JP7426142B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine capable of executing an image effect that displays a pending icon in a special display mode on a liquid crystal display as a look-ahead effect that can suggest the possibility of winning a jackpot (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2000-135332

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is only one special display mode of the pending icon to be displayed, which is undesirable because there is a risk that interest in the pre-read effect may be reduced.

The gaming machine of the present invention includes:
special pattern variable display means capable of variably displaying a special pattern;
a setting means capable of setting an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player;
A performance execution means capable of executing a predetermined performance,
The performance execution means is
A specific display can be executed during the variable display of the special symbol,
A predetermined image can be displayed in a predetermined display area above the specific display being executed ,
It is possible to perform a suggestion effect indicating whether or not the predetermined image is additionally displayed;
The predetermined images include a first image that suggests that the advantageous gaming state may be set, and a first image that suggests that the advantageous gaming state is more likely to be set than the first image. There is a second image and
The suggestive effects include a first suggestive effect that suggests whether the first image is additionally displayed, and a second suggestive effect that suggests whether the second image is additionally displayed,
When the first image or the second image is additionally displayed in the predetermined display area, neither the first suggestion effect nor the second suggestion effect is performed during the display;
When the first image is additionally displayed in the predetermined display area, the first image may thereafter change to the second image.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the performance.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view showing the second grand prize winning device etc. in detail. It is a front view of display devices. (A) is a front view of the performance unit when the above-board movable device and the under-board movable device are in standby state, and (B) is a front view of the performance unit when the above-board movable device and the under-board movable device are activated. It is a front view. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the main control board. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a sub-control board. (A) is a table showing random numbers related to general drawings, and (B) is a table showing random numbers related to special drawings. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a regular pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a reach determination table. It is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. It is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. This is a look-ahead determination table. This is a jackpot game control table. It is an explanatory diagram of a gaming state. It is an explanatory diagram showing a concrete example of production mode. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of normal variation of special figure variation performance. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach of the special figure variation effect. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of SP reach of the special figure variation effect. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a hold performance. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a movable body effect. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of operation performance. It is a flowchart of main control main processing. 3 is a flowchart of main side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of sub-control main processing. 3 is a flowchart of sub-side timer interrupt processing. It is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table according to the first embodiment. It is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table according to the first embodiment. (A) is a table showing the distribution rate of the special figure 1 variation pattern selected in the case of a "jackpot", and (B) is a table showing the distribution rate of the special figure 1 variation pattern selected in the case of "reach loss". It is a table showing the distribution ratio, (C) is a table showing the distribution ratio of the special pattern 2 variation pattern selected in the case of "Jackpot", and (D) is the table showing the distribution ratio of the special drawing 2 variation pattern selected in the case of "Lose with reach". It is a table showing the distribution rate of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern. It is a prefetch determination table according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of pseudo-association. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the first character image, (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the second character image, and (C) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the third character image. (D) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a fourth character image. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the first inciting performance. (A) is a first inciting effect execution selection table, and (B) is a first inciting effect mode selection table. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the second inciting performance. (A) is a second inciting effect execution selection table, and (B) is a second inciting effect mode selection table. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the third inciting performance. This is the third inciting effect selection table. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the fourth inciting performance. This is the fourth inciting effect selection table. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a change in a character image. This is a display change execution selection table. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a case where a first inciting effect is executed during execution of a character image effect that already shows a third character image. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a change in a character image. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example when a fourth inciting effect is executed during execution of a character image effect that already shows a third character image. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example in the case where a third inciting effect is executed during execution of a character image effect that already shows a third character image. It is an explanatory diagram about a modification example (an explanatory diagram showing a specific example in a case where a third inciting effect is executed during execution of a character image effect that already shows a first character image). It is an explanatory diagram about a modification example (an explanatory diagram showing a specific example in a case where the third inciting effect is executed during the execution of the character image effect that already shows the fourth character image).

Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each referenced figure, the same parts are given the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations regarding the same parts will be omitted in principle. In this specification, in order to simplify the description, by writing a symbol or code that refers to information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, etc., the name of the information, signal, physical quantity, member, etc. for the symbol or code may be omitted or May be abbreviated. Furthermore, in any flowchart described below, the execution order of a plurality of processes in any plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed or can be executed in parallel within a range that does not cause inconsistency in the processing contents.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a gaming machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. The gaming machine frame 2 includes an outer frame 22 and a front door 23 that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 22. Further, the front door 23 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which a game board unit YU to be described later is attached, and a front frame 23m rotatably supported by the game board mounting frame 2A via a hinge 2B. The front frame 23m can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A. A transparent plate 23t is attached to the front frame 23m. When the front frame 23m is closed, the game board 1 attached to the game board mounting frame 2A and the transparent plate 23t face each other. Therefore, when the pachinko game machine PY1 is installed in a game parlor, a player in front of the pachinko game machine PY1 can visually recognize the game area 6 formed on the game board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. A transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used as the transparent plate 23t. It is sufficient if the gaming area 6 can be viewed from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

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

An operable first input device (hereinafter referred to as "normal button") 40 is provided on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 in front of the upper plate 34 . The normal button 40 is composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a gripping part, or the like. Further, an operable second input device (hereinafter referred to as "special button") 41 is provided on the right decorative body 32 that is formed to protrude forward from the right edge of the front frame 23m. The special button 41 is composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a gripping part, or the like.

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

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

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

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

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

In the gaming area 6, there is a first starting winning device 11D in which a first starting opening 11 into which a game ball can enter is formed, and a second starting winning device 11D that makes it possible or impossible for the ball to enter the second starting opening 12. A device (so-called "electric chew") 12D is provided.

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

The electric chew 12D includes an operable electric tube opening/closing member 12k. The electric chew opening/closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) in a closed position in which it is impossible or extremely difficult for a game ball to enter the second starting port 12. When the special state is reached, the game ball moves to the open position where the game ball can enter the second starting port 12. In this way, the movement of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k to the open position is also referred to as the "open state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D, and only when the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is in the open state, the game ball is moved to the second starting port 12. It is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, the state in which the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is in the closed position is also referred to as the "closed state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D. Further, when the second starting port 12 or the electric tube 12D is in the "open state", it is also referred to as "the electric tube 12D is opened", and when the electric tube 12D is in the "closed state", it is also referred to as "the electric tube 12D is closed". ” is also called.

Winning a game ball into the second starting hole 12 is achieved by drawing a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "Special Figure 2") (obtaining and determining a random number related to Special Figure 2, which will be described later: hereinafter referred to as "Special Figure 2 Lottery"). ) and the variable display of special map 2. Furthermore, when the game balls enter the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

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

Further, the gaming area 6 is provided with a first big winning device 14D (hereinafter also referred to as "normal AT14D") in which a first big winning opening 14 into which a game ball can enter is formed.

The first big prize winning device 14D includes a normal AT opening/closing member 14k that can operate in an open state and a closed state. The first big prize opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the normal AT opening/closing member 14k. Normally, the AT opening/closing member 14k is normally in a closed state that closes the first big winning hole 14, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14. When the normal AT opening/closing member 14k operates in the open state, the game ball can enter the first big prize opening 14. In this way, the game ball can enter the first grand prize opening 14 only when the AT opening/closing member 14k is in the open state. When the game balls enter the first grand prize opening 14, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, the gaming area 6 is provided with a guiding stage 12g that guides the gaming ball to the second starting port 12. In addition, the game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guide stage 12g can flow down toward the second starting port 12.

Further, the gaming area 6 is provided with a second grand prize winning device 15D (hereinafter also referred to as "VAT 15D") in which a second grand prize opening 15 into which game balls can enter is formed. The second big prize winning device 15D includes an operable VAT opening/closing member 15k. The VAT opening/closing member 15k normally closes the second grand prize opening 15, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the second grand prize opening 15. The VAT opening/closing member 15k can take an open state. When the VAT opening/closing member 15k is in the open state, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second grand prize opening 15. On the other hand, the state in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k closes the second grand prize opening 15 is also referred to as a "closed state". In this way, the second big prize opening 15 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening/closing member 15k. When the game balls enter the second grand prize opening 15, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Note that it is possible to provide only one of the first grand prize device 14D and the second grand prize device 15D within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Further, at approximately the bottom of the gaming area 6, two out ports 19 are provided for discharging game balls that are hit into the gaming area 6 but do not win in any of the winning holes to the outside of the gaming area 6. There is. Furthermore, the game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 that can emit light.

By the way, the game area 6 in which the game balls can flow down can be divided into a left game area (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction, and a right game area (second game area) on the right side. The manner in which the handle 72k is operated to shoot the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area is referred to as "left-handed hitting." On the other hand, the manner in which the handle 72k is operated to shoot the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area is referred to as "right-handed hitting". In the pachinko game machine PY1, the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is fired with the left hand is called the first flow path R1, and the game ball can flow down when the game ball is fired with the right hand. The possible flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first passage R1 and the second passage R2 are also constituted by a large number of game nails.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, a regular symbol random number (an example of numerical information or determination information) for performing a regular symbol lottery may be acquired. This random number is stored in the below-mentioned normal pattern holding storage section 106 on the condition that the variable display of the normal pattern or the auxiliary game is not executed. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, 4 pieces) to the number of general drawings that can be stored in the general drawing holding storage unit 106 (number of general drawings pending). In addition, below, the normal pattern random number acquired by the game ball passing through the gate 13 is also referred to as the "normal pattern related random number."

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

The image display device 50 is composed of, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, a dot display, a 7-segment display, etc., and includes a display section 50a capable of displaying patterns and the like.

The on-board movable device 55 is disposed in front of the display section 50a, is movable along the display section 50a, and includes a decorated on-board movable body 55k. The under-board movable device 56 is disposed in front of the display section 50a, is movable along the display section 50a, and includes a decorated under-board movable body 56k.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The various sensors MS connected to the main control board 100 include a first starting port sensor that detects game balls that have entered the first starting port 11, and a second sensor that detects game balls that have entered the second starting port 12. A starting hole sensor, a general winning hole sensor that detects the game ball that has entered the general winning hole 10, a gate sensor that detects the game ball that has passed through the gate 13, and a first sensor that detects the game ball that has entered the first large winning hole 14. A big winning hole sensor, a second big winning hole sensor 15a that detects the game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 15, a specific area sensor 16a that detects the game ball that has passed through the specific area 16 (entered the specific area 16), Also included is a non-specific area sensor 17a that detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 17 (entered the non-specific area 17). When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal according to the detected content to the main control board 100. Note that the type and number of sensors connected to the main control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

In addition, the various actuators MA connected to the main control board 100 include an electric chew solenoid that drives the electric chew opening/closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D, and a solenoid that drives the normal AT opening/closing member 14k of the first big winning device 14D. It includes a first big winning opening solenoid, a second big winning opening solenoid that drives the VAT opening/closing member 15k of the second big winning device 15D, and a sorting solenoid 16s that drives the sorting member 16k of the sorting device 16D. . Note that the type and number of actuators connected to the main control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

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

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

The payout control board 170 pays out prize balls using the prize ball payout device 73 and the rental ball payout device 74 based on signals from the game control microcomputer 101 and signals from the connected card unit CU. and pay out rental balls. The number of game balls to be paid out is output to the payout control board 170.

Further, the firing device 72 is provided with a touch switch capable of detecting contact of a person such as a player with the handle 72k (see FIG. 1). When the player operates the handle 72k, the touch switch detects the player's contact with the handle 72k and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170. Further, the firing device 72 is connected to a firing volume knob that can detect the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k. The firing device 72 drives the firing solenoid so that the game ball is fired with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the firing volume knob. In the pachinko game machine PY1, one game ball is fired approximately every 0.6 seconds while the rotational operation of the handle 72k is maintained.

Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands containing information regarding the game to the sub control board 120 in accordance with the progress of the game. The sub control board 120 can grasp the progress status of the game (game control content) by the main control board 100 based on various commands sent from the main control board 100. Note that the connection between the main control board 100 and the sub-control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only the transmission of signals from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 120. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode), not shown, is interposed between the main control board 100 and the sub-control board 120 as a communication direction regulating means.

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

Furthermore, the production ROM 123 stores programs for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, sub-side timer interrupt processing, etc., which will be described later. Note that the performance ROM 123 may be externally attached.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3. Main games played by the gaming machine Next, main games played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained using FIGS. 8 to 15.

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

Pachinko game machine PY1 acquires a random number related to a common pattern when a basic pattern fluctuation starting condition is satisfied when performing such a series of games (general pattern lottery, variable display of normal pattern, auxiliary game). As shown in FIG. 8(A), the obtained ordinary symbol-related random numbers include ordinary symbol random numbers. The normal symbol random number is a random number (judgment information) for making a hit determination. Each random number has an appropriate range.

3-1-1. Win Determination The win determination is a determination for determining whether or not there is a win (whether or not to execute the auxiliary game) using one or more hit determination tables as shown in FIG. 9(A). The hit determination table can be associated with a gaming state that will be described later. In other words, the gaming state includes a non-time-saving state and a time-saving state, and the hit determination table used in the non-time-saving state (non-time-saving hit determination table) and the hit determination table used in the time-saving state (time-saving It is possible to distinguish between the hit determination table) and the hit determination table. In each hit determination table, determination values of normal symbol random numbers (normal symbol random number values) are assigned to hits and losses that are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY1 compares the acquired normal symbol random number with the hit determination table to determine whether it is a hit or a loss. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, a normal pattern variation pattern is determined for variable display of the normal pattern. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, basically the winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the common symbol. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, basically the losing common map is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the common symbol. Furthermore, the winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

3-1-2. Ordinary figure fluctuation The ordinary figure fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining the ordinary figure fluctuation pattern using one or more ordinary figure fluctuation pattern determination tables as shown in FIG. 9(B). The ordinary figure fluctuation pattern is identification information regarding predetermined matters related to variable display of ordinary figures, such as ordinary figure fluctuation time.

The regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table can be associated with the gaming state. In other words, the regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table includes a regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state, and a regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the time saving state. It is possible to distinguish between the short-time regular pattern fluctuation pattern determination table) and the short-time regular pattern fluctuation pattern determination table.

Each ordinary figure fluctuation pattern determination table stores one ordinary figure fluctuation pattern, which is the result of ordinary figure fluctuation pattern determination, for each ordinary figure to be stopped. That is, the pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of making the normal pattern fluctuation time different between the non-time saving state and the time saving state. For example, in a non-time-saving state, for the variable display of common symbols when a losing common symbol (losing common symbol) is stopped and displayed, a common symbol fluctuation pattern is determined such that the common symbol fluctuation time is, for example, 30 seconds, and the winning symbol is Regarding the variable display of ordinary figures in the case where the ordinary figures are stopped and displayed, a general figure fluctuation pattern is determined in which the ordinary figure fluctuation time is, for example, 30 seconds. In addition, in the time saving state, for the variable display of common symbols when a losing common symbol is stopped and displayed, a common symbol fluctuation pattern is determined such that the common symbol fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds, and when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, a common symbol fluctuation pattern is determined. Regarding the variable display of figures, a general figure fluctuation pattern is determined in which the ordinary figure fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds. A variable display of the ordinary figure of the ordinary figure fluctuation time associated with the ordinary figure fluctuation pattern determined by this determination is performed on the ordinary figure display 82. Further, these regular figure fluctuation times can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by performing the hit determination and the normal pattern variation pattern determination, the normal pattern is variably displayed on the normal pattern display 82.

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

The auxiliary game includes various elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game components), such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. Each of these elements is associated with a gaming state. Pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game based on the game state using one or more auxiliary game control tables as shown in FIG. 9(C). The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state. Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. Further, the number of openings and opening time for each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

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

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

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

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

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

3-2-1. Jackpot Judgment Jackpot Judgment is a judgment for determining whether or not it is a jackpot (whether or not to execute a jackpot game) using one or more jackpot judgment tables as shown in FIG. 10(A). The gaming states include a normal probability state and a high probability state, and the jackpot determination table is associated with whether the game is in the normal probability state or the high probability state. That is, as a jackpot judgment table, it is possible to distinguish between a jackpot judgment table used in a normal probability state (normal probability jackpot judgment table) and a jackpot judgment table used in a high probability state (high probability jackpot judgment table). It is possible.

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

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination Jackpot symbol type determination is performed when the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot, using one or more jackpot symbol type determination tables as shown in FIG. 10(B). ). For each type of jackpot symbol, it is possible to associate the content of the jackpot, in other words, the constituent elements of the jackpot consisting of game benefits given to the player.

The jackpot symbol type determination table is associated with the type of the special symbol that is variably displayed, in other words, the type of the starting opening where the prize was won due to the jackpot symbol type determination (which caused the jackpot symbol type determination to occur). is possible. That is, as the jackpot symbol type determination table, there is a jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing the variable display of special figure 1, and a jackpot symbol type determination table used when performing the variable display of special figure 2. It is possible to distinguish between the symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

There are multiple types of jackpot symbols, and in each jackpot symbol type determination table, the judgment value of the jackpot symbol type random number (jackpot symbol type random number value) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. There is. Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY1 compares the acquired jackpot symbol type random number with the jackpot symbol type determination table to determine the type of jackpot symbol. In the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random values are appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. Further, the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type can be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, the types of jackpot symbols can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

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

3-2-3. Reach Judgment Reach judgment determines whether or not to generate a reach with the special symbol variation effect described later, using one or more reach judgment tables as shown in FIG. 10(C) when the result of the jackpot judgment is a loss. This is a judgment to determine whether

The reach determination table can be associated with the gaming state. In other words, the reach determination table is distinguished between a reach determination table used in a non-time saving state (non-time saving reach determination table) and a reach determination table used in a time saving state (time saving reach determination table). Is possible.

In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random value) is assigned to the reach determination results, ``with reach (reach occurs)'' and ``no reach (reach does not occur)''. . Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 compares the obtained reach random number with the reach determination table to determine whether there is a reach or no reach (whether or not to generate a reach). As shown in FIG. 10(C), it is possible to vary the number of reach random values that are determined to be "reach exists" (reach occurs) in the non-time-saving reach determination table and the time-saving reach determination table. It is. In addition, in the following, "with reach (generates reach)", which is performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot determination is "loss", is referred to as "loss with reach", and "without reach (does not cause reach)" is referred to as "loss with reach". )” is sometimes referred to as “no-reach loss.”

3-2-4. Special pattern fluctuation To determine the special pattern fluctuation pattern, use one or more special pattern fluctuation pattern determination tables (special pattern fluctuation pattern determination table) as shown in Figures 11 and 12 to determine the fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special pattern (Special figure fluctuation pattern) This is a judgment to determine the special figure fluctuation pattern, and is carried out in both cases where the result of the jackpot judgment is a jackpot or a loss. The special figure variation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined matters regarding the special figure variation time and the production flow (production content) of the special figure variation production described later. In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern can include identification information regarding the result of jackpot determination and the result of reach determination, in addition to the special figure fluctuation time and the production flow (performance content) of the special symbol variation performance. As the special figure variation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns each having different identification information, and the number thereof can be changed as appropriate.

The special figure fluctuation pattern determination table can be associated with the type of special symbol that is variablely displayed as a determination target, in other words, the type of the starting opening where the winning is made due to the special figure fluctuation pattern determination. That is, as a special figure variation pattern judgment table, there is a special figure variation pattern judgment table (special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table: Figure 11) used when performing variable display of special figure 1, and a variable display of special figure 2. It is possible to distinguish between the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) that is sometimes used.

Each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table can also be associated with the gaming state. That is, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table includes a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (non-time saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state, and a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table used in the time saving state. It is possible to distinguish between the fluctuation pattern determination table (time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table). On the other hand, regarding the special figure 2 variation pattern judgment table, there is also a special figure 2 variation pattern judgment table used in the non-time saving state (special figure 2 variation pattern judgment table for non-time saving) and a special figure 2 variation pattern judgment table used in the time saving state. It is possible to distinguish between the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table).

Further, each special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state can be further associated with a jackpot determination result, a jackpot symbol type determination result, or a reach determination result. That is, the non-time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the non-time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table each include one for jackpot (for each jackpot symbol type), one for loss with reach, and one for loss without reach. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table each include one for jackpot (for each jackpot symbol type), one for loss with reach, and one for loss without reach.

Furthermore, each special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for no reach loss can also be associated with the number of reserved special figures. For example, there is a special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table for no-reach loss that is used when the number of reserved special symbols 1 (U1) is 0 to 2, and a table that is used when the number of reserved special symbols 1 (U1) is 3 to 4. It is possible to distinguish between the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for no-reach misses. In addition, each special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for no-reach losing can also be associated with the number of reserved special figures. For example, there is a special pattern 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table for no reach loss that is used when the special pattern 2 reservation number (U2) is 0 to 2, and a special pattern 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table is used when the special pattern 2 reservation number (U2) is 3 to 4. It is possible to distinguish between the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for no-reach loss.

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

Further, each special figure variation pattern can be associated with a production flow of a special figure variation production as shown in the second column from the right in the table of FIGS. 11 and 12.

In addition, as shown in the rightmost column of the tables in Figures 11 and 12, names can be attached to the special figure fluctuation patterns in association with the special figure (jackpot determination result) and the production content of the special figure fluctuation effect. be. For example, a special pattern fluctuation pattern related to a jackpot is called a "jackpot fluctuation." On the other hand, the special symbol fluctuation pattern in which SP reach (corresponding to the "special effect" or "second effect" of the present invention), which is a type of reach, is performed in the loss with reach is called "SP loss fluctuation". A special pattern variation pattern in which an L reach, which is a type of reach, is performed during a loss with a reach is called "L loss variation", and a special pattern variation effect ends with an N reach, which is a type of reach, in a loss with a reach. The special pattern fluctuation pattern is called "N loss fluctuation", and the special pattern fluctuation pattern related to no reach loss is called "normal loss fluctuation".

3-2-5. Pre-reading determination Pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs pre-reading determination using one or more pre-reading determination tables as shown in FIG. 13, based on the acquired special figure related random numbers. The look-ahead determination includes, for example, determining whether the special symbol random number is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, determining which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined to be in the jackpot symbol type determination, and determining whether the special symbol random number is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot symbol type determination. There is a determination as to which special figure variation pattern the figure variation pattern random number is determined to be in the special figure variation pattern determination. The pre-reading determination table can be associated with the type of starting opening related to the starting prize. That is, as the pre-reading determination table, there is a pre-reading determination table (first pre-reading determination table) when a prize is won in the first starting opening 11, and a pre-reading determining table (second pre-reading determination table) when winning in the second starting opening 12. , it is possible to distinguish between

Further, the pre-reading determination table can also be associated with the gaming state. That is, the look-ahead determination table is distinguished between a look-ahead decision table used in a non-time-saving state (non-time-saving look-ahead decision table) and a look-ahead decision table used in a time-saving state (time-saving look-ahead decision table). Is possible.

In other words, the look-ahead determination table includes a first look-ahead decision table used in a non-time-saving state, a first look-ahead decision table used in a time-saving state, and a second look-ahead decision table used in a non-time save state. It is possible to distinguish between the second prefetch determination table used in the time saving state and the second prefetch determination table used in the time saving state. Note that what kind of determination is included in the prefetch determination can be changed as appropriate.

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

The elements constituting such a jackpot game (jackpot game constituent elements) include the number of round games, the number of openings of the big winning hole (first big winning hole 14 or second big winning hole 15) in each round game, It includes the type and opening time (opening pattern) of each big winning opening that will be opened, the time to be closed until the next opening (closing time), the opening time (opening time), and the ending time (ending time). ing. After the special symbols are stopped and displayed, the pachinko game machine PY1 controls the jackpot game using one or more jackpot game control tables as shown in FIG. The jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components for each jackpot game. As the jackpot game, it is possible to control one or more types of jackpot games.

For example, as shown in FIG. 14, from 1R to 15R, the first big winning hole 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or the first big winning hole 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. An open round game will be played. In 16R (final round), a round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds is played. It will be done. In addition, in each round game, when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10) are detected by the big winning hole sensor, even before the maximum opening time of the big winning holes 14 and 15 has elapsed, End the round game.

Further, the number of times and time for each element can be changed as appropriate. Further, the jackpot game can be played using both the first big winning hole 14 and the second big winning hole 15, or only one of them.

Here, the specific area 16 will be explained in detail. The specific area 16 has a closed state in which prizes cannot be won and an open state in which prizes can be won by the distribution member 16k, so the operating mode of the distribution member 16k can be said to be the opening and closing mode of the specific area 16. In the following, the operating mode of the distribution member 16k will also be referred to as the "opening/closing mode of the specific area 16." In this way, the distribution member 16k is controlled in a constant operating manner (the specific area 16 is opened/closed in a constant manner), but the distribution member 16k is controlled in a constant operational manner (the specific area 16 is opened/closed in a constant manner). In combination with the opening/closing mode of the second big prize opening 15 in the jackpot game, the difficulty (ease) of letting the game ball enter the specific area 16 in the jackpot game is set. Note that, hereinafter, the state in which the specific region 16 is in an open state is also referred to as "V open".

For 15 seconds after the opening of the second big prize opening starts, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3(B)). Therefore, in a round game in which the second big prize opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second big prize opening 15, the time and the period during which the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state. From the relationship with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to cause the game ball to enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in a round game in which the second big winning hole 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second big winning hole 15, and the time and timing during which the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state. Due to the relationship with timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to cause the game ball to enter the specific area 16). In this way, during the jackpot game, the VAT opening/closing member is used in the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that allows the game ball to easily pass through the specific area 16 (hereinafter also referred to as "V passage"). The VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in a jackpot game in which the game ball 15k and the distribution member 16k operate, and in a second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16. It is possible to execute a jackpot game. A jackpot game in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the V-long opening pattern as described above is called a "V-long jackpot." On the other hand, a jackpot game in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in a V-short opening pattern is referred to as a "V-short jackpot".

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

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

The non-time saving state is set in a "low probability low base gaming state", "high probability low base gaming state" or "jackpot gaming state". The time saving state is set in the "low probability high base gaming state" or the "high probability high base gaming state", and is a gaming state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer than in the non-time saving state. It is. For example, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D is longer (for example, 3.00 seconds) than the opening time (for example, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-time-saving state. In addition, in the time-saving state, the special pattern fluctuation pattern judgment is performed using a special pattern fluctuation pattern determination table that is set so that the special pattern fluctuation pattern with a short special pattern fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time-saving state. It is also possible to do so (see FIGS. 11 and 12). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace at which the reserved special drawings are consumed becomes faster, and effective winnings in the starting opening (winnings that can be stored as reserved special drawings) are more likely to occur. Therefore, players can aim for a jackpot while the game progresses smoothly.

Further, in the time saving state, it is possible to easily make the normal pattern fluctuation time shorter than in the non-time saving state. For example, in the time saving state, a regular pattern fluctuation time (5 seconds) is determined which is shorter than the regular pattern fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time saving state, the number of times the regular lottery is executed per unit time is greater.

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

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

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

In addition, in the time saving state, compared to the non-time saving state, winnings are more likely to be won, the normal figure fluctuation time is more likely to be shortened, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is more likely to be longer. Three points are set to be advantageous to the player regarding the game related to the common map. However, only some of these points may be set advantageously for this player.

The gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 after it is powered on for the first time is a "low probability low base gaming state" in which a normal probability state and a non-time saving state are set. This gaming state is also referred to as a "normal gaming state." In addition, in the "jackpot game state", a hit determination is performed but a jackpot determination is not performed, so a non-time saving state is set with the start of the jackpot game. Furthermore, regarding the gaming states, it is possible to use all or only some of the gaming states described above.

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

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

In the customer waiting production mode, special symbol fluctuation production is performed in "low probability low base gaming state", "low probability high base gaming state", "high probability low base gaming state" and "high probability high base gaming state". This is a production mode that can be set when there is no special figure variation production and indicates that it is in a standby state where no special symbol variation production is being performed. A customer waiting performance is performed when a customer waiting performance mode is set. In the customer waiting performance, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (A-1), a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko game machine PY1 is displayed on the display section 50a. Furthermore, when the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demonstration video G100 is displayed, a setting screen G101 for making settings regarding the performance of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 16 (A-2). is displayed. Settings related to effects include volume settings for the sound output from the speaker 52, brightness settings for the display section 50a ("light amount settings"), and frequency settings for effects to be performed ("effect settings").

The normal production mode can be set when a special symbol variation production is being performed in the "low probability low base gaming state" or the "high probability low base gaming state", and is a production mode that indicates a non-time saving state. be. For example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-1), the normal presentation mode includes a first normal presentation mode in which a background image representing a daytime mountain scene (normal daytime background image G102) is displayed on the display unit 50a. 16(B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image representing an evening mountain scene (evening normal background image G103) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and FIG. 16(B-2). As shown in -3), there is a third normal performance mode in which a background image representing a mountain scenery at night (normal nighttime background image G104) is displayed on the display section 50a, and the player can play 1 without winning the jackpot. It can be switched on the condition that the special figure variation effect is performed once or multiple times. Furthermore, each of the first to third normal performance modes includes a normal first stage performance mode before the reach is established in the special symbol variation performance, and a normal second stage performance mode after the reach is established. In the normal first stage production mode, any one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the nighttime normal background image G104 is displayed on the display section 50a, but in the normal second stage production mode, depending on the type of reach A dedicated background image will be displayed. Furthermore, a special performance mode that is set only in the "high probability low base game state" may be provided.

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

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

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

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

4-2. Special Figure Variation Effect Next, the special figure variation effect (also simply referred to as "variation effect") will be explained. When the variable display of the special pattern starts, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the special pattern variation pattern related to the variable display of the special pattern and the special pattern lottery result (jackpot determination result, jackpot symbol type determination result, reach determination result, and A special figure variation effect is executed based on the special figure variation pattern determination result). In the special symbol variation performance, a variation display of performance symbols is performed on the display unit 50a in a manner superimposed on a predetermined background image. The production design is composed of, for example, number symbols from 1 to 9, and in the variable display of the production design, the production design changes with the start of the variable display of the special pattern, and the production pattern changes with the end of the variable display of the special pattern. stops. That is, after the special symbol fluctuation time and the variable display of the performance symbols are performed, the fluctuations are stopped and the static display of the performance symbols is performed. Then, the result of the special drawing lottery is announced by the stop display of the performance symbols.

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

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

Moreover, as shown in FIG. 17(A), it is possible to provide a small pattern area 50c in a section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end of the display section 50a. The small symbol area 50c is an area where the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed when the special symbol is variably displayed. The small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are composed of numerical symbols 1 to 9, for example.

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

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

When the variable display of the special symbols starts, for example, as shown in FIG. 17(A), the left effect pattern EZ1, the middle effect pattern EZ2, and the right effect pattern EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display section 50a, and From the state where the small left pattern KZ1, the small medium pattern KZ2, and the small right pattern KZ3 are stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special pattern is not performed, and the variable display of the special pattern is waiting, as shown in FIG. 17(B) As shown in FIG. 2, with the start of the process, variable display of performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started, and variable display of small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is also started. Note that "↓" in FIG. 17 indicates that the symbol is being displayed in a changing manner. Then, when the special symbol variation pattern of the variable display of this special symbol is, for example, "normal loss variation", the left production symbol EZ1 and the right production symbol EZ3 are different, as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1). After temporarily stopping in a stop mode, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called flop) that suggests a loss, as shown in FIG. 17(D). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a loss. There are multiple types of stopping patterns that indicate a loss, such as "1, 1, 2" and "2, 4, 6", in which the left and right symbols are not the same. On the other hand, if the special symbol variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol is a special symbol variation pattern with a reach, such as "N loss variation", as shown in FIG. 17 (C-2), the left production symbol EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 temporarily stop in the same stopping manner (so-called reach eye), and reach is established. At this time, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continued, and a reach effect is performed according to the special symbol variation pattern. Note that the stopping order and stopping manner of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

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

In N reach, as shown in FIG. 18(A), the state in which reach is established is maintained for a predetermined period of time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 18(B), the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 gradually changes. It slows down. If the special symbol variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol is, for example, "N loss variation", as shown in FIG. Symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a miss in the reach. There are a plurality of types of stopping patterns that suggest a miss in the reach, such as "7, 6, 7" and "5, 3, 5", in which the left and right symbols are the same and the inner symbol is different from the left and right symbols. On the other hand, if the special pattern fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special pattern is, for example, "N jackpot fluctuation", the game will stop in a stopping manner (so-called double) that suggests a jackpot, as shown in Figure 18 (C-2). indicate. There are multiple types of stopping patterns that suggest a jackpot, such as "7.7.7" and "2.2.2", in which the symbols in the left and right middles are the same. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a jackpot. In addition, the performance content of N reach is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the medium performance symbol EZ2, but can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

In SP reach, after N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 representing that reach has started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 19(B), an SP reach-only performance (for example, a battle performance) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach-only performance is reached, if the special pattern fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation", the display section At 50a, a production that suggests a jackpot (for example, a display in which the main character is happy after winning the battle) is performed, and the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop in a stop mode that suggests a jackpot (so-called double eye). indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a jackpot. On the other hand, if the special pattern variation pattern of the variable display of the special pattern is, for example, "SP loss variation", as shown in Figure 19 (C-2), there will be an effect that suggests a loss (for example, an enemy character enters the battle). At the same time, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode that suggests a loss of reach. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a loss. Note that the contents of the SP reach performance can be changed or added as appropriate.

Here, the possibility that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for each reach will be stopped in a manner indicating a jackpot (jackpot expectation level) will be explained in detail. The jackpot expectation level for each reach is determined by the execution probability based on the jackpot determination result. For example, if the execution probability of N Reach is 10% when the jackpot determination result is "Lose" and 100% when the jackpot determination result is "Jackpot", the execution probability of SP Reach is If the result of the jackpot judgment is "Lose", it is set to 4%, and if the result of the jackpot judgment is "Jackpot", it is set to 100%, then the jackpot expectation of SP reach is higher than the jackpot expectation of N reach. It is possible to set it higher. In addition, SP Reach A and SP Reach B are made executable as SP Reach, and the execution probability of SP Reach A is set to 2% if the result of the jackpot determination is "Lose", and if the result of the Jackpot determination is "Lose", the execution probability of SP Reach A is set to 2%. If the probability of executing SP Reach B is set to 20% in the case of , the execution probability of SP Reach B will be set to 2% if the result of the jackpot determination is "Lose", and 30% if the result of the jackpot determination is "Lose". For example, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation level of SP Reach B higher than the jackpot expectation level of SP Reach A. In this way, by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the result of the jackpot determination, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation level.

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

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

Note that the number of display areas constituting the pending icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate. Further, the reservation icon display area 50d can be used as a display area that displays both the special figure 1 reserved number and the special figure 2 reserved number, or can be used as a display area that displays only one of them.

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

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

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

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

In the movable object performance, for example, when N reach progresses to SP reach, as shown in FIG. It is suggested that the lower movable body 56k moves so as to overlap with the display section 50a as seen from the player, leading to SP reach. At this time, the effect image is displayed in a space of the display section 50a that does not overlap with the above-board movable body 55k and the below-board movable body 56k. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21(B), the above-board movable body 55k and the below-board movable body 56k return to the normal standby state (initial position) and develop into SP reach. Note that the movable body performance is not limited to the suggestion of development to SP reach, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, the operation contents of the movable device in the movable body performance can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-4-2. Operation performance The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform an operation performance using the normal button 40 and special button 41 as a preview performance. The operation performance is a performance in which the player operates the normal button 40 or the special button 41, and functions as a performance to make the player expect a big win.

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

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

In the look-ahead effect, for example, if the result of the look-ahead determination for special drawing 1 hold is "jackpot", the hold icon HA, which is normally displayed as ``○'', in the hold icon display area 50d, as shown in FIG. 20(C). may be displayed as "☆". Further, when the result of the pre-reading determination is "lost", the hold icon HA may be displayed as "☆" as a so-called fake effect. In addition, the pre-reading performance can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation. Further, the change is not limited to the display mode of the hold icon HA, and changes or additions can be made as appropriate. For example, it is also possible to change the stopping manner of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the special symbol variation performance.

5. Control of the game by the game control microcomputer 101 Next, the game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained based on FIGS. 23 and 24. Note that counters, timers, buffers, etc. that appear in the game control by the game control microcomputer 101, which will be explained below, are provided in the game RAM 104.

[1. Main control main processing]
When the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on, the game control microcomputer 101 provided in the main control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 23 from the game ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the main control main processing, first, power-on processing (S001) is performed. In the power-on process, permission settings for access to the gaming RAM 104, settings for the gaming CPU 102, settings for SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

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

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

[2. Main side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be explained. As shown in FIG. 24, in the main side timer interrupt processing (S005), output processing (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands etc. set in the output buffer provided in the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 120, payout control board 170, etc.

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

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

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

Following the special operation process (S106), a sorting device control process for controlling the sorting device 16D is performed (S107).

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

Then, the gaming control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes steps S002 to S004 of the main control main processing until the next interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 (see FIG. 23). (after about 4 msec), the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed again. In the output process (S101) of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the gaming control microcomputer 101 outputs the command set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S005). etc. is output.

[2-1. Sensor detection processing]
In the sensor detection processing (S104), general winning hole sensor processing, gate sensor processing, second starting hole sensor processing, first starting hole sensor processing, first big winning hole sensor processing, second big winning hole sensor processing, specific area Perform sensor processing sequentially. Then, the commands generated in each process are set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104.

In the general winning hole sensor process, it is determined whether a game ball is detected by the general winning hole sensor. In addition, a command for the general winning hole sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the gate sensor process, it is determined whether a game ball is detected by the gate sensor. When it is determined that a game ball has been detected, the normal symbol random number indicated by the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random number is stored in the regular symbol holding storage section 106 provided in the gaming RAM 104. . In addition, when a predetermined number (for example, 4) of normal symbol random numbers are stored in the common symbol reservation storage unit 106, the newly acquired normal symbol random number is not stored. Furthermore, a gate sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the second starting port sensor process, it is determined whether a game ball is detected by the second starting port sensor. When it is determined that a game ball has been detected, a special pattern 2-related random number consisting of a special pattern random number counter, a jackpot pattern type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special pattern fluctuation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the obtained special pattern 2-related random number is is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage section 105b provided in the gaming RAM 104. The special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. Ru. In addition, when the special figure 2 related random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired special figure 2 related random number is not stored. Further, a second pre-reading determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 related random number and the second pre-reading determination table. In addition, according to the result of the processing, a special figure 2 pending number command representing the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (special figure 2 pending number) stored in the special figure 2 pending storage unit 105b and a second look-ahead judgment are executed. A command for the second starting port sensor including a second starting winning command representing the result is generated.

In the first starting port sensor process, it is determined whether a game ball is detected by the first starting port sensor. When it is determined that a game ball has been detected, a special symbol 1-related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special symbol fluctuation pattern random number counter is obtained, and the obtained special symbol 1-related random number is is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage section 105a provided in the gaming RAM 104. The special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. Ru. In addition, when the special figure 1 related random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired special figure 1 related random number is not stored. Moreover, the first pre-reading determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 related random number and the first pre-reading determination table. In addition, according to the result of the processing, a special figure 1 pending number command representing the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (special figure 1 pending number) stored in the special figure 1 pending storage unit 105a and a first look-ahead judgment are executed. A command for the first starting port sensor including a first starting winning command representing the result is generated.

In the first big winning hole sensor process, it is determined whether a game ball is detected by the first big winning hole sensor. In addition, a command for the first big winning hole sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the second big winning hole sensor process, it is determined whether a game ball is detected by the second big winning hole sensor. In addition, a command for the second big winning hole sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the specific area sensor process, it is determined whether a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor. Further, a specific area sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

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

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

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

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

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

[2-3. Special operation processing]
In the special operation process (S106), a special symbol standby process, a special symbol variation process, a special symbol confirmation process, a jackpot game control process, and a game state setting process are sequentially performed. Then, the commands generated in each process are set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104.

[2-3-1. Special symbol standby process]
The special symbol standby process is a process that is performed not in the jackpot game state but during standby when the special symbol is not variably displayed. In the special symbol standby process, special symbol 2 determination processing and special symbol 2 variation pattern determination processing are performed based on the special symbol 2 related random numbers stored in the special symbol 2 reservation storage section 105b, and the special symbol 2 reservation storage section Perform shift processing. Also, based on the special figure 1-related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage section 105a, special figure 1 determination processing and special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing are performed, and special figure 1 reservation storage section shift processing is performed. .

The special symbol 2 determination process uses the special symbol random number among the special symbol 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special symbol 2 pending storage section 105b and the jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state. Then, a jackpot determination is made to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot, jackpot symbol type determination is performed to determine the type of jackpot symbol using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special symbol 2 related random numbers and the special symbol 2 jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. Furthermore, if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designation command representing the loss is generated.

The special figure 2 variation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 2 determination process. In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 reservation storage section 105b and the special figure 2 according to the current gaming state are used. The special figure 2 variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern table. Note that the determination of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (the number of special figure 2 reservations) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b. Then, a special figure 2 variation start command representing the determined special figure 2 variation pattern is generated. The special figure 2 variation start command includes information about the special figure 2, information about the result of jackpot determination, information about the result of reach determination, information about the special figure variation time associated with the special figure 2 variation pattern, etc. included. Then, the special figure 2 display 81b starts variable display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure variation time associated with the determined special figure 2 variation pattern.

The special figure 2 reservation storage unit shift process is a process that is performed when the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process are performed. In the special figure 2 reservation storage unit shift process, the special figure 2 related random number stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b is shifted by one to the first area side, and the special figure 2 related random number in the first area is shifted to the special figure 2 related random number in the first area. Clear from the pending storage section 105b in FIG. In this way, the special figure 2 related random numbers are digested in the order they were acquired. Then, a special figure 2 reservation number command representing the number of special figure 2 reservations after the processing is generated.

The special symbol 1 determination process uses the special symbol random number of the special symbol 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special symbol 1 reservation storage section 105a and the jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state. Then, a jackpot determination is made to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot, jackpot symbol type determination is performed to determine the type of jackpot symbol using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special symbol 1 related random numbers and the special symbol 1 jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. Furthermore, if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designation command representing the loss is generated.

The special figure 1 variation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 1 determination process. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern random number of the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 reservation storage section 105a and the special figure 1 according to the current gaming state are used. The special figure 1 variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern table. Note that the determination of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (the number of special figure 1 reservations) stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a. Then, a special figure 1 variation start command representing the determined special figure 1 variation pattern is generated. The special figure 1 variation start command includes information related to the special figure 1, information related to the result of jackpot judgment, information related to the result of reach judgment, information related to the result of jackpot type judgment, and information associated with the special figure 1 variation pattern. Includes information such as special figure fluctuation time. Then, based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 1 variation pattern, the special figure 1 display 81a starts variable display of the special figure 1.

The special figure 1 reservation storage unit shift process is a process that is performed when the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process are performed. In the special figure 1 reservation storage unit shift process, the special figure 1 related random number stored in the special figure 1 reserve storage unit 105a is shifted by one to the first area side, and the special figure 1 related random number in the first area is shifted to the special figure 1 related random number in the first area. Clear from the pending storage section 105a in FIG. In this way, the special figure 1 related random numbers are digested in the order they were acquired. Then, a special figure 1 reservation number command representing the special figure 1 reservation number after the processing is generated.

In addition, in this embodiment, when both the number of reserved special figures 2 and the number of reserved special figures 1 exist, the special figure 2 determination process is performed with priority, and the variable display of special figure 2 and the variable display of special figure 1 are performed. and are not performed in parallel.

[2-3-2. Special symbol variation processing]
The special symbol variation process is a process performed during variable display of the special symbol. In the special symbol variation process, as the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol display device 81 ends the variable display of the special symbol and stops displaying the special symbol according to the result of the jackpot determination. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot symbol indicating a jackpot is stopped and displayed, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a loss symbol indicating a loss is stopped and displayed. Then, a special figure variation stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the special figure is generated.

[2-3-3. Special design confirmation process]
The special symbol confirmation process is a process that is performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol confirmation process, if the special symbol currently being stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, a transition is made to a jackpot game state. Then, an opening command indicating the start of a jackpot game is generated. The opening command includes information regarding the result of jackpot type determination. Further, when the special symbol currently being stopped and displayed is a losing symbol and the high probability state is to be ended, the normal probability state is set. Then, a high probability termination command indicating transition to the normal probability state is generated. Further, when the special symbol currently being stopped and displayed is a losing symbol and the time saving state is to be ended, a non-time saving state is set. Then, a time-saving end command indicating transition to a non-time-saving state is generated. Furthermore, if the special symbol currently being stopped and displayed is a losing symbol, and the number of special symbols 2 and 1 pending are "0", the pachinko game machine PY1 is in a waiting state, indicating that it is waiting for a customer. Generate a command.

[2-3-4. Jackpot game control processing]
The jackpot game control process is a process performed in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot game control process, a jackpot game is performed using the jackpot game control table. After transition to the jackpot game state, each round game is started according to the passage of opening time or closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of a round game is generated. Furthermore, in response to ending the final round game, an ending is started. Then, an ending command indicating the end of the jackpot game is generated. The ending command includes information regarding the result of jackpot type determination.

[2-3-5. Game state setting processing]
The game state setting process is a process that is performed when the jackpot game state ends. In the gaming state setting process, when changing from the normal probability state to the high probability state, the high probability state is set at the end of the jackpot gaming state. When restricting the duration of the high probability state, the duration of the high probability state (for example, the number of variable display times of the special symbol that allows the high probability state to continue without winning the jackpot) is also set. Then, a high probability setting command indicating setting of a high probability state is generated. Further, when changing from a non-time saving state to a time saving state, the time saving state is set at the end of the jackpot game state. When limiting the duration of the time-saving state, the duration of the time-saving state (for example, the number of variable display times of the special symbol that allows the time-saving state to continue without winning a jackpot) is also set. Then, a time saving setting command indicating setting of the time saving state is generated.

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

6. Control of performance by microcomputer 121 for performance control Next, control of performance by microcomputer 121 for performance control will be explained based on FIGS. 25 and 26. Note that counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. that appear in the following explanation of the control of the performance by the performance control microcomputer 121 are provided in the performance RAM 124.

[1. Sub control main processing]
When the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on, the performance control microcomputer 121 provided in the sub-control board 120 reads out the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 25 from the performance ROM 123 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main processing, first, power-on processing is performed in response to power-on (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, settings for the performance CPU 122, settings for SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

Next, interrupts are prohibited (S4002), and random number seed update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various performance determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various performances are updated. As an example, the method of updating the random number counter for performance determination for various performances can be the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing performed by the main control board 100 described above. When updating, the random numbers may be added by 2 instead of being added by 1. This also applies to the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing performed by the main control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display section 50a (performs various effects using the image) in accordance with the received command. In addition to the various effects performed by the image control board 140, the sub-control board 120 also outputs audio from the speaker 52 via the audio control circuit 161 (executes various audio effects), and controls lamps. Via the circuit 151, the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 are made to emit light (to perform various light emitting effects by emitting light), and the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 are actuated (to perform various movable body effects by operation). execute).

The performance control microcomputer 121 then permits an interrupt (S4005). Thereafter, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4010) and sub-side timer interrupt processing (S4011) can be executed.

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time various commands sent from the main control board 100 are input to the production control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt processing (S4010), the production control microcomputer 121 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output processing (S101) of the main control board 100 in the reception buffer of the production RAM 124. This reception interrupt processing is executed with priority over other interrupt processing (S4011).

[2. Sub-side timer interrupt processing]
The sub-side timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse of a predetermined period (for example, 1 msec period) is input to the sub control board 120. As shown in FIG. 26, the sub-side timer interrupt processing (S4011) includes input processing (S4101), light emission data output processing (S4102), mobile device control processing (S4103), watchdog timer processing (S4104), and received command analysis. The process (S4105), the effect timer update process (S4106), the audio control process (S4107), and the effect data creation process (S4108) are sequentially performed.

In the input processing, an operation on an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the normal button detection switch 40a or the special button detection switch 41a, is detected. In the light emission data output process, the light emission data is output in order to cause lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 to emit light at a timing that matches the image effect, etc., based on the effect data created in the effect data creation process described later. is output to the lamp control circuit 151. That is, the performance control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, etc. to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control process, drive data is output in order to perform a movable body performance that operates movable devices such as movable devices 55, 56, and 58 at predetermined timings based on the performance data created in the performance data creation process. do. That is, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs a movable body performance in which the movable devices 55, 56, 58, etc. are operated in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In the watchdog timer process, the watchdog timer is reset.

In the received command analysis process, the command stored in the reception buffer of the performance RAM 124 by the reception interrupt process (S4010) is analyzed, and processing according to the command (for example, selection of performance, setting of performance mode, setting of commands, etc.) I do. In the effect timer update process, a timer for measuring time related to each effect is updated. In the audio control process, audio data (data that controls audio output from the speaker 52) is created and output to the audio control circuit 161 based on the processing result of the received command analysis process. In the presentation data creation process, presentation data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

7. Description of Features of the First Embodiment A further detailed explanation will be added below regarding the features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment (first embodiment), it is possible to display the hold icon HA and to perform a character image effect that shows various character images.

7-1. Special Figure Variation Pattern Determination First, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination in this embodiment will be further explained based on FIGS. 27 to 29. In this embodiment, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines the special pattern fluctuation pattern of the special pattern 1, the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27 is used. Moreover, when performing the special figure variation pattern determination of the special figure 2, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 28 is used.

In addition to the above-mentioned special figure variation patterns, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. There are patterns "P21", "P22", "P23", "P24" and "P25". In addition, when the gaming state is "non-time saving state", the result of the special drawing lottery is "lose", and the result of reach judgment is "with reach", in other words, when it is "lose with reach", the special drawing variation can be selected. There are patterns "P26", "P27", "P28", "P29" and "P30".

The special figure variation pattern "P21" is associated with a special figure variation production of a production flow (production content) that transitions from normal variation to reach, including the execution of one "pseudo series (described later)" (Fig. 27 reference). Therefore, when the special figure fluctuation pattern "P21" is selected, one pseudo series is executed during one variable display of special figure 1, and after that, reach, N reach, development effect, and SP reach are executed. These are held in sequence, and the result of the special drawing lottery (that is, the fact that it is a "big win") is finally announced. The special figure fluctuation pattern “P21” is also referred to as “pseudo series 1 SP jackpot fluctuation”.

The special figure variation pattern "P22" is associated with a special figure variation performance of a production flow that transitions from a normal variation to a reach, which includes the execution of a pseudo series twice (see FIG. 27). Therefore, when the special figure variation pattern "P22" is selected, two pseudo-runs are executed during one variable display of special figure 1, and after that, reach, N reach, development effect, and SP reach are executed. The games are played one after another, and you are finally notified that you have won the jackpot. The special figure fluctuation pattern “P22” is also referred to as “pseudo series 2 SP jackpot fluctuation”.

The special figure variation pattern "P23" is associated with a special figure variation performance of a production flow that moves from a normal variation to a reach, including execution of three pseudo-runs (see FIG. 27). Therefore, when the special figure variation pattern "P23" is selected, three pseudo-runs are executed during one variable display of special figure 1, and after that, reach, N reach, development effect, and SP reach are executed. The games are played one after another, and you are finally notified that you have won the jackpot. The special figure fluctuation pattern “P23” is also referred to as the “pseudo series 3 SP jackpot fluctuation”.

The special figure variation pattern "P24" is associated with a special figure variation performance of a production flow that transitions from a normal variation including one execution of a pseudo series to a reach (see FIG. 27). However, this is different from the above-mentioned special figure variation pattern "P21" in which reach, N reach, development effect, and SP reach are performed sequentially after one pseudo series is executed. In other words, when the special figure fluctuation pattern "P24" is selected, one pseudo series is executed during one variable display of special figure 1, and after that, reach and N reach are performed sequentially, and the development effect is And finally, it is announced that it is a "big hit" without going through SP Reach. The special figure fluctuation pattern “P24” is also referred to as “pseudo series 1 time N jackpot fluctuation”.

The special figure variation pattern "P25" is associated with a special figure variation performance of a production flow that transitions from a normal variation to a reach, which includes the execution of a pseudo series twice (see FIG. 27). However, unlike the above special pattern variation pattern "P22", if the special pattern variation pattern "P25" is selected, two pseudo-runs will be executed during one variable display of special pattern 1, and then , Reach, and N Reach are performed sequentially, and a "big hit" is announced without going through the development effect and SP Reach. The special figure fluctuation pattern “P25” is also referred to as “pseudo consecutive 2 times N jackpot fluctuation”.

The special figure variation pattern "P26" is associated with the special figure variation effect of the production flow that moves from the normal variation to the reach, which includes the execution of one pseudo series, in the same way as the above-mentioned special figure variation pattern "P21". (See Figure 27). Therefore, when the special figure variation pattern "P26" is selected, one pseudo series is executed during one variable display of special figure 1, just like the special figure variation pattern "P21", and then , reach, N reach, development performance, and SP reach are performed sequentially. Then, the result of the special drawing lottery (that is, the "lose") is finally announced. The special figure fluctuation pattern "P26" is also referred to as "pseudo series 1 SP loss fluctuation".

The special figure variation pattern "P27" is associated with the special figure variation effect of the production flow that shifts from the normal variation to the reach, which includes the execution of two pseudo-runs, in the same way as the above-mentioned special figure variation pattern "P22". (See Figure 27). Therefore, when the special figure variation pattern "P27" is selected, two pseudo-runs are executed during one variable display of special figure 1, just like the special figure variation pattern "P22", and then , reach, N reach, development performance, and SP reach are performed sequentially. Finally, the team is informed that they have "lost". The special figure fluctuation pattern "P27" is also referred to as "pseudo consecutive 2-time SP loss fluctuation".

The special figure variation pattern "P28" is associated with the special figure variation effect of the production flow that moves from the normal variation to the reach, which includes the execution of three pseudo series, in the same way as the above-mentioned special figure variation pattern "P23". (See Figure 27). Therefore, when the special figure variation pattern "P28" is selected, like the special figure variation pattern "P23", three pseudo-runs are executed during one variable display of special figure 1, and then , reach, N reach, development performance, and SP reach are performed sequentially. Finally, the team is informed that they have "lost". The special figure fluctuation pattern "P28" is also referred to as "pseudo series 3 SP loss fluctuation".

The special figure variation pattern "P29" is associated with the special figure variation effect of the production flow that moves from the normal variation to the reach, which includes the execution of one pseudo series, in the same way as the above-mentioned special figure variation pattern "P24". (See Figure 27). However, this is different from the above-mentioned special figure variation pattern "P26" in which reach, N reach, development effect, and SP reach are sequentially performed after one pseudo series is executed. That is, when the special figure variation pattern "P29" is selected, one pseudo series is executed during one variable display of special figure 1, and after that, reach and N reach are performed sequentially, and "losing" is performed. ” is finally announced. The special figure fluctuation pattern "P29" is also referred to as "pseudo series 1-time N loss fluctuation".

The special figure variation pattern "P30" is associated with the special figure variation effect of the production flow that moves from the normal variation to the reach, which includes the execution of two pseudo-runs, in the same way as the above-mentioned special figure variation pattern "P25". (See Figure 27). However, unlike the above special figure variation pattern "P27", if the special figure variation pattern "P30" is selected, two pseudo-runs will be executed during one variable display of special figure 1, and then , reach, and N reach are performed in sequence, and a "loss" is finally announced. The special figure fluctuation pattern "P30" is also referred to as "pseudo consecutive 2-time N loss fluctuation".

In addition to the above-mentioned special pattern variation patterns, the special pattern 2 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. There are patterns "P71", "P72", "P73", "P74" and "P75". In addition, if the gaming state is "non-time saving state", the result of the special drawing lottery is "lose", and the result of reach judgment is "with reach", in other words, when it is "lose with reach", the special drawing variation can be selected. There are patterns "P76", "P77", "P78", "P79" and "P80".

The special figure variation patterns "P71" and "P76" have a transition from normal variation to reach, which includes the execution of one pseudo series (described later), just like the special figure variation patterns "P21" and "P26". A special figure variation effect of the flow is associated (see FIG. 28). In addition, in the case of the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P71", it will be announced that it is a "jackpot", and in the case of the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P76", it will be finally announced that it is a "loss". . The special pattern fluctuation pattern "P71" is also called "Pseudo series 1 SP jackpot fluctuation" like the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P21", and the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P76" is the same as the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P26". It is also called "pseudo consecutive one-time SP loss fluctuation."

Like the special pattern fluctuation patterns "P22" and "P27," the special pattern fluctuation patterns "P72" and "P77" have a special feature of the production flow that transitions from normal fluctuation to reach, which includes the execution of two pseudo-runs. A figure variation effect is associated (see FIG. 28). In addition, in the case of the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P72", it is finally announced that it is a "jackpot", and in the case of the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P77", it is finally announced that it is a "loss". . The special pattern fluctuation pattern "P72" is also called "pseudo consecutive 2 SP jackpot fluctuation" like the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P22", and the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P77" is the same as the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P27". It is also referred to as "pseudo-repeat two-time SP loss fluctuation."

Like the special pattern fluctuation patterns "P23" and "P28," the special pattern fluctuation patterns "P73" and "P78" have a special feature of the production flow that moves from the normal fluctuation to the reach, which includes the execution of three pseudo-runs. A figure variation effect is associated (see FIG. 28). In addition, in the case of the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P73", it is finally announced that it is a "jackpot", and in the case of the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P78", it is finally announced that it is a "loss". . The special pattern fluctuation pattern "P73" is also called "pseudo consecutive 3 SP jackpot fluctuation" like the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P23", and the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P78" is the same as the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P28". It is also called "pseudo consecutive 3rd SP loss fluctuation".

Like the special pattern fluctuation patterns "P24" and "P29," the special pattern fluctuation patterns "P74" and "P79" have a special feature of the production flow that transitions from the normal fluctuation including the execution of one pseudo series to the reach. A figure variation effect is associated (see FIG. 28). In addition, in the case of the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P74", it is finally announced that it is a "jackpot", and in the case of the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P79", it is finally announced that it is a "loss". . The special pattern fluctuation pattern "P74" is also called "pseudo consecutive 1 N jackpot fluctuation" like the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P24", and the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P79" is the same as the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P29". It is also called "pseudo-run 1-time N loss fluctuation."

Like the special pattern fluctuation patterns "P25" and "P30," the special pattern fluctuation patterns "P75" and "P80" have a special feature of the production flow that transitions from the normal fluctuation to reach, which includes the execution of one pseudo series. A figure variation effect is associated (see FIG. 28). In addition, in the case of the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P75", it will be announced that it is a "jackpot", and in the case of the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P80", it will be announced that it is a "loss". . The special pattern fluctuation pattern "P75" is also called "Pseudo consecutive 2 times N jackpot fluctuation" like the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P25", and the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P80" is the same as the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P30". It is also called "pseudo consecutive 2-time N loss fluctuation."

FIG. 29(A) and FIG. 29(B) show the distribution rate (execution probability) of the special symbol variation pattern in the special symbol 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27. Further, FIGS. 29(C) and 29(D) show the distribution rate (execution probability) of the special pattern variation pattern in the special pattern 2 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 28. In this embodiment, when the determination result of the special drawing 1 lottery is "jackpot", the special drawing fluctuation pattern is selected by the game control microcomputer 101 at the distribution rate shown in FIG. In this case, the special figure fluctuation pattern is selected by the game control microcomputer 101 at the distribution rate shown in FIG. 29(B). In addition, when the determination result of the special drawing 2 lottery is a "jackpot", the special drawing fluctuation pattern is selected by the game control microcomputer 101 at the distribution rate shown in FIG. , a special figure fluctuation pattern is selected by the game control microcomputer 101 at the distribution rate shown in FIG. 29(D).

As mentioned above, the special pattern variation patterns "P24", "P25", and "P03" that can be selected when the lottery result of special drawing 1 is "jackpot" in the non-time saving state are performed up to N reach, but SP A special symbol variation effect that is not performed until reach is associated (see FIG. 27). According to FIG. 29(A), the total value of the distribution rates of these special figure fluctuation patterns is "11%". This value is the special symbol fluctuation pattern "P21" which is associated with the special symbol fluctuation effect that is performed from N reach to SP reach, which can be selected when the lottery result of special symbol 1 is "jackpot" in a non-time saving state. , "P22", "P23", and "P01" ("89%").

In addition, in the non-time-saving state, when the lottery result of special map 1 is "Lose with reach", selectable special pattern fluctuation patterns "P29", "P30" and "P06" are performed up to N reach, but SP reach A special figure variation effect that has not been performed until now is associated (see FIG. 27). According to FIG. 29(B), the total value of the distribution rates of these special figure fluctuation patterns is "54%". This value is the special symbol fluctuation pattern associated with the special symbol fluctuation effect that is performed from N reach to SP reach, which can be selected when the lottery result of special symbol 1 is "Less with reach" in a non-time saving state. It is larger than the sum of the distribution ratios of "P26", "P27", "P28" and "P04" ("46%").

Furthermore, for special map 2, as in the case of special map 1, it can be selected when the lottery result of special map 2 is a "big hit" in a non-time saving state, and up to N reach is performed, but up to SP reach is not performed. The total value of the distribution rate of the special figure variation patterns "P74", "P75" and "P53" to which the special figure variation effects that are not executed are associated is "11%" (see FIG. 29(C)). This value is the special figure fluctuation pattern "P71" associated with the special figure fluctuation effect that is performed from N reach to SP reach, which can be selected when the lottery result of special figure 2 is "jackpot" in a non-time saving state. It is smaller than the sum of the distribution ratios of "P72", "P73" and "P51" ("89%").

In addition, when the lottery result of special figure 2 is "Lose with reach" in a non-time saving state, special figure variation is associated with a special figure variation effect that is performed up to N reach but not up to SP reach. The total value of the distribution ratios of patterns "P79", "P80", and "P56" is "54%" (see FIG. 29(D)). This value is the special symbol fluctuation pattern associated with the special symbol fluctuation effect that is performed from N reach to SP reach, which can be selected when the lottery result of special symbol 2 is "Less with reach" in a non-time saving state. It is larger than the sum of the distribution ratios of "P76", "P77", "P78" and "P54" ("46%").

As described above, in this embodiment, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a "jackpot" in a non-time-saving state, the special drawing variation performance that is performed up to SP reach is likely to be selected. Therefore, the expected level of jackpot for SP reach is higher than the expected level of jackpot for N reach.

In addition, as mentioned above, there are special pattern variation patterns "P21", "P22", "P23", "P24" and "P25" that can be selected when the lottery result of special drawing 1 is "jackpot" in the non-time saving state. is associated with a special symbol variation effect accompanied by a pseudo series (described later) (see FIG. 27). According to FIG. 29(A), the total value of the distribution rates of these special figure fluctuation patterns is "88%". This value is the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P01" and "P03" that are associated with a special pattern fluctuation effect that does not involve a pseudo series, which can be selected when the lottery result of special chart 1 is "jackpot" in a non-time saving state. is larger than the total value of the distribution ratio (“12%”).

In addition, in the non-time-saving state, the special symbol variation patterns "P26", "P27", "P28", "P29" and "P30" that can be selected when the lottery result of special symbol 1 is "Lose with reach" are: A special figure variation effect accompanied by a pseudo series is associated (see FIG. 27). According to FIG. 29(B), the total value of the distribution rates of these special figure fluctuation patterns is "64%". This value is the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P04" and " P06" is larger than the total value of the distribution ratio ("36%"). However, if the lottery result of special drawing 1 is a "jackpot" in a non-time saving state, the distribution rate of the above special drawing fluctuation patterns "P21", "P22", "P23", "P24" and "P25" that can be selected ('88%').

In addition, for special drawing 2, as in the case of special drawing 1 above, a special drawing variation effect accompanied by a pseudo series (described later) that can be selected when the lottery result of special drawing 2 is a "jackpot" in a non-time saving state. The total value of the distribution rate of the special figure fluctuation patterns "P71", "P72", "P73", "P74" and "P75" to which is associated is "88%" (see Figure 29 (C) ). This value corresponds to the special pattern fluctuation patterns "P51" and "P53" that are associated with special pattern fluctuation effects that do not involve pseudo-links, which can be selected when the lottery result of special chart 1 is "jackpot" in a non-time-saving state. is larger than the total value of the distribution ratio (“12%”).

In addition, special pattern fluctuation patterns "P76" and "P76", which are associated with special pattern fluctuation effects accompanied by a pseudo series (described later), can be selected when the lottery result of special map 2 is "Lose with reach" in a non-time saving state. The total value of the distribution ratios of "P77", "P78", "P79", and "P80" is "64%" (see FIG. 29(D)). This value is the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P54" and " P56" is larger than the total value of the distribution ratio ("36%"). However, if the lottery result of special drawing 2 is a "jackpot" in a non-time saving state, the distribution rate of the above special drawing fluctuation patterns "P71", "P72", "P73", "P74" and "P75" that can be selected ("88%").

As described above, in this embodiment, the result of the special drawing lottery (special drawing 1 drawing, special drawing 2 drawing) in a non-time-saving state is a ``jackpot'' than a ``loss (loss with reach)''. A special figure variation effect accompanied by a series is likely to be selected. Therefore, the expectation of winning a jackpot by executing a pseudo-run is relatively high.

In addition, as mentioned above, the special pattern variation patterns "P21" and "P24" that can be selected when the lottery result of special pattern 1 is a "jackpot" in a non-time saving state include a special pattern with one pseudo series. A variable effect is associated (see FIG. 27). According to FIG. 29(A), the total value of the distribution rates of these special figure fluctuation patterns is "17%". This value is the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P22" and " P25" is smaller than the total value of the distribution ratio ("27%"). In addition, the distribution rate of the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P23", which is associated with a special pattern fluctuation effect with three pseudo-runs, which can be selected when the lottery result of special chart 1 is a "jackpot" in a non-time saving state. (“44%”).

On the other hand, in the non-time-saving state, when the lottery result of special symbol 1 is "Lose with reach", the special symbol fluctuation patterns "P26" and "P29" that can be selected include special symbol fluctuation effects with one pseudo series. are associated (see FIG. 27), and the total value of the distribution rates of these special figure fluctuation patterns is "29%" (see FIG. 29(B)). This value is the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P27" which is associated with a special pattern fluctuation effect with two pseudo-runs, which can be selected when the lottery result of special chart 1 is "Less with reach" in a non-time saving state. and the total value of the distribution ratio of "P30" ("27%"). In addition, the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P28", which is associated with a special pattern fluctuation effect with three pseudo-runs, can be selected when the lottery result of special chart 1 is "Lose with reach" in a non-time saving state. greater than the fractional value (“8%”).

In addition, for special chart 2, as in the case of special chart 1 above, a special chart variation effect with one pseudo-run that can be selected when the lottery result of special chart 2 is a "jackpot" in a non-time saving state. The total value of the distribution ratios of the special figure fluctuation patterns "P71" and "P74" to which "P71" and "P74" are associated is "17%" (see FIG. 29(C)). This value is the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P72" and " P75" is smaller than the total value of the distribution ratio ("27%"). In addition, the distribution rate of the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P73", which is associated with a special pattern fluctuation effect with three pseudo-runs, which can be selected when the lottery result of special chart 2 is a "jackpot" in a non-time saving state. (“44%”).

On the other hand, special pattern fluctuation patterns "P76" and " The total value of the distribution ratio of "P79" is "29%" (see FIG. 29(D)). This value is the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P77" which is associated with a special pattern fluctuation effect with two pseudo-runs that can be selected when the lottery result of special chart 1 is "Less with reach" in a non-time saving state. and the total value of the distribution ratio of "P80" ("27%"). In addition, the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P78", which is associated with a special pattern fluctuation effect with three pseudo-runs, can be selected when the lottery result of special chart 1 is "Less with reach" in a non-time saving state. greater than the fractional value (“8%”).

Therefore, if a special pattern fluctuation effect accompanied by a pseudo series is executed when the result of the special pattern lottery (special pattern 1 lottery, special pattern 2 lottery) is a "jackpot" in a non-time saving state, the number of pseudo consecutives As a result, "twice" is more likely to be selected than "once", and "three times" is more likely to be selected than "twice". In other words, when the special symbol lottery result is a "jackpot" in a non-time-saving state, when a special symbol variation performance with a pseudo series is executed, a larger number is likely to be selected as the number of times of the pseudo series.

On the other hand, when the result of the special drawing lottery (special drawing 1 drawing, special drawing 2 drawing) is "loss (loss with reach)" in a non-time saving state, when a special drawing variation effect with a pseudo series is executed, , "2 times" is more likely to be selected than "3 times" as the number of pseudo-runs, and "1 time" is more likely to be selected than "2 times". In other words, when the special symbol lottery result is "lost" in a non-time-saving state, when a special symbol fluctuation performance with a pseudo series is executed, a smaller number is likely to be selected as the number of times of the pseudo series. As described above, in this embodiment, the greater the number of pseudo-runs, the higher the jackpot expectation.

7-2. Prefetch Determination Next, the prefetch determination of this embodiment will be further described based on FIGS. 29 and 30. In this embodiment, based on the acquired special figure related random numbers, the pre-reading determination using the pre-reading determination table shown in FIG. 30 can be performed. Specifically, for example, when a special figure-related random number is acquired due to a winning in the starting openings 11 and 12, the game control microcomputer 101, based on the special figure-related random number and the above-mentioned look-ahead determination table, The above-mentioned prefetch determination is performed. Then, according to the result of the pre-reading determination, a start winning command is generated and outputted to the performance control microcomputer 121. When the performance control microcomputer 121 receives the start-up winning command, it can execute various performances based on the start-up winning command.

In detail, when the result of the pre-read determination of the special figure variation pattern is the special figure variation pattern "P21", the game control microcomputer 101 outputs "command 21" (see FIG. 30). In the same way, special figure fluctuation patterns "P22", "P23", "P24", "P25", "P26", "P27", "P28", "P29" and "P30" are determined by look-ahead determination. "Command 22", "Command 23", "Command 24", "Command 25", "Command 26", "Command 27", "Command 28", "Command 29" and "Command 30" are output respectively (see FIG. 30).

Similarly, regarding the look-ahead judgment of special figure 2, the special figure fluctuation patterns "P71", "P72", "P73", "P74", "P75", "P76", "P77", "P78" are determined in the look-ahead judgment. ”, “P79” and “P80”, “Command 71”, “Command 72”, “Command 73”, “Command 74”, “Command 75”, “Command 76”, “Command 77,” “command 78,” “command 79,” and “command 80” are output (see FIG. 30).

7-3. Pseudo-continuation Pseudo-continuation (corresponding to the "special performance" or "first performance" of the present invention, also referred to as pseudo-continuous preview performance or pseudo-continuous notice) will be explained based on FIG. 31. Pseudo series is a performance in which three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are being displayed in a variable manner are temporarily stopped and displayed during one variable display of the special symbol, and then are displayed in a variable manner again. During one special symbol variable display, temporary stop display of production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and subsequent re-fluctuation display of production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are set as a "one time" pseudo series. There is.

In the pseudo series of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31(A), the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed as the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 during one variable display of special symbols. is temporarily stopped and displayed in a stop mode other than "reach eye", and then a medium effect pattern EZ2 using image G120 indicating the character string "pseudo-run" is temporarily stopped and displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 31(B), the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily hidden, and an image G121 indicating the character string "Pseudo-Run x 1" is displayed on the display section 50a. This makes it possible to notify the player that a pseudo-series has occurred and that this pseudo-series is the first pseudo-series. After the image G121 is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that were temporarily stopped are displayed again on the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 31(C). The variable display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started again.

Specifically, the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern "P21", "P24", "P26", "P29", "P71", "P74", "P76" or "P79" is selected by the game control microcomputer 101. In this case, based on the selected special figure variation pattern, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs one pseudo series in the normal variation of the special figure variation effect.

In addition, if the above-mentioned special figure variation pattern "P22", "P25", "P27", "P30", "P72", "P75", "P77" or "P80" is selected, that special figure Based on the variation pattern, the production control microcomputer 121 performs two pseudo-runs in the normal variation of the special symbol variation production. That is, in such a case, the effects shown in FIGS. 31(A) to 31(C) described above will be repeated twice. However, at the time of the second pseudo-run, instead of the image G121 shown in FIG. 31(B), for example, an image (not shown) indicating the character string "pseudo-run x 2" is displayed on the display unit 50a. By displaying an image indicating the character string "Pseudo-Run x 2" on the display unit 50a, the player is informed that a pseudo-Run has occurred and that this pseudo-Run is the second pseudo-Run. is possible.

Furthermore, when the above-mentioned special figure variation pattern "P23", "P28", "P73" or "P78" is selected, the special figure variation effect is controlled by the production control microcomputer 121 based on the special figure variation pattern. Three pseudo-runs are performed in the normal variation of . That is, in such a case, the effects shown in FIGS. 31(A) to 31(C) described above will be repeated three times. However, at the time of the second pseudo-run, an image showing the above-mentioned character string "pseudo-run x 2" is displayed on the display unit 50a instead of the image G121 shown in FIG. In the case of a pseudo-connection, for example, an image (not shown) indicating the character string "pseudo-connection x 3" is displayed. By displaying an image indicating the character string "Pseudo-Run x 3" on the display unit 50a, the player is informed that a pseudo-Run has occurred and that this pseudo-Run is the third pseudo-Run. is possible. In this embodiment, a pseudo series can be executed up to three times during one variable display of a special symbol.

In addition, in the non-time saving state, the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation patterns "P01", "P03", "P04", "P06", "P07", "P08", "P51", "P53", "P54", "P56" ”, “P57” or “P58”, the pseudo series is not performed even once in the normal variation of the special symbol variation performance.

As described above, in this embodiment, various special pattern fluctuation patterns are distributed so that the expectation of jackpot is higher when a pseudo-match is performed with normal fluctuations than when a pseudo-match is not performed. The rate has been set (see Figure 29). Further, when a pseudo series is executed, the distribution rates of various special pattern fluctuation patterns are set so that the greater the number of pseudo series, the higher the jackpot expectation.

7-4. Character Image Effect Next, character image effect (corresponding to display effect) will be explained based on FIG. 32. The character image effect of this embodiment is an image effect that displays a character image (corresponding to a predetermined display) above various icons (the pending icon HA, the icon TA) displayed on the display unit 50a. There are four types of character images used for character image presentation (first character image G130, second character image G131, third character image G132, and fourth character image G133).

The first character image (corresponding to the "specific suggestion display" or "first suggestion display" of the present invention) G130 is an image showing the character string "chance" as shown in FIG. 32(A). The second character image (corresponding to a specific suggestion display, a second suggestion display) G131 is an image indicating the character string "extreme heat" as shown in FIG. 32(B). The third character image (corresponding to the "special effect suggestion display" or "first effect suggestion display" of the present invention) G132 is an image showing the character string "pseudo-ren" as shown in FIG. 32(C). . The fourth character image (corresponding to the second performance suggestion display) G133 is an image indicating the character string "SP reach" as shown in FIG. 32(D).

In this embodiment, both the character image effect using the first character image G130 and the character image effect using the second character image G131 are image effects that suggest the possibility of winning a jackpot.

Furthermore, the character image effect using the second character image G131 is a effect that can suggest to the player that the possibility of winning the jackpot is higher than the character image effect using the first character image G130. ing.

In addition, the character image effect using the third character image G132 is an image effect that suggests the execution of a pseudo-connection, and the character image effect using the fourth character image G133 is an image effect that suggests the execution of an SP reach. It's staged. That is, when a character image effect using the third character image G132 is performed, one pseudo-run is performed after the execution. Further, when a character image effect using the fourth character image G133 is performed, SP reach is performed after the execution. In other words, the character image performance using the third character image G132 is a preview performance for one pseudo-run, and the character image performance using the fourth character image G133 is a preview performance for SP reach. .

In this embodiment, the display section 50a includes display areas (a reserved character display area 50f and a reserved character display area 50g) for displaying the above-mentioned character images. The hold character display area 50f (corresponding to a predetermined display area) is an area above the hold icon display area 50d for displaying the hold icon HA, as shown in FIG. 32(A). The character display area 50g is an area above the icon display area 50e for displaying the icon TA.

Furthermore, the reservation character display area 50f includes a first character display area 50f1 located above the first display area 50d1, a second character display area 50f2 located above the second display area 50d2, and a third display area 50d3. There is a third character display area 50f3 located above and a fourth character display area 50f4 located above the fourth display area 50d4 (see FIG. 32(A)).

In this embodiment, if a character image effect is being executed together with the currently displayed pending icon HA, a new character image effect is not executed. For example, if a text image effect is being executed with one of the two pending icons HA being displayed, the text image effect will not be executed with the other pending icon HA. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the special figure variation effect executed by moving the pending icon HA accompanied by the character image effect to the icon display area 50e.

7-5. Inciting Effect Next, the inciting effect (corresponding to the suggestive effect) will be explained based on FIGS. 33 to 40. The inciting effect of this embodiment is an effect that suggests the possibility of executing a character image effect before executing the various character image effects described above. There are four types of inciting performances: a first inciting performance, a second inciting performance, a third inciting performance, and a fourth inciting performance.

7-5-1. First Inciting Effect The first inciting effect is an effect that suggests the possibility of executing a character image effect using the first character image G130. In the first inciting effect of this embodiment, first, as shown in FIG. Move towards the center. The character string "Chance" in this first moving image G122A is the same as the character string "Chance" in the first character image G130. Therefore, when the type of image displayed on the display unit 50a is the first moving image G122A that includes the character string "chance", the player can understand that execution of the first inciting effect has started. At the same time, it is easy to associate that the character image rendering that may be executed thereafter is a character image rendering using the first character image G130.

When a character image effect using the first character image G130 is performed after the first stirring effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 33(B), the first moving image G122A overlaps near the center and the first A first completed image G122B that is clearer than the moving image G122A (specifically, the text is darker) is completed. The performance mode in which the first completed image G122B is completed in this way is also referred to as the "success mode" of the first inciting performance. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 33(C), execution of the character image effect using the first character image G130 is started. In this way, the first inciting effect in a successful manner makes it possible to notify the player that the execution of the character image effect using the first character image G130 is to be started.

On the other hand, if the character image effect using the first character image G130 is not performed after the execution of the first stirring effect, as shown in FIG. We passed each other. The manner in which the above-mentioned first completed image G122B is not completed by the two first moving images G122A in this way is also referred to as the "failure manner" of the first stirring effect. After the first inciting effect in the failure mode is executed, unlike the first inciting effect in the successful mode, the execution of the character image effect using the first character image G130 is not started. In this way, it is possible to inform the player that the character image performance using the first character image G130 will not be executed by the first promotion performance in the failure mode.

In addition, in this embodiment, at the timing when the pending icon HA is displayed in conjunction with winning a prize, each promotion effect including the first promotion effect is applied to the pending icon HA during the period in which the pending icon HA is displayed. The performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not it is to be executed (or not as an "execution target icon"). Specifically, if the pending icon HA that is already being displayed is the "execution target icon", it is determined that the newly won and displayed pending icon HA is not to be the "execution target icon". Furthermore, even if the pending icon HA that is already being displayed is not the "execution target icon", it may be determined that the pending icon HA that is newly won and displayed as a result of the execution lottery is not set as the "execution target icon". That is, in this embodiment, if the pending icon HA that is already being displayed is not the "execution target icon", and the pending icon HA that is newly won and displayed as a result of the execution lottery is determined to be the "execution target icon". When the performance control microcomputer 121 performs the following, each inciting performance can be executed.

The first inciting effect may be performed once each time the displayed hold icon HA moves to the adjacent hold icon display area and is displayed. Specifically, when the pending icon HA is displayed in the fourth display area 50d4 due to winning, if the pending icon HA is the above-mentioned "execution target icon", the pending icon HA is displayed in the third display area 50d3, The first inciting effect may be performed once each time the second display area 50d2 and the first display area 50d1 are moved and displayed. Further, when the pending icon HA is displayed in the third display area 50d3 due to winning, the pending icon HA, which is the "execution target icon", moves to the second display area 50d2 and the first display area 50d1. The first inciting effect may be executed once each time it is displayed. Further, when the pending icon HA is displayed in the second display area 50d2 due to winning, the pending icon HA, which is the "execution target icon", is moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed. One inciting performance can be executed once. In addition, when the pending icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1 due to winning a prize, and then moved to and displayed in the icon display area 50e, and when the pending icon HA is displayed in the icon display area 50e due to winning, the icon TA is 50e, the first inciting effect is not performed.

In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not to execute the first inciting effect using the first inciting effect execution selection table shown in FIG. 34(A). Further, when it is decided to execute the first inciting effect, the mode of the first inciting effect to be executed is determined by the effect control microcomputer 121 using the first inciting effect mode selection table shown in FIG. determined by

As shown in FIG. 34(A), when the character image rendering is not executed on the display unit 50a for the pending icon HA which is the "execution target icon", or when the first character image G130 and the second character image G131 When a character image effect indicating a character image other than the above (specifically, the third character image G132 or the fourth character image G133) is being performed, there are times when the first inciting effect is executed and times when it is not executed. There is. On the other hand, when the character image effect indicating the first character image G130 or the second character image G131 is performed for the pending icon HA which is the "execution target icon", the first inciting effect is not performed.

Furthermore, regarding the pending icon HA, which is the "execution target icon," the character image rendering is not executed, or the character image rendering indicating a character image other than the first character image G130 and the second character image G131 is performed. In this case, when neither the first inciting performance nor the second inciting performance has been performed yet, when the first inciting performance has already been performed in a failure mode, and when the second inciting performance has already been performed in a failure state. The probability that the first inciting effect will be executed is different depending on when the first inciting effect is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 34(A), when the character image rendering is not executed, or when the character image rendering indicating character images other than the first character image G130 and the second character image G131 is performed. If there is, and neither the first inciting effect nor the second inciting effect has been performed yet, the distribution rate (execution probability) at which the first inciting effect is performed is "15%". In contrast to this distribution rate, the distribution rate (20%) at which the first incitement effect is performed when the first incitement effect has already been performed in the failure mode is high, and the second incitement effect is performed in the failure mode. The distribution rate ("5%") at which the first inciting effect is performed when the first inciting effect has already been performed is low.

In other words, the probability that the first inciting effect will be performed after the first inciting effect is performed in the failure mode is higher than the probability that the first inciting effect will be performed after the second inciting effect is performed in the failure mode. . Therefore, when the first inciting effect is performed in a failure mode, the player is more likely to expect the first inciting effect to be performed thereafter than in the case where the second inciting effect is performed in a failed mode.

When the production control microcomputer 121 decides to execute the first promotion production, it refers to the first promotion production mode selection table shown in FIG. 34(B) and selects the mode of the first promotion production to be executed. Either one of "success mode" and "failure mode" is determined. At this time, the performance control microcomputer 121 analyzes the result of the pre-read determination based on the above-mentioned start winning command transmitted from the main control board 100, and temporarily stores it in the performance RAM 124. Then, based on the result of the pre-read determination, the mode is determined by referring to the first excitement effect mode selection table.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 34 (B), when the result of the look-ahead determination is "Jackpot", "Lose with reach", or "Lose with no reach", the first inciting effect in the success mode is The execution probabilities are different. Specifically, if the result of the look-ahead determination is a "jackpot", the distribution rate at which the first inciting performance is performed in a successful manner is "98%", and if the result is a "reach and loss", it is performed in a successful manner. The distribution rate is "60%". Note that in the case of "no reach loss", the distribution rate performed in a successful manner is "0%" (see FIG. 34(B)). In other words, when the result of the pre-reading determination is "no reach, no loss", the first inciting effect is not performed in the successful mode (that is, the first inciting effect is performed in the unsuccessful mode).

Therefore, in this embodiment, if the first promotion effect is executed in a successful manner, the player can be sure of a "reach" after the execution of the first promotion effect. Moreover, most of the first promotion effects performed when the result of the pre-reading determination is a "big hit" can be executed in a successful manner. Therefore, when the first promotion performance is executed in a successful manner, the player can proceed with the game while highly anticipating winning the jackpot.

7-5-2. Second Inciting Effect The second inciting effect is an effect that suggests the possibility of executing a character image effect using the second character image G131. In the second inciting effect of this embodiment, first, as shown in FIG. Each moves towards the center. The character string "Gekatsu" of this second moving image G123A is the same as the character string "Gekatsu" of the second character image G131. Therefore, when the type of image displayed on the display unit 50a is the second moving image G123A, the player can understand that the execution of the second inciting effect has started, and the second moving image G123A can be executed afterwards. It is easy to imagine that the character image rendering that may be performed using the second character image G131 is a character image rendering that uses the second character image G131.

When a character image effect using the second character image G131 is performed after the execution of the second inciting effect, as shown in FIG. 35(B), the display section 50a is The second completed image G123B is completed near the center ("success mode"), and a character image effect using the second character image G131 is performed (see FIG. 35(C)). Therefore, it is possible to notify the player that execution of the character image performance using the second character image G131 is to be started by the second inciting performance in the successful mode.

On the other hand, when the character image effect using the second character image G131 is not performed, as shown in FIG. 35(D), the two second moving images G123A are centered They passed each other nearby (“failure mode”). After execution of the second inciting effect in the failure mode, execution of the character image effect using the second character image G131 is not started, as in the case of the first inciting effect. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player that the character image performance using the second character image G131 will not be executed by the second promotion performance in the failure mode.

Similar to the first inciting effect described above, the second inciting effect may be executed once each time the displayed hold icon HA moves to the adjacent hold icon display area and is displayed. Specifically, for example, when a pending icon HA is displayed in the fourth display area 50d4 due to winning, if the pending icon HA is the above-mentioned "execution target icon", the pending icon HA is displayed in the third display area 50d3. , the second inciting effect may be executed once each time the second display area 50d2 and the first display area 50d1 are moved and displayed. In addition, when the pending icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1 due to winning a prize, and then moved to and displayed in the icon display area 50e, and when the pending icon HA is displayed in the icon display area 50e due to winning, the icon TA is 50e, the second inciting effect is not performed like the first inciting effect.

In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not to execute the second inciting effect using the second inciting effect execution selection table shown in FIG. 36(A). Further, when it is decided to execute the second inciting effect, the mode of the second inciting effect to be executed is determined by the effect control microcomputer 121 using the first inciting effect mode selection table shown in FIG. determined by

As shown in FIG. 36A, when the character image rendering is not executed on the display unit 50a for the pending icon HA which is the "execution target icon", or when the first character image G130 and the second character image G131 When a character image effect using a character image other than (specifically, the third character image G132 or the fourth character image G133) is performed, when the second provocation effect is executed and when it is not executed. There is. On the other hand, when the character image effect indicating the first character image G130 or the second character image G131 is performed for the pending icon HA which is the "execution target icon", the second inciting effect is not performed.

Furthermore, regarding the pending icon HA, which is the "execution target icon," the character image rendering is not executed, or the character image rendering indicating a character image other than the first character image G130 and the second character image G131 is performed. In this case, when neither the first inciting performance nor the second inciting performance has been performed yet, when the first inciting performance has already been performed in a failure mode, and when the second inciting performance has already been performed in a failure state. The probability that the second inciting effect will be executed is different depending on when the second inciting effect is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 36(A), when the character image rendering is not executed, or when the character image rendering indicating character images other than the first character image G130 and the second character image G131 is performed. If there is, and neither the first inciting effect nor the second inciting effect is performed, the distribution rate at which the second inciting effect is performed (probability of execution of the second inciting effect) is "10%". In contrast to this distribution rate, the distribution rate (15%) at which the second inciting effect is performed when the first inciting effect has already been performed in the failure mode is high, and the second inciting effect has already been performed in the failure mode. The distribution rate ("5%") at which the second inciting effect is performed when the player is defeated is low.

In other words, the probability that the second inciting effect will be performed after the first inciting effect is performed in the failure mode is higher than the probability that the second inciting effect will be performed after the second inciting effect is performed in the failure mode. . Therefore, when the first inciting effect is performed in a failure mode, the player is more likely to expect the second inciting effect to be performed thereafter than in the case where the second inciting effect is performed in a failed mode.

When the performance control microcomputer 121 decides to execute the second excitement performance, as in the case of the first excitement performance, the performance control microcomputer 121 refers to the second excitement performance mode selection table shown in FIG. 36(B), The mode of the second inciting effect to be executed is determined to be either a "success mode" or a "failure mode." At this time, the performance control microcomputer 121 analyzes the result of the pre-reading determination based on the start winning command, as in the first inciting performance, and refers to the second inciting performance mode selection table based on the result of the pre-reading determination. to determine the mode.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 36(B), as in the case of the first inciting effect, if the result of the look-ahead determination is "Jackpot", "Lose with reach", or "Lose without reach", The execution probabilities of the second inciting effect in the success mode are different. In other words, in the case of a "jackpot", the distribution rate at which the second inciting effect is performed in a successful manner is "90%", and in the case of a "loss with reach", the distribution rate at which the second inciting effect is performed in a successful manner is "20%". . Note that in the case of "no reach loss", the distribution rate performed in a successful manner is "0%" (see FIG. 36(B)). In other words, when the result of the pre-reading determination is "no reach, no loss", the second inciting effect is not performed in the successful mode (that is, the second inciting effect is performed in the unsuccessful mode).

Therefore, in this embodiment, if the second promotion effect is executed in a successful manner, the player can be sure that there will be a "reach" after the execution of the second promotion effect. Moreover, according to FIG. 34(B) and FIG. 36(B), when the result of the look-ahead determination is "reach and loss", the success mode is likely to be selected in the first inciting performance, but in the second inciting performance, the success mode is likely to be selected. It is difficult to select the mode of success. On the other hand, when the result of the pre-reading determination is a "jackpot", the success mode is likely to be selected in both the first promotion performance and the second promotion performance. Thus, when the second promotion effect is performed in a successful mode, the player can proceed with the game while fully expecting to win the jackpot, compared to when the first promotion effect is performed in a success mode. It has become.

7-5-3. Third Inciting Effect The third inciting effect is an effect that suggests the possibility of executing a character image effect using the third character image G132. In the third inciting effect of this embodiment, first, as shown in FIG. Each moves towards the center. The character string "pseudo-ren" of this third moving image G124A is the same as the character string "pseudo-ren" of the third character image G132. Therefore, when the type of image displayed on the display unit 50a is the third moving image G124A, the player can understand that the execution of the third inciting effect has started, and the third moving image will be executed thereafter. It is easy to associate that the character image rendering that may be performed using the third character image G132 is a character image rendering that uses the third character image G132.

When a character image effect using the third character image G132 is performed after the execution of the third inciting effect, as shown in FIG. 37(B), the display section 50a The third completed image G124B is completed near the center ("success mode"), and a character image effect using the third character image G132 is performed (see FIG. 37(C)). Therefore, it is possible to inform the player that execution of the character image performance using the third character image G132 is to be started by the third inciting performance in the success mode.

On the other hand, when the character image effect using the third character image G132 is not performed, as shown in FIG. 37(D), the two third moving images G124A are They passed each other near the center (“failure mode”). After execution of the third inciting effect in the failure mode, execution of the character image effect using the third character image G132 is not started, as in the case of the first inciting effect and the like. Therefore, it is possible to inform the player that the character image performance using the third character image G132 will not be executed by the third inciting performance in the failure mode.

In this embodiment, when the pending icon HA displayed in conjunction with winning is the "execution target icon", the pending icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, the second display area 50d2, the third display area 50d3, and the Depending on which display area of the four display areas 50d4 it is displayed, the number of times that the third inciting effect can be executed after that differs. Specifically, when the pending icon HA, which is the "execution target icon", is displayed in the fourth display area 50d4 in conjunction with winning a prize, the third inciting performance can be performed up to three times. That is, each time the hold icon HA is moved and displayed in the third display area 50d3, the second display area 50d2, and the first display area 50d1, the third inciting effect may be executed once. In addition, when the hold icon HA is displayed in the third display area 50d3 due to winning, the third promotion effect can be performed twice at the maximum. That is, each time the hold icon HA moves to and is displayed in the second display area 50d2 and the first display area 50d1, the third inciting effect may be executed once. Further, when the hold icon HA is displayed in the second display area 50d2 due to winning, the third promotion effect can be executed at most once. That is, when the hold icon HA is moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed, the third inciting effect may be executed once.

In addition, when the pending icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1 due to winning a prize, and when the corresponding icon TA is displayed in the corresponding icon display area 50e due to winning, the above-mentioned first promotion effect is applied. Similarly to the second inciting performance, the third inciting performance is not performed.

In this embodiment, at the timing when the hold icon HA is displayed in conjunction with winning, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not to execute the third promotion effect during the period in which the hold icon HA is displayed. . Specifically, at the above-mentioned timing, using each third inciting effect selection table shown in FIG. It is determined by the microcomputer 121. The third inciting effect is different from the first inciting effect and the second inciting effect described above, and whether or not to execute it and the manner in which it is executed is managed by a scenario.

When showing the pending icon HA in the second display area 50d2 due to winning, the production control microcomputer 121 performs a lottery to determine whether or not the pending icon HA is to be the "execution target icon." When the pending icon HA is set as the "execution target icon," the third inciting effect selection table shown in FIG. , and select a scenario pattern for the execution mode. At that time, the production control microcomputer 121 analyzes the result of the pre-reading determination based on the start winning command transmitted from the main control board 100, and based on the result of the pre-reading determination, the production control microcomputer 121 3. Determine the scenario pattern by referring to the excitement presentation mode selection table.

Note that, as shown in FIG. 38(A), the selectable scenario patterns are different depending on whether there is a "pseudo series" in the prefetch determination result or when there is no "pseudo series".

As a scenario pattern that can be selected when there is a "pseudo-link" in the pre-reading determination result, there is a scenario in which the third inciting effect is executed in a successful manner when the hold icon HA moves to the first display area 50d1 and is displayed. There is a pattern "S3201" and a scenario pattern "S3202" in which the third inciting effect is not executed. On the other hand, as a scenario pattern that can be selected when there is no "pseudo-connection" in the result of pre-reading determination, there is a scenario pattern "S3203" in which the third inciting effect is not executed when moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed. There is a scenario pattern "S3204" in which the third inciting effect is executed in a failure mode.

When the hold icon HA is shown in the third display area 50d3 due to winning, the effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the third promotion effect selection table shown in FIG. 38(B) and selects the hold icon HA based on the hold icon HA. A scenario pattern is selected regarding whether or not to execute the third inciting effect and the manner in which the third inciting effect is to be executed. At that time, the production control microcomputer 121 makes a pre-reading judgment based on the analysis of the start winning command corresponding to the pending icon HA, which is the target of the third promotion production, as in the case where the pending icon HA is shown in the second display area 50d2. Determine the scenario pattern based on the results.

When there is a "pseudo series" ("pseudo series 1 time", "pseudo series 2 times", or "pseudo series 3 times") in the result of the look-ahead determination, the hold icon HA is displayed in the second display area as a selectable scenario pattern. Scenario patterns "S3301" and "S3305" in which the third inciting effect is executed in a successful manner when moved to and displayed in the first display area 50d2, and the third inciting effect is not executed when moved to and displayed in the first display area 50d1. ” is there. Further, the third inciting effect is not executed when moved to and displayed in the second display area 50d2, and the third inciting effect is executed in a successful manner when moved to and displayed in the first display area 50d1. There are scenario patterns "S3302" and "S3306". In other words, the third inciting effect of the success mode is performed at one of the two executable timings (when it is displayed after moving to the second display area 50d2, and when it is displayed after moving to the first display area 50d1). There is a scenario pattern to do.

Further, when moved to and displayed in the second display area 50d2, the third inciting effect is executed in a failed manner, and when moved to and displayed in the first display area 50d1, the third inciting effect is executed in a successful manner. There are scenario patterns "S3303" and "S3307". In other words, the third instigation effect of the failure mode is performed at the earlier executable timing (when it is moved to the second display area 50d2 and displayed), and the third instigation effect is performed at the later executable timing (when it is moved to and displayed in the first display area 50d1). There is a pattern in which a third inciting effect is performed in a successful manner.

Moreover, there are scenario patterns "S3304" and "S3308" in which the third inciting effect is not executed when moved to the second display area 50d2 and displayed when moved to the first display area 50d1. . In other words, there is a pattern in which a "pseudo series" is performed in the subsequent special figure variation performance, but the third inciting performance of the success mode is intentionally not performed.

On the other hand, as a scenario pattern that can be selected when there is no "pseudo-connection" in the result of look-ahead determination, when it is moved to the second display area 50d2 and displayed, it is also moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed. There is also a scenario pattern "S3309" in which the third inciting effect is not executed. In addition, a scenario pattern in which the third inciting effect is executed at least once in a failure mode when moved to and displayed in the second display area 50d2 and when moved and displayed in the first display area 50d1. There are "S3310", "S3311" and "S3312". In these four scenario patterns, the third inciting effect is never executed in a successful manner at any executable timing.

When the hold icon HA is shown in the fourth display area 50d4 due to winning, the effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the third promotion effect selection table shown in FIG. 38(C) and selects the hold icon HA based on the hold icon HA. A scenario pattern is selected regarding whether or not to execute the third inciting effect and the manner in which the third inciting effect is to be executed. At this time, the performance control microcomputer 121 analyzes and obtains the start winning command corresponding to the pending icon HA that is the target of the third promotion performance, as in the case where the pending icon HA is shown in the second display area 50d2. A scenario pattern is determined based on the result of the prefetch determination.

When the result of the look-ahead determination is "Pseudo consecutive 1 time", three executable timings (each displayed in the third display area 50d3, second display area 50d2, and first display area 50d1) are selectable scenario patterns. There are scenario patterns "S3401", "S3402", and "S3403" in which the third inciting effect in the success mode is performed once in any of the following scenarios (when the player moves and is displayed). Furthermore, there are scenario patterns "S3404" and "S3405" in which a third inciting effect in a failure mode is performed at the previous executable timing, and a third inciting effect in a successful manner is performed at the next executable timing. Furthermore, there is a scenario pattern "S3406" in which one "pseudo series" is performed in the subsequent special figure variation performance, but the third inciting performance of the success mode is not intentionally performed.

Scenario patterns that can be selected when the result of the look-ahead determination is "Pseudo consecutive 2 times" include scenario patterns "S3407" and "S3407" in which the third inciting performance of the success mode is performed twice at any of the three executable timings. There are ``S3408'' and ``S3409''. Furthermore, there is a scenario pattern "S3410" in which a third inciting effect in a failure mode is performed at a previous executable timing, and a third inciting effect in a successful manner is performed twice at a subsequent executable timing. Furthermore, there are scenario patterns "S3411", "S3412", and "S3413" in which the "pseudo series" is performed twice in the subsequent special figure fluctuation performance, but the third inciting performance of the success mode is purposely performed only once. . In addition, there is a scenario pattern "S3414" in which "pseudo series" is performed twice in the subsequent special figure variation performance, but the third inciting performance of the success mode is not performed.

Further, as a scenario pattern that can be selected when the result of the look-ahead determination is "pseudo series 3 times", there is a scenario pattern "S3415" in which a third inciting performance in a successful manner is performed at all three executable timings. In addition, there are scenario patterns "S3416", "S3417", and "S3418" in which "pseudo series" is performed three times in the subsequent special figure fluctuation performance, but the third inciting performance of the success mode is purposely performed only once. . Furthermore, there are scenario patterns "S3419" and "S3420" in which a third inciting effect in a failure mode is performed at the previous executable timing, and a third inciting effect in a successful manner is performed at the next executable timing. Moreover, there is a scenario pattern "S3421" in which three "pseudo series" are performed in the subsequent special figure variation performance, but the third inciting performance of the success mode is not intentionally performed.

On the other hand, as a scenario pattern that can be selected when there is no "pseudo series" in the result of the pre-reading determination, there is a scenario pattern "S3422" in which the third inciting effect is not performed at all three executable timings. Furthermore, there are scenario patterns "S3423", "S3424", and "S3425" in which the third inciting performance in failure mode is performed at any of the three executable timings. Furthermore, there are scenario patterns "S3426" and "S3427" in which a third inciting performance in a failure mode is performed at two consecutive executable timings.

7-5-4. Fourth Inciting Effect The fourth inciting effect is an effect that suggests the possibility of executing a character image effect using the fourth character image G133. In the fourth inciting effect of this embodiment, first, as shown in FIG. Each moves towards the center. The character string "SP reach" of this fourth moving image G125A is the same as the character string "SP reach" of the fourth character image G133. Therefore, when the type of image displayed on the display section 50a is the fourth moving image G125A, the player can understand that the execution of the fourth inciting effect has started, and the fourth moving image will be executed thereafter. It is easy to associate that the character image rendering that may be performed using the fourth character image G133 is a character image rendering that uses the fourth character image G133.

When a character image effect using the fourth character image G133 is performed after the execution of the fourth inciting effect, as shown in FIG. 39(B), the display section 50a The fourth completed image G125B is completed near the center ("success mode"), and a character image effect using the fourth character image G133 is performed (see FIG. 39(C)). Therefore, it is possible to inform the player that execution of the character image performance using the fourth character image G133 is to be started by the fourth inciting performance in the success mode.

On the other hand, when the character image effect using the fourth character image G133 is not performed, as shown in FIG. 39(D), the two fourth moving images G125A are They passed each other near the center (“failure mode”). After execution of the fourth inciting effect in the failure mode, execution of the character image effect using the fourth character image G133 is not started, as in the case of the first inciting effect and the like. Therefore, it is possible to inform the player that the character image performance using the fourth character image G133 will not be executed by the fourth inciting performance in the failure mode.

In this embodiment, similarly to the third promotion effect, the pending icon HA, which is the "execution target icon", is displayed in the first display area 50d1, the second display area 50d2, the third display area 50d3, and the The number of times the fourth inciting effect can be executed differs depending on which display area of the four display areas 50d4 it is displayed. Specifically, when the pending icon HA, which is the "execution target icon", is displayed in the fourth display area 50d4 due to winning, the fourth inciting effect can be executed up to three times, and the third display area When displayed in the second display area 50d3, the fourth inciting effect can be executed at most twice, and when displayed in the second display area 50d2, the fourth inciting effect can be executed at most once. Note that if the pending icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1 due to winning a prize, and if the icon TA is displayed in the icon display area 50e due to winning a prize, the fourth promotion effect is not performed. It won't happen.

Using each of the fourth inciting effect selection tables shown in FIG. 40, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not to execute the fourth inciting effect, and the mode of the fourth inciting effect when executed. The fourth inciting performance, like the above-mentioned third inciting performance, is managed based on the scenario as to whether or not to execute it and the manner in which it is to be executed.

When showing the pending icon HA in the second display area 50d2 due to winning, the production control microcomputer 121 performs a lottery to determine whether or not the pending icon HA is to be the "execution target icon." When the pending icon HA is set as the "execution target icon," the fourth inciting effect selection table shown in FIG. , and select a scenario pattern for the execution mode. At that time, the production control microcomputer 121 executes the fourth promotion performance shown in FIG. A scenario pattern is determined by referring to the mode selection table.

Note that, as shown in FIG. 40(A), the selectable scenario patterns are different depending on whether there is "SP reach" in the prefetch determination result or not.

As a scenario pattern that can be selected when "SP reach" is found in the result of pre-reading determination, a scenario in which the fourth inciting effect is executed in a successful manner when the hold icon HA moves to the first display area 50d1 and is displayed. There is a pattern "S4201" and a scenario pattern "S4202" in which the fourth inciting effect is not executed. On the other hand, a scenario pattern that can be selected when "SP reach" is not found in the pre-reading determination result is a scenario pattern "S4203" in which the fourth inciting effect is not executed when moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed. There is a scenario pattern "S4204" in which the fourth inciting effect is executed in a failed manner.

When the hold icon HA is shown in the third display area 50d3 due to winning, the effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the fourth promotion effect selection table shown in FIG. 40(B) and selects the hold icon HA based on the hold icon HA. A scenario pattern is selected regarding whether or not to execute the fourth inciting effect and the manner in which the fourth inciting effect is to be executed. At this time, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines a scenario pattern based on the result of the pre-read determination obtained by analyzing the start winning command corresponding to the pending icon HA which is the target of execution of the fourth promotion performance.

As a scenario pattern that can be selected when "SP reach" is included in the result of pre-reading determination, when the pending icon HA moves to the second display area 50d2 and is displayed, the fourth inciting effect is executed in a successful manner, and the fourth inciting effect is executed in a successful manner. There is a scenario pattern "S4301" in which the fourth inciting effect is not executed when moved to and displayed in the first display area 50d1. Further, when moved to and displayed in the second display area 50d2, the fourth inciting effect is not executed, but when moved to and displayed in the first display area 50d1, the fourth inciting effect is executed in a successful manner. There is a scenario pattern "S4302".

Further, when moved to and displayed in the second display area 50d2, the fourth inciting effect is executed in a failed manner, and when moved to and displayed in the first display area 50d1, the fourth inciting effect is executed in a successful manner. There is a scenario pattern "S4303". In other words, there is a pattern in which the fourth inciting effect "fails" at a previous executable timing, but the fourth inciting effect "succeeds" at a later executable timing.

Furthermore, there is a scenario pattern "S4304" in which the fourth inciting effect is not executed neither when moved to the second display area 50d2 nor when moved and displayed to the first display area 50d1. In other words, there is a pattern in which "SP reach" is performed in the subsequent special figure variation performance, but the fourth inciting performance of the success mode is not intentionally performed.

On the other hand, as a scenario pattern that can be selected when there is no "SP reach" in the result of look-ahead determination, when it is moved to the second display area 50d2 and displayed, it is also moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed. There is also a scenario pattern "S4305" in which the fourth inciting effect is not executed. In addition, a scenario pattern in which the fourth inciting effect is executed at least once in a failure mode when moved to and displayed in the second display area 50d2 and when moved and displayed in the first display area 50d1 is also included. There are ``S4306'', ``S4307'', and ``S4308''. In other words, there is a pattern in which the fourth inciting performance of the success mode is not performed at two executable timings.

When showing the hold icon HA in the fourth display area 50d4 due to winning, the effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the fourth promotion effect selection table shown in FIG. A scenario pattern is selected regarding whether or not to execute the inciting effect and the manner in which it is executed. At that time, similarly to the case where the pending icon HA is shown in the second display area 50d2, the performance control microcomputer 121 reads ahead obtained by analyzing the start winning command corresponding to the pending icon HA that is the target of execution of the fourth promotion performance. A scenario pattern is determined based on the determination result.

As a scenario pattern that can be selected when "SP reach" is found in the result of look-ahead determination, there are three executable timings (move to the third display area 50d3, the second display area 50d2, and the first display area 50d1). There are scenario patterns "S4401", "S4402", and "S4403" in which the fourth inciting effect in the success mode is performed once in any of the scenarios (when the fourth inciting effect is displayed). Furthermore, there are scenario patterns "S4404" and "S4405" in which a fourth inciting effect in a failure mode is performed at the previous executable timing, and a fourth inciting effect in a successful manner is performed at the next executable timing. Furthermore, there is a scenario pattern "S4406" in which "SP reach" is performed in the subsequent special figure variation performance, but the fourth inciting performance of the success mode is not performed.

On the other hand, as a scenario pattern that can be selected when there is no "SP reach" in the pre-read determination result, there is a scenario pattern "S4407" in which the third inciting effect is not performed at all three executable timings. Furthermore, there are scenario patterns "S4408", "S4409", and "S4410" in which the third inciting effect in failure mode is performed at any of the three executable timings. Furthermore, there are scenario patterns "S4411" and "S4412" in which a third inciting effect in a failure mode is performed at two consecutive executable timings.

In this embodiment, the execution timing of the fourth inciting effect is different from the execution timing of the third inciting effect. Therefore, during execution of one special figure variation effect, the third inciting effect and the fourth inciting effect may be sequentially executed for the pending icon HA which is the "execution target icon".

7-6. Display Change of Character Image Effect In the character image effect of this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 41(A) and 41(B), the first character image G130 may change to the second character image G131. As described above, both the character image effect using the first character image G130 and the character image effect using the second character image G131 are image effects that suggest the possibility of winning a jackpot. Therefore, when the character image effect using the first character image G130 is executed (see FIG. 41(A)), when the hold icon HA is displayed while moving in the hold icon display area 50d, the first character image G130 The character image G130 can be changed to the second character image G131 (see FIG. 41(C)).

In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the display change execution selection table shown in FIG. 42 and determines whether to change the first character image G130 being displayed to the second character image G131. At that time, the performance control microcomputer 121 analyzes the result of the pre-reading determination based on the above-mentioned start winning command corresponding to the hold icon HA displayed below the first character image G130, and Decide on aspects based on the results.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 42, when the result of the look-ahead determination is "Jackpot", "Lose with reach", or "Lose without reach", the first character image G130 is changed to the second character image G131. The distribution rates to be changed are different. Specifically, when the result of the pre-reading determination is a "jackpot", the distribution rate at which the second character image G131 is changed is "75%". In addition, in the case of "reach and loss", the distribution rate to be changed to the second character image G131 is "5%". In addition, in the case of "no reach loss", the distribution rate to be changed to the second character image G131 is "0%". That is, in that case, the first character image G130 being displayed is not changed to the second character image G131.

As described above, when the first character image G130 being displayed changes to the second character image G131, the player can understand that there is a high possibility of winning the jackpot. Therefore, even if a character image effect using the first character image G130 is once executed, the player plays the game while expecting that the first character image G130 may change to the second character image G131. It is possible.

7-7. Character image rendering using a plurality of character images In the character image rendering of this embodiment, a character image rendering using a plurality of the various character images described above may be executed. This will be explained below based on FIGS. 43 to 46.

As shown in FIG. 43(A), when the third character image G132 is displayed in the suspension character display area 50f (first character display area 50f1), the first inciting effect described above may be executed. be. Then, as shown in FIG. 43(B), if the first inciting effect is successful (the first completed image G122B is completed), the first character image G130 is also used in addition to the third character image G132. A character image effect is performed (see FIG. 43(C)). Thereby, it is possible to inform the player that there will be one pseudo series to be executed after this, and it is possible to suggest a further increase in chances.

Note that even when character image rendering using both the third character image G132 and the first character image G130 is performed as shown in FIGS. 43(C) and 44(A), the character image effect shown in FIG. 44(B) As shown in , the first character image G130 may change to the second character image G131.

As shown in FIG. 45(A), when the third character image G132 is displayed in the suspension character display area 50f (first character display area 50f1), the fourth inciting effect described above may be executed. be. Then, as shown in FIG. 45(B), if the fourth inciting effect is successful (the fourth completed image G125B is completed), the fourth character image G133 is also used in addition to the third character image G132. A character image effect is performed (see FIG. 45(C)). This makes it possible to notify the player that there will be one pseudo-run and one SP reach performance to be performed after this.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the character image effect using the 4th character image G133 is performed, the 3rd inciting effect is not performed. As a result, in the character image production of this embodiment, the third character image G132 may be displayed first and the fourth character image G133 later, but the fourth character image G133 is displayed first. , the third character image G132 may not be displayed later. This corresponds to the execution order of the pseudo series and SP reach in the special figure variation performance. Therefore, through the character image effect in which the third character image G132 is displayed first and the fourth character image G133 is displayed later, the player can see that one pseudo series is performed first, and the SP reach is performed later. It is now possible to predict in advance what will happen.

As shown in FIG. 46(A), when the third character image G132 is displayed in the reservation character display area 50f (first character display area 50f1), the third inciting effect described above may be executed. be. In this embodiment, the scenario patterns "S3409" and "S3410" described above are used (see FIG. 38(B) and FIG. 38(C)). Then, as shown in FIG. 46(B), if the third inciting effect is successful, a character image effect using two third character images G132 is performed (see FIG. 46(C)). . This makes it possible to inform the player that there will be two pseudo consecutive executions after this.

8. Effects of the first embodiment As explained in detail above, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, two character images including the first character image G130 and the third character image G132 as shown in FIG. In the case where a character image effect indicating , it is possible to make the effect more lively than a character image effect of only one character image, the first character image G130 or the third character image G132. It has become possible to increase interest in the game.

Moreover, since the third character image G132 suggests the execution of one pseudo-run, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the character image production including the third character image G132. , the player can play the game while expecting to be set in a jackpot gaming state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 43, if the first character image G130 is further shown in the character image effect showing the third character image G132, the number of character images increases in the character image effect being executed, so the game It is possible to attract people's attention. Furthermore, since the first character image G130 suggests the possibility of being set to a jackpot gaming state, the player may not be able to see the first character image G130 before it is shown, as shown in FIG. 35(C). It is possible to play the game while expecting to be set to a jackpot game state more than when only the third character image G132 is used.

Furthermore, in the character image rendering showing the first character image G130 and the third character image G132, as shown in FIG. 44(B), when the first character image G130 changes to the second character image G131, The player is now able to play the game with greater expectations that the jackpot game state will be set than before the change. Moreover, it is possible to make the player aware that the first character image G130 may change to the second character image G131, and it is possible to improve the attention level of the character image effect showing the first character image G130. It becomes.

Further, as shown in FIG. 46, when the third character image G132 is further shown in the character image rendering that shows the third character image G132, the character image (the third character Since the number of images G132) increases, it is possible to attract the attention of the players. Moreover, since the number of times the pseudo-sequence will be executed will increase compared to before the third character image G132 is further shown, the player knows that the jackpot gaming state will be set even before the pseudo-sequence is executed. It is now possible to play the game with great expectations.

In addition, it is possible to create a text image effect related to the hold effect that displays the hold icon HA, and these effects can make it visually lively.

Further, as described above, the first inciting effect or the second inciting effect is performed after the first inciting effect is executed in the failure mode, or the first inciting effect or the second inciting effect is performed in the failure mode. There are times, such as when a second inciting effect is performed, in which the inciting effect is executed again after the character image effect is not executed after the inciting effect is executed. Therefore, even if the executed inciting effect does not lead to the execution of the character image effect, it is possible to make the player expect the execution of the subsequent inciting effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the effect.

Furthermore, the probability that the inciting effect will be performed again after the character image effect has not been performed differs depending on the type of character image for the character image effect suggested by the inciting effect. Specifically, for example, as described above, the execution probability of the first inciting effect after the first inciting effect is executed in a failure mode, and the probability of executing the first inciting effect after the second inciting effect is executed in a failure mode. The execution probabilities are different (see FIG. 34(A)). Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the character image effect being executed.

In addition, it is possible to create incitement effects (first incitement effect, second incitement effect, third incitement effect, and fourth incitement effect) regarding the text image effect associated with the hold effect that displays the hold icon HA, and these It is possible to create a lively appearance by using this effect.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 46, when a character image effect using the third character image G132 and the fourth character image G133 is executed, the game informs that two effects (pseudo consecutive and SP reach) will be performed. The person can be understood. Therefore, from the time such a character image effect is performed until the execution of a pseudo-sequence, it is possible to play while looking forward to the execution of that pseudo-sequence, and the period before the execution of the SP reach, the SP reach is It is possible to play the game while looking forward to the execution, and it is possible to improve the interest of the performance.

Furthermore, when a character image rendering showing the third character image G132 is executed, it is also possible to determine whether the fourth character image G133 is further shown in the character image rendering, or whether the fourth character image G133 is not displayed and the character image is It is possible to make it possible for the player to be interested in whether or not the execution of the performance ends. In other words, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the character image performance that is being executed.

Furthermore, based on the order in which the third character image G132 and the fourth character image G133 are displayed, the player can guess whether the execution of the pseudo-connection comes first or the execution of the SP reach comes first. .

9. Modification Example Next, a modification example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment will be described. In addition, in the description of the modification example, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Furthermore, the technical features in the first embodiment and the modified examples described below can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification.

In the first embodiment, the first inciting effect is performed while the character image effect using the third character image G132 is being performed. However, a configuration may also be adopted in which the third inciting effect is performed while the character image effect using the first character image G130 is being performed.

Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 47(A), when the first character image G130 is displayed in the reservation character display area 50f (first character display area 50f1), the third inciting effect described above is displayed. may be executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 47(B), if the third inciting effect is successful (the third completed image G124B is completed), the third character image G132 is also used in addition to the first character image G130. A character image effect is performed (see FIG. 47(C)).

In this way, when the third character image G132 is further shown in the character image rendering showing the first character image G130, the number of character images (third character image G132) increases in the character image rendering being executed. become. Therefore, it is possible to attract the attention of the players who are playing the game. Furthermore, since the third character image G132 is a character image that suggests the execution of one pseudo-run, the player can select the first character shown in FIG. 33(C) before the third character image G132 is shown. It is now possible to play the game with greater expectation that the jackpot game state will be set than when only the image G130 is used.

Furthermore, in the character image effect showing the first character image G130, if the first character image G130 changes to the second character image G131 as shown in FIGS. 41 and 44, the player can: Compared to before the change, it is now possible to play the game while highly expecting to be set in a jackpot gaming state. Moreover, it is possible to make the player aware that the first character image G130 may change to the second character image G131 while the character image effect showing the first character image G130 is being executed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the attention level of the character image rendering showing the first character image G130.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the character image presentation, the third character image G132 may be displayed first and the fourth character image G133 later; however, the fourth character image G133 is displayed first. The third character image G132 is not displayed later. However, in character image production, in addition to the case where the third character image G132 is displayed first and the fourth character image G133 is displayed later, the fourth character image G133 is displayed first and the third character image G132 may be displayed later (see FIG. 48).

In addition, in the case of such a configuration, the character image rendering using the fourth character image G133 suggests "SP reach" rather than the "pseudo-ren" which the character image rendering using the third character image G132 suggests execution. It is assumed that there is a relatively high possibility that a jackpot gaming state will be set.

Therefore, in the character image presentation, if the fourth character image G133 is displayed first and the third character image G132 is displayed later, the possibility of winning the jackpot is determined based on the display order. It is possible for the player to guess.

Further, in the first embodiment, a character image effect using two character images can be executed, but a character image effect using three or more character images can be executed.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the advantageous gaming state is the jackpot gaming state, but there are also gaming states other than the jackpot gaming state, such as a low probability high base gaming state, a high probability high base gaming state, and a high probability low base gaming state. But that's fine.

Further, in the first embodiment, the predetermined display area, the reservation character display area 50f, is located within the display section 50a and above the reservation icon display area 50d. However, it may be an area other than the upper part of the reserved icon display area 50d (specifically, for example, a lower area, a right area, or a left area). Alternatively, it may be an area that at least partially overlaps with the pending icon display area 50d. Alternatively, it may be an area within the display section 50a that is not in the vicinity of the pending icon display area 50d.

Further, a predetermined display area may be provided on a display device (display means) other than the display unit 50a where the hold icon HA is displayed. In other words, a predetermined display area may be provided on a display means different from the display means showing the reservation information. In such a case, for example, the "display means for indicating pending information" is controlled by a main control board (gaming control means) equipped with a gaming RAM (storage means), and the "display means for indicating pending information" is The "display means" may have a configuration in which execution is controlled by a performance control board (performance execution means). According to this configuration, when a special figure-related random number is stored in the gaming RAM due to a winning in the starting slot, the pending information is promptly displayed using the display means without generating or transmitting a command. In addition, it is possible to avoid burdening the main control board with executing character image rendering using character image display.

Further, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which the execution of both the "display means for indicating pending information" and the "display means different from the display means for indicating pending information" is controlled by the main control board (gaming control means). Further, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which the execution of both the "display means for displaying pending information" and the "display means different from the display means for indicating pending information" is controlled by the performance control board (performance execution means).

In addition, in the first embodiment, the special effects are pseudo-reach and SP reach, but effects that suggest that there is a relatively high possibility of being set in an advantageous gaming state, such as reach, N reach, and development effects, can also be used. Effects other than pseudo-reach or SP reach, such as, etc., may also be used.

Further, in the first embodiment, the special suggestion display is the first character image G130 representing the character string "Chance" and the second character image G131 representing the character string "Very Hot". However, for example, characters other than the first character image G130 and the second character image G131, such as the character string "opportunity", the character string "super hot", and the character string "heat", which suggest the possibility of being set in an advantageous gaming state. It can also be a text image.

Further, in the first embodiment, the suggestion display is a character image indicating a character string, but it may be an image using a picture (illustration) of a character or a figure, for example. Furthermore, displays other than images may be used, such as a display using a dot matrix, a display using a 7-segment display, or a display using one or more light emitting means. Furthermore, a display using one or more colors, or a display in which the light emitting mode is lit or blinks may be used.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, for the "pseudo-run", after the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a stop mode other than "reach eye", the character string "pseudo-run" is displayed. The medium effect pattern EZ2 using the image G120 is temporarily stopped and displayed, and furthermore, the image G121 indicating the character string "pseudo series x 1" is displayed on the display section 50a. However, the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 may be temporarily stopped and displayed in a "reach eye" stop mode. Further, after the left effect pattern EZ1 and the middle effect pattern EZ2 are temporarily stopped and displayed, the right effect pattern EZ3 using the image G120 may be temporarily stopped and displayed. Further, after the middle effect pattern EZ2 and the right effect pattern EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed, the left effect pattern EZ1 using the image G120 may be temporarily stopped and displayed.

Further, as the medium effect pattern EZ2, for example, an image of a display mode other than the above-mentioned image G120, such as a character string other than the character string "pseudo-ren", a picture (illustration) of a character, a figure, etc., may be temporarily stopped. Further, the normally used medium effect pattern EZ2 may be temporarily stopped. Alternatively, the image G121 may be displayed on the display section 50a without temporarily stopping the medium effect pattern EZ2 (during the variable display).

Alternatively, an image in a display mode other than the image G121, such as a picture (illustration) of a character or the like, may be displayed on the display section 50a. Furthermore, the left effect pattern EZ1, the middle effect pattern EZ2, and the right effect pattern EZ3 may be variably displayed again without displaying the image G121 on the display section 50a.

In addition, in the first embodiment, during one variable display of the special symbol, the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are being displayed in a variable manner are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the effect is displayed in a variable manner again. Then, after the temporary stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for the pseudo series, an image G121 indicating the character string "Pseudo series x 1" is displayed to indicate the first pseudo series. However, it may be configured to indicate the number of re-variations, that is, the second variation, of the three production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 in conjunction with the pseudo-continuation, instead of the number of pseudo-continuations. Specifically, for example, instead of the image G121, an image including a character string indicating the second variation count, such as a character string "2 times", a number "2", a character string "x2", etc., may be displayed. Can be mentioned.

In addition, after the temporary stop display of the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for the pseudo series, an image indicating the character string "Pseudo series x 2" is displayed to indicate the second pseudo series. However, it may be configured to indicate the number of times the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 change for the third time in conjunction with the pseudo-continuation, instead of the number of pseudo-continuations. Specifically, for example, instead of the above image, there is a configuration in which an image including a character string indicating the third variation count, such as a character string "3 times", a number "3", a character string "x3", etc. is displayed. It will be done.

Further, after the temporary stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for the pseudo series, an image indicating the character string "Pseudo series x 3" is displayed to indicate the third pseudo series. However, instead of the number of pseudo-continuations, it may be configured to indicate the number of times the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 change for the fourth time in conjunction with the pseudo-continuation. Specifically, for example, instead of the above image, there is a configuration in which an image including a character string indicating the number of changes for the fourth time, such as a character string "4 times", a number "4", a character string "x4", etc. is displayed. It will be done.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the configuration is such that a pseudo series can be executed up to three times during one variable display of a special symbol. However, the maximum number of pseudo-runs may be set to four or more times. Furthermore, two times may be set as the maximum number of pseudo-runs.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the character image effect is a so-called "pre-read effect," but it may also be a character image effect that can be executed during the special figure variation effect. In that case, for example, if various inciting effects are performed during the special drawing holding effect and it is a successful inciting effect, a character image corresponding to the inciting effect that was performed is displayed above the icon TA. An example is a configuration in which image presentation is performed.

Further, in the first embodiment, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects (determines) execution of the inciting performance (first inciting performance, second inciting performance, third inciting performance, fourth inciting performance), and furthermore, When "success mode" is selected (determined) as the mode of inciting effect, a character image effect using the corresponding character images (first character image, second character image, third character image, fourth character image) is performed. The configuration was configured to execute. In other words, the configuration is such that the execution of the character image effect is determined after determining whether or not to perform the inciting effect and the manner in which it is to be performed. However, a configuration may also be adopted in which the execution of the character image effect is determined first, and then whether or not the corresponding inciting effect is to be executed and the manner in which it is executed are determined respectively.

In addition, in the first embodiment, each time the hold icon HA moves across the display area 50d and is displayed, it is determined whether or not the first inciting effect (or the second inciting effect) is to be executed, and the manner in which the first inciting effect is to be executed. The configuration is such that the performance control microcomputer 121 can select (determine). However, for example, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not to execute the first inciting effect (or the second inciting effect), such as the character image effect using the third character image G132, and the manner in which it is executed. It may also be configured to be managed using scenarios.

Furthermore, the performance control microcomputer 121 is configured to be able to manage whether or not the third inciting effect (or fourth inciting effect) is to be executed, and the manner in which it is executed, based on a scenario. However, for example, like a character image effect using the first character image G130, effect control is performed on whether or not to execute the third inciting effect (or fourth inciting effect) and the manner in which the third inciting effect is executed at each execution timing. The configuration may be such that the microcomputer 121 selects the settings.

Further, in the first embodiment, if a character image effect is being performed together with the currently displayed hold icon HA, the character image effect is not performed together with the other hold icons HA. In other words, the configuration is such that a character image effect can be executed with at most one pending icon HA out of the currently displayed pending icons HA. However, a configuration may be adopted in which the character image effect can be executed for each of the plurality of pending icons HA not exceeding the plurality of pending icons HA being displayed. Specifically, for example, the plurality of pending icons HA that are being displayed may be used as the "execution target icons".

In addition, in the first embodiment, when neither the first inciting effect nor the second inciting effect is executed, the distribution rate for the execution of the first inciting effect (or the second inciting effect) is set to the first inciting effect in a failure mode. When the inciting effect has been executed, the failure mode is different from when the second inciting effect has been executed. However, as in the case of "displaying the first character image or second character image" shown in FIG. 34(A) (or FIG. 36(A)), the first inciting effect and the second inciting effect are The same distribution rate may be used for the execution of the first inciting effect (or the second inciting effect) regardless of whether it is executed or not. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 34(B) (or FIG. 36(B)), when executing the first inciting performance (or the second inciting performance), the distribution rate of the success mode is set to "0", that is, the success mode Although the configuration is such that the success mode is not selected, a configuration may be adopted in which the success mode can be selected.

Further, in the first embodiment, the pachinko game machine PY1, which is so-called "first type" or "DigiPachi", is shown as the game machine. However, gaming machines are classified into so-called "Third Type" pachinko machines, which are called "rights property", and so-called "Third Type" pachinko machines that have both the characteristics of the "First Type" Pachinko gaming machines and the characteristics of the "Second Type" Pachinko gaming machines. It may also be used as a pachinko game machine that is said to be a "mix of 1 type and 2 types." Alternatively, the pachinko game machine may be a so-called "ST machine" in which the probability of winning is controlled to be high during a special time (ST) period.

10. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The following inventions (Inventions A1 to A6, Inventions B1 to B3, and Inventions C1 to C3) are shown in the above embodiments. In the description of the invention described below, corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiments, and symbols used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

Invention A1 is
A setting means (game control microcomputer 101 that executes the jackpot game control process in step S106) that can set an advantageous gaming state (jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player;
A performance execution means (performance control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined performance,
The performance execution means is
A special effect (pseudo-association) suggesting that the possibility of being set to the advantageous gaming state is relatively high, and a predetermined display (text image) in a predetermined display area (such as the reservation text display area 50f). It is possible to perform the display effects (text and image effects) shown in the table below.
The predetermined display includes a special effect suggestion display (third character image G132) that suggests execution of the special effect;
The gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) is characterized in that the display performance may include a plurality of displays including the special performance suggestion display.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since it is possible to attract the player's attention to the display performance that shows the special performance suggestion display that suggests the execution of the special performance, it is possible to draw the attention of the player to the display performance that shows the special performance suggestion display that suggests the execution of the special performance. If this is done, the player's attention is likely to be drawn to these multiple displays. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the performance effect and improve the interest of the performance compared to a display performance that only shows a special performance suggestion display that suggests the execution of a special performance.

Invention A2 is
The gaming machine according to the above-mentioned invention A1,
The predetermined display includes a specific suggestion display (first character image G130, second character image G131) that suggests the possibility of being set to the advantageous gaming state;
The gaming machine is characterized in that, in the display performance, when the special performance suggestion display is shown, the specific suggestion display may be further shown.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, if a specific suggestion display is further shown in the display performance that shows the special performance suggestion display, the number of displays increases in the display performance being executed, so that it is possible to attract the player's attention. It is possible. Furthermore, since the specific suggestion display is a display that suggests the possibility of being set in an advantageous gaming state, the player is more likely to be in an advantageous gaming state than when only the special performance suggestion display was displayed before the specific suggestion display was shown. It is possible to play the game with great expectations that the setting will be made.

Invention A3 is
The gaming machine according to invention A2 above,
The specific suggestion display includes a first suggestion display (first character image G130) and a second suggestion display (second suggestion display) that suggests that the advantageous gaming state is more likely to be set than the first suggestion display. There is a character image G131) and
In the display performance, when the special performance suggestion display and the first suggestion display are shown, the first suggestion display may sometimes change to the second suggestion display. .

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the first suggestion display changes to the second suggestion display in a display performance that shows the special performance suggestion display and the first suggestion display, the player can , it is possible to play the game while highly expecting to be set in an advantageous gaming state. Moreover, during the execution of the special effect suggestion display and the display effect showing the first suggestion display, it is possible to make the player aware that the first suggestion display may change to the second suggestion display, and the first suggestion display It is possible to improve the attention level of the display effect showing the display.

Invention A4 is
The gaming machine according to the above-mentioned invention A1,
The predetermined display includes a first suggestion display (first character image G130) and a second suggestion display (second suggestion display) that suggests that the advantageous gaming state is more likely to be set than the first suggestion display. There is a character image G131) and
In the display performance, when the first suggestion display is displayed, there are times when the special performance suggestion display is further shown and times when the first suggestion display changes to the second suggestion display. This is a gaming machine with special features.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, if the special effect suggestion display is further shown in the display effect showing the first suggestion display, execution of the special effect is guaranteed, so the player can It is possible to play the game while expecting that an advantageous gaming state will be set before the execution of the performance. On the other hand, when the first suggestion display changes to the second suggestion display in a display effect showing the first suggestion display, the player expects to be set in a more advantageous gaming state than before the change. It is possible to play games.

That is, the gaming machine having the above configuration has a wide variety of modes (routes) that can be advanced after the display performance indicating the first suggestion display is executed. Furthermore, these aspects include those with mutually different functionality. Therefore, when a display performance indicating the first suggestion display is performed, the player is likely to be interested in the subsequent aspect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the performance.

Invention A5 is
The gaming machine according to the above-mentioned invention A1,
The gaming machine is characterized in that, in the display performance, when the special performance suggestion display is shown, the special performance suggestion display may be further shown.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the special performance suggestion display is further shown in the display performance showing the special performance suggestion display, the number of displays increases in the display performance being executed, thereby attracting the player's attention. is possible. Moreover, since the number of special effects that will be executed will increase compared to before the special effect suggestion display is further shown, the player will have great expectations that the game will be set to an advantageous gaming state even before the special effect is executed. It is possible to play games.

Invention A6 is
A gaming machine according to any one of the above-mentioned inventions A1, A2, A3, A4 and A5,
Equipped with a storage means (special figure reservation storage unit 105) capable of storing determination information (special figure related random numbers) acquired when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to execute an information display effect (hold effect) that displays information (hold icon HA) based on the number of the determination information stored in the storage means,
The gaming machine is characterized in that during execution of the information display performance, the display performance may be executed based on the determination information stored in the storage means.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to make the display performance related to the information display performance, and it is possible to make the display performance visually lively.

Invention B1 is
Equipped with a performance execution means (performance control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined performance,
The performance execution means is
A display effect (character image effect) that shows a predetermined display (first character image G130, etc.) in a predetermined display area (such as the reservation character display area 50f), and a suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the display effect is to be performed. (inciting performance) can be executed,
This gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) is characterized in that, if the display performance is not performed after the suggestive performance is executed, the suggestive performance may be executed again afterwards.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if the display effect is not executed after the suggestive effect is executed, the suggestive effect may be executed again afterwards. Therefore, even if the executed suggestion performance does not lead to the execution of the display performance, it is possible to make the player expect the execution of the subsequent suggestion performance, and it is possible to improve the interest of the performance.

Invention B2 is
The gaming machine according to the above-mentioned invention B1,
Equipped with a setting means (game control microcomputer 101 that executes the jackpot game control process in step S106) that can set an advantageous gaming state (jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player,
The predetermined display includes a plurality of types of displays (a first character image G130 and a second character image G131) with different expectations set in the advantageous gaming state,
The above-mentioned suggestive performance is
capable of suggesting the predetermined display type of the display effect;
The gaming machine is characterized in that the probability that the suggestive performance will be executed again after the display performance is not performed varies depending on the type of the predetermined display of the display performance suggested by the suggestive performance. be.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the probability that the suggestion performance will be executed again after the display performance has not been performed differs depending on the type of predetermined display regarding the display performance suggested by the suggestion performance. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's attention to the suggested performance that is executed.

Invention B3 is
The gaming machine according to the above-mentioned invention B1 or invention B2,
Equipped with a storage means (special figure reservation storage unit 105) capable of storing determination information (special figure related random numbers) acquired when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to execute an information display effect (hold effect) that displays information (hold icon HA) based on the number of the determination information stored in the storage means,
The gaming machine is characterized in that during execution of the information display performance, the suggestion performance may be executed based on the determination information stored in the storage means.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to provide a suggestive presentation related to the information display presentation, and it is possible to make the game visually lively by these presentations.

Invention C1 is
Equipped with a performance execution means (performance control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined performance,
The performance execution means is
The first effect (pseudo-ren), the second effect (SP reach), and the display effect (character image performance) can be executed, respectively.
The predetermined display includes a first performance suggestion display (third character image G132) that suggests execution of the first performance, and a second performance suggestion display (fourth character image G133) that suggests execution of the second performance. ) and
The performance execution means is
The gaming machine (Pachinko gaming machine PY1) is characterized in that the display performance that shows the first performance suggestion display and the second performance suggestion display is sometimes executed in the predetermined display area.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, for example, after performing either one of the display effect indicating the first effect suggestion display and the display effect indicating the second effect suggestion display alone, the other one is executed independently. Also, the player can grasp at the same timing that two performances (a first performance and a second performance) are to be executed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the performance.

Invention C2 is
The gaming machine according to the above invention C1,
Equipped with a setting means (game control microcomputer 101 that executes the jackpot game control process in step S106) that can set an advantageous gaming state (jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player,
The degree of expectation set in the advantageous gaming state is different between the first performance and the second performance,
The performance execution means is
When executing the display effects showing the first effect suggestion display and the second effect suggestion display, the first effect suggestion display and the second effect suggestion display are executed in an order determined according to the expectation level. This is a gaming machine characterized by the fact that there are times when each of them is shown.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a display effect indicating one of the first effect suggestion display and the second effect suggestion display is executed, it is difficult to determine whether the other suggestion display is further shown or whether the other suggestion display is further shown. It is possible for the player to be interested in whether the execution of the display performance ends without the suggestion display being shown. In other words, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the display performance that is being executed.

Furthermore, the player can estimate the possibility of being set to an advantageous gaming state based on the order in which the first performance suggestion display and the second performance suggestion display are displayed.

Invention C3 is
The gaming machine according to the above invention C1,
The execution timings are different between the first performance and the second performance,
The performance execution means is
When executing the display effect showing the first effect suggestion display and the second effect suggestion display, the first effect suggestion display and the second effect suggestion display are respectively executed in a predetermined order according to the timing. This is a gaming machine characterized by the fact that it sometimes shows.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a display effect indicating one of the first effect suggestion display and the second effect suggestion display is executed, it is difficult to determine whether the other suggestion display is further shown or whether the other suggestion display is further shown. It is possible for the player to be interested in whether the execution of the display performance ends without the suggestion display being shown. In other words, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the display performance that is being executed.

Further, based on the order in which the first performance suggestion display and the second performance suggestion display are displayed, the player can guess whether the first performance is executed first or the second performance is executed first. .

50f...Character display area for reservation (predetermined display area)
50f1...First character display area 50f2...Second character display area 50f3...Third character display area 50f4...Fourth character display area 101...Game control microcomputer 105...Special figure reservation storage unit (storage means)
105a...Special figure 1 reservation storage section 105b...Special figure 2 reservation storage section 120...Sub control board (effect execution means)
121... Production control microcomputer G130... First character image (predetermined display, specific suggestion display, first suggestion display)
G131...Second character image (predetermined display, specific suggestion display, second suggestion display)
G132...Third character image (predetermined display, special effect suggestion display, first effect suggestion display)
G133...Fourth character image (predetermined display, second production suggestion display)
HA…Hold icon (information)
PY1...Pachinko machine

Claims (1)

special pattern variable display means capable of variably displaying a special pattern;
a setting means capable of setting an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player;
A performance execution means capable of executing a predetermined performance,
The performance execution means is
A specific display can be executed during the variable display of the special symbol,
A predetermined image can be displayed in a predetermined display area above the specific display being executed ,
It is possible to perform a suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the predetermined image is additionally displayed;
The predetermined images include a first image that suggests that the advantageous gaming state may be set, and a first image that suggests that the advantageous gaming state is more likely to be set than the first image. There is a second image and
The suggestive effects include a first suggestive effect that suggests whether the first image is additionally displayed, and a second suggestive effect that suggests whether the second image is additionally displayed,
When the first image or the second image is additionally displayed in the predetermined display area, neither the first suggestion effect nor the second suggestion effect is performed during the display;
A gaming machine characterized in that when the first image is additionally displayed in the predetermined display area, the first image may thereafter change to the second image.

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