). In addition, in this specification, the first variation that starts when the jackpot determination for the first special figure is determined to be "missing" is also expressed as the "missing first variation", and the jackpot determination for the first special figure The first fluctuation that starts when it is determined that it is a "jackpot" is also expressed as a "jackpot first fluctuation." In addition, the second variation that starts when the jackpot determination for the second special drawing is determined to be a "miss" is also expressed as the "missing second variation", and the jackpot determination for the second special drawing is "small hit" The second fluctuation that starts when it is determined is also expressed as "second small hit fluctuation", and the second fluctuation that starts when it is determined that the jackpot determination for the second special drawing is "missing" is " It is also expressed as ``second fluctuation of deviation''. Furthermore, when the "first deviation variation" and the "second deviation variation" are not particularly distinguished, they are collectively referred to simply as the "deviation variation." Furthermore, when the "first jackpot variation" and the "second jackpot variation" are not particularly distinguished, they are collectively referred to simply as the "jackpot variation."

In the special operation process (S600), first, in order to start the first variation (variation display of the first special figure), it is determined whether the start condition for the first variation is satisfied. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the first variation (variation display of the first special symbol) is not started during at least one of the following periods. That is, during the execution of the first variation (fluctuating display of the first special symbol), during the final display of the first special symbol, after the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the jackpot game triggered by the stop display is executed. During the period until the end, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small win symbol during the period from when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol until the jackpot game that is triggered by the stop display ends. In any case during the period from 1 to 3, the small winning game triggered by the stop display ends, the first variation (variation display of the first special symbol) is not started.

If it is not within any of these periods, it is determined whether or not the first special figure reservation is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area. As a result, if the first special figure reservation is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area, the first special figure reservation (jackpot judgment random number , variable pattern selection random number, symbol selection random number). Then, a jackpot judgment is performed based on the jackpot judgment random number included in the read first special figure reservation.

Specifically, in the "normal state" which is a low probability state, the probability of hitting the jackpot is approximately 1/300 (approximately 1/300 of the jackpot judgment random numbers that can be obtained as the first special drawing reservation). The probability of hitting the jackpot is approximately 1/120 if it is a high probability state such as "variable state" or "rush state". A jackpot determination is performed, with a random number that is approximately 1/120 of the jackpot determination random numbers that can be obtained as a jackpot.

Here, since the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is equipped with a so-called simultaneous variation function, regardless of whether or not the second variation (variation display of the second special symbol) is being executed, the first special symbol A jackpot determination is made regarding (starting the first variation). However, if the second variation is being executed and the second variation is a "jackpot second variation", the jackpot determination for the first special symbol will not be determined as a jackpot. In other words, even if it would normally be determined to be a jackpot (if the jackpot determination random number is determined to be a jackpot), it would be determined to be a miss. (Starts the first deviation). Therefore, if the first variation is started while the "jackpot second variation" is being executed, the first variation will never become the "jackpot first variation" and will always become the "missing first variation" ( (The "first fluctuation" is always started).

Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines whether or not the start conditions for the second variation are satisfied in order to start the second variation (variation display of the second special symbol). Specifically, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the second variation (variation display of the second special symbol) is not started during at least one of the following periods. That is, during the execution of the second variation (fluctuating display of the second special symbol), during the final display of the second special symbol, after the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the jackpot game triggered by the stop display is executed. During the period until the end of the game, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol during the period from when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol until the end of the small winning game triggered by the stop display. In any case during the period from when the stop display is triggered until the end of the jackpot game triggered by the stop display, the second variation (variation display of the second special symbol) is not started.

If it is not during any of these periods, it is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation is stored in the second special figure reservation storage area. As a result, if the second special figure reservation is stored in the second special figure reservation storage area, the second special figure reservation (jackpot judgment random number , variable pattern selection random number, symbol selection random number). Then, based on the jackpot determination random number included in the second special figure reservation that has been read out, a jackpot determination is performed that results in a "jackpot" with the same probability as the first special figure reservation described above.

In addition, in the jackpot determination for the second special figure, regardless of which gaming state it is, it will be judged as a "small hit" with a probability of about 1/6 (the jackpot that can be obtained as the second special figure pending) A random number that is approximately 1/6 of the determined random number is considered a small win).

Here, since the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is equipped with a so-called simultaneous variation function, regardless of whether or not the first variation (variation display of the first special symbol) is being executed, the second special symbol A jackpot determination is made regarding (starting the second fluctuation). However, if the first variation is being executed and the first variation is the "jackpot first variation", the jackpot determination for the second special symbol will not be determined as a jackpot. In other words, even if it would normally be determined to be a jackpot (if the jackpot determination random number is determined to be a jackpot), it would be determined to be a miss. (Start the second deviation). On the other hand, normally (unless the first jackpot variation is being executed), if it is determined to be a small hit (when performing a jackpot judgment on a jackpot judgment random number that is judged to be a small hit), Even if the "first variation" is being executed, it is directly determined as a small hit (the second small win variation is started). Therefore, if the second variation is started while the "first jackpot variation" is being executed, the second variation will not become the "second jackpot variation" and will always be the "missing second variation" or the "small hit second variation". Either the "2nd variation of winning" or the "2nd variation of small winning" will always start.

As a result of the above-mentioned jackpot determination, if the result is a "jackpot", the first pattern selection random number included in the first special pattern reservation or second special pattern reservation read this time is selected. Select the type of jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed in the variation or the second variation (variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol). That is, as described above using FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the jackpot symbols 101 to 300 can be stopped and displayed as the first special symbol, and the jackpot symbols 401 to 600 can be displayed as the second special symbol. It is possible to stop display. Therefore, when the first special symbol reservation is read, the symbol selection random number read as the first special symbol reservation is referred to the jackpot symbol selection table (not shown) in which symbol selection random numbers are assigned to jackpot symbols 101 to 300. The jackpot symbol corresponding to is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. In addition, when the second special figure reservation is read out, the symbol selection random number read out as the second special figure reservation is referred to in the jackpot symbol selection table (not shown) in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the jackpot symbols 401 to 600. The jackpot symbol corresponding to is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. Incidentally, the jackpot symbol selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination for the second special symbol is a "small win", the small win symbol 601 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. In addition, if the result of the jackpot determination is "miss" (not a jackpot or small hit), if the first special symbol pending is read out, the missing symbol 302 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the second special symbol is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. When the figure pending is read out, the missed symbol 602 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. Incidentally, the jackpot symbol or the losing symbol selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed is stored in the stopped symbol storage area secured in the RAM 203.

After selecting the symbol to be stopped and displayed in this way, the variation pattern of the current first variation or second variation (variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is selected. The fluctuation pattern is the time from the start of the first fluctuation or the second fluctuation (fluctuating display of the first special pattern or the second special pattern) until it ends (the first special pattern or the second special pattern is stopped) (execution time of the first variation or second variation, variation time of the first special figure or second special figure), and each variation pattern has information (variation pattern ID) to distinguish it from other variation patterns. has been done. In the process of selecting a variation pattern, the variation pattern selection table is referred to. As shown in FIG. 15, the variation pattern selection table is a table in which variation pattern selection random numbers are assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern ID, variation time). In the process of selecting a fluctuation pattern, with reference to such a fluctuation pattern selection table, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern selection random number read this time as the 1st special figure reservation or the 2nd special figure reservation is selected as the current fluctuation pattern. Select as. Therefore, the probability that each variation pattern is selected is determined by the proportion of random numbers allocated to each variation pattern among the obtainable variation pattern selection random numbers.

The variation pattern selected in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 by transmitting a variation pattern designation command, which will be described later. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the fluctuation pattern designation command, it recognizes the current first fluctuation or second fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern designation command, and performs the current fluctuation pattern based on (corresponding to) the recognized fluctuation pattern. In the performance pattern, a performance (first performance or second performance) corresponding to the first variation or the second variation is executed.

In the above-described process of selecting a variable pattern, instead of always referring to the same variable pattern selection table, variable pattern selection tables corresponding to various game progress situations are referred to. In detail, as shown in FIG. 16, the type of special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), the currently set gaming state (normal state, variable probability state, rush state), the result of jackpot determination, A variation pattern selection table corresponding to the stored number of first special figure reservations and second special figure reservations is referred to. By doing so, it becomes possible to select variation patterns corresponding to various game progress situations, and in turn, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can execute the first performance and the second performance with performance patterns corresponding to various game progress situations. becomes. For example, when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 causes the first display to stop and display the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c (42a, 42b, 42c) in double-digits after the reach effect. Execute the performance (second performance). In addition, if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss and a predetermined variation pattern (variation pattern corresponding to the reach effect) is selected, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c (42a, 42b, 42c) are displayed after the reach effect. A first effect (second effect) is executed to stop and display the image in a random manner. Each variation pattern selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

In addition, the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) of the first fluctuation and the second fluctuation is set to 5 seconds to 120 seconds, but there are exceptions such as "missing second fluctuation" and "small hit second fluctuation" in the "normal state". Only the variation pattern (variation time) is set to 600 seconds (which is much longer than the other first variations and second variations). This is to prevent right-handed hitting in the "normal state".

In this way, the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the current first variation or second variation (variation display of the first special symbol or second special symbol) is selected, and the variation pattern of the current first variation or second variation is selected. Then, the first variation or the second variation (variation display of the first special figure or the second special figure) is started. Then, a variation pattern designation command indicating the currently selected variation pattern is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The variation pattern designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). In addition, the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation, which was the subject of the current jackpot determination, is deleted from the first special figure reservation storage area or the second special figure reservation storage area.

While the first variation or second variation (variation display of special symbols) is being executed, whether or not the execution time of the first variation or second variation (the variation time of the special symbol during variation display) has elapsed. to judge. As a result, if it is determined that the execution time (variation time) has elapsed, the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed with the symbol stored in the stop symbol storage area in advance, and the first variation or second variation is performed. End variation. When the first fluctuation or the second fluctuation ends in this way (when the special symbol is stopped and displayed), the final display of the special symbol starts, so the final display time of the special symbol is set. Then, a fluctuation stop command indicating that the special symbol has been stopped and displayed is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The fluctuation stop command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Here, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol during the execution of the first variation (variation display of the first special symbol), the first variation (variation display of the first special symbol) is continued. Then, the measurement of the execution time (variation time) of the first variation (variation display of the first special figure) is interrupted. Then, when the jackpot game triggered by the stopped display of the jackpot symbol ends, measurement of the execution time (variation time) of the first variation (variation display of the first special symbol) is restarted. In other words, if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol during the execution of the first variation (variation display of the first special symbol), the period from when the jackpot symbol is stopped until the jackpot game ends. In this case, the measurement of the execution time (variation time) of the first variation is interrupted while the first variation (variation display of the first special figure) continues.

Similarly, even if the second special pattern is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol during execution of the first variation (variation display of the first special pattern), the first variation (variation display of the first special pattern) will continue. While doing so, the measurement of the execution time (variation time) of the first variation (variation display of the first special figure) is interrupted. Then, when the small winning game triggered by the stop display of the small winning symbol ends, measurement of the execution time (variation time) of the first variation (variation display of the first special symbol) is restarted. That is, if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol during the execution of the first variation (variation display of the first special symbol), the small winning game ends after the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed. During this period, the measurement of the execution time (variation time) of the first variation will be interrupted while the first variation (variation display of the first special figure) continues.

On the other hand, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol while the second variation (variation display of the second special symbol) is being executed, the second variation (variation display of the second special symbol) continues. , the measurement of the execution time (variation time) of the second variation (variation display of the second special figure) is interrupted. Then, when the jackpot game triggered by the stop display of the jackpot symbol ends, measurement of the execution time (variation time) of the second variation (variation display of the second special symbol) is restarted. In other words, if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol during execution of the second variation (variation display of the second special symbol), the period from when the jackpot symbol is stopped until the end of the jackpot game is In this case, the measurement of the execution time (variation time) of the second variation is interrupted while the second variation (variation display of the second special figure) continues.

The above describes the process when the first variation or the second variation (variation display of the first special figure or the second special figure) is being executed. On the other hand, if the special symbol is being displayed in a fixed manner, it is determined whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed. When the confirmed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether the special symbol stopped and displayed this time (confirmed display) is a jackpot symbol, a small win symbol, or a losing symbol.

As a result, if the stopped and displayed special symbol is a jackpot symbol, first, an "invalidity period" is started. Then, after a predetermined period of time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed, the "invalid period" ends and the "valid period" begins. Then, it is determined whether the game ball has entered the second starting port 30 during the "validity period". In this determination, it is determined whether or not the second starting port sensor 30s has detected a game ball during the "validity period". As a result, if it is determined that the game ball has entered the second starting hole 30 during the "validity period", the opening pattern (number of openings, opening time, closing time, etc.). As described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, seven round games are played, so the grand prize opening 28 is opened seven times (for example, 10 game balls per round game). Set an open pattern that remains open (until the ball enters the ball or until 30 seconds have elapsed).

After setting the opening pattern of the jackpot opening 28 in this way, the jackpot game is started. Then, a jackpot game start command indicating the start of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. This jackpot game start command also includes information indicating the type of jackpot game to be started this time (see FIG. 5). The jackpot game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). During the jackpot game, the opening/closing door 29 is operated by controlling the jackpot solenoid 28m so that the jackpot solenoid 28m is in the open/closed state according to the opening pattern described above (see FIG. 5).

Furthermore, at the start of the round game, a round game start command indicating the start of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and at the end of the round game, a round game end command indicating the end of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. do. The round game start command and round game end command stored in the output buffer in this way are transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

When the control of the jackpot solenoid 28m (operation of the opening/closing door 29) is completed according to the opening pattern described above, the jackpot game ends. Then, a jackpot game end command indicating the end of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The jackpot game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). When the jackpot game is finished, the game state (probable variable state, rush state) is set according to the type of the jackpot game (probable variable win, rush win). Then, a gaming state designation command indicating the gaming state set this time is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The game state designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

The above has explained the process when the special symbol that is currently stopped and displayed (confirmed display) is a jackpot symbol. On the other hand, if the special symbol (here, the second special symbol) that is stopped and displayed (confirmed display) this time is a small winning symbol, the opening pattern (number of openings, number of openings, time, closing time, etc.). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, a small winning game is executed in which the small prize opening 35 is kept open for 1600 m seconds. Therefore, when the special symbol (here, the second special symbol) is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol, in order to start this small winning game, an opening pattern is set in which the small prize opening 35 remains open for 1600 m seconds. .

In this way, after setting the opening pattern of the small winning opening 35 (small winning game), the small winning game is started. Then, a small winning game start command indicating the start of the small winning game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The small winning game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

During the small winning game, the opening/closing door 36 is operated by controlling the small winning opening solenoid 35m so as to be in the open state and closed state in the above-mentioned opening pattern. When the control of the small prize opening solenoid 35m (operation of the opening/closing door 36) according to such an opening pattern is completed, the small winning game ends. Then, a small winning game end command indicating the end of the small winning game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The small winning game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). Note that the game state is not changed due to the small winning game.

In addition, if the special symbol that was stopped and displayed this time is a symbol other than the jackpot symbol (small win symbol or missing symbol), first check whether the current gaming state is "probable variable state" or not. to decide. If the game is in the "probability change state", it is determined whether the "number of changes after jackpot" has reached 100 times or not. As a result, when the "number of fluctuations after jackpot" reaches 100 times, a "rush state" is set instead of a "probable variable state" by setting a non-electric support state instead of an electric support state (Fig. 11 (see (a)).

Furthermore, if the current gaming state is not the "probable variable state", it is determined whether the current gaming state is the "rush state". If the game is in a "rush state", it is determined whether or not the "number of fluctuations after jackpot" has reached 150 times. As a result, when the "number of fluctuations after jackpot" reaches 150 times, a "normal state" is set instead of a "rush state" by setting a low probability state instead of a high probability state (Figure 11 ( a) (see b)).

<Pending number processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs pending number processing (S700). In this reservation number processing (S700), the number of first special figure reservations stored in the first special figure reservation storage area and the number of second special figure reservations stored in the second special figure reservation storage area are calculated. are read out, and a pending number transmission command indicating these numbers is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The pending number transmission command thus stored in the output buffer is also transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing this, the sub-control board 220 displays various effects based on these numbers, such as displaying on the effect display device 41 the reserved symbols corresponding to the number of first reserved special symbols and the number of second reserved special symbols. It becomes possible to execute.

E. Production control processing:
As described above, the progress of the game is realized by the game control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200, but the performance corresponding to the progress of the game is realized by the performance control process performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220. This is achieved by executing. This effect control process will be explained below using the flowchart shown in FIG. 17. The production control process is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 at predetermined intervals (for example, based on a timer interrupt that occurs every 10 msec). Note that, in the following description, descriptions of well-known processes such as initialization processing of the CPU 221, interrupt prohibition processing, and interrupt permission processing are omitted.

When the production control process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first performs a command analysis process (S800). Here, each time the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives a command from the main control board 200 or a detection signal from various boards, the CPU 221 transfers the received command or detection signal to the RAM 223 as an external interrupt process. Stored in the received command storage area. In the command analysis process (S800), the command and detection signal stored in the received command storage area, that is, the effect corresponding to the received command and detection signal are determined, and in order to perform this effect, the image and audio control board 230 and Commands to be sent to the lamp control board 226 and the like are stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 223.

The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 then performs output processing (S900). In this process, commands stored in the output buffer of the RAM 223 are transmitted to the image/audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like. Upon receiving a command from the sub-control board 220, the image and audio control board 230 displays an image corresponding to the received command on the effect display device 41, and outputs a sound corresponding to the received command from the speakers 6a, 6b, etc. . Further, the lamp control board 226 causes the lamps 5a to 5c to emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the received command.

As described above, the sub control board 220 executes various effects in cooperation with the image and audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, etc., but in this specification, for convenience of explanation, such various effects are executed. This is also simply expressed as "the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes various effects."

FIG. 18 shows processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 in response to various commands. As shown in FIG. 18, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the preliminary determination result command, it performs a "pre-read effect" that is a performance based on the preliminary determination result. For example, an image of a character or the like corresponding to the preliminary determination result may be displayed on the effect display device 41, or the manner of a pending symbol to be displayed in the first pending display area 41d or the second pending display area 41e of the presentation display device 41 may be determined in advance. The form may be adapted to correspond to the result. Note that the "pre-read performance" does not need to be performed all the time when a preliminary determination result command is received, and may be performed when a predetermined condition is met (for example, when a predetermined lottery is won).

In addition, upon receiving the pending number transmission command, the same number of pending symbols as the first reserved number of special symbols and the second number of reserved special symbols indicated by this command are displayed in the first reserved display area 41d of the effect display device 41 and the second reserved symbol. It is displayed in the display area 41e. It is not necessary to always display both the number of reserved special drawings and the number of reserved special drawings. For example, in the "normal state" and "variable state" where the "main effect" is the first effect, the first The number of special symbols on hold may be displayed, and in a "rush state" where the "main effect" is the second effect, the second number of special figures on hold may be displayed.

In addition, when a fluctuation pattern designation command is received, the first performance or second performance (including the fluctuation display of decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c or decorative patterns 42a, 42b, 42c) corresponding to the fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation pattern designation command is received. Start.

Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of ready-to-reach effects as described above using FIG. 6(b). Since the first performance and the second performance are performed in accordance with the variation patterns, the reach performance that is part of the first performance and the second performance is also performed when the corresponding variation patterns are selected. Specifically, when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot" and a variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected, after the reach effect corresponding to this variation pattern is performed, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c Alternatively, a first performance and a second performance are performed in which the decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c are stopped and displayed on a double-digit basis. In addition, when the result of the jackpot determination is "miss" and a variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected, after the reach effect corresponding to this variation pattern is performed, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c or A first performance and a second performance are performed in which the decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c are stopped and displayed in a random pattern.

The execution probability of each reach effect, that is, the probability that the variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected, is determined by the ratio of the variation pattern selection random number allocated to each variation pattern in the variation pattern selection table described above using FIG. It is set. As a result, the probability that the jackpot determination result is a "jackpot" (hereinafter also referred to as "jackpot expectation level") is made different between multiple types of reach performances. As a result, it is possible for the player to expect a reach performance with a higher degree of jackpot expectation.

The mode of the reach effect may be any mode as long as the player can distinguish between these differences, for example, the mode in which the displayed character images differ from each other or the mode in which the displayed background images differ from each other between the reach effects. , a mode in which the displayed colors are different from each other, a mode in which the types of decorative symbols (for example, numbers indicated by the decorative symbols) that can be the double number that are stopped and displayed at the start of the ready-to-win effect are different from each other, etc. are adopted.

When receiving a fluctuation stop command during the execution of the first performance and second performance as described above, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 changes the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c or the decorative patterns 42a, 42b, 42c to a square, The display stops at any of the random numbers.

Furthermore, upon receiving the gaming state designation command, it starts the performance corresponding to the set gaming state (normal state, variable probability state). For example, an effect is performed in which the background images of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c and the decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c are set in a manner (color, etc.) corresponding to the game state. Furthermore, when an operation signal is detected via the performance operation board 228, that is, when the performance operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c are operated, the performance corresponding to the operation is started.

F. Relationship between the first performance and the second performance:
Here, the relationship between the "first effect corresponding to the first variation" and the "second effect corresponding to the second variation" will be explained.

F-1. Main production, non-main production:
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to perform a performance in which decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a variable manner as a first performance, and a performance in which decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c are displayed in a variable manner as a second performance. It is possible to execute the effect to be displayed.

However, if the first performance and the second performance are executed simultaneously in accordance with the simultaneous variation function, the performance may become complicated and the content of the performance may be difficult for the player to recognize. . Therefore, as described above using FIG. 7, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, one of the first performance and the second performance is set as the "main performance", and the other is set as the "non-main performance". do. And, even if the first variation and the second variation are executed in parallel at least in a "specific display area (for example, the central area of the display screen of the effect display device 41, a conspicuous area)", Of the first performance and the second performance, only the "main performance" is executed.

In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the first performance is the "main performance" in the "normal state" and the "variable probability state". This is because the first variation is executed more frequently than the second variation in the "normal state" and the "variable probability state." That is, in the "normal state", the variation time of the second special symbol (execution time of the second variation) is long, so a left-handed hit (game aiming at the left first starting opening 24) is performed. In addition, in the "probable variable state", the ball is hit to the right, but since it is in the electric support state (the frequency of opening of the right first starting port 25 is high), the frequency at which the game ball enters the right first starting port 25 is becomes higher. For these reasons, in the "normal state" and the "variable probability state", the first variation is executed more frequently, so the first effect is defined as the "main effect".

Therefore, in the "normal state" and "variable probability state", even if the first variation and the second variation are executed in parallel, only the first effect is executed in the "specific display area". That will happen. In addition, when the first variation is not executed, the "specific display area" includes the decorative patterns 41a, which are used for the first effect (main effect), regardless of whether or not the second variation is executed. 41b, 41c (in a stopped display state), and the decorative patterns 42a, 42b, 42c used in the second performance (non-main performance) are not displayed (naturally, the second performance is not executed either). It is said that

On the other hand, in the "rush state", the second performance is the "main performance". This is because the second variation is executed more frequently than the first variation in the "rush state". That is, in the "rush state", the game ball is hit to the right as in the "variable probability state", but since it is a non-electric support state (the frequency of opening of the right first starting port 25 is low), the game ball is hit in the right first position. The frequency of balls entering the starting port 25 also decreases. For this reason, in the "rush state", the second variation is executed more frequently, so the second effect is defined as the "main effect".

Therefore, in the "rush state", even if the first variation and the second variation are executed in parallel, only the second effect is executed in the "specific display area". In addition, when the second variation is not executed, the "specific display area" includes the decorative patterns 42a, which are used for the second effect (main effect), regardless of whether the first variation is executed or not. 42b, 42c (in a stopped display state), and the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c used in the first performance (non-main performance) are not displayed (naturally, the first performance is not executed either). It is said that

F-2. Execution of non-main performance:
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, only the "main effect" out of the first effect and the second effect is executed in the "specific display area", but only the "main effect" is executed when the predetermined conditions are met. In this case, execute "non-main performance". In this case, if the "main effect (or the display of images used for the main effect)" is being executed, the "non-main effect" is replaced with the "main effect (or the display of images used for the main effect)". ” (switches the effect executed in a specific display area from the main effect to the non-main effect).

Specifically, in the "normal state" and the "probable variable state", when the "second jackpot variation" starts, the second effect (non-main effect) corresponding to the "second jackpot variation" is displayed in the "specific display area". ” to execute. At this time, if the first performance that is the "main performance" is being executed (or if the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are being displayed), as shown in FIG. 19(a), the first performance ( Alternatively, instead of displaying the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c, a second performance (non-main performance) corresponding to the "second jackpot variation" is executed.

This is due to the following reason. In other words, when the "second jackpot variation" is performed in the "normal state" or the "probable variable state", unless the second performance corresponding to the "jackpot second variation" is performed, the player will be This is because the player will feel as if the jackpot game triggered by the "second jackpot variation" has been started without the second variation, which may create a sense of distrust.

In addition, in the "rush state", when the "first jackpot variation" is started, the first performance (non-main performance) corresponding to the "first jackpot variation" is executed in the "specific display area". At this time, if the second performance that is the "main performance" is being executed (or if the decorative patterns 42a, 42b, and 42c are being displayed), the second performance ( Alternatively, instead of displaying the decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c, a first performance (non-main performance) corresponding to the "first jackpot variation" is executed.

This is due to the following reason. In other words, if the "first jackpot variation" is performed in the "rush state", unless the first performance corresponding to the "first jackpot variation" is performed, the player will not be able to receive the "first jackpot variation". This is because the player will feel as if the jackpot game triggered by the "first fluctuation" has been started without the first fluctuation, which may create a sense of distrust.

F-3. 2nd performance corresponding to “Jackpot 2nd Variation”:
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, even a "non-main performance" may be executed in a "specific display area." However, when executing the second performance (non-main performance) corresponding to the "second jackpot variation" in the "normal state" (see FIG. 19(a)), the following problem occurs.

For example, in a state where there are multiple (2 to 4) second special symbols on hold, if the "rush state" changes to the "normal state" (when the normal state is set), in the "normal state", " A "second jackpot variation" may be performed after a "second loss variation" or a "second small hit variation" is performed. In the "normal state", the execution time of "missing second variation" and "small hit second variation" is extremely long (for example, 600 seconds), so in this case, it will take a long time after transitioning to the "normal state". After the time has elapsed, the "second jackpot variation" will be performed. Moreover, in the "normal state", the second performance is a "non-main performance", so the second performance corresponding to the "missing second variation" and "small hit second variation" is not performed for a long time. After the elapse of time, a second performance corresponding to the "second jackpot variation" will be performed.

Therefore, if the player ends the game and leaves the pachinko machine 1 due to the transition from the "rush state" to the "normal state" (the normal state is set), this corresponds to the "second jackpot variation". The second performance may be suddenly started in the unmanned pachinko machine 1. In such a case, there is a possibility that a competition for the pachinko machine 1 may occur among a plurality of players.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the "second jackpot variation" is performed in the "normal state", when a player is playing a game on the pachinko machine 1 (the pachinko machine 1 is not unmanned) ), the second performance corresponding to the "second jackpot variation" is started.

Specifically, if the first variation (here, the first deviation variation) is being executed (or if the first special figure hold is stored), the player is playing the game on the pachinko machine 1. (Also referred to as "playing" in this specification). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20(a), the "jackpot second variation" starts during the execution of the first variation (in this case, the first loss variation) (or when the first special symbol reservation is stored). If so, a second performance corresponding to the "second jackpot variation" is started (the second performance is executed in place of the first performance).

On the other hand, if the first variation (in this case, the first variation with a loss) is not being executed and the first special symbol pending is also not stored, it can be determined that the game is not in progress. In such a case, even if the "jackpot second variation" is started, the second performance is not started. That is, as shown in FIG. 20(b), if the first variation (in this case, the first deviation variation) is not being executed and the first special symbol pending is not stored, for example, the game is not played. However, even if the "second jackpot variation" has started, the demonstration effect that suggests that the jackpot is not the same, and the display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c in a stationary state, etc., are being performed in the "specific display area". The demonstration performance and decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c continue to be displayed in a stationary state. Then, if the first variation (in this case, the first variation of winning) starts before the "second jackpot variation" ends (or if the first special symbol reservation is memorized (the left first starting port sensor 24s When a game ball is detected)), a second performance corresponding to the "second jackpot variation" is started from the middle of the "second jackpot variation" (demonstration production and decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c are stationary) (The second effect is executed in place of the display in ).

In this way, it is possible to prevent the second effect corresponding to the "second jackpot variation" from suddenly starting on the unmanned pachinko machine 1, and in turn, it is possible to prevent multiple players from competing for the pachinko machine 1. This can be prevented from occurring.

Here, the second production corresponding to the "jackpot second variation" is a production with a predetermined execution time corresponding to the execution time of the "jackpot second variation" (variation time of the second special figure). Executed (stored in advance). For example, as a second effect, in addition to displaying the decorative patterns 42a, 42b, and 42c in a variable manner, a predetermined video may be played, or a predetermined image (sprite image) may be displayed while changing its display size and display position. These performance times are predetermined in correspondence with the execution time of the "second jackpot variation". For this reason, as described above using FIG. 2), the execution time for the second performance is insufficient, and the second performance ends in an unnatural manner. Therefore, a problem arises in that the player feels uncomfortable.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, in the "normal state", the first variation (in this case, the first deviation variation) is not being executed, and the first special symbol pending is not stored (game If the "Jackpot 2nd Variation" is started, the second performance corresponding to the "Jackpot 2nd Variation" will not be executed on the front side (specific display area), but will be executed on the back side. It is said that Then, if the first variation (in this case, the first variation of winning) starts before the "second jackpot variation" ends, or if the first special figure reservation is memorized (when the game starts), The second effect, which had been executed on the back, is now executed on the front (specific display area) from the middle.

Specifically, in the "normal state", when the first variation (in this case, the first variation with a loss) is not being executed, and the first special symbol pending is not stored (when not in the game), the "jackpot" When the "second variation" is started, the "change process" is executed as shown in FIG. The "change process" is a process related to "change in the form of the second performance (the second performance corresponding to the second jackpot variation)" as time (execution time of the second jackpot variation) passes. In other words, the "change process" is a process that calculates information regarding the mode of the second performance corresponding to the elapsed time of the second jackpot variation.

Such "change processing" includes, for example, when the second performance is a performance that plays a video, it indicates the playback position of the video as time (execution time of the second jackpot variation) passes. Processing to update information (frame number) is performed. Or, if the second performance is a performance that displays a predetermined image (sprite image) while changing the display size and display position, the predetermined image Processing is performed to update information indicating the display size and display position of the (sprite image).

Then, if the first variation (in this case, the first variation of winning) starts before the "second jackpot variation" ends, or if the first special figure reservation is memorized (when the game starts), The display mode of the second performance (second performance corresponding to the second jackpot variation) corresponding to the timing when the game is started is derived based on the result of the "change process". Then, the second performance corresponding to the "jackpot second variation" is started from the derived mode (the second performance is started not from the beginning but from the middle).

For example, if the second performance is a video playback performance, the playback position (frame number) of the video that corresponds to the timing at which the game started is derived based on the result of the "change processing", and this Start the performance (second performance) for playing the video from the position. Alternatively, if the second effect is one in which a predetermined image (sprite image) is displayed while changing its display size and display position, it corresponds to the timing when the game starts based on the result of "change processing". The display size and display position of the image to be displayed are derived, and an effect (second effect) for displaying the image is started from this display size and display position.

With such a configuration, even if the second performance corresponding to the "jackpot second variation" is started in the middle of the "jackpot second variation" as shown in FIG. 21, the timing of the start will be matched. Since the second performance can be started from the mode in which the player is playing the game, and the second performance can be executed to the end, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

In addition, in the above-mentioned "change processing", the images themselves that can be displayed in the "specific display area" may be sequentially generated as they are (for example, they may be developed in the RAM 233 frame by frame). However, since such a configuration increases the processing load, the "change processing" does not generate the image itself that can be displayed in the "specific display area" as it is, but instead generates the elapsed time of the "jackpot second variation". It is preferable to update information related to the mode of the second effect corresponding to (frame number of a predetermined moving image, display size and display position of a predetermined image, etc.).

FIG. 22 shows a flowchart of the "second effect execution process" for executing the second effect in the "normal state". This process is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as a timer interrupt (for example, every 10 msec) in the "normal state".

When the "second performance execution process" is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first determines whether or not the second performance (here, the jackpot second performance) is being executed (S1000). If the second performance is already being executed (S1000: yes), there is no need to start a new second performance, so the "second performance execution process" is ended.

On the other hand, if the second effect is not being executed (S1000: no), it is determined whether it is the start timing of the "big hit second variation" (S1002). As a result, if it is the start timing of the "second jackpot variation" (S1002: yes), it is determined whether or not the game is being played (S1004). If the game is being played (S1004: yes), a second effect corresponding to the "second jackpot variation" is started (S1006). On the other hand, if the game is not in progress (S1006: yes), the "change process" is started (S1008).

On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination process of S1002 that it is not the start timing of the "jackpot second variation" (S1002: no), it is determined whether or not the "jackpot second variation" is being executed (S1010). . As a result, if the "second jackpot variation" is being executed (S1010: yes), it is determined whether the game has started (S1012). If the game is started (S1012: yes), the display mode of the second performance (second performance corresponding to the second jackpot variation) corresponding to the timing when the game is started is changed to "change processing". (S1014). Then, the second performance corresponding to the "jackpot second variation" is started from the derived mode (S1016).

In the above-mentioned embodiment, in the "normal state", when the first variation is started or when the first special symbol reservation is stored (the right first starting port sensor 25s or the left first starting port sensor 25s Although it is determined that the game has started when the game ball is detected by the sensor 24s, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, a sensor capable of detecting a fired game ball is provided (for example, a sensor capable of detecting a game ball is provided at a location where the fired game ball enters the gaming area 21), and the sensor When a game ball is detected, it may be determined that the game has started (the game is in progress).

In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, when starting the second performance corresponding to the "jackpot second variation" from the middle of the "jackpot second variation", the second production is However, it is not limited to this. In detail, when starting the second performance corresponding to the "Jackpot 2nd variation" from the middle of the "Jackpot 2nd variation", the remaining time of the "Jackpot 2nd variation" (until the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed) The remaining time) may be detected and a second effect corresponding to this remaining time may be executed. For example, a second effect may be executed that indicates the remaining time (the time until the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed). Further, if the remaining time is less than a predetermined time, a second effect may be executed to display an image suggesting that the jackpot symbol will be stopped and displayed.

Further, the "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that executes the first variation and the second variation can also be regarded as the "first variation execution means" and the "second variation execution means". Further, the "CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220" that executes the first performance and the second performance can also be regarded as a "first performance execution means" and a "second performance execution means". Further, the "second jackpot variation" can be considered as a "specific variation", the jackpot symbol can be considered as a "specific symbol", and the jackpot game can also be considered as a "specific game". Further, the "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that executes the jackpot game can also be regarded as a "specific game execution means." Moreover, the left first starting port sensor 24s can also be regarded as a "detection means". Further, a period in which a game is not being played in the "normal state" can also be regarded as a "non-playing period."

F-4. Other embodiments:
F-4-1. Other embodiment 1:
In the above-mentioned embodiment, in the "normal state", if the first variation is not being executed and the first special symbol reservation is not stored, even if the "jackpot second variation" is started, the " Although it was decided that the second performance corresponding to "Jackpot Second Variation" is not performed in the "Specific Display Area", the following configuration may be used.

That is, as shown in FIG. 23, in the "normal state", the period from the start of the first variation (variation display of the first special symbol) until 2 seconds have elapsed (period t1 in the figure); The period from 2 seconds before the first variation ends (the first special symbol stops displaying) until the final display of the first special symbol ends (period t2 in the figure) is a "prohibited period". During the "prohibition period (for example, the period t1 in the figure)", even if the "second jackpot variation" starts (even if the predetermined replacement condition is met), the "specific display area" will not allow the "jackpot second variation" to start. If the "prohibition period" ends without starting the second production corresponding to "2 variations" (the first production corresponding to the first variation and the final display of the first special figure are executed), the "prohibition period" ends (instead of the first production ) The second performance may be started.

In addition, if the "prohibited period (for example, the period t2 in the figure)" starts during the execution of the second effect corresponding to the "second jackpot variation", until the "prohibited period" ends (the prohibited period (inside), in the "specific display area", the second effect corresponding to the "jackpot second variation" is not executed (the first effect corresponding to the first variation and the first special symbol are confirmed to be displayed) When the "prohibition period" ends, the second performance may be restarted (instead of the first performance if the second variation of the jackpot is still being executed).

The period from the start of the first fluctuation until 2 seconds have elapsed (period t1 in the figure) can also be regarded as the "period immediately after the start", and the period from 2 seconds before the end of the first fluctuation to 2 seconds before the end of the first fluctuation (period t1 in the figure) The period until the fluctuation ends (the first special symbol is stopped and displayed) can also be regarded as a "period immediately before stopping".

Here, if in the "normal state" the start and end of the variable display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c are not indicated in the "specific display area" (the first effect is not executed), then in the "normal state" Despite the high execution frequency of 1 variation, the player is notified that the 1st variation (variation of the 1st special figure) has started or that the 1st variation has ended (the 1st special figure has stopped). There is a possibility that the player cannot be recognized and may feel distrustful of the player. In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, as described above, even if the "second jackpot variation" is executed during the "prohibition period", the "specific display area" corresponds to the "second jackpot variation". The second performance is not executed (the first performance is executed). In this way, the player can be made aware that the first variation (the variation of the first special figure) has started and that the first variation has ended (the first special figure is displayed as stopped), It is possible to prevent the player from having the above-mentioned sense of distrust.

Furthermore, when the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a static manner, the player is made to recognize the type of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are statically displayed in order to make the player recognize the result of the first variation. There is a need. In order to make the player recognize the type of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c that are displayed in a static manner, it is necessary to keep the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c that are statically displayed for a predetermined period of time. There is. In this regard, in the configuration described above, the period during which the first special symbol is displayed is also defined as a "prohibited period" (in the specific display area, the second effect is not executed and the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c remain displayed). ). Therefore, even when the "second jackpot variation" is in progress, the player can recognize the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c for a predetermined period of time (determined display time). It becomes possible to make the player aware of the result of the fluctuation.

In addition, the "change process" is performed even during the "prohibition period" mentioned above, and when the "prohibition period" ends, the display mode of the second effect corresponding to the timing when the "prohibition period" ends is "changed". It may also be derived based on the results of "processing". Then, the second performance may be started from the derived mode.

In this way, even if the second performance corresponding to the "second jackpot variation" is started in the middle of the "second jackpot variation" due to the "prohibition period", the timing of the start will be matched. Since the second performance can be started from the mode and the second performance can be executed to the end, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

In addition, the first performance moves the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c at a second speed (for example, the patterns that can be stopped and displayed as the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c are moved from the top to the bottom of the display screen in 0.5 seconds). After that, the symbols that can be stopped and displayed as decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed from the top of the display screen for 0.1 seconds at a first speed faster than the second speed (for example, decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c). It may also be an effect in which the display is displayed in a variable manner at a speed of moving the object down (a high speed), then displayed in a variable manner again at a second speed, and then stopped. When such a first performance is performed, the period during which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are variably displayed at the second speed (low speed) may be set as a "prohibition period." In detail, "the period from when the variable display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c starts until the variable speed of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c switches from the second speed to the first speed" and "the period from when the variable display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c is switched from the second speed to the first speed" , 41b, 41c change from the first speed to the second speed until the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c stop displaying' may be defined as the 'inhibited period'.

With such a configuration, the "second jackpot variation" is performed during a period in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a variable manner at a low speed, that is, during a period in which the player can easily recognize the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c. Even if executed, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c will be displayed in the "specific display area." Therefore, it is easier for the player to recognize that the first variation (the variation of the first special figure) has started and that the first variation has ended (the first special figure is displayed as stopped). be able to.

Moreover, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c can also be regarded as "first effect patterns," and the decorative patterns 42a, 42b, and 42c can also be perceived as "second effect patterns." Furthermore, the "prohibited period" can also be regarded as a "non-execution period." Also, the "prohibited period" immediately after the first fluctuation starts can be considered as the "immediate period after the start", and the "prohibited period" immediately before the end of the first fluctuation can also be considered as the "period immediately before stopping". can. Moreover, displaying the decorative patterns 42a, 42b, 42c in the "specific display area" instead of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c can also be considered as "replacement display".

F-4-2. Other embodiment 2:
Here, in a general pachinko machine, the first effect or the second effect may not be executed in the "specific display area" due to a malfunction of the display device (effect display device 41) or the like. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the "change process" may be executed during a period in which such a first effect or a second effect cannot be performed (also referred to as an "irregular period" in this specification). good. In other words, during the "irregular period", processing related to "changes in the mode of the first performance" as time (execution time of the first variation) passes, and processing related to "changes in the aspect of the first performance" as time (execution time of the second variation) passes. Processing related to "change in the mode of second performance" may be executed.

Then, when the "irregular period" ends, the aspect of the performance (first performance or second performance) corresponding to the timing when the irregular period ends is derived based on the result of the "change processing", and the derived The effect (first effect or second effect) may be started from the aspect.

By doing this, even if the effect (first effect or second effect) cannot be executed in the "specific display area" due to a defect etc. (due to the start of an irregular period), the defect etc. Once it is resolved (when the irregular period ends), the performance (first performance or second performance) can be started from the mode corresponding to the timing of the cancellation (the sub-end), and in turn, the performance (first performance or second performance) can be started from the mode corresponding to the timing of the cancellation (the sub-end). Since the first performance or the second performance can be executed to the end, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

Note that the "irregular period" can also be regarded as a "non-execution period."

G. First performance (non-main performance) in “rush state”:
Next, the first effect in the "rush state" will be explained. As described above using FIG. 7, in the "rush state", the second performance is the "main performance" and the first performance is the "non-main performance". Then, only when the "first jackpot variation" is performed, in the "specific display area", instead of displaying the second effect or the decorative patterns 42a, 42b, 42c, a message corresponding to the "first jackpot variation" is displayed. A first performance is executed.

Here, as described above using FIG. 5, in the "rush state", if a jackpot game is performed based on the "second jackpot variation", the "probability variable state" is not set, and the player Although the ``rush state'' which is more advantageous than the ``probability variable state'' is always set, when a jackpot game based on the ``jackpot first variation'' is played, the ``probability variable state'' may be set. Therefore, the player expects the "second jackpot variation" to occur more than the "first jackpot variation."

In this regard, in the "rush state", when the first effect is executed in the "specific display area" (instead of the second effect or the display of the decorative patterns 42a, 42b, 42c), the player will receive a "jackpot" effect. There is a problem in that the player is made aware that a jackpot game will be played based on the "first variation" and that a "probability variation state" may be set, which reduces the interest in the game. .

Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the "first jackpot variation" has not started, the same performance as when the "first jackpot variation" has started (the first jackpot variation has started). It is decided to perform a start-suggestion effect that suggests that something has happened.

For example, if the "first jackpot variation" is started while the decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c whose variation has been stopped are displayed (the second variation is not in progress), the decorative symbols 42a, 42b are displayed. , 42c, the first performance corresponding to the "first jackpot variation" is performed in the "specific display area" (as the variation display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c starts). Correspondingly, the following configuration may be used. That is, in a state where the decorative symbols 42a, 42b, and 42c whose fluctuations have been stopped are displayed in the "specific display area" (state where the second fluctuation is not being executed), even if the "jackpot first fluctuation" is not started. , an effect of variably displaying the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c is executed in the "specific display area". In this way, even if the "first jackpot variation" has not started, the player can be made to feel as if the "first jackpot variation" has started, making it possible to increase the player's interest in the game. . In addition, in the case of such a configuration, a performance in which the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a variable manner instead of the decorative patterns 42a, 42b, and 42c that are displayed in a state where the variation is stopped is considered as a "start suggestion effect." You can also capture it.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 24(a), if the "first jackpot variation" is started during the execution of the second effect (second variation) in which the decorative patterns 42a, 42b, and 42c are displayed in a variable manner, the corresponding Instead of the second performance (fluctuating display of decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c), the first performance (fluctuating display of decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c) corresponding to the "first jackpot variation" is a "specific display area" In response to this, the following configuration may be used. In other words, as shown in FIG. 24(b), regardless of whether the first variation (first jackpot variation) has started, it may be used as part of the second performance corresponding to the second variation (or as part of the second performance). (during execution), an effect is executed in which a variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is performed in a "specific display area" instead of a variable display of the decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c. In other words, a performance that suggests switching from the second performance to the first performance is performed as the second performance. In this way, for players who recognize that the first performance corresponds to the "first jackpot variation", even if the "first jackpot variation" has not started, the "jackpot first variation" will be more natural. 1 fluctuation" can be made to feel as if it has started. Furthermore, since the first performance is performed while the player is paying attention to the second performance, it is possible to provide surprise to the player and increase the interest in the game.

Note that such an effect may be performed when a specific variation pattern of the second variation is selected. Furthermore, in the case of such a configuration, a performance in which a variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is performed instead of a variable display of the decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c can also be regarded as a "start suggestion performance."

In addition, when the "first jackpot variation" has started, an image suggesting that the "first jackpot variation" has started (for example, an image with the words "start of the first variation") is displayed. If the configuration is such that the effect is performed in a "specific display area," the following configuration may be used in response to this configuration. In other words, regardless of whether the first variation (jackpot first variation) has started, an image that suggests that the "jackpot first variation" has started (for example, an image with the words "first variation start") It is also possible to perform an effect that displays a specific image, etc.) in a "specific display area." Note that displaying such an image may be performed as part of the second effect, or may be performed independently (independently) of the second effect. Further, a performance that displays such an image can also be regarded as a "start suggestion performance."

If the above-mentioned "start suggestion performance" is to be executed, the "start suggestion performance" may be performed even when the "first jackpot variation" is not started. In other words, even if the "starting suggestion performance" is performed, the "first jackpot variation" may not be performed. Therefore, even if the "start suggestion effect" is performed, the player is made to expect that the "first jackpot variation (the first jackpot variation that is disadvantageous to the player)" may not have started. Therefore, it is possible to increase the interest in the game (it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest in the game).

Furthermore, the above-mentioned "start suggestion performance" may be executed as part of the second performance corresponding to the "second small hit variation" (during execution of the second performance). In this way, a small win game will be played even though it is suggested that the "first jackpot variation" has started, so it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise and increase the interest in the game. becomes possible.

Furthermore, the above-mentioned "start suggestion performance" may be executed as part of the second performance corresponding to the "second jackpot variation" (during execution of the second performance). In this case, even though it has been suggested that the "first jackpot variation" has started, the jackpot game based on the "second jackpot variation" will be played. Furthermore, even though it was suggested that a jackpot game (a jackpot game that is disadvantageous for the player) based on the "first jackpot variation" will be played, a jackpot game (a jackpot game that is disadvantageous for the player) based on the "second jackpot variation" will be played. A jackpot game) will be played. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise and increase his/her interest in the game.

In addition, in the "rush state", if a jackpot game based on the "first jackpot variation" is started, the "normal state" may be set, and when a jackpot game based on the "second jackpot variation" is started. In this case, the configuration may be such that the "normal state" is never set. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the difference in the degree of advantage for the player between the jackpot game based on the "first jackpot variation" and the jackpot game based on the "second jackpot variation", so the above-mentioned " It is possible to further enhance the effect of performing the "start suggestion performance".

In addition, the "rush state" can be regarded as an "advantageous state", and the "variable probability state" and "normal state" can also be considered as "disadvantageous states", and the "main control board 200 "CPU201" can also be regarded as "gaming state setting means".

H. Invalid period, valid period:
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, as described above, in order to prevent the second performance corresponding to the "second jackpot fluctuation" from being performed in the unmanned pachinko machine 1 (and by extension, to prevent In order to prevent a scramble for the pachinko machine 1 from occurring), in the "normal state", the second effect is not executed unless a game is being played.

However, if the configuration is such that the jackpot game starts at the timing when the "second jackpot variation" ends, in the unmanned pachinko machine 1, the second performance corresponding to the "second jackpot variation" will not be performed. The jackpot game based on the "second jackpot variation" will be played. Even in such a case, there is a problem in that a competition for the pachinko machine 1 may occur between a plurality of players.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (for example, when the second jackpot variation has ended), the ” to start a “validity period (e.g., an unlimited period)”. Then, when the game ball enters the second starting port 30 during the "validity period", a jackpot game is started.

In this way, even if the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (for example, even if the second jackpot variation ends), the jackpot game will not continue until the game ball enters the second starting port 30 during the subsequent "validity period". Since the game is not started (at least until the game is started), it is possible to prevent the jackpot game from being played in the unmanned pachinko machine 1, and in turn, it is possible to prevent the above-mentioned problem from occurring.

However, even with such a configuration, the following problems still remain. In other words, even if the "validity period" has started on the unmanned pachinko machine 1, a player who newly starts playing on the pachinko machine 1 may not be able to recognize that the "validity period" has started. be. In this case, since most players will hit left-handed, the problem is that the game ball does not enter the second starting port 30, and time is wasted without a jackpot game being played. be.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, if the second performance corresponding to the "second jackpot fluctuation" is not performed in the "normal state", in other words, in the state where the game is not in progress (unmanned pachinko machine 1), When the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the following processing is performed.

First, as shown in FIG. 26(a), the period from when the jackpot symbol stops being displayed due to the "second jackpot fluctuation" until the "invalidity period" starts (the jackpot symbol is being displayed as a second special symbol). When a game ball enters either the left first starting port 24 or the second starting port 30 (when either the left first starting port sensor 24s or the second starting port sensor 30s detects the game ball) ) executes a "right-handed play effect" that prompts the player to play right-handed at the start timing of the "invalid period" (when the invalid period starts). As the "right-handed performance", for example, an image with the characters "right-handed hit" attached is displayed on the display screen of the performance display device 41. That is, in this case, it can be determined that a new game has started while the jackpot symbol (second special symbol) is being displayed on the unmanned pachinko machine 1, so the second start, which is the trigger for starting the jackpot game, In order to aim at the mouth 30, a "right-handed hit effect" is executed. Further, since the "valid period" starts immediately after the "invalid period" ends, the "right-handed hit performance" is executed at the timing when the "invalid period" starts.

Further, as shown in FIG. 26(b), if a game ball enters either the left first starting port 24 or the second starting port 30 during the "invalid period" (the left first starting port sensor 24s, When any of the second starting port sensors 30s detects a game ball, a "right-handed hit performance" is executed at the timing of the ball entering (detection). That is, in this case, since it can be determined that the game has started when the unmanned pachinko machine 1 is in the "invalid period", the "right-handed performance" is executed. Furthermore, since the "valid period" starts immediately after the "invalid period" ends, the "right-handed hitting effect" is executed at the timing when the above-mentioned ball entry (detection) occurs during the "invalid period".

On the other hand, during the "validity period", different performances are performed depending on the starting port into which the game ball entered (the sensor that detected the game ball). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27(a), if a game ball enters the left first starting port 24 during the "validity period" (when the left first starting port sensor 24s detects the game ball), , executes the "right-handed hitting effect" at the timing when the ball enters (detects). In other words, in this case, it can be determined that left-handed play has started when the unmanned pachinko machine 1 is within its "validity period" (because it can be determined that the player is not aware that it is within its validity period). , execute the "right-handed performance". Furthermore, since it is already in the "valid period" (not in the invalid period), the "right-handed hit effect" is executed at the timing when the above-mentioned ball entry (detection) occurs.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 27(b), when a game ball enters the second starting port 30 during the "validity period" (when the second starting port sensor 30s detects the game ball), At the timing when the ball enters (detects), a "jackpot effect" is executed to suggest that a jackpot game is to be started. As the "jackpot effect," for example, an image with the words "jackpot" attached is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41. That is, in this case, when the unmanned pachinko machine 1 is in its "validity period", right-handed play is started, and a game ball enters the second starting port 30 (a jackpot game is started). (Since it can be determined that the player is aware that the validity period is still valid), the "jackpot effect" is executed at the timing when the above-mentioned ball entry (detection) occurs.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game is started during the "invalid period" or the "valid period", the "right-handed play effect" is executed. For this reason, it is possible to solve the problem that even if the "validity period" starts, the right hit is not performed (the jackpot game is not started) and time is wasted. In addition, as another configuration for realizing such an effect, a sensor capable of detecting the shot game ball is provided (for example, a game ball is placed at the location where the shot game ball enters the game area 21). A detectable sensor may be provided), and when the sensor detects a game ball, it may be determined that the game has started (the game is in progress).

Additionally, only during the "validity period", different performances will be performed depending on the starting port into which the game ball enters (the sensor that detects the game ball). Specifically, when a game ball enters the left first starting port 24 (when the left first starting port sensor 24s detects the game ball), a "right-handed hit effect" is executed, and a game ball enters the second starting port 30. When a ball enters the ball (when the second starting port sensor 30s detects a game ball), a "jackpot effect" is executed. In this way, for a player who starts playing while the unmanned pachinko machine 1 is in its "validity period," it will be displayed in an appropriate manner depending on the firing intensity (right-handed or left-handed) at the time of starting the game. It is possible to perform performances and increase interest in the game.

In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, when the game ball enters the second starting port 30 during the "validity period" (when the second starting port sensor 30s detects the gaming ball), the jackpot game is started. , but not limited to this. For example, if a jackpot start gate is set up in the area where a right-handed game ball flows down, and the game ball passes through the jackpot start gate during the "validity period" (a predetermined sensor detects the game ball that has passed through the jackpot start gate). Then), a jackpot game may be started. In such a configuration, when a game ball passes through the jackpot start gate during the "validity period" (when the start gate sensor detects a game ball that has passed through the jackpot start gate), the "jackpot effect" is started. Good too. Even in the case of such a configuration, the same effects as in the case described above can be achieved.

In addition, a sensor for detecting a game ball is provided in a predetermined area through which the game ball that enters the second starting port 30 (or passes through the jackpot starting gate), and the game ball that passes through the predetermined area is installed. The configuration may be such that a "jackpot effect" is executed when the sensor detects this. Even in the case of such a configuration, the same effects as in the case described above can be achieved.

Moreover, the left first starting port sensor 24s can also be considered as a "first detecting means", and the second starting port sensor 30s and the starting gate sensor can also be considered as a "second detecting means". Further, the "right-handed performance" can be considered as the "first special performance", and the "jackpot performance" can also be considered as the "second special performance". Further, the second starting opening 30 and the jackpot starting gate can also be regarded as a "starting area". Further, the area in which a game ball hit left-handed flows down can be regarded as a "first area", and the area in which a game ball hit right-handed flows down can also be regarded as a "second area".

I. Variant example:
Next, a modification will be explained.

I-1. Modification example 1 (performance during the invalid period):
In the embodiment described above, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (for example, when the second jackpot variation ends), the "valid period" is started via the "invalid period".

In modification 1, the length of the "invalidity period" is different depending on when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the "normal state" and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the "variable probability state" or "rush state". It is decided that Then, various effects will be performed during this "invalid period".

Specifically, as shown in Figure 28(a), when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the "normal state", the length of the "invalid period" is set to 10 seconds, and the jackpot is not displayed in the "probability state" or "rush state". When the symbol is stopped and displayed, the length of the "invalid period" is set to 5 seconds. If the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the "normal state", it is necessary to switch from left-handed to right-handed, so in this case, during the "invalid period" of 10 seconds (long time), A performance that urges (explains) the player to switch from hitting to right-handed is executed. For example, an image with the characters "Left hit → Right hit" is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41.

On the other hand, if the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the "probability state" or "rush state", it is necessary to continue hitting right, so in this case, there is a "invalid period" of 5 seconds (short time). During the game, a ``performance that urges (explains) the player to continue playing right-handed'' is executed. For example, an image with the words "Continue right-handed hitting" is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41.

Here, if a typical player needs to continue their current action, they will immediately understand that (continuing the action), but if they need to change their current action, , it takes some time to understand that (change behavior). In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when it is necessary to switch from left-handed to right-handed (change behavior), the "invalid period" of 10 seconds (long time) is used to switch from left-handed to right-handed. We will perform a performance that encourages (explains) players to switch to right-handed hitting, and if it is necessary to continue hitting right-handed (continuing the action), we will set a 5-second (short) "invalidation period". This will be used to perform ``a presentation that encourages (explains) the player to continue playing right-handed.'' Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the content of the game, and in turn, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming impatient and increase his/her interest in the game.

As for other configurations, the length of the "invalidity period" can be set depending on when a variable probability state is set (when a variable probability hit is performed) and when a "rush state" is set (when a rush match is performed). It is also possible to make them different.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28(b), when a variable probability state is set (when a variable probability win is performed), the length of the "invalid period" is set to 10 seconds, and when a "rush state" is set. (When a rush hit is performed), the length of the "invalid period" is set to 5 seconds. When a variable probability state is set (when a variable probability win is performed), during the "invalid period" of 10 seconds (long time), "When the number of fluctuations after a jackpot reaches 100, the state will shift to a rush state. When the number of times reaches 150, a performance that suggests (explains) a transition to the normal state is executed.

On the other hand, when a "rush state" is set (when a rush win is performed), during the "invalid period" of 5 seconds (short time), "If the number of fluctuations after a jackpot reaches 150, the normal perform a performance that suggests (explains) a transition to a new state.

Here, a typical player can immediately understand if the future gaming state transition is simple (future gaming state transition), but if the future gaming state transition is complicated, If so, it will take some time to understand that (future transition of gaming state). In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the number of fluctuations after a jackpot reaches 100, it shifts to the rush state, and when it reaches 150, it shifts to the normal state (the future transition of the gaming state is complicated). (case), a 10-second (long-term) "invalid period" will be used to suggest (explain) that fact, and when the number of fluctuations after a jackpot reaches 150, it will shift to the normal state. In this case (if the future transition of the gaming state is simple), a 5-second (short) "invalid period" is used to perform an effect that suggests (explains) that fact. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the content of the game, and in turn, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming impatient and increase his/her interest in the game.

In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, when a game ball enters the second starting port 30 during the "validity period" (when the game ball is detected by the second starting port sensor 30s), the jackpot game is started. And so. In Modified Example 1, at this time, there is an effect that suggests that the game ball has entered the second starting port 30 (the game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 30s) (or a jackpot game is started. It is also possible to carry out a performance that suggests that Here, if the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, it is possible to configure a configuration in which the ``validity period'' starts without going through the ``invalidity period'', but if such a configuration is used, the following problems occur. occurs. That is, in this case, the "validity period" starts immediately after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, so depending on the timing when the game ball enters the second starting port 30, the "validity period" starts immediately after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. A jackpot game is started. In this case, the effect described above using FIG. 28 (the effect explaining the content of the game) cannot be performed.

In this regard, if the "invalid period" starts after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game will not start even if the game ball enters the second starting port 30 during the "invalid period". By using this "invalid period", it is possible to perform the effect described above with reference to FIG. 28 (effect explaining the content of the game), and by extension, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the content of this effect. can.

Then, when the game ball enters the second starting port 30 during the "validity period" (when the game ball is detected by the second starting port sensor 30s), "the game ball enters the second starting port 30". Even when performing a production suggesting that a ball has entered (the game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 30s) (or a production suggesting that a jackpot game has started), the method shown in FIG. 28 can be used. The above-mentioned production (production explaining the content of the game), and "production suggesting that the game ball has entered the second starting port 30 (the game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 30s)" will not interfere. That is, the performance described above using FIG. 28 (performance explaining the content of the game) is executed using the "invalid period", and the "game ball enters the second starting port 30 (second starting port sensor)" is executed using the "invalid period". 30s) is executed after the "validity period" has started, so these performances are performed at different timings. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize each of these effects.

In addition, the normal state, variable probability state, and rush state can also be regarded as the "first state" and "second state", and the "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that sets these gaming states is the "gaming state setting means". It can also be regarded as In addition, the "probable variable winning" and "rush winning" can also be regarded as the "first specific game" and the "second specific game." Further, the second starting port sensor 30s can also be regarded as a "detection means". Furthermore, the "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that executes the first variation and the second variation can also be regarded as a "variation execution means." "Normal state", "variable state", and "rush state" can also be understood as "first state" and "second state". In addition, the “probability change win” and “rush win” can also be regarded as the “first specific game” and “second specific game”. Furthermore, the performance described above using FIG. 28 (performance explaining the content of the game) can also be regarded as an "invalid period performance".

I-2. Modification example 2 (stopping of the first jackpot fluctuation):
In the above-described embodiment, in the "rush state", the jackpot game based on the "second jackpot variation" is more advantageous for the player than the jackpot game based on the "first jackpot variation". . Specifically, in the "rush state", if a jackpot game based on the "second jackpot variation" is performed, the "rush state" is always set, but if a jackpot game based on the "first jackpot variation" is performed, the "rush state" is always set. In such a case, a "probable variable state (or normal state)" may be set. If such a configuration is adopted, the player will expect that the jackpot game based on the "first jackpot fluctuation" will not be played in the "rush state".

Therefore, in modification example 2, as shown in FIG. 29, if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol during the execution of the "first jackpot variation" (when the second small winning variation ends), Even in the middle of the "first jackpot variation", the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a missed symbol, and the "first jackpot variation" is ended.

By doing this, in the "rush state", the "second small hit variation" is executed with high frequency (the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as the small winning symbol), so the "first jackpot variation" is executed. However, the missing symbols will be stopped and displayed at a high frequency. Therefore, in the "rush state", jackpot games that are disadvantageous to the player (jackpot games based on the first jackpot fluctuations) are less likely to be played, so it is possible to increase the player's interest in the game.

In addition, in the "rush state", if a jackpot game based on the "first jackpot variation" is started, the "normal state" may be set, and when a jackpot game based on the "second jackpot variation" is started. In this case, the configuration may be such that the "normal state" is never set. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the difference in the degree of advantage for the player between the jackpot game based on the "first jackpot variation" and the jackpot game based on the "second jackpot variation", so the difference in the degree of advantage for the player can be increased. The effect of performing the above-mentioned processing using this method can be further enhanced.

Here, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sends a fluctuation stop command to the sub control board 220 when ending the first variation or the second variation (when stopping and displaying the first special figure or the second special figure). The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 ends the first effect and the second effect based on this fluctuation stop command (stops the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c and the decorative patterns 42a, 42b, 42c). display).

In this regard, in the case of a configuration like Modification 2, the fluctuation stop command for the "first jackpot fluctuation" (also referred to as the "first stop signal" in this specification) and the fluctuation stop command for the "second small hit fluctuation" The commands (also referred to as "second stop signals" in this specification) will be output almost simultaneously. Therefore, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 may erroneously detect which of the "first jackpot variation" and "second small win variation" has finished first, and in this case, the There is a possibility that an appropriate performance may be performed.

In detail, even though the "second small hit variation" actually ended first (even though the missing symbol was stopped and displayed in the first jackpot variation), the "first jackpot variation" ended first. It is erroneously detected that the game has ended (the jackpot symbol was stopped and displayed in the first jackpot variation). In this case, even though the missing symbols were stopped and displayed in the "first jackpot variation," the first effect was performed to stop and display the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c as zeros. There is a possibility that a performance indicating that a jackpot game based on the "first variation" will be started may be performed.

Alternatively, as in the above-mentioned embodiment, if the configuration is such that the first performance is started in the specific display area only when the first jackpot variation is started in the rush state, Even if the jackpot symbol is not stopped and displayed (because the second small hit variation ends during the first jackpot variation) although the "first variation of the jackpot" is performed, the first production corresponding to the "first variation of the jackpot" is performed. There is a possibility that it will start.

Therefore, in modification example 2, when the "second small hit variation" is started, it is determined whether or not the "second small hit variation" ends during the execution of the "first jackpot variation". This will be done prior to the end of the "second small hit variation".

Specifically, when starting the "first jackpot variation," the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets the variation time (also referred to herein as "jackpot variation time") of the "first jackpot variation" to the sub-control board. 220 to start the "second small hit variation", the variation time of the "second small hit variation" (herein also referred to as "small win variation time") is transmitted to the sub control board 220. We are planning to send it to.

Then, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 determines that the "second small hit variation" ends during the "first jackpot variation" based on the "jackpot variation time" and "small hit variation time" received from the main control board 200. Decide whether or not to do so. If the "second small hit variation" ends during the "first jackpot variation", the winning symbol will be stopped and displayed as a result of the "first jackpot variation", so the "first stop signal" will be received. Then, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in a random pattern, and the first performance is ended. Naturally, in this case, the performance suggesting that a jackpot game based on the "first jackpot variation" is to be started is not executed.

Alternatively, in the case of ``a configuration in which the first effect is started in the ``specific display area'' only when the ``first jackpot variation'' is started in the ``rush state'''', the following processing is performed. In other words, if the "second small hit variation" ends during the "first jackpot variation" (if the first jackpot variation is stopped and displayed with a missed symbol), in the "specific display area", the "small hit second variation" ends. 2 variation" (related presentation based on the judgment by the judgment means), and when the "second stop signal" is received, the second presentation is performed by stopping and displaying the decorative patterns 42a, 42b, and 42c. end. In addition, in this case, the first effect corresponding to the "first jackpot variation" will not start, and even if the "first stop signal" is received when the "first jackpot variation" ends, of course, Since the first performance has not been started by then, the process of stopping and displaying the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c is not performed.

On the other hand, if the "second small hit variation" does not end during the "first jackpot variation", the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a result of the "first jackpot variation", so the "first stop signal" When this is received, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed on a double scale, and the first performance is ended. Then, in this case, a performance suggesting that a jackpot game based on the "first jackpot variation" is started is executed.

Alternatively, in the case of ``a configuration in which the first effect is started in the ``specific display area'' only when the ``first jackpot variation'' is started in the ``rush state'''', the following processing is performed. In other words, if the "second small hit variation" does not end during the "first jackpot variation" (if the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed during the first jackpot variation), the "specific display area" will display the "small hit". Instead of the second performance corresponding to the "second variation", a first performance corresponding to the "first jackpot variation" is started. Then, when the "first stop signal" is received, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in double-digits, and the first performance ends. In this case, of course, even if the "second stop signal" is received when the "second small hit variation" ends, the second effect in the "specific display area" will have ended by then. (Since the display has been switched to the first effect), the process of stopping and displaying the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c is not performed.

Alternatively, the following configuration may be used. That is, on the main control board 200 side (the CPU 201 of the main control board 200), the "first jackpot variation" ends during the "second small win variation" based on the "jackpot variation time" and the "small hit variation time". It is also possible to judge whether or not to do so. Then, this determination result may be transmitted to the sub-control board 220. In this case, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 detects whether or not the "second small hit variation" ends during the "first jackpot variation" based on the above-mentioned judgment result received from the main control board 200. . Then, the above-mentioned cases corresponding to the case where the "second small hit variation" ends during the "first jackpot variation" and the case where the "second small winning variation" ends during the "first jackpot variation", respectively. Execute similar effects (processing).

If the configuration is as in Modified Example 2, ``When the ``second small hit variation'' ends during the ``first jackpot variation,'' the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a missed symbol, and the ``first jackpot variation'' is stopped. Even in the case of ``a configuration that ends the game'', it is possible to perform effects related to the ``first jackpot variation'' and the ``second small win variation'' in an appropriate manner as described above.

Incidentally, the "first jackpot variation" can also be regarded as the "jackpot variation", and the "second small hit variation" can also be regarded as the "small winning variation". In addition, the "CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220" and the "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" which determine whether or not the "second small-hit variation" ends during the "first jackpot variation" serve as "determination means". You can also capture it. In addition, the "CPU 221 of the sub control board 220" and the "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that can detect the end timing of the "first jackpot variation" and the end timing of the "second small win variation" are the "end timing detection means". ” can also be interpreted as In addition, performances related to the above-mentioned "first jackpot variation" and "second small winning variation" (first production, second production, production suggesting that a jackpot game is started) are considered as "related productions". The "CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220" that executes the effects related to the above-mentioned "first jackpot variation" and "second small win variation" can also be considered as "related effects execution means."

I-3. Variation 3 (pre-reading effect):
As described above, each time the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 stores the special symbol reservation, it transmits a preliminary determination result command indicating the preliminary determination result regarding the special symbol reservation to the sub control circuit board 220.

Then, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can detect (understand) the contents of the stored first special symbol reservation and second special symbol reservation based on the preliminary determination result. In other words, the first variation and the first performance are performed based on the first special figure pending, so the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 performs the first variation and the first performance whose start is pending based on the preliminary determination result command. It is possible to detect (understand) the content of the first performance. In addition, since the second variation and the second performance are performed based on the second special figure pending, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 controls the second variation and the second performance whose start is pending, based on the preliminary determination result command. 2. It is possible to detect (understand) the content of the performance.

For example, whether or not the special pattern reservation (first special pattern reservation or second special pattern reservation) that triggers the start of the "jackpot fluctuation (first jackpot fluctuation or second jackpot fluctuation)" is stored, in other words, " It is possible to detect (understand) whether or not the start of the jackpot variation (first jackpot variation or second jackpot variation) is pending.

In this way, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 determines, based on the preliminary determination result, the contents of the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation, in other words, the variation whose start is pending (the first variation or the second variation). ) and the content of the performance (first performance or second performance) can be detected (understood). Then, it is possible to perform a "pre-read effect" that suggests the detected contents to the player.

In modification 3, as such a "pre-reading performance", a special figure reservation (first special figure reservation or second special figure reservation) that becomes the trigger for the start of "jackpot fluctuation (jackpot first fluctuation or jackpot second fluctuation)" In other words, it is possible to perform a performance that suggests whether or not is stored, in other words, a performance that suggests whether or not the start of the "jackpot variation (first jackpot variation or second jackpot variation)" is pending. For example, if a special figure reservation is stored that is the trigger for the start of the "jackpot fluctuation", an "image showing a red sphere" is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41, and it is set as the trigger for the start of the "jackpot fluctuation". If the special figure reservation is not stored, it is possible to execute a "pre-read effect" in which an "image showing a black sphere" is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41.

In addition, below, the special drawing reservation that is the trigger for the start of the "jackpot fluctuation" is also expressed as the "jackpot reservation", and the first special drawing reservation that is the trigger for the start of the "first jackpot fluctuation" among the "jackpot reservation" is referred to as "jackpot reservation". It is also expressed as "first jackpot pending", and of the "jackpot pending", the second special drawing pending, which is the trigger for the start of "second jackpot fluctuation", is also expressed as "second jackpot pending".

FIG. 30 shows a flowchart illustrating a "pre-read effect execution process" for executing the "pre-read effect" of the third modification. This process is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as a timer interrupt (for example, every 10 msec).

When the "pre-read effect execution process" is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first checks whether it is the start timing of the jackpot game or not, in other words, the game ball enters the second starting port 30 during the "validity period". It is determined whether it is the timing (timing when the second starting port sensor 30s detects a game ball) (S1100). As a result, if it is the start timing of the jackpot game (S1100: yes), an "operation prompting performance execution lottery" is performed to determine whether or not to execute the "operation prompting performance" (S1102).

"Operation prompting performance" is a performance that prompts the player to perform a player operation (for example, operating the performance button 10a, etc.). For example, the text "Press!" is added to an image showing the performance button 10a. This is a performance in which a captured image is displayed on the display screen of the performance display device 41. In the "operation prompting performance execution lottery", it is decided to execute the "operation prompting performance" with a probability of about 20% (winning). If the "operation prompting performance execution lottery" is won (S1104: yes), the "operation prompting performance" is executed (S1106). Such "operation prompting effect" is executed for about 3 seconds.

On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination process of S1100 that it is not the start time of the jackpot game (S1100: no), it is determined whether or not the "operation prompting effect" is being executed (S1108). As a result, if it is determined that the "operation prompting effect" is being executed (S1108: yes), it is determined whether or not a player operation (for example, operation of the effect button 10a, etc.) has been performed (S1110). . If it is determined that a player operation has been performed (S1110: yes), a "pre-read effect" is executed (S1112). As such a "pre-read performance", as described above, a performance that suggests whether or not a "jackpot pending (first jackpot pending or second jackpot pending)" is stored is executed.

As described above, in Modification 3, the "operation reminder performance" is executed at the start timing of the jackpot game, in other words, at the timing when the game ball enters the second starting port 30 during the "validity period", and the "operation reminder performance" is executed. When a player operation is performed during execution of the performance, a ``pre-reading performance'' is performed that suggests whether or not ``big hit suspension (first jackpot suspension and second jackpot suspension)'' is stored. In this way, when the jackpot game starts (at the timing when the jackpot game starts), it is possible to suggest to the player that a jackpot game different from the jackpot game will be additionally played, thereby increasing the game's interest. It becomes possible to increase the

Here, in the above-mentioned embodiment, after the end of the "probable variable win" in the jackpot game, the "probable variable state" is set. In the "probable variable state", the first performance is the "main performance (performance mainly executed in a specific display area)". Therefore, if the above-mentioned "pre-reading effect" is performed, the following problems may occur.

In other words, even if a "pre-reading effect" is performed that suggests that "second jackpot pending" is stored since "second jackpot pending" is started when the "probable hit" is started, The second variation (second jackpot variation) based on the "second jackpot suspension" is performed in a state where the second performance is a "non-main performance", so it makes the player feel uncomfortable. In particular, when ``In the ``probability change state,'' even if the second effect corresponding to the ``second jackpot fluctuation'' is not executed in the ``specific display area,'''' the ``second jackpot pending'' is stored. Even though the ``look-ahead performance'' suggesting that the game is being played is performed, the second performance corresponding to the ``second jackpot variation'' is not performed, making the player feel uncomfortable.

On the other hand, after the end of the "rush hit" in the jackpot game, a "probability change state" is set. In the "rush state", the second performance is the "main performance (performance mainly executed in a specific display area)". Therefore, if the above-mentioned "pre-reading effect" is performed, the following problems may occur.

In other words, even if a "look-ahead effect" is performed to suggest that "first jackpot pending" is stored since "first jackpot pending" is stored when the "rush hit" starts, The first variation (first jackpot variation) based on the "first jackpot suspension" is performed in a state where the first performance is a "non-main performance", so it makes the player feel uncomfortable. In particular, when ``in the ``rush state'', even if the first effect corresponding to the ``first jackpot fluctuation'' is not executed in the ``specific display area'''', the ``first jackpot pending'' is stored. Even though the ``look-ahead performance'' suggesting that the game is being played is performed, the first performance corresponding to the ``first jackpot variation'' is not performed, making the player feel uncomfortable.

Furthermore, as in Modified Example 2 described above with reference to FIG. case), even if it is in the middle of the said "Jackpot 1st fluctuation", the first special symbol is stopped and displayed on the missing symbol and the said "Jackpot 1st fluctuation" is ended", the following is the case. A problem arises. In other words, even though a "pre-reading performance" was performed that suggested that the "first jackpot pending" was memorized, the first variation (first jackpot variation) based on the "first jackpot pending" was a miss. The symbols may be stopped and displayed (the jackpot game is not played), and in this case, the player feels distrustful.

Therefore, in modification example 3, when a "pre-read performance" is performed when a jackpot game is started, the game state (main performance, non-main performance) after the end of the jackpot game is first detected. As shown in FIG. 31, if the "main performance" in the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is the first performance (that is, when the variable probability state is set), the "pre-read performance" is the first performance. A performance suggesting the content of the first special figure reservation (content related to the main performance) is executed, and a performance suggesting the content of the second special figure reservation (content related to the non-main performance) is not executed. In detail, a production that suggests whether or not "1st jackpot pending" is stored (contents related to the main production) is executed, and a production that suggests whether "2nd jackpot pending" is stored (content related to the non-main production) is executed. We will not perform any production that suggests any related content. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from having the above-mentioned sense of discomfort or distrust.

In addition, if the "main performance" in the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is the second performance (that is, when a rush state is set), the "pre-reading performance" is the content of the second special figure pending ( A performance suggesting content related to the main performance) is executed, and a performance suggesting the content of the first special map pending (content related to a non-main performance) is not executed. Specifically, a performance that suggests whether or not "second jackpot pending" is stored (contents related to the main performance) is executed, and a performance that suggests whether "first jackpot pending" is stored (content related to the main performance) is executed. content related to non-main performances) will not be executed. Even in such a case, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable or distrustful as described above.

Further, a configuration may be adopted in which the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is set to the "normal state", but if such a configuration is adopted, the following problem occurs. That is, in such a configuration, the jackpot game may end in a state where a plurality of second special symbols including the "second jackpot pending" are stored, and the "normal state" may be set. In this case, in the "normal state", the "second jackpot variation" may be performed after the "second loss variation" or "second small hit variation" is performed.

In the "normal state", the execution time of "missing second variation" and "small hit second variation" is extremely long (for example, 600 seconds), so in this case, the "normal state" is set. After a long time has elapsed (after the end of the jackpot game), the "second jackpot variation" will be performed.

Therefore, in such a configuration, since the "second jackpot pending" is stored, even if a "pre-reading effect" is performed that suggests that the "second jackpot pending" is stored, the "second jackpot pending" is stored. The second variation (second jackpot variation) based on "2 jackpot pending" will be performed after a long time has elapsed since the "normal state" was set. In other words, even though a "pre-reading effect" suggesting that the "second jackpot pending" has been memorized, the second variation (second jackpot variation) based on the "second jackpot pending" is long. The program will not start for a long time. In such a case as well, the player will feel a sense of distrust.

Therefore, even if the game state after the end of the jackpot game is set to the "normal state" (even if the main performance is the first performance), in the "pre-reading performance", the content of the first special symbol pending (main performance The production that suggests the content related to the second special drawing (content related to the non-main production) will be executed, and the production that suggests the content of the second special map pending (content related to the non-main production) will not be executed. In detail, a production that suggests whether or not "1st jackpot pending" is stored (contents related to the main production) is executed, and a production that suggests whether "2nd jackpot pending" is stored (content related to the non-main production) is executed. (related content) shall not be performed. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling the above-mentioned sense of distrust.

In addition, in the above-mentioned modification 3, the "pre-read effect" is performed at the timing when the jackpot game starts, but if the game state to be set in the future is determined, the "pre-read effect" may be performed. It may be configured to be executable. For example, the period from when a jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed until the end of the jackpot game based on the stopped display, specifically, during the confirmed display of the jackpot symbol, during the "invalid period", during the "valid period", and during the jackpot game. It is also possible to perform a "pre-reading effect". Even in such a case, it is possible to suggest to the player that a jackpot game other than the jackpot game will be additionally played, thereby increasing the player's interest in the game.

Furthermore, the "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that can suspend the start of the first fluctuation and the start of the second fluctuation can also be regarded as a "suspension means." In addition, the ``pre-read effect'' that suggests whether the ``first jackpot pending'' is stored, and the ``pre-read effect'' that suggests whether the ``second jackpot pending'' is stored, are the ``first pre-read effect''. ” and “second look-ahead effect”, and the “CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220” that executes these “look-ahead effects” can also be considered as a “pre-read effect execution means”. Further, the "normal state", "variable probability state", and "rush state" can also be regarded as "first state" and "second state".

Although the embodiments and modifications of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited thereto, and is not limited to the wording of each claim as long as it does not deviate from the scope described in each claim. Those skilled in the art can easily replace them, and can appropriately add improvements based on the knowledge commonly held by those skilled in the art.

For example, in the embodiment described above, the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine 1 that gives a player a profit (gaming value) as a result of a game by paying out game balls supplied from an island facility in a game hall. An example was explained. The present invention is not limited to this, but can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that provides gaming profits in a form different from "paying out game balls". For example, by storing data that indicates the amount of profit (size of gaming value) corresponding to the entry of game balls into various ball entrances, it is possible to The present invention can also be applied to a type of pachinko machine that gives a player a value (value), and in this case, the same effects as the above-mentioned embodiment can be obtained. Furthermore, as a type of pachinko machine that converts gaming profits (gaming value) into data and gives it to the player, there is a type of pachinko machine that circulates and uses multiple game balls built into the pachinko machine, specifically, An example of this is a pachinko machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return game balls ejected to the back side of a game board through various ball entrances or exit ports to a firing position and fire them.

<Game machines A1 to A6 that can be extracted from the above embodiments>
The pachinko machines of the above-described embodiments can also be regarded as the following gaming machines A1 to A6.

<Game machine A1>
<Summary>
During the non-execution period, even if the second variation is performed, the second performance is not executed and is advanced in the background. When the non-execution period ends, the second performance that has been progressing on the back side is executed on the front side.
<Claim format>
a first variation execution means capable of executing a first variation that is a variation display of the first special symbol;
a first performance execution means capable of executing a first performance as a performance corresponding to the first variation;
a second variation execution means capable of executing a second variation that is a variation display of the second special symbol;
a second performance execution means capable of executing a second performance as a performance corresponding to the second variation;
Equipped with
The first variation and the second variation can be executed in parallel,
Even if the first variation and the second variation are executed in parallel, in a predetermined display area, either one of the first effect and the second effect is selected and executed. In gaming machines where it is possible,
Even if the second variation is being executed, if it is during a non-execution period, the second effect is not executed in the predetermined display area, and the aspect of the second effect changes over time. It is possible to execute change processing related to
When the non-execution period ends during execution of the second variation, an aspect of the second effect corresponding to the timing at which the non-execution period ends is derived based on the result of the change processing, and the predetermined display is performed. A gaming machine characterized in that in the area, the second performance can be started from the derived mode.

In such a gaming machine, if the non-execution period ends while the second variation is being executed, the second effect corresponding to the second variation is executed at the timing when the non-execution period ends (from the middle of the second variation). Execute. Here, generally as the second performance, a performance whose execution time is determined in advance in correspondence with the execution time of the second variation is executed. Therefore, if the second performance corresponding to the second fluctuation is started from the middle of the second fluctuation (because the second performance corresponding to the second fluctuation will be started at random timing), The execution time for the second performance is insufficient, and the second performance ends in an unnatural manner. Therefore, a problem arises in that the player feels uncomfortable.

Therefore, in this gaming machine, when the second variation is started during the non-execution period, the second effect corresponding to the second variation is not executed on the front side (predetermined display area), but is executed on the back side. It is said that Specifically, a change process related to "a change in the aspect of the second effect as the execution time of the second variation elapses" is performed (performed behind the scenes). Then, if the non-execution period ends before the second variation ends, the second effect that was being executed on the back until then will be executed on the front (predetermined display area) from the middle. Specifically, the mode of the second effect corresponding to the timing at which the non-execution period ends is derived based on the result of the change processing, and the second effect is executed in a predetermined display area from the derived mode (execution is performed in the table). ).

In this way, even if the second effect corresponding to the second variation is started from the middle of the second variation (at the timing when the non-execution period ends), the second effect is started from the mode corresponding to the start timing. Since the performance can be started and the second performance can be executed to the end, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

<Game machine A2>
<Summary>
When a game ball is detected, the non-execution period is ended (the second performance is executed on the front side).
<Claim format>
In gaming machine A1,
Equipped with a detection means capable of detecting game balls,
A game machine characterized in that the non-execution period ends based on the detection of a game ball by the detection means.

In such a gaming machine, when a game ball is detected (that is, when a game is started), the non-playing period ends. Therefore, when the game is started, the non-execution period is ended and the second performance is started. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the second performance from being performed on a gaming machine where no games are being played (unmanned gaming machines), and if a game is started in the middle of the second variation, the second performance is The second performance can be started from the middle of the fluctuation.

<Game machine A3>
<Summary>
When the first variation is started, the non-execution period is ended (the second effect is executed on the front side).
<Claim format>
In gaming machine A1,
A gaming machine characterized in that the non-execution period ends based on the start of the first fluctuation.

In such a gaming machine, when the first variation is started (that is, when the game is started), the non-execution period ends. Therefore, when the game is started, the non-execution period is ended and the second performance is started. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the second performance from being performed on a gaming machine where no games are being played (unmanned gaming machines), and if a game is started in the middle of the second variation, the second performance is The second performance can be started from the middle of the fluctuation.

<Game machine A4>
<Summary>
When the non-execution period ends while a specific variation (jackpot variation) is being executed, a second performance corresponding to the specific variation is executed on the table.
<Claim format>
In any one of gaming machines A1 to A3,
Equipped with a specific game execution means capable of executing a specific game in which the variable ball entry opening is in an open state,
The second variation execution means is capable of executing a specific variation in which the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol as the second variation,
The specific game execution means is capable of executing the specific game based on the execution of the specific variation,
If the non-execution period ends while the second variation is being executed, and the second variation is the specific variation, the second effect is started from the mode derived based on the result of the change processing. A gaming machine characterized by:

In such a gaming machine, a specific game is played when a specific variation (a type of second variation) is performed. However, if the second performance corresponding to the specific variation is not performed, there is a possibility that the specific game will be played without the player being able to recognize whether or not the specific variation has been performed. In this case, the player may feel uncomfortable. In this regard, in this gaming machine, even from the middle of a specific variation, when the non-execution period ends, the second effect corresponding to the specific variation is performed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player aware that a specific change has been made, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

<Game machine A5>
<Summary>
The non-execution period is a period near the start timing of the first fluctuation.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine A1,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the non-execution period is a period of a predetermined length that includes a timing at which the first performance is started in the predetermined display area.

In such a gaming machine, a period around the start timing of the first performance is a non-execution period. That is, during the period around the start timing of the first performance, even if the second variation is executed, the second performance is not executed.

Here, if the player does not see the start part of the first performance, the player will not be able to recognize that the first variation has started, which may cause the player to feel distrustful. . In this regard, in this gaming machine, near the start timing of the first performance, even if the second variation is executed, the first performance is executed without executing the second performance. In this way, the player can be made aware that the first variation has started, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling the above-mentioned sense of distrust.

<Game machine A6>
<Summary>
The non-execution period is a period near the end timing of the first fluctuation.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine A1,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the non-execution period is a period of a predetermined length that includes a timing at which the first performance being executed in the predetermined display area is ended.

In such a gaming machine, a period around the end timing of the first performance is a non-execution period. That is, the second performance is not executed during a period near the end timing of the first performance, even if the second variation is executed.

Here, if the end part of the first performance is not made visible to the player, the player will not be able to recognize that the first variation has ended, which may cause the player to feel distrustful. . In this regard, in this gaming machine, near the end timing of the first performance, even if the second variation is executed, the first performance is executed without executing the second performance. In this way, the player can be made aware that the first variation has ended, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling the above-mentioned sense of distrust.

<Game machines B1 to B5 that can be extracted from the above embodiments>
The pachinko machines of the above-described embodiments can also be regarded as the following gaming machines B1 to B5.

<Game machine B1>
<Summary>
In the case where the specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation and the second effect corresponding to the second variation is not performed, the game ball is detected by the first detection means and the second detection means Different effects are performed depending on when the object is detected.
<Claim format>
a first variation execution means capable of executing a first variation that is a variation display of the first special symbol;
a first performance execution means capable of executing a first performance as a performance corresponding to the first variation;
a second variation execution means capable of executing a second variation that is a variation display of the second special symbol;
a second performance execution means capable of executing a second performance as a performance corresponding to the second variation;
Equipped with
The first variation and the second variation can be executed in parallel,
Even if the first variation and the second variation are executed in parallel, in a predetermined display area, either one of the first effect and the second effect is selected and executed. In gaming machines where it is possible,
Based on the specific symbol being stopped and displayed in the second variation, it is possible to execute a specific game in which the variable ball entrance is in an open state,
When the specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation and the second performance corresponding to the second variation is not performed in the predetermined display area, the game ball is detected by the first detection means. A game machine characterized in that a first special performance can be executed based on the game ball being detected by the second detection means, and a second special performance can be executed based on the game ball being detected by the second detection means.

In such a gaming machine, even if a specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation, the second effect corresponding to the second variation may not be performed in a predetermined display area. If the second effect is not performed, the player may not be able to recognize that the specific symbol has been stopped and displayed in the second variation (as a result, the specific game will be played).

Then, the firing strength of the game ball (the area in which the game ball flows down) differs between cases where the player is able to recognize that the specific symbol has been stopped and displayed in the second variation and cases where the player is not aware that the specific symbol has been stopped and displayed. be. For example, if the player is able to recognize that the specific symbol has been stopped and displayed in the second variation, the game ball will be launched so as to flow down the area related to the specific game (for example, if the player is hit right). , if the ball is not recognized, the game ball may be launched so as to flow down the area related to the first variation or the second variation (for example, hit to the left).

Therefore, in this gaming machine, if the second effect is not performed, the specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation depending on which of the first detection means and the second detection means detects the game ball. It is decided whether or not the player is able to recognize this, and different performances (first special performance, second special performance) are performed depending on whether the player is able to recognize this or not. That is, when a game ball is detected by the first detection means, a first special effect is executed, and when a game ball is detected by the second detection means, a second special effect is executed. In this way, an appropriate performance can be performed depending on whether or not the player recognizes that the specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation.

<Game machine B2>
<Summary>
The specific game is executed when the game ball passes through the start area after the specific symbol is stopped and displayed.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine B1,
The specific game is executed based on the game ball passing through the start area after the specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation,
The first special performance can be performed based on the game ball being detected by the first detection means during the period from when the specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation until the specific game is started. and
The second special performance can be performed based on the game ball being detected by the second detection means during the period from when the specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation until the specific game is started. A gaming machine characterized by the following.

In such a gaming machine, when the game ball passes through the start area after the specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation, the specific game is started. If such a configuration is adopted, during "the period from when the specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation until the specific game is started", the player will not be able to notice that the specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation. If it is recognized, the game ball will be fired toward the starting area, and if it is not recognized, there is a high possibility that the game ball will be fired toward an area different from the starting area.

Therefore, in this gaming machine, the game ball is detected (detected by the first detection means or the second detection means) during "the period from when the specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation until the specific game is started". By this (by specifying the area through which the game ball passes during the period), it is determined whether the player is able to recognize that the specific symbol has been stopped and displayed in the second variation. In this way, the accuracy of this judgment can be increased, making it possible to perform a more appropriate performance.

<Game machine B3>
<Summary>
The first sensing means is in the first region and the second sensing means and the starting region are in the second region. As the first special effect, a ``effect that encourages the second area to flow down'' is executed.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine B2,
The first detection means is capable of detecting at least a part of the game ball flowing down the first area,
The second detection means is capable of detecting at least a part of the game ball flowing down a second area different from the first area,
The starting area is provided at a position through which at least a portion of the game balls flowing down the second area can pass,
The gaming machine is characterized in that, as the first special performance, a performance that urges the game ball to be launched so that the game ball flows down the second area can be executed.

In such a gaming machine, the starting area is provided in the second area, so in order to start a specific game, it is necessary to shoot the game ball so that it flows down the second area. In this regard, there is a high possibility that a player who is unable to recognize that the specific symbol has been stopped and displayed in the second variation will have shot the game ball so as to flow down the first area. Therefore, in this gaming machine, when a game ball flowing down the first area is detected (when the game ball is detected by the first detection means), ``The game ball is flown down the second area. There will be a production that encourages people to fire their weapons (first special production). In this way, for a player who does not recognize that the specific symbol has been stopped and displayed in the second variation (a player who has shot the game ball so that it flows down the first area), the second area It is possible to encourage the player to shoot the game ball so that it flows downward.

<Game machine B4>
<Summary>
The first detection means is located in the first area, and the second detection means and the variable ball entry opening (big winning opening) are located in the second area. As the first special effect, a ``effect that encourages the second area to flow down'' is executed.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine B1 or gaming machine B2,
The first detection means is capable of detecting at least a part of the game ball flowing down the first area,
The second detection means is capable of detecting at least a part of the game ball flowing down a second area different from the first area,
The variable ball entrance opening is provided at a position where at least a part of the game balls flowing down the second area can enter the ball,
The gaming machine is characterized in that, as the first special performance, a performance that urges the game ball to be launched so that the game ball flows down the second area can be executed.

In such a gaming machine, since the variable ball entry opening is provided in the second area, during a specific game, it is necessary to shoot the game ball so that the game ball flows down the second area. In this regard, there is a high possibility that a player who is unable to recognize that the specific symbol has been stopped and displayed in the second variation will have shot the game ball so as to flow down the first area. Therefore, in this gaming machine, when a game ball flowing down the first area is detected (when the game ball is detected by the first detection means), ``The game ball is flown down the second area. There will be a production that encourages people to fire their weapons (first special production). In this way, for a player who does not recognize that the specific symbol has been stopped and displayed in the second variation (a player who has shot the game ball so that it flows down the first area), the second area It is possible to encourage the player to shoot the game ball so that it flows downward.

<Game machine B5>
<Summary>
The first detection means is located in the first area, and the second detection means and the variable ball entry opening (big winning opening) are located in the second area. As the second special performance, "a performance suggesting that a specific game will be played" is executed.
<Claim format>
In any one of gaming machines B1 to B4,
The first detection means is capable of detecting at least a part of the game ball flowing down the first area,
The second detection means is capable of detecting at least a part of the game ball flowing down a second area different from the first area,
The variable ball entrance opening is provided at a position through which at least a portion of the game balls flowing down the second region can pass,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the second special performance can be a performance that suggests that the specific game will be played.

In such a gaming machine, since the variable ball entry opening is provided in the second area, during a specific game, it is necessary to shoot the game ball so that the game ball flows down the second area. In this regard, a player who is able to recognize that the specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation is likely to shoot the game ball so as to flow down the second area. Therefore, in this gaming machine, when a game ball flowing down the second area is detected (when a game ball is detected by the second detection means), "a production suggesting that a specific game will be played (a second We are planning to perform a special performance. In this way, the specific game is played for the player who is able to recognize that the specific symbol has been stopped and displayed in the second variation (the player who is shooting the game ball so as to flow down the second area). It can be suggested that

<Game machines C1 to C5 that can be extracted from the above embodiments>
The pachinko machines of the above-described embodiments can also be regarded as the following gaming machines C1 to C5.

<Game machine C1>
<Summary>
Based on the fact that the first variation is executed while the second variation is being executed, a start suggestion performance that suggests that the first variation has started is executed. This start suggestion effect can be executed even when the first variation is not started.
<Claim format>
a first variation execution means capable of executing a first variation that is a variation display of the first special symbol;
a first performance execution means capable of executing a first performance as a performance corresponding to the first variation;
a second variation execution means capable of executing a second variation that is a variation display of the second special symbol;
a second performance execution means capable of executing a second performance as a performance corresponding to the second variation;
Equipped with
The first variation and the second variation can be executed in parallel,
Even if the first variation and the second variation are executed in parallel, in a predetermined display area, either one of the first effect and the second effect is selected and executed. In gaming machines where it is possible,
If only the second effect among the first effect and the second effect is performed in the predetermined display area, the first variation is started based on the start of the first variation. It is possible to perform a start suggestion production that suggests that
The gaming machine is characterized in that the start suggestion effect can be executed even when the first variation has not started.

In such a gaming machine, the start suggestion effect may be performed not only when the first variation is started but also when the first variation has not been started. Therefore, it is possible to make the player feel as if the first variation has started even if the first variation has not started, and it is possible to increase the player's interest in the game.

<Game machine C2>
<Summary>
The start suggestion performance can be executed as part of the second performance.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine C1,
A gaming machine characterized in that the start suggestion performance can be executed as part of the second performance.

In such a gaming machine, the start suggestion performance is performed while the second performance is being executed. In this way, since the start suggestion performance is performed while the player is paying attention to the second performance, it is possible to provide surprise to the player and increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine C3>
<Summary>
The start suggestion performance is a performance that suggests switching from the second performance to the first performance.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine C1 or gaming machine C2,
The gaming machine characterized in that the start suggesting performance is a performance suggesting that the performance being performed in the predetermined display area has been switched from the second performance to the first performance.

In such a gaming machine, a performance suggesting that the second performance has been switched to the first performance is executed as the start suggesting performance. If such a start suggestion effect is executed, it will be more natural for the player who recognizes that the first effect corresponds to the first variation, even if the first variation has not started. It can be made to feel as if the first fluctuation has started.

<Game machine C4>
<Summary>
The process of performing a start suggestion effect based on the fact that the first variation is being executed is executed when the specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation.
<Claim format>
In any one of gaming machines C1 to C3,
comprising a specific game execution means capable of executing a specific game in which the variable ball entry opening is in an open state based on the first special symbol being stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the first variation;
A game characterized in that the process of performing the start suggestion effect based on the execution of the first variation is executed when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the first variation. Machine.

In such a gaming machine, when the start suggestion effect is performed based on the execution of the first variation, it is a case where the specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation. Therefore, even if the start suggestion performance is performed when the first variation is not performed, the specific symbols are stopped and displayed, making the player feel that a specific game will be played, and increasing the interest in the game. It is possible to increase it.

<Game machine C5>
<Summary>
A disadvantageous state is more likely to be set when the first variation is performed than when the second variation is performed.
<Claim format>
In any one of gaming machines C1 to C4,
comprising a gaming state setting means capable of setting a disadvantageous state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the disadvantageous state as the gaming state;
The gaming machine characterized in that the gaming state setting means sets the disadvantageous state with a higher probability when the first variation is performed than when the second variation is performed.

In such a gaming machine, a disadvantageous state is more likely to be set when the first variation is made than when the second variation is made. Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect that the first variation will not be performed, and furthermore, that the start suggestion performance will not be performed. However, in this gaming machine, even if the first variation has not started, the start suggestion effect may be performed. Therefore, even if the start suggestion performance is performed, the player can be made to expect that the first variation may not have started, and it is possible to increase the player's interest in the game.

<Game machines D1 to D5 that can be extracted from the above embodiments>
The pachinko machines of the above-described embodiments can also be regarded as the following gaming machines D1 to D5.

<Game machine D1>
<Summary>
When the specific symbol is stopped and displayed, the valid period starts via the invalid period. A specific game is played when the game ball passes through the starting area during the valid period. It is possible to execute an effect for the invalid period during the invalid period.
<Claim format>
A variation execution means capable of executing a symbol variation that is a variation display of a special symbol;
a specific game execution means capable of executing a specific game in which the variable ball entry opening becomes ready for ball entry;
Equipped with
After the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol due to the symbol variation, the valid period starts through the invalid period,
The specific game execution means executes the specific game when the game ball passes through the start area during the validity period,
A gaming machine characterized in that an effect for an invalid period can be executed during the invalid period.

In such a gaming machine, when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed, a valid period starts via an invalid period. Here, when the specific symbol is stopped and displayed, it is also possible to have a configuration in which the valid period starts without intervening the invalid period, but such a configuration causes the following problems. That is, in this case, the validity period starts as soon as the specific symbol is stopped and displayed, so depending on the timing when the game ball passes the start area, the specific game may start immediately after the specific symbol is stopped and displayed. Put it away. In this case, a predetermined performance (for example, a performance explaining the content of the game, etc.) cannot be performed between the time when the specific symbol is stopped and displayed until the invalidation period starts.

Therefore, in this gaming machine, when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed, an invalid period is first started, and this invalid period is used to perform an invalid period performance. By doing this, the specific game will not start even if the game ball passes the start area during the invalid period, so it is possible to secure execution time for the effect for the invalid period, and by extension, make the player aware of the content of this effect. It can be made easier.

<Game machine D2>
<Summary>
It is possible to detect a game ball passing through the start area during the valid period, and based on this detection, it is possible to execute a performance that suggests the start of a specific game.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine D1,
comprising a detection means capable of detecting a game ball passing through the start area during the validity period,
A gaming machine characterized in that, based on the detection of the game ball by the detection means, it is possible to execute a performance that suggests the start of the specific game.

In such a gaming machine, when the game ball passes through the starting area (when detected by the detection means), a "performance suggesting the start of a specific game" is executed. In this regard, in this gaming machine, although the above-mentioned effect for the invalid period is also executed, the effect for the invalid period does not interfere with the ``performance suggesting the start of a specific game.'' In other words, the effect for the invalid period is executed using the invalid period, and the ``effect suggesting the start of a specific game'' is executed after the effective period has started, so these effects must be performed at different timings. becomes. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize each of these effects.

<Game machine D3>
<Summary>
As the gaming state, a first state (for example, normal state) and a second state (for example, variable probability state or rush state) can be set. The length of the invalid period when the specific symbol is stopped and displayed differs between the first state and the second state.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine D1 or the gaming machine D2,
comprising a gaming state setting means capable of setting a first state and a second state as the gaming state,
A gaming machine characterized in that the length of the invalid period is different depending on whether the specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the first state and when the specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the second state.

In such a gaming machine, when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the first state and when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the second state, invalid periods of different lengths are used. The performance is executed. Here, the content of the subsequent game may be different between the case where the specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the first state and the case where the specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the second state. In this regard, this gaming machine utilizes invalid periods of different lengths when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the first state and when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the second state. Since the performance is performed for each game, it is possible to perform a performance that matches the content of each subsequent game. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the content of the subsequent game.

<Game machine D4>
<Summary>
As the gaming state, a first state (for example, variable probability state) and a second state (for example, rush state) can be set. The length of the invalid period before the start of the specific game is different depending on whether the gaming state after the end of the specific game is the first state or the second state.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine D1 or the gaming machine D2,
comprising a gaming state setting means capable of setting a first state and a second state as the gaming state,
In the case where the specific game is started by the game ball passing through the start area during the valid period that starts after the specific symbol is stopped and displayed, after the specific game ends. A gaming machine characterized in that the length of the invalid period is different depending on whether the gaming state is the first state or the second state.

In such a gaming machine, an effect for an invalid period is executed using invalid periods of different lengths when the first state is set and when the second state is set. Here, the contents of the subsequent game may be different depending on whether the first state is set or the second state is set. In this regard, in this gaming machine, the invalid period effect is executed using invalid periods of different lengths when the first state is set and when the second state is set. It is possible to perform a performance that matches the content of the subsequent game. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the content of the subsequent game.

<Game machine D5>
<Summary>
As the specific games, a first specific game (for example, a chance win) and a second specific game (for example, a rush win) can be executed. The length of the invalid period before the start of the specific game is different depending on whether the type of the specific game is the first specific game or the second specific game.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine D1 or the gaming machine D2,
The specific game execution means is capable of executing a first specific game and a second specific game,
In the case where the specific game is started by the game ball passing through the start area during the valid period that is started after the specific symbol is stopped and displayed, the specific game is A gaming machine characterized in that the length of the invalidation period is different between the first specific game and the second specific game.

In such a gaming machine, an effect for an invalid period is executed using invalid periods of different lengths when the first specific game is played and when the second specific game is played. Here, the content of the subsequent game may be different between when the first specific game is played and when the second specific game is played. In this regard, in this gaming machine, the invalid period effect is executed using invalid periods of different lengths when the first specific game is played and when the second specific game is played. It is possible to perform a performance that matches the content of the subsequent game. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the content of the subsequent game.

<Game machines E1 to E5 that can be extracted from the above embodiments>
The pachinko machines of the above-described embodiments can also be regarded as the following gaming machines E1 to E5.

<Game machine E1>
<Summary>
When a small hit fluctuation is started, a determination is made as to whether or not the small winning fluctuation will end while the small winning fluctuation is being executed, prior to the end of the small winning fluctuation. Based on this judgment result, related performances (for example, performances corresponding to small winning fluctuations, performances suggesting that a small winning game has started, performances corresponding to jackpot fluctuations, performances suggesting that a jackpot game has started) etc.).
<Claim format>
a first variation execution means capable of executing a first variation that is a variation display of the first special symbol;
a second variation execution means capable of executing a second variation that is a variation display of the second special symbol;
related performance execution means capable of executing a related performance related to at least one of the first variation and the second variation;
Equipped with
The first variation and the second variation can be executed in parallel,
The first variation executing means is capable of executing, as the first variation, a jackpot variation in which the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol,
The second variation execution means is capable of executing, as the second variation, a small hit variation in which the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol;
If the small hit variation ends during the execution of the jackpot variation, in a gaming machine that is capable of stopping and displaying a losing symbol due to the jackpot variation,
When the small hit variation is started, a judgment means is provided that can determine whether or not the small win variation will end during the execution of the jackpot variation, prior to the end of the small win variation,
A gaming machine characterized in that the related performance execution means executes the related performance based on the result of the determination by the determination unit.

In such a gaming machine, if a small hit variation ends while a jackpot variation is being executed, the missing symbols are stopped and displayed in the jackpot variation, but in such a case, the small hit variation and the jackpot variation occur almost at the same time. It will end. For this reason, if the judgment as to which of the small hit fluctuations and the jackpot fluctuations ends first is made when the small hit fluctuations and the jackpot fluctuations end, there is a risk that this judgment will be incorrect. In such a case, for example, the small hit fluctuation actually ends first (ends while the jackpot fluctuation is being executed), so even though the winning symbol is stopped and displayed during the jackpot fluctuation, it may be incorrectly displayed. The jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed due to the jackpot symbol being displayed in a stopped state, or the jackpot symbol may be displayed in a static manner because the small win variation actually ends later (it does not end while the jackpot variation is in progress). Despite this, there is a risk that a related effect may be performed in response to the stopped display of the missing symbol by mistake.

In this regard, in this gaming machine, when a small hit fluctuation is started, it is determined whether or not the small winning fluctuation will end during the execution of the jackpot fluctuation, prior to the end of the small winning fluctuation. It is possible to accurately judge the symbols that are stopped and displayed due to jackpot fluctuations (jackpot symbols or missing symbols), and in turn, it is possible to perform related performances with appropriate content.

<Game machine E2>
<Summary>
The end timing of the small hit variation and the end timing of the jackpot variation are detected, and based on these timings, it is determined whether the small win variation ends during the execution of the jackpot variation.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine E1,
When the jackpot variation is started, the end timing of the jackpot variation can be detected, and when the small win variation is started, the end timing detection means is capable of detecting the end timing of the small win variation. Prepare,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the judgment means makes the judgment based on the end timing of the jackpot fluctuation and the end timing of the small win fluctuation detected by the end timing detection means.

In such a gaming machine, the end timing of the small hit variation and the end timing of the jackpot variation are detected when each starts, and based on these timings, the small win variation ends while the jackpot variation is being executed. Make a decision as to whether or not to do so. For this reason, it is possible to more accurately determine whether or not the small hit variation ends during the execution of the jackpot variation.

<Game machine E3>
<Summary>
A jackpot fluctuation time and a small hit fluctuation time are transmitted from the main control section to the sub-control section. Based on these times, the sub-control unit determines whether or not the small win variation ends during the execution of the jackpot variation.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine E1,
a main control unit having the first variation execution means and the second variation execution means;
a sub-control unit having the related performance execution means and the determination means;
Equipped with
When the jackpot variation is started, the main control unit transmits a jackpot variation time, which is a variation time of the jackpot variation, to the sub-control unit, and when the small win variation is started, the main control unit transmits the jackpot variation time, which is the variation time of the jackpot variation, to the sub-control unit. It transmits a small winning fluctuation time which is a fluctuation time of fluctuation to the sub-control unit,
The gaming machine characterized in that the determination means of the sub-control unit makes the determination based on the jackpot fluctuation time and the small hit fluctuation time received from the main control unit.

In such a gaming machine, the main control section transmits the jackpot fluctuation time and the small hit fluctuation time to the sub-control section. Based on these times, the sub-control unit determines whether or not the small win variation ends during the execution of the jackpot variation. In this way, it becomes possible to more accurately judge whether or not the small win variation ends during the execution of the jackpot variation.

<Game machine E4>
<Summary>
The main control unit determines whether or not the small hit fluctuation will end during the execution of the jackpot fluctuation based on the jackpot fluctuation time and the small hit fluctuation time, and sends the result of this determination to the sub control unit. Send.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine E1,
a main control unit having the first variation execution means, the second variation execution means, and the determination means;
a sub-control unit having the related effect execution means;
Equipped with
The judgment means of the main control section makes the judgment based on the jackpot fluctuation time that is the fluctuation time of the jackpot fluctuation and the small hit fluctuation time that is the fluctuation time of the small win fluctuation, and also makes the judgment based on the fluctuation time of the jackpot fluctuation. A gaming machine characterized by transmitting data to the sub-control unit.

In such a gaming machine, the main control unit determines whether or not the small hit fluctuation will end during the execution of the jackpot fluctuation based on the jackpot fluctuation time and the small hit fluctuation time, and determines the result of this determination. is sent to the sub control unit. In this case as well, it becomes possible to more accurately determine whether or not the small win variation ends during the execution of the jackpot variation.

<Game machine E5>
<Summary>
If the small hit fluctuation ends during the execution of the jackpot fluctuation, the related performance will be executed based on the second stop signal, and if the small hit fluctuation does not end during the execution of the jackpot fluctuation, the related performance will be executed based on the first stop signal. Execute related effects.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine E3 or gaming machine E4,
The main control unit transmits a first stop signal to the sub-control unit when the first variation ends, and sends a second stop signal to the sub-control unit when the second variation ends. and send
When the small hit fluctuation ends during execution of the jackpot fluctuation, the related performance execution means of the sub-control unit executes the related performance based on the second stop signal, and the small hit fluctuation is A gaming machine characterized in that, if the jackpot fluctuation does not end during execution, the related performance is executed based on the first stop signal.

In such a gaming machine, the main control section transmits a first stop signal to the sub-control section when the first fluctuation ends, and transmits a second stop signal when the second fluctuation ends. Then, if the small hit fluctuation ends while the jackpot fluctuation is being executed (if the missing symbol is stopped and displayed due to the jackpot fluctuation), the related effect is executed based on the second stop signal, and the small hit fluctuation is changed to the jackpot fluctuation. If it does not end during execution (if the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed due to jackpot variation), related effects are executed based on the first stop signal.

In this way, if the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a missing symbol, the related effect will be performed based on the second stop signal corresponding to the small hit fluctuation, and if the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the jackpot fluctuation will be performed. A related effect will be performed based on the first stop signal corresponding to the first stop signal. In other words, only when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the related performance will be performed based on the first stop signal corresponding to the jackpot fluctuation. Therefore, it becomes possible to perform related effects with more appropriate content.

<Game machines F1 to F5 that can be extracted from the above embodiments>
The pachinko machines of the above-described embodiments can also be regarded as the following gaming machines F1 to F5.

<Game machine F1>
<Summary>
When the replacement condition is satisfied, a replacement display can be performed in which the second performance symbol is displayed in place of the first performance symbol. Immediately before the first performance symbol is stopped and displayed (period immediately before stop), the replacement display is not performed.
<Claim format>
a first variation execution means capable of executing a first variation that is a variation display of the first special symbol;
a second variation execution means capable of executing a second variation that is a variation display of the second special symbol;
Equipped with
A first production pattern can be displayed in a variable manner in response to the first variation, and a second production pattern can be displayed in a variable manner in response to the second variation;
If a predetermined replacement condition is established in a state where the first effect pattern is displayed without displaying the second effect pattern in a predetermined display area, the second effect pattern is replaced by the second effect pattern instead of the first effect pattern. In a gaming machine that may display a replacement display in a predetermined display area,
At least during the period immediately before the stop from when the time until the first performance symbol is stopped and displayed reaches a predetermined time until the first performance symbol is stopped and displayed, the replacement display is displayed even if the replacement condition is satisfied. A gaming machine characterized by not performing.

In such a gaming machine, when the replacement condition is satisfied, it is possible to perform a replacement display in which a second performance symbol is displayed in place of the first performance symbol. Here, if the player does not see the first effect symbol stop displaying, the player will not be able to recognize that the first variation has ended, and the player may feel distrustful. There is sex. In this regard, in this gaming machine, immediately before the first effect symbol is stopped and displayed (period immediately before stop), even if the replacement condition is met, the first effect symbol is not displayed and the first effect symbol is continuously displayed. It is said that In this way, even if the replacement condition is met, it is possible to make the player aware that the first variation has ended, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling the above-mentioned sense of distrust. It becomes possible.

<Game machine F2>
<Summary>
The first performance symbol is variably displayed at a first speed (high speed), then variably displayed at a second speed (low speed), and then stopped and displayed. The period immediately before stopping is a period from when the first performance symbol is variably displayed at the second speed until it is stopped and displayed.

In gaming machine F1,
The first production symbol may be displayed in a variable manner at a first speed, then displayed in a variable manner at a second speed slower than the first speed, and then stopped.
The gaming machine characterized in that the period immediately before stopping is a period in which the first performance symbol is displayed variably at the second speed.

In such a gaming machine, the first performance symbol is displayed in a variable manner at a first speed (high speed), then displayed in a variable manner at a second speed (low speed), and then stopped and displayed. In this gaming machine, the period from when the first performance symbol is variably displayed at the second speed until it is stopped and displayed is the period immediately before the stop, and during this period, even if the replacement condition is met, the replacement display is not performed. Instead, the first effect symbol is continuously displayed.

Here, when the fluctuation speed of the first performance symbol changes from the first speed (high speed) to the second speed (low speed), a typical player will notice that the first performance symbol will soon be stopped and displayed ( Recognize that the first fluctuation will soon end. Nevertheless, if the first effect symbol is no longer displayed after the variation speed of the first effect symbol changes to the second speed (low speed), the first variation actually ends for the player. It may not be possible to make the person aware of whether or not he or she has done so, which may lead to a sense of distrust. In this regard, in this gaming machine, after the fluctuation speed of the first effect symbol is switched to the second speed (low speed), even if the exchange condition is met, the first effect symbol is continued without being replaced. It will be displayed as follows. In this way, the player can be made aware that the first variation has ended, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling the above-mentioned sense of distrust.

<Game machine F3>
<Summary>
Replacement display is not performed even during the confirmed display of the first performance symbol (confirmed display period).
<Claim format>
In gaming machine F1 or gaming machine F2,
A game machine characterized in that the replacement display is not performed even if the replacement condition is satisfied during a fixed display period from when the first performance symbol is stopped to be displayed until a predetermined time has elapsed.

In such a gaming machine, replacement display is not performed not only in the period immediately before stopping, but also in the fixed display period from when the first performance symbol is stopped and displayed until a predetermined time has elapsed. In this way, the player can more reliably confirm the mode of the first performance symbol that is stopped and displayed.

<Game machine F4>
<Summary>
When the replacement condition is satisfied, a replacement display can be performed in which the second performance symbol is displayed in place of the first performance symbol. Immediately after the first performance symbols start changing (immediately after the start period), replacement display is not performed.
<Claim format>
a first variation execution means capable of executing a first variation that is a variation display of the first special symbol;
a second variation execution means capable of executing a second variation that is a variation display of the second special symbol;
Equipped with
A first production pattern can be displayed in a variable manner in response to the first variation, and a second production pattern can be displayed in a variable manner in response to the second variation;
If a predetermined replacement condition is established in a state where the first effect pattern is displayed without displaying the second effect pattern in a predetermined display area, the second effect pattern is replaced by the second effect pattern instead of the first effect pattern. In a gaming machine that may display a replacement display in a predetermined display area,
The game machine is characterized in that the replacement display is not performed even if the replacement condition is satisfied, at least for a period immediately after the start of the fluctuating display of the first performance symbol until a predetermined time has elapsed.

In such a gaming machine, when the replacement condition is satisfied, it is possible to perform a replacement display in which a second performance symbol is displayed in place of the first performance symbol. Here, if the player is not allowed to see how the first effect symbol starts to fluctuate, the player will not be able to recognize that the first variation has started, which may cause the player to feel distrustful. There is sex. In this regard, in this gaming machine, immediately after the first effect symbols start changing (period immediately after the start), even if the exchange condition is met, the first effect symbols are not displayed and are continuously displayed. It is said that In this way, even if the replacement condition is met, it is possible to make the player aware that the first fluctuation has started, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling the above-mentioned sense of distrust. It becomes possible.

<Game machine F5>
<Summary>
When the first performance symbol starts to fluctuate, it is variably displayed at a second speed (low speed), and then variably displayed at a first speed (high speed). The period immediately after the start is a period in which the first performance symbol is variably displayed at the second speed.

In gaming machine F4,
The first performance symbol may be variably displayed at a second speed when the variable display is started, and thereafter may be variably displayed at a first speed faster than the second speed,
The gaming machine characterized in that the period immediately after the start is a period in which the first performance symbol is variably displayed at the second speed.

In such a gaming machine, the first performance symbol is displayed in a variable manner at a second speed (low speed) when it starts changing, and thereafter is displayed in a variable manner at a second speed (low speed). In this gaming machine, the period in which the first effect symbol is displayed fluctuating at the second speed (low speed) after the start of fluctuation is the period immediately before stopping, and even if the replacement condition is met, the replacement display will not be displayed during this period. The first effect symbol is continuously displayed without performing the above.

Here, a typical player recognizes that the period in which the first performance symbols are displayed fluctuating at the second speed (low speed) after the start of fluctuation is the period shortly after the first fluctuation has started. . Despite this, if the first effect symbol is no longer displayed while the variation speed of the first effect symbol is at the second speed (low speed), the first variation actually starts for the player. This may lead to a sense of distrust as it may not be possible to make the person aware of whether or not the person was successful. In this regard, in this gaming machine, as long as the fluctuation speed of the first effect symbol is at the second speed (low speed), even if the exchange condition is met, the first effect symbol is not displayed and the first effect symbol is continued. It is intended to be displayed. In this way, the player can be made aware that the first variation has started, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling the above-mentioned sense of distrust.

<Game machines G1 to G6 that can be extracted from the above-mentioned embodiments>
The pachinko machines of the above-described embodiments can also be regarded as the following gaming machines G1 to G6.

<Game machine G1>
<Summary>
In a situation where it is determined that the first state will be set, it is possible to execute a process of performing only the first look-ahead effect out of the first look-ahead effect and the second look-ahead effect.
<Claim format>
a first variation execution means capable of executing a first variation that is a variation display of the first special symbol;
a first performance execution means capable of executing a first performance as a performance corresponding to the first variation;
a second variation execution means capable of executing a second variation that is a variation display of the second special symbol;
a second performance execution means capable of executing a second performance as a performance corresponding to the second variation;
Holding means capable of holding off the start of the first fluctuation and holding off the start of the second fluctuation;
A look-ahead performance execution means capable of executing a first look-ahead performance that suggests a result of the first variation whose start is pending, and a second look-ahead performance that suggests a result of the second variation whose start is pending; ,
Equipped with
The first variation and the second variation can be executed in parallel,
Even if the first variation and the second variation are executed in parallel, in a predetermined display area, either one of the first effect and the second effect is selected and executed. In gaming machines where it is possible,
A first state in which the first performance is more likely to be executed than the second performance can be set as the gaming state in the predetermined display area,
A game characterized in that, in a situation where it is certain that the first state is set, it is possible to execute a process of performing only the first look-ahead effect out of the first look-ahead effect and the second look-ahead effect. Machine.

In such a gaming machine, in a situation where it is determined that the first state will be set, only the first pre-read effect is performed among the first pre-read effect and the second pre-read effect. Here, in the first state, the first effect is likely to be executed, so if the second look-ahead effect is performed, the following problem may occur. In other words, even if the second look-ahead effect (the second look-ahead effect that suggests the result of the second variation) is performed in a situation where it is certain that the first state will be set, the first state set after that Since the first performance is easy to execute (the second performance is difficult to execute), the player feels uncomfortable. In particular, in the second state, if the configuration is such that the second effect is not executed unless a predetermined condition is met, when the second look-ahead effect (the second look-ahead effect that suggests the result of the second variation) is performed, However, since the second performance is not performed, the player feels uncomfortable.

In this regard, in this gaming machine, in a situation where it is certain that the first state will be set, only the first pre-read effect is performed out of the first pre-read effect and the second pre-read effect. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling the above-mentioned discomfort.

<Game machine G2>
<Summary>
The look-ahead effect can be executed during "the period from when the specific symbol is stopped and displayed until the specific game ends." When the first state is set after the end of the specific game, it is possible to execute the process of performing only the first look-ahead performance during "the period from when the specific symbol is stopped and displayed until the end of the specific game".
<Claim format>
In gaming machine G1,
comprising a specific game execution means capable of executing a specific game in which the variable ball entry hole becomes ready for ball entry based on the specific symbol being stopped and displayed as a result of the first variation or the second variation;
The game state after the end of the specific game may be set to the first state,
When the game state after the end of the specific game is set to the first state, the first look-ahead effect and the first A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to execute a process of performing only the first look-ahead effect among the two look-ahead effects.

In such a gaming machine, when the first state is set after the end of a specific game, the first pre-read performance is executed during "the period from when the specific symbol is stopped and displayed until the end of the specific game". Therefore, during this period, it is possible to draw the player's attention to both the specific game and the first look-ahead effect, and it is possible to increase the player's interest in the game.

<Game machine G3>
<Summary>
In a situation where it is certain that the second state will be set, it is possible to execute the process of performing only the second look-ahead effect.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine G1 or gaming machine G2,
As a gaming state, it is possible to set a second state in which the second performance is more likely to be executed than the first performance in the predetermined display area,
A game characterized in that in a situation where it is certain that the second state is set, it is possible to execute a process of performing only the second look-ahead effect out of the first look-ahead effect and the second look-ahead effect. Machine.

In such a gaming machine, in a situation where it is determined that the second state will be set, only the second pre-read effect is performed out of the first pre-read effect and the second pre-read effect. Here, in the second state, the second effect is likely to be executed, so if the first look-ahead effect is performed, the following problem may occur. In other words, even if the first look-ahead effect (the first look-ahead effect that suggests the result of the first variation) is performed in a situation where it is certain that the second state will be set, the second state that will be set after that Since the second performance is easy to execute (because the first performance is difficult to execute), the player feels uncomfortable. In particular, in the first state, if the configuration is such that the first effect is not executed unless a predetermined condition is satisfied, when the first look-ahead effect (the first look-ahead effect that suggests the result of the first variation) is performed, However, since the first performance is not performed, the player feels uncomfortable.

In this regard, in this gaming machine, in a situation where it is determined that the second state will be set, only the second pre-read effect is performed out of the first pre-read effect and the second pre-read effect. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling the above-mentioned discomfort.

<Game machine G4>
<Summary>
The look-ahead effect can be executed during "the period from when the specific symbol is stopped and displayed until the specific game ends." When the second state is set after the end of the specific game, it is possible to execute the process of performing only the second look-ahead performance during "the period from when the specific symbol is stopped and displayed until the end of the specific game".
<Claim format>
In gaming machine G3,
comprising a specific game execution means capable of executing a specific game in which the variable ball entry hole becomes ready for ball entry based on the specific symbol being stopped and displayed as a result of the first variation or the second variation;
The game state after the end of the specific game may be set to the second state,
When the game state after the end of the specific game is set to the second state, the first look-ahead effect and the first look-ahead effect are performed during the period from when the specific symbol is stopped and displayed until the specific game ends. A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to execute a process of performing only the second look-ahead effect among the two look-ahead effects.

In such a gaming machine, when the second state is set after the end of a specific game, the second pre-read performance is executed during "the period from when the specific symbol is stopped and displayed until the end of the specific game". Therefore, during this period, it is possible to draw the player's attention to both the specific game and the second look-ahead effect, and it is possible to increase the player's interest in the game.

<Game machine G5>
<Summary>
In a situation where it is determined that the first state will be set, it is possible to execute a process of performing only the first look-ahead effect out of the first look-ahead effect and the second look-ahead effect. The first state is a state in which the execution time of the second variation is likely to be longer than the execution time of the first variation.
<Claim format>
a first variation execution means capable of executing a first variation that is a variation display of the first special symbol;
a first performance execution means capable of executing a first performance as a performance corresponding to the first variation;
a second variation execution means capable of executing a second variation that is a variation display of the second special symbol;
a second performance execution means capable of executing a second performance as a performance corresponding to the second variation;
Holding means capable of holding off the start of the first fluctuation and holding off the start of the second fluctuation;
A look-ahead performance execution means capable of executing a first look-ahead performance that suggests a result of the first variation whose start is pending, and a second look-ahead performance that suggests a result of the second variation whose start is pending; ,
Equipped with
The first variation and the second variation can be executed in parallel,
In a gaming machine that can set a first state in which the execution time of the second variation is likely to be longer than the execution time of the first variation as the gaming state,
A game characterized in that, in a situation where it is certain that the first state is set, it is possible to execute a process of performing only the first look-ahead effect out of the first look-ahead effect and the second look-ahead effect. Machine.

In such a gaming machine, in a situation where it is determined that the first state will be set, only the first pre-read effect is performed among the first pre-read effect and the second pre-read effect. Here, in the first state of the gaming machine, the execution time of the second variation tends to be long. Therefore, even if the start of the second fluctuation is suspended, the first state is set after that and the second fluctuation continues for a long time (or the second fluctuation continues for a long time). (may not start).

Therefore, if the second look-ahead effect is performed in a situation where it is certain that the first state will be set, the second variation that continues for a long time (or the second variation that does not start for a long time) ) results may be suggested. In other words, even though the second look-ahead effect suggesting the result of the second change has been performed, the second change that suggested the result continues for a long time (or the second change that suggested the result continues) fluctuations may not start for a long time). In this case, the player may feel distrustful.

In this regard, in this gaming machine, in a situation where it is certain that the first state will be set, only the first pre-read effect is performed out of the first pre-read effect and the second pre-read effect. In this way, it is possible to prevent the result of the second variation that continues for a long time (or the second variation that does not start for a long time) from being suggested, and in turn, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling the above-mentioned sense of distrust. This makes it possible to prevent

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In a situation where it is determined that the second state will be set, it is possible to execute a process of performing only the second pre-read effect out of the first pre-read effect and the second pre-read effect. In the second state, if the small hit variation (second variation) ends during the execution of the jackpot variation (first variation), the jackpot variation (first variation) is stopped and displayed with a winning symbol.
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a first variation execution means capable of executing a first variation that is a variation display of the first special symbol;
a first performance execution means capable of executing a first performance as a performance corresponding to the first variation;
a second variation execution means capable of executing a second variation that is a variation display of the second special symbol;
a second performance execution means capable of executing a second performance as a performance corresponding to the second variation;
Holding means capable of holding off the start of the first fluctuation and holding off the start of the second fluctuation;
A look-ahead performance execution means capable of executing a first look-ahead performance that suggests a result of the first variation whose start is pending, and a second look-ahead performance that suggests a result of the second variation whose start is pending; ,
Equipped with
The first variation and the second variation can be executed in parallel,
The first variation executing means is capable of executing, as the first variation, a jackpot variation in which the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol,
The second variation execution means is capable of executing, as the second variation, a small hit variation in which the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol;
In a gaming machine capable of executing a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed due to the jackpot fluctuation,
If the small hit variation ends during the execution of the jackpot variation, it is possible to set a second state in which the winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the jackpot variation,
A game characterized in that, in a situation where it is certain that the second state is set, it is possible to execute a process of performing only the second look-ahead effect out of the first look-ahead effect and the second look-ahead effect. Machine.

In such a gaming machine, in a situation where it is determined that the second state will be set, only the second pre-read effect is performed out of the first pre-read effect and the second pre-read effect. Here, in the second state of this gaming machine, if the small hit variation (second variation) ends during the execution of the jackpot variation (first variation), the winning symbols will stop at the said jackpot variation (first variation). Display. Therefore, even if the start of the jackpot variation (first variation) is suspended, the second state will be set after that, and the jackpot symbol will not be stopped and displayed in the jackpot variation (first variation). (games may not be played).

Therefore, if the first look-ahead effect is performed in a situation where it is certain that the second state will be set, the jackpot fluctuation (first fluctuation) will change even though the jackpot game is not actually played. It may be suggested that this will be done. In other words, even though the first look-ahead effect suggesting that a jackpot variation (first variation) will be performed, the jackpot symbol is not stopped and displayed in the jackpot variation (first variation), and the jackpot game is not played. There is a possibility that it will not happen. In this case, the player may feel distrustful.

In this regard, in this gaming machine, in a situation where it is certain that the second state will be set, only the second pre-read effect is performed out of the first pre-read effect and the second pre-read effect. In this way, it is possible to prevent the suggestion that a jackpot variation (first variation) will be played even though no jackpot game will actually be played, and in turn, the above-mentioned sense of distrust can be reduced by playing the game. This makes it possible to prevent someone from holding the device.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION This invention can be utilized for the gaming machine used in the gaming hall.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Pachinko machine (gaming machine), 24... Left first starting port, 24s... Left first starting port sensor (detection means, first detection means), 25... Right first starting port, 30... Second starting port ( starting area), 30s...Second starting opening sensor (detection means, second detection means), 28...Large winning opening (variable ball entry opening), 35...Small winning opening, 200...Main control board, 201...CPU (first 1 variation execution means, 2nd variation execution means, specific game execution means, game state setting means, variation execution means, judgment means, end timing detection means), 220...Sub control board, 221...CPU (first performance execution means, second performance execution means, determination means, related performance execution means, end timing detection means).

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a first variation execution means capable of executing a first variation that is a variation display of the first special symbol;
a first performance execution means capable of executing a first performance as a performance corresponding to the first variation;
a second variation execution means capable of executing a second variation that is a variation display of the second special symbol;
a second performance execution means capable of executing a second performance as a performance corresponding to the second variation;
Equipped with
The first variation and the second variation can be executed in parallel,
Even if the first variation and the second variation are executed in parallel, in a predetermined display area, either one of the first effect and the second effect is selected and executed. In gaming machines where it is possible,
If it is during the non- execution period, even if the second variation is started, the second effect will not be executed in the predetermined display area, and when the second variation is started, the second variation will not be executed as time passes. It is possible to start a change process related to a change in the aspect of the second performance,
When the non-execution period ends during execution of the second variation, an aspect of the second effect corresponding to the timing at which the non-execution period ends is derived based on the result of the change processing, and the predetermined display is performed. A gaming machine characterized in that in the area, the second performance can be started from the derived mode. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Equipped with a detection means capable of detecting game balls,
A game machine characterized in that the non-execution period ends based on the detection of a game ball by the detection means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A gaming machine characterized in that the non-execution period ends based on the start of the first variation. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Equipped with a specific game execution means capable of executing a specific game in which the variable ball entry opening is in an open state,
The second variation execution means is capable of executing a specific variation in which the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol as the second variation,
The specific game execution means is capable of executing the specific game based on the execution of the specific variation,
If the non-execution period ends while the second variation is being executed, and the second variation is the specific variation, the second effect is started from the mode derived based on the result of the change processing. A gaming machine characterized by: In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the non-execution period is a period of a predetermined length that includes a timing at which the first performance is started in the predetermined display area. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the non-execution period is a period of a predetermined length that includes a timing at which the first performance being executed in the predetermined display area is ended.

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