JP7442177B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, there has been a gaming machine in which an operation button operated by a player can vibrate during a game (Patent Document 1).

JP2017-064267A

However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has room for further improvement.

The gaming machine of the present invention includes:
a first operating means and a second operating means that can be operated by a player;
Direction means and
special game execution means capable of executing special games advantageous to players;
A performance execution means capable of executing a predetermined performance,
The performance execution means is
There are times when the second operating means is vibrated in a vibration mode accompanied by a vibration sound and times when it is not vibrated,
The player's operation of the second operating means may cause the second operating means to vibrate in a vibrating manner accompanied by a vibration sound;
The second operating means may also be caused to vibrate in a vibrating manner accompanied by a vibration sound due to the player's operation on the first operating means;
It is possible to execute a suggestion effect that suggests execution of the special game,
At a first timing, there is a time when a first instruction performance for instructing the operation of the first operation means is executed, and a time for executing a second instruction performance for instructing the operation of the second operation means,
Unlike the second instruction performance, it is possible to perform a special instruction performance that points to the second operation means or its vicinity using the performance means,
The above-mentioned suggestive performance is
It is easier to execute the second instruction performance after the execution of the second instruction performance than after the execution of the first instruction performance,
When the second instruction performance is performed at the first timing, the special instruction performance may start at a second timing before the first timing,
If the special instruction performance starts at the second timing, the special instruction performance ends before the first timing .

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

It is a front view of a pachinko game machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view showing the second grand prize winning device etc. in detail. It is a front view of display devices. (A) is a front view of the performance unit when the above-board movable device and the under-board movable device are in standby state, and (B) is a front view of the performance unit when the above-board movable device and the under-board movable device are activated. It is a front view. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the main control board. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a sub-control board. (A) is a table showing random numbers related to general drawings, and (B) is a table showing random numbers related to special drawings. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a regular pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a reach determination table. It is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. It is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. This is a look-ahead determination table. This is a jackpot game control table. It is an explanatory diagram of a gaming state. It is an explanatory diagram showing a concrete example of production mode. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of normal variation of special figure variation performance. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach of the special figure variation effect. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of SP reach of the special figure variation effect. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a hold performance. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a movable body effect. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of operation performance. It is a flowchart of main control main processing. 3 is a flowchart of main side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of sub-control main processing. 3 is a flowchart of sub-side timer interrupt processing. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment. It is a top view of the lower decorative body of 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view of a 2nd button. It is an exploded perspective view of a 2nd button. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the movable portion of the second button viewed diagonally from above. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the movable part of the second button, viewed diagonally from below. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the support portion of the second button viewed from diagonally above. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the support portion of the second button viewed diagonally from below. It is an explanatory view (sectional view) showing a second vibration mechanism of a second button. It is an explanatory view (sectional view) showing the first vibration mechanism of the second button. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram (top view) showing a rotating member of the first vibration mechanism of the second button. It is an explanatory view (top view) showing displacement of a movable part (base part) of a 2nd button. It is a front view of the production unit of the first embodiment. (A) is a front view of the production unit when the left movable body of the board is at the left position of the first board, and (B) is a front view of the production unit when the left movable body of the board is located at the left position of the second board. It is a diagram. It is a front view of the performance unit when the board left movable body is at the third board left position. It is an explanatory view showing a board left movable body with a rotating effect. It is a front view of the game board unit of 1st Embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the sub-control board side of the first embodiment. It is a hit determination table of the first embodiment. It is a jackpot game control table of the first embodiment. It is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table of a 1st embodiment. (A) is a table showing the distribution rate of the special pattern fluctuation pattern selected in the case of "Jackpot", and (B) is a table showing the distribution rate of the special pattern fluctuation pattern selected in the case of "Lose with reach" This is a table showing. (A) is an explanatory diagram of the first gaze guidance performance, and (B) is an explanatory diagram of the second gaze guidance performance. It is an explanatory diagram of the third eye guidance effect. It is an explanatory diagram of the 1st SP reach of a 1st embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram of the 2nd SP reach of a 1st embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram of the 2nd SP reach of a 1st embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram of the continuation branch production of a 1st embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram of the continuation branch production of a 1st embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram of the continuation branch production of a 1st embodiment. It is a timing chart showing a 1st SP reach and a 2nd SP reach of a 1st embodiment. It is a timing chart showing a jackpot performance accompanying the jackpot game C of the first embodiment. It is a timing chart showing a jackpot effect accompanying the jackpot game D of the first embodiment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained based on FIGS. 6 and 7. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has various functions such as a special drawing lottery, a variable display of special drawings, a jackpot game, a game state setting described later, a general drawing drawing, a variable display of a general drawing, and auxiliary games. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as "main control board") 100 that controls gaming profits (progress of the game), and a game performance according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 (special figure fluctuation performance, hold performance, jackpot game performance) , an effect control board (hereinafter referred to as a "sub-control board") 120 that controls effects such as a customer waiting effect, an operation promotion effect that prompts an operation during a period when the operation of the normal button 40 or special button 41 is valid (operation valid period), Further, a payout control board 170 for controlling the payout of game balls and the like is provided further on the back side than the image display device 50 of the game board 1. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control section that controls games. Further, the sub-control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control section that controls effects, together with an image control board 140, a lamp control circuit 151, and an audio control circuit 161, which will be described later. The production control unit includes at least a sub-control board 120, and controls game production using production means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, etc.), It is sufficient if the waiting effect and the operation promotion effect can be controlled.

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

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

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

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

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

The various sensors MS connected to the main control board 100 include a first starting port sensor that detects game balls that have entered the first starting port 11, and a second sensor that detects game balls that have entered the second starting port 12. A starting hole sensor, a general winning hole sensor that detects the game ball that has entered the general winning hole 10, a gate sensor 13a that detects the game ball that has passed through the gate 13, and a first sensor that detects the game ball that has entered the first big winning hole 14. 1 big winning hole sensor, 2nd big winning hole sensor 15a that detects the game ball that entered the 2nd big winning hole 15, specific area sensor 16a that detects the game ball that passed through the specific area 16 (entered the specific area 16) , and a non-specific area sensor 17a that detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 17 (entered the non-specific area 17). When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal according to the detected content to the main control board 100. Note that the type and number of sensors connected to the main control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Description of Features of the First Embodiment A further detailed explanation will be added below regarding the features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment.

7-1. Structure of Gaming Machine First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, which is the first embodiment, will be explained using FIGS. 27 to 42.

7-1-1. First Button The first button 40A will be explained using FIGS. 27 and 28. The first button 40A can be pressed by the player. This first button 40A is provided on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36, as shown in FIGS. 27 and 28. Specifically, the first button 40A is disposed at the center in the left-right direction of the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 on the front side of the upper plate 34.

The first button 40A has a disc shape made of a transparent resin member. The character "push" shown in FIG. 28 is attached to the surface of the first button 40A, allowing the player to recognize that the button can be pressed.

Further, the first button 40A can vibrate. A vibration mechanism (not shown) for vibrating the first button 40A is provided inside the lower decorative body 36, and the operation of the vibration mechanism causes the first button 40A to vibrate in the vertical direction shown in FIG. 27. That is, the first button 40A vibrates in the direction toward and away from the player's viewpoint.

Since the vibrations of the first button 40A are along the directions toward and away from the player's viewpoint, it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the vibrations of the first button 40A. Therefore, a player who is touching the first button 40A when the first button 40A vibrates can notice the vibration of the first button 40A, but a player who is not touching the first button 40A can notice the vibration of the first button 40A. It is difficult to notice that button 40A is vibrating.

7-1-2. Second Button Next, the second button 40B (hemispherical button unit 200) will be explained using FIGS. 27 to 38. The second button 40B, like the first button 40A, can be pressed by the player. This second button 40B is provided on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36, as shown in FIGS. 27 and 28. Specifically, it is disposed on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 on the right side of the first button 40A described above.

This second button 40B (hemispherical button unit 200) includes a cover part 210 shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, a movable part 220 shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, and a support part 250 shown in FIGS. 29 and 30. , a substrate part 280 shown in FIG. 30, a sensor switch part 290 shown in FIG. 30, a motor holding part 300 shown in FIG. 30, and a bottom part 310 shown in FIGS. 29 and 30.

The cover portion 210 is made of a transparent resin member. As shown in FIG. 30, this cover part 210 includes a hemispherical dome part 211, a cylindrical part 212 extending from the circumferential end of the dome part 211, and a part from the cylindrical part 212 to the dome part 211 side. has two sets of legs (a pair of first legs 213 and a pair of second legs 215) that extend in opposite directions. The first leg portion 213 is arranged to face the cylindrical portion 212 in the radial direction. An engagement hole 214 for engaging with the motor holding portion 300 is provided near the tip of the first leg portion 213 . Further, like the first leg portion 213, the second leg portion 215 is arranged to face the cylindrical portion 212 in the radial direction. Note that the second leg portion 215 is provided deviated from the first leg portion 213 by 90 degrees in the circumferential direction of the cylindrical portion 212. A recess 216 is provided at the tip of the second leg 215.

The movable part 220 has a disc-shaped base part 221 and a disc-shaped decoration part 225 that covers one surface of the base part 221, as shown in FIGS. 30 and 31. As shown in FIG. 31, a gap is formed between the base part 221 and the decorative part 225, and a light source part 260 and a light guide plate 275, which will be described later, are arranged in the gap (see FIG. 30). ).

As shown in FIG. 32, a bottomed cylindrical protrusion 222 is provided at the center of the base portion 221 and protrudes in a direction opposite to the decorative portion 225 side. A rotating member 327 that is rotatable as the first motor 321 rotates can be placed inside the protrusion 222 . The first motor 321 and the rotating member 327 will be explained later.

Furthermore, three circular holes 223 are formed in the base portion 221 (see FIG. 32). These circular holes 223 are arranged at approximately equal intervals in the circumferential direction with respect to the center of the base portion 221. A circular protrusion 255 protruding from the support portion 250 is inserted into each circular hole 223 . The circular protrusion 255 will be explained later.

The decorative portion 225 is made by combining a first resin member made of a colorless and transparent material and a second resin member whose surface is plated. This decorative portion 225 has a first surface portion 227 and a second surface portion 245 (see FIG. 31). The second surface portion 245 is a portion of the movable portion 220 that faces the base portion 221 (see FIG. 32). The second surface portion 245 is provided with three rod-shaped extension portions 246 extending from the second surface portion 245 toward the base portion 221 side. The base portion 221 is fixed to the tips of these three extending portions 246. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 32, in the movable part 220, a gap of a predetermined length (specifically, the length of the extension part 246) is formed between the base part 221 and the decorative part 225.

The first surface portion 227 of the decorative portion 225 is a portion of the hemispherical button unit 200 that is visible to the player through the colorless and transparent cover portion 210 (dome portion 211) (see FIG. 29). As shown in FIGS. 29 and 31, this first surface portion 227 has a light-transmitting portion 226 made of the first resin member.

In the decorative portion 225 of this embodiment, the second surface portion 245 and the interior of the decorative portion 225 (the portion between the first surface portion and the second surface portion) are also made of the first resin member. Therefore, when light is incident from the second surface portion 245 of the decorative portion 225, the light passes through the interior of the decorative portion 225 and reaches the first surface portion 227. Light is then emitted to the outside of the decorative portion 225 through the transparent portion 226 of the first surface portion 227 . Specifically, light is emitted toward the dome portion 211 of the cover portion 210 above the decorative portion 225.

As shown in FIG. 33, the support section 250 includes a circular support body section 251, a substantially disc-shaped light source section 260 fixed to the support body section 251, and a light guide plate 275. The support main body portion 251 has a circular shape with a larger diameter than the cylindrical portion 212 of the cover portion 210. Further, near the periphery of the support body portion 251, a first leg insertion hole 253 corresponding to the first leg portion 213 of the cover portion 210 and a second leg insertion hole 254 corresponding to the second leg portion 215 are provided. Yes (see Figure 34). Furthermore, a substantially circular central hole 252 is formed in the center of the support body portion 251 (see FIGS. 33 and 34). Further, a rod-shaped circular protrusion 255 is provided that protrudes from the surface of the support body portion 251 (see FIG. 33). A light source section 260 and a light guide plate 275 are fixed to the tips of these circular protrusions 255. Note that, as shown in FIG. 30, the support portion 250 and the decorative portion 225 of the movable portion 220 are separate bodies. Therefore, the light source section 260 and the decorative section 225 are independent from each other.

A fixing jig 322 for fixing the first motor 321 is attached to the back surface of the support body 251 (see FIGS. 33 and 34). The fixing jig 322 includes a plate-shaped fixing portion 323 and a plurality of attachment pieces 325 that protrude from the fixing portion 323 toward the support body portion 251 of the support portion 250 (see FIG. 34). By fixing the mounting piece 325 to the back surface of the support body part 251, the fixing part 323 is arranged parallel to the support body part 251, and the distance between the fixing part 323 and the support body part 251 is kept constant. (See Figure 34).

The first motor 321 is fixed to the lower surface of the fixed portion 323 with its surface on the rotation axis AX1 side overlapped. The rotation axis AX<b>1 of the first motor 321 passes through the central hole 324 of the fixed part 323 . Thus, in this embodiment, the distance between the support body 251 and the first motor 321 is kept constant by the fixing jig 322.

The light source section 260 has a substantially disk shape as shown in FIGS. 30 and 33, and has a plurality of (four in this embodiment) LEDs 261 arranged on its surface.

The light guide plate 275 is for guiding only the light traveling in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the light source section 260 out of the light emitted from each LED 261 of the light source section 260 to the decoration section 225 of the movable section 220. The light guide plate 275 has a substantially disk shape like the light source section 260 described above (see FIGS. 30 and 33).

The substrate section 280 shown in FIG. 30 is for controlling the light emission of each of the plurality of LEDs 261 of the light source section 260. In this embodiment, a photosensor (first button detection switch to be described later) 40y for detecting a pressing operation of the cover portion 210 described above is mounted.

The sensor switch section 290 is for shielding the photosensor 40y mounted on the substrate section 280 from light (see FIG. 30). This sensor switch section 290 is formed with a light shielding section 291 that can shield the photosensor 40y from light. Further, the sensor switch section 290 has a rectangular shape with a length in the longitudinal direction that is approximately the same as the diameter of the cylindrical section 212 of the cover section 210. Convex portions 292 that protrude toward the cover portion 210 are provided at both ends in the longitudinal direction (see FIG. 30). The convex portion 292 engages with the concave portion 216 of the second leg portion 215 inserted into the second leg insertion hole 254 of the support portion 250 .

The motor holding part 300 has a rectangular shape with a length in the longitudinal direction that is approximately the same as the diameter of the cylindrical part 212 of the cover part 210 (see FIG. 30). Wall portions 301 extending toward the cover portion 210 are provided at both ends of the motor holding portion 300 in the longitudinal direction. This wall portion 301 is provided with an engaging portion 302 that projects in the radial direction of the cylindrical portion 212 . Further, a substantially circular central hole 303 is formed in the center of the motor holding portion 300. Note that the engagement hole 214 of the first leg portion 213 inserted into the first leg insertion hole 253 of the support portion 250 engages with the engagement portion 302 of the wall portion 301 .

A second motor 331 is attached to the motor holding section 300 (see FIG. 35). Specifically, a motor accommodating section 305 is provided at one end in the longitudinal direction of the motor holding section 300, and the second motor 331 is accommodated within the motor accommodating section 305. An eccentric weight 332 whose center of gravity is shifted from the rotation axis AX2 is attached to the rotation axis AX2 of the second motor 331.

The bottom part 310 shown in FIG. 30 has a circular shape having approximately the same size as the support part 250, is fixed to the bottom part of the support part 250, and has a motor including the first leg part 213 of the cover part 210 and the second motor 331 The holding part 300 and the first motor 321 are accommodated. Further, a first biasing spring 314 and a second biasing spring 315 are provided between the bottom portion 310 and the motor holding portion 300. The first biasing spring 314 is for biasing the motor holding part 300 upward with respect to the bottom part 310 and the support part 250. Further, the second biasing spring 315 is for biasing the sensor switch section 290 upwardly with respect to the bottom section 310 and the support section 250.

The motor holding section 300, the sensor switch section 290, and the cover section 210 are urged upward with respect to the bottom section 310 and the support section 250 by the urging springs 314 and 315. The photosensor 40y of the cover section 210 described above is configured to detect that the sensor switch section 290 is placed in a downward position against the second biasing spring 315.

The hemispherical button unit 200 has a structure in which the dome portion 211 and the cylindrical portion 212 of the cover portion 210 cover the upper portion of the support portion 250 in which the movable portion 220 is disposed. As described above, since the cover part 210 is made of a transparent resin member, the movable part 220 located inside the cover part 210 (dome part 211) can be visually recognized by the player.

Further, the cover portion 210 and the motor holding portion 300 constitute the normal button 40. The cover part 210 is movable up and down relative to the support part 250. Then, when the cover section 210 is pressed, the motor holding section 300 and the sensor switch section 290 move downward accordingly. Since the sensor switch section 290 has a pair of light shielding sections 291, when the sensor switch section 290 moves downward together with the cover section 210, the press operation is detected by the photosensor 40y arranged on the substrate section 280. It is supposed to be.

Next, each operation of the vibration mechanism of the second button 40B (hemispherical button unit 200) will be explained using FIGS. 35 to 38.

There are two vibration mechanisms for the second button 40B: a first vibration mechanism 320 and a second vibration mechanism 330. First, the second vibration mechanism 330 will be explained. When the second motor 331 described above operates, the eccentric weight 332 of the second motor 331 rotates about the rotation axis AX2, as shown in FIG. 35. Then, the second motor 331 vibrates due to the centrifugal force of the eccentric weight 332 and collides with the motor accommodating part 305 of the motor holding part 300. The vibrations of the second motor 331 are transmitted to the motor holding part 300 via the motor housing part 305 and also to the cover part 210 that engages with the motor holding part 300 via the first leg part 213 . This causes the cover portion 210 to vibrate.

As described above, the first leg portion 213 of the cover portion 210 is inserted into the first leg insertion hole 253 of the support portion 250. Therefore, the movement of the cover part 210 in the horizontal direction (that is, the direction in which the support main body part 251 of the support part 250 spreads) is limited to the size of the first leg insertion hole 253, while the movement of the first biasing spring 314 is limited to the size of the first leg insertion hole 253. Movement in the vertical direction is permitted due to expansion and contraction. Therefore, the vibration of the cover part 210 is a so-called pitching type vibration in which the vibration in the vertical direction is larger than the vibration in the horizontal direction.

Note that when the vibrating second motor 331 collides with the motor accommodating portion 305 of the motor holding portion 300, a sound (vibration sound) is generated. Therefore, when pitching type vibration is generated by the second vibration mechanism 330, vibration noise is also generated.

Next, the first vibration mechanism 320, which is the vibration mechanism of the movable part 220, will be explained using FIGS. 36 to 38. FIG. 36 shows the movable part 220 and the first vibration mechanism 320 that vibrates the movable part 220. The first vibration mechanism 320 includes a first motor 321 , a fixing jig 322 , a coil spring 326 , a rotating member 327 , and a support section 250 .

The movable part 220 has a configuration in which a disc-shaped base part 221 is covered with a decorative part 225. The base portion 221 is stacked on the support portion 250 from above, and the protruding portion 222 of the base portion 221 is loosely fitted into the center hole 252 of the support portion 250.

Here, the circular hole 223 of the base portion 221 has a larger diameter than the circular protrusion 255, and the circular protrusion 255 inserted into the circular hole 223 can move within the circular hole 223. That is, the movement of the base portion 221 is restricted by the contact between the inner circumferential surface of the circular hole 223 and the circular protrusion 255 . In FIG. 38, the base part 221 is shown by a dotted line when it moves in one direction in the horizontal plane and its movement is restricted by the circular protrusion 255, and the range Q in which the base part 221 is allowed to move is shown by a two-dot chain line. It shows. In this embodiment, the plurality of circular holes 223 and the circular protrusions 255 have the same size, so when one circular protrusion 255 comes into contact with the inner peripheral surface of the circular hole 223, the remaining circular protrusions 255 also comes into contact with the inner peripheral surface of the circular hole 223. This makes it possible to disperse the contact points between the base portion 221 and the circular protrusion 255 in the circumferential direction of the base portion 221. Further, in this embodiment, the circular protrusion 255 slides on the inner circumferential surface of the circular hole 223, so that the base portion 221 can be moved smoothly.

The rotating member 327 is attached to the center of the base portion 221, that is, to the protruding portion 222, and is rotatable relative to the base portion 221 (see FIG. 36). Specifically, the rotating member 327 includes a rotating shaft 328 that extends in a direction perpendicular to the base portion 221 and passes through the base portion 221, and an eccentric weight 329. The rotating shaft 328 is attached to the center of the protruding portion 222 via a bearing (not shown), so that the rotating member 327 can rotate relative to the base portion 221.

The eccentric weight 329 is fixed to the upper end of the rotating shaft 328 and rotates together with the rotating shaft 328 (see FIG. 36). As shown in FIG. 37, the eccentric weight 329 has a fan shape in plan view. A circular recess 224 that allows rotation of an eccentric weight 329 is formed on the upper surface of the base portion 221, and the eccentric weight 329 rotates within the circular recess 224.

The coil spring 326 is arranged coaxially with the rotation axis AX1 of the first motor 321. One end of the coil spring 326 is fixed to the rotating shaft AX1. Further, the other end of the coil spring 326 is fixed to a rotating shaft 328 of a rotating member 327.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 36, the natural length of the coil spring 326 is the length in which the base portion 221 (movable portion 220) fixed to the other end of the coil spring 326 via the rotating member 327 rises from the support portion 250. It's getting dark. Specifically, the above-mentioned fixing jig 322 sets the distance between the support part 250 and the first motor 321 to a length that allows the base part 221 (movable part 220) to float up from the support part 250 when the coil spring 326 is at its natural length. I keep it like that.

Next, the operation of the first vibration mechanism 320 will be explained. When the first motor 321 described above operates, the other end of the coil spring 326 and the rotating member 327 pivot around the rotation axis AX1. Then, the base portion 221 (circular recess 224) is pushed by the eccentric weight 329, and the movable portion 220 also attempts to rotate.

Note that since the rotating member 327 includes an eccentric weight 329 that is eccentric from the rotation axis AX1, the turning radius of the rotating member 327 becomes large, and the base portion 221 collides with the circular protrusion 255 of the support portion 250. Therefore, the base part 221 vibrates (swings) in the horizontal direction (that is, in the direction perpendicular to the rotation axis AX1) while repeatedly colliding with the circular protrusion 255 of the support part 250 within the range Q shown in FIG. ).

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the coil spring 326 is disposed coaxially with the rotation axis AX1 of the first motor 321, and can be elastically bent and deformed in the horizontal direction of the movable part 220, so that the base part 221 is a rotating member that rotates. 327, the drag from the collided circular protrusion 255, and the restoring force of the coil spring 326. It is possible to vibrate randomly within a plane perpendicular to .

In this way, the base portion 221 of the movable portion 220 randomly vibrates in the horizontal direction within the range Q shown in FIG. Further, due to the expansion and contraction of the coil spring 326, the movable portion 220 is allowed to vibrate in the vertical direction. Therefore, the movable part 220 is allowed to vibrate both in the vertical direction and in the horizontal direction.

Further, when the base portion 221 collides with the circular protrusion 255 of the support portion 250, a sound is generated. Therefore, when the movable part 220 is vibrated by the first vibration mechanism 320, sound is also generated.

As a result of the above, the vibration pattern of the movable part 220 is different from the vibration of the pitching type cover part 210 described above. In this way, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, the vibration patterns of the cover part 210 and the movable part 220 are different, so that it is possible to easily distinguish the vibrations of the two members.

In addition, since the cover part 210 vibrates in the vertical direction (specifically, it vibrates in the direction approaching and away from the player's viewpoint), the vibration of the cover part 210 makes it difficult for the player to see. It has become. On the other hand, since the movable part 220 vibrates in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis AX1, the vibration of the movable part 220 is more easily recognized by the player than the vibration of the cover part 210. Thereby, it is possible to visually make the vibration state of the movable part 220 more conspicuous than the vibration state of the cover part 210 that covers the movable part 220.

Further, according to FIGS. 27 and 28, the second button 40B has a larger vibrating portion than the first button 40A. Specifically, the portion of the second button 40B that is exposed from the lower decorative body 36 is larger than the portion of the first button 40A that is exposed from the lower decorative body 36. Therefore, when the second button 40B experiences vertical vibrations in the cover portion 210 and vibrations in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis AX1 of the movable portion 220, these vibrations are more noticeable than the first button 40A.

7-1-3. Board Left Movable Body Next, the board left movable body 57 will be explained using FIGS. 39 to 42. The board left movable body 57 is a movable body imitating a "sword" as shown in FIG. Specifically, there is a sword body 57L that forms the blade and grip of the sword, and a star-shaped decorative part 57M located approximately in the longitudinal center of the sword body 57L (between the blade and the grip). Contains.

A rotating shaft 57Lx is provided at the lower end (end of the grip) of the sword main body 57L of the board left movable body 57. Therefore, the sword body portion 57L is rotatably movable around the rotation axis 57Lx. Furthermore, this rotating shaft 57Lx is movable along a rail portion XR provided on the back side of the left curtain plate 59L and extending in the vertical direction of the pachinko game machine PY1.

The board left movable body 57 is normally placed behind the left curtain plate 59L, as shown in FIG. 39, and is not visible to the player. The position of the board left movable body 57 at this time is called the initial position. Further, the state in which the left panel movable body 57 is at the initial position is referred to as a standby state.

Further, this board left movable body 57 can be moved clockwise from the initial position to the first board left position shown in FIG. 40(A) or to the second board left position shown in FIG. 40(B). . At this time, the board left movable body 57 rotates while the rotating shaft 57Lx is at the lower end of the rail portion XR. The first board left position is the position of the board left movable body 57 where the tip of the sword main body portion 57L points to the first big prize opening 14 when viewed from the front. The second board left position is the position of the board left movable body 57 where the tip of the sword main body portion 57L points to the second big prize opening 15 when viewed from the front. In the present embodiment, a state in which the board left movable body 57 is at the first board left position is referred to as a first state, and a state in which the board left movable body 57 is in the second board left position is referred to as a second state.

Further, it can be moved to the left position of the third board shown in FIG. At this time, movement of the rotating shaft 57Lx to the upper end of the rail portion XR and rotational movement about the rotating shaft 57Lx are involved. The third board left position is the position of the board left movable body 57 where the tip of the sword main body portion 57L points to the second button 40B when viewed from the front. In this embodiment, the state in which the board left movable body 57 is at the third board left position is referred to as the third state.

The decoration part 57M of the board left movable body 57 is rotatable clockwise with respect to the sword main body part 57L, as shown in FIG. This decorative part 57M rotates once in accordance with the entry of the game ball into the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15, which is open, in the rotating performance described later.

7-1-4. Game Board of Game Board Unit Next, the game board 1 of the game board unit YU will be explained using FIG. 43. The game area 6 of the game board 1 is provided with a first grand prize device 14D in which a first grand prize opening 14 into which a game ball can enter is formed. The first big prize winning device 14D includes an operable normal AT opening/closing member 14k. Normally, the AT opening/closing member 14k normally closes the first big winning hole 14, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14. Normally, the AT opening/closing member 14k can be in an open state. Normally, when the AT opening/closing member 14k is in the open state, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the first big prize opening 14. On the other hand, the state in which the normal AT opening/closing member 14k closes the first big prize opening 14 is also referred to as a "closed state". In this way, the first big prize opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the normal AT opening/closing member 14k. When the game balls enter the first grand prize opening 14, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

In this embodiment, the first big prize opening 14 is provided on the second channel R2 mentioned above. Therefore, by firing the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting right, it is possible to win a prize in the first big prize opening 14 when the AT opening/closing member 14k is in the open state.

7-2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained based on FIG. 44. As shown in FIG. 44, the sub-control board 120 of the pachinko game machine PY1 is connected via a predetermined relay board (not shown) to various switches that serve as input units, various actuators SA that serve as drive sources, and various lamps. Class SL is connected.

The various switches connected to the sub-control board 120 include a first button detection switch 40x and a second button detection switch 40y. The first button detection switch 40x detects that the first button 40A is pressed. The second button detection switch 40y detects that the second button 40B is pressed. Each detection switch 40x, 40y outputs a signal according to the detected content to the sub-control board 120.

Various actuators SA connected to the sub-control board 120 include, in addition to the above-board moving device 55, the below-board moving device 56, and the frame moving device 58, a motor included in the vibration mechanism of the first button 40A, and a second button. 40B (first motor 321, second motor 331), a motor that drives the sword main body 57L of the board left movable body 57, and a motor that drives the decoration part 57M of the board left movable body 57. It is possible to cause each movable device to perform a predetermined operation by driving each motor. Specifically, the performance control microcomputer 121 of the sub-control board 120 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of each movable device as necessary, and controls the drive of each motor via the lamp control circuit 151. , controls the operation of each mobile device.

The various lamps SL connected to the sub-control board 120 include the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, and the LED 261 of the second button 40B. The performance control microcomputer 121 of the sub-control board 120 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting/extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and controls each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control light emission.

7-3. Jackpot symbol type determination The jackpot symbol type determination of this embodiment will be explained using FIG. 45. The jackpot symbol type determination is a determination for determining the jackpot symbol type using the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 45 when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. In this embodiment, the contents of the jackpot (specifically, the constituent elements of the jackpot consisting of game benefits etc. given to the player) are associated with each type of jackpot symbol.

There are five types of jackpot symbols in this embodiment: jackpot symbol A, jackpot symbol B, jackpot symbol C, jackpot symbol D, and jackpot symbol E. The jackpot symbol A and the jackpot symbol B are the jackpot symbols that can be selected in the special drawing 1 lottery performed when a game ball enters the first starting hole 11, and the jackpot symbol C, the jackpot symbol D, and the jackpot symbol E are the jackpot symbols This is a jackpot symbol that can be selected in a special drawing 2 lottery held when a game ball enters the 2 starting hole 12.

If the jackpot symbol A is stopped and displayed on the special symbol 1 display 81a of the special symbol display 81, then the jackpot game A (described later) is played, and if the jackpot symbol B is stopped and displayed, then the jackpot symbol A is stopped and displayed. Jackpot game B (described later) is played. In addition, when the jackpot symbol C is stopped and displayed on the special symbol 2 display 81b of the special symbol display 81, then the jackpot game C (described later) is played, and when the jackpot symbol D is stopped and displayed, , and then a jackpot game D (described later) is played. Then, when the jackpot symbol E is stopped and displayed, a jackpot game E (described later) is performed thereafter.

In this embodiment, when the result of the special drawing 1 lottery is a jackpot, the distribution rate (probability) that jackpot symbol A is selected as the jackpot symbol of the jackpot is 50%, and jackpot symbol B is selected. The distribution rate (probability) is 50% (see FIG. 45). In other words, if the result of the special drawing 1 lottery is a jackpot, then the jackpot symbol A and the jackpot symbol B can be selected to the same extent as the jackpot symbol. On the other hand, when the result of the special drawing 2 lottery is a jackpot, the distribution rate (probability) that the jackpot symbol C will be selected as the jackpot symbol of the jackpot is 30%, and the distribution rate that the jackpot symbol D will be selected is 30%. The rate (probability) is 10%, and the distribution rate (probability) that jackpot symbol E is selected is 60% (see FIG. 45). In other words, if the result of the special drawing 2 lottery is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol C is more likely to be selected than the jackpot symbol E and the jackpot symbol D as the jackpot symbol, and the jackpot symbol E is more likely to be selected than the jackpot symbol C.

7-4. Jackpot Game Next, the jackpot game will be explained using FIG. 46. There are five types of jackpot games of this embodiment: jackpot game A, jackpot game B, jackpot game C, jackpot game D, and jackpot game E shown in FIG.

The jackpot game A and the jackpot game B are jackpot games that can be executed when the result of the special drawing 1 lottery is a jackpot. In each case, 10 round games from 1R to 10R are executed. However, the jackpot game A and the jackpot game B have different jackpot openings that are opened in the 10R round game.

In the jackpot game A, a round game in which the first jackpot 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is played as three round games from 1R to 3R. Thereafter, a round game in which the first big prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds is performed as a six round game from 4R to 9R. Then, as a 10R round game, a round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 of the first grand prize opening 14 and the second grand prize opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is played.

In the jackpot game B, like the jackpot game A, a round game is performed in which the first jackpot 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds as three round games from 1R to 3R. Thereafter, a round game in which the first big prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds is performed as a five round game from 4R to 9R. However, as a 10R round game, a round game in which the first big winning hole 14 instead of the second big winning hole 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is played.

In the jackpot game A, the above-mentioned distribution member 16k changes from the first state (FIG. 3(A)) to the second state (FIG. 3(B)) during the 10R round game. A game ball that easily enters the second big prize opening 15 can also pass through a specific area 16. Therefore, when the jackpot game A is played, the subsequent gaming state is likely to be set to a high probability high base gaming state. Incidentally, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 16 in the 10R round game of jackpot game A, the subsequent game state is set to a low probability high base game state instead of the high probability high base game state.

On the other hand, in jackpot game B, the second jackpot 15 is never opened. Therefore, when jackpot game B is played, the subsequent gaming state is set to a low probability high base gaming state.

Further, in both the jackpot game A and the jackpot game B, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the first jackpot hole 14 in the round games from 4R to 9R. Therefore, these jackpot games A and jackpot game B are jackpot games in which the number of rounds in which balls can be entered is actually 4R.

Next, jackpot game C, jackpot game D, and jackpot game E will be explained. These jackpot games C, jackpot games D, and jackpot games E are jackpot games that can be executed when the result of the special drawing 2 lottery is a jackpot. Among these, the jackpot game C is executed in four round games from 1R to 4R, while the jackpot game D and the jackpot game E are executed in ten round games from 1R to 10R.

In the jackpot game C, a round game in which the second jackpot 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is played as a 1R round game. Thereafter, a round game in which the first big winning hole 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is played as three round games from 2R to 4R.

In both the jackpot game D and the jackpot game E, a round game in which the second jackpot 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is played as a 1R round game. Thereafter, a round game in which the first grand prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is performed as a nine round game from 2R to 10R.

In each of jackpot game C, jackpot game D, and jackpot game E, the above-mentioned distribution member 16k changes from the first state (FIG. 3(A)) to the second state (FIG. 3(B)) during the 1R round game. Therefore, in the 1R round game, the game ball that easily enters the second big prize opening 15 can also pass through the specific area 16. Therefore, whether it is the jackpot game C, the jackpot game D, or the jackpot game E, the subsequent gaming state is likely to be set to a high probability high base gaming state. However, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 16 in the 1R round game of each jackpot game, the subsequent game state is set to a low probability high base game state instead of the high probability high base game state.

Moreover, in jackpot game C, jackpot game D, and jackpot game E, unlike jackpot game A and jackpot game B, game balls can easily enter the ball in all round games.

In this embodiment, the ending time (ED time) in jackpot game C is 20 seconds. A continuous branch effect (described later) in a non-continuous manner is executed during the first 10 seconds of this ED time. Further, the closing time after the 4R round game of jackpot game D is set to 12 seconds. A continuous branch performance in a continuous mode is executed for 10 seconds after this closing time. In other words, the jackpot game C and the jackpot game D are supposed to have the same content (opening pattern) and the jackpot openings 14 and 15 are opened until the continuous branch performance is executed. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the jackpot game being executed is jackpot game C or jackpot game D until the execution of the continuous branch performance.

7-5. Game State Next, the game state will be further explained. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment has three of the gaming states shown in FIG. 15: "Normal gaming state (low probability low base gaming state)", "Low probability high base gaming state", "High probability high base gaming state" It is possible to set the game state to any one of the following: and "jackpot game state".

In this embodiment, the normal probability state is set in both the normal gaming state (low probability low base gaming state) and the low probability high base gaming state. However, although the time saving state is not set in the normal gaming state, the time saving state is set in the low probability high base gaming state. As mentioned above, in the time saving state, the player can aim for a jackpot while the game progresses smoothly, so the low probability high base gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. be.

Further, in the high probability high base gaming state of this embodiment, the time saving state is set as in the low probability high base gaming state. Furthermore, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the normal probability state. Therefore, the high-probability, high-base gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

Furthermore, the jackpot game state is a gaming state in which the jackpot game A, jackpot game B, jackpot game C, jackpot game D, or jackpot game E described above is executed. In the round game of each jackpot game, at least one of the first jackpot 14 and the second jackpot 15 is opened to allow ball entry, so the jackpot game state is a game state advantageous to the player. In particular, the grand prize openings 14 and 15 are not opened while the gaming state is set to the normal gaming state. Therefore, it can be said that the jackpot gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state with regard to prize balls resulting from the game balls entering the jackpot openings 14 and 15.

When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment is powered on for the first time, a normal gaming state is set. If the result of the special drawing lottery at the time of setting the normal gaming state is a jackpot, the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the jackpot gaming state, and a jackpot game is performed. Specifically, if the result of the special drawing 1 lottery is the jackpot symbol A, the jackpot game A is performed, and if the result of the jackpot symbol B is the jackpot game B, the jackpot game B is performed while the jackpot game state is set. Further, if the result of the special drawing 2 lottery is a jackpot symbol C, a jackpot game C is played, if the jackpot symbol D is a jackpot symbol D, a jackpot game D is played, and if the result is a jackpot symbol E, a jackpot game E is played.

After the jackpot game is executed, the gaming state shifts from the jackpot gaming state to a high probability high base gaming state or a low probability high base gaming state. In this embodiment, when a game ball enters the specific area 16 in the second big prize opening 15 during the execution of a jackpot game, the gaming state after the execution of the jackpot game becomes a high probability high base gaming state. If the game ball is changed and the game ball does not enter the specific area 16, the game state after the execution of the jackpot game is changed to a low probability high base game state. In this embodiment, after executing jackpot game A, jackpot game C, jackpot game D, or jackpot game E, the high probability high base gaming state is likely to be set, and after executing jackpot game B, the low probability high base gaming state is set. be done.

When the gaming state is set to the high-probability, high-base gaming state, the number of special drawing lots (special drawing 1 drawing, special drawing 2 drawing) reaches the first specific number (“130 times” in this embodiment). The setting of the high probability high base gaming state can be continued until the end of the game. In other words, this pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a gaming machine ("ST machine") equipped with "ST (Special Time)" of the maximum first specific number of times. Specifically, after the gaming state is set to a high probability high base gaming state, the number of special drawing drawings (special drawing 1 drawing, special drawing 2 drawing) in that high probability high base gaming state becomes the first specific number of times. If this is reached, the gaming state shifts from the high-probability, high-base gaming state to the low-probability, low-base gaming state (normal gaming state) before the start of the variable display of the special symbol accompanying the next special symbol lottery. However, after the gaming state is set to the high-probability, high-base gaming state, the result of the special drawing lottery becomes a jackpot before the number of special drawing drawings in that high-probability, high-base gaming state reaches the first specified number of times. In this case, the setting of the high-probability, high-base game state ends midway (that is, before the number of special drawing drawings reaches the first predetermined number of times). Then, the gaming state shifts from the high-probability, high-base gaming state to the jackpot gaming state, and a jackpot game is performed.

On the other hand, when the low probability high base gaming state is set, the number of special drawing drawings (special drawing 1 drawing, special drawing 2 drawing) reaches the second specific number ("100 times" in this embodiment). The setting of that low probability high base gaming state may continue. Specifically, after the gaming state is set to a low-probability high-base gaming state, if the number of special lottery draws in that low-probability high-base gaming state reaches the second specific number of times, the next special symbol variation The gaming state shifts from the low probability high base gaming state to the low probability low base gaming state before the start of the game. However, after the gaming state is set to the low probability high base gaming state, the result of the special drawing lottery becomes a jackpot before the number of special drawing drawings in that low probability high base gaming state reaches the second specific number of times. In this case, the setting of the low-probability, high-base game state is ended midway (that is, before the number of special drawing drawings reaches the second predetermined number of times). Then, the gaming state shifts from the low-probability, high-base gaming state to the jackpot gaming state, and a jackpot game is performed.

7-5. Special figure variation In this embodiment, a special figure variation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 47 is used. As shown in FIG. 47, in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table of this embodiment, the special figure variation pattern "P21 ” and “P22”. In addition, there are special symbol variation patterns "P24" and "P25" which can be selected when the gaming state is "non-time saving state", the special symbol determination result is "lose", and the reach determination result is "reach".

The special figure variation pattern "P21" is associated with the special figure variation effect of the production flow (production content) that moves to the "1st SP reach" described below after the normal variation, reach, N reach, and advanced production ( (See Figure 47). Therefore, when the special figure variation pattern "P21" is selected, the "1st SP reach" is executed after the development effect is executed during the variable display of the special figure 1. The special figure fluctuation pattern "P21" is also referred to as the "1st SP jackpot fluctuation."

The special figure variation pattern "P22" is associated with the special figure variation effect of the production flow (production content) that moves to the "2nd SP reach" described below after the normal variation, reach, N reach, and advanced production ( (See Figure 47). Therefore, when the special figure variation pattern "P22" is selected, the "2nd SP reach" is executed after the development effect is executed during the variable display of the special figure 1. The special figure fluctuation pattern “P22” is also referred to as “2nd SP jackpot fluctuation”.

In addition, in the special figure variation pattern "P24", like the above-mentioned special figure variation pattern "P21", the effect shifts to the later-described "1st SP reach" through the normal variation, reach, N reach, and development effect. A special figure variation performance of the flow (performance content) is associated (see FIG. 47). Therefore, when the special figure variation pattern "P24" is selected, the "1st SP Reach" is executed after the development effect is executed during the variable display of special figure 1, just like the special figure variation pattern "P21". be done. The special figure fluctuation pattern "P24" is also referred to as "1st SP loss fluctuation".

In addition, in the special figure variation pattern "P25", like the above-mentioned special figure variation pattern "P22", the effect shifts to the later-described "2nd SP reach" after passing through the normal variation, reach, N reach, and development effect. A special figure variation performance of the flow (performance content) is associated (see FIG. 47). Therefore, when the special figure variation pattern "P25" is selected, the "2nd SP Reach" is executed after the development effect is executed during the variable display of the special figure 1, just like the special figure variation pattern "P22". be done. The special figure fluctuation pattern "P25" is also referred to as "2nd SP loss fluctuation".

FIG. 48(A) and FIG. 48(B) show the distribution ratio of the special symbol variation pattern in the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 47. In this embodiment, when the special figure determination result is "jackpot", the special figure fluctuation pattern is selected by the game control microcomputer 101 at the distribution rate shown in FIG. 48(A). In addition, when the special figure determination result is "lose" and the reach determination result is "with reach", in other words, in the case of "lose with reach", the special figure fluctuation pattern is game controlled at the distribution rate shown in FIG. 48 (B). selected by the microcomputer 101.

As shown in Figure 48 (A), when the judgment result of special figure 1 is "jackpot" in the non-time saving state, the distribution rate (5%) of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P03" that is performed up to N reach Also, the total value (95%) of the distribution rate of special pattern fluctuation patterns “P21” and “P22” that are carried out through N reach and SP reach (“1st SP reach” or “2nd SP reach”) is higher. . On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 48 (B), when the judgment result of special figure 1 is "reach with reach" in the non-time saving state, special figure fluctuation pattern "P06" is distributed up to N reach. The rate (70%) is higher than the total value (30%) of the distribution rate of the special figure fluctuation patterns "P24" and "P25" which are carried out through N reach and SP reach. From this, when the judgment result of special figure 1 is "jackpot" in a non-time saving state, the special figure variation pattern "P03" which is executed up to N reach will be executed through N reach and up to SP reach. The special figure fluctuation pattern (“P21” or “P22”) is more likely to be selected. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 48(B), when the judgment result of special figure 1 is "loss with reach" in the non-time saving state, the special figure fluctuation pattern "P06" which is performed up to N reach is is more likely to be selected than the special symbol fluctuation pattern (“P24” or “P25”) that is performed until SP reach.

As mentioned above, the special pattern variation pattern "P21" and the special pattern variation pattern "P24", the special pattern variation pattern "P22" and the special pattern variation pattern "P25", the special pattern variation pattern "P03" and the special pattern variation pattern "P25", P06'' have the same production flow of special figure variation production (see FIG. 47). In other words, the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P24" corresponds to the loss of the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P21", the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P25" corresponds to the loss of the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P22", and the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P25" corresponds to the loss of the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P22". The variation pattern "P06" corresponds to the loss of the special figure variation pattern "P03". Therefore, when SP reach is performed after N reach (first SP reach, second SP reach), there is a higher possibility of winning the jackpot than when only N reach is performed. In other words, it is possible to make the player expect a big win by developing SP reach through N reach than by only N reach.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 48(A), when the judgment result of special figure 1 is "jackpot" in the non-time saving state, the distribution rate (15% ) is lower than the distribution rate (70%) of the special figure fluctuation pattern “P22” which is the second SP reach. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 48(B), when the judgment result of special figure 1 is "reach with reach" in the non-time saving state, the distribution rate of special figure fluctuation pattern "P24" which becomes the 1st SP reach ( 29%) is higher than the distribution rate (1%) of the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P25" which is the second SP reach. Therefore, the second SP reach has a higher possibility of winning the jackpot than the first SP reach. Therefore, when the second SP reach is executed, it is possible to make the player expect a jackpot more than when the first SP reach is executed. In other words, the player is more likely to expect a jackpot in the SP reach where the second button 40B is instructed to operate than the SP reach where the first button 40A is instructed to operate.

7-6. Various Effects Next, various effects in this embodiment will be explained based on FIGS. 49 to 56. The performance control microcomputer 121 of this embodiment is capable of executing eye-guiding performances (“first eye-guiding performance”, “second eye-guiding performance”, “third eye-guiding performance”) using the board left movable body 57. It is. Furthermore, SP reach ("first SP reach", "second SP reach") can be executed during the setting of the normal gaming state (low probability low base gaming state). Furthermore, in the jackpot game C and the jackpot game D, a special jackpot production mode different from the above-mentioned jackpot production mode is performed.

7-6-1. Gaze guidance performance (first gaze guidance performance, second gaze guidance performance, third gaze guidance performance)
First, the line-of-sight guide effects (first line-of-sight guide effect, second line-of-sight guide effect, and third line-of-sight guide effect) using the board left movable body 57 described above will be explained using FIGS. 49 and 50. The gaze guidance performance includes a first gaze guidance performance, a second sight guidance performance, and a third sight guidance performance in which the state of the board left movable body 57 is different. The first line-of-sight guide performance is a movable body performance in which the board left movable body 57 changes to the first state shown in FIG. 49(A) with movement. During the execution of this first line-of-sight guide performance, the tip (sword tip) of the sword body portion 57L of the board left movable body 57 that appears to overlap the front side of the display portion 50a is the first grand prize opening in the gaming area 6 when viewed from the front. It points to 14. Therefore, by executing the first line-of-sight guide performance, it is possible to direct the player's line of sight to the first grand prize opening 14 and its vicinity. This first line-of-sight guiding performance is performed during the round games of jackpot game C and jackpot game D. Details will be described later.

The second line-of-sight guidance performance is a movable body performance in which the board left movable body 57 changes to the second state shown in FIG. 49(B) as it moves. During execution of this second line of sight guidance performance, the tip of the sword main body part 57L of the board left movable body 57 that overlaps in front of the display part 50a points to the second grand prize opening 15 in the gaming area 6 when viewed from the front. There is. Therefore, by executing the second line-of-sight guide performance, it is possible to direct the player's line of sight to the second grand prize opening 15 and its vicinity. This second line of sight guiding performance is performed during the round games of the jackpot game C and the jackpot game D. Details will be described later.

The third line-of-sight guidance performance is a movable body performance in which the board left movable body 57 changes to the third state shown in FIG. 50 as it moves. During execution of this third line-of-sight guide performance, the tip of the sword body portion 57L of the board left movable body 57 that appears to overlap in front of the display portion 50a is pointing to the second button 40B of the gaming machine frame 2 when viewed from the front. Therefore, by executing the third line-of-sight guidance effect, it is possible to direct the player's line of sight to the second button 40B and its vicinity. This third line-of-sight guiding performance is performed during the round games of the jackpot game C and the jackpot game D, and during the execution of the first partial performance of the second SP reach. Details will be described later.

7-6-2. SP reach (1st SP reach, 2nd SP reach)
Next, SP reach (first SP reach, second SP reach) will be explained using FIG. 47 and FIGS. 51 to 56. The SP reach (first SP reach, second SP reach) of this embodiment is an effect that can be executed when the special figure 1 is variably displayed during the setting of the normal game state, as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, it is not executed during the setting of the low probability high base gaming state or the high probability high base gaming state. Moreover, it is not executed during the variable display of the special figure 2.

SP reach (1st SP reach, 2nd SP reach) is executed as a part of the above-mentioned special symbol variation effect. Specifically, it is performed after the normal variation, reach, N reach, and development effects in the special figure variation effect. In other words, it is executed at the final stage of the special figure variation performance. Then, it is suggested whether or not the stop display of the special figure 1 during the variable display indicates the above-mentioned jackpot symbol (jackpot symbol A, jackpot symbol B). In other words, SP reach is a performance (so-called "win/loss branch performance") that ultimately suggests whether or not the special symbol determination result being variablely displayed is a jackpot.

The SP reach (first SP reach, second SP reach) of this embodiment specifically consists of three partial performances (first partial performance, second partial performance, and third partial performance), and the first partial performance → second partial performance The process proceeds in the order of partial performance → third partial performance. The first partial performance and the second partial performance are performances that do not suggest whether or not the special figure judgment result during the variable display is a jackpot, whereas the third partial effect is the special figure judgment result during the variable display. This is a performance that suggests whether the result is a jackpot or not. In other words, the first partial performance and the second partial performance are the performances before the winning/losing branch in the "winning/losing branching performance", whereas the third partial production is the performance after the winning/losing branch in the "winning/losing branching performance" (notifying the winning/losing result). It is a performance).

The first partial performance is a performance that is performed for a predetermined period (specifically, 35 seconds) after the execution of the advanced performance. This first partial performance is a performance before the winning/losing branch performance in the "winning/losing branching performance", and has a performance content that makes it difficult for the player to judge the special figure determination result that is being variably displayed. Specifically, the content includes a battle between the main character and the enemy character, as shown in FIG. 51(A) and the like. However, the content does not go so far as to indicate the outcome of the battle (whether the main character wins or loses in the battle). Therefore, at the end of the first partial performance, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the result of the battle that follows, and it is possible to attract the player's attention to the third partial performance that follows. It becomes.

The second partial performance is a performance that is executed for a predetermined period (specifically, for a maximum of 3 seconds) after the first partial performance is executed. This second partial performance, like the first partial performance, is a performance before the winning/losing branch performance in the "winning/losing branching performance." However, unlike the first partial performance, this is a performance in which players can participate. In this embodiment, as such a second partial performance, a first operation instruction performance or a second operation instruction performance, which will be described later, is performed. Thereby, it is possible to further attract the attention of the players before executing the third partial performance for notifying the winning or losing results.

The third partial performance is a performance that is performed after the execution of the second partial performance until the special figure 1 that is being variably displayed is stopped and displayed. This third partial performance is different from the first partial performance and the second partial performance, and is a performance after the winning/losing branch in the "winning/losing branching performance". In this embodiment, as such a third partial effect, there is a win-suggesting effect (described later) that suggests that the special figure judgment result being variablely displayed is a jackpot, or a winning suggestion effect (described later) that suggests that the special figure judgment result being variablely displayed is not a jackpot. There will be a performance (described later) that suggests that he will be rejected. Thereby, when the winning suggestion performance is executed, the player can be sure that a jackpot game (jackpot game A or jackpot game B) will be executed afterwards.

SP reach includes a first SP reach and a second SP reach. The first SP reach is an SP reach in which a first operation instruction performance (described later) is executed as a second partial performance. Moreover, in the 1st SP reach with the special figure variation pattern "P21", a winning suggestion effect is executed as the 3rd partial effect, while in the 1st SP reach with the special figure variation pattern ``P24'', the win is rejected as the 3rd partial effect. Suggestive performance is executed.

On the other hand, the second SP reach is an SP reach in which a second operation instruction performance (described later) is executed as a second partial performance. Moreover, in the 2nd SP reach with the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P22", a win-suggesting performance is executed as the 3rd partial performance, while in the 2nd SP reach with the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P25", the winning is lost as the 3rd partial performance. Suggestive performance is executed.

Furthermore, in the second SP reach, the above-mentioned third gaze guidance performance is performed during execution of the first partial performance. By executing the third line-of-sight guide performance, the player is suggested (advised) that a second operation instruction performance (described later) will be executed as a subsequent second partial performance. That is, by executing the third eye-guiding effect, it is possible to make the player who has directed his/her line of sight toward the second button 40B and its vicinity associate with the execution of the subsequent effect related to the second button 40B. Therefore, it is possible to understand that the second partial performance is not the first operation instruction performance, which is an instruction to operate the first button 40A, but the second operation instruction performance, which is an instruction to operate the second button 40B.

7-6-3. First Operation Instruction Performance Next, the first operation instruction performance will be explained using FIG. 51(B). The first operation instruction performance is a performance that instructs a pressing operation of the first button 40A. Specifically, image G121 and image 122 shown in FIG. 51(B) are image effects displayed on the display section 50a. By executing such a first operation instruction performance, it is possible to prompt the player to operate the first button 40A.

In this embodiment, a period during which the operation of the first button 40A is valid (operation valid period) is set during execution of the first operation instruction performance. Specifically, it is set for a maximum of 3 seconds from the start of execution of the first operation instruction performance. If the player presses the first button 40A during execution of the first operation instruction performance, the first operation instruction performance ends with that operation. On the other hand, if the first button 40A is not operated during the valid operation period and the valid operation period ends, the execution of the first operation instruction performance also ends when the valid operation period ends.

7-6-4. Second Operation Instruction Performance Next, the second operation instruction performance will be explained using FIG. 51(D). The second operation instruction performance is different from the first operation instruction performance, and is a performance that instructs a pressing operation of the second button 40B. Specifically, image G123 and image 124 shown in FIG. 51(D) are image effects displayed on the display section 50a. By performing such a second operation instruction performance, it is possible to prompt the player to operate the second button 40B.

In this embodiment, an operation valid period during which the operation of the second button 40B is valid is set during execution of the second operation instruction performance. Specifically, it is set for a maximum of 3 seconds from the start of execution of the second operation instruction performance. If the player presses the second button 40B during execution of the second operation instruction performance, the second operation instruction performance ends with that operation. On the other hand, if the second button 40B is not operated during the valid operation period and the valid operation period ends, the execution of the second operation instruction performance also ends when the valid operation period ends.

7-6-5. Winning Suggestion Performance Next, the winning suggestion performance will be explained using FIG. 51 (C-1) and FIG. 53 (E-1). The win-suggesting performance is a performance that suggests that the special symbol determination result being variably displayed is a jackpot. Specifically, images (video images) in which the main character is happy after winning a battle, as shown in Figure 51 (C-1) and Figure 53 (E-1), as well as images of the same character (zoomed out) This is a performance that combines an image performance in which stop display of performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is displayed on the display section 50a, and a vibration performance in which both the first button 40A and the second button 40B are vibrated (resonated). By executing such a winning suggestion performance, the player can be sure that a jackpot game (jackpot game A or jackpot game B) will be executed thereafter.

As described above, when the first button 40A vibrates, it vibrates in the vertical direction shown in FIG. 27 (specifically, it vibrates in the direction toward and away from the player's viewpoint). Therefore, when the first button 40A is vibrating, it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the vibration of the first button 40A. On the other hand, when the second button 40B vibrates, in addition to the cover part 210 vibrating in the vertical direction, the movable part 220 vibrates in a direction perpendicular to the vertical direction. Therefore, when the second button 40B is vibrating, although the vibration of the cover part 210 is difficult to visually recognize like the first button 40A, the vibration of the movable part 220 is easily visible to the player. That is, the second button 40B vibrates in a manner that is easier to visually recognize than the first button 40A. Therefore, during execution of the winning suggestion effect, the vibration of the second button 40B is easier for the player to understand than the vibration of the first button 40A.

Moreover, since the second button 40B vibrates as the winning suggestion effect is executed, the player can be sure of executing the jackpot game at the moment the second button 40B vibrates.

7-6-6. Rejection Suggestion Performance Next, the rejection suggestion performance will be explained using FIG. 51 (C-2) and FIG. 53 (E-2). The loss-suggesting performance is a performance that suggests that the special symbol determination result being variablely displayed is not a jackpot (that is, a loss). Specifically, images (video images) of enemy characters who are happy after winning a battle, as shown in FIG. 51 (C-2) and FIG. 53 (E-2), as well as production patterns for "Reach Loss" This is an image effect that displays a stopped display of EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 on the display section 50a. Unlike the winning suggestion performance, neither the vibration performance in which the first button 40A vibrates nor the vibration performance in which the second button 40B vibrates is performed. By executing such a loss suggesting performance, the player can understand that the special figure determination result being variably displayed is not a jackpot.

7-6-7. Special Jackpot Effect Mode Next, the special jackpot effect mode will be explained using FIGS. 16 and 54 to 56. This special jackpot production mode is performed during the execution of the jackpot games C and D, respectively. The special jackpot production mode accompanying the execution of the jackpot game C is referred to as a "first special mode", and the special jackpot production mode accompanying the execution of the jackpot game D is referred to as a "second special mode".

In the first special mode, during the opening of the jackpot game C, the opening image G107 shown in FIG. An opening performance will be held.

Further, during the round game in the jackpot game C, a round effect is performed which is a combination of the display of a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds and the above-described first eye-guide effect or second eye-guide effect. Specifically, during the 1R round game (specifically, while the second grand prize opening 15 is being opened and subsequently closed), the round image G109 is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the second line of sight guidance A round performance that combines performances will be held. On the other hand, during the round games of 2R to 4R (specifically, while the first grand prize opening 14 is being opened and closed thereafter), the round image G109 is displayed on the display section 50a, and the first line of sight guidance A round performance that combines performances will be held. In other words, the first line-of-sight guiding performance is performed when the first big winning opening 14 is open, and the second line-of-sight guiding performance is performed when the second big winning opening 15 is open.

As described above, by executing the first line-of-sight guiding effect, it is possible to direct the player's line of sight to the first grand prize opening 14 and its vicinity, and by executing the second line-of-sight guiding effect, it is possible to direct the player's line of sight to the first grand prize opening 14 and its vicinity. It is possible to direct the player's line of sight to the mouth 15 and its vicinity. Therefore, the second line of sight guidance effect during the 1R round game can make the player aware that the second big prize opening 15 is open, and the first line of sight guidance during the 2R to 4R round games. The performance can make the player aware that the first big prize opening 14 is open. Therefore, the player can easily understand that the big winning hole (first big winning hole 14, second big winning hole 15) is open, and can shoot the game ball toward the big winning hole. can.

Furthermore, when the first big prize opening 14 is opened, in addition to the above-mentioned first line-of-sight guide performance, a rotation performance using the decorative portion 57M of the movable body 57 is executed. This rotating performance is a performance in which the decorative portion 57M rotates one round clockwise when the game ball enters the first big prize opening 14. The rotating effect of the decoration part 47M on the left movable body 57 of the board allows the player to feel that the ball has entered the first grand prize opening 14 pointed by the left movable body 57 of the board. When the second grand prize opening 15 is opened, in addition to the above-mentioned second line-of-sight guidance performance, a rotating performance is performed. The rotating performance at this time is a performance in which the decorative portion 57M rotates one round clockwise due to the entry of the game ball into the second grand prize opening 15. The rotating effect makes it possible for the player to feel that the ball has landed in the second big prize opening 15 pointed to by the left movable body 57 of the board.

Furthermore, during the ending of the jackpot game C, a continuous branch performance in a non-continuous manner (described later) and a jackpot ending performance shown in FIG. 16 (C-3) are sequentially performed. Specifically, in the first half of the ending of jackpot game C, a continuous branching performance in a non-continuous manner is performed as a jackpot ending performance, and in the second half of the ending, a jackpot ending performance shown in FIG. 16 (C-3) is performed. . The continuous branch performance in the non-continuation mode is a performance that suggests that the round game will not be executed after this. In other words, the performance suggests that the execution of the jackpot game C ends.

In the second special mode, during the opening of the jackpot game D, the same jackpot opening effect as in the first special mode is performed.

Further, during the round game in the jackpot game D, a round effect is performed which is a combination of the display of the round image G109 indicating the number of rounds and the above-described first eye-guide effect or second eye-guide effect. Specifically, during the 1R round game, a round performance is performed that combines the display of the round image G109 on the display section 50a and the second gaze guidance performance. On the other hand, during a round game of 2R to 10R excluding 4R, a round effect is performed that combines the display of the round image G109 on the display section 50a and the first eye-guide effect. In other words, the first line-of-sight guiding performance is performed when the first big winning opening 14 is open, and the second line-of-sight guiding performance is performed when the second big winning opening 15 is open.

However, during the opening of the first grand prize opening 14 in the 4R round game, and for two seconds after the first grand prize opening 14 is closed, the round image G109 on the display unit 50a is displayed as in the 2R round game, etc. A round effect is performed that combines the display of , and the first line of sight guidance effect. However, during the subsequent 10 seconds while the first big prize opening 14 is closed, a continuous branch performance (described later) is performed in a continuous manner as a round performance. The continuous branch performance in the continuous mode is a performance that suggests that a round game (specifically, a round game of 5R to 10R) will be played after this execution. In other words, the effect is such that the jackpot game being executed is not jackpot game C but jackpot game D.

7-6-8. Continuous Branch Effect Next, the continuous branch effect will be explained using FIGS. 54 to 56. The continuous branch performance is a performance that suggests whether or not a round game will be played after this execution. In other words, the continuous branch performance is a performance that suggests whether the jackpot game being executed is a jackpot game C that ends with a 4R round game, or whether it is a jackpot game D that continues until a 10R round game. There is.

There are two types of continuous branch effects: continuous mode and non-continuous mode. The continuous branch performance in the continuous mode is a performance that suggests that a round game will be played after this execution. In other words, the effect is such that the jackpot game being executed is the jackpot game D mentioned above. On the other hand, a continuous branch performance in a non-continuous mode is a performance that suggests that a round game will not be played after this execution. In other words, the effect is such that the jackpot game being executed is jackpot game C.

In the continuation branching effect in the continuation mode, first, as shown in FIG. 54, there are four display effects using a character image G125 consisting of a head and a dialogue image G126 showing the character string "Do you want to continue?" in a speech bubble. Executes for seconds. Next, the above-described first operation instruction performance is executed for a maximum of three seconds. During execution of this first operation instruction performance, the operation validity period of the first button 40A is set. If the player presses the first button 40A during execution of the first operation instruction performance, the first operation instruction performance ends with that operation. On the other hand, if the first button 40A is not operated during the valid operation period and the valid operation period ends, the execution of the first operation instruction performance also ends when the valid operation period ends.

With the end of the first operation instruction performance, as shown in FIG. Each execution begins. Since this is immediately after the first button 40A has been operated, there is a possibility that the player is touching the first button 40A, and there is a possibility that the player notices the vibration of the first button 40A. However, since the second button 40B is not touched, the player may not notice the vibration of the second button 40B. Therefore, by executing the third line-of-sight guidance effect, it is possible to make the player aware that the second button 40B is also vibrating in addition to the first button 40A.

The third line-of-sight guidance performance and the vibration performance that vibrates both the first button 40A and the second button 40B are executed until the start of the 5R round game. Thereafter, a 5R round game is started.

Since the 5R round game starts after the execution of the continuous branching effect in the continuous mode, the running jackpot game will be changed to the 4R round by executing the third line-of-sight guiding effect and the vibration effect in the continuous branching effect in the continuous mode. It is possible to make the player recognize that this is a jackpot game D that does not end with the game but continues until the round game of 10R. Thereby, it is possible to make the player feel happy as if he had "ranked up" from the jackpot game C to the jackpot game D in terms of the number of rounds.

On the other hand, in the continuous branching effect in the non-continuous mode, a display effect using the character image G125 and dialogue image G126 is executed for 4 seconds, similar to the continuous branching effect in the continuous mode. Further, the above-described first operation instruction performance is executed for a maximum of 3 seconds.

However, unlike in the continuous mode, when the first operation instruction performance ends, a character image G127 and a dialogue image G128 showing the character string "Unfortunate" in a speech bubble, as shown in FIG. 56(E), are displayed. Execution of the display effect using is started. Thereby, the player can be made aware that the round game will not be played after this execution. In other words, it is possible for the player to recognize that the jackpot game being executed is jackpot game C.

7-7. Flow of Performance Next, the flow of SP reach (first SP reach, second SP reach) and the flow of special jackpot performance mode of this embodiment will be explained using specific examples.

7-7-1. Flow of 1st SP Reach First, the flow of 1st SP Reach will be explained using FIG. 57. When the special symbol variation effect including the first SP reach is executed, the execution of the first SP reach is started after the development effect is executed. The start time of this first SP reach is set as "time t01". With the start of execution of the first SP reach, execution of the first partial effect is started. As described above, a battle performance is executed in the first partial performance. This first partial effect continues to be executed for a predetermined period (specifically, 35 seconds) until time t04 (see FIG. 57(A)).

Execution of the second partial effect is started at time t04. In the second partial performance of the first SP reach, the first operation instruction performance that instructs the operation of the first button 40A is executed. During execution of the first operation instruction performance, a valid operation period during which the operation of the first button 40A is valid is set for a predetermined period (specifically, a maximum of 3 seconds).

If the first button 40A is operated by the player during the operation validity period, the execution of the first operation instruction performance (second partial performance) is terminated by the operation. On the other hand, if the first button 40A is not operated during the valid operation period and the valid operation period ends, the second partial effect ends when the valid operation period ends. FIG. 57(A) illustrates a case where the first button 40A is operated by the player during the operation expiration date. The operation timing at that time is defined as "time t05".

Execution of the third partial effect is started at time t05. In the case of the 1st SP reach associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern "P21", a winning suggestion effect that suggests that the special figure determination result being variablely displayed is a jackpot is executed as the third partial effect (Fig. 51 (C- 1)). On the other hand, in the case of the 1st SP reach associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern "P24", a failure suggestion effect that suggests that the special figure judgment result being variablely displayed is a loss is executed as the third partial effect ( (See Figure 51 (C-2)).

As described above, when the winning suggestion effect is executed after operating the first button 40A, the first button 40A and the second button 40B each vibrate. When the player operates the first button 40A, the second button 40B, which is different from the one operated, also vibrates. This makes it possible to create a sense of surprise.

In addition, in this winning suggestion performance, the second button 40B vibrates in a manner that is easier to visually identify than the first button 40A, so the player who operated the first button 40A vibrates more easily than the first button 40A. It is easier to visually notice that the second button 40B is vibrating. Therefore, when the second button 40B also vibrates due to the player's operation of the first button 40A, it is possible to more reliably make the player feel the unexpectedness that the second button 40B that is not being operated vibrates. There is.

Further, since the second button 40B has a larger vibrating portion than the first button 40A, when the second button 40B vibrates in a manner that is easy to visually recognize, the vibration becomes more noticeable. Therefore, in the winning suggestion effect in which the second button 40B also vibrates when the player operates the first button 40A, it is possible to more reliably make the player feel the unexpectedness that the second button 40B that is not being operated vibrates. ing.

Moreover, since the jackpot game is executed after the winning suggestion effect in which the second button 40B vibrates when the player operates the first button 40A, the winning suggestion occurs when the second button 40B vibrates when the first button 40A is operated. At the time of execution of the performance, the player can be certain that he will execute the jackpot game.

7-7-2. Flow of 2nd SP Reach Next, the flow of 2nd SP Reach will be explained. When the special figure variation effect including the 2nd SP reach is executed, similarly to the 1st SP reach, the execution of the 2nd SP reach is started after the development effect is executed. The start time of this second SP reach is set to the same "time t01" as the first SP reach. With the start of execution of the second SP reach, execution of the first partial performance (battle performance) is started. The first partial performance continues to be executed for a predetermined period (specifically, 35 seconds) and ends at time t04 (see FIG. 57(B)).

However, at time t02 (specifically, 20 seconds after time t01) before reaching time t04, execution of the third gaze guidance effect is started. At time t02, the board left movable body 57 in the initial position moves to the third board left position and changes to the third state shown in FIG. 50. The third gaze guidance effect continues to be executed for a predetermined period (specifically, 3 seconds) from time t02, and ends at time t03, which is before time t04. At time t03, the board left movable body 57 located at the left position of the third board returns to the initial position. Thereafter, even after the execution of the third gaze guidance performance, the first partial performance continues to be performed until time t04.

Execution of the second partial effect is started at time t04. In the second partial performance of the second SP reach, the second operation instruction performance that instructs the operation of the second button 40B is executed. During execution of the second operation instruction performance, a valid operation period during which the operation of the second button 40B is valid is set for a predetermined period (specifically, a maximum of 3 seconds).

If the player operates the second button 40B during the valid operation period, the operation ends the execution of the second operation instruction performance (second partial performance). On the other hand, if the second button 40B is not operated during the valid operation period and the valid operation period ends, the second partial effect ends when the valid operation period ends. FIG. 57(B) illustrates a case where the second button 40B is operated by the player during the operation expiration date. The operation timing at that time is defined as "time t05".

Execution of the third partial effect is started at time t05. In the case of the 2nd SP reach associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern "P22", a winning suggestion effect that suggests that the special figure determination result being variablely displayed is a jackpot is executed as the third partial effect (Fig. 51 (E- 1)). On the other hand, in the case of the 2nd SP reach associated with the special pattern fluctuation pattern "P25", a failure suggestion effect is executed as the third partial effect, which suggests that the special pattern judgment result being variablely displayed is a loss ( (See Figure 51 (E-2)).

In this embodiment, when the third gaze guidance performance is executed in the second SP reach, after the execution of the third gaze guidance performance, the first partial performance is executed during the period from time t03 to time t04, and then Execution of the second operation instruction performance is started. In this way, the third line-of-sight guidance performance, which is executed a predetermined period (period from time t03 to time t04) before the execution of the second operation instruction performance, allows the player to perform the subsequent second operation instruction performance. It is possible to have the information known in advance. Furthermore, since there is a predetermined period, it is possible for the player to prepare to operate the second button 40B with plenty of time before the execution of the second operation instruction performance, and the subsequent execution of the second operation instruction performance. This makes it possible to reliably operate the second button 40B.

Furthermore, as described above, the second SP reach where the second operation instruction performance is executed is better than the first SP reach where the first operation instruction performance is executed as the second partial performance in the jackpot game (jackpot game A, The winning suggestion performance that suggests the execution of the jackpot game B) is likely to be executed as the third partial performance. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who has previously grasped the execution of the second operation instruction performance through the third line-of-sight guidance performance to expect the execution of the winning suggestion performance after the second operation instruction performance. Furthermore, during a predetermined period from the execution of the third line-of-sight guidance performance to the second operation instruction performance (period from time t03 to time t04), it is expected that the winning suggestion performance will be performed after the second operation instruction performance. It is possible to tease out the feelings of the players who are present. This makes it possible to draw the player's attention to the third partial performance after the second operation instruction performance.

Moreover, although the third line-of-sight guidance performance is a performance that foretells the execution of the second operation instruction performance, it is not a performance that foretells the execution of the first operation instruction performance. The player only needs to pay attention to whether or not the guiding performance is executed (specifically, whether or not the board left movable body 57 moves from the initial position).

7-7-3. Flow of special jackpot performance mode Next, the flow of special jackpot performance mode (first special mode, second special mode) will be explained using FIGS. 58 and 59.

First, in the special jackpot production mode (first special mode) during the execution of jackpot game C, with the start of execution of the opening (OP) of jackpot game C, the opening production shown in FIG. 16 (C-1) is executed. will be started. The start time of this opening performance is set as "time t10" (see FIG. 58). Note that while the opening performance is being performed, the board left movable body 57 is at the initial position. The execution of the OP continues until time t11, and the execution of the opening performance also continues.

At time t11, execution of the 1R round game is started, and accordingly, execution of the 1R round effect is also started (see FIG. 58). In the present embodiment, the display of the round image G109 indicating "1R" and the second line-of-sight guide performance are combined while the second big prize opening 15 is opened and closed after the execution of the 1R round game. The round performance is performed as a 1R round game. At time t11, the board left movable body 57 in the initial position moves to the second board left position and changes to the second state shown in FIG. 49(B). Thereby, the second line of sight guiding performance is performed when the second grand prize opening 15 is open in the 1R round game. In the 1R round game, time t12 when a predetermined number (specifically 10) of game balls enter the first big prize opening 14 while it is open (or the time when 29.5 seconds have passed from the start of opening) The execution of the 1R round effect continues for a period up to and further for a predetermined period (specifically, 2 seconds) from the start of closing of the second grand prize opening 15 to time t13.

In addition, as a 1R round production, while the second grand prize opening 15 is open, each time a game ball enters the second grand prize opening 15, the above-mentioned round using the decoration part 57M of the board left movable body 57 is performed. The animation is executed.

At time t13, execution of the 2R round game is started, and accordingly, execution of the 2R round effect is started (see FIG. 58). In this embodiment, the display of the round image G109 indicating "2R" and the first line-of-sight guide effect are combined while the first big prize opening 14 is opened and subsequently closed due to the execution of the 2R round game. The round performance is performed as a 2R round game. At time t13, the board left movable body 57 located at the left position of the second board moves to the left position of the first board and changes to the first state shown in FIG. 49(A). As a result, the first line-of-sight guiding performance is performed when the first grand prize opening 14 is open in the 2R round game. In the 2R round game, the period up to time t14 (or the time when 29.5 seconds have elapsed from the start of opening) when a predetermined number of game balls enter while the first big prize opening 14 is open, and furthermore, The execution of the 2R round performance continues for a predetermined period (2 seconds) from the start of closing of the first prize opening 14 to time t15.

In addition, as a 2R round performance, a rotating performance is performed every time a game ball enters the first big winning hole 14 while the first big winning hole 15 is open.

At time t15, execution of the 3R round game is started, and accordingly, execution of the 3R round effect is started (see FIG. 58). In the present embodiment, the display of the round image G109 indicating "3R" and the first gaze guidance performance are combined while the first big prize opening 14 is opened and subsequently closed due to the execution of the 3R round game. The round performance is performed as a 3R round game. After time t15, the first line-of-sight guidance effect continues to be performed. As a result, the first line-of-sight guiding performance is performed when the first grand prize opening 14 is open in the 3R round game. In the 3R round game, the period up to time t16 (or the time 29.5 seconds have elapsed from the start of opening) when a predetermined number of game balls enter while the first big prize opening 14 is open, and furthermore, The execution of the 3R round performance continues for a predetermined period (2 seconds) from the start of closing of the first prize opening 14 to time t17.

Also, similar to the 2R round performance, while the first big prize opening 15 is open, a rotating performance is executed every time a game ball enters the first big prize opening 14.

At time t17, execution of the 4R round game is started, and accordingly, execution of the 4R round effect is started (see FIG. 58). In this embodiment, the display of the round image G109 indicating "4R" and the first eye-guiding effect are combined while the first big prize opening 14 is opened and subsequently closed due to the execution of the 4R round game. The round performance is performed as a 4R round game. The first line-of-sight guidance effect continues to be performed beyond time t17. As a result, the first line-of-sight guiding performance is performed when the first grand prize opening 14 is open in the 4R round game. In the 4R round game, the period up to time t18 (or the time when 29.5 seconds have elapsed from the start of opening) when a predetermined number of game balls enter while the first big prize opening 14 is open, and furthermore, The execution of the 4R round effect continues for a predetermined period (2 seconds) from the start of closing of the first prize opening 14 to time t19.

In addition, similar to the 2R round performance and the 3R round performance, the rotation performance is executed every time a game ball enters the first big winning hole 14 while the first big winning hole 15 is open.

At time t19, execution of the ending is started, and accordingly, execution of the jackpot ending effect is started (see FIG. 58). Then, during the execution of the ending, the above-mentioned continuous branch performance is executed as a jackpot ending performance for a predetermined period (specifically, 10 seconds) until time t20.

In the first special mode, a continuous branching effect is performed in a non-continuous manner. Specifically, the display effect using the character image G125 and dialogue image G126 shown in FIG. 54(A) is executed for 4 seconds, and the above-mentioned first operation instruction effect is executed for a maximum of 3 seconds. Upon completion of the first operation instruction performance, execution of the display performance using the character image G127 and dialogue image G128 shown in FIG. 55(C) is started. This allows the player to understand that the jackpot game being executed is jackpot game C, and that no round game will be played after this execution.

At time t20, the execution of the continuous branch effect is completed, and thereafter, the execution of the image effect shown in FIG. 16 (C-3) is started. Then, while the ending is being executed, the execution of the image effect continues for a predetermined period (specifically, 10 seconds).

Next, in the special jackpot production mode (second special mode) during the execution of the jackpot game D, with the start of execution of the opening (OP) of the jackpot game C, as in the first special mode, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-1 ) starts executing the opening performance shown in FIG. The start time of this opening performance is set as "time t10" (see FIG. 59). The execution of the OP continues until time t11, and the execution of the opening performance also continues.

As in the case of the first special mode, with the execution of the 1R round game starting at time t11, a 1R round that combines the display of the round image G109 indicating "1R" and the second eye guidance effect. The performance begins (see FIG. 59). In addition, with the execution of the 2R round game that starts at time t13, the display of the round image G109 indicating "2R" and the execution of the 2R round effect that combines the second gaze guidance effect are started. . Furthermore, with the execution of the 3R round game that starts at time t15, the display of the round image G109 indicating "3R" and the execution of the 3R round effect that combines the second gaze guidance effect are started. .

In addition, as a 1R round effect, a rotating effect is executed every time a game ball enters the second large winning hole 15 while the second large winning hole 15 is open. Alternatively, as a 2R round performance and a 3R round performance, a rotating performance is executed every time a game ball enters the first big winning hole 14 while the first big winning hole 14 is open.

At time t17, execution of the 4R round game is started, and accordingly, execution of the 4R round effect is started (see FIG. 59). In the present embodiment, the round image G109 indicating "4R" is displayed and the first line-of-sight guidance effect is displayed for two seconds while the first big prize opening 14 is opened and then closed during the execution of the 4R round game. A round effect that combines these is played as a 4R round game. The first line-of-sight guidance effect continues to be performed beyond time t17. As a result, the first line-of-sight guiding performance is performed when the first grand prize opening 14 is open in the 4R round game. In the 4R round game, the period up to time t18 (or the time when 29.5 seconds have elapsed from the start of opening) when a predetermined number of game balls enter while the first big prize opening 14 is open, and furthermore, For a predetermined period (2 seconds) from the start of closing of the first prize opening 14 to time t19, the display of the round image G109 indicating "4R" and the execution of the round performance that combines the first gaze guidance performance continue.

At time t19, the above-mentioned continuous branching effect is executed as a 4R round effect (see FIG. 59). In the second special mode, a continuous branching effect is performed in a continuous mode. Specifically, the display effect using the character image G125 and the dialogue image G126 is executed for 4 seconds, and the first operation instruction effect is executed for a maximum of 3 seconds. When the player operates the first button 40A at time t21 during execution of the first operation instruction performance, the execution of the first operation instruction performance ends.

At time t21, execution of the third line-of-sight guide performance and the vibration performance using the first button 40A and the second button 40B are started as a continuous branch performance (see FIG. 59). Execution of such continuous branch effects continues until time t20. This allows the player to understand that the jackpot game being executed is jackpot game D, and that a round game will be played after this execution.

Further, if the player operates the first button 40A by the immediately preceding first operation instruction performance, there is a possibility that the player continues to touch the first button 40A thereafter. Therefore, it is possible for the player to notice that the first button 40A is vibrating in the continuous branch performance in the continuous mode. However, since the second button 40B is not touched, the player may not notice that the second button 40B is vibrating. Therefore, by executing the third line-of-sight guiding effect, the player can pay attention to the second button 40B and notice that the second button 40B is also vibrating in addition to the first button 40A.

Moreover, as the player operates the first button 40A, the second button 40B, which is different from the one operated, also vibrates, so the player who operated the first button 40A is informed that the second button 40B, which is not operated, is vibrated. It is possible to create an unexpected sensation such as the vibration of the device.

Furthermore, in the continuous branching effect in the continuous mode, the second button 40B vibrates in a manner that is easier to visually distinguish than the first button 40A, so the player who operated the first button 40A vibrates with the first button 40A. It is easier to visually notice that the second button 40B is vibrating. Therefore, when the second button 40B also vibrates due to the player's operation of the first button 40A, it is possible to more reliably make the player feel the unexpectedness that the second button 40B that is not being operated vibrates. There is.

Further, since the second button 40B has a larger vibrating portion than the first button 40A, when the second button 40B vibrates in a manner that is easy to visually recognize, the vibration becomes more noticeable. Therefore, when the second button 40B also vibrates due to the player's operation of the first button 40A, it is possible to more reliably make the player feel the unexpectedness that the second button 40B that is not being operated vibrates. .

At time t20, execution of the 5R round game is started, and accordingly, execution of the 5R round effect is started. In the present embodiment, the round image G109 indicating "5R" is displayed and the first line-of-sight guidance effect is displayed for two seconds while the first big prize opening 14 is opened and then closed during the execution of the 5R round game. A round performance combining these is performed as a 5R round game.

Note that at time t20, the board left movable body 57 located at the left position of the third board moves to the left position of the first board and changes to the first state shown in FIG. 55(D). In other words, the board left movable body 57 located at the left position of the third board moves to the left position of the first board without returning to the initial position. This makes it possible to start executing the first line-of-sight guide performance immediately after opening the first grand prize opening 14 in the 5R round game.

8. Effects of the first embodiment As explained in detail above, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment has a first operation instruction performance that instructs the operation of the first button 40A and an instruction to operate the second button 40B. Each of the second operation instruction effects can be executed. Furthermore, it is possible to execute a third visual guidance effect that foretells the execution of the second operation instruction effect. When the third gaze guidance performance is executed, the second operation instruction performance is executed after a predetermined period (period from time t03 to time t04 shown in FIG. 57). executed. The third line of sight guidance performance, which is executed a predetermined period before the execution of the second operation instruction performance, allows the player to know in advance the subsequent execution of the second operation instruction performance. Moreover, since there is a predetermined period, it is possible for the player to prepare to operate the second button 40B with plenty of time before the execution of the second operation instruction performance, and during the execution of the second operation instruction performance. This allows the second button 40B to be operated reliably.

In addition, a winning suggestion performance that suggests the execution of a jackpot game (jackpot game A, jackpot game B) can be executed, and if the second button 40B is operated while the second operation instruction performance is being performed, a winning suggestion is executed. There are times when a performance is performed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who has previously grasped the execution of the second operation instruction performance through the third line-of-sight guidance performance to expect the execution of the winning suggestion performance after the second operation instruction performance. Moreover, since there is a "predetermined period" between the execution of the third line-of-sight guidance performance and the second operation instruction performance, the game expects the winning suggestion performance to be performed after the second operation instruction performance. It is now possible to tease out the feelings of others. This makes it possible to draw the player's attention to what happens after the second operation instruction presentation (after the operation of the second button 40B).

Further, when the first SP reach is executed, the first operation instruction performance may be executed as the second partial performance, and the winning suggestion performance may be executed as the third partial performance. Furthermore, when the second SP reach is executed, the second operation instruction effect may be executed as the second partial effect, and the winning suggestion effect may be executed as the third partial effect. If the third line-of-sight guide performance is performed during the execution of the first partial performance, it ends during the execution of the first partial performance. Therefore, when the third eye-guiding performance is performed during the execution of the first partial performance, it is possible to secure a predetermined period during the execution of the first partial performance. Therefore, by executing the third line of sight guidance performance, it is possible to tempt players who are expecting a winning suggestion performance to be performed as the third part of the performance, and to make the third part of the 2nd SP reach. It is possible to draw the attention of players.

Furthermore, in the 2nd SP reach where the second operation instruction performance is executed, the winning suggestion performance is more likely to be executed as the third partial performance than in the 1st SP reach where the first operation instruction performance is executed as the second partial performance. . Although the third line-of-sight guide performance is a performance that foretells the execution of the second operation instruction performance, it is not a performance that foretells the execution of the first operation instruction performance. Therefore, when the second operation instruction performance is executed as the second partial performance of SP reach, the player tends to expect to execute a jackpot game. Moreover, although the third line-of-sight guidance performance is a performance that foretells the execution of the second operation instruction performance, it is not a performance that foretells the execution of the first operation instruction performance. It is possible to draw the attention of the player only to whether or not the guiding performance is executed.

Furthermore, since the third gaze guidance performance is a gaze guidance performance that guides the player's gaze to the second button 40B, which is instructed to operate in the second operation instruction performance, by executing the third gaze guidance performance, The player can grasp the position of the second button 40B whose operation is instructed by the second operation instruction presentation. Therefore, the player can more reliably prepare to operate the second button 40B during the predetermined period.

Further, when the second button 40B is vibrating in the continuous branching effect in the continuous mode, a third line-of-sight guidance effect that suggests that the second button 40B is vibrating is performed. Therefore, the player can draw attention to the second button 40B through the third line-of-sight guiding effect, and can notice that the second button 40B is vibrating.

By the way, the second button 40B is a button that can be operated by the player along with the first button 40A. Therefore, even though many players can easily recognize that the second button 40B can be pressed, it is difficult to imagine that the second button 40B can vibrate. Therefore, when the second button 40B vibrates without being operated by the player, it is difficult for the player to notice that the second button 40B is vibrating.

Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, in the continuous branching effect of the continuous mode, if the second button 40B is vibrating regardless of the player's operation on the second button 40B, the third line of sight guidance effect is performed. . Although it is a button, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the vibrating second button 40B.

Further, in a continuous branch performance in a continuous mode, when the second button 40B separated from the first button 40A vibrates due to the player's operation on the first button 40A, the player It is difficult to notice that it is vibrating.

Therefore, when the second button 40B is vibrating due to the player's operation on the first button 40A, the third line-of-sight guiding effect is executed. It is possible to attract the player's attention to the second button 40B which is vibrating at the same time.

Furthermore, although it is difficult for the player to notice unless the player is in contact with the vibrating second button 40B, by executing the third line of sight guidance performance in the continuous branching performance of the continuous mode, the second button 40B is It is possible to notice that it is vibrating.

Further, in the third partial performance after the first operation instruction performance of the first SP reach, the player's operation on the first button 40A causes a second button 40B different from the one operated by the player to vibrate. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who operated the first button 40A during the execution of the first operation instruction performance of the first SP reach feel unexpected (surprise) that the second button 40B that was not operated vibrates. It is possible.

Furthermore, as mentioned above, since the second button 40B vibrates in a manner that is easier to understand than the first button 40A, the player who operated the first button 40A during the execution of the first operation instruction performance of the first SP reach Of the two buttons (first button 40A, second button 40B) that resonate after that, it is easier to notice that the second button 40B is vibrating than the first button 40A. Therefore, when the second button 40B vibrates due to the player's operation of the first button 40A, it is possible to more reliably make the player feel the unexpectedness that the second button 40B that is not being operated vibrates. ing.

Furthermore, since the second button 40B vibrates in a manner that is easier to visually identify than the first button 40A, the player who operated the first button 40A is more likely to press the second button than when the first button 40A vibrates. It is easy to visually notice that 40B is vibrating. Therefore, when the two buttons resonate due to the player's operation of the first button 40A, it is possible to more reliably make the player feel the unexpectedness that the second button 40B, which is not being operated, vibrates. ing.

Further, since the second button 40B has a larger vibrating portion than the first button 40A, when the second button 40B vibrates in a manner that is easy to visually recognize, the vibration becomes more noticeable. Therefore, when the two buttons resonate due to the player's operation of the first button 40A, it is possible to more reliably make the player feel the unexpectedness that the second button 40B, which is not being operated, vibrates.

Also, if the second button 40B vibrates due to the player's operation of the first button 40A in the first operation instruction performance of the first SP reach, a jackpot game will be executed, so by operating the first button 40A, At the time when the second button 40B vibrates together with the first button 40A, the player can be certain that he will execute the jackpot game.

Furthermore, during execution of the continuous branch performance in the continuous mode associated with the jackpot game D, when the second button 40B is vibrating, the board left movable body 57 enters the third state, and the round performance associated with the jackpot game D is executed. During the game, when the first big prize opening 14 is open, the board left movable body 57 is in the first state. Therefore, depending on the state of the board left movable body 57 (first state or third state), the player can determine what the moving object is (the first grand prize opening 14 or the second button 40B). It is possible to understand.

Furthermore, after the continuous branch performance in the continuous mode, at the start of the 5R round game, the board left movable body 57 changes from the third state to the first state without returning to the standby position, as shown in FIG. 55(D). Therefore, it is possible to change the state of the board left movable body 57 relatively quickly, and it is possible to suppress the loss of interest in the game.

Furthermore, when the second button 40B arranged on the gaming machine frame 2 is vibrating during the execution of the continuous branching effect in the continuous mode, it is difficult for many players to notice this, whereas the third line-of-sight guiding effect When the board left movable body 57 enters the third state by executing , it is possible to draw the player's attention to the second button 40B, and the player can be informed that the second button 40B is vibrating. It is possible to notice it.

In addition, the first big winning opening 14 can be opened during the execution of the jackpot game D, and when the first big winning opening 14 is opened during the execution of the jackpot game D, the first line of sight guidance When the effect is executed, the board left movable body 57 becomes in the first state. Therefore, the board left movable body 57 in the first state allows the player to know that the first big prize opening 14 is open while the jackpot game D is being executed.

In addition, when the board left movable body 57 is in the first state during the execution of the first line-of-sight guide performance, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the first big prize opening 14. Thereby, the player can understand that the first big prize opening 14 is open in the jackpot game D.

In addition, if a ball enters the first big winning hole 14 while the first big winning hole 14 is open, in the board left movable body 57 which is in the first state by executing the first eye guidance effect, It is possible to perform a rotating effect of the decoration part 47M that notifies that a ball has entered the first big winning hole 14. Therefore, by rotating the decoration part 47M on the left movable body 57 of the board, it becomes possible for the player to realize that the ball has landed in the first grand prize opening 14 that the left movable body 57 of the board points to. There is.

In addition, the board left movable body 57 includes a sword main body 47L and a decorative part 47M, and when the board left movable body 57 is in the first state, the sword main body 47L is the first prize opening 14 or Pointing to the vicinity, the decorative portion 47M is operated in a rotational manner.

By pointing the sword body part 47L more reliably to the first big prize opening 14 or its vicinity, and by operating the decorative part 47M in a rotational manner, it is made to feel that the ball has entered the first big winning hole 14. It is now possible.

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

In the first embodiment, the operating means are buttons that can be pressed and operated by the player (first button 40A, second button 40B), but operating means other than buttons, such as a lever, dial, or touch panel, may be used.

Further, in the first embodiment, the first operation instruction effect that displays the image G121 and the image G122 shown in FIG. good. Alternatively, it may be an instruction effect that displays other images in addition to images G121 and G122. In addition, although the instruction effect is such that the image G121 indicating the character string "Press!" is displayed, an instruction effect may be adopted in which an image indicating another character string indicating the contents of the instruction for the player to operate may be displayed. Further, although the instruction effect is to display the image G122 imitating the first button 40A, it may be an instruction effect to display an image similar to the first button 40A or an image of a simple button.

Although the second operation instruction performance that displays the image G123 and the image G124 shown in FIG. Alternatively, it may be an instruction effect that displays other images in addition to images G123 and G124. Further, although the instruction effect is to display the image G123 indicating the character string "Press!", an instruction effect may be used to display an image indicating another character string indicating the contents of the instruction for the player to operate. Further, although the instruction effect is to display the image G124 imitating the second button 40B, an instruction effect may be used to display an image similar to the second button 40B or an image of a simple button.

Further, in the first embodiment, the period from time t03 to time t04 is defined as the predetermined period. However, any other period may be used as the predetermined period. Specifically, for example, it may be a period other than several seconds from time t03 to time t04, or a period of several minutes. Alternatively, it may be a period that spans variable display of a plurality of special symbols.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the jackpot game is a special game. However, the auxiliary game may be a special game. Alternatively, a small winning game in a gaming machine that can execute a small winning game may be a special game.

Further, in the first embodiment, the first SP reach (special performance) is a performance consisting of a first partial performance, a second partial performance, and a third partial performance. However, it may be a special performance in which one or more partial performances are added to the first partial performance, the second partial performance, and the third partial performance. The second SP reach (special performance) may also be a special performance in which one or more partial performances are added to the first partial performance, the second partial performance, and the third partial performance. Further, although the number of partial performances forming the first SP reach and the partial effects forming the second SP reach are the same, they may be different numbers.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the third line-of-sight guide performance (notice performance) of the first partial performance is sometimes performed during the execution of the first partial performance. However, a configuration may also be adopted in which the process is sometimes performed from the start of execution of the first partial effect.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the first operation instruction effect (first instruction effect) instructs the operation of the first button 40A (first operation means) and the operation of the second button 40B (second operation means). The configuration is such that there is a second operation instruction performance (second instruction performance) to give an instruction. However, a configuration in which there is one of the first instruction performance and the second instruction performance may also be used. Furthermore, the winning suggestion performance (suggestive performance) is more easily executed as the third partial performance when the second instruction performance is executed than when the first instruction performance is executed. However, the structure may be such that the suggestion effect is executed equally between the case where the first instruction effect is executed and the case where the second instruction effect is executed. Alternatively, the configuration may be such that the suggestion performance is more easily executed when the first instruction performance is executed than when the second instruction performance is executed.

In addition, although the third line-of-sight guidance performance (notice performance) of the first partial performance is a performance that foretells the execution of the second operation instruction performance (second instruction performance), the first operation instruction performance (first instruction performance) The structure was designed to not be a performance that foretells the performance. However, the preview performance may be a performance that foretells the execution of the second instruction performance and may also be a performance that foretells the execution of the first instruction performance.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the third line-of-sight guidance performance (notice performance) of the first partial performance is the second operation instruction performance (second instruction performance) that allows the player to press the second button 40B to which an operation instruction is given. The structure was designed to be an eye-catching performance that draws the eye. However, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which effects other than gaze guidance effects such as audio effects are used. In addition, although the preview performance was performed using the board left movable body 57 (movable body), it is also possible to create a performance using devices (means) other than the movable body, such as an image display that displays an image, a light emission display using a lamp, etc. good.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, regarding the third line-of-sight guidance performance (notice performance) of the first partial performance, the execution of the second operation instruction performance (instruction performance) that causes the second button 40B (operation means) to be operated is announced. It was staged. However, for example, it may be an effect that foretells that an operable operation means (for example, the normal AT opening/closing member 14k of the first big prize opening 14) will be operated.

Further, in the first embodiment described above, the second button 40B is used as a specific operation means. However, for example, an operation button other than the second button 40B, such as the first button 40A or the special button 41, may be used as the specific operation means. Further, the specific operating mode of the second button 40B (specific operating means) is set to be a vibration mode. However, it is difficult to specify, for example, how a gaming machine moves in a straight line one or more times in the vertical or horizontal direction, how it rotates clockwise or counterclockwise, or how the game machine flips once or multiple times. It is also possible to use the following operation mode. Further, for example, a light emission mode of a light emitting body provided on a specific operation means may be set as a specific operation mode.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, when the specific operating means is operating in a vibrating motion (specific operating mode) without depending on the player's operation of the second button 40B (specific operating means), The structure is such that the third line-of-sight guiding performance (suggestive performance) is sometimes executed. However, a configuration may be adopted in which the suggestive effect may be executed when a specific operating means is operating in a specific operation mode due to the player's operation on the specific operating means.

Further, in the first embodiment, the first button 40A is used as a non-specific operation means. However, for example, an operation button other than the specific operation means, such as the special button 41, and an operation button other than the first button 40A may be used as a non-specific operation means.

Further, in the first embodiment, the second button 40B (second operating means) is configured to vibrate in a manner that makes it easier to see that it is vibrating than the first button 40A (first operating means). . However, conversely, the first operating means may be configured to vibrate in a manner that makes it easier to see that it is vibrating than the second operating means. Alternatively, both the first operating means and the second operating means may be configured to vibrate in such a manner that it is equally obvious that they are vibrating.

Further, in the first embodiment, the second button 40B (second operating means) vibrates in a manner that is easier to visually recognize than the first button 40A (first operating means). And so. However, conversely, the first operating means may be configured to vibrate in a manner that makes it easier to visually recognize that the first operating means is vibrating than the second operating means.

Further, in the first embodiment, the first button 40A (first operating means) vibrates in the vertical direction, and the second button 40B (second operating means) vibrates in the vertical direction. In addition to the object, it was also assumed to vibrate in a direction perpendicular to its vertical direction. However, for example, although the vibration mode of the first operating means and the vibration mode of the second operating means both vibrate in the same vertical direction, the amount of vibration of the second operating means is larger than the amount of vibration of the first operating means. It may also be a configuration. Furthermore, for example, although both the vibration mode of the first operating means and the vibration mode of the second operating means vibrate in the same vertical direction, the moving distance of the second operating means is greater than the moving distance of the first operating means due to vibration. It is also possible to have a longer configuration. Further, for example, although both the vibration mode of the first operating means and the vibration mode of the second operating means vibrate in the same vertical direction, the vibration period of the second operating means is longer than the vibration period of the first operating means, and the vibration mode of the second operating means is longer than that of the first operating means. It may be configured so that it is easy to understand.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the second button 40B (second operating means) has a larger vibrating portion than the first button 40A (first operating means). However, conversely, the first operating means may have a larger vibrating portion than the second operating means. Alternatively, the first operating means and the second operating means may have a configuration in which the vibrating portions have the same size.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the first button 40A (first operating means) is operated, both the first operating means and the second button 40B (second operating means) are configured to vibrate. However, when the second operating means is operated, both the first operating means and the second operating means may be configured to vibrate.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the second button 40B (second operating means) vibrates due to the player's operation of the first button 40A (first operating means), the jackpot game (special game) is activated. The configuration is such that it can be executed. However, when the second operating means vibrates due to the player's operation on the first operating means, a configuration may be adopted in which the special game is sometimes executed and sometimes not. Alternatively, the special game may not be executed when the second operating means vibrates due to the player's operation on the first operating means.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the first button 40A (first operating means) and the second button 40B (second operating means) vibrate, a jackpot game (special game) is executed. . However, when the first operating means and the second operating means vibrate, a configuration may be adopted in which the special game is sometimes executed and sometimes not. Alternatively, the special game may not be executed when the first operating means and the second operating means vibrate.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the player operates the first button 40A (first operating means), the first button 40A (first operating means) and the second button 40B (second operating means) vibrate. This is a possible configuration. However, the first operating means and the second operating means may be configured to be able to vibrate regardless of the player's operation on the first operating means. Alternatively, the first operating means and the second operating means may be configured to be able to vibrate regardless of the player's operation on the second operating means.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the first operating means is configured to be able to vibrate when the player operates the first button 40A (first operating means). However, the first operating means may be configured to be able to vibrate without depending on the player's operation of the first operating means.

Further, in the first embodiment, the second operating means is configured to be able to vibrate when the player operates the second button 40B (second operating means). However, the second operating means may be configured to be able to vibrate without depending on the player's operation of the second operating means.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the first big winning hole 14 is a specific ball entry hole, but for example, the second big winning hole 15, the second starting winning device (so-called "electronic chew") 12D, A ball entry hole other than the first large winning hole 14, such as the opening 12 or the general winning hole 10, may be used as a specific ball entry hole.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the rotating effect using the decoration part 57M of the left movable body 57 of the board is used to notify that a ball has entered the first big prize opening 14 (specific ball entry opening). It was an informational performance. However, a performance other than the above rotation performance may be used as a notification performance. Specifically, for example, a light-emitting effect that lights up (or blinks) a light-emitting body provided on the sword body portion 57L of the board left movable body 57 may be used as the notification effect. Further, for example, a movement effect that performs a specific movement, such as rocking or vibration of the sword body portion 57L, may be used as the notification effect.

Moreover, in the first embodiment, the configuration is such that the first line-of-sight guiding effect can be executed to bring the board left movable body 57 into an instruction state in which it points to the first big prize opening 14 (specific ball entry opening) when viewed from the front. However, a configuration may also be adopted in which the first line-of-sight guiding effect can be executed to bring the board left movable body 57 into an instruction state in which it points to the vicinity of a specific ball entrance when viewed from the front.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the second eye guidance effect can be executed to bring the board left movable body 57 into an instruction state in which it points to the second big prize opening 15 when viewed from the front. However, a configuration may also be adopted in which a second line-of-sight guiding effect can be executed to bring the board left movable body 57 into an instruction state pointing to the vicinity of the second big prize opening 15 when viewed from the front.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the configuration is such that the third eye-guide effect can be executed to bring the board left movable body 57 into an instruction state in which the second button 40B is pointed to when viewed from the front. However, a configuration may also be adopted in which a third line-of-sight guiding effect can be executed to bring the board left movable body 57 into an instruction state in which it points to the vicinity of the second button 40B when viewed from the front.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the first plate of the plate left movable body 57 rotates around the rotating shaft 57Lx arranged at the lower end of the rail portion XR, as shown in FIGS. 40(A) and 49(A). The left position was defined as the first position. However, the first position is not limited to the positions shown in FIG. 40(A) or FIG. 49(A). Specifically, for example, the board left movable body 57 may be in a position further upright than the position shown in FIG. 40(A), or conversely, in a position tilted further to the right than the position shown in FIG. 40(A). Alternatively, the position of the left movable body 57 may be, for example, rotated around the rotating shaft 57Lx disposed at a location other than the lower end of the rail portion XR.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the second board of the board left movable body 57 rotates around the rotating shaft 57Lx arranged at the lower end of the rail portion XR, as shown in FIGS. 40(B) and 49(B). The left position was defined as the second position. However, the second position is also not limited to the positions shown in FIG. 40(B) or FIG. 49(B). Specifically, for example, the board left movable body 57 may be in a position further upright than the position shown in FIG. 40(B), or conversely, in a position tilted further to the right than the position shown in FIG. 40(B). Alternatively, the position of the left movable body 57 may be, for example, rotated around the rotating shaft 57Lx disposed at a location other than the lower end of the rail portion XR.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the third board left position of the board left movable body 57 that has rotated around the rotating shaft 57Lx disposed at the upper end of the rail portion XR as shown in FIGS. 41 and 50 is the third position. And so. However, the third position is not limited to the positions shown in FIGS. 41 and 50. Specifically, the position of the board left movable body 57 may be, for example, rotated around the rotating shaft 57Lx located at a position other than the upper end, including the lower end of the rail portion XR.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the board left movable body 57 in the initial position shown in FIG. The configuration is such that a line-of-sight guide performance or a second line-of-sight guide performance is executed. However, as the rotating shaft 57Lx moves from the lower end of the rail portion XR to a predetermined position, the board left movable body 57 rotates around the rotating shaft 57Lx, and the first eye-guiding effect or the second eye-guiding effect is executed. A configuration may also be used.

Further, in the first embodiment, the board left movable body 57 in the initial position shown in FIG. 39 moves the rotation axis 57Lx from the lower end to the upper end of the rail portion XR as shown in FIG. 41. The configuration is such that the third line of sight guidance performance is executed by rotating around the center. However, a configuration may also be adopted in which the board left movable body 57 rotates around the rotating shaft 57Lx at the lower end of the rail portion XR to execute the third line of sight guidance performance.

Further, in the first embodiment, the distribution rate (probability) that the jackpot symbol A is selected as the symbol is 50%, and the distribution rate (probability) that the jackpot symbol B is selected as the symbol is 50%. In other words, if the result of the special drawing 1 lottery is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol A and the jackpot symbol B can be selected with equal probability as the jackpot symbol. However, if the result of the special drawing 1 lottery is a jackpot, the distribution rate at which the jackpot symbol A is selected as the jackpot symbol and the distribution ratio at which the jackpot symbol B is selected may be different.

In addition, when the result of the special drawing 2 lottery is a jackpot, the distribution rate (probability) that jackpot symbol C is selected as the jackpot symbol of that jackpot is 40%, and the distribution rate (probability) that jackpot symbol D is selected ( probability) was set at 60%. In other words, if the result of the special drawing 2 lottery is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol D is more likely to be selected than the jackpot symbol C as the jackpot symbol. However, if the result of the special drawing 2 lottery is a jackpot, the distribution ratio at which the jackpot symbol D is selected may be lower than the distribution ratio at which the jackpot symbol C is selected as the jackpot symbol. Alternatively, if the result of the special drawing 2 lottery is a jackpot, the distribution rate at which the jackpot symbol C is selected and the distribution rate at which the jackpot symbol D is selected as the jackpot symbol may be the same.

Further, in the first embodiment, the display section 50a, which is a 3D liquid crystal display, is used as the display section. However, the display section may be, for example, a 2D liquid crystal display, a dot display, or a 7-segment display.

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

10. Inventions shown in the above embodiments The following inventions (inventions A1 to A6, inventions B1 to B4, inventions C1 to C5, inventions D1 to D4, and inventions E1 to E3) are shown in the above embodiments. There is. In the description of the invention described below, corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiments, and symbols used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

Invention A1 is
Operation means (first button 40A and second button 40B),
A performance execution means (performance control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined performance,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to execute an instruction performance (a first operation instruction performance or a second operation instruction performance) that instructs the operation of the operation means,
It is possible to execute a preview performance (third gaze guidance performance) that foretells the execution of the instruction performance,
This gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) is characterized in that when the preview performance is executed, the instructed performance is executed after a predetermined period of time after the execution of the preview performance.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to make the execution of the subsequent instruction performance known in advance by the advance notice performance that is executed a predetermined period of time before the instruction performance. Moreover, since there is a predetermined period, it is possible to allow the player to prepare to operate the operating means with plenty of time before the execution of the instruction performance, and to ensure that the player operates the operation means according to the instruction performance. is possible.

Invention A2 is
The gaming machine according to invention A1,
Equipped with special game execution means (game control microcomputer 101 that executes jackpot game control processing) capable of executing special games (jackpot games) advantageous to the player,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to execute a suggestion performance (winning suggestion production) that suggests execution of the special game,
The gaming machine is characterized in that when the operating means is operated during execution of the instruction performance, the suggestion performance may be executed.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, if the operating means is operated while the instruction performance is being executed, a suggestion performance that suggests the execution of a special game may be executed. It is possible to make the player who has grasped the above information in advance expect to execute the suggestion performance after the instruction performance. Moreover, since there is a ``predetermined period'' between the execution of the preview performance and the instruction performance, it is possible to tease out the feelings of players who are expecting the suggestion performance to be performed after the instruction performance. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention after the instruction performance (after the operation of the operating means).

Invention A3 is
The gaming machine according to invention A2,
The performance execution means is
A special performance including a first partial performance, a second partial performance, and a third partial performance, and performed in the order of the first partial performance, the second partial performance, and the third partial performance (1st SP reach and 2nd SP reach) is executable,
When the special performance is executed, the instruction performance may be executed as the second partial performance of the special performance, and the suggestion performance may be executed as the third partial performance,
The aforementioned preview performance is
There are times when it is performed during the execution of the first partial performance and times when it is not performed.
The gaming machine is characterized in that when the first partial performance is performed during execution, the first partial performance is ended midway through execution.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a preview performance is performed during the execution of the first partial performance, a predetermined period can be secured during the execution of the first partial performance. Therefore, by executing the preview performance, it is possible to dissuade players who are expecting a suggestive performance as the third part of the performance, and make the players pay attention to the third part of the special performance. Is possible.

Invention A4 is
The gaming machine according to invention A3,
The operating means includes a first operating means (first button 40A) and a second operating means (second button 40B),
The instruction performance includes a first instruction performance (first operation instruction performance) that instructs the operation of the first operation means, and a second instruction performance (second operation instruction performance) that instructs the operation of the second operation means. There is,
When the second instructional effect is executed, the suggestion effect is more effective as the third partial effect of the special effect than when the first instructional effect is executed as the second partial effect of the special effect. is more likely to be carried out,
The aforementioned preview performance is
The gaming machine is characterized in that although the performance is a performance that foretells the execution of the second instruction performance, it is not a performance that foretells the execution of the first instruction performance.

According to the gaming machine having the above configuration, when the second instruction performance is executed as the third partial performance of the special performance, it is better to execute the second instruction performance as the third partial performance of the special performance than when the first instruction performance is executed as the second partial performance of the special performance. Since the suggestion performance is likely to be executed, the player tends to expect the special game to be executed when the second instruction performance is executed as the second partial performance. Furthermore, although the preview performance is a performance that foretells the execution of the second instruction performance, it is not a performance that foretells the execution of the first instruction performance. It is possible to draw attention to

Invention A5 is
A gaming machine according to any one of invention A1, invention A2, invention A3, and invention A4,
The aforementioned preview performance is
The game machine is characterized in that the instruction performance is a line-of-sight guiding performance that guides the player's line of sight to the operating means to which an operation instruction is given.

According to the gaming machine configured as described above, by executing the preview performance, the player can grasp the position of the operating means to which an operation instruction will be given in the subsequent instruction performance. Therefore, the player can more reliably prepare to operate the operating means during the predetermined period.

Invention A6 is
An operable operating means (for example, the normal AT opening/closing member 14k of the first big prize opening 14),
A performance execution means (performance control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined performance,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to execute a notice performance that foretells that the operation means will be operated,
The gaming machine is characterized in that, when the preview performance is executed, the operating means operates after a predetermined period after the execution of the preview performance.

According to the gaming machine having the above configuration, it is possible to know in advance the subsequent operation of the operating means by the advance notice effect executed a predetermined period before the operating means operates. Moreover, since there is a predetermined period, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the operating means well before the start of the action, and it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the operation of the operating means. It is possible.

Invention B1 is
A specific operation means (second button 40B),
A performance execution means (performance control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined performance,
The performance execution means is
There are times when the specific operation means is operated in a specific operation mode (vibration mode) and times when it is not operated.
When the specific operating means is operated in the specific operating mode, it is possible to perform a suggestive effect (third line-of-sight guiding effect) that suggests that the specific operating means is operating. This is a gaming machine (Pachinko gaming machine PY1).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a suggestive effect is performed, the player can thereby draw attention to a specific operating means, and the specific operating means is operating in a specific operation mode. It is possible to notice that.

Invention B2 is
The gaming machine according to invention B1,
The performance execution means is
A gaming machine characterized in that when the specific operating means is operated in the specific operating mode without depending on the player's operation on the specific operating means, the suggestive effect may be executed. It is.

For many players, even if they are aware that a particular operating means is operable, it is difficult to imagine that the particular operating means can be operated by itself. Therefore, when a specific operating means operates in a specific operating mode without depending on the player's operation, it is difficult for the player to notice that the specific operating means is operating.

On the other hand, according to the gaming machine having the above configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to a specific operating means that is operating without depending on the operation, by the suggestive effect.

Invention B3 is
The gaming machine according to invention B2,
comprising a non-specific operating means (first button 40A) disposed apart from the specific operating means,
The performance execution means is
There are times when the specific operating means is operated in the specific operating mode by the player's operation on the non-specific operating means;
In the case where the specific operating means is operated in the specific operation mode by the player's operation on the non-specific operating means without depending on the player's operation on the specific operating means, the suggested production This gaming machine is characterized in that it sometimes executes.

When the specific operating means operates in a specific operating manner due to the player's operation of a non-specific operating means that is separated from the specific operating means, the player notices that the specific operating means is operating. hard.

Therefore, according to the gaming machine having the above configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to a specific operating means that is operated by the player's operation on a non-specific operating means, by means of the suggestive effect.

Invention B4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of invention B1, invention B2, and invention B3,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the specific operation mode is a vibration mode.

For many players, even if they can recognize that a particular operating means is operable, it is difficult to imagine that the particular operating means can operate in a vibratory manner. Moreover, when a specific operating means is operating in a vibrating manner, it is difficult for the player to notice that the specific operating means is operating in a vibrating manner unless the player is in contact with the specific operating means.

On the other hand, according to the gaming machine having the above configuration, the player can notice that the specific operating means is operating in a vibrating manner through the suggestive effect.

Invention C1 is
A first operating means (first button 40A) and a second operating means (second button 40B) that can be operated by the player;
A performance execution means (performance control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined performance,
The performance execution means is
There are times when the second operating means is vibrated and times when it is not vibrated,
The second operating means may be vibrated by the player's operation on the second operating means;
This gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) is characterized in that the second operating means may be vibrated also by the player's operation on the first operating means.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to make the player who operated the first operating means feel an unexpected feeling (surprise) that the second operating means that is not being operated vibrates.

Invention C2 is
The gaming machine according to invention C1,
The performance execution means is
There are times when the first operating means is vibrated and times when it is not vibrated;
The first operating means may be vibrated by the player's operation on the first operating means;
The gaming machine is characterized in that the second operating means vibrates in a manner that makes it easier to see that it is vibrating than the first operating means.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, a player who operates the first operating means is more likely to notice that the second operating means is vibrating than when the first operating means is vibrating. Therefore, when the second operating means vibrates due to the player's operation on the first operating means, it is possible to more reliably make the player feel the unexpectedness that the second operating means that is not being operated vibrates. .

Invention C3 is
The gaming machine according to invention C1 or invention C2,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the second operating means vibrates in an operation mode that is easier to visually identify than the first operating means.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the player who operates the first operating means is more likely to visually notice that the second operating means is vibrating than when the first operating means is vibrating. Therefore, when the second operating means vibrates due to the player's operation on the first operating means, it is possible to more reliably make the player feel the unexpectedness that the second operating means that is not being operated vibrates.

Invention C4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of invention C1, invention C2, and invention C3,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the second operating means has a larger vibrating portion than the first operating means.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the second operating means has a larger vibrating portion than the first operating means, when the second operating means vibrates in an operation mode that is easy to visually recognize, the vibration is more It will stand out. Therefore, when the second operating means vibrates due to the player's operation on the first operating means, it is possible to more reliably make the player feel the unexpectedness that the second operating means that is not being operated vibrates.

Invention C5 is
A gaming machine according to any one of invention C1, invention C2, invention C3 and invention C4,
Equipped with special game execution means (game control microcomputer 101 that executes jackpot game control processing) capable of executing special games (jackpot games) advantageous to the player,
The gaming machine is characterized in that when the second operating means vibrates due to a player's operation on the first operating means, the special game is executed.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the player can be certain that the special game will be executed when the first operating means is operated and the second operating means vibrates.

Invention D1 is
A movable body (board left movable body 57),
A first object (second button 40B) and a second object (first big prize opening 14) that are respectively operable;
A performance execution means (performance control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined performance,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to move the movable body to bring the movable body into a predetermined state (a third state and a first state),
The predetermined states include a first state (third state) in which the first object or its vicinity is pointed in a front view, and a second state (first state) in which the second state is pointed at the second object or its vicinity in a front view. ) and,
When the first object is in motion, the movable body may be in the first state;
The gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) is characterized in that the movable body may be in the second state when the second object is in motion.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to determine what the moving object is (whether it is the first object or the second object) depending on the state of the movable body (the first state or the second state). It is possible for the player to understand.

Invention D2 is
The gaming machine according to invention D1,
The movable body has a predetermined standby position,
The performance execution means is
The gaming machine is characterized in that there are times when the movable body is changed from one of the first state and the second state to the other state without returning to the predetermined standby position.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the state of the movable body can be changed without returning the movable body to a predetermined standby position. Therefore, it is possible to switch the state of the movable body relatively quickly, and it is possible to suppress the loss of interest in the game.

Invention D3 is
The gaming machine according to invention D2,
Equipped with a gaming machine frame (2),
The gaming machine is characterized in that the first object is placed in the gaming machine frame.

When the first object placed on the gaming machine frame is moving, many players have difficulty noticing it. On the other hand, according to the gaming machine configured as described above, when the movable body is in the first state, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the first object in the gaming machine frame, and the first object It is possible to make the player aware that the object is moving.

Invention D4 is
The gaming machine according to invention D3,
Equipped with special game execution means (game control microcomputer 101 that executes jackpot game control processing) capable of executing special games (jackpot games) advantageous to the player,
The second object is a special winning hole (first big winning hole 14) that can be opened during the execution of the special game,
The gaming machine is characterized in that when the special prize opening is opened during execution of the special game as the operation of the second object, the movable body may be in the second state.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the movable body in the second state allows the player to know that the special prize opening is open during execution of the special game.

Invention E1 is
A specific ball entrance (first big prize opening 14),
A movable body (board left movable body 57),
an opening game execution means (a game control microcomputer 101 that executes a jackpot game control process) capable of executing an opening game (jackpot game) in which the specific ball entrance is opened;
A performance execution means (performance control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined performance,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to move the movable body to bring it into an instruction state (first state) in which it points to the specific ball entrance or its vicinity when viewed from the front;
This gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) is characterized in that when the specific ball entry opening is open in the open game, the movable body may be in the instruction state.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the movable body is in the pointing state, it is possible to draw the player's attention to a specific ball entry opening. Thereby, the player can understand that a specific ball entrance opening is open in an open game.

Invention E2 is
The gaming machine according to invention E1,
The performance execution means is
If a ball enters the specific ball entrance while the specific ball entrance is open, a ball enters the specific ball entrance in the movable body in the indicated state. This gaming machine is characterized by being able to perform a notification effect (rotation effect) that notifies the player of the event.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to make the player feel that a ball has entered a specific ball entry hole pointed to by the movable body through the notification effect on the movable body.

Invention E3 is
The gaming machine according to invention E2,
The movable body is
Comprising a first movable part (sword body part 57L) and a second movable part (decoration part 57M),
when the movable body is in the pointing state, the first movable part points to the specific ball entrance or its vicinity in front view;
The gaming machine is characterized in that the notification performance is a performance that causes the second movable part to operate in a special manner (rotation operation manner).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the first movable part more reliably points to a specific ball entrance or the vicinity thereof, and the second movable part operates in a special manner to indicate that the ball enters the specific ball entrance. It is possible to make the player feel that there was a ball.

2...Game machine frame 14...First major winning hole (second object, special winning hole, specific winning hole)
14k...Normal AT opening/closing member (operating means)
15...Second big prize opening 40A...First button (first operating means, non-specific operating means)
40B...Second button (second operating means, specific operating means, first object)
57L... Board left movable body (movable body)
57L...Sword body part (first movable part)
57M...Decoration part (second movable part)
100... Game control board 101... Game control microcomputer 120... Production control board (production execution means)
121... Production control microcomputer PY1... Pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine)

Claims (2)

a first operating means and a second operating means that can be operated by a player;
Direction means and
special game execution means capable of executing special games advantageous to players;
A performance execution means capable of executing a predetermined performance,
The performance execution means is
There are times when the second operating means is vibrated in a vibration mode accompanied by a vibration sound and times when it is not vibrated,
The player's operation of the second operating means may cause the second operating means to vibrate in a vibrating manner accompanied by a vibration sound;
The second operating means may also be caused to vibrate in a vibrating manner accompanied by a vibration sound due to the player's operation on the first operating means;
It is possible to execute a suggestion effect that suggests execution of the special game,
At a first timing, there is a time when a first instruction effect is executed to instruct the operation of the first operation means, and a time when a second instruction effect is executed to instruct the operation of the second operation means,
Unlike the second instruction performance, it is possible to perform a special instruction performance that points to the second operation means or its vicinity using the performance means,
The above-mentioned suggestive performance is
It is easier to execute the second instruction performance after the execution of the second instruction performance than after the execution of the first instruction performance,
When the second instruction performance is performed at the first timing, the special instruction performance may start at a second timing before the first timing,
A gaming machine characterized in that when the special instruction performance starts at the second timing, the special instruction performance ends before the first timing . The gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
A gaming machine characterized in that the special game is executed when the second operating means vibrates in a vibration manner accompanied by a vibration sound due to a player's operation on the first operating means.

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