JP7442160B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

Furthermore, in the gaming machine, various effects are performed based on the results of the determination. For example, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 below, a reach effect or the like is performed on the liquid crystal display indicating that there is a high possibility that a special game (jackpot game) will be played.

JP 2017-12552 Publication

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

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

The gaming machine disclosed in this specification includes a game control means that can bring about a special game state advantageous to the player, and a performance execution means that executes a performance using a predetermined performance means, The performance execution means is capable of executing a first special performance that can suggest that the special game state will be entered, and if the first special performance does not suggest that the special game state will be entered, the performance execution means is capable of executing the first special performance that can suggest that the special game state will be entered, and if the first special performance does not suggest that the special game state will be entered, the performance execution means A second special performance may be executed that suggests that there is a possibility that the second special performance may be performed, and whether or not the second special performance is executed, the second special performance may be executed. The suggestive performance may include a first suggestive performance that includes a first production mode, and a second production mode that is different from the first production mode. It is characterized by having a second suggestion production including.

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

FIG. 3 is a front view of the gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of gaming states, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of jackpot games. (A) is a time chart showing the flow of the jackpot game, (B) is a time chart showing the flow of the small win game, and (C) is a time chart showing the flow of the auxiliary game. It is an explanatory diagram showing the types of production modes. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of normal variation of special figure variation performance. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach of the special figure variation effect. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of SP reach of the special figure variation effect. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of SPSP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a hold effect. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a movable body effect. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of operation performance. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of parts related to control of the gaming machine. This is a specific example of a variation pattern determination table. This is a specific example of a look-ahead determination table. This is a specific example of a symbol determination table. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a main control section. This is a specific example of a variation pattern A determination table. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the production flow of the special figure variation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the weak SP reach of the special figure fluctuation effect. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a production control part. This is a specific example of a relief promotion effect selection table. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a first specific example of a rescue promotion performance. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a second specific example of relief inciting performance. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the relief reach of the special figure variation effect.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The first embodiment will be described below using FIGS. 17 to 25. Unless otherwise stated, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the basic embodiment described above is also applied to the first embodiment.

First, the variation pattern of the variable display of the first special figure that can be selected by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained using FIG. 18. As shown in FIG. 17, a variation pattern A determination table 103a2 is stored in the game storage unit 101c of the game control microcomputer 101.

The game control microcomputer 101 can select the variable pattern of the variable display of the first special figure using the variable pattern A determination table 103a2. The fluctuation pattern A determination table 103a2 is a table used when the gaming state is a non-time saving state.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing the contents of the fluctuation pattern A determination table 103a2. When using the fluctuation pattern A determination table 103a2, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of fluctuation pattern based on the jackpot determination result, the reach determination result, and the number of reserved special symbols. As shown in FIG. 18, the types of fluctuation patterns are "THP001A", "THP002A", "THP004A", "THP005A", "THP011A", "THP012A", "THP013A", "THP014A", "THP015A", " There are 11 types of variation patterns: "THP021A" and "THP022A". The game control microcomputer 101 selects the variation pattern at the selection ratio shown in FIG.

Specifically, if the jackpot determination result is "Jackpot Winning", regardless of the reach determination result and the number of reserved special drawings, four types of "THP001A", "THP002A", "THP004A", and "THP005A" will be awarded. Any one of the variation patterns is selected, and "THP001A" is selected at a rate of 40%, "THP002A" at 30%, "THP004A" at 10%, and "THP005A" at 20%. In addition, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP001A" is selected is 120000 ms, and "THP001A" is referred to as "SPSP jackpot fluctuation". Moreover, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP002A" is selected is 100000 ms, and "THP002A" is referred to as "SP jackpot fluctuation". Moreover, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP004A" is selected is 80000 ms, and "THP004A" is referred to as "weak SP jackpot fluctuation". Further, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP005A" is selected is 100000 ms, and "THP005A" is referred to as "weak SP/relief jackpot variation".

In addition, if the result of jackpot judgment is "Lose" and the result of reach judgment is "Reach", regardless of the number of reserved special drawings, "THP011A", "THP012A", "THP013A", " One of the five fluctuation patterns of "THP014A" and "THP015A" is selected, "THP011A" is 5%, "THP012A" is 10%, "THP013A" is 50%, "THP014A" is 20%, " THP015A" is selected at a rate of 15%. In addition, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP011A" is selected is 120000 ms, and "THP011A" is referred to as "SPSP loss variation". Moreover, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP012A" is selected is 100000 ms, and "THP012A" is referred to as "SP loss variation". Moreover, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP013A" is selected is 20000 ms, and "THP013A" is referred to as "N loss variation". Further, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP014A" is selected is 80000 ms, and "THP014A" is referred to as "weak SP loss variation". Further, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP015A" is selected is 100000 ms, and "THP015A" is referred to as "weak SP/relief loss variation".

In addition, if the result of the jackpot judgment is "lose" and the result of reach judgment is "no reach", if the number of reserved special drawings 1 is "0" to "2", "THP021A" One type of variation pattern is selected at a rate of 100%, and if the number of reserved special drawings 1 is "3" to "4", one type of variation pattern of "THP022A" is selected at a rate of 100%. The variable display time of the special figure when "THP021A" is selected is 13000ms, and the variable display time of the special figure when "THP022A" is selected is 2000ms. This is called "normal loss fluctuation."

In the first embodiment, the fluctuation pattern A determination table 103a2 shown in FIG. 18 is used, but the fluctuation pattern A determination table 103a2 and the fluctuation pattern determination table 103a1 shown in FIG. 14 may be used in combination. good.

Next, a special figure variation production that can be executed by the production control microcomputer 121 according to the variation pattern selected by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained. The production control microcomputer 121 can execute the following production in the special symbol variation production executed in the non-time saving state.

A. Normal Variation "Normal variation" is an effect that may be performed in response to the start of variable display 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. Reach "Reach" is a performance that may be performed after the "normal variation", and is a performance in which the left performance pattern EZ1 and the right performance pattern EZ3 are the same type of performance pattern and are stopped and displayed. "Reach" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot winning", so it functions as an effect suggesting that there is a possibility that a jackpot game will be played. In addition, since "reach" may later develop into reach effects such as "N reach", "SP reach", "weak SP reach", "relief reach", and "SPSP reach", reach effects are performed. It also functions as a production that suggests that there is a possibility that it will happen.

C. N Reach "N Reach" is a performance that may be performed after a "Reach" is established, and is a reach performance in which the fluctuation speed of the medium performance symbol EZ2 gradually slows down. "N reach" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot winning", so it functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game may be played.

D. Weak SP Reach "Weak SP Reach" is a performance that is sometimes performed after "N Reach", and is a reach performance in which the main character challenges a predetermined mission. The "weak SP reach" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is a "jackpot win", so it functions as an effect that suggests that there is a possibility that a jackpot game will be played. In addition, "weak SP reach" is more likely to be played when the jackpot determination result is "jackpot winning" than when it is "losing", so it is assumed that there is a high possibility that jackpot games will be played. It functions as a suggestive performance.

E. SP Reach "SP Reach" is a performance that is sometimes performed after "N Reach", and is a reach performance in which the main character and the enemy character battle. "SP Reach" is a performance that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played because it is easier to play when the jackpot judgment result is a "jackpot win" than when the jackpot judgment result is a "loss". functions as In addition, since it is easier to play a jackpot game when "N reach" develops into "SP reach" than when "N reach" develops into "weak SP reach", "SP reach" It also functions as an effect that suggests that there is a higher possibility of a jackpot game being played than "weak SP reach".

F. Relief Reach "Relief Reach" is a performance that is sometimes performed after "Weak SP Reach", and is a reach performance that includes a performance in which the main character tries to stand up. “Relief Reach” is easier to perform when the jackpot determination result is a “jackpot win” than when the jackpot judgment is a “loss”, so it is a production that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played. functions as In addition, it is easier to perform a jackpot game when a "weak SP reach" develops into a "relief reach" than when a "weak SP reach" does not develop into a "relief reach". ” also functions as an effect that suggests that there is a higher possibility that a jackpot game will be played than “weak SP reach”.

G. Relief incitement performance "Relief incitement performance" is a performance that may be performed after a loss is suggested in "weak SP reach", and is an incitement performance that incites whether or not "relief reach" will be performed in a predetermined performance mode. It is. Since the "relief incitement performance" may later develop into a "relief reach", it functions as a performance suggesting that a "relief reach" may occur.

H. SPSP Reach "SPSP Reach" is a performance that is sometimes performed after "SP Reach", and is a reach performance in which the main character and a strong enemy character battle. "SPSP Reach" is a performance that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played because it is easier to play when the jackpot judgment result is a "jackpot win" than when the jackpot judgment result is a "loss". functions as In addition, since it is easier to play a jackpot game when "SP Reach" develops into "SPSP Reach" than when "SP Reach" does not develop into "SPSP Reach", "SPSP Reach" , it also functions as an effect that suggests that there is a higher possibility that a jackpot game will be played than "SP Reach".

Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the production flow of the main special figure variation production executed according to the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern A determination table 103a2 will be explained. The performance control microcomputer 121 displays a performance image on the display unit 50a in each performance that constitutes the performance flow, and also controls the light emission performance using the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 and the speaker according to the display of the performance image. It is possible to perform sound production using 52.

As shown in FIG. 19(A), in the special pattern variation effects where the variation patterns are "SPSP Jackpot Variation" and "SPSP Loss Variation", "Normal Variation" → "Reach" → "N Reach" → "SP Reach" → A production flow consisting of "SPSP Reach" is executed.

In addition, as shown in Fig. 19 (B), in the special symbol variation effects where the variation patterns are "SP jackpot variation" and "SP loss variation", "normal variation" → "reach" → "N reach" → "SP reach" ” is executed.

In addition, as shown in Fig. 19 (C), in the special pattern variation effects where the variation patterns are "weak SP jackpot variation" and "weak SP loss variation", "normal variation" → "reach" → "N reach" → " A production flow consisting of "Weak SP Reach" is executed. In addition, a ``relief inciting effect'' may be performed in the ``weak SP reach'' in these special figure fluctuation effects.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 19(D), in the special symbol variation effects where the variation patterns are "weak SP/relief jackpot variation" and "weak SP/relief loss variation", "normal variation" → "reach" → "N A production flow consisting of "reach" → "weak SP reach" → "relief reach" is executed. In addition, a ``relief inciting effect'' may be performed in the ``weak SP reach'' in these special figure fluctuation effects.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 19(E), in the special figure variation performance where the variation pattern is "N loss variation", a production flow consisting of "normal variation" → "reach" → "N reach" is executed. .

Further, as shown in FIG. 19(F), in the special figure variation performance where the variation pattern is "normal loss variation", a production flow consisting only of "normal variation" is executed.

Next, the main effects executed in the special figure variation effect will be specifically explained. In addition, in the special figure variation effect described below, the display of the hold icon HA is also performed in parallel, but the illustration of the hold icon HA may be omitted.

First, "weak SP reach" will be explained. The production control microcomputer 121 controls the special symbol variation production with the variation patterns of "weak SP jackpot variation", "weak SP loss variation", "weak SP/relief jackpot variation", and "weak SP/relief loss variation" to "N". "Weak SP Reach" can be executed after "Reach".

FIGS. 20(A) to 20(E) are diagrams showing how "weak SP reach" is performed. In "N reach", as shown in FIG. 20(A), when the fluctuation speed of medium effect symbol EZ2 becomes high, "weak SP reach" is performed.

In "Weak SP Reach", as shown in FIG. 20(B), the weak SP title image G300 (here, , "Grab the Flag" (character image) is displayed on the display section 50a. At this time, the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3 are reduced in size and moved to the upper part of the display section 50a.

Then, when a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed since the display of the weak SP title image G300, the weak SP title image G300 is erased and the main character image G200 representing the main character is erased, as shown in FIG. 20(C). and a flag image G301 representing a flag are displayed on the display section 50a, and a moving image of the main character jumping toward the flag is displayed on the display section 50a.

After that, if the variation pattern is "weak SP jackpot variation", a video in which the main character successfully grabs the flag is displayed on the display section 50a, and as shown in FIG. It stops with the same type of performance pattern as the performance pattern EZ1 and the right performance pattern EZ3, and stops in a manner in which the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 suggest a jackpot (here, the double number of "5, 5, 5"). Then, when a predetermined stop time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed, the "weak SP reach" ends.

On the other hand, if the variation pattern is "weak SP loss variation", "weak SP/relief jackpot variation", or "weak SP/relief loss variation", a video in which the main character fails to grab the flag is displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 20(E), the middle effect pattern EZ2 stops at a different type of effect pattern from the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3, and the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 suggest a loss ( Here, it is temporarily stopped at "5, 6, 5" reach miss). Then, when a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed since the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 temporarily stopped, a "relief stimulation performance" is performed, and the details of the "relief stimulation performance" will be described later.

When the "relief incitement effect" ends, if the fluctuation pattern is "weak SP loss variation", the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 will stop in a manner that suggests loss, and the "weak SP reach" will end. , when the variation pattern is "weak SP/relief jackpot variation" or "weak SP/relief loss variation", the medium effect pattern EZ2 changes again and the "weak SP reach" ends.

Next, the "relief incitement performance" will be explained. The production control microcomputer 121 performs a "relief inciting production" in a "weak SP reach" in a special symbol variation production with a variation pattern of "weak SP loss variation," "weak SP/relief jackpot variation," and "weak SP/relief loss variation." ” can be executed.

As shown in FIG. 21, the effect storage section 121b of the effect control microcomputer 121 stores a rescue promotion effect selection table 123a1. The performance control microcomputer 121 can select the type of performance mode of the "relief stimulation performance" using the rescue stimulation performance selection table 123a1. Types of presentation modes include "screen cracking" and "door closing."

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing the contents of the rescue promotion effect selection table 123a1. The performance control microcomputer 121 selects the type of performance mode of the "relief stimulation performance" with reference to the type of variation pattern.

Specifically, when the variation pattern is "weak SP/relief jackpot variation" (THP005A) or "weak SP/relief loss variation" (THP015A), "screen crack" is 30% and "door closed" is 70%. selected at a rate of

Furthermore, when the variation pattern is "weak SP loss variation" (THP014A), "screen cracking" is selected at a rate of 70% and "door closing" is selected at a rate of 30%.

In other words, the variation pattern (THP005A, THP015A) is set so that "door closing" is more likely to be selected, and the "relief inciting performance" with the production mode of "door closing" is different from the "relief inciting production" with the production mode of "screen cracking". Rather, it functions as a production that suggests that it is likely to develop into a "relief reach".

When executing the "relief agitation performance", the performance control microcomputer 121 executes the "relief agitation performance" with different performance modes depending on the selection result from the rescue agitation performance selection table 123a1. Note that the selection ratio indicated by the rescue promotion effect selection table 123a1 can be changed as appropriate.

FIGS. 23(A) to 23(D) are diagrams showing how a "relief promotion effect" for a "screen crack" is performed. In "weak SP reach", when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop in a manner that suggests a loss (see FIG. 20(E)), a "relief stimulation performance" of "screen cracking" is performed.

In the "relief agitation effect" for "screen crack", as shown in FIG. , Behind the screen image G400, a relief title image G401 is displayed, and the relief title image G401 is displayed as if a part of it is peeking through a hole in the screen. Details will be described later, but in "Rescue Reach", the main character tries to stand up, so the rescue title image G401 includes the words "Rise Up Challenge" to suggest the content of "Rescue Reach". Contains images.

Thereafter, as time passes, as shown in FIG. 23(B), the hole in the screen image G400 gradually becomes larger, and the relief title image G401 appears to be about to break the screen.

When the variation pattern is "weak SP/relief jackpot variation" (THP005A) or "weak SP/relief loss variation" (THP015A), the rescue title image G401 appears on the screen as shown in FIG. 23(C). It is displayed in the center of the display section 50a, indicating that it will develop into a "relief reach", and the "relief promotion effect" of the "screen crack" ends.

On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern is "weak SP loss fluctuation" (THP014A), the relief title image G401 cannot break the screen, and as shown in FIG. 23(D), the screen image G400 and the relief title image G401 is erased, the middle effect pattern EZ2 stops at a different type of effect pattern from the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 (here, the reach miss of "5, 6, 5"), and the "relief" of the "screen crack" The "inciting performance" ends.

FIGS. 24(A) to 24(E) are diagrams showing how the "relief promotion effect" of "door closing" is performed. In "weak SP reach", when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop in a manner that suggests a loss (see FIG. 20(E)), a "relief inciting performance" of "door closing" is performed.

In the "relief promotion effect" of "door closed", as shown in FIG. 24(A), a left door image G500L and a right door image G500R representing the door are displayed on the display section 50a, and the left and right doors are open. is displayed. At this time, the relief title image G401 is not displayed, unlike the “relief promotion effect” for “screen crack”.

Thereafter, as time passes, the left door image G500L gradually moves to the right, and the right door image G500R gradually moves to the left, as shown in FIG. A display that attempts to hide the symbol EZ2 is performed.

If the variation pattern is "weak SP/relief jackpot variation" (THP005A) or "weak SP/relief loss variation" (THP015A), as shown in FIG. 24(C), the left door image G500L and the right door The image G500R is completely closed and the middle effect pattern EZ2 is hidden. After that, the left door image G500L and the right door image G500R are moved to open and erased, and as shown in FIG. This is hinted at, and the "relief agitation production" of "door closing" ends.

On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern is "weak SP loss fluctuation" (THP014A), the left door image G500L and the right door image G500R cannot be completely closed, and as shown in FIG. 24(E), the left door The image G500L and the right door image G500R are erased, and the "relief promotion effect" of "door closing" ends.

Next, "relief reach" will be explained. The production control microcomputer 121 can execute the "relief reach" after the "weak SP reach" in the special symbol variation production with the variation patterns "weak SP/relief jackpot variation" and "weak SP/relief loss variation". .

FIGS. 25(A) to 25(C) are diagrams showing how "relief reach" is performed. When the relief title image G401 is displayed in the "relief inciting effect" in the "weak SP reach" (see FIGS. 23(C) and 24(D)), the "relief reach" is performed.

In "relief reach", as shown in FIG. 25(A), a main character image G200 representing the main character is displayed on the display section 50a, and a moving image of the main character trying to stand up is displayed on the display section 50a.

After that, if the variation pattern is "weak SP/relief jackpot variation", a video in which the main character successfully stands up is displayed on the display section 50a, and as shown in FIG. It stops with the same type of performance pattern as the performance pattern EZ1 and the right performance pattern EZ3, and stops in a manner in which the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 suggest a jackpot (here, the double number of "5, 5, 5"). Then, when a predetermined stop time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed, the "relief reach" ends.

On the other hand, when the variation pattern is "weak SP/relief loss variation", a video in which the main character fails to stand up is displayed on the display section 50a, and as shown in FIG. 25(C), the middle effect pattern EZ2 is moved to the left It stops with a performance pattern of a different type from the performance pattern EZ1 and the right performance pattern EZ3, and stops in a manner where the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 suggest a loss (here, a reach loss of "5, 6, 5"). Then, when a predetermined stop time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed, the "relief reach" ends.

<Consideration of the first embodiment>
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the first embodiment will be considered. First, we will consider the relationship between ``relief incitement production'' and ``relief reach.'' The performance modes of the "relief inciting performance" include "screen cracking" and "door closing," but in the special figure variation performance that includes "relief reach" in the production flow, the "relief inciting performance" of "screen cracking" The ``relief incitement performance'' of ``door closing'' is more likely to be performed than the ``door closure'' (see Figure 22). In other words, the probability of developing into a "relief reach" is different depending on when the "relief incitement effect" for "screen cracking" is performed and when the "relief incitement effect" for "door closing" is performed. I can say it.

Next, the rescue title image G401 in the "relief promotion effect" for "screen cracking" will be considered. The ``rescue incitement effect'' for ``screen cracking'' is more difficult to develop into a ``rescue reach'' than the ``relief incitement effect'' for ``door closing'' (see Figure 22). Therefore, it is difficult to experience the development of a "relief reach" through the "relief agitation effect" of a "cracked screen" during a game, but it is difficult to experience the development of a "relief reach" through the "relief agitation effect" of a "screen crack". When the user is being agitated, a relief title image G401 is displayed (see FIGS. 23(A) and 23(B)). The relief title image G401 includes a display suggesting the content of "relief reach." In other words, even if you cannot experience the development of "Relief Reach" through the "Relief Inciting Effect" of "Screen Cracked", it is easy to guess the content of "Relief Reach" based on the Relief Title Image G401. I can say that there is.

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

(1) If "N Reach" develops into "Weak SP Reach" where the possibility of a jackpot game being played is lower than "SP Reach", even if "Weak SP Reach" does not result in a jackpot, after that " Even if it develops into a "weak SP reach" where the possibility of a jackpot game being played is low, it is possible to maintain expectations for a jackpot game and increase the interest of the game. is possible.

(2) If a "weak SP reach" suggests a loss and a "relief incitement performance" is performed, the "relief incitement performance" will be performed depending on whether or not it will subsequently develop into a "relief reach". , it is possible to suggest the possibility of developing into a "relief reach" by the "relief stimulation performance", and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(3) As a “relief agitation performance” that has the potential to develop into a “relief reach”, there are times when a “relief agitation performance” of “screen cracking” and a “relief agitation performance” of “door closing” are performed. Since there is a time, it is possible to diversify the performance mode of the "relief stimulation performance", and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(4) In the "relief promotion" of "screen crack" which is difficult to develop into "relief reach", the rescue title image G401 that suggests the content of "relief reach" is displayed, so the "relief promotion" of "screen crack" is displayed. Even for players who have not progressed through the "performance" to the "relief reach", it is possible to make it easier to understand what kind of production will develop after that, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game. .

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

In the first embodiment, the "weak SP reach" is performed based on the result of jackpot determination (variation pattern), but it may be performed based on the type of stop symbol of the special symbol. For example, the "weak SP reach" may be performed only when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a "probable variable symbol". In this case, the "weak SP reach" can suggest a high probability state, making it possible to increase the interest of the game.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the "relief reach" is performed based on the result of jackpot determination (fluctuation pattern), but it may be performed based on the type of stop symbol of the special symbol. . For example, the "relief reach" may be performed only when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a "probable variable symbol". In this case, the "relief reach" can suggest a high probability state, making it possible to increase the interest of the game.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the "relief inciting performance" is performed based on the result of jackpot determination (variation pattern), but it may also be performed based on the type of stop symbol of the special symbol. good. For example, the "relief inciting performance" of "door closing" may be performed only when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a "probable variable symbol". In this case, the ``relief promotion effect'' of ``door closing'' can suggest that a high probability state will occur, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the "weak SP reach", "relief reach", and "relief incitement effect" are performed when the time is not shortened, but they are performed when the time is shortened. Also good.

In addition, in the first embodiment, when the "weak SP reach" develops into the "relief reach", in the "relief reach", the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop in a manner that suggests a jackpot, and when there is a loss. Although there are times when the game stops in a manner that suggests a jackpot, in the case of "relief reach", the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 may always stop in a manner that suggests a jackpot.

In addition, in the first embodiment, when the "relief promotion effect" for "door closing" is performed than when the "relief promotion effect" for "screen cracking" is performed, the "relief reach ” However, when the “relief incitement effect” for “door closing” is performed than when the “relief incitement effect” for “screen crack” is performed, the subsequent It may also be possible to make it difficult for this to develop into a "relief reach".

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, there are two types of performance modes for the "relief promotion performance": "screen cracking" and "door closing", but there may be three or more types of performance modes.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, one type of relief title image G401 is displayed on the display unit 50a in the “relief promotion effect” of “screen crack”, regardless of whether it develops into “relief reach” afterwards. However, two or more types of relief title images G401 may be displayed. For example, the character image of "Stand Up Challenge" may be displayed in any one of blue, green, and red. In this case, depending on the display color of the character image of "Rising Challenge", the possibility that it will later develop into "Relief Reach" or the possibility that a jackpot game will be played if it develops into "Relief Reach" will differ. It is preferable to do so.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, one type of relief title image G401 is displayed on the display unit 50a in the “relief promotion effect” of “door closing” regardless of whether or not a jackpot game is played afterwards. However, two or more types of relief title images G401 may be displayed. For example, the character image of "Stand Up Challenge" may be displayed in any one of blue, green, and red. In this case, it is preferable that the possibility that a jackpot game will be played afterward differs depending on the display color of the character image of "Rising Challenge".

In addition, in the first embodiment, in the "relief agitation effect" of "screen crack", the time during which the hole in the screen image G400 becomes larger is set to one type, regardless of whether or not it develops into "relief reach" afterwards. However, there may be two or more types of time. For example, the time from the state shown in FIG. 23(A) to the state shown in FIG. 23(B) may be 3 seconds or 5 seconds. In this case, when the hole in the screen image G400 becomes larger over 3 seconds and when it becomes larger over 5 seconds, there is a possibility that the hole will develop into a "relief reach" or a "relief reach". It is preferable that the probability that a jackpot game will be played when the game develops is different.

In addition, in the first embodiment, in the "relief inciting effect" of "door closing", the time required for the left door image G500L and the right door image G500R to approach each other, regardless of whether or not it develops into a "relief reach" afterwards. Although there is only one type of time, there may be two or more types of time. For example, the time from the state shown in FIG. 24(A) to the state shown in FIG. 24(B) may be 3 seconds or 5 seconds. In this case, when the left door image G500L and the right door image G500R approach each other over 3 seconds and 5 seconds, there is a possibility that the left door image G500L and the right door image G500R will develop into a "relief reach" or a "relief reach". It is preferable that the possibility that a jackpot game will be played when the game develops to "reach" is different.

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

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

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

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

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

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

<Invention disclosed in the first embodiment>
The following invention A is disclosed up to the previous paragraph in this [Detailed Description of the Invention]. In the description of invention A, the names and expressions of corresponding components in the embodiment of the invention described above, and the symbols used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, elements such as means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. Note that invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A4.

The gaming machine according to invention A1 is
A game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of creating a special game state (jackpot game state, high probability state) advantageous to the player;
A performance execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) that executes a performance using a predetermined performance means,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to execute a first special performance (weak SP reach) that can suggest that the special gaming state will be entered;
If the first special performance does not suggest that the special game state will be entered, a second special performance (relief reach) that suggests that the special game state may be entered may be executed;
Whether or not the second special performance is executed, a suggestion performance (relief incitement performance) indicating that the second special performance may be performed may be performed;
The suggested effects include a first suggestion effect including a first effect (screen cracking), and a second suggestion effect including a second effect (door closing) that is different from the first effect. There is a performance,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to invention A1,
The probability that the second special performance will be executed is different depending on when the first suggestion performance is executed and when the second suggestion performance is executed.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention A3 is
A gaming machine according to invention A1,
The presentation means includes a predetermined display means (image display device 50),
The performance of the first performance mode includes a performance in which a suggestion display (relief title image G401) suggesting the content of the second special performance is displayed on the display means,
The second special performance is more difficult to execute when the first suggestion performance is executed than when the second suggestion performance is executed.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention A4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A1 to A3,
The suggestive performance is executed after the first special performance and before the second special performance,
It is characterized by

50...Image display device 50a...Display unit 101...Microcomputer for game control 121...Microcomputer for production control EZ1, EZ2, EZ3...Production pattern G200...Main character image G400...Screen image G401...Relief title image G500L...Left door image G500R... Right door image

Claims (1)

a game control means capable of creating a special game state advantageous to the player;
A performance execution means for performing a performance using a performance means including a predetermined display means ,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to execute a first reach effect that can suggest that the special gaming state will be entered,
If the first ready-to-win performance does not suggest that the special gaming state will occur, a second ready-to-win performance that suggests that the special gaming state may be entered may be executed;
A first suggestion performance that includes a performance in a first performance mode as a suggestion performance that suggests that the second reach performance may be executed whether or not the second reach performance is executed. and a time when executing a second suggestion performance including a performance of a second performance mode different from the first performance mode,
The production of the first production mode includes a production in which a suggestion display suggesting the content of the second reach production is displayed on the display means, while the production of the second production mode includes a production that suggests the content of the second reach production. The display does not include an effect displayed on the display means,
The probability that the second reach effect is executed is different depending on when the first suggestion effect is executed and when the second suggestion effect is executed.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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