JP7426144B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, some gaming machines are configured to be able to execute a plurality of advance notice performances that can take a plurality of different modes with a high degree of expectation of being in an advantageous state. For example, in Patent Document 1, a pending icon displayed in a pending effect is displayed in a different manner depending on the degree of expectation of being in an advantageous state, and a predetermined reach effect is performed in a different manner depending on the degree of expectation of being in an advantageous state. This is disclosed.

JP2020-081695A

By the way, as mentioned above, there is room for improvement in gaming machines that can execute multiple preview effects that can take multiple different modes with a high degree of expectation of being in an advantageous state, in order to further improve the level of interest. .

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

The gaming machine according to the present invention includes:
A plurality of types of preview performances including a first preview performance and a second preview performance can be executed as a preview performance that can take a plurality of modes in which the degree of expectation of being in an advantageous state differs from each other,
A first case where the first preview performance and the second preview performance are performed during a first period, and a second case where the first preview performance and the second preview performance are performed over a second period that is longer than the first period. can be,
The degree of expectation of the advantageous state is different between the first case and the second case,
The first preview performance is more likely to be performed in a high expectation mode in which the expectation of the advantageous state is higher in the first case than in the second case,
The second preview performance is characterized in that it is more difficult to perform in the high expectation mode in the first case than in the second case.

According to the present invention, a gaming machine is provided that can improve gaming interest through 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 an example of a hit determination table, (B) is an example of a regular pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is an example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is an example of a reach determination table. This is an example of a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. This is an example of a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. This is an example of a look-ahead determination table. This is an example of a jackpot game control table. It is an explanatory diagram of a gaming state. It is an explanatory diagram showing a concrete example of production mode. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of normal variation of special figure variation performance. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach of the special figure variation effect. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of SP reach of the special figure variation effect. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a hold performance. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a movable body effect. It is an explanatory view showing 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. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern X determination table according to the first embodiment. It is a look-ahead X determination table according to the first embodiment. It is a prefetch effect execution selection table according to the first embodiment. This is a preliminary zone performance selection table. This is a continuous zone effect selection table. It is a time chart showing an example of advance zone performance and continuous zone performance. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating specific aspects of icon change production and chance character production. It is a diagram showing how a preliminary zone effect is performed. It is a diagram showing how a preliminary zone effect is performed. It is a diagram showing how a continuous shooting zone effect is performed. It is a diagram showing how a continuous shooting zone effect is performed.

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

<Basic embodiment>
The gaming machine of the present invention will be described later in the first embodiment and thereafter, but first, a basic embodiment that is the basis of the first embodiment and thereafter will be described. In the basic embodiment, pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be specifically explained.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a gaming machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. The game machine frame 2 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which a game board unit YU to be described later is attached, and a front frame 23m rotatably supported by the game board mounting frame 2A via a hinge 2B. The front frame 23m can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 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. The transparent plate 23t only needs to be able to visually recognize the gaming area 6 from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

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

A first input device (hereinafter referred to as "normal button") 40 that can be pressed down is provided on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 in front of the upper plate 34 . In addition, a second input device (hereinafter referred to as a "special button") 41 that can be pressed downward is provided on the right decorative body 32 that is formed to protrude forward from the right edge of the surface of the front frame 23m. .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By the way, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball hits the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random numbers (an example of determination information) for performing a special drawing lottery etc. are generated. May be obtained. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in a special figure reservation storage unit 105, which will be described later, as a special figure reservation. In addition, in the following, the various random numbers obtained by winning (balls entering) the game ball into the first starting port 11 are referred to as "special drawing 1 related random numbers", and the various random numbers obtained by winning the game ball into the second starting port 12 The various random numbers obtained by (ball entry) are referred to as "special map 2 related random numbers." Here, the special figure 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage section 105a in the special figure reservation storage section 105 as the special figure 1 reservation. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage section 105b in the special figure reservation storage section 105 as the special figure 2 reservation. The number of special figure 1 reservations that can be stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a (number of special figure 1 reservations) and the number of special figure 2 reservations that can be stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b (number of special figure 2 reservations). An upper limit (four in this embodiment) is set. The upper limit of the number of special figures 1 and the number of special figures 2 reserved can be changed as appropriate, and the upper limit may be set to "none". In addition, hereinafter, the special map 1 reservation and the special map 2 reservation are collectively referred to as "special map reservation", and the number of special diagrams 1 and 2 reserved are collectively referred to as "the number of special diagrams reserved". In addition, the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers are collectively referred to as "special figure related random numbers."

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

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

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

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

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

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, a regular symbol random number (an example of determination information) for performing a regular symbol lottery may be acquired. This random number is stored in the below-mentioned normal pattern holding storage section 106 on the condition that the variable display of the normal pattern or the auxiliary game is not executed. An upper limit (four in the present embodiment) is set for the number of standard patterns that can be stored in the standard pattern storage unit 106 (the number of standard patterns held). The upper limit of the number of reserved general drawings can be changed as appropriate, and the upper limit may be set to "none". In addition, below, the normal pattern random number acquired by the game ball passing through the gate 13 is also referred to as the "normal pattern related random number." Further, in this embodiment, a general pattern reservation display for displaying the number of general pattern reservations is not provided, but a general pattern reservation display device may be added to the display devices 8. As the general figure reservation display, it is possible to employ, for example, one having the same configuration as the special figure reservation display 83.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Furthermore, the pachinko game machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies power to the main control board 100, sub-control board 120, 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/OFF operation of the power switch 191 switches the power on/off. Note that the main control board 100 may be provided with a backup power circuit for the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100, or the sub-control board 120 may be provided with a backup power circuit for the performance RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120.

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

The gaming ROM 103 stores programs for performing main control main processing, main side timer interrupt processing, etc., which will be described later. In addition, the gaming ROM 103 includes a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, a look-ahead determination table, a jackpot game control table, a hit determination table, and a regular pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, which will be described later. , auxiliary game control table, etc. are stored. Note that the gaming 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.

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

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

The first starting port sensor 11a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first starting port 11. The second starting port sensor 12a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting port 12. The general winning hole sensor 10a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the general winning hole 10. The general winning hole sensor 10a is provided for each general winning hole 10. The gate sensor 13a is provided at the gate 13 and detects a game ball passing through the gate 13. The first big winning hole sensor 14a detects the game ball that has won in the first big winning hole 14. The second big winning hole sensor 15a detects the game ball that has won the second big winning hole 15. The specific area sensor 16a detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 16 (entered the specific area 16). The non-specific area sensor 17a detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 17 (entered the non-specific area 17). When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal according to the detected content to the main control board 100.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the production ROM 123 stores programs for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1ms timer interrupt processing, 10ms timer interrupt processing, etc., which will be described later. Note that the performance ROM 123 may be externally attached.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The various switches connected to the sub-control board 120 include a normal button detection switch 40a 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 according to the detected content to the sub-control board 120. Note that the type and number of switches connected to the sub-control board 120 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

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

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

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

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

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

When the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a series of games such as this (general drawing lottery, variable display of general drawings, auxiliary game), the pachinko game machine PY1 obtains general drawing related random numbers when the general drawing starting condition is satisfied. 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 for determining a hit. Random numbers are also called judgment information. A range is appropriately set for the random number.

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

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

The regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table includes a regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state and a regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the time saving state. There is a short-time regular map fluctuation pattern determination table). It should be noted that it is not necessary to divide the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table for each gaming state.

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

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

The elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game component) include various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. Each of these elements is associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). The pachinko game machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game according to the auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 9(C) based on the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). The auxiliary game control table is associated with a game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. Note that the number of openings and opening time for each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

In the pachinko game machine PY1, the opening time of the electric chew 12D is made different between the auxiliary game in the non-time-saving state and the auxiliary game in the time-saving state. For example, in an auxiliary game in a non-time-saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened for a first opening time (a time during which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the electric chew 12D (for example, 0.08 seconds)). In the following, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as the "short opening auxiliary game". In addition, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened for a second opening time that is longer than the first opening time (a time during which it is easy to make the game ball enter the electric chew 12D (for example, 3.0 seconds)). Open. In the following, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also referred to as the "long opening auxiliary game". Note that the opening time of the electric chew 12D may be the same in the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state.

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

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

In addition, below, when a game ball enters the first starting port 11, it is referred to as "establishment of the first starting condition", and when a gaming ball enters the second starting port 12, it is referred to as "establishment of the second starting condition". That's what it means. Further, "the first starting condition is met" and "the second starting condition is met" are collectively referred to as "the starting condition is met." In addition, the losing symbols of the special symbols are also referred to as "losing special symbols" to distinguish them from the losing symbols of the above-mentioned ordinary 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 (special pattern drawing, variable display of special pattern, jackpot game, and setting of gaming state). Perform various judgments regarding random numbers. As shown in FIG. 8(B), the special pattern related random numbers to be acquired include special pattern random numbers (jackpot random numbers), jackpot pattern type random numbers, reach random numbers, and special pattern fluctuation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number for determining a jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number for determining reach. The special symbol variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Random numbers are also called judgment information. Each random number has an appropriate range.

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

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

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

The jackpot symbol type determination table shows the types of special symbols that are variably displayed (Special Figure 1/Special Figure 2), in other words, the prize that causes the jackpot symbol type determination (the prize that causes the jackpot symbol type determination) It is associated with the type of starting port (first starting port 11/second starting port 12) in which the starting port was performed. That is, the jackpot symbol type determination table includes a jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing a variable display of special figure 1, and a jackpot symbol type determination table used when performing a variable display of special figure 2. There is a symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

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

For example, as shown in FIG. 10(B), the distribution ratio of jackpot symbol types based on jackpot symbol type determination for special drawing 1 is 10% for jackpot symbol A, 40% for jackpot symbol B, and 50% for jackpot symbol C. %. In addition, the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type based on the jackpot symbol type determination for the special drawing 2 is that the jackpot symbol X is 100%. 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 is used to determine whether or not to generate a reach in the special figure variation effect described later, in accordance with the reach judgment table as shown in FIG. 10 (C) when the result of jackpot judgment is a loss. It is a judgment.

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

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

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

The special pattern variation pattern determination table is the type of special symbol that displays a variable display that is subject to judgment (special pattern 1/special pattern 2), in other words, the starting opening where the winning that is the cause of the special pattern variation pattern determination is made. (first starting port 11/second starting port 12). That is, the special figure variation pattern judgment table includes a special figure variation pattern judgment table (special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table: Figure 11) used when performing the variable display of special figure 1, and a variable display of special figure 2. There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used when performing this. Note that the special symbol variation pattern determination table does not need to be divided according to the type of special symbol (special symbol 1/special symbol 2).

Each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is also associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table includes a special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table used in the non-time saving state (non-time saving special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table), and a special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table used in the time saving state. There is a 1 variation pattern determination table (time saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table). On the other hand, regarding the special figure 2 variation pattern judgment table, there is also a special figure 2 variation pattern judgment table used in the non-time saving state (special figure 2 variation pattern judgment table for non-time saving) and a special figure 2 variation pattern judgment table used in the time saving state. There is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table). Note that the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table does not need to be divided for each gaming state.

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

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

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

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

3-2-5. Pre-reading Judgment The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs pre-reading judgment based on the acquired special figure related random number according to the pre-reading judgment table as shown in FIG. The look-ahead determination is performed before the jackpot determination (specifically, for example, when winning a prize in the starting slot). The look-ahead determination includes, for example, determining whether the special symbol random number is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, determining which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined to be in the jackpot symbol type determination, and determining whether the special symbol random number is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot symbol type determination. There is a determination as to which special figure variation pattern the figure variation pattern random number is determined to be in the special figure variation pattern determination. The pre-reading determination table is associated with the type of starting opening (first starting opening 11/second starting opening 12) related to the starting winning prize. That is, the pre-reading determination table includes a pre-reading determination table when winning in the first starting opening 11 (first reading determining table) and a pre-reading determining table when winning in the second starting opening 12 (second pre-reading determination table). There is. Since the first starting port 11 is the starting port that triggers the lottery of the special drawing 1, the first pre-reading determination table can also be called the special drawing 1 pre-reading determination table. Further, since the second starting port 12 is the starting port that triggers the lottery of the special figure 2, the second pre-reading determination table can also be referred to as the special pattern 2 pre-reading determination table. Note that the pre-reading determination table does not need to be divided according to the type of starting port (first starting port 11/second starting port 12).

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

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

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

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

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

The jackpot game A shown in FIG. 14 is executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is jackpot symbol A, and the jackpot game B is executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is jackpot symbol B. The jackpot game C can be executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol C, and the jackpot game X can be executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol X. (See FIG. 10(B)).

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

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

The distribution member 16k is controlled in a constant operating manner (that is, the specific area 16 is controlled in a constant opening/closing manner). For example, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the second big prize opening 15 starts opening, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3(B)). Therefore, in a round game in which the second big prize opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second big prize opening 15, the time and the period during which the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state. From the relationship with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to cause the game ball to enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in a round game in which the second big winning hole 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second big winning hole 15, and the time and timing during which the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state. Due to the relationship with timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to cause the game ball to enter the specific area 16). In this way, the combination of the fixed operation mode of the distribution member 16k (the fixed opening/closing mode of the specific area 16) and the opening/closing mode of the second big prize opening 15 in the jackpot game allows the game balls to be distributed to the specific area in the jackpot game. It is possible to set the difficulty (ease) of entering 16. Note that the operating mode of the distribution member 16k can be changed as appropriate. When another operating mode is shown in the description of "Characteristics of Pachinko Game Machine PY1" to be described later, it is assumed that this operating mode is adopted in Pachinko gaming machine PY1.

In addition, during the jackpot game, the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k are set 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 activated jackpot is called a "V long jackpot", and the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in a second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16. A jackpot is called a "V short jackpot."

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, in the time saving state, compared to the non-time saving state, 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. In other words, three points are set to be advantageous to the player regarding the game related to the common map. However, only some of these points may be set advantageously for this player. Moreover, the special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving state does not have to be such that a special figure variation pattern with a short special figure variation time is more easily selected than that in the non-time saving state.

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

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

4-1. Production Mode First, the production mode will be explained. The 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. Further, when the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demo video G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. is displayed. Settings related to effects include volume settings for sounds output from the speaker 52, brightness settings for the display section 50a, and frequency settings for effects to be performed.

The normal production mode can be set when a special symbol variation production is being performed in the "low probability low base gaming state" or the "high probability low base gaming state", and is a production mode that indicates a non-time saving state. be. The normal presentation mode includes, for example, a first normal presentation mode in which a background image representing a daytime mountain scene (normal daytime background image G102) is displayed on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-1). 16(B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image representing an evening mountain scene (evening normal background image G103) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and FIG. 16(B-2). -3) As shown in 3), there is a third normal performance mode in which a background image representing a mountain scenery at night (normal nighttime background image G104) is displayed on the display section 50a. It can be switched on the condition that the special figure variation effect is performed once or multiple times. Furthermore, each of the first to third normal performance modes includes a normal first stage performance mode before the reach is established in the special symbol variation performance, and a normal second stage performance mode after the reach is established. In the normal first stage production mode, any one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the nighttime normal background image G104 is displayed on the display section 50a, but in the normal second stage production mode, depending on the type of reach A dedicated background image will be displayed. Furthermore, a 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 production mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-4), a background image representing the universe (probability variation background image G105) is displayed on the display section 50a. Furthermore, the probability variable performance mode includes a probability variable first stage performance mode before the reach is established in the special symbol fluctuation performance, and a probability variable second stage performance mode after the reach is established. In the probability variable first stage production mode, the probability variation background image G105 is displayed on the display section 50a, but in the probability variation second stage production mode, a dedicated background image according to the type of reach is displayed.

The time-saving performance mode is a performance mode that can be set when the special symbol variation performance is 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 paid out prize balls are displayed. A jackpot ending effect is performed in which the total prize ball count image G112 is displayed.

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

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

In addition, in the special figure variation production, in addition to the variable display of production symbols, there are various displays such as the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 same icon TA (also referred to as the pending icon TA) that is the same as the pending icon HA in response to the start of the special figure variation effect. Note that an icon different from the pending icon HA may be displayed as the icon TA.

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

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

In the hold effect, when the game ball enters the first starting slot 11 when the special figure 1 hold count is "0", the special figure fluctuation effect is started, and for example, as shown in FIG. 20(B), the icon The icon TA is displayed in the display area 50e. Then, when two more game balls enter the first starting slot 11 during the special figure variation performance, as shown in FIG. 20(C), the first display area 50d1 and the second display area of the reserved icon display area 50d A hold icon HA is displayed at 50d2, and the player is informed that the special figure 1 hold count is "2". After that, when the special figure variation effect is finished and a new special figure variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 20(D), the hold icon displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d HA moves to the icon display area 50e and is displayed as the icon TA, and the hold icon HA that was displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d moves to the first display area 50d1 and is displayed. Then, the player is informed that the special figure 1 pending number is "1". Both the icon TA and the pending icon HA are displays indicating that there is a right to determine a jackpot that occurs when a game ball enters the first starting hole 11 or the second starting hole 12. The icon TA is appropriately hidden (erased) in response to the jackpot determination being performed and the result being notified. Further, the icon TA and the pending icon HA do not necessarily need to be displayed all the time. For example, at the start of the special figure fluctuation effect (when the change of the effect pattern starts) and at the end of the special figure change effect (when the changed effect pattern is stopped and displayed), the icon TA and the hold icon HA are It is also possible to display these items and hide them during SP reach. For example, the icon TA may be displayed during SP reach, and the pending icon HA may be hidden.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the look-ahead performance, for example, if the result of the look-ahead determination for the special drawing 1 hold is a "jackpot", the hold icon HA, which is normally displayed as ``O'', in the hold icon display area 50d, as shown in FIG. 20(C). may be displayed as "☆". Further, when the result of the pre-reading determination is "lost", the hold icon HA may be displayed as "☆" as a so-called fake effect. In this way, a look-ahead effect in which the pending icon HA and the icon TA are displayed in a special mode (in this mode, "☆") instead of in the normal mode (in this mode, "0") is called a pending change effect. Further, the hold icon HA and the icon TA are collectively referred to as a hold display. In this embodiment, the hold icon HA and the icon TA are displayed as the hold display, but a configuration may be adopted in which only the hold icon HA is displayed and the icon TA is not displayed. In addition, the timing for displaying a special mode of hold in the hold change performance may be when a starting prize that triggers the hold display occurs, or when the hold display is shifted (the display area of the hold icon HA is It may be during the execution of the special figure variation corresponding to the pending display (when it is displayed as the icon TA). Further, there may be a plurality of types of special modes of hold display.

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 prefetch effect is not limited to changing the display mode of the hold icon HA, and can be changed or added as appropriate. An example of a look-ahead performance other than the pending change performance is a so-called continuous notice.

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 processing (S005) ends and until the next main side timer interrupt processing (S005) starts, various changes are made by the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (S003). The process of updating the random number counter value is 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). Note that the distribution device 16D is operated when a special game using the second big prize winning device 15D is performed. However, the sorting device 16D may be operated in a constant manner from the time the power is turned on.

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 10a. 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 13a. 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 retention 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 12a. 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 variation 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, for example "4"), and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is The area is stored in order. 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 process, 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 second starting port sensor command 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 11a. 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, for example "4"), and the acquired special figure 1 related random number is The area is stored in order. 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 14a. 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 15a. 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 16a. 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, a supplementary 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. .

In the special figure 2 judgment process, the special figure random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 pending storage section 105b and the jackpot judgment table according to the current gaming state are used. , performs a jackpot determination to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. If the jackpot determination result 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. In addition, a plurality of types of losses may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the losing symbol may be determined. In this case, it is preferable that the symbol designation command includes information indicating the type of losing symbol.

The special figure 2 variation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 2 determination process. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern random number of 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 fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern determination table. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a reach determination is made, and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. 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 section 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 related to the special figure 2, information related to the result of jackpot determination, information related to the result of jackpot symbol type determination, information related to the result of reach determination, and information associated with the special figure 2 variation pattern. Contains information such as special figure fluctuation time. 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.

In the special figure 1 determination process, special symbol random numbers among the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 reservation storage section 105a and a jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state are used. , a jackpot determination is performed 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 among 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. In addition, a plurality of types of losses may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the losing symbol may be determined. In this case, it is preferable that the symbol designation command includes information indicating the type of losing symbol.

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 fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern determination table. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a reach determination is made, and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. 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 determination, information related to the result of jackpot symbol type determination, information related to the result of reach determination, and information associated with the special figure 1 variation pattern. Contains 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, if both the number of special drawings 2 and the number of holdings of special drawings 1 exist, the special drawing 2 judgment process is performed with priority, and the variable display of special drawing 2 and the variable display of special drawing 1 are performed in parallel. It is no longer done. In other words, the game control microcomputer 101 does not perform the special figure 1 determination process even if there is special figure 1 pending when there is special figure 2 pending. It should be noted that the variable display of the special drawing 2 and the variable display of the special drawing 1 may be configured to be performed in the winning order, or may be configured to be performed simultaneously.

[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 symbol 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 according to 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 symbol 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 performance control microcomputer 121 Next, control of performance by performance control microcomputer 121 will be explained based on FIGS. 25 to 27. 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 update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number 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 for updating the random number counter for performance determination regarding various performances can be the same as the random number updating process performed by the main control board 100 described above. When updating, the random number values may be added by 2 instead of being added by 1. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

When the random number update processing is completed, command transmission processing 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 unit 50a (performs various effects using the image) according to the received command. In addition to the various performances 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 performances), and performs lamp control. 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 activated (to perform various movable body effects by operation). execute). In this way, various performances (special figure variation performance, hold performance, operation performance, pre-read performance, other preview performances, jackpot game performance, customer waiting performance, control of performance mode, etc.) are realized.

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), 1ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), and 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) 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, S4012).

[2.1ms timer interrupt processing]
The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse of 1 ms period is input to the sub control board 120. In the 1ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), as shown in FIG. 26, input processing (S4101), light emission data output processing (S4102), movable device control processing (S4103), and watchdog timer processing (S4104) are sequentially performed.

In the input processing, operations on operation parts that can be operated by the player, such as the normal button detection switch 40a and the special button detection switch 41a, are detected, and a command is set or production data is created according to the detection result. In the light emission data output process, lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 are caused to emit light at timings that match the image production, etc., based on the production data created in the input processing and the production data creation process described later. Therefore, the light emission data 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, a movable body performance is performed in which movable devices such as movable devices 55, 56, and 58 are operated at predetermined timings based on performance data created through input processing and performance data creation processing described later. output the drive data. 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.

[3.10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse of 10 ms period is input to the sub control board 120. In the 10ms timer interrupt process (S4012), as shown in FIG. 27, received command analysis process (S4201), effect timer update process (S4202), audio control process (S4203), and effect data creation process (S4204) are sequentially performed. .

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 performance timer update process, a timer for measuring time related to each performance is updated. For example, in the performance timer update process, the start timing and end timing of the operation valid period of the operation units such as the normal button 40 and the special button 41 are measured. 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 results of the input process and 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.

Here, an example of processing when the performance control microcomputer 121 receives a command from the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The command received by the performance control microcomputer 121 is a special figure variation start command (special figure 1 variation start command or special figure 2 variation start command). If the production control microcomputer 121 determines in the received command analysis process (S4201) that a special figure fluctuation start command has been received, it performs processing based on the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the command as a process when receiving the fluctuation start command. , selects a production pattern (sub variation pattern) of the special figure variation production, sets information on the sub variation pattern, and sets a variation production start command including information on the sub variation pattern in the output buffer. For example, if the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the special pattern variation start command is SP variation (SP jackpot variation or SP loss variation), select a sub variation pattern that performs SP reach, and start the variation production corresponding to that sub variation pattern. Set the command to the output buffer. After that, each process (command transmission process (S4004), light emission data output process (S4102), movable device control process (S4103), voice control process (S4203), etc.) is executed to correspond to the selected sub fluctuation pattern. A special figure variation effect is realized. Note that the processing flow for realizing such performances is basically the same for other performances such as jackpot game performances, customer waiting performances, look-ahead performances, and so-called preview performances accompanying the fluctuations.

7. First Embodiment Next, a first embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. Unless otherwise stated, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the basic embodiment described above is also applied to the first embodiment.

First, the special figure fluctuation patterns that can be selected by the game control microcomputer 101 according to this embodiment will be explained. In the game ROM 103 of the game control microcomputer 101, a special figure 1 variation pattern X determination table shown in FIG. 28 is stored. The game control microcomputer 101 can select a special figure variation pattern using the special figure 1 variation pattern X determination table. In this embodiment, the special figure 1 variation pattern X determination table shown in FIG. 28 is used, but it is also possible to use the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 in combination.

In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process in the non-time-saving state, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the special figure 1 variation based on the jackpot determination result, the jackpot symbol type determination result, the reach determination result, and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number. Decide on a pattern. As shown in FIG. 28, the gaming control microcomputer 101 is capable of determining seven types of special figure 1 variation patterns, "PX01", "PX02", "PX11" to "PX15", as the special figure 1 variation patterns. It is possible. Which special figure 1 variation pattern is determined depends on the special figure variation pattern random number.

Specifically, when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", it is possible to select either of the two types of special figure 1 variation patterns "PX01" and "PX02". "PX01" is referred to as "SP jackpot fluctuation X", and "PX02" is referred to as "L jackpot fluctuation X".

In addition, if the result of jackpot judgment is "Lose" and the result of reach judgment is "Reach", you can select one of the three special pattern 1 fluctuation patterns from "PX11" to "PX13". It is. "PX11" is referred to as "SP loss fluctuation X," "PX12" is referred to as "L loss fluctuation X," and "PX13" is referred to as "N loss fluctuation X." It should be noted that among the three types of special figure 1 variation patterns "PX11" to "PX13", "PX13" is easier to determine than the other special figure 1 variation patterns.

In addition, if the result of the jackpot judgment is "lose" and the result of reach judgment is "no reach", you can select one of two types of special pattern 1 variation patterns: "PX14" and "PX15". . Which special figure 1 variation pattern is selected from the two types of special figure 1 variation patterns is allocated differently depending on the number of special figure 1 reservations. When the number of special drawings 1 reserved is 0 to 2, "PX14: Normal loss variation , "PX15: Normal loss variation X" with a relatively short special figure variation time is easily determined.

Next, a special figure variation production that can be executed by the production control microcomputer 121 according to the special figure 1 variation pattern selected by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained. As shown in FIG. 28, the production control microcomputer 121 can execute the following as a special figure variation production.

A. Normal Variation "Normal variation" is an effect that may be performed in response to the start of variable display (symbol variation) of special symbols, and is an effect in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner. Since the "normal variation" is performed first in the special figure variation performance, it functions as a production that suggests that the special figure variation production has started.

B. N reach
“N Reach This is a performance in which a medium performance symbol EZ2 is displayed in a variable manner. "N Reach X" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is a "jackpot", so it functions as an effect that suggests that there is a possibility that a jackpot game will be played. Also, after "N Reach X", reach effects such as "L Reach X" and "SP Reach X" may be performed, so "N Reach '' functions as a production that suggests that there is a possibility that it will take place.

C. L reach
“L reach "L reach Also, when "L reach X" is performed after "N reach X", it is better than when neither "L reach X" nor "SP reach X" is performed after "N reach X". Also, since the possibility of "losing" is low, "L reach X" functions as an effect indicating that there is a higher possibility of a jackpot game state than "N reach X".

D. SP reach X
“SP reach "SP Reach X" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is a "jackpot", so it functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game may be played. Also, if "SP reach X" is performed after "N reach X", there is a higher possibility of "losing" than if "L reach X" is performed after "N reach Since it is low, "SP reach X" functions as an effect indicating that there is a higher possibility of a jackpot game state than "L reach X".

Next, the production flow of the main special symbol variation production executed in the non-time saving state will be explained. The performance control microcomputer 121 displays performance images on the display unit 50a in each performance that constitutes the performance flow. Further, depending on the effect image displayed on the display section 50a, it is possible to perform a light emission effect using the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54, a sound effect using the speaker 52, etc.

As shown in Figure 28, in the special pattern variation effect when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "SP jackpot variation X" or "SP loss variation X", the normal variation → reach → N reach → development effect → SP reach X The configured production flow is executed. In the special pattern variation effect when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "L jackpot variation X" or "L loss variation X", the production flow consisting of normal variation → reach → N reach → development performance → L reach be done. In addition, "SP jackpot fluctuation X" and "SP loss fluctuation X" are collectively referred to as "SP reach fluctuation X", and "L jackpot fluctuation X" and "L loss fluctuation X" are collectively referred to as "L reach fluctuation X". ”.

In the special figure variation performance when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "N loss variation X", a production flow consisting of normal variation → reach → N reach is executed. Further, "N loss variation X" may be referred to as "N reach variation X". In the special figure variation performance when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "normal loss variation X", a production flow consisting only of "normal variation" is executed. In addition, the time of the normal fluctuation in "SP reach fluctuation X", "L reach fluctuation X", and "N reach fluctuation X" can be set to 4000 ms, for example.

Further, the game ROM 103 of the game control microcomputer 101 stores a pre-read X determination table shown in FIG. The game control microcomputer 101 can select a prefetch pattern using a prefetch X determination table.

The game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of prefetch pattern based on the result of the prefetch determination performed in response to the winning in the first starting port 11 in the non-time saving state. In this embodiment, a pre-determination of a variation pattern is performed in the pre-read determination. The pre-determination of the variation pattern is to determine in advance the variation pattern to be determined in the pre-read determination. In this embodiment, there are five types of pre-read patterns: "SPX01", "SPX02", "SPX11" to "SPX03". In this embodiment, the look-ahead X determination table shown in FIG. 29 is used, but it is also possible to use the look-ahead determination table shown in FIG. 13 in combination.

Specifically, if the result of the pre-judgment of the variation pattern related to the look-ahead determination is "PX01", the look-ahead pattern of "SPX01" can be selected, and if the result is "PX02", the look-ahead pattern of "SPX02" can be selected. be. In addition, "SPX01" is referred to as "SP jackpot look-ahead pattern X", and "SPX02" is called "L jackpot look-ahead pattern X".

Furthermore, if the result of the pre-determination of the variation pattern related to the pre-read determination is "PX11", the pre-read pattern of "SPX11" can be selected; if the result is "PX12", the pre-read pattern of "SPX12" can be selected; PX13”, the prefetch pattern of “SPX13” can be selected. Note that "SPX11" is referred to as "SP loss lookahead pattern X", "SPX12" is called "L loss lookahead pattern X", and "SPX13" is called "N loss lookahead pattern X".

Next, the pre-read effects that can be executed by the effect control micro-computer 121 according to the pre-read pattern selected by the game control micro-computer 101 will be explained. The performance control microcomputer 121 refers to the prefetch performance execution selection table shown in FIG. 30 based on the prefetch pattern, and selects whether or not to execute the prefetch performance, and when executing the prefetch performance, selects the prefetch performance to be executed. Select the type of performance. In this embodiment, the look-ahead X determination table shown in FIG. 29 is used when the special figure 1 reservation number is "1" or more. The performance control microcomputer 121 can execute the following as a pre-read performance.

E. Preliminary Zone Performance The "preliminary zone performance" is a zone performance that may be started in response to the game ball entering the first starting port 11, and continues for a predetermined period after the start. The "pre-zone performance" of this embodiment is started in response to the right to judge a jackpot based on the ball entering the first starting port 11, and after that start, the right to judge a jackpot (that is, the target for pre-reading) is started. The right to judge the jackpot) will continue until a predetermined timing during special symbol fluctuations. The "preliminary zone effect" is executed when the "SP jackpot look-ahead pattern X" or "L jackpot look-ahead pattern do.

When executing the "preliminary zone presentation", the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the content of the "preliminary zone presentation" to be executed with reference to the preliminary zone presentation selection table shown in FIG. 31. Performances that can be executed by the performance control microcomputer 121 during the "preliminary zone performance" include an "icon change performance" and a "chance character performance." Therefore, the "preliminary zone performance" functions as a performance that suggests that the "icon change performance" and the "chance character performance" may be performed.

F. Repeated Shooting Zone Performance The ``repeat zone presentation'' is a zone presentation that may be started in response to the game ball entering the first starting port 11, and continues for a predetermined period after its start. The "repeat zone effect" of this embodiment is based on the start of special pattern fluctuations regarding the right to determine a jackpot based on the ball entering the first starting port 11 (i.e., the right to determine a jackpot to be read in advance). After the start, it is continued until a predetermined timing during the special symbol fluctuation. The “repeat zone effect” is executed when “SP jackpot look-ahead pattern X” or “L jackpot look-ahead pattern do.

When executing the "repeat zone effect", the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the content of the "repeat zone effect" to be executed with reference to the continuous effect zone effect selection table shown in FIG. 32. Performances that can be executed by the performance control microcomputer 121 during the "repeat zone performance" include an "icon change performance" and a "chance character performance." Therefore, the "repeat zone performance" functions as a performance that suggests that the "icon change performance" and the "chance character performance" may be performed.

Further, in this embodiment, when a "repeat zone effect" is performed, a "repeat zone suggestion effect" that suggests that a "repeat zone effect" is performed is performed. Specifically, in this embodiment, when a "repeat zone effect" is performed, the special figure variation effect that is the execution target of the "repeat zone effect" (i.e., the special figure change of the right to judge the jackpot for the look-ahead target) The hold icon HA may be displayed in a manner suggesting a continuous shooting zone that suggests the execution of a “multiple shooting zone effect”. Therefore, the pending icon HA in the continuous firing zone suggestion mode functions as a production that suggests that a "multiple firing zone production" will be performed in the special symbol variation production corresponding to the pending icon HA.

G. Icon change performance "Icon change performance" is a performance that changes the appearance of an icon (i.e., pending icon HA, icon TA) indicating that the right to determine a jackpot has occurred in response to the ball entering the first starting port 11. It is. The "icon change performance" is followed by the "chance character performance", so it functions as a performance suggesting that the "chance character performance" will be performed.

Examples of the "icon change effect" include a diamond pattern and a star pattern. When the "icon change effect" of the diamond pattern is performed, the pending icon HA (or the icon TA) changes to the diamond shape. When the "icon change effect" of the star pattern is performed, the pending icon HA (or the icon TA) changes to the form of a star. That is, the "icon change performance" is a performance that can change the pending icon HA (or the icon TA) into a diamond shape or a star shape. In addition, in this embodiment, the aspect of the pending icon HA (or the icon TA) before the "icon change effect" is performed is different from both the diamond aspect and the star aspect.

H. Chance Character Effect The ``Chance Character Effect'' is an effect that displays the word ``Chance'' for a predetermined period of time. There are black character patterns and white character patterns as modes of "chance character production." When a "chance character effect" with a black character pattern is performed, a character image of "chance" with a black character pattern is displayed. When a "chance character effect" with a white character pattern is performed, a character image of "chance" with a white character pattern is displayed. That is, the "chance character performance" is a performance that displays a black character pattern as "chance" or a white character pattern as "chance".

In addition, as shown in FIG. 30, when the prefetch pattern is "SP jackpot prefetch pattern X" or "L jackpot prefetch pattern Execution of the "repeat zone effect" is selected at a rate of 35%, and non-execution of the prefetch effect (that is, neither the "preliminary zone effect" nor the "repeat zone effect" is executed) is selected at a rate of 40%. If the look-ahead pattern is "SP loss look-ahead pattern X" or "L loss look-ahead pattern Select at a rate of 50%. When the look-ahead pattern is "N loss look-ahead pattern

Therefore, the "preliminary zone performance" functions as a performance with a higher possibility of a jackpot game being played than when neither the "preliminary zone performance" nor the "recurring zone performance" is executed. Further, the "repeat zone performance" functions as a performance that suggests that there is a higher possibility of a jackpot game being played than the "preliminary zone performance".

In addition, as shown in FIG. 31, the production control microcomputer 121 controls the diamond pattern " The execution of the "icon change effect" is selected at a rate of 60%, and the execution of the "icon change effect" of the star pattern is selected at a rate of 40%. In the "pre-zone effect" when the look-ahead pattern is "SP loss look-ahead pattern X" or "L loss look-ahead pattern 30% of the time. In the "pre-zone effect" when the look-ahead pattern is "N loss look-ahead pattern Select by percentage. In the "pre-zone effect" when the look-ahead pattern is "SP jackpot look-ahead pattern X" or "L jackpot look-ahead pattern 70% of the time, select the execution of "Text rendering". In the "pre-zone effect" when the look-ahead pattern is "SP loss look-ahead pattern X" or "L loss look-ahead pattern 60% of the time. In the "pre-zone effect" when the look-ahead pattern is "N loss look-ahead pattern Select by percentage.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 32, the production control microcomputer 121 controls the diamond pattern " The execution of the "icon change effect" is selected at a rate of 30%, and the execution of the star pattern's "icon change effect" is selected at a rate of 70%. In the "repeat zone effect" when the look-ahead pattern is "SP loss look-ahead pattern X" or "L loss look-ahead pattern 60% of the time. In the "repeat zone effect" when the look-ahead pattern is "N loss look-ahead pattern Select by percentage. When the look-ahead pattern is "SP jackpot look-ahead pattern X" or "L jackpot look-ahead pattern 40% of the time. In the "repeat zone effect" when the look-ahead pattern is "SP loss look-ahead pattern X" or "L loss look-ahead pattern 30% of the time. In the "repeat zone effect" when the look-ahead pattern is "N loss look-ahead pattern Select by percentage.

Therefore, the "icon change performance" of the star pattern functions as a performance that suggests that there is a higher possibility that a jackpot game will be played than the "icon change performance" of the diamond pattern. The "icon change performance" of the diamond pattern is a low-expectation type "icon change performance" in which the expectation of a jackpot game state is lower than the "icon change performance" of the star pattern. On the other hand, the "icon change performance" of the star pattern is a highly expected type of "icon change performance" in which the expectation of a jackpot game state is higher than the "icon change performance" of the diamond pattern.

In addition, the "chance character effect" with a white letter pattern is less likely to be selected in the event of a loss than the "chance letter effect" with a black letter pattern, so it functions as a effect that suggests that there is a high possibility of a jackpot game being played. do. The "chance character performance" of the black character pattern is a "chance character performance" with a low expectation level, in which the expectation level of a jackpot game state is lower than that of the "chance character performance" of the white character pattern. On the other hand, the "chance character performance" with the white character pattern is a "chance character performance" with a high expectation level, in which the expectation of a jackpot game state is higher than the "chance character performance" with the black character pattern.

Furthermore, the "icon change effect" of the diamond pattern is more likely to be performed in the "preliminary zone effect" than in the "repeat zone effect." The "icon change performance" of the star pattern is more likely to be performed in the "repeat zone performance" than in the "preliminary zone performance." In other words, in the "icon change production", the "repeat zone production" is more likely to be performed in the star pattern, which is a highly anticipated mode, than the "preliminary zone production". In other words, in the "icon change performance", the "preliminary zone performance" is less likely to be performed in the star pattern, which is a highly anticipated mode, than the "repeat zone performance".

A "chance character effect" with a white character pattern is more likely to be performed in a "preliminary zone effect" than a "repeat zone effect". The "chance character performance" of the black character pattern is more likely to be performed in the "repeat zone performance" than the "preliminary zone performance". In other words, in the ``chance character effect'', the ``preliminary zone effect'' is more likely to be performed with a white character pattern, which is a high expectation mode, than the ``repeat zone effect''. In other words, the "chance character performance" is less likely to be performed in the white character pattern, which is a high-expectation mode, in the "recurring zone performance" than in the "preliminary zone performance."

Next, with reference to the time chart of FIG. 33, examples of cases in which the "preliminary zone performance" and the "recurring zone performance" are performed will be described. In the example of FIG. 33, a ball enters the first starting port 11 while the special symbol is being changed in a state where the number of special symbols 1 pending in the non-time saving state is "1", and the ball enters the first starting port 11. This is a case where the right to judge a jackpot related to ball entry is subject to a look-ahead presentation, and a hold that is subject to a ``preliminary zone presentation'' or a ``repeat zone presentation'' is added. In other words, in response to the ball entering the first starting port 11 related to the symbol variation that is the target of the look-ahead effect (hereinafter sometimes referred to as specific symbol variation), the ball entering the first starting port 11 two places earlier This is an example in which a ball enters the first starting port 11 related to a specific symbol variation while a symbol variation is being performed. Therefore, in this example, the ``preliminary zone performance'' and the ``continuous zone performance'' are performed by pre-reading the specific symbol variation which is the symbol variation corresponding to the number of special symbols 1 pending being "2".

The execution period of the "preliminary zone performance" in this embodiment is a period that spans a plurality of symbol variations. As shown in FIG. 33, the "preliminary zone effect" is started in response to the occurrence of a ball entering related to a specific symbol variation. In the example of FIG. 33, the "preliminary zone performance" is started at the timing when a ball enters related to a specific symbol variation. The "preliminary zone performance" that has been started is continuously executed from the time when the specific symbol variation is started until the normal variation is ended in the specific symbol variation. In other words, the "preliminary zone performance" is continuously executed during the period from the symbol variation two before the specific symbol variation to the specific symbol variation. As a result, the "preliminary zone effect" is executed over a plurality of symbol variations.

In the "preliminary zone performance", the "icon change performance" and the "chance character performance" are performed in this order. In the example of FIG. 33, the ``icon change effect'' in the ``preliminary zone effect'' is performed during the symbol change two times before the specific symbol change. The ``chance character presentation'' in the ``preliminary zone presentation'' is performed during the symbol variation immediately before the specific symbol variation. That is, the "icon change performance" and the "chance character performance" in the "preliminary zone performance" are performed in different symbol variations.

The execution period of the "repeat zone effect" in this embodiment is a period within one symbol variation. As shown in FIG. 33, the "repeat zone effect" is started in response to the start of specific symbol variation. In the example of FIG. 33, the "repeat zone performance" is started at the timing when the specific symbol variation is started. The started "repeat zone effect" is then continuously executed until the timing before the end timing of the normal variation in the specific symbol variation. That is, the "repeat zone performance" is executed within the period of one performance within a specific symbol variation in which a plurality of preview performances are performed. Further, in this embodiment, the normal fluctuation which is the execution period of the "repeat zone performance" is the performance that is performed first in the specific symbol fluctuation.

In the "repeat zone performance" as well, the "icon change performance" and the "chance character performance" are performed in this order, similar to the "preliminary zone performance". However, in the "repeat zone performance", the "icon change performance" and the "chance character performance" are performed within a shorter period than the "preliminary zone performance". Both the ``icon change effect'' and ``chance character effect'' in the ``repeat zone effect'' are performed within specific symbol fluctuations. The period from the end of the "icon change performance" to the start of the "chance character performance" is shorter in the "repeat zone performance" than in the "preliminary zone performance." Therefore, in the "repeat zone performance", the "icon change performance" and the "chance character performance" are intensively performed in a short period of time.

In addition, as mentioned above, in this embodiment, when a "repeat zone effect" is performed, a "repeat zone suggestive effect" that suggests that a "repeat zone effect" will be performed before the "repeat zone effect" starts. '', a ``repeat zone suggestion icon production'' is performed in which a pending icon HA corresponding to a specific symbol variation is displayed in a continuous zone suggestion mode. As shown in FIG. 33, the "repeat zone suggestion icon production" is started in response to the occurrence of a ball entering related to a specific symbol variation. In the example of FIG. 33, the "repeat zone suggestion icon production" is started at the timing when a ball enters related to a specific symbol variation. The started "repeat zone suggestion icon production" is continuously executed until the specific symbol variation is started and the "repeat zone production" is performed. In other words, the "repeat zone suggestion icon performance" is continuously executed during the period from the symbol variation two before the specific symbol variation to the specific symbol variation. As a result, the "repeat zone suggestive icon performance" is executed over a plurality of symbol variations.

Further, the "repeat zone suggestion icon performance" can be ended when the "icon change performance" of the "repeat zone performance" is performed. That is, after starting the "repeat zone suggestion icon production", the "icon change production" of the "repeat zone production" is performed, thereby changing the icon TA corresponding to the specific symbol change from the repeat zone suggestion mode to the diamond-shaped mode. Alternatively, it can be changed into a star shape. Note that the "repeat zone suggestion icon production" may be ended when the "repeat zone production" is started. That is, after starting the "repeat zone suggestion icon production", in response to the start of the "repeat zone production", the icon TA corresponding to the specific symbol change is changed from the repeat zone suggestion mode to a different mode. You can also use it as

FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating specific aspects of the "icon change effect" and the "chance character effect." FIGS. 34(A) and 34(B) respectively show the pending icon or the icon TA that has been changed by the "icon change effect". FIG. 34A shows a diamond-shaped icon AT1 that is a diamond-shaped hold icon HA (or the icon TA). That is, by performing the "icon change effect" of the diamond pattern, the pending icon HA (or the icon TA) changes to the diamond icon AT1. FIG. 34(B) shows a star icon AT2 which is a star-shaped hold icon HA (or the icon TA). That is, by performing the "icon change effect" of the star pattern, the pending icon HA (or the icon TA) changes to the star icon AT2.

FIGS. 34(C) and 34(D) each show a chance character image GC displayed in the "chance character effect". FIG. 34C shows a black chance character image GC1 that is a chance character image GC displayed in the "chance character effect" of a black character pattern. FIG. 34(D) shows a white chance character image GC2 which is a chance character image GC displayed in the "chance character effect" of the white character pattern.

Next, how the "preliminary zone performance" is performed will be explained with reference to FIGS. 35 and 36. FIG. 35(A) is a diagram showing a state in which symbol fluctuation is performed in a state in which the number of reserved special drawings 1 is "1". In FIG. 35(A), a background image G102 corresponding to the "low probability low base game state" is displayed on the display section 50a, and furthermore, performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner. Further, the icon TA is displayed in the icon display area 50e, and the hold icon HA corresponding to the number of special drawing 1 hold is "1" is displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d.

In the state of FIG. 35(A), when a ball enters the first starting port 11 related to a specific symbol variation that is the target of the "pre-zone effect", as shown in FIG. 35(B), "pre-zone effect" occurs. The performance begins. That is, in response to the entry of the ball into the first starting port 11, the number of special symbols 1 pending becomes "2", and the pending icon HA corresponding to the number of special symbols 1 pending being "2" is displayed in the second display area 50d2. be done. The reservation icon HA corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation number "2" is the reservation icon HA corresponding to the specific symbol variation. It should be noted that the pending icon HA corresponding to the specific symbol variation is in the state before the change at the time of the start of its display. Specifically, at the start of the "preliminary zone performance" in which the "icon change performance" of the diamond pattern is performed, a pending icon HA with a different aspect from the diamond shape is used as the pending icon HA corresponding to the specific symbol change. Is displayed. In addition, at the start of the "pre-zone performance" where the "icon change performance" of the star pattern is performed, a pending icon HA in a different form from the star pattern is displayed as the pending icon HA corresponding to the specific symbol change. .

In addition, in the "pre-zone effect", a background image G102 is displayed in a variable display area G50a, which is a part of the area within the display section 50a, and furthermore, a variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is performed. . That is, during the execution period of the "preliminary zone effect", the image displayed in the entire area of the display section 50a during other periods is displayed in a reduced form within the variable display area G50a. Furthermore, in the "pre-zone effect", a pre-zone effect background image G200 is displayed in addition to the variable display area G50a, and a pre-zone title image G201 is displayed. Both the preliminary zone effect background image G200 and the preliminary zone title image G201 are images that suggest that a "preliminary zone effect" is being performed. This indicates that the "preliminary zone effect" has started.

Then, in the "preliminary zone effect", as shown in FIG. 35(C), an "icon change effect" is performed. By performing the "icon change effect", the mode of the pending icon HA corresponding to the specific symbol variation, that is, the pending icon HA corresponding to the number of special symbol 1 pending being "2" changes. In the example of FIG. 35(C), an "icon change effect" of a diamond pattern is performed, and the pending icon HA corresponding to the specific symbol change changes to a diamond shape and becomes a diamond icon AT1.

In the "preliminary zone effect", after the "icon change effect", the "chance character effect" is performed as shown in FIG. 36(A). In this example, after the "icon change effect" is performed, the symbol change two before the specific symbol change ends, and the symbol change immediately before the specific symbol change starts, and then the "chance character effect" is performed. will be held. Therefore, the reservation icon HA corresponding to the specific symbol variation is moved to the first display area 50d1 where the number of special symbol 1 reservations corresponds to "1".

Then, in the "chance character performance" of the "preliminary zone performance", the chance character image GC is displayed. In the "chance character performance" of the "preliminary zone performance", the chance character image GC is displayed within the variable display area G50a. Note that the chance character image GC is displayed for a predetermined time and then hidden. Further, in the example of FIG. 36(A), a "chance character effect" of a black character pattern is performed, and a black chance character image GC1 is displayed.

The "preliminary zone effect" is continued even after the "chance character effect" is performed, even when the specific symbol variation is started, as shown in FIG. 36(B). In FIG. 36(B), in response to the start of a special symbol variation performance related to a specific symbol variation, a diamond icon AT1 as the icon TA corresponding to the specific symbol variation is displayed in the icon display area 50e. There is.

Then, the "preliminary zone performance" is ended in response to the end of the normal variation in the special symbol variation performance related to the specific symbol variation. That is, as shown in FIG. 36(C), the "preliminary zone effect" ends in response to the establishment of a reach in the normal variation of the special symbol variation effect related to the specific symbol variation. When the "preliminary zone effect" ends, the image that was displayed in a reduced form within the variable display area G50a during the "preliminary zone effect" is displayed in the entire area of the display unit 50a. That is, when the "preliminary zone effect" ends, the image that was displayed within the variable display area G50a during the "preliminary zone effect" has expanded to the entire area of the display section 50a, which is a larger area. displayed in the following manner. Further, as a result, the background image G200 for preliminary zone effect and the preliminary zone title image G201 are hidden.

Next, how the "repeat zone effect" is performed will be explained with reference to FIGS. 37 and 38. FIG. 37(A) is a diagram showing a state in which symbol fluctuation is performed in a state in which the number of special symbols 1 reserved is "1". In FIG. 37(A), a background image G102 is displayed on the display section 50a, and furthermore, effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner. Further, the icon TA is displayed in the icon display area 50e, and the hold icon HA corresponding to the number of special drawing 1 hold is "1" is displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d.

In the state of FIG. 37(A), when a ball enters the first starting port 11 related to the specific symbol variation that is the target of the "repeat zone effect", as shown in FIG. 37(B), the "repeat zone effect" The performance begins. That is, in response to the entry of the ball into the first starting port 11, the number of reserved special symbols 1 becomes "2", and the reserved icon HA corresponding to the number of reserved special symbols 1 that is "2" is displayed in the second display area 50d2. be done. In this embodiment, a "repeat zone suggestion icon production" is performed in which a pending icon HA corresponding to a specific symbol variation is displayed in a repeat zone suggestion mode. Therefore, the hold icon HA corresponding to the specific symbol variation is displayed in a continuous zone suggesting mode from the start of its display. The hold icon HA in the form of continuous zone suggestion is different from either the hold icon HA in the form of a diamond or the hold icon HA in the form of a star.

Then, when the two symbol variations before the specific symbol variation and the one symbol variation before the specific symbol variation are completed in this order, and the special symbol variation effect related to the specific symbol variation is started, as shown in FIG. 37(C) As shown in , the "repeat zone effect" starts.

In the "repeat zone effect", a background image G300 for continuous effect zone effect is displayed in the entire area of the display section 50a, and furthermore, effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner. That is, in the "repeat zone performance", the variable performance of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started in an area occupying a larger area on the display section 50a than in the "preliminary zone performance". Further, the icon TA corresponding to the specific symbol variation is displayed in the icon display area 50e. Furthermore, in the "repeat zone effect", a repeat zone title image G301 is displayed on the display section 50a. The background image G300 for continuous shooting zone effect and the continuous shooting zone title image G301 are both images that suggest that a "multiple shooting zone effect" is being performed. This indicates that the "repeat zone performance" has started.

Then, in the "repeat zone effect", as shown in FIG. 38(A), an "icon change effect" is performed. By performing the "icon change effect", the mode of the icon TA corresponding to the specific symbol variation changes from the continuous zone suggestion mode. In the example of FIG. 38(A), an "icon change effect" of a diamond pattern is performed, and the icon TA corresponding to the specific symbol change changes to a diamond shape and becomes a diamond icon AT1.

In the "repeat zone effect", after the "icon change effect", the "chance character effect" is performed as shown in FIG. 38(B). In the "chance character performance" of the "repeat zone performance", a chance character image GC is displayed on the display section 50a. Note that the chance character image GC is displayed for a predetermined time and then hidden. Further, in the example of FIG. 38(B), a "chance character effect" of a black character pattern is performed, and a black chance character image GC1 is displayed.

The "repeat zone effect" of this embodiment is ended before the normal variation in the special symbol variation effect related to the specific symbol variation ends. That is, as shown in FIG. 38(C), the "repeat zone effect" is ended when the reach is established in the normal variation of the special symbol variation effect related to the specific symbol variation. Further, when the "repeat zone effect" ends, the repeat zone effect background image G300 and the repeat zone title image G301 are hidden.

As described above in detail, the performance control microcomputer 121 of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to the present embodiment is capable of executing the "icon change performance" and the "chance character performance". The "icon change effect" includes a diamond pattern and a star pattern, which has a higher expectation of a jackpot game state than the diamond pattern. The "chance character effect" includes a black character pattern and a white character pattern, which is more likely to lead to a jackpot game state than the black character pattern. In other words, both the "icon change effect" and the "chance character effect" are advance notice effects that can take a plurality of forms with different expectations for a jackpot game state. Furthermore, the performance control microcomputer 121 can execute "preliminary zone performance" and "repeat zone performance". The “repeat zone performance” is a zone performance that is executed within a period during which a specific symbol is changing. The "prior zone performance" is a zone performance that is executed within a period from a symbol variation before a specific symbol variation to a plurality of symbol variations. Therefore, the execution period of the "preliminary zone performance" is longer than the execution period of the "repeat zone performance". The degree of expectation for a jackpot game state is different depending on whether the "repeat zone effect" is executed or the case where the "preliminary zone effect" is executed. In other words, it is possible to perform a "sequential zone performance" in which multiple preview performances are performed intensively in a short period of time, and a "preliminary zone performance" in which multiple preview performances are performed over a longer period than the "continuous zone performance". It is. In other words, there are cases where multiple preview performances are performed intensively in a short period of time and cases where they are performed over a long period of time, and because the level of expectations in these cases differs, the combination of preview performances performed may be different. However, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the present embodiment, at least one of the "icon change effect" and the "chance character effect" is a highly anticipated mode in which the "repeat zone effect" and the "preliminary zone effect" are highly expected. The ease with which it is performed differs. Furthermore, the ease with which a high-expectation style preview performance is performed differs between when multiple preview performances are performed intensively in a short period of time and when they are performed over a long period of time, making the game monotonous. It is possible to further suppress storage.

Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine PY1 according to the present embodiment, the "icon change performance" is more likely to be performed in a highly anticipated manner in the "repeat zone performance" than in the "preliminary zone performance." As a result, in the "repeat zone performance", a plurality of preview performances including the highly anticipated "icon change performance" are likely to be performed intensively within a short period of time. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest.

Further, in the pachinko game machine PY1 according to the present embodiment, the "chance character performance" is less likely to be performed in a highly anticipated manner in the "repeat zone performance" than in the "preliminary zone performance." In the "continuous zone production", multiple preview performances are performed intensively in a short period of time. Therefore, even if the ``repeat zone effect'' includes a ``chance character effect'' that is not in a high expectation mode, it is possible to maintain high interest. In addition, the "pre-zone performance" that takes place over a long period of time includes a "chance character performance" with a high level of expectation, which increases the expectations of the players and maintains a high level of interest. be.

Furthermore, the performance control microcomputer 121 of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to the present embodiment performs both the "icon change performance" and the "chance character performance" in the entire area of the display section 50a for the "repeat zone performance". On the other hand, in the "preliminary zone performance", the "icon change performance" and the "chance character performance" are performed within the variable display area G50a, which is smaller than the entire area of the display section 50a. In other words, there are cases where multiple preview effects are performed within a wide display area and cases where they are performed within a smaller display area, and because the level of expectation in these cases differs, the combination of effects performed may not be the same. Even if there is, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine PY1 according to the present embodiment, the "icon change performance" is more likely to be performed in a highly anticipated manner in the "repeat zone performance" than in the "preliminary zone performance." As a result, in the "repeat zone performance", multiple preview performances including the highly anticipated "icon change performance" are likely to be performed in a wide display area. That is, by making it easy to perform a preview performance in a high-expectation mode in a large display area, it is possible to effectively enliven the game and create expectations for a jackpot game state. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest.

Further, in the pachinko game machine PY1 according to the present embodiment, the "chance character performance" is less likely to be performed in a highly anticipated manner in the "repeat zone performance" than in the "preliminary zone performance." Thereby, it is possible to give a special feeling to the fact that a plurality of preview effects are performed in a small display area, and it is possible to improve interest.

8. Modification Examples Next, common modification examples of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above embodiment will be explained. In addition, in the description of the modification example, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as in the above embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Moreover, the technical features in the above embodiment and the following modified examples can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification.

For example, in the above embodiment, it has been explained that when the "repeat zone effect" is performed, the pending icon HA (the icon TA) related to the specific symbol variation is displayed in the repeat zone suggestion mode. However, for example, the hold icon HA may be displayed in a manner different from the multiple-shot zone suggestion mode even when a "multiple-shot zone effect" is performed. Further, for example, the hold icon HA may be displayed in a manner suggesting a continuous shooting zone even when the "multiple shooting zone effect" is not performed. It should be noted that the configuration may be such that the "repeat zone effect" is more likely to be performed when the hold icon HA of the repeat zone suggestion mode is displayed than when the hold icon HA of a mode other than the repeat zone suggestion mode is displayed. preferable.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, it has been explained that the "preliminary zone effect" is started in response to the occurrence of a ball entering related to a specific symbol variation. However, for example, the "pre-zone effect" is a system in which after the ball enters due to a specific symbol variation, a predetermined condition (e.g., the elapse of a predetermined period of time, or after the ball enters the specific symbol variation) It may also be started in response to the start of the fluctuation, etc.). The same applies to the "repeat zone suggestion effect" related to the "repeat zone effect."

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, it has been explained that the "preliminary zone performance" ends when the normal fluctuation ends and the reach is established. However, for example, the "preliminary zone effect" may end in response to the start of a specific symbol variation, for example. Further, for example, the "preliminary zone performance" may end in response to the start of SP reach.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the "repeat zone performance" has been described as a performance performed during the normal fluctuation in the special symbol fluctuation performance related to the specific symbol fluctuation. However, the period of the "repeat zone performance" only needs to be shorter than the "preliminary zone performance" performed over a plurality of symbol variations. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, it has been described that the "repeat zone effect" is performed in the entire area of the display section 50a. However, for example, the "repeat zone effect" only needs to be performed within a display area larger than the display area where the "preliminary zone effect" is performed, and does not necessarily need to be performed in the entire area of the display section 50a.

In addition, in the above embodiment, as an example of a case where the "icon change effect" and the "chance character effect" are performed over a longer period than the "repeat zone effect", the "preliminary zone effect" is performed over a plurality of symbol changes. ” was explained. However, the present invention is not limited to the "preliminary zone performance", but may be performed as long as the "icon change performance" or the "chance character performance" is performed over a longer period than the "repeat zone performance". Furthermore, for example, when performing an "icon change effect" or a "chance character effect," it is of course not necessary to use some kind of zone effect. However, by performing "icon change performance" and "chance character performance" in the form of zone performance such as "preliminary zone performance" and "repeat zone performance", "icon change performance" and "chance character performance" It is possible to make the player appropriately understand that this is a special period in which "" will be executed.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, in the "preliminary zone performance", the "icon change performance" and the "chance character performance" are each performed with two consecutive symbol changes. However, the "icon change performance" and the "chance character performance" in the "preliminary zone performance" do not necessarily have to be performed in two successive symbol variations. Specifically, for example, in the "preliminary zone performance", both the "icon change performance" and the "chance character performance" may be performed within the same symbol variation.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the explanation has been given that the hold icon HA is displayed in a continuous zone suggestion mode as the "continuous zone suggesting effect." However, the "repeat zone suggestion effect" only needs to be able to suggest that the "repeat zone effect" will be performed, and is not necessarily limited to an effect using the hold icon HA. Specifically, for example, at a predetermined timing before the "repeat zone effect" starts, a "repeat zone suggestion effect" may be performed in which the characters "repeat zone" are displayed on the display section 50a.

In addition, in the above embodiment, as specific examples of the first preview performance and the second preview performance performed in the "preliminary zone performance" and the "repeat zone performance", the "icon change performance" and the "chance character performance" are used. It was explained using However, both the "icon change effect" and the "chance character effect" are merely examples, and it is also possible to adopt other effects in place of these. That is, both the first preview performance and the second preview performance performed in the "preliminary zone performance" and the "repeat zone performance" involve multiple modes in which the degree of expectation of an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state differs from each other. Any preview performance that can be done is fine.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the "icon change effect" is more likely to be performed in the "repeat zone effect" than in the "preliminary zone effect" in the star pattern, which is a high expectation mode, and the "chance character effect" is A configuration has been explained in which the "preliminary zone performance" is more likely to be performed with a white character pattern, which is a highly anticipated mode, than the "repeat zone performance". However, for example, in the ``icon change production'', the ``preliminary zone production'' is more likely to be performed in a star pattern, which is a high expectation mode, than the ``repeat zone production'', and the ``chance character production'' is more likely to be performed in the ``repeat zone production''. The configuration may be such that the "performance" is more likely to be performed with a white character pattern, which is a highly anticipated mode, than the "preliminary zone performance." However, the chance character image GC related to the "chance character effect" is a larger image than the pending icon HA and the icon TA related to the "icon change effect." In other words, when comparing the "icon change effect" and the "chance text effect", the "chance text effect" is better within the display area related to the zone effect (in other words, the "icon change effect", the "chance text effect") (within the background image) and is easily noticeable. In the "preliminary zone performance" performed in a small display area, the detailed performance is less noticeable and may be difficult for the player to notice or grasp. Therefore, if you configure only one of the "icon change effect" and the "chance character effect" with a "preliminary zone effect" that is easier to perform in a high-expectation mode than the "repeat zone effect," the display will be smaller. In the "preliminary zone performance" performed within the area, the conspicuous "chance character performance" may be configured to be easier to perform in a highly anticipated manner than the "repeat zone performance".

For example, both the "icon change performance" and the "chance character performance" may be configured so that the "repeat zone performance" is more likely to be performed in a highly anticipated manner than the "preliminary zone performance". With such a configuration, it is easy to intensively perform a plurality of preview performances with high expectations within a short period of time, thereby making it possible to rapidly increase the player's sense of expectation. Furthermore, by performing a plurality of highly anticipated preview performances in a large display area, it is possible to more effectively enliven the game and create expectations for a jackpot game state.

Furthermore, for example, both of the "icon change performance" and the "chance character performance" may be configured such that the "preliminary zone performance" is more likely to be performed in a highly anticipated manner than the "repeat zone performance". This is because a plurality of highly anticipated preview performances are performed over a long period of time, thereby making it possible to maintain the player's sense of anticipation for a long period of time. Furthermore, since a plurality of highly anticipated preview effects are performed in a small display area, it is possible to create a stronger sense of specialness and improve interest.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, a configuration has been described in which the "repeat zone performance" has a higher expectation of a jackpot game state than the "preliminary zone performance". However, the "preliminary zone performance" may be configured to have a higher degree of expectation of a jackpot game state than the "recurring zone performance". Furthermore, for example, the "preliminary zone presentation" may include a normal "preliminary zone presentation" and a special "preliminary zone presentation." The normal "pre-zone effect" and the special "pre-zone effect" can be made understandable to the player by, for example, making the continuous zone title image G301 different. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which the expectation level for a jackpot game state is high in the order of normal "preliminary zone performance" < "recurring zone performance" < special "preliminary zone performance". This can further prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, a configuration has been described in which the "icon change performance" and the "chance character performance" are performed in this order in both the "preliminary zone performance" and the "repeat zone performance". However, for example, "preliminary zone performance" and "repeated zone performance" may be used as long as "icon change performance" and "chance character performance" are performed, and "icon change performance" and "chance character performance" are not necessarily performed. It does not have to be done in this order. Further, the "preliminary zone effect" and the "repeating zone effect" do not necessarily have to be such that the other one of the "icon change effect" and the "chance character effect" is started after the other one ends. Specifically, for example, in the "repeat zone effect", the "icon change effect" and the "chance character effect" may be started at the same time.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the "preliminary zone performance" and the "repeat zone performance" are described as two preview performances: the "icon change performance" and the "chance character performance". However, in the "preliminary zone performance" and the "repeat zone performance", three or more preview performances may be possible. Specifically, for example, in the "preliminary zone performance," in addition to the "icon change performance" and the "chance character performance," the third preview performance may be more likely to be performed than in the "repeat zone performance." In this way, it is possible to maintain a high level of interest even in the "preliminary zone performance" which is performed over a long period of time.

In addition, in the above embodiment, a ball enters the first starting port 11 in a state where the number of reserved special drawings 1 in the non-time saving state is "1", and the right to judge the jackpot related to the ball entering is determined by the look-ahead effect. We specifically explained the case where a hold that is subject to ``preliminary zone performance'' or ``repeat zone performance'' has been added. However, naturally, there is a ball entering the first starting port 11 in a state where the number of reserved special drawings 1 in the non-time saving state is "2" or more, and the right to judge the jackpot related to that entering ball is subject to the pre-reading effect. The same thing can be done when a hold that is subject to the "pre-zone performance" or the "repeat zone performance" is added.

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

Further, in the basic embodiment, the special figure 2 determination process is performed preferentially, but it may be configured such that the special figure 1 determination process is performed preferentially. Furthermore, the special figure determination process may be performed on the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers in the order in which they are stored in the reservation storage section. Furthermore, the specific numerical values and the like shown in the above embodiments are merely specific examples, and can of course be changed as appropriate.

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

Further, in the basic embodiment, the main control board 100 performs basic control related to the progress of the game, and the sub control board 120 performs basic control related to the progress of the performance according to the progress of the game (game control). Although the control of the game and the control of the effect are performed on different boards, they may be configured to be performed on a single board. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in that one board, or may be provided separately from that one board.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the pachinko game machine PY1, 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.

9. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments In the above embodiments, the following inventions A (A1 to A4) and invention B (B1 to B3) are shown. 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
The first preview performance (icon change performance) and the second preview performance can take a plurality of modes (low expectation mode, high expectation mode) in which the degree of expectation of reaching an advantageous state (jackpot game state) differs from each other. It is possible to perform multiple types of preview performances, including production (chance text production).
In the first case (the case where the first notice performance and the second notice performance are performed during the first period (during normal fluctuation in specific symbol fluctuations) (when they are performed in a continuous zone performance); There is a second case (when it is performed in advance zone production) that takes place over a second period (multiple symbol changes) that is longer than the first period,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the degree of expectation of the advantageous state is different between the first case and the second case.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, some gaming machines are configured to be able to execute a plurality of advance notice performances that can take a plurality of different modes with a high degree of expectation of being in an advantageous state. For example, in JP 2020-081695, a hold icon displayed in a hold effect is displayed in a different manner depending on the degree of expectation of being in an advantageous state, and a predetermined reach effect is displayed depending on the degree of expectation of being in an advantageous state. It is disclosed that this can be done in different ways. By the way, as mentioned above, there is room for improvement in gaming machines that can execute multiple preview effects that can take multiple different modes with a high degree of expectation of being in an advantageous state, in order to further improve the level of interest. . The gaming machine with this configuration differs from the gaming machine described in JP-A No. 2020-081695 in that the first preview performance and the second preview performance are performed during the first period. There is a second case that takes place over a second period that is longer than the first period, and the difference is that the degree of expectation of being in an advantageous situation is different in the first and second cases. are doing. In other words, there are cases where multiple preview performances are performed intensively in a short period of time and cases where they are performed over a long period of time, and because the level of expectations in these cases differs, the combination of preview performances performed may be different. However, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous. Therefore, the gaming machine with this configuration can solve the problem (achieve the effect) of "improving gaming interest through performance."

Invention A2 is
The gaming machine according to the above-mentioned invention A1,
At least one of the first preview performance and the second preview performance is characterized in that the ease with which the highly expected mode with high expectations is performed is different between the first case and the second case. This is a gaming machine with special features.

With the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to further prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

Invention A3 is
The gaming machine according to invention A2 above,
At least one of the first preview performance and the second preview performance (icon change performance) is more likely to be performed in the high expectation mode in the first case than in the second case. This is a gaming machine with special features.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, in the first case, a plurality of preview performances including highly anticipated preview performances are likely to be performed intensively within a short period of time. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest.

Invention A4 is
The gaming machine according to invention A2 above,
At least one of the first preview performance and the second preview performance (chance character performance) is less likely to be performed in the high expectation mode in the first case than in the second case. This is a gaming machine with special features.

In the first case, a plurality of preview performances are performed intensively in a short period of time, so even if preview performances that are not in a highly anticipated manner are included, it is possible to maintain high interest. Furthermore, in the second case, which is played over a long period of time, a preview performance with a high expectation level is included, thereby increasing the player's sense of expectation and maintaining high interest.

Invention B1 is
The first preview performance (icon change performance) and the second preview performance can take a plurality of modes (low expectation mode, high expectation mode) in which the degree of expectation to reach an advantageous state (jackpot game state) differs from each other. It is possible to perform multiple types of preview performances, including production (chance text production).
A first case (a case where the first preview performance and the second preview performance are performed in a continuous zone performance) in a first display area (the entire area of the display section 50a); There is a second case (a case where it is performed in advance zone production) in a second display area (variable display area G50a) smaller than the first display area,
At least one of the first preview performance and the second preview performance is characterized in that the ease with which the highly expected mode with high expectations is performed is different between the first case and the second case. This is a gaming machine with special features.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, some gaming machines are configured to be able to execute a plurality of advance notice performances that can take a plurality of different modes with a high degree of expectation of being in an advantageous state. For example, in JP 2020-081695, a hold icon displayed in a hold effect is displayed in a different manner depending on the degree of expectation of being in an advantageous state, and a predetermined reach effect is displayed depending on the degree of expectation of being in an advantageous state. It is disclosed that this can be done in different ways. By the way, as mentioned above, there is room for improvement in gaming machines that can execute multiple preview effects that can take multiple different modes with a high degree of expectation of being in an advantageous state, in order to further improve the level of interest. . The gaming machine with this configuration is different from the gaming machine described in JP-A No. 2020-081695 in that “the first preview performance and the second preview performance are performed within the first display area. There are two cases: a first case, and a second case, which is performed in a second display area smaller than the first display area, and at least one of the first preview performance and the second preview performance is the same as the first preview performance. The difference is that the ease with which high-expectation modes with high expectations are performed differs between the second case and the second case. In other words, there are cases where multiple preview effects are performed within a wide display area and cases where they are performed within a smaller display area, and because the level of expectation in these cases differs, the combination of effects performed may not be the same. Even if there is, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous. Therefore, the gaming machine with this configuration can solve the problem (achieve the effect) of "improving gaming interest through performance."

Invention B2 is
The gaming machine according to the above-mentioned invention B1,
At least one of the first preview performance and the second preview performance is more likely to be performed in the high expectation mode in the first case than in the second case. It is.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to effectively enliven the game and create a sense of anticipation for an advantageous situation by easily making a preview performance with a high expectation level in a large display area. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest.

Invention B3 is
The gaming machine according to the above-mentioned invention B1,
A gaming machine characterized in that at least one of the first preview performance and the second preview performance is more difficult to perform in the high expectation mode in the first case than in the second case. It is.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to give a special feeling to the fact that a plurality of preview performances are performed in a small display area, and it is possible to improve interest.

50a...Display unit 101...Microcomputer for game control 121...Microcomputer for performance control PY1...Pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine)
G50a...Fluctuating display area AT1...Rhombus icon AT2...Star icon GC1...Black chance character image GC2...White chance character image

Claims (1)

A plurality of types of preview performances including a first preview performance and a second preview performance can be executed as a preview performance that can take a plurality of modes in which the degree of expectation of being in an advantageous state differs from each other,
A first case where the first preview performance and the second preview performance are performed during a first period, and a second case where the first preview performance and the second preview performance are performed over a second period that is longer than the first period. can be,
The degree of expectation of the advantageous state is different between the first case and the second case,
The first preview performance is more likely to be performed in a high expectation mode in which the expectation of the advantageous state is higher in the first case than in the second case,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the second preview performance is more difficult to be performed in the high expectation mode in the first case than in the second case.

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