JP7453700B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines, and is particularly applicable to pachinko gaming machines and the like.

Conventional gaming machines have multiple production modes, and depending on the result of a judgment executed at a predetermined time during the game or a change in the gaming situation such as the number of fluctuating symbols being displayed reaches a specific number, Change the production mode. Depending on the performance mode to be executed, there have been games in which different types of game performances (such as preview performances and reach-to-reach performances) are executed.

For example, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, a normal performance mode and a special performance mode can be set as performance modes, and the game machine performs special performance in different performance modes depending on which performance mode is set. Are listed.

JP2014-166429

As described above, since the game has a plurality of performance modes and different game performances are performed depending on the performance mode to be executed, it has been effective to a certain extent in preventing players from getting bored with the game. However, in order to further improve game interest, there is a need to execute unprecedented game performances, diversify game performances, and execute highly interesting game performances.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and aims to provide a gaming machine that enhances gaming interest by executing new game effects that have not been seen before in a gaming machine that has a variety of game effects. purpose.

The gaming machine of the first invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is as follows:
Acquired information storage means for storing acquired information acquired when an acquisition condition is met;
a determination execution unit that executes a determination based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage unit when the determination condition is met;
a game information display section capable of displaying game information regarding the game;
a memory pattern display means for displaying a memory pattern indicating the obtained information on the game information display section when the obtained information is stored in the obtained information storage means;
A gaming machine that executes a special game advantageous to the player when the result of the determination by the determination execution means is a specific result,
It has a memory pattern change effect that changes the memory pattern from a normal mode to a special mode,
In the state where the memory symbol is displayed in the first area of the game information display section, the memory symbol is moved from the state displayed in the first area to a second area different from the first area at a subsequent predetermined timing. when the display is changed and displayed; and when the state displayed in the first area is maintained;
The memory pattern change effect can be executed both when changing the memory pattern from the first area to the second area and when maintaining the state displayed in the first area. ,
The execution probability of the memory pattern change effect is different when changing from the first area to the second area and when maintaining the state displayed in the first area,
The memory pattern has a display mode in which the normal mode when displayed in the first area and the normal mode when displayed in the second area are different, and when displayed in the first area. The special mode and the special mode displayed in the second area are different display modes.

According to such a gaming machine, when the acquired information is stored, it has a game information display section that displays a memory pattern indicating the acquired information. It also has a memory pattern change effect that changes the display mode of the memory pattern from a normal mode to a special mode. In addition, the memory pattern is displayed in the first area and then displayed while maintaining the display in the first area, and when it is displayed in the first area and then changed to the second area and displayed. It is possible to execute the memorized pattern change effect at any time. Then, the probability that the memory pattern change effect will occur while maintaining the display in the first area after being displayed in the first area, and the state in which the memory pattern change effect will occur after being displayed in the first area and then changing to the second area. The probability that the memory pattern change effect will occur is different. This makes it possible to diversify the display manner of the memorized symbols, draw attention to both the display position and display manner of the memorized symbols, and increase the interest in the game.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to diversify the game effects and increase the interest in the game by executing unprecedented game effects.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a back view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view showing the configuration of a game board according to an embodiment of the present invention. 4 is an enlarged view of the main display shown in FIG. 3, and is a diagram showing displays included in the gaming machine. FIG. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the gaming machine. It is a table showing the correspondence between the type of winning and the opening pattern of the big prize opening. It is a table showing various random numbers obtained by the game control microcomputer. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot type determination table, (C) is a reach determination table, (D) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (E) is a regular symbol variation table. This is a pattern selection table. This is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of main control main processing. It is a flowchart of interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of starting port sensor detection processing. It is a flowchart of normal figure movement processing. It is a flowchart of normal symbol standby processing. It is a flowchart of normal symbol propriety determination processing. It is a flowchart of normal symbol random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of normal symbol fluctuation processing. It is a flowchart of normal symbol confirmation processing. It is a flowchart of normal electric accessories processing. It is a flowchart of special figure operation processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol standby processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 propriety judgment processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 propriety judgment processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol fluctuation processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol confirmation processing. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 1 (jackpot game). It is a flowchart of gaming state setting processing. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small winning game). It is a flowchart of specific area sensor detection processing. It is a flowchart of pending ball number processing. It is a flowchart of power-off monitoring processing. It is a flowchart of sub-control main processing. 3 is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 2ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. 3 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing. 3 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing. It is a flowchart of the production start process at the time of ball entry. It is a flowchart of a fluctuating production start process. It is a diagram showing an execution mode of a game performance. It is a diagram showing an execution mode of a game production. It is a figure showing the display mode of performance suspension of Example 2. It is a figure showing the display mode of performance suspension of Example 2. It is a figure showing the display mode of performance suspension of Example 2. It is a figure showing the display mode of performance suspension of Example 2. It is a figure showing the display mode of performance suspension of Example 2. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display mode of earned profits in Example 3; FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display mode of earned profits in Example 3; FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display mode of earned profits in Example 3; FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display mode of earned profits in Example 3;

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In addition, in the following, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed with the end of the fluctuating display of the symbol, the pachinko gaming machine is capable of executing a winning game that can award a predetermined amount of gaming profits (for example, prize balls) to the player. , an example to which the present invention is applied will be explained.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko game machine 1 of the first embodiment includes a game machine frame 50 and a game board 2 attached within the game machine frame 50. It is configured to be detachable from the frame 50. FIG. 3 shows the game board 2 removed from the game machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main frame 52 for mounting the gaming board 2, etc., and an outer frame 53 for mounting the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the island equipment of the hall. The front frame 51, the main body frame 52, and the outer frame 53 are pivoted at one end and are configured to be openable and closable, respectively.

In addition, the front frame 51 includes a firing handle 60 for firing the game ball with a firing intensity corresponding to the amount of operation (rotation angle) of the player, and a firing handle 60 that can store game balls and supply the stored game balls to the firing device side. A batted ball supply tray (upper tray) 61 and a surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the batted ball supply tray 61 are provided. The front frame 51 also includes a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b (these two effect buttons are collectively called (also simply referred to as a "performance button 63") is provided. The plurality of performance buttons can be selectively used depending on the type of game performance. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67. Note that the configuration of the production button 63 is not limited to the aspect of the first embodiment, and may be any type that can detect an input from a player, or an input detection means (for example, , a retractable type, a touch sensor type, etc.), or a non-contact type input detection means (photoelectric type, etc.) that detects the proximity of a part of the player's body and performs an input. good.

The game board 2 has a game area 3 surrounded by a rail member 4, into which game balls shot by operating a shooting handle 60 flow down. The game board 2 is also provided with a board lamp 5 for decoration. A plurality of game nails 16 for guiding game balls are provided in the game area 3 in a protruding manner. Further, a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4, and it is possible to prevent the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the firing device side. Further, near the center of the gaming area 3, an image display device 7 made of a liquid crystal display device is provided. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with a performance pattern display area 7b (also referred to as a "performance pattern display section") in which performance patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R (also simply referred to as "performance pattern 8") are displayed. The performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol, which will be described later. The effect pattern display area 7b consists of three pattern display areas, for example, "left," "middle," and "right." The left pattern display area displays the left pattern 8L, and the middle pattern display area displays the medium pattern. A symbol 8C is displayed, and a right production symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area.

In addition, the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R each consist of a plurality of symbols (identification information) representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. The left, middle, and right performance symbols that are stopped and displayed in the performance symbol display area 7b are displayed on the first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as the "first special symbol display section"), which will be described later (see FIG. 4). The result of the variable display of the first special symbol and the result of the variable display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as "second special symbol display section") (that is, special symbol validity judgment (results of ``probability determination'') are displayed in a manner that is easy for players to recognize. Incidentally, any one of the first special symbol, second special symbol, and performance symbol may be simply referred to as a "design" or "identification information." For example, if the result of the special symbol validity judgment is a jackpot (specific result), the performance symbol can be stopped and displayed with the same three digits such as "777" (also referred to as a "hit effect symbol"). It is possible. In addition, an identification information display means for variably displaying (display control) identification information (effect patterns, special symbols) is provided.

In addition, in the case of a small hit (specific result), the production pattern will be stopped and displayed with a preset chance symbol such as "135" or a special symbol such as "3★3" (also referred to as a "small hit production symbol"). It is possible to do so. In addition, in the case of a miss, the production symbol can be stopped and displayed with a winning pattern (also referred to as a "missing effect design") in which at least one of the three symbols such as "637" or "373" is different. It is possible. Thereby, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the performance symbols that are stopped and displayed. In other words, the player generally does not directly understand the result of the special symbol validity determination by looking at the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, but rather The user sees and understands the performance symbols displayed in the symbol display area 7b. It should be noted that the positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas do not need to be provided separately, and the display areas of the left, middle, and right production symbols may be used as the entire symbol display area (production symbol display area 7b). . In addition, examples of the manner in which the performance symbols are displayed in a variable manner include, for example, a manner in which they are scrolled up and down, left and right, diagonally, and the like. In addition, the control section that controls the variable display of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, or the production symbol, and the display section that displays the first special symbol, the second special symbol, or the production symbol are referred to as "identification information display section ( identification information display means).

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying a game effect using the above-mentioned effect symbols (effect pattern game effect), a winning game effect executed in conjunction with a winning game, and a display for waiting for customers. Demonstration performances etc. will be displayed. In addition, in the performance symbol game performance, winning game performance, and demonstration performance, in addition to performance symbols such as numbers, performance images other than performance symbols such as background images and character images are also displayed. In addition, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes a first performance reservation display area 9c (first performance reservation display section) that displays a first performance reservation 9a according to the number of stored first special symbol reservations, which will be described later. There is a second performance hold display area 9d (second performance hold display section) that displays a second performance hold 9b according to the number of second special figure hold memories, which will be described later. Depending on the display mode (display number) of the first performance hold or the second performance hold, the number of stored first special figure holds and the second special figure displayed on the first special figure hold display 43a (see FIG. 4), which will be described later. The stored number of second special figures pending displayed on the figure pending display 43b can be clearly shown to the player. A game presentation execution means is provided for executing these game presentations.

Near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7, a center decoration 10 is provided so as to surround the performance symbol display area 7b. A stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which game balls can roll is provided at the lower part of the center decoration body 10. Further, a hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left side of the center decoration body 10. The warp section 12 is provided with a warp entrance and a warp exit, and receives a game ball flowing down the game area 3 from the warp entrance, discharges the game ball from the warp exit, and guides it to the stage section 11. The game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage part 11 can enter the first starting port 20, which will be described later, with a higher possibility than the game ball not guided to the stage part 11. Further, on the upper part of the center decorative body 10, a decorative member 13 having an illumination member (board lamp 5) such as an LED, which can be turned on depending on the game state, and which is shaped like letters, figures, etc., is arranged. There is.

Further, at the upper part of the center decoration body 10 and behind the decoration member 13, there is provided a movable decoration member 14 that can be operated in accordance with the game performance. In FIG. 3, only a part of the movable decorative member 14 is visible, but for example, when a game effect with a relatively high probability of winning is executed, the movable decorative member falls downward and the movable decorative member 14 is visible. The member covers the front surface of the display screen 7a, making most of it visible. This increases the player's expectation of winning. Below the image display device 7 in the gaming area 3, a fixed winning device 19 is provided which includes a non-variable first starting port 20 that does not change the ease with which game balls enter the game ball. Based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, a random number etc. for special symbol validity determination (acquisition information) is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is established, the validity determination regarding the first special symbol (acquired information) is obtained. 1 special symbol validity determination) is executed, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the validity determination.

Below the first starting port 20, a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as a "variable starting port") is provided which includes a variable second starting port 21 that changes the ease with which game balls enter. . Based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21, a random number etc. for special symbol validity determination is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is established, the validity determination of the second special symbol (second special symbol validity determination) is obtained. ) is executed, the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the validity determination. The variable prize winning device 22 includes a movable member 23, and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by operating the movable member 23. Through this opening/closing operation, the second starting port 21 can change from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (open state) in which there is a higher possibility of a game ball entering than the first mode. be. The movable member 23 is driven by a second starting port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the first embodiment, a game ball can enter the second starting port 21 only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and a game ball cannot enter the second starting port 21 when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. There is. In addition, if the second starting port 21 is such that it is more difficult for a game ball to enter the ball when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than when it is in the open state, the second starting port 21 is completely closed when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. It does not have to be something that makes it impossible to enter the ball.

On the right side of the first starting opening 20 in the gaming area 3, a first big winning device 31 (also referred to as a "first variable ball entrance") including a first big winning opening 30 is provided. The first big winning device 31 includes an opening/closing member 32, and opens and closes the first big winning opening 30 by operating the opening/closing member 32. The opening/closing member 32 is driven by the first large prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). A game ball can enter the first big prize opening 30 only when the opening/closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, the first variable ball entry opening 31 can be switched between a ball entry disabled state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot enter and a ball entry possible state (open state) in which a game ball can enter, by the opening/closing operation of the opening/closing member 32. It can be changed to

In addition, above the first big prize opening 30 in the gaming area 3 and at the lower right of the center decoration body 10, a second big prize winning device 36 (“second variable ball entrance”) equipped with a second big winning opening 35 is provided. ) is provided. The second big winning device 36 includes an opening/closing member (wing member) 37, and opens and closes the second big winning opening 35 by operating the opening/closing member 37. The opening/closing member 37 is driven by the second large prize opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). A game ball can enter the second big prize opening 35 only when the opening/closing member 37 is in the open state.

That is, the second variable ball entry opening 36 can be switched between a ball entry disabled state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot enter and a ball entry possible state (open state) in which a game ball can enter, by the opening and closing operation of the opening/closing member 37. It can be changed to The second big winning device 36 is formed with a specific area 39 through which the game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 35 can pass. In this pachinko game machine 1, a high probability state, which will be described later, is generated based on the detection that the game ball that entered the second grand prize opening 35 has passed through the specific area 39. In other words, the specific area 39 serves as a variable probability operation opening. Such a specific area 39 is not provided in the first big prize winning device 31.

A gate 28 (game ball passage opening) through which game balls can pass is provided on the right side of the center decorative body 10 in the game area 3. Based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining the validity of the normal symbol is obtained, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a normal control is performed to determine whether or not to open the second starting port 21. As the pattern validity determination is executed, the normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and are stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol validity determination. When the winning normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 21 becomes open. Furthermore, a plurality of general ball entrances 27 are provided at the bottom of the gaming area 3.

The gaming area 3 where various ball entrances etc. are arranged in this way is divided into a left gaming area (first gaming area) 3A on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction, and a right gaming area (second gaming area) 3B on the right side. , can be divided into A batting style in which the game ball is launched so that it flows down the left gaming area 3A is called left-handed hitting, and a batting style in which the gaming ball is launched in such a way that it flows down in the right gaming area 3B is called right-handed batting. . In this pachinko game machine 1, when starting a game, the player aims to hit the ball to the left into the first starting hole 20. On the other hand, when the game state changes due to a hit in the judgment based on the ball entering the first starting port 20, the gate 28, the second starting port 21, the first big winning port 30, and the second The aim is to land the ball in the grand prize opening 35. When a game ball enters the first starting hole, the second starting hole, the first big winning hole, the second big winning hole, or the general ball entering hole, a predetermined ball will be placed in each ball entering hole. A number of game balls (also referred to as "prize balls") are paid out.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is arranged at the lower right portion of the game board 2. The main display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display section) that displays a first special symbol in a variable manner and stops, and a second special symbol display that displays a second special symbol in a variable manner and stops. It includes a device 41b (second special symbol display section), and a normal symbol display 42 (normal symbol display section) that displays normal symbols in a variable and stopped manner. In addition, the main display 40 includes a first special symbol reservation display 43a that displays the stored number of validity determination information (first special symbol reservation) related to the first special symbol, and a first special symbol reservation display 43a that displays the number of memory determination information (first special symbol reservation) regarding the first special symbol; It includes a second special pattern holding display 43b that displays the number of memorized numbers of 2 special pattern holdings), and a normal pattern holding display 44 that displays the number of memory holdings of operation holding (normal pattern holding) of the normal pattern display 42. ing.

The main display 40 also includes a hit indicator 48 that indicates that the result of the first special symbol validity determination or the second special symbol validity determination is a hit; When the result is a hit, a round indicator 45 that shows the number of rounds of the winning game to be executed, a game status indicator 46 that shows that the probability fluctuation function is activated, and a direction in which the game ball is launched, that is, a right-handed hit. A firing direction indicator 47 is included to indicate whether the ball should be fired to the left or the left. The various displays included in the main display 40 are display-controlled by a main control section, which will be described later.

The variable display of the first special symbol is triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21. In the following explanation, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. Further, the first special symbol display device 41a and the second special symbol display device 41b may be collectively referred to as the special symbol display section 41. Further, the first special figure holding display 43a and the second special figure holding display 43b may be collectively referred to as the special figure holding display section 43.

In the special symbol display section 41, a special symbol (identification information) is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined period of time and then stopped, and the ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 according to the special symbol (stop pattern) that is stopped and displayed. The results of the lottery (special symbol validity judgment, jackpot lottery) based on the above will be announced. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols based on the special symbol appropriateness determination. If the stopping symbol is a predetermined specific special symbol (specific identification information) (that is, if it is a jackpot symbol or a small winning symbol), the opening pattern will be released according to the type of the specific special symbol that is stopped and displayed. A special game (a jackpot game, a small win game) in which the first big winning hole 30 or the second big winning hole 35 is opened is played. In addition, the opening pattern of the big winning hole (first big winning hole 30 and second big winning hole 35) in the special game will be described later.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "i to p", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the first special symbol validity determination. indicate. For example, when the result of the first special symbol validity determination is the first jackpot (15R jackpot), three LEDs of "ijn" are turned on and the rest are turned off. Further, when a second jackpot (2R jackpot) is achieved, four LEDs of "jnkl" are turned on and the rest are turned off. Furthermore, in the case of a small hit, four LEDs of "mnop" are turned on and the rest are turned off. Furthermore, in the event of a failure, two LEDs of "lo" can be turned on and the rest can be turned off. Further, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "a to h", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol validity determination. As for the stop display mode, similarly to the first special symbol display 41b, different display modes are determined depending on the result of the second special symbol validity determination. In addition, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined variable time, and the manner of the variable display is such that, for example, light repeatedly flows from left to right in a predetermined order. Each LED can be turned on as shown in FIG.

In this pachinko game machine 1, when a game ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, various information such as a random number for determining the validity of a special symbol ("acquired information") is based on the entering of the ball. ), and the acquired various information is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage section 85 formed in the RAM of the main control section. Specifically, if the ball enters the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special pattern holding storage unit 85a as a first special pattern reservation, and if the ball enters the second starting port 21, it is stored as a second special pattern. It is stored as a hold in the second special figure hold storage section 85b. An upper limit is set for the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage section 85, and the upper limit value in the first embodiment is four. These first special figure reservation storage section 85a and second special figure reservation storage section 85b are also referred to as "first acquisition information storage means" and "second acquisition information storage means", respectively, and are collectively referred to as "acquisition information storage means". Also called.

The special symbol reservation stored in the special symbol reservation storage section 85 is consumed when the special symbol can be displayed in a variable manner based on the special symbol reservation. Extinguishing the special symbol reservation means determining the special symbol propriety judgment random number etc. corresponding to the special symbol reservation, and executing a variable display of the special symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in this pachinko game machine 1, if the special symbol fluctuation display based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 cannot be executed immediately upon entry, that is, the variation of the special symbol Even when a display is being executed or a special game is being executed, the right to judge the validity of the special symbols for the entered balls can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

The number of such special figure reservations is displayed on the first special figure reservation display 43a and the second special figure reservation display 43b. Specifically, the first special figure reservation display 43a is composed of two LEDs "uv", and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of first special figures reserved, the first special figure This displays the number of pending items. For example, when the number of reservations is 0, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as "u□v□" (for example, □: off, ●: lit in red, ▲: lit in green), and the number of pending is 1. In the case of ``u□v●'', the display mode can be such that the LED for u is turned off and the LED for v is turned on in red. Furthermore, when the number of reservations is 2, the display mode may be such that the LED for u is lit in red and the LED for v is turned off, such as "u●v□". Furthermore, when the number of reservations is 3, the display mode can be such that both LEDs are lit in red, such as "u●v●".

Further, when the number of reservations is 4 (upper limit number), both LEDs can be lit in green as a display mode such as "u▲v▲". In addition, the second special figure holding display 43b is composed of two LEDs "wx", and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of second special figures holding, the second special figure holding display 43b It displays numbers. For example, if the number of reservations is 0, the display format is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as "w□x□" (for example, □: off, ●: red on, ▲: green on), and the number of reservations is 1 to 4 is also defined in the same manner as the first special figure reservation display 43a.

The fluctuating display of the normal symbols is triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 28. The normal symbol display device 42 displays the normal symbols in a variable manner for a predetermined period of time, then stops displaying them, and uses the stopped and displayed normal symbols (stopped symbols) to indicate the result of the normal symbol validity determination based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28. inform. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by the normal symbol validity determination. When the stopped and displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (winning normal symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting port 21 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current game state. Note that the opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of two LEDs "st", and displays a normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol validity determination depending on the lighting mode. It is. For example, if the determination result is a win, a normal winning symbol with both LEDs lit is stopped and displayed, such as "s■t■" (for example, ■: lit, □: turned off). If the determination result is a failure, a normal failure symbol such as "s□t■" in which only the t LED is lit is displayed. Furthermore, the out-of-order normal symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined variable time period, and the manner of the variable display is, for example, in such a manner that both LEDs alternately turn on and off. be.

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, various information (also referred to as "obtained information") such as a random number for determining whether a normal symbol is correct or not is obtained based on the passing of the game ball, and various information obtained is temporarily stored as a general pattern reservation in the general pattern reservation storage section 86 formed in the RAM of the main control section. An upper limit is set for the number of ordinary figures that can be stored in the ordinary figures reservation storage section 86, and the upper limit in the first embodiment is four.

The general symbol reservation stored in the ordinary symbol reservation storage section 86 is consumed when the variable display of the ordinary symbol based on the ordinary symbol reservation becomes possible. The extinguishing of a normal symbol reservation means to determine the random number for normal symbol propriety determination corresponding to the ordinary symbol reservation, and to execute a fluctuating display of the ordinary symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the fluctuating display of the normal symbols based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be executed immediately at the time of the passage, that is, when the fluctuating display of the regular symbols is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. However, it is possible to reserve the right to judge the validity of normal symbols for the passage of a predetermined number of symbols as an upper limit.

The number of such general drawings on hold is displayed on the general drawing holding display 44. Specifically, the Fuzuzu reservation indicator 44 is composed of two LEDs "qr", and displays the number of Fuzuzu reservations by lighting up the LEDs according to the number of Fuzuzu reservations. be. For example, when the number of reservations is 0, the display format is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as "q□r□" (for example, □: off, ●: lit in red, ▲: lit in green), and the number of pending is 1. In the case of , the display mode can be such as "q□r●" in which the q LED is turned off and the r LED is lit in red. Further, the reservation numbers 2 to 4 are also determined in the same manner as the first special figure reservation display 43a.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be explained based on FIGS. 2 and 5. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment includes a main control board 80 (also referred to as a "main control unit", a "game control unit" ), a sub-control board 90 (also referred to as a "sub-control unit" and also referred to as a "performance control unit") that performs control regarding the performance executed as the game progresses, and a payout control that performs control regarding the payout of game balls. The board 110 (also referred to as the "payout control unit"), the effect pattern 8 displayed on the image display device 7, the pattern displayed on the effect display 102, the effect first special figure holding display 103a, and the effect second special figure It includes an image control board 100 (image control unit) and the like that performs display control of the hold display 103b and the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case that stores the main control board 80 is provided approximately at the center of the rear side (back side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and above the main control board case. is provided with an image control board storage case that stores an audio control board 106, a lamp control board 107, and an image control board 100, and a sub-control board storage case that stores a sub-control board 90 on the image control board storage case. A case is provided. Further, a payout control board case for storing a payout control board is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power board case for storing a power supply board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

A one-chip microcomputer for game control (hereinafter referred to as "microcomputer for game control") 81 is mounted on the main control board 80 and controls the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM that stores programs for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes the programs stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits and receives data (information) to and from other boards etc. via an input/output circuit 87 (I/O port section). The input/output circuit 87 may be built into the game control microcomputer 81. Further, the ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-mentioned special pattern holding storage section 85 (first special drawing holding storage section 85a and second special drawing holding storage section 85b) and regular drawing holding storage section 86. .

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, signals are input from each sensor to the main control board 80, and signals are output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors connected are the first start port sensor 20a, the second start port sensor 21a, the gate sensor 28a, the first large prize port sensor 30a, the second large prize port sensor 35a, the specific area sensor 39a, and the general ball entry port sensor 27a. These various sensors are also referred to as "detection means."

The first starting port sensor 20a is provided in the first starting port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first starting port 20. The second starting port sensor 21a is provided within the second starting port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second starting port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided inside the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first big winning hole sensor 30a is provided in the first big winning hole 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first big winning hole 30. The second big winning hole sensor 35a is provided in the second big winning hole 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in a specific area 39 within the second big prize opening 35, and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The general ball entrance sensor 27a is provided in each general ball entrance 27 to detect a game ball that has entered the general ball entrance 27.

Further, as the solenoids, a second starting port solenoid 24, a first big winning port solenoid 33, and a second big winning port solenoid 38 are connected. The second starting port solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable prize winning device 22. The first big prize opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening/closing member 32 of the first big winning device 31. The second big prize opening solenoid 38 is for driving the opening/closing member 37 of the second big winning device 36.

Furthermore, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol reservation display 43a, a second special symbol reservation display 43b, and a regular symbol display 42. A hold indicator 44, a round indicator 45, a game status indicator 46, a firing direction indicator 47, and a hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, the display control of these main display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

The main control board 80 also transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 includes a payout device 120 that pays out prize balls and rental balls, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1, which stores information on an inserted prepaid card (gaming value storage medium), etc.). A device that allows ball lending based on information about the ball is connected to the terminal, and a firing device 112 is also connected via a firing control board 111 (also referred to as a "launching control section"). Firing device 112 includes firing handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 110 has a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as a "payout control microcomputer") that controls the payout of game balls of the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM that stores programs for controlling the payout of game balls, a RAM used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes the programs stored in the ROM. The payout control microcomputer 116 controls the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the input/output circuit 117. It is driven to pay out prize balls or pay out rental balls. The game balls that are paid out are detected by payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. Note that when the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the firing device 112, the touch switch 114 detects the player's contact with the firing handle 60, and the firing volume 115 adjusts the rotation of the firing handle 60. Detect the amount. Then, the firing motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is fired with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the firing volume 115.

The main control board 80 also sends various commands to the sub-control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub-control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only the transmission of signals from the main control board 80 to the sub-control board 90. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode), not shown, is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub-control board 90 as a communication direction regulating means.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control board 90 is equipped with a performance control one-chip microcomputer 91 (``performance control microcomputer'') that controls the performance of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The production control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM that stores programs for controlling the game production as the game progresses, a RAM used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes the programs stored in the ROM. There is. The performance control microcomputer 91 sends and receives data to and from other boards etc. via the input/output circuit 95. The input/output circuit 95 may be built into the production control microcomputer 91. Further, the ROM may be externally attached.

An image control board 100, an audio control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub-control board 90. The production control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 causes the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 ("image control microcomputer") of the image control board 100 to display images based on commands received from the main control board 80. Display control of the device 7, the effect display 102, the effect first special figure hold display 103a, and the effect second hold display 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for expanding image data. The ROM of the image control board 100 stores still image data and video data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically characters, items, figures, letters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including performance patterns, reserved patterns, etc.) Image data such as images and background images are stored. The CPU of the image control board 100 reads image data from the ROM based on instructions from the performance control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

The performance display device 102 consists of two LEDs, and performs a variable display and a stop display in accordance with the fluctuating display and stop display of the performance pattern 8, and changes the performance pattern by turning on/off the two LEDs or by a combination of colors. 8 is stopped and displayed in a display mode showing the display result (result of special symbol validity judgment). In addition, the first performance special figure hold display 103a and the second performance hold display 103b are similarly composed of two LEDs. Then, depending on the lighting/extinguishing of the two LEDs or the combination of colors, the performance first special figure reservation display 103a will display the number of reservations displayed in the first performance reservation display area 9c and the first special figure reservation display 43a. The display is controlled in a display mode that shows the same number of pending items as the displayed number of pending items. In addition, the performance second special figure reservation display 103b is displayed in a display mode that shows the same number of reservations as the number of reservations displayed in the second performance reservation display area 9d and the number of reservations displayed in the second special figure reservation display 43b. controlled. This can be done by displaying character symbols on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect pattern display section), or by operating the movable decorative member 14 to display almost the entire effect pattern display area 7b (effect pattern display section) on the display screen 7a. Such a display device is provided because part or all of the performance design, first performance pending display section, or second performance pending display section may become invisible due to covering. . Note that a VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided in place of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

Furthermore, the performance control microcomputer 91 outputs audio, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 67 via the audio control board 106 based on commands received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as audio output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may be caused to execute voice control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the audio control board 106, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100 and the CPU of the image control board 100 may execute audio control. Furthermore, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

In addition, the performance control microcomputer 91 generates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting/extinguishing, lighting color, etc.) that determines the lighting mode of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 based on commands received from the main control board 80. The lamp data (also referred to as lamp data) is determined from data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is performed via the lamp control board 107.

Furthermore, the performance control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Although only a portion of the movable decorative member 14 is visible in FIG. 1, it is a movable so-called gimmick provided on the center decorative body 10. The effect control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as "drive data") for operating the movable decoration member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, The motion of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined motion pattern data. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may control the lighting of the lamp and the operation of the movable decorative member 14. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data regarding the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

Further, the sub-control board 90 includes a first performance button detection switch 63c and a second performance button detection switch 63c that detects that the first performance button 63a or the second performance button 63b (see FIG. 1) has been operated (pressed, rotated, pulled, etc.). A production button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first performance button 63a or the second performance button 63b, a signal is output from the corresponding performance button detection switch to the sub-control board 90.

Next, control related to the validity determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment will be explained. As a result of the special symbol validity determination, there are "big hit", "small hit", and "miss". At the time of "jackpot", the "jackpot symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display section 41. In addition, when there is a "small win", the "small win symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display section 41. Moreover, when it is a "miss", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display section 41. When a jackpot or small win is determined, a "special game" is executed in which the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed. . A special game that is executed as a jackpot is called a "jackpot game," and a special game that is executed as a small win is called a "small win game."

There are multiple types of hits. As shown in Figure 6, the types of hits include "15R (round) 1st jackpot", "15R 2nd jackpot", "2R 3rd jackpot", "15R 4th jackpot", and "7R 5th jackpot". , "7R 6th jackpot", and "4R 7th jackpot". In "15R 1st jackpot" and "15R 4th jackpot", the number of openings (number of rounds) of the big winning hole (first big winning hole 30 or second big winning hole 35) is 15 times, and the first round and This is a jackpot that opens the second grand prize opening 35 in a manner that allows (easily) the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the second round. A round in which the game ball aims to pass through the specific area 39 can be called a chance round or a challenge round. "15R 2nd jackpot" means that although the number of openings (number of rounds) of the big winning hole (first big winning hole 30 or second big winning hole 35) is 15, it is different from the first round which is the chance round mentioned above. The opening time in the second round is extremely short (instantaneous opening/closing), and it is a jackpot in which it is difficult (or even impossible) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. That is, this "15R second jackpot" can be said to be a jackpot that does not open the second jackpot device 36 in a manner that allows (easily) the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39.

In addition, in "7R 5th jackpot", the number of openings (number of rounds) of the big winning hole (first big winning hole 30 or second big winning hole 35) is 7 times, and in the 1st and 2nd round, This is a jackpot that opens the second big prize opening 35 in a manner that allows (easily) passage of the game ball to the specific area 39. In addition, "7R 6th jackpot" is the number of openings (number of rounds) of the big winning hole (first big winning hole 30 or second big winning hole 35) is 7 times, but 1 round which is the chance round mentioned above. This is a jackpot in which the opening time of the eye and the second round is extremely short (instantaneous opening/closing), and it is difficult (or even impossible) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. In other words, this "7R 6th jackpot" does not open the second big prize device 36 in a manner that allows (easily) the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 (the passage of the game ball to the specific area is not possible). It can be said that this is a big hit (difficult).

In addition, "4R 7th jackpot" is the number of openings (number of rounds) of the big winning hole (first big winning hole 30 or second big winning hole 35) is 4 times, but 1 round which is the chance round mentioned above. This is a jackpot in which the opening time of the eye and the second round is extremely short (instantaneous opening and closing), and it is difficult (or even impossible) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. In other words, this "4R 7th jackpot" does not open the second big prize device 36 in a manner that allows (easily) the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 (the passage of the game ball to the specific area is not possible). It can be said that this is a big hit (difficult).

In addition, in the "2R 3rd jackpot", the number of openings (number of rounds) of the big winning hole (1st big winning hole 30 or 2nd big winning hole 35) is 2 times, the 1st round which is a chance round and the 2nd round which is a chance round. This is a jackpot that opens the second big winning device 36 in a manner that allows the game ball to pass to the specific area 39 in the round. However, since the opening time of the second jackpot 35 is 1.8 seconds in the first and second rounds combined, the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area is lower than in the 15R first jackpot. It has become.

In the pachinko game machine 1 of the first embodiment, based on the passage of a game ball to the specific area 39 during a jackpot game, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is shifted to a high probability state to be described later. Therefore, if the result of the special symbol validity determination is the aforementioned 15R 1st jackpot, 2R 3rd jackpot, 15R 4th jackpot, or 7R 5th jackpot, there is a possibility that the game ball will pass through the specific area. Since the first and second chance rounds are executed in a relatively high manner, by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game, the game state after the jackpot game can be made with high probability. can be moved to the state. On the other hand, in the case of a 15R second jackpot, a 7R sixth jackpot, or a 4R seventh jackpot, the opening time of the first and second chance rounds is 0.1 seconds each. Since it is very difficult to let the game ball enter the second big prize opening, the game ball cannot be passed to the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game, and the game state after the jackpot game has a very high possibility of becoming a normal state (low probability state) (which can be said to be a low probability state), which will be described later. The means for setting these predetermined game states is called a game state setting means.

On the other hand, a small win is a win that opens the large prize opening (second large prize opening 35) in the same opening pattern as the 2R third big win. In other words, in a small win, the second large prize device 36 is opened in a manner that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. However, even if a game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the execution of a small win game, the game state after the execution of the small win game is not changed from before the execution of the small win game. Therefore, if the game state before the execution of the small win game is a normal state (low probability state), the game state after the execution of the small win game will also be a normal state. And from the player's point of view, the above-mentioned 2R third big win and a small win cannot be distinguished even by looking at the opening pattern of the large prize opening (second large prize opening 35). In other words, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the result of the special pattern hit/miss judgment is a 2R third big win or a small win. Therefore, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during a special game as a 2R 3rd jackpot, it is difficult to recognize whether the game state has transitioned to a high probability state. Also, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during a special game as a small jackpot, it is difficult to recognize whether the game state has remained normal or transitioned to a high probability state. As a result, in the case of a small jackpot or a 2R 3rd jackpot, the game can be played with the expectation that the game may be in a high probability state, which can increase the interest in the game. Note that in the case of a small jackpot, the number of times the large prize opening is opened is not called the number of rounds, but simply the number of openings.

More specifically, the opening pattern of the jackpot when each jackpot and small jackpot in the pachinko game machine 1 of the first embodiment is as shown in FIG. That is, when the 15R first jackpot is reached (the 15R first jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), and when the 15R fourth jackpot is achieved (the second special symbol display 41b is 15R 4th jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed), the second grand prize opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds from 1R to 2R, and the first grand prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds from 3R to 15R. . In this hit, since the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 in the 1st and 2nd rounds is 28 seconds, it is easy to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the round.

In addition, in the case of a 15R second jackpot (when the 15R second jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), the second jackpot 35 is opened by a maximum of 0.1 from 1R to 2R. The first prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds from 3R to 15R. In this hit, the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 in the 1st and 2nd rounds is extremely short, maximum 0.1 seconds each (instantaneous opening/closing), so the game ball is moved to the specific area 39 during that round. It is almost impossible to pass.

That is, the opening pattern for the 15R second jackpot is different from the opening pattern for the 15R first jackpot in the opening mode of the first round and the second round. That is, in the 15R first jackpot, the second grand prize opening 35 is opened for 28 seconds in the first and second rounds, so the game ball easily enters the second grand prize opening 35. Then, the game ball that enters the second big prize opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 with a high probability. On the other hand, in the 15R second jackpot, the second jackpot 35 opens for only 0.1 seconds in the first and second rounds. Therefore, it is very difficult for the game ball to enter the second grand prize opening 35. Therefore, during execution of the 15R second jackpot, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 is considerably lower than in the 15R first jackpot. Furthermore, since the possibility that the game ball will pass through the specific area 39 is extremely close to 0, it can be said that the game ball will not pass through the specific area 39.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, if the 2R third jackpot is won (the 2R third jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), the second jackpot 35 is opened from 1R to 2R. is opened for a maximum of 0.9 seconds. In this hit, since the opening time of the second grand prize opening 35 in the 1st and 2nd rounds is 1.8 seconds in total, it is possible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during that round. In this pachinko game machine 1, one game ball is fired in about 0.6 seconds. Therefore, if the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 is 1.8 seconds, it is fully possible to enter the game ball into the second big winning hole 35. Also, in this 2R third jackpot, the total opening time of the second prize opening is as short as 1.8 seconds, so it is not possible to expect as many prize balls (gaming profits) as in other 15R jackpots. In other words, this is a jackpot where you hardly get any prize balls compared to other jackpots. When winning another jackpot, the process is executed in the manner shown in FIG. 6.

In addition, when the first small hit occurs (the first small winning symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), and when the second small hit occurs (the second special symbol display 41b (when the second small winning symbol is stopped and displayed), the second big prize opening 35 is opened twice for a maximum of 0.9 seconds. That is, the big winning hole is opened in the same opening pattern as the 2R third jackpot. Even in this small hit, since the second big prize opening 35 is open for a total of 1.8 seconds, it is possible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39. However, as described above, even if there is a passage to the specific area 39, there is no change in the game state before and after the small winning game. Also, in this small hit, the total opening time of the jackpot is as short as 1.8 seconds, so it is not possible to expect as many prize balls as in the 2R third jackpot. In other words, the small win provides almost no benefits for the player, either in terms of the transition of the game state or the prize ball (only the prize ball is awarded by hitting the ball).

That is, in this embodiment, as the opening pattern of the second big prize opening 35, the first opening pattern in which the game ball can pass (pass easily) through the specific area 39 (15 first jackpot, 15R fourth jackpot), A second open pattern in which it is difficult (or impossible) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 (15R second jackpot), and a second open pattern in which the game ball can pass through the specific area but has a lower possibility of passing through than the first open pattern. 3 opening pattern and (2R third jackpot). In addition, as an opening pattern for small winnings, there is a fourth opening pattern in which the game ball can pass through the specific area 39, but even if it passes, no benefits are given (no high probability state occurs). can do. Alternatively, this fourth opening pattern may be an opening pattern that does not allow passage through the specific area 39.

In addition, the distribution probability to each jackpot in the judgment of the first special symbol (special symbol 1) is 40% for the 15R 1st jackpot, 50% for the 15R 2nd jackpot, and 10% for the 2R 3rd jackpot. There is. On the other hand, the distribution probability to each jackpot in the judgment of the second special symbol (special symbol 2) is 40% for 15R 4th jackpot, 20% for 7R 5th jackpot, and 20% for 7R 6th jackpot. , 4R 7th jackpot is 20%. In other words, if the jackpot is determined based on the ball entering the second starting port 21, which has become easier to enter due to the activation of the release extension function (occurrence of a high base state), which will be described later, it will be easier to pass through the specific area. Jackpot games that are easy to play are likely to occur. In other words, the possibility that the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game will be a high probability state increases. In this way, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball enters the second starting port 21 and the game ball enters the second starting port 21, rather than hitting the jackpot in the winning/failure judgment (jackpot lottery of the first special symbol) made when the game ball enters the first starting port 20. It is set so that it is more likely to be advantageous for the player (to be in a high probability state) if the ball hits the jackpot in the judgment of success or failure (second special symbol jackpot lottery) made when the ball enters the ball. . That is, the player plays the game expecting the ball to enter the second starting port 21. This is particularly noticeable during the operation of the release extension function, in which the frequency of balls entering the second starting port 21 increases.

Here, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination of whether it is a jackpot, a small hit, or a miss is made based on a "random number for special symbol validity determination (also referred to as "validity determination information")", and when a jackpot is achieved, The determination of the type of jackpot is performed based on the "random number for jackpot type determination (also referred to as "random number for symbol determination" or "information for symbol determination")". As shown in FIG. 7(A), the random number for determining the validity of the special symbol takes a value in the range from 0 to 629. The random number for determining the jackpot type takes a value in the range from 0 to 99. In addition, the random number (acquisition information) acquired based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 includes a "reach random number" in addition to the random number for determining the validity of the special symbol and the random number for determining the jackpot type. (also referred to as ``reach information'')'' and ``fluctuation pattern random numbers (also referred to as ``fluctuation pattern information'')''.

The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate a reach in a game performance (performance symbol game performance) that shows the result using a performance symbol when the result of the special symbol propriety judgment is a failure. Reach, for example, refers to a state in which two production symbols 8R and 8L on the left and right are stopped (temporarily stopped) at the same symbol, and the remaining one medium production symbol 8C is fluctuating (of "7↓7"). situation). If the fluctuating medium performance symbol 8C stops at the same symbol as the stopped performance symbols 8R and 8L, the three performance symbols will stop at the same symbol, resulting in a win. In this case, the stoppage (temporary stop) of the performance symbols also includes a display that appears to be shaking somewhat within the performance symbol display area 7b (fluctuation fluctuation). This reach random number takes a value in the range from 0 to 126.

Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including a fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes values in the range from 0 to 198. Furthermore, the random numbers obtained based on passage through the gate 28 include the random numbers for normal symbol validity determination shown in FIG. 7(B). The normal symbol validity determination random number is a random number for determining whether or not to perform the auxiliary game that opens the second starting port 21 (normal symbol lottery). Normal symbol random numbers take values in the range from 0 to 240.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment will be explained. The pachinko game machine 1 has a plurality of game states depending on the combinations in which the probability variation function, the variation time reduction function, and the opening extension function are activated or deactivated for special symbols and normal symbols. . The state in which the probability fluctuation function is activated for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) is referred to as the "high probability state", and the state in which it is not activated is referred to as the "normal state" (also referred to as the "low probability state"). ”. In the high probability state, the probability of being judged as a jackpot in the special symbol validity determination is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the jackpot determination table for the normal state is used to determine the success or failure, but in the high probability state, the jackpot determination table for the high probability state is used, in which there are many values of random numbers for special symbol validity determination that are determined to be jackpots. (See FIG. 8(A)). In other words, when the special symbol probability variation function is activated, the probability that the result of the special symbol variation display will be a jackpot (the stopped symbol will become a jackpot symbol) becomes higher than when it is not activated.

Further, a state in which the variable time reduction function is activated for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) is referred to as a "time reduction state", and a state in which it is not activated is referred to as a "non-time reduction state". In the time saving state, the average value of the variation time of the special symbols (time from the start of the variable display to the time of final display) is shorter than the average value of the variation time of the special symbols in the non-time saving state. That is, in the time-saving state, a variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more often than in a non-time-saving state (see FIG. 9). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace at which the reserved special symbols are consumed becomes faster, and effective ball entry into the starting slot (balls that can be stored as reserved special symbols) is more likely to occur. Therefore, players can aim for a jackpot while the game progresses smoothly.

The probability variation function and the variation time reduction function for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) may operate at the same time, or only one of them may operate. The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbols operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbols. That is, the probability variation function and variation time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the time saving state of the special symbol, and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the probability of winning in normal symbol validity determination is higher than in the non-time-saving state. In other words, normal symbol correctness determination (normal symbol determination) is performed using a normal symbol hit determination table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) that is determined to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit determination table used in the non-time saving state. (See Figure 8(D)). In other words, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the result of the variable display of the normal symbol will be a hit (the stopped symbol will become a normal winning symbol) will be higher than when it is not activated. .

Also, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time saving state. In the first embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 8(E)). Furthermore, in the time saving state, the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. In other words, the opening time extension function of the variable prize winning device 22 is operating. In addition, in the time saving state, the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened in the auxiliary game is greater than in the non-time saving state. That is, the function of increasing the number of openings of the variable winning device 22 is operating. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol validity determination in the non-time saving state is a hit, the opening/closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 performs one opening operation for 0.2 seconds, and the second starting port remains open during that period. Become. In addition, in the time saving state, when the result of the normal symbol validity determination is a hit, the opening/closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 performs an opening operation of 2.0 seconds three times.

Under the situation where the probability fluctuation function and fluctuation time shortening function for normal symbols, and the opening time extension function and opening number increase function of the variable winning device 22 are operating, compared to when these functions are not operating. As a result, the second starting port 21 is opened frequently, and the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 21 increases (also referred to as a "high frequency state"). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, increases. Therefore, a state in which these functions are operating is called a "high base state", and a state in which they are not operating is called a "low base state". In a high base state, you can aim for a jackpot without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have.

The high base state (high frequency state) does not require that all of the above functions operate. In other words, by operating at least one of the probability variation function and variation time shortening function for normal symbols, and the opening time extension function and opening number increase function of the variable winning device 22, it is possible to increase the probability from when that function is not activated. It is sufficient that the second starting port is easily opened (the ball enters the ball more frequently). Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without accompanying the time saving state of the special symbol. A function that generates such a high base state can also be referred to as a "high base generation function."

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the gaming state after the special game when the 15R first jackpot is achieved is a high probability state of the special symbol if the specific area 39 is passed during the special game. In addition, the special symbol is in a time saving state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "high probability high base state." The high-accuracy-high base state ends when the variable display of special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times, or when a jackpot is achieved and a jackpot game is executed.

In addition, since it is extremely difficult to pass through the specific area 39 during the special game, the gaming state after the special game in the case of the 15R second jackpot is the normal state of the special symbol and the time-saving state of the special symbol, Moreover, it becomes a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability high base state". The low-probability-high base state ends when the variable display of special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or when a jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. Although the possibility is extremely low, if it were to pass through the specific area 39, it would be in a "high-precision, high-base state."

In addition, in the normal state (low probability low base state), the gaming state after the special game in the case of the 2R third jackpot will be the high of the special symbol if the specific area 39 is passed during the special game. It becomes a probability state, a non-time saving state with a special symbol, and a low base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "high-accuracy/low-base state." The high probability/low base state ends when the variable display of special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times, or when a jackpot occurs and a jackpot game is executed.

This high probability low base state is a state in which a high probability state is latent, that is, a state in which it is difficult for the player to recognize that it is a high probability state. In other words, the high-probability-low base state is a so-called "latent probability variable state (also referred to as a "probability non-reporting state")." On the other hand, the above-mentioned high probability high base state is a state in which it is clear to the player that it is a high probability state. In other words, the high probability high base state is a so-called "probability variable gaming state."

In addition, in the high base state, if the 2R third jackpot occurs, the gaming state after the special game will be the high probability state of the special symbol and the special symbol's high probability state if the specific area 39 is passed during the special game. This results in a time saving state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). That is, the time-saving function and base state of the special symbol are the same as the state before the special game is executed.

When playing the pachinko game machine 1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a normal state with special symbols, a non-time saving state with special symbols, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state."

In a high base state such as a high probability high base state or a low probability high base state, the game can proceed more advantageously if the game ball enters the right game area 3B by hitting right. In addition, in the high base state, the second starting port 21 is opened more easily than in the low base state, and it is easier for the ball to enter the second starting port 21 than to enter the first starting port 20. This is because it has become. Therefore, while passing the game ball to the gate 28 which is a trigger for determining whether the symbol is correct or not, the player performs a right hit to cause the game ball to enter the second starting port 21. As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of starting pitches (opportunities for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not) than by hitting left-handed. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled to light up in a predetermined manner to notify that the firing direction should be fired to the right gaming area.

On the other hand, in a low base state such as a high-probability low-base state or a low-probability low-base state, the game can proceed more advantageously if the game ball enters the left game area 3A by hitting the ball to the left. In addition, in the low base state, the second starting port 21 is more difficult to open than in the high base state, and it is easier for the ball to enter the first starting port 20 than to enter the second starting port 21. This is because it has become. Therefore, in order to cause the game ball to enter the first starting port 20, the player performs a left-handed hit. As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of starting pitches (opportunities for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not) than when hitting the ball to the right. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is lit (displayed) controlled in a predetermined manner to notify that the firing direction should be fired to the left gaming area.

Specifically, the firing direction indicator 47 is composed of two LEDs "yz", and indicates the firing direction by lighting the LEDs according to the game state. For example, in the low base state, it is possible to notify that the light should be emitted to the left gaming area by displaying "y□z□" (for example, □: off, ■: on), which turns off both LEDs. can. In addition, in the high base state, it is possible to notify that the light should be emitted to the right gaming area as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned on, such as "y z ■" (for example, □: off, ■: on). can.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main control section) will be explained based on FIGS. 10 to 38. Note that the counters, flags, status, buffers, etc. that appear in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided in the main control board 80 reads out the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 80 and executes it. . As shown in the figure, in the main control main processing, initial settings are first performed (S101). Initial settings include, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, CPU settings of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, and CTC (interrupt time controller) settings, and reset of various flags, status, and counters. etc. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". Note that the initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter. In addition, in Example 1 and the drawings, the ordinary symbol is referred to as "ordinary symbol", the special symbol as "special symbol", the first special symbol as "special symbol 1", "first special symbol", and the second special symbol as "special symbol". 2) It is sometimes called the ``second special map.''

Following the initial setting (S101), interrupts are prohibited (S102), and normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (S103) is executed. In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103), the values of the various random number counters shown in FIG. 7 are updated by adding one. When the value of each random number counter 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. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the main control board 80.

When the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) is completed, an interrupt is permitted (S104). While interrupts are enabled, interrupt processing (S105) can be executed. This interrupt processing (S105) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80, for example, at a period of 4 ms. Then, after the interrupt processing (S105) ends and until the next interrupt processing (S105) starts, the updating processing of various counter values by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating processing (S103) is repeated. executed. Note that if an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU while the interrupt is disabled, the interrupt processing (S105) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S104).

[Interrupt processing]
Next, interrupt processing (S105) will be explained. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt processing (S105), output processing (S201) is first executed. In the output process (S201), commands (control signals) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, payout control board 110, etc. do. The commands and the like outputted here include information regarding the gaming state, the result of special symbol validity determination, symbols as jackpot types, fluctuation patterns, and the like. Note that the command consists of, for example, 2 bytes of information. The upper 1 byte is information regarding the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information regarding the contents of the command.

In the input process (S202) that is performed next to the output process (S201), various sensors attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (first starting opening sensor 20a, second starting opening sensor 21a, first big winning opening sensor 30a, the second big winning hole sensor 35a, the general ball entering hole sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 5)) are read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as prize ball information. It also captures a detection signal from the lower tray full switch that detects whether the lower tray 62 is full and stores it in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as lower tray full data.

The normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the updating process of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. This is done both during the period until the next interrupt processing (S105) is started).

Following the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S203), the starting port sensor detection process (S204), the regular symbol movement process (S205), the special pattern movement process (S206), and the specific area sensor detection process (S207), which will be described later. , pending ball count processing (S208), and power-off monitoring processing (S209). Thereafter, other processing (S210) not deeply related to the present invention is executed, and the interrupt processing (S105) is ended. Then, the processes of S102 to S104 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80 (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec) ), the interrupt processing (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the commands etc. set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) are output.

[Starting port sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the starting port sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). . If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol reserved balls (the number of regular symbols reserved, specifically the value of the counter that counts the number of regular symbols reserved) is It is determined whether the number is 4 or more (S302), and if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305.

If the number of normal symbols pending is 4 or more (YES in S302), proceed to S305. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbols reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S302), "1" is added to the number of normal symbols reserved balls (S303), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value of the random number counter for normal symbol validity determination (label -TRND-H, FIG. 7(B)) stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is acquired. Then, the obtained random number value (obtained information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of normal symbol reserved balls in the regular symbol reserved storage section provided in the RAM of the main control board 80.

In S305, it is determined whether a game ball has entered the second starting port 21, that is, whether a game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 21a (S305). If no game ball enters the second starting port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, but if a game ball enters the second starting port 21 (YES in S305), the special The number of 2 reserved balls (the number of 2nd special symbols reserved, specifically the value of the counter that counts the number of 2nd special symbols reserved in the RAM of the main control unit 80) reaches 4 (the upper limit number) It is determined whether there is one (S306). If the number of reserved balls for special map 2 has reached 4 (YES in S306), proceed to S309, but if the number of reserved balls for special map 2 is less than 4 (NO in S306), Add 1 to the number of reserved balls for special map 2 (S307).

Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S308) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the random number counter for determining the validity of special symbols (label -TRND-A) stored in the update value storage area of the RAM (not shown), the random number for determining the jackpot type Obtain the counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, the random number shown in FIG. 7(A) ), and stores these obtained random values (obtained information) in the address space corresponding to the current number of special figure 2 reserved balls in the second special figure reservation storage section 85b.

Subsequently, in the starting port sensor detection process (S204), it is determined whether the game ball has entered the first starting port 20, that is, whether the game ball has been detected by the first starting port sensor 20a (S309). ). If no game ball enters the first starting port 20 (NO in S309), the process ends, but if a game ball enters the first starting port 20 (YES in S309), the special When the number of 1 reserved balls (the number of 1st special symbols reserved, specifically the value of the counter that counts the number of 1st special symbols reserved in the RAM of the main control unit 80) reaches 4 (the upper limit number) It is determined whether there is one (S310). Then, if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has reached 4 (YES in S310), the process ends, but if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is less than 4 (NO in S310), Add "1" to the number of reserved balls for special map 1 (S311).

Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312), similarly to the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol validity determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM (Label-TRND-A), the value of the random number counter for jackpot type determination (Label-TRND-AS), the value of the reach random number counter (Label-TRND-RC), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (Label-TRND-T1) (that is, acquire the random values shown in FIG. 7(A)), and store these acquired random values in the address space corresponding to the current number of special figure 1 reserved balls in the first special figure reservation storage section 85a. .

[General figure movement processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal figure operation process (S205) shown in FIG. 13 following the starting opening sensor detection process (S204). In the normal pattern movement processing (S205), the processing regarding the normal pattern display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and "normal pattern movement status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these stages. . Then, if the "common pattern movement status" is "1" (YES in S401), the normal pattern standby process (S402) is performed, and if the "common pattern movement status" is "2" (S401 NO in S403, YES in S403), perform the normal symbol fluctuation processing (S404), and if the "Normal pattern movement status" is "3" (NO in both S401 and S403, YES in S405), the normal symbol is confirmed. Processing (S406) is performed, and if the "normal figure action status" is "4" (all of S401, S403, and S405 are NO), normal electric accessory processing (S407) is performed. In addition, the general drawing operation status is "1" in the initial setting.

[Normal symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 14, in the normal symbol standby process (S402), it is first determined whether the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S501), and if it is "0" (YES in S501). Finish this process. On the other hand, if it is not "0" (NO in S501), a normal symbol validity determination process to be described later is performed (S502). Further, following the normal symbol validity determination process (S502), a normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S503). In the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selection process, with reference to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8(E), if the gaming state is the time saving state, a normal symbol fluctuation pattern with a normal symbol fluctuation time of 1 second is selected. do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, a normal symbol fluctuation pattern in which the normal symbol fluctuation time is 30 seconds is selected. Further, following the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, a normal symbol random number shift process (S504), which will be described later, is performed. Further, following the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), a normal symbol variation start process is performed (S505), and the process ends. In the normal symbol variation start process, the variable display of the normal symbol is started in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to "2". In the normal symbol variation start process, a normal symbol variation start command is set in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of variation of the normal symbols.

[Normal symbol validity determination process]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol validity determination process (S502), first, the value (label -TRND-H) of the random number counter for normal symbol validity determination stored in the regular symbol reservation storage unit is read (S601). Next, it is determined whether the time saving flag is ON (that is, whether the gaming state is in the time saving state) (S602). In S602, if it is determined that the time-saving flag is ON, that is, the time-saving state is determined (YES in S602), the table for the time-saving state (the hit judgment value is It is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the high-probability normal pattern validity determination based on "0" to "239" (S604), and the process moves to S605. That is, it is determined whether the read value of the random number counter for normal symbol validity determination (label -TRND-H) matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, if it is determined in S602 that the time saving flag is not ON, that is, the non-time saving state is determined (NO in S602), the table for the non-time saving state (of the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 8(D)) It is determined whether or not it is a hit by low probability normal pattern correctness judgment based on the hit judgment value "0", "1") (S603), and the process moves to S605.
Then, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal pattern correctness determination (S603, S604) is a hit (normal pattern hit) or not (S605). A normal symbol (ordinary symbol) is determined (S606), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a hit (ordinary figure hit) in S605 (YES at S605), the winning ordinary symbol (ordinary figure per symbol) to be stopped and displayed is determined (S607), and the ordinary figure hit flag is turned ON (S608). ), the process ends.

[Normal pattern random number shift processing]
Next to the normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S503), the normal symbol random number shift process (S504) is executed. As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the number of normal symbols reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each common symbol reservation in the common symbol reservation storage unit is shifted by one position from the current position to the side from which it is read (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest level of pending memory in the general pattern holding storage section, is made empty ("0"), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth pending general pattern is cleared to 0 (S703 ), the process ends. In this way, the reservations for common maps are cleared in the order of reservation.

[Normal symbol fluctuation processing]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol variation process (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S801), and if it has not elapsed (NO in S801), the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802), and the normal symbol movement status is set to "3" (S803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the fluctuating display of the normal symbol at the display result (normal symbol winning or normal symbol missing) according to the judgment result of the random number for determining the validity of the normal symbol (S804), this processing finish.

[Normal pattern confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol hit flag is ON (S901). If the ordinary figure flag is not ON (NO in S901), the ordinary figure operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the normal map per flag is ON (YES in S901), then it is determined whether the time saving flag is ON, that is, whether or not the time saving state is in progress (S902). If it is in the time saving state (YES in S902), the opening pattern in the time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable prize winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S903). The opening pattern during the time saving state is, as described above, an opening pattern in which opening for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times. Therefore, the second starting port opening counter that counts the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened is set to "3".

On the other hand, if it is in the non-time saving state (NO in S902), the opening pattern in the non-time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable prize winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S906). The opening pattern during the non-time saving state is, as described above, an opening pattern in which opening is performed once for 0.2 seconds. Therefore, the second starting port opening counter is set to "1". Then, following the setting of the opening pattern (S903, S906), the normal figure action status is set to "4" (S904), and this process is completed.

[Normal electric accessory processing]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the normal electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the normal figure per end flag is ON (S1001). The common symbol winning end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second starting port 21 has ended in the auxiliary game executed as a winning result.

If the normal hit end flag is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether the second start port 21 is open (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether it is time to open the second start port 21 (S1003). If it is not (NO in S1003), the process is terminated. If it is, the second start port 21 is opened (S1004) and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second start port 21 is open (YES in S1002), it is determined whether it is time to close the second start port 21 (i.e., whether a predetermined opening time has elapsed since the second start port 21 was opened) (S1005). If it is not (NO in S1005), the process is terminated. If it is (YES in S1005), the second start port 21 is closed (closed) (S1006).

Then, following the closing process of the second starting port 21 (S1006), the value of the second starting port opening counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and it is determined whether the value of the second starting port opening counter is "0" or not. (S1008). If it is not "0" (NO in S1008), the process is finished in order to open the second starting port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S1008), a normal pattern per end process is performed to end the auxiliary game (S1009), and a normal pattern per end flag is set (S1010) to end the process. The second starting port opening counter becomes "0" when the second starting port 21 is opened (opening operation of the movable member 23) three times during the time saving state, and becomes "0" when the second starting port 21 is opened (opening operation of the movable member 23) three times. When the second starting port 21 is opened once, it becomes "0".

On the other hand, if the end flag per normal pattern is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second starting port 21 has been completed the number of times set in S903 or S906, so the normal pattern per At the same time as turning off the end flag (S1011), turning off the ordinary figure per flag (S1012), and setting the ordinary figure operation status to "1" (S1013), the process ends. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) will be executed again as the normal symbol operation process (FIG. 13).

[Special figure movement processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure operation process (S206) following the regular figure operation process (S205). In the special figure operation process (S206), as shown in FIG. "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each stage. Then, if the "special pattern movement status" is "1" (YES in S1101), special pattern standby processing (S1102) is performed, and if the "special pattern movement status" is "2" (S1101 (NO in S1103, YES in S1103), special symbol fluctuation processing (S1104) is performed, and if the "special symbol movement status" is "3" (NO in both S1101 and S1103, YES in S1105), the special symbol is confirmed. Processing (S1106) is performed, and if the "special figure operation status" is "4" (NO in S1101, S1103, S1105, YES in S1107), special electric accessory processing 1 as a jackpot game (S1108) When the "special figure operation status" is "5" (all of S1101, S1103, S1105, and S1107 are NO), special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109) as a small winning game is performed. In addition, the special figure operation status is "1" in the initial setting.

[Special symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 21, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (i.e., the number of reserved balls for special symbol 2) is "0" (S1201) . If the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is "0" (YES in S1201), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value obtained due to the ball entering the second starting port 21, the first starting It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (namely, the number of reserved balls on special map 1) is "0" (S1206). If the number of reserved balls for special figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1206), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the ball entering the first starting port 20, the image It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the display device 7 is being processed as a standby screen (demonstration screen for waiting for customers is being executed) (S1211), and if so (YES in S1211), the process is finished, Otherwise (NO in S1211), a standby screen setting process is executed to display a standby screen (S1212).

If the number of reserved balls for special map 2 is not "0" in S1201 (NO in S1201), that is, if there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the ball entering the second starting port 21, , special figure 2 validity determination process (S1202), special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), and special figure 2 variation start process (S1205), which will be described later, are performed in this order. In addition, if the number of reserved balls for special figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls for special figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1201, NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second starting port 21 is There is no memory, but if there is memory of one or more random number counter values acquired due to the ball entering the first starting port 20, special figure 1 validity judgment processing (S1207) described later, special figure 1 fluctuation Pattern selection process (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order. As described above, in the first embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the first special symbol reservation is performed only when the second special symbol reservation is "0" (YES in S1201). That is, the extinguishment of the second special symbol reservation (fluctuating display of the second special symbol) is executed with priority over the extinguishment of the first special symbol reservation (fluctuating display of the first special symbol). In the first embodiment, the judgment based on the second special figure reservation is more likely to lead to a jackpot that is profitable for the player than the judgment based on the first special figure reservation (Fig. 8(B) )).

[Special figure 2 validity judgment process]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 validity judgment process (S1202), first, as a judgment value, the lowest area of the second special figure reservation storage section 85b of the RAM (that is, the first piece of the second special figure reservation) The value (label -TRND-A) of the special symbol validity judgment random number counter (oldest memory) stored in the corresponding RAM area is read out (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON, that is, whether or not the state is in a high probability state (S1302). Then, if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is a normal state, the jackpot judgment table for the normal state (the jackpot judgment value is "3" and "397'')) (S1303). On the other hand, if it is in a high probability state (YES in S1302), a judgment is made based on the jackpot judgment table for the high probability state among the jackpot judgment tables (FIG. 8(A)) (S1307). In the jackpot judgment table for high probability states, the jackpot judgment values are "3", "53", "113", "173", "227", "281", "337", "397", "449". , "503".

If the result of the jackpot determination (S1303, S1309) is determined to be a "jackpot" (YES in S1304), the value of the random number counter for jackpot type determination (label -TRND-AS) is read out and shown in FIG. 8(B). The jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination table (S1310), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (S1311), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1312), and the process is finished. In addition, in the case of judgment regarding the first special symbol, the jackpot type is judged using the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol, and in the case of the judgment regarding the second special symbol, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol. The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table. Further, if it is determined that the first special symbol (special symbol 1) is a jackpot, one of the 15R first jackpot, the 15R second jackpot, and the 2R third jackpot is executed. Furthermore, if it is determined that the second special symbol (special symbol 2) is a jackpot in the determination of whether or not the second special symbol (special symbol 2) is a jackpot, it is determined as a 15R fourth jackpot (FIG. 8(B)).

In addition, the jackpot flag is a long hit flag that turns ON when the type of jackpot is 15R 1st jackpot, 15R 2nd jackpot, 15R 4th jackpot, 7R 5th jackpot, 7R 6th jackpot, 4R 7th jackpot. and a short hit flag that turns ON when it is the 2R third jackpot. Here, the round indicator 45 is composed of two LEDs: a 2R lamp, a 4R lamp, a 7R lamp, and a 15R lamp, and when the 2R third jackpot is reached, the short hit flag is turned on. Then, at the timing when the 2R third jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed, the 2R lamp is displayed lit. Specifically, the display mode is "2R▲4R△7R△15R△" (for example, ▲: lit, △: off). Also, when the long hit flag is turned on due to any of the 15R 1st jackpot, 15R 2nd jackpot, and 15R 4th jackpot, the 15R lamp lights up at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Is displayed. Specifically, the display mode is "2R△4R△7R△15R▲". Regarding other jackpots, the corresponding round lamps are lit and displayed at the timing when the jackpot symbols are confirmed and displayed.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination (S1303, S1307) is not a "jackpot" (NO in S1304), it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1305). That is, it is determined whether the value of the special symbol validity determination random number counter (label -TRND-A) matches any of the small hit determination values "101" to "105" (FIG. 8(A)). . Then, if it is determined that it is not a small hit (NO in S1305), a missed symbol is determined (S1308) and the process ends. If it is determined that it is a small hit (YES in S1305), the small winning symbol is determined (S1306), the small winning flag is turned on (S1306), and the process is finished. Incidentally, a random number for determining whether or not it is a small hit may be provided separately from the random number for determining the validity of the special symbol.

[Special figure 2 variation pattern selection process]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 21), after the special symbol 2 validity determination process (S1202), the special symbol 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203). As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether the gaming state is a time saving state (whether the time saving flag is ON or not) (S1401). Then, if it is not in a time-saving state (NO in S1401), that is, in a non-time-saving state, it is determined whether the jackpot flag is ON or not (S1402), and if it is ON (YES in S1402), it is a jackpot in a non-time-saving state. A fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the fluctuation pattern table (part of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 that corresponds to the non-time saving state and jackpot) . Note that once the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. Further, in the first embodiment, the table for jackpots in the non-time-saving state is divided depending on whether the jackpot is a long hit (15R jackpot) or a short hit (2R jackpot). However, since this process is a variation pattern selection process for the special figure 2, there is only the 15R fourth jackpot (long hit) in the jackpot won in the lottery of the special figure 2. Therefore, the location referred to in this process is always the long winning location, and the variation pattern P1 or the variation pattern P2 is selected. Incidentally, the table for jackpots in the non-time saving state does not need to be divided into long wins and short wins. This also applies to the table for jackpot during the time saving state, which will be described later.

On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is determined whether the small hit flag is ON (S1405). Then, if the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1405), the variation A variation pattern is selected based on the pattern random number counter value (S1409). Specifically, in the first embodiment, the variation pattern P4 is always selected.

Further, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1405), it is determined whether the reach random number counter value (label -TRND-RC) is a reach establishment random number (S1406). As shown in FIG. 8(C), the reach establishment random number value is "0" to "5" in the time saving state, and is "0" to "13" in the non-time saving state. In other words, in the time-saving state, it is harder to reach when the ball misses than in the non-time-saving state. This is to speed up the processing speed of special map reservations by allowing more no-reach effects with short fluctuation times to be selected in the time-saving state.

If the reach random number counter value (label -TRND-RC) is the random value of the reach establishment (YES in S1406), that is, if the reach is successful or not, the reach random number counter value (label -TRND-RC) is the reach establishment random value (YES in S1406), that is, if the reach is successful or not, the reach random number counter value (label - TRND-RC) is A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value by referring to the portion of the pattern table that corresponds to the non-time-saving state and the reach/out-of-reach state (S1407). In the first embodiment, variation pattern P5 or P6 is selected.

If the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is not a random value that establishes a reach (NO in S1406), that is, if the reach is not missed, the reach random number counter value (label -TRND-RC) is not reached, if the reach is not missed, the reach is not missed during the non-time saving state table (the fluctuation pattern shown in Figure 9) A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1408) by referring to the part of the table that corresponds to a non-time-saving state and a reach-to-reach state. When the ball is out of reach, a shortening variation function is activated according to the number of balls held. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", a fluctuation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time is selected compared to when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "0" to "2". It is supposed to be done. In the first embodiment, variation pattern P7 or P8 is selected.

In addition, in S1401, if it is determined that the gaming state is in the time-saving state (YES in S1401), as shown in FIG. Processing (S1410 to S1416) is performed in the same flow as steps S1402 to S1609 above, except for changing the part corresponding to the time saving state. In other words, if it is a jackpot, refer to the part in the time saving state in Figure 9 and corresponding to the jackpot, if it is a small hit, refer to the part in the time saving state in Fig. 9 and corresponding to the small hit, and if it is reach or miss. Based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value by referring to the part corresponding to the time saving state in FIG. to select the fluctuation pattern.

In addition, in the variation pattern table during the time saving state (the part of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 that corresponds to the time saving state), the shortening variation function according to the number of balls held when the reach is not missed is set to the number of balls held "2". ～It works when it is "4". In other words, the shortening variation is more likely to be selected than during the non-time saving state. Furthermore, when a long hit is won among the jackpots, a fluctuation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time is more likely to be selected than during a non-time saving state. In other words, the variation pattern table during the time saving state is such a table that the average value of the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than the variation pattern table during the non-time saving state.

After selecting a variation pattern as described above, other processing (S1404) shown in FIG. 23 is performed and this processing is completed. In other processing (S1404), a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set variation pattern designation command is included in a variation start command, which will be described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 through output processing (S201).

[Special figure 2 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 25, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage section 85b is set to one level lower (for example, when the second special figure reservation storage section 85b consists of an address space corresponding to addresses "0000" to "0003") , address "0000" side) (S1502). Then, set "0" in the highest address space of the second special figure reservation storage section 85b, that is, (if the upper limit number is stored), the RAM corresponding to the fourth reserved second special figure. The area is cleared to 0 (S1503), and this process ends.

After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) of FIG. 21 is executed. In the special figure 2 variation start process (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2", a variation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the variation display of the second special symbol is started.

In the special symbol standby process (S1102) of FIG. 21, if the number of reserved balls for special symbol 2 is "0" and the number of reserved balls for special symbol 1 is not "0" (YES in S1201, NO in S1206), , special figure 1 validity judgment process (S1207), special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), special figure 1 variation start process (S1
) in this order.

[Special figure 1 validity judgment process]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 1 validity determination process (S1207), processing (S1601 to S1609) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 validity determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. Therefore, detailed explanation of this process will be omitted.

However, since this process is related to special figure 1, in S1601, the lowest area of the first special figure reservation storage section 85a of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first special figure reservation) is Read out the stored random number counter value (label -TRND-A) for special symbol validity determination. In addition, in determining the type of jackpot in S1608, there is a possibility that it will be determined as any of the 15R first jackpot, 15R second jackpot, and 2R third jackpot (FIG. 8(B)). As shown in the column of the first special symbol (special symbol 1) in Figure 8(B), the distribution ratio of each jackpot is 40% for the 15R 1st jackpot, 50% for the 15R 2nd jackpot, and 50% for the 2R 3rd jackpot. is 10%. If it is determined to be a 15R first jackpot or a 15R second jackpot in this jackpot type determination, a long hit flag is turned ON as a jackpot flag in step S1609. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is a 2R third jackpot, a short hit flag is turned on as a jackpot flag in S1609.

[Special figure 1 variation pattern selection process]
As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208) follows the same flow as the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) shown in FIGS. 23 and 24 (S1701 to S1720). )I do. Therefore, a detailed explanation of this process will be omitted.

However, since this process is related to special figure 1, if YES in S1702 (Fig. 27) (that is, the jackpot flag is ON), the type of jackpot will be changed to 15R jackpot (15R 1st jackpot or 15R 1st jackpot). It is determined whether it is one of two jackpots (S1703). If it is a 15R jackpot (YES in S1703), the fluctuation pattern is A fluctuation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1704). Specifically, variation pattern P1 or variation pattern P2 is selected.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S1703 that it is not a 15R jackpot (NO in S1703), that is, if it is a 2R third jackpot, the table for 2R jackpot during a non-time saving state (of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 in a non-time saving state and A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1706). Specifically, variation pattern P3 is selected.

In addition, in this special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process, even if S1712 (FIG. 28) is YES (that is, the jackpot flag is ON), the type of jackpot is further changed to 15R jackpot (15R 1st jackpot or 15R 2nd jackpot). ) (S1713). If it is a 15R jackpot (YES in S1713), refer to the table for 15R jackpot during the time saving state (the part of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. A variation pattern is selected based on the value (S1714). Specifically, one of the variation patterns P9 to P11 is selected.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S1713 that it is not a 15R jackpot (NO in S1713), that is, if it is a 2R third jackpot, the table for 2R jackpot during the time saving state (of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. ) and selects a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1715). Specifically, variation pattern P12 is selected.

In this special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, after the variation pattern selection (S1704, S1706, S1709, S1710, S1711, S1714, S1715, S1718, S1719, S1720), other processing (S1705, Figure 27) and finish this process. In other processing (S1705), a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set variation pattern designation command is included in a variation start command, which will be described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 through output processing (S201).

[Special figure 1 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 29, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage section 85a is shifted to the lower side by one (S2002). Then, set "0" in the highest address space of the first special figure reservation storage section 85a, that is, (if the upper limit number is stored), the RAM corresponding to the fourth of the first special figure reservation. The area is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this process ends.

After executing the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) of FIG. 21 is executed. In the special figure 1 variation start process (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to "2", a variation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the variation display of the first special symbol is started.

[Special symbol fluctuation processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special symbol variation process (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol (the variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 of FIG. 21, see FIG. 9) has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (S1901). If it is determined that the variable time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process ends. As a result, the variable display of the special symbols is continued.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether the probability variation flag is ON or not (S1903), and if it is ON (YES in S1903), the probability variation counter is subtracted by 1 (S1904), and it is determined whether the value of the probability variation counter is "0" or not ( S1905). If it is determined in S1905 that the probability variation counter is "0", the probability variation flag is turned OFF and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, if it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S1903) and if it is determined that the probability variation counter is not "0" (NO in S1905), the process moves to S1907.

Then, in S1907, it is determined whether the time saving flag is ON or not (S1907), and if it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1907), the time saving flag is counted to count the number of times the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner during the time saving state. Decrease the value of the counter by 1 (S1908), determine whether the value of the time saving counter is "0" or not (S1909), and if it is "0" (YES in S1909), turn off the time saving flag (S1910), Proceed to processing S1911. Further, if it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S1907) and if it is determined that the value of the time saving counter is not "0" (NO in S1909), the process advances to S1911.

In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to "3" (S1911). Then, other processes such as stopping the variable display of the special symbols according to the judgment results of the special symbol propriety judgment random numbers and jackpot type determination random numbers are performed (S1912), and this process is ended.

[Special design confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol confirmation process (S1106), first, it is determined whether the jackpot flag is ON (S2001). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2001), then check the type of jackpot (15R 1st jackpot, 15R 2nd jackpot, 2R 3rd jackpot, 15R 4th jackpot, 7R 5th jackpot, 7R It is determined whether it is the 6th jackpot or the 4R 7th jackpot (S2002). Next, a value corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the round counter. For example, in the case of the 15R first jackpot, the round counter counts the number of rounds executed during the jackpot game (in the mode of opening once per round, one round is from the opening of the jackpot to the closing of the jackpot). Set "15" to "15". Next, in order to start the jackpot game, a jackpot opening command is set (S2005), the opening performance of the jackpot game is started (S2006), and the special figure operation status is set to "4" (S2007).

Further, when it is determined in S2001 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether the small hit flag is ON (S2008). If the small win flag is ON (YES in S2008), the value of the small win opening counter that counts the number of openings of the large winning opening (second large winning opening 35) during the small winning game is set to "2". At the same time, a small winning opening pattern (see FIG. 6) is set as the opening pattern of the big winning device (first big winning device 31 and second big winning device 36) (S2009).

After completing the process in S2009, in order to start the small winning game, set the small winning opening command (S2010), start the opening performance of the small winning game (S2011), and set the special figure operation status to "5". Set (S2012). Incidentally, if the small winning flag is not ON in S2008 (NO in S2008), neither the jackpot game nor the small winning game will be started, so the special figure operation status is set to "1" and the process ends.

[Special electric accessory processing 1 (jackpot game)]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special electric accessory processing 1 (S1108), first, it is determined whether or not the variable probability flag is ON (S2101), and if it is determined to be ON (YES in S2101), the variable probability flag is turned OFF. (S2102). Further, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2103), and if it is determined to be ON (YES in S2103), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104). In other words, during the execution of the jackpot game, the control is performed in a low probability state and a non-time saving state. In the first embodiment, since the non-time saving state is always in the low base state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the jackpot game.

Next, it is determined whether the jackpot end flag is ON (S2105). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the openings of the big winning devices (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) in the jackpot game have been completed (the jackpot game has ended).

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is determined whether the big winning hole (first big winning hole 30 or second big winning hole 35) is being opened (S2106). If it is not open (NO in S2106), check whether the time has come to open the big winning hole (first big winning hole 30 or second big winning hole 35), that is, after the jackpot opening time has passed and 1 It is determined whether the time has come to start the second round, or whether the time interval between rounds has elapsed and it has come time to start the next round (next opening) (S2107).

If the determination result in S2107 is NO, the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in S2107 is YES, it is determined whether the round to be executed corresponds to either the first round or the second round (S2108). This may be determined using the value of a round counter for each type of jackpot, or may be determined by separately providing a round counter that counts the number of rounds to be executed. If it is neither the 1st nor the 2nd round (that is, any of the 3rd to 15th rounds) (NO in S2108), proceed to S2110 and follow the opening pattern according to the type of jackpot (see Figure 6). The first big prize opening 30 is opened. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the first round or the second round (YES in S2108), the process proceeds to S2110 after performing the V validity period setting process (S2109), and the opening pattern according to the type of jackpot (see Figure 6 ), the second grand prize opening 35 is opened.

In the V validity period setting process (S2109), the detection of game balls by the specific area sensor 39a is performed during the opening of the second big prize opening 35 in the first round or the second round and for several seconds after the second big prize opening 35 is closed. Set to a period (corresponding to the first period) that is determined to be valid. In the first embodiment, periods other than this (including during small winnings and when special games are not being executed) are periods in which the detection of game balls by the specific area sensor 39a is determined to be invalid (corresponding to the second period). It is set to . Here, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid means that the V flag is turned ON based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a (specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35) to be described later). (see steps S2401 to S2403), and determining that the detection of a game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid means that the V flag is not turned on even if a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a. It is.

Here, at the timing when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a and the V flag is turned ON, the game state display 46 is set to a predetermined display mode, and the game state after the end of the jackpot game becomes a high probability state. Notify. Specifically, the game status display 46 is composed of three LEDs "a1a2a3". In the first embodiment, in the normal state (low probability state), the display mode is "a1□a2□a3□" (for example, □: off, ■: on). Further, when a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during a jackpot game and the V flag is turned on, the display mode is set to "a1■a2■a3■". Then, when the jackpot game ends and the game state is set to a high probability state, the display mode is set to "a1□a2□a3□". In addition, the lighting control timing of the game status display 46 is not limited to this timing, and during the jackpot game, the display mode of "a1□a2□a3□" remains even if the game ball passes through a specific area. , it may be displayed as "a1 ■ a2 ■ a3 ■" at the timing of transitioning to the high probability state after the end of the jackpot game, and "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □" at the timing of transitioning from the high probability state to the low probability state. .

That is, in the specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35) described later, the V flag is turned ON only when V passing (passing of a game ball to the specific area 39) during the V valid period is detected, and the The V flag is not turned on when V passing is detected during the period (during the period). Incidentally, when the V flag is ON, the probability change flag is turned ON, that is, the gaming state after the jackpot game is set to a high probability state (gaming state setting process (FIG. 33) to be described later). By doing this, the V flag is prevented from being turned on based on V passing due to fraudulent activity, that is, it is prevented from being set to a high probability state fraudulently.

In addition, in the 15R 1st jackpot or 2R 3rd jackpot, if V passes in the 1R or 2R, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is set to a high probability state, while the V passes during the small hit. Even if there is, if the game state before the small win game is a normal state, the game state after the small win game is also set to the normal state, and the probability of winning or failing judgment is not changed before and after the jackpot game.

In the first embodiment, in the V validity period setting process (S2109), the period (first period) is set in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is determined to be valid even in the case of the 15R second jackpot. However, as another aspect, in the case of the 15R second jackpot, the first period may not be set in the 1R and 2R. That is, in the case of the 15R second jackpot, the 1st and 2nd rounds may be set as the second period. In the jackpot game related to the 15R second jackpot, the opening time of the second jackpot 35 is set to an extremely short time of 0.1 seconds, so there is a small possibility that the game ball will enter the second jackpot 35. Although it is extremely low, if it is set in the second period, even if a ball enters the field, the V flag will not be turned on. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the V flag from being turned on illegally or from being turned on due to rare ball hits. In addition, in this embodiment, the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is effective in the first round or the second round, but the location of the round does not have to be limited to this.

If the grand prize opening (first grand prize opening 30 or second grand prize opening 35) is open in S2106 (YES in S2106), the number of balls entering the grand prize opening in that round is the specified maximum number of balls. (10 per round in the first embodiment) is determined (S2111). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2111), whether the time has come to close the grand prize opening (that is, whether the predetermined opening time (see Figure 6) has elapsed since the grand prize opening was opened). (S2112). Then, if the opening time of the big prize opening has not elapsed (NO in S2112), the process ends.

On the other hand, if the specified number of balls has been reached (YES in S2111), or if the opening time of the big prize opening has elapsed (YES in S2112), one of the two round end conditions is met. If so, the grand prize opening (first grand prize opening 30 or second grand prize opening 35) is closed (S2113). Then, the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2114), and it is determined whether the value of the round counter is "0" (S2115). If it is determined that it is not "0" (NO in S2115), the process ends in order to start the next round.

On the other hand, if it is determined to be "0" (YES in S2115), a jackpot ending command is set as a jackpot ending process to end the jackpot game (S2116), and a jackpot ending effect is started (S2117). Then, a jackpot end flag is set (S2118), and the process ends. In addition, if it is a long hit (15R jackpot), the round counter becomes "0" when the big winning hole is opened 15 times, and if it is a short hit (2R jackpot), the big winning hole is opened twice. When executed, it becomes "0".

Also, if the jackpot end flag is ON in S2105 (YES in S2105), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether the execution time of the jackpot ending effect has elapsed (S2119), and the ending time has elapsed. If not (NO in S2119), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2119), after turning off the jackpot end flag (S2120), a game state setting process (S2121) to be described later is performed. Then, the jackpot flag is turned OFF (S2122), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2123), and the process ends. As a result, in the next interrupt processing, the special symbol standby processing (S1102) will be executed again as the special symbol operation processing (FIG. 20).

[Game status setting process]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the gaming state setting process (S2121), it is first determined whether the V flag is ON (S2201). The V flag is a flag that is turned ON in specific area sensor detection processing (FIG. 35), which will be described later. If the V flag is ON (YES in S2201), the probability variation flag is turned ON (S2202), the probability variation counter is set to "140" (S2203), the V flag is turned OFF (S2204), and the process of S2205 is started. move on. That is, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, it is determined whether or not to set the gaming state after the jackpot game to a high probability state based on whether or not the V flag is turned on in this gaming state setting process.

On the other hand, if the V flag is OFF (NO in S2201), the time saving flag is turned on (S2209) without turning on the probability change flag, the time saving counter is set to "100" (S2210), and the process ends. As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a low probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). In this low-accuracy-high base state, the special symbol is displayed 100 times (the total number of times the first special symbol is displayed fluctuated and the number of times the second special symbol is fluctuated is 100 times), The game ends when either of the following conditions is met: and the next jackpot occurs. Further, the time saving counter and the probability change counter count the total number of times the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and the number of times the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner.

In S2205, it is determined whether the finished jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is the 2R third jackpot (S2205). In S2205, if it is determined that the finished (executed) jackpot game is a 2R jackpot (2R 3rd jackpot) (YES in S2205), then when the game state before the jackpot game, that is, the 2R 3rd jackpot is reached It is determined whether the gaming state is a time saving state (S2208). If it is determined in S2208 that the time saving state is not present (NO in S2208), the process ends without turning on the time saving flag. As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a high probability state, a special symbol non-time saving state, and a low base state (that is, a high probability low base state). This high-accuracy/low-base state ends when either of the following conditions is met: the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner 140 times, or the next jackpot occurs.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2205 that the finished jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is not a 2R jackpot (NO in S2205), and in S2208, the gaming state when the 2R third jackpot is reached is a time saving state. If it is determined that there is one (YES in S2208), the time saving flag is turned ON (S2206), the time saving counter is set to "140" (S2207), and the process ends. As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a high probability state, a special symbol time saving state, and a high base state (that is, a high probability high base state). This high-accuracy, high-base state ends when either of the following conditions is met: the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner 140 times, or the next jackpot occurs.

In addition, if it is a 2R third jackpot and the V flag is turned ON during the jackpot game, the process (S2208) of determining whether the gaming state before the jackpot game is a time saving state is performed in the jackpot game. This is to make the operating states of the previous and subsequent time-saving functions and the operating state of the high base function the same as for the small hit. If these operating states are different between the small hit and the 2R 3rd jackpot, even if it is difficult to recognize which one has been won by the opening pattern of the big winning hole, it will be difficult to determine which one has been won by the subsequent operating state. This is because it will be done. This makes it difficult to distinguish between a small hit and a 2R third jackpot based on the opening pattern of the big winning opening, and also by the operating states of the time saving function and high base generation function that occur afterwards. Incidentally, if the V flag is simply turned ON without checking whether the time saving state is present, the time saving flag may be turned ON.

[Special electric accessory processing 2 (small winning game)]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109), it is first determined whether the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small winning end flag is a flag indicating that all the openings of the big winning devices (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) have been completed in the small winning game.

If the small winning end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), whether the big winning hole (first big winning hole 30 or second big winning hole 35) is being opened (that is, whether the big winning device is being opened or not) ) is determined (S2302). If it is not open (NO in S2302), check whether the time has come to open the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 35), that is, whether the opening time of the small winning has passed. It is determined whether the time has come to start the first opening, or whether the interval time between multiple openings has elapsed and it has reached the time to start the next opening (S2303). If the determination result in S2303 is NO, the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in S2303 is YES, a V invalid period setting process (S2304) is performed, and then the process proceeds to S2305, in which the second big prize opening 35 is opened according to the small winning opening pattern (see FIG. 6).

In the V invalid period setting process (S2304), the detection of game balls by the specific area sensor 39a is invalidated during the opening of the second big prize opening 35 in the small winning game and for several seconds after the second big prize opening 35 is closed. Set to the period for determination (second period). Further, in the first embodiment, a period other than the period defined as the valid period in the above-mentioned V valid period setting process (S2109) is set as an invalid period (second period). Therefore, in this V invalid period setting process, it is checked whether the valid period has been reached, that is, whether the V invalid period has been set. Specifically, check whether the V timer (provided in the RAM of the main control board 80), which counts down the passage of the V validity period, is set to "0" (that is, a state with no validity period). do. If the V timer is not "0", set the V timer to "0". Note that the V timer may be set to "0" without checking whether the V timer is "0" or not, that is, the V timer may be set to have no valid period. Thereby, even if V passes during a small win, if the game state before the small win game is a normal state, the game state after the small win game is not shifted to a high probability state. In the first embodiment, a period other than the period defined as the valid period in the V valid period setting process (S2109) is an invalid period, so the process in S2304 may be omitted.

If the big winning hole (first big winning hole 30 or second big winning hole 35) is being opened in S2302 (YES in S2302), the number of balls entering the big winning hole during two openings, that is, 2 It is determined whether the sum of all the game balls entered during the opening of the inning has reached the prescribed maximum number of entered balls (10 in the first embodiment) (S2306). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2306), whether the time has come to close the grand prize opening (that is, whether the predetermined opening time (see Figure 6) has elapsed since the grand prize opening was opened). (S2307). Then, if the opening time of the big prize opening has not elapsed (NO in S2307), the process ends.

On the other hand, if the number of balls entering the grand prize opening during the two openings reaches the specified number of balls entering (S2506: YES), the grand prize opening (second grand prize opening 35) is closed ( S2314), the process moves to the small hit end process of S2311. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2307 that the opening time of the grand prize opening has elapsed (YES in S2307), the grand prize opening (second grand prize opening 35) is closed (S2308). Then, the value of the small win opening counter is decremented by 1 (S2309), and it is determined whether the value of the small winning opening counter is "0" (S2310). If it is determined in S2310 that it is not "0" (NO in S2310), the process ends as it is to start the next release.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2310 that it is "0" (YES in S2310), the process moves to the small hit ending process in S2311. In S2311, a small winning ending command is set as a small winning ending process to end the small winning game (S2311), and a small winning ending performance is started (S2312). Then, a small hit end flag is set (S2313) and the process ends. Incidentally, the small win opening counter becomes "0" when the large winning opening is opened twice. In S2301, if the small hit end flag is ON (YES in S2301), two openings have been completed, so it is determined whether the small winning ending time has elapsed (S2315), and the ending time If the period has not elapsed (NO in S2315), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2315), the small hit end flag is turned off (S2316), the small hit flag is turned off (S2317), and the special figure operation status is set to "1". Set (S2318) and end the process. As a result, in the next interrupt processing, the special symbol standby processing (S1102) will be executed again as the special symbol operation processing (FIG. 20).

Note that the probability change flag and time saving flag are not switched from ON to OFF at the start of the small winning game. Further, when the small winning game ends, the game state setting process (S2121, FIG. 34) is not performed. That is, in this pachinko game machine 1, the game state is not changed before and after the execution of the small winning game.

[Specific area sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S207) following the special figure operation process (S206). In the specific area sensor detection process (S207), as shown in FIG. 35, first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401). If it is determined that there is no detection (NO in S2401), the process ends. If it is determined in S2401 that there is a detection (YES in S2401), it is determined whether the V is within the valid period (S2402). The V valid period is a period set in the V valid period setting process (S2109) in the special electric accessory process 1 (FIG. 32) described above. The V validity period is set for the first and second rounds in the jackpot game.

In addition, if it is determined in S2402 that the V validity period is in effect (YES in S2402), the V flag is turned ON (S2403), and whether or not the currently running jackpot game is a 2R jackpot (2R 3rd jackpot) is determined. (S2404). Then, if it is determined that it is not a 2R jackpot (NO in S2404), that is, if it is a 15R jackpot, a 1st V passing command is set (S2405) and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is a 2R jackpot (YES in S2404), a 2nd V passage command is set (S2406) and the process ends. The CPU of the main control board 80 transmits this V passing command to the sub-control board 90 at a predetermined timing, and the sub-control board 90 executes a game production in the production symbol display area etc. according to the type of the received V passing command. .

If it is determined in S2402 that the V is not valid (NO in S2402), the third V passing command is set without turning on the V flag (S2407), and the process ends. Note that the first V passing command is a command for causing the sub-control board 90 to perform V passing notification control. On the other hand, the second V passing command and the third V passing command are commands for not allowing the sub-control board 90 to perform V passing notification control in principle. In addition, the game control microcomputer 81 executes such specific area sensor detection processing (S207) and V validity period setting processing (S2109) as a means for switching between validity and invalidity of passage of the game ball to the specific area 39. (specific area state switching means).

[Held pitch count processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a reserved ball number process (S208) following the specific area sensor detection process (S207). In the reserved ball number processing (S208), as shown in FIG. 36, first, the number of special symbol 1 reserved balls, the number of special symbol 2 reserved balls, and the number of normal symbol reserved balls stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 is read out ( S2501). Next, data on the number of held balls (a held ball number command for transmitting the held ball number information to the sub control board 90, etc.) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502).

[Power-off monitoring processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power-off monitoring process (S209) following the pending ball count process (S208). In the power-off monitoring process (S209), as shown in FIG. 37, first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal is input (S2601), and if there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is a power-off signal input (YES in S2601), the current state of the gaming machine (whether it is fixed or not, whether it is playing a winning game or not, how many balls are on hold, and how many remaining fluctuations in fixed and time saving are there? etc.) in the RAM (S2602), turns on the power-off flag (S2603), and thereafter performs loop processing without returning to the interrupt processing (FIG. 11).

[Sub control main processing]
Next, the operation of the performance control microcomputer 91 will be explained based on FIGS. 38 to 47. Note that the counters, flags, status, buffers, etc. that appear in the explanation of the operation of the production control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (sub-control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the performance control microcomputer 91 provided in the sub-control board 90 reads out the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 38 from the ROM of the sub-control board 90 and executes it. . As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main processing, CPU initialization processing is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack settings, constant settings, CPU 92 settings, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) settings, and various flags, status, and counter resets are performed.

Subsequently, in S4002, it is determined whether the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are normal (S4002). If the result of this determination is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub-control board 90. In other words, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized. If the power-off signal is turned ON but the contents of the RAM are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. When the RAM is initialized, various flags, statuses, and counter values are reset. Note that S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (when the power is turned on), and are not executed thereafter.

In S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed updating process (S4005), the values of various performance determining random number counters are updated. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub control board 90. Note that the random numbers for determining a performance include a random number for determining a preview performance that determines a preview performance, and a random number for determining a performance symbol that determines a performance symbol. The random number updating method can be the same as the random number updating process performed by the main control board 80 described above. When updating, the random number values may be added by 2 instead of being added by 1. The random number for performance determination is acquired at a predetermined timing. This timing may be, for example, when the main control board 80 sends a control signal (starting ball command) notifying that a starting ball has arrived, or when the main control board 80 sends a control signal (starting ball entering command) notifying the start of fluctuation. This can be done when a fluctuation start command (fluctuation start command) is sent, or when a fluctuation effect pattern (to be described later) is determined. The acquired random number for effect determination is stored in a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. In this first embodiment, the random numbers for determining the preview effect include a random number for determining the conversation notice, a random number for determining the step-up notice, a random number for determining the pseudo-variation notice, a random number for determining the moving part notice, and a random number for determining the advance notice effect. The preview performance to be executed is determined using the acquired values of these random numbers for determining the preview performance and the respective preview determination tables shown in FIGS. 49 and 50.

When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100, the audio control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. Each control board (each control unit) that has received the command uses various presentation devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, panel lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14, etc.) to perform various operations according to the received command. Performances (performance symbol game performances, special game performances associated with jackpot games and small win games, etc.) are executed. The performance control microcomputer 91 then permits an interrupt (S4007). Thereafter, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 2ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

[Reception interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it has been input (S4101). If it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands sent from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4102), and the process ends. . This reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process that is executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 2 msec period is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 40, in the 2ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), first, input processing is performed to create switch data (edge data and level data) based on detection signals from the production button detection switches 63c and 63d (S4201). . Subsequently, lamp data output processing is performed to output lamp data created in 10ms timer interrupt processing, which will be described later (S4202). Next, a drive data output process is performed to create and output drive data for driving the movable decorative member 14 (S4203). Then, watchdog timer processing is performed to reset the watchdog timer (S4204).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process that is executed every time an interrupt pulse of 10 msec period is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 41, in the 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4010), first, received command analysis processing (to be described later) is performed (S4301). Next, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created in the 2ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 as switch data for the 10ms timer interrupt process (S4302). Next, a switch process is performed to set the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process (S4303). Thereafter, other processes such as creating lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the board lamp 5 and frame lamp 66) and updating random numbers for effect determination are executed (S4304).

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIGS. 42 and 43, in the received command analysis process (S4301), first, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not it has received a starting ball entry command from the main control board 80 (main control unit). S4401) If it is determined that a starting ball entry command has been received (YES in S4401), then a ball entry performance start process (S4402), which will be described later, is performed, and the process proceeds to S4403. If it is determined in S4401 that the starting ball entering command has not been received (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to S4403 without performing the ball entering performance start process.

In S4403, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation start command has been received from the main control unit (S4403), and if it is determined that a fluctuation start command has been received (YES in S4403), a fluctuation effect start process to be described later is performed (S4404) , the process moves to S4405. If it is determined in S4403 that the fluctuation start command has not been received (NO in S4403), the process proceeds to S4405 without performing the fluctuation production start processing. In S4405, it is determined whether there is an unexecuted preview performance, etc. (game performance) (S4405), and if it is determined that there is an unexecuted preview performance, etc. (YES in S4405), the preview performance etc. execution process described below is performed (S4406), and the process moves to S4407. If it is determined in S4405 that there is no unexecuted preview performance, etc. (NO in S4405), the process proceeds to S4407 without performing the preview performance, etc. execution process. Here, "unexecuted preview performance, etc." refers to a game performance that has not yet reached the execution timing, among the preview performances, etc. that have been determined and set to be executed in the preview performance, etc. setting process (S4506), etc. say. These set game effects that have not yet been executed will be executed in order when the execution timing determined for each game effect arrives.

In S4407, it is determined whether a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control unit (S4407), and if it is determined that a fluctuation stop command has been received (YES in S4407), a fluctuation production end process described below is performed (S4408), Proceed to the process of S4409. If it is determined in S4407 that the fluctuation stop command has not been received (NO in S4407), the process proceeds to S4409 without performing the fluctuation production end process.

Next, in S4409, it is determined whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control unit (S4409), and if it is determined that an opening command has been received (YES in S4409), special game effect selection processing to be described later is performed (S4410). ), the process moves to S4411. If it is determined in S4409 that the opening command has not been received (NO in S4409), the process proceeds to S4411 without performing the special game performance selection process. In S4411, it is determined whether an ending command has been received from the main control unit (S4411), and if it is determined that an ending command has been received (YES in S4411), ending effect selection processing is performed (S4412), and the processing in S4413 is performed. Transition. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4411 that the ending command has not been received (NO in S4411), the process proceeds to S4413 without performing the ending effect selection process.

Next, it is determined whether the first V passing command has been received from the main control unit (S4413), and if it is determined that the first V passing command has been received (YES in S4413), a V passing notification command is set (S4414). ), the process moves to S4415. The first V passing command is a command for notifying the sub-control board 90 from the main control board 80 that a game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the V validity period in the 15R first jackpot. When the V passing notification command is sent to the image control board 100 (image control unit) etc. in the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 reads predetermined image information from the ROM of the image control board 100. Then, characters such as "V passed!" are displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. This notifies the player that the game ball will pass through the specific area 39 and that the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game will be in a high probability state. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4413 that the first V passing command has not been received (NO in S4413), the process proceeds to S4415 without setting the V passing notification command.

Note that displaying the characters "V passing!" is one of the V passing notification modes, and other display contents (for example, displaying an object image imitating the character "V" or "certain change GET") The passage of V may be notified by displaying the characters . This makes it possible to notify the player that the gaming state after the jackpot game (special game) being executed will be a high probability state.

Subsequently, in S4415, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the second V passing command has been received from the main control section (S4415), and if it is determined that the second V passing command has not been received (NO in S4415). ), it is determined whether the third V passing command has been received (S4417). Then, if it is determined in S4415 that the second V passing command has been received (YES in S4415), and if it is determined in S4417 that the third V passing command has been received (YES in S4417), V passing occurs. A non-notification command is set (S4416), and the process moves to S4418. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4417 that the third V passing command has not been received (NO in S4417), the process proceeds to S4418 without setting the V passing non-notification command. In S4418, as other processing, processing based on received commands other than the above-mentioned commands (for example, normal symbol fluctuation start command and normal symbol fluctuation stop command) is performed, and the processing ends. Here, the 2nd V passing command is a command for notifying the sub-control board 90 from the main control board 80 that a game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the V validity period in the 2R 3rd jackpot. Further, the third V passing command is a command for notifying the sub-control board 90 from the main control board 80 that a game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the V invalid period such as during a small hit.

When the V passing non-notification command is sent to the image control board 100 etc. in the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 displays a message such as "V passing!" on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The display is controlled to a screen where there is no display of characters indicating that V has been passed (that is, a screen where there is no notification that V has passed). In other words, the V passing non-notification mode is set. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in the 2R third jackpot or small win, the player is not notified of this fact.

Note that the command set in the specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35) described above may be only the first V passing command, and the second V passing command and the third V passing command may not be set. In this case, in the received command analysis process (S4301), the above-mentioned steps S4415 to S4417 are not executed. Even with this configuration, it is possible to provide a pachinko game machine in which the player is notified of this only when V passes during the V validity period in the 15R first jackpot. In other words, if no performance is to be made to notify of V passing, it is not necessary to set a command (V passing non-notifying command). However, it is possible to increase the stability of image control by setting a command and controlling the image control board 100 based on the command as in this embodiment.

[Process to start production when entering the ball]
The ball entry performance start process (S4402) is a process executed when a starting ball entering command indicating that a ball has entered the starting port is received from the main control unit. Display control (control regarding changes in the number of displays and the display mode of performance holds) of the effect holds (first effect hold 9a and second effect hold 9b) displayed on the display screen 7a, and when the ball enters the starting hole. Sometimes, a so-called pre-read effect (also referred to as "pre-effect" or "pre-notification") is performed based on the acquired information obtained by the main control unit. Note that the pre-read performance is a preview performance that starts a performance (game performance) before starting the variable display of performance symbols (special symbols) that indicate the result of a predetermined special symbol propriety determination. In other words, the look-ahead performance is a variable display of a performance pattern (special pattern) that is executed before the start of the variable display of a performance pattern (special pattern) (also referred to as "the variation") that indicates the result of a predetermined special pattern propriety judgment. (also referred to as "prior variation"). In addition, a preview performance (including a pre-reading performance) means that the result of the fluctuating display of a performance symbol (special symbol) that indicates the result of a predetermined special symbol correctness determination is a jackpot (jackpot mode/stop display at the jackpot symbol) This is an effect that indicates (suggests) the possibility before the fluctuating display of the effect symbol (special symbol) ends.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44, in the ball entry performance start process (S4402), first, in S5001, a process is performed to turn on a specific flag, and the process moves to S5002. Here, the "specific flag" of the first embodiment indicates a state (high This is a flag indicating the load status. This "specific flag" is turned ON when the ball entry performance start process is executed, and is turned OFF when the ball entry performance start process is completed. That is, in the first embodiment, during the execution of the performance start process when entering a ball, the processing amount of the control related to the game performance (performance control process, preview performance control process) of the sub-control unit (game performance control unit) is less than the predetermined amount. It is also a period with a large number of people. In the first embodiment, the advance notice determination table used in the advance notice effect setting process, which will be described later, is different depending on the state (ON or OFF) of this "specific flag". Note that the state in which the specific flag is ON is also referred to as a "high load state" or "second control state," and the state in which the specific flag is OFF is also referred to as a "low load state" or "first control state."

Next, in S5002, the performance control microcomputer 91 performs a preliminary performance determination random number acquisition process to acquire a preliminary performance determination random number for preliminary performance determination (S5002), and proceeds to the process of S5003. At the timing when the starting ball entry command is received from the main control unit 80, the process of S5002 is performed and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from a random number for pre-performance determination (not shown). In addition, in a pre-presentation determination process (S5005) to be described later, it is determined whether or not to execute the pre-presentation based on the obtained value, and if so, the manner of execution. In S5003, the performance control microcomputer 91 analyzes the starting ball entry command received from the main control section, and moves to the process of S5004. The starting ball entry command includes a variation pattern specifying command (information that specifies the variation pattern to be executed) that can specify the variation pattern to be selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. ing. In addition, reservation information that specifies the number of acquired information (number of memories, number of reservations) currently stored in the first special symbol reservation storage section 85a and the second special symbol reservation storage section 85b, and the current gaming state can be specified. It includes game state information to be executed, determination results of the first special symbol validity determination or second special symbol validity determination (preliminary determination results), symbol information specifying the winning type, and the like.

In S5004, a table for determining the advance performance is set (S5004), and the set advance performance determination table, the information included in the starting ball entry command, and the random number for determining the advance performance obtained in S5002 are used. Based on this, it is determined whether or not to perform the preliminary performance, and if so, which performance mode of the preliminary performance is to be performed (S5005), and the process proceeds to S5006.

In S5006, the display control of the effect pending (first effect pending and second effect pending) displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is performed, and the process proceeds to S5007. Specifically, the number of acquired information stored in the first special figure reservation storage section 85a and the second special figure reservation storage section 85b is calculated based on the reservation information analyzed in the starting ball entry command analysis process (S5003). In order to show it to the player, control is performed to display a first effect pending and a second effect pending which show the same number as the number of stored acquired information. This allows the player to easily grasp the current number of pending games. In addition, by changing the display mode of the first effect pending and the second effect pending, or by making the display mode of the first effect pending and the second effect pending a special display mode different from the normal display mode, When indicating the possibility that the result of the fluctuating display of the performance symbol related to performance suspension will be a specific result (jackpot) before starting the fluctuating display of the performance symbol (when performing a preliminary performance), the performance of S5006 Corresponding display control processing is performed in the hold display processing.

In S5007, the specific flag is turned OFF, and the processing for starting the effect upon entering the ball is completed. By determining that this specific flag is OFF, it is possible to determine that the performance start process upon ball entry is not being executed, that is, that the amount of control processing related to the game performance performed by the sub-control unit is a predetermined amount. It is possible. Here, whether "the amount of control processing related to game production is a predetermined amount" means whether or not the amount of control processing is less than a predetermined threshold (the amount of control processing is within a predetermined range). Rather than measuring the amount of control processing during execution, a specific control process (in Example 1, ``Processing to start production when ball enters'') that generally requires a large amount of control processing (also simply referred to as ``processing amount'') is being executed. This can be easily determined by determining whether or not it is. Therefore, when a specific predetermined control process is being performed, it is assumed that the amount of control processing related to game production is greater than the predetermined amount, and the corresponding control process for the high load state is executed. do. In addition, as another aspect, a measuring means for actually measuring the load of the CPU of the sub-control unit is provided, and when the value (load) measured by the measuring means exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the corresponding high-load state The control process may also be executed.

[Variable effect start processing]
As shown in FIG. 45, in the variable performance start process (S4404), first, in S4501, the performance control microcomputer 91 acquires a performance determination random number such as a preview performance determination random number or a performance design determination random number. Performs acquisition processing (S4501). Specifically, in this embodiment, the random numbers for determining the preview performance include a random number for determining the conversation preview (also referred to as a "random number for determining the first preview performance") and a random number for determining the step-up notice ("random number for determining the second preview performance"). (also referred to as), a random number for determining a pseudo-variation notice (also referred to as a "random number for determining a third preview performance"), a random number for determining a moving part notice (also referred to as a "random number for determining a fourth preview performance"), and a random number for determining a prior notice performance At the timing when the fluctuation start command is received from the main control unit 80, the process of S4501 is performed to obtain a predetermined value (obtained information) from each random number. will be obtained. In addition, in a setting process (S4506) for advance notice effects, which will be described later, advance notice effects, etc. to be executed in conjunction with the variable display of the effect symbols (special symbols) are determined based on the acquired value.

Next, in S4502, the variation start command is analyzed by the performance control microcomputer 91 (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern designation command (information specifying a variation pattern) that specifies the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The information specifying the variation pattern includes variation pattern information (P1 to P17) shown in FIG. 9, gaming state information specifying the current gaming state, first special symbol validity determination or second special symbol validity determination. The determination result and symbol information specifying the winning type are included (see FIG. 8). The variable pattern information, game state information, symbol information, etc. can be used in other processes other than the variable performance start process to be executed thereafter.

Next, in S4503, the production control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4503). The mode status is for determining the production mode to be executed. The mode status is set to any value from "1" to "4", and each value is assigned to the production mode A to D.

Here, the performance mode is a performance mode on the image display device 7, and when the performance mode is different, part or all of the performance mode of the game performance such as the advance notice performance and the reach performance will be different. Specifically, the images displayed on the image display device 7 are different, such as the characters, items, background images, and pending symbols that appear, and the performance symbol game performance is also executed in a manner according to the performance mode. Further, when providing a plurality of game performances (notice performance, reach performance, etc.), different game performances may be made possible depending on the performance mode. In this embodiment, production mode A is executed when controlled to a high-accuracy, high-base state, and production mode B is executed when controlled to a low-accuracy, high-base state, or when controlled to a high-accuracy, high-base state. The production mode C is executed when the performance mode C is controlled to a low-accuracy/high-base state. Furthermore, the performance mode D is executed when the game is controlled to a low-accuracy, low-base state. Therefore, by checking which of the production modes A to D the player can guess or recognize the current gaming state. Further, each of the performance modes A to D may have a plurality of performance modes (performance modes). For example, the production mode D executed in a low-accuracy, low-base state may include a plurality of production modes in which at least some of the appearing characters, items, background images, reserved symbols, etc. are different. This makes it possible to prevent the player from getting bored with the game in a low-accuracy, low-base state, and to maintain the player's interest in the game.

Further, the production mode B is executed when the game is controlled to be in a high-accuracy high base state or a low-accuracy high base state. Therefore, in production mode B, even if the player checks the production mode, he or she may be able to predict whether the probability state of special symbol validity judgment is high probability state or low probability state, but cannot accurately predict whether the probability state for special symbol validity judgment is high probability state or low probability state. It is difficult to grasp. In that sense, production mode B can be said to be a probability non-information mode.

Next, in S4504, a process for determining a variable performance pattern (also referred to as a "performance pattern") for the image display device 7, board lamp 5, movable decorative member 14, etc. controlled by the performance control microcomputer 91 is performed. Set the table (S4504). Specifically, as a table for determining the fluctuation performance pattern, a performance symbol variation mode determination table for determining the fluctuation mode of the performance symbol is created based on the variation pattern designation command received from the main control unit 80, although it is not shown in the figure. Set. In this embodiment, different performance symbol variation mode determination tables are set depending on the game state and performance mode.

Next, in S4505, based on the variable effect pattern table set in S4504, a variable effect pattern that is compatible with the specified variable pattern and that corresponds to the effect mode indicated by the referenced mode status is selected (S4505). In addition, in S4505, among the variable performance patterns, the variation mode of the performance symbols displayed in the performance symbol display area 7b (the mode of performance symbol game performance) is mainly determined. As a result, in the production symbol game production, when performing a reach production (design game production with reach), when performing a character production using a specific character (character production symbol game production), when performing a reach production A case where character performance is not executed (ready-to-reach non-performance symbol game performance) is set.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment has the variation modes (reach types) of the production symbols as reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as "SP reach") A, super reach B, and super reach. Reach C and character effects are set, and in S4505, it is determined which of these effects to perform or not to perform based on the effect pattern variation mode determination table (this is also called "normal variation"). ) is determined. In addition, these reach performances (including reach, super reach, and character performances) differ in part or all of the production mode, and with the fluctuating display of the performance symbols, it is possible to execute a variety of reach performances. This can prevent players from getting bored with the game.

When a ready-to-win effect symbol game performance is executed, any ready-to-win performance is set based on the variation pattern designation command and the performance symbol variation mode determination table. In addition, when a reach effect symbol game production is executed, when reach A, reach B, or reach C (also referred to as "normal reach") is executed, the "reach flag" is turned ON and the "super reach flag" is set. is turned OFF, and when Super Reach A, Super Reach B, or Super Reach C is executed, the ``Super Reach Flag'' (also referred to as ``SP Reach Flag'') is turned ON and the ``Reach Flag'' is turned OFF. Furthermore, when the reach effect symbol game performance is not executed, the "reach flag" and the "super reach flag" are turned OFF. The states of these flags are determined and the advance notification effect described later is performed.

Here, when a super reach effect is executed as a game effect, the possibility of a jackpot is set to be higher than when a normal reach effect is executed. In other words, the super reach performance can be said to be a game performance with higher jackpot reliability (possibility of hitting the jackpot, possibility of executing a jackpot game) compared to the reach (normal reach) performance. Next, in S4506, a setting process such as a preview effect, which will be described later, is performed. In the preview performance setting process (S4506), based on the random number for determining the performance obtained in S4501, among the variable performance patterns, which of the following preview performance types to perform is mainly determined. Determine. In addition, a performance pattern to be stopped and displayed (also referred to as a "stop performance pattern") is determined. Through these processes (S4505 and S4506), a variable performance pattern is determined.

Next, in S4507, a variable performance start command is set to start the performance symbol game performance etc. based on the variable performance pattern selected in S4505 and S4506 (S4507), and the variable performance start process is ended. Further, when the variable effect start command set in S4505 is sent to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 transfers a predetermined effect image from the ROM of the image control board 100. The symbols are read out and the performance symbol game performance is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

In addition, the performance symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the performance symbol game performance is the double of an odd numbered symbol such as "777" when the result of the special symbol validity judgment is the 15R first jackpot, and when it is the 15R second jackpot. is considered to be the zero of an even number pattern such as "666". In addition, when there is a reach or miss, one of the three production symbols such as "787" is different from the other production symbols, and when there is no reach, there are three productions such as "635". A winning combination is selected in which at least one performance pattern among the symbols is different from the other performance patterns. Further, when there is a 2R third jackpot or small hit, a predetermined chance number such as "135" or a special symbol for the 2R third jackpot or small win such as "33☆" may be stopped and displayed. That is, the same effect pattern is stopped and displayed for the 2R third jackpot and the small hit. Therefore, the player cannot determine whether the player has hit the 2R third specific jackpot or the small hit just by checking the performance symbols that are stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the above-described manner of stopping and displaying the performance symbols is just an example, and what is stopped and displayed as the stop performance symbol when a jackpot is achieved can be changed as appropriate.

(Chance period announcement performance)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 46 and 47, a description will be given of how the game performance is executed (the performance mode and its notification mode) in a predetermined game state (for example, low-probability, low-base state). FIG. 46(a) shows a scene in which a variable display of a predetermined performance symbol (special symbol) is being executed. As shown in FIG. 46(a), in the center of the display screen 7a, three performance symbols 8 (8L, 8C, 8R) are displayed variably in the vertical direction. Further, a first performance pending display area 9c (first performance pending display section) is provided at the lower left of the display screen 7a. Furthermore, in the variable pattern display area 9e at the center of the lower part of the display screen 7a, one variable pattern 9f is displayed as an "O" pattern that is slightly larger than the first performance reservation 9a. In this variable pattern display area 9e, a variable pattern 9f indicating that variable display is currently being executed is displayed. Depending on the display mode of the variable symbol 9f, the result of the variable display currently being executed may indicate the possibility of a jackpot (the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed).

Furthermore, the gaming machine of this embodiment has a "mountain mode" in which a mountain pattern is displayed on the background pattern 215 as a production mode in the low-accuracy, low-base state. FIG. 46(a) shows a scene where "mountain mode" is being executed as the production mode. In addition, at the top of the display screen 7a, depending on the gaming situation (judgment or predetermined time), the current production mode, explanation of the gaming method, explanation of the gaming production (jackpot reliability, etc.), Explanation of whether or not the situation is close to a jackpot (whether or not a game performance with a high probability of a jackpot is executed, or whether pending information with a high probability of a jackpot is stored) A game information display section 210 (identification pattern display section) capable of displaying ")" is provided.

In FIG. 46(a), the game information display section 210 displays text information of "mountain mode" (first game information 211a, game information 211) indicating the performance mode being executed, and this first game information 211a. A display direction suggestion display 212 indicating a variable display direction (moving display direction) is displayed. In addition, in FIG. 46(a), the first game information 211a (“mountain mode”) and the display direction suggestion display 212 are scrolled (variable display , moving display).

FIG. 46(b) shows a scene after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from FIG. 46(a) while the same variable display as in FIG. 46(a) is being executed. In addition, in FIG. 46(b), the display mode is continued in which the characters "mountain mode" (game information 211) indicating the production mode being executed on the game information display section 210 are moved and displayed in the left direction. In addition, a ball enters the first starting port 20 at a timing after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the scene shown in FIG. ) is stored, and the first effect pending display area 9c displays a first effect pending 9a (pending pattern) indicating that newly acquired information has been acquired. The first effect pending (pending pattern) displayed in FIG. 46(b) is displayed in the normal mode 9s (first pending pattern). In addition, in FIG. 46(a), unconsumed acquisition information (pending information) for which the fluctuation start condition is not met is not stored, and in FIG. 46(b), unconsumed acquisition information for which the fluctuation start condition is not met is stored. This indicates that one piece of information (pending information) is stored.

FIG. 46(c) shows a scene after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from FIG. 46(b) during execution of the same variable display as FIG. 46(b). In FIG. 46(c), a ball enters the first starting port 20 at a timing after a predetermined time has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 46(b), and the acquired information (for special symbol validity determination Various information such as random numbers) are stored, and a first effect pending 9a (pending pattern) indicating that newly acquired information has been acquired is displayed in the first effect pending display area 9c. It also shows that two pieces of unconsumed acquisition information (pending information) are stored. The first effect pending 9a (pending pattern) newly displayed in FIG. 46(c) is displayed in a special mode 9t (first special mode, second pending pattern). The first performance hold in the special mode has a pattern imitating the sun, and has a display mode different from the display mode for the first effect hold in the normal mode.

In addition, the display mode of the first effect pending is whether or not the acquired information is a jackpot (whether there is a high possibility of a jackpot, whether or not to execute a game effect with high reliability of a jackpot (reach effect or preview effect)). It is determined by the judgment, and the first effect pending in the special mode is a display mode indicating that there is a higher possibility of hitting the jackpot than the first effect pending in the normal mode. Therefore, when the first effect suspension in the special mode is displayed, the player's expectation for a jackpot increases and his/her interest in the game increases.

In addition, FIG. 46(c) shows that (the entry into the first starting gate) is based on the fact that the first performance hold 9a of the special mode indicating high jackpot reliability is displayed (also referred to as "the change condition has been established"). This shows a scene in which the display information on the game information display section 210 at the top of the display screen 7a has changed based on the acquired information (special acquired information with high jackpot reliability) based on the ball). When this change condition is satisfied, the display content, display mode, display direction, and display speed of the game information 211 (identification pattern) that has been displayed on the game information display section 210 changes.

Specifically, before the change condition is established, the first game information 211a (the characters "Mountain Mode", the first identification pattern) is displayed in a predetermined size (first size) and moves in a predetermined direction (leftward, first direction) at a predetermined display speed (first display speed) (see FIG. 46(b) and the like). In contrast, when the change condition is established, the second game information 211b (the characters "Mountain Chance", the second identification pattern) is displayed in a size different from the predetermined size (a size larger than the predetermined size, second size). In addition, the second game information 211b is displayed and moves in a direction different from the predetermined direction (rightward, second direction). In addition, the second game information 211b is displayed and moves at a display speed different from the predetermined display speed (a display speed faster than the predetermined display speed, the second display speed). In addition, the position and display size of the display area of the game information display unit also change before and after the change condition is established.

In this way, when the change conditions are satisfied, the display content (displayed characters), display mode (display size, display font), etc. of the game information 211 displayed on the game information display section 210 (identification pattern display section), Since the display direction (movement direction) and display speed change, the player can reliably notice that the changing condition has been met. In addition, when the change condition is satisfied, that is, when special acquired information with high jackpot reliability is stored based on the ball entering the first starting port, when the special acquisition information with high jackpot reliability is Since the game performance (reach performance and preview performance) is executed (with a high possibility that the result will be a specific result), the player's expectations for a jackpot will increase when the display format of the game information display section changes. , increase interest in games.

In addition, in this embodiment, based on the establishment of the change condition, the display content (displayed characters), display mode (display size, display font), display direction (movement direction) of game information displayed on the game information display section, display direction (movement direction), etc. ) and the display speed, but it is not necessary to change all of these. By changing at least one element, it is possible to make the player recognize that a game performance with high jackpot reliability will be executed (that the situation is such that there is a high possibility that a jackpot will be executed).

In addition, as a game performance executed in conjunction with the variable display of performance symbols, there is a game performance (first game performance) in which the jackpot reliability is a performance with a predetermined reliability (first performance), and a game performance with a predetermined reliability. A game performance (second game performance) that executes a performance (second performance) with higher reliability than that of the second game performance. Also, as the first performance hold (performance hold), when a special mode of performance hold is displayed, the fluctuating display of the performance symbols related to the performance hold is more effective than when a normal mode of performance hold is displayed. Accordingly, it is assumed that there is a high possibility that a game performance (second game performance) that executes a highly reliable performance (second performance) will be executed.

Furthermore, the acquired information corresponding to the performance suspension in the normal mode may be referred to as "first acquired information", and the acquired information corresponding to the performance suspension in the special mode may be referred to as "second acquired information". According to this, when the first acquired information is stored, along with the variable display related to the first acquired information, a game performance (first performance) in which a performance with a jackpot reliability of a predetermined reliability is executed (first performance) is performed. 1 game effect) is executed (the possibility of execution is higher than when the second acquired information is stored), and the second acquired information is stored, along with the fluctuating display related to the second acquired information, Execute a game performance (second game performance) that has a high reliability higher than a predetermined reliability (the probability of execution is higher than when the first acquired information is stored) ).

FIG. 46(d) shows a scene where the fluctuating display shown in FIG. 46(c) has ended and the three production symbols are stopped and displayed as a losing symbol of "357" (losing symbol combination). Further, in the game information display section 210 at the top of the display screen, the second game information 211b continues to be displayed moving in a manner in which the change condition is satisfied, as in FIG. 46(c).

FIG. 46(e) shows a scene where the next variable display shown in FIG. 46(d) is started. Further, among the stored unconsumed acquired information, the oldest acquired information (acquired information corresponding to normal mode 9s in FIG. 46(d)) is being displayed in a variable manner. Along with this, in FIG. 46(e), the first effect pending 9a of the normal mode 9s (first pending symbol) displayed at the position of pending 1 is changed to the normal mode 9v (first pending symbol) in the variable symbol display area 9e. The variable pattern 9f of the variable pattern) is shifted and displayed. In addition, the first performance hold 9a (hold pattern) of the special mode 9t (first special mode, second hold pattern) that was displayed in the hold 2 position is shifted to the hold 1 position while maintaining the display mode. has been done. Further, in the game information display section 210 at the top of the display screen, the second game information 211b continues to be displayed moving in a manner in which the change condition is satisfied, as in FIG. 46(c).

FIG. 46(f) shows a scene where the next variable display shown in FIG. 46(e) is started. Furthermore, among the stored unconsumed acquired information, a variable display is being executed regarding the oldest acquired information (acquired information corresponding to special mode 9t in FIG. 46(e)). Along with this, in FIG. 46(f), the first performance hold 9a of the special mode 9t (first special mode, second hold pattern) that was displayed at the position of hold 1 is specially displayed in the variable pattern display area 9e. It is shifted and displayed as a variable pattern 9f of mode 9w (first special mode, second variable pattern). By setting the display mode of this variable symbol 9f to a special mode, it is shown that the possibility that the result of the variable display currently being executed will be a jackpot (stop display at the jackpot symbol) is higher than in the normal mode. . Further, in the game information display section 210 at the top of the display screen, the second game information 211b continues to be displayed moving in a manner in which the change condition is satisfied, as in FIG. 46(c).

Further, the fluctuating display started in FIG. 46(f) is the acquired information that triggered the change in the display mode of the gaming information 211 displayed on the gaming information display section 210, that is, the triggered the establishment of the change condition. This is a fluctuation display related to. Therefore, the chance display (display of the second game information 211b) shown in the game information display section 210 is a display indicating that the result of the variable display executed in FIG. 46(f) is likely to be a jackpot. .

FIG. 47(g) shows a scene after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from FIG. 46(f) during execution of the same variable display as FIG. 46(f). In FIG. 47(g), both the left performance symbol 8L and the right performance symbol 8R are stopped and displayed at the "7" symbol (matching symbol, reach symbol 216), and the middle performance symbol 8C continues to be displayed in a variable manner, so-called reach. The scene shows the situation. Further, in the game information display section 210 at the top of the display screen, the second game information 211b continues to be displayed moving in a manner in which the change condition is satisfied, similar to FIG. 46(c). In addition, in order to clearly indicate to the player that the currently executed variable display is a variable display related to the acquired information that triggered the establishment of the change condition, the game information display section and/or the display mode of the game information may be changed. , may be different from FIG. 46(e) (for example, color change, brightness change, display mode change, etc.).

FIG. 47(h) shows a scene after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from FIG. 47(g) while the same variable display as in FIG. 47(g) is being executed. Further, FIG. 47(h) shows a scene where the battle reach 217 is selected as the ready-to-reach effect (game effect) executed in conjunction with the ready-to-reach mode established in FIG. 47(g). At the top of the display screen, a reach type display section 214 is provided in which the type (name) of the game performance to be executed is displayed, and the words "Battle Reach" are displayed. Further, a “7” symbol, which is a reach symbol 216, is displayed on the left and right upper portions of the display screen. In the battle reach 217, an ally character 218 and an enemy character 219 engage in a battle, and when the ally character wins against the enemy character, it becomes a jackpot, and when the ally character cannot defeat (defeats) the enemy character, it becomes a jackpot. It is a game performance.

In addition, the battle reach 217 (second game performance) is a reach performance that has a relatively high jackpot reliability (notifies the player of this fact) among the plurality of reach performances (game performances) that this gaming machine has. Therefore, it has a reach performance (first game performance, normal reach) that has a lower jackpot reliability (notifies the player of this) than the battle reach 217 (second game performance). When the above-mentioned "mountain chance" is executed ("mountain chance" is displayed on the game information display section), reach effects (battle reach, etc.) with high reliability of jackpot (notifying the player) will be executed. The execution is confirmed (the player is notified).

In addition, based on the fact that the battle reach with high jackpot reliability suggested by the "mountain chance" will be executed, the game information display section 210 that was displaying the "mountain chance" will stop displaying the "mountain chance" and display it. A battle reach is executed using almost the entire screen (game performance display section) (also using the display area that was displaying the game information display section).

In FIG. 47(i), the ally character wins in the battle reach shown in FIG. 47(h), the variable display ends, and the three production symbols are "777" jackpot symbol 220 (jackpot symbol combination, hit notification production). ) shows the scene where the display is stopped. In addition, in this execution mode, a mode in which a "mountain chance" is displayed and a jackpot is achieved as a result of battle reach has been explained. However, it is not always necessary to hit the jackpot, but there may also be a case where a "mountain chance" is displayed and a battle reach or other reach effect is executed, resulting in a loss.

Further, FIG. 47(j) shows a scene in which "mountain mode", which is the first game information 211a, is displayed (moving display) on the game information display section 210. In FIG. 47(j), there is no effect pattern being displayed in a variable manner, and no unconsumed acquired information is stored. The first game information 211a (first identification symbol) is game information that can be displayed even in a situation where such a variable display is not performed. On the other hand, the "mountain chance" which is the second game information 211b (second identification symbol) is in a state where a variable display is being executed or where unconsumed acquired information is stored (at least when a variable display is being executed). state), the game information can be displayed. That is, in a situation where the variable display of performance symbols is not executed, the second game information 211b (second identification symbol) is not executed.

Next, another execution mode for changing the display of the game information 211 will be described using FIGS. 47(k) and (l). FIG. 47(k) shows a scene in which a variable display of a predetermined performance symbol (special symbol) is being executed. As shown in FIG. 47(k), in the center of the display screen 7a, three performance symbols 8 (8L, 8C, 8R) are displayed variably in the vertical direction. In addition, a first performance pending display area 9c (first performance pending display area) at the lower left of the display screen 7a is provided, and three first performance pending display areas 9c (first performance pending display area) are provided to indicate that three pieces of unconsumed acquisition information are stored. Performance pending 9a is displayed. These three first effect holds 9a each fly at a predetermined speed (fifth display speed) so that a pattern imitating an airplane (hold pattern) draws a circle counterclockwise (fifth direction). (Moving display) display mode. Note that the first effect pending 9a of the pattern imitating an airplane (the pending pattern) is set as the second normal mode 9ss (normal mode, first pending pattern).

The first effect suspension 9a (second normal mode 9ss) that flies (displays moving) at a predetermined speed (fifth display speed) in the direction of drawing a circle counterclockwise (fifth direction) is based on the result of the validity judgment ( The fifth game information 211e (first identification pattern) is capable of suggesting (notifying) the player about the reliability of the jackpot, the contents of the performance to be executed, the increased expectation of the jackpot, etc. Further, the effect pending display area 9c in which the fifth game information 211e is displayed is used as a game information display section.

Furthermore, in the variable pattern display area 9e at the center of the lower part of the display screen 7a, one variable pattern 9f is displayed as an "airplane" pattern which is slightly larger than the first performance reservation 9a. In this variable pattern display area 9e, a variable pattern 9f indicating that variable display is currently being executed is displayed in a second normal mode 9vv (normal mode, first variable pattern). Depending on the display mode of the variable symbol 9f, the result of the variable display currently being executed may indicate the possibility of a jackpot (the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed).

In addition to the "mountain mode", the gaming machine of this embodiment has an "airplane mode" in which flying objects such as airplanes and rockets are displayed as characters as performance modes in the low-accuracy, low-base state. There is. FIG. 47(k) shows a scene where "airplane mode" is being executed as the production mode. In addition, a game information display section 210 (identification pattern display section) is provided at the top of the display screen 7a, and text information of "Airplane mode" ( Third game information 211c, game information 211), and a display direction suggestion display 212 indicating a changing display direction (movement display direction) of the third game information 211c are displayed. In addition, in FIG. 47(k), the third game information 211c ("Airplane mode") and the display direction suggestion display 212 are scrolled (variable display , moving display).

FIG. 47(l) shows a scene after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from FIG. 47(k) during execution of the same variable display as FIG. 47(k). In FIG. 47(l), a ball enters the first starting port 20 at a timing after a predetermined time has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 47(k), and the acquired information (for special symbol validity determination Various information such as random numbers, special acquisition information) are stored, and a first effect hold 9a (hold pattern) is added to the position of hold 4 in the first effect hold display area 9c to indicate that newly acquired information has been stored. Displayed. It also shows that four pieces of unconsumed acquired information (pending information) have been stored.

In addition, based on the fact that the first performance hold 9a (hold pattern) is newly displayed at the position of the hold 4 in FIG. 47(l), the newly displayed first effect hold 9a and the All of the first performance hold 9a of hold 1 to hold 3 that were being displayed are displayed in the second special mode 9tt (special mode, second hold pattern). In other words, all the first performance holds displayed in the first performance hold display area (game information display section) are displayed in the second special mode 9tt (special mode, second hold pattern).

The first performance hold of the second special mode 9tt is a design imitating a rocket, and is displayed at a different display speed (sixth display Display moving at speed). In addition, the first performance hold (second hold pattern) of the second special mode 9tt has a different display mode (airplane, rocket) from the display mode of the first effect hold (first hold pattern) of the second normal mode 9ss. be done.

The first performance hold 9a (second special mode 9tt) that flies (moves and displays) in the vertical direction (sixth direction) at a predetermined speed (sixth display speed) is based on the result of the judgment (jackpot reliability) and execution. The sixth game information 211f (second identification pattern) is capable of suggesting (notifying) the player about the content of the performance to be played, the increased expectation of a jackpot, etc. Further, the effect pending display area 9c in which the sixth game information 211f is displayed is used as a game information display section.

Furthermore, based on the display of the first performance hold of the second special mode 9tt, the variable pattern 9f displayed in the variable pattern display area 9e also changes to the second normal mode 9vv (normal mode, first effect) of the airplane pattern. (variable pattern) to a second special mode 9ww (special mode, second variable pattern) of a rocket pattern.

In addition, the display mode of the first effect pending is whether or not the acquired information is a jackpot (whether there is a high possibility of a jackpot, whether or not to execute a game effect with high reliability of a jackpot (reach effect or preview effect)). Determined by judgment. The first effect pending in the second special mode (special mode) is a display mode indicating that there is a higher possibility of hitting the jackpot than the first effect pending in the second normal mode (normal mode). Therefore, when the first effect suspension of the second special mode (special mode) is displayed, the player's expectations for the jackpot are increased and his/her interest in the game is increased.

In addition, based on the fact that the first effect pending 9a of the second special mode 9tt, which indicates high jackpot reliability, is displayed (also referred to as "change condition has been established") (based on the ball entering the first starting hole) This shows a scene where the display information on the game information display section 210 at the top of the display screen 7a has changed based on the acquired information (special acquired information with high jackpot reliability) being stored. When this change condition is satisfied, the display content, display mode, display direction, and display speed of the game information 211 (identification pattern) that has been displayed on the game information display section 210 changes.

Specifically, before the change condition is established, the third game information 211c (the characters "Airplane mode", the first identification pattern) is a predetermined size (third size) and is moved in a predetermined direction (leftward, first direction). , is displayed moving at a predetermined display speed (third display speed) (see FIG. 47(k), etc.). On the other hand, if the change condition is satisfied, the fourth game information 211d (the words "Rocket Chance", the second identification pattern) is a size different from the predetermined size (a size larger than the predetermined size, a fourth size). is displayed. Further, the fourth game information 211d is displayed moving in a direction different from the predetermined direction (rightward direction, second direction). Further, the fourth game information 211d is displayed moving at a display speed different from the predetermined display speed (a display speed faster than the predetermined display speed, the fourth display speed). Further, the position and display size of the display area of the game information display section also change before and after the change condition is satisfied.

In addition, in the above-mentioned execution mode and this execution mode, the game information (the first game information and the second game information, or the third game information and the fourth game information) is displayed so as to partially overlap before and after the change condition is established. This shows how it is displayed in the area. Instead of this mode, game information (first game information and second game information, or third game information and fourth game information) may be displayed in completely different display areas before and after the change condition is established. good.

In this way, in this execution mode, based on the fulfillment of the change condition, not only the game information displayed in the game information display section at the top of the display screen, but also the effect pending (pending pattern) displayed in the effect pending display area. ), the display mode (character type), display direction (movement direction), and display speed are changed, so the player can reliably notice that the change condition has been met.

In addition, when the change condition is satisfied, that is, when special acquired information with high jackpot reliability is stored based on the ball entering the first starting port, when the special acquisition information with high jackpot reliability is A game performance (likely a reach performance or a preview performance) with a high possibility that the result will be a specific result is executed. According to this execution mode, it is possible to notify the player in advance that a game performance with a high jackpot reliability will be executed before the game performance is executed, thereby making it possible to surely make the player aware of the fact that the game performance will be executed. Furthermore, this allows the player to reliably recognize changes in the display mode of the game information display section and the effect pending display area, heighten expectations for a jackpot, and increase interest in the game.

In addition, in this embodiment, based on the establishment of the change condition, the display content (displayed characters) of the game information and performance suspension (suspended pattern) displayed in the game information display section and the performance suspension display area, the display mode ( Although the display size, display font, character), display direction (movement direction), and display speed are changed, it is not necessary to change all of these. By changing at least one element, it is possible to make the player recognize that a game production with high jackpot reliability will be executed (that the situation is such that there is a high possibility that a jackpot will be executed). Further, either one of the game information display section and the effect pending display area may be changed. In addition, there is an execution mode in which both the game information display section and the performance pending display area are changed, and an execution mode in which either one of the game information display section and the performance pending display area is changed, and an execution mode in which both are changed. It may be possible to notify a higher jackpot reliability than an execution mode in which one of the two is changed.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 48 to 51, the display mode of the effect suspension (suspension pattern) of the second embodiment will be explained. In Example 1, by pre-determining (determining) the acquired information acquired based on the ball entering the starting port, the display mode of the effect pending (suspended pattern) is displayed in a special mode different from the normal mode, The manner in which the moving speed and moving direction of the pending (pending symbols) are changed has been explained. In Example 2, in addition to or in place of this display mode,
By pre-determining (determining) the acquired information acquired based on the ball entering the starting port (first starting port or second starting port), the display position of the pending symbol is changed based on the result of the preliminary determination. This makes it possible to inform the player of the reliability of a jackpot in an easy-to-understand manner, and to inform the player that the conditions for generating a game effect have been met in an easy-to-understand manner.

FIG. 48 shows the display mode of the performance pending display section 230 (game information display section) in which the performance pending 231 (pending symbols, memory symbols) is displayed, a plurality of display modes of the performance pending 231, and the display mode of the performance pending 231 that is the performance pending. An example of a mode displayed on the display unit 230 is shown. As shown in FIG. 48(a), the effect pending display section 230 (game information display section) is shaped like a triple circle target. In addition, the outermost display position (display position away from the center) of the effect pending display section 230 imitating a triple circle target is set as the first position 232 (for example, the first display section), and the middle display position is set as the second display position. A position 233 (eg, second display section) is set, and the innermost display position (center display position) is set as a third position 234 (eg, third display section).

The effect pending displayed corresponding to the acquired information acquired and stored based on the ball entering the starting port is determined from the first position 232 to the third position 234 of the effect pending display section 230 based on the preliminary determination result. (at a predetermined position or any position) in a predetermined display mode. In the second embodiment, when the display mode of the effect pending 231 is the same, it is better to display the effect pending 231 at a position closer to the center of the effect pending display section 230 than when it is displayed at a position farther from the center. , indicates a high possibility of executing a jackpot game (jackpot reliability). That is, when the display mode of the effect pending 231 is the same, displaying the effect pending in the second position 233 indicates a higher possibility of executing a jackpot game than displaying the effect pending in the first position 232, Displaying the performance hold at the third position 234 rather than displaying the performance hold at the second position 233 notifies you of the higher possibility of executing the jackpot game.

In addition, this performance hold display section 230 includes a first storage position 230a corresponding to hold 1, a second storage position 230b corresponding to hold 2, a third storage position 230c corresponding to hold 3, and a fourth storage position 230c corresponding to hold 4. They are respectively displayed at the storage locations 230d. Then, depending on the number of unconsumed acquired information (number of memories), the effect pending is displayed in a predetermined manner at a predetermined position of the corresponding effect pending display section 230.

Further, FIGS. 48(b-1) and (b-2) show the display mode of the effect pending 231. The display mode of the performance reservation 231a shaped like an arrow shown in FIG. 48(b-1) is the normal mode 231a (normal mode), and the display mode of the performance reservation 231b shaped like an arrow shown in FIG. 48(b-2) is the normal mode 231a (normal mode). The display mode is the special mode 231b (special mode, high reliability mode). The performance suspension in the special mode 231b indicates a higher possibility of executing a jackpot game than the performance suspension in the normal mode 231a. Which display mode is displayed as the display mode for effect suspension is determined based on the preliminary determination result of the acquired information. In addition, in this second embodiment, two types of display modes are shown as the display modes of effect suspension, but it is also possible to have three or more types of display modes and make the possibility of execution of the jackpot game notified by these different. good.

Further, FIGS. 48(c-1) and (c-2) show a mode in which the effect pending 231 is displayed at a predetermined position of the effect pending display section 230 in a predetermined display mode. FIG. 48(c-1) shows a mode in which the effect pending 231 is displayed in the second position 233 of the effect pending display section 230 in a normal mode 231a. Further, FIG. 48(c-2) shows a mode in which the effect pending 231 is displayed in the second position 233 of the effect pending display section 230 in a special mode 231b. In the second embodiment, the mode shown in FIG. 48(c-2) notifies the player of a higher possibility of executing a jackpot game than the mode shown in FIG. 48(c-1). In other words, it can be said that this is a preview performance (advance notice, game performance) with high reliability of jackpot. As described above, in the second embodiment, the possibility of executing a jackpot game (jackpot reliability) and the game effects that can be executed are informed to the player in advance by the display position and display mode of the effect pending 231 on the effect pending display section 230. can be notified.

In addition, in this embodiment, in order of decreasing jackpot reliability, the normal mode performance reservation is displayed in the first position (jackpot reliability: 2%, no confirmed performance), and the normal mode performance reservation is displayed in the second position. Display mode (Jackpot reliability: 4%, no confirmed performance), Normal mode performance pending is displayed in the 3rd position (Jackpot reliability: 10%, reach confirmed), Special mode performance pending is displayed in the 3rd position The mode displayed in the 1st position (Jackpot reliability: 15%, reach confirmed), the mode in which special mode performance pending is displayed in the 2nd position (Jackpot reliability: 25%, SP reach confirmed), Special mode production A mode is set in which the hold is displayed in the third position (jackpot reliability: 40%, SP reach confirmed).

When the ready-to-win performance is determined, it is determined that the ready-to-win performance including the ready-to-win performance (first game performance) with a relatively low jackpot reliability will be executed in conjunction with the fluctuating display of the performance symbols related to the corresponding performance suspension. In addition, SP reach confirmation means that it is confirmed that a super reach performance (battle reach, second game performance) with a relatively high jackpot reliability will be executed in conjunction with the fluctuating display of the performance symbol related to the corresponding performance hold. .

FIG. 49(a) shows that in a state where a predetermined game mode (low probability low base state) is set, the fluctuating display of production symbols is not executed, and unused acquired information (pending information) is also stored. This shows a state in which no jackpot game is being executed. Such a state is called a standby state. At the lower left part of the display screen 7a, a performance pending display area 230 (performance pending display section, game information display section) is provided. In the effect pending display area 230, effect pending display sections 230 (230a, 230b, 230c, 230d) imitating four targets are displayed. Then, a performance pending 231 (pending pattern, memory pattern) is displayed in a predetermined display mode in the corresponding performance pending display area 230.

In the performance pending display area 230 provided in the first storage position 230a, a performance pending 231 corresponding to the oldest acquired information among the unconsumed acquired information is displayed. In the performance pending display area 230 provided in the second storage position 230b, a performance pending 231 corresponding to the second oldest acquired information among the unconsumed acquired information is displayed. That is, it is displayed when there are two or more pieces of unconsumed acquired information. In the performance pending display area 230 provided in the third storage position 230c, a performance pending 231 corresponding to the third oldest acquired information among the unconsumed acquired information is displayed. That is, it is displayed when there are three or more pieces of unconsumed acquired information. In the performance pending display area 230 provided in the fourth storage position 230d, a performance pending 231 corresponding to the fourth oldest acquired information (newest acquired information) among the unconsumed acquired information is displayed. That is, it is displayed when there are four (upper limit number) pieces of unconsumed acquired information.

In addition, the effect pending display area 230 displayed at each storage position 230a to 230d has a plurality of display positions (a first position 232, a second position 233, and a third position 234) in which the effect pending 231 can be displayed. ing. The effect pending 231 is displayed at one of the plurality of display positions in one of the display modes described below.

In addition, at the lower center right of the display screen 7a, during the variable display of performance symbols, a variable symbol display area 236 (variable symbol display section, game information display section) that displays a variable symbol 237 corresponding to the variable display in progress. is provided. In the variable pattern display area 236, one variable pattern 237 (memory pattern) is displayed with a slightly larger size than the effect pending 231. In this variable pattern display area 236, a variable pattern 237 indicating that variable display is currently being executed is displayed. Depending on the display mode of the variable symbol 237, the result of the variable display currently being executed may indicate the possibility of a jackpot (the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed).

FIG. 49(b) shows a scene after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the scene of FIG. This shows a scene in which a production pending 231 is displayed in the production pending display area 230 of 230a. Acquired information is acquired based on the ball entering the starting port, and based on the acquired information, a performance imitating an arrow is displayed in the first position 232 (first display section) of the performance pending display area 230 in the first storage position 230a. Pending 231 is displayed. The performance hold 231 imitating this arrow is a display mode of the normal mode 231a (normal mode), and has a lower jackpot reliability than the display mode of the special mode 231b (special mode, high reliability mode) described later. is shown (notified) to the player. Incidentally, at the time of FIG. 49(b), the effect pattern 8 has not yet performed the variable display.

FIG. 49(c) shows the scene after a predetermined time has elapsed (immediately) from the scene in FIG. 49(b), and as explained in FIG. 49(b), there is a starting ball in the standby state (the acquired information is This shows a scene in which variable display of production symbols has started based on the acquired information (stored). Based on the start of the variable display of performance symbols, the performance pending 231 displayed in the performance pending display area 230 of the first storage position 230a is shifted to the variable pattern display area 236 as a variable pattern 237 (memory pattern). Is displayed. Note that the variable pattern 237 displayed in the variable pattern display area 236 has the same display mode as the effect pending 231 that was displayed at the first position 232 of the effect pending display area 230 before the shift display. The imitated variable pattern 237 is displayed in a normal mode 237a (normal mode), which allows the player to have a lower jackpot reliability than the display mode in a special mode 237b (special mode, high reliability mode), which will be described later. (notify). In addition, in this embodiment, an example was shown in which the same display mode is displayed when shifting from the effect pending to the variable symbol, but the display mode changes when shifting from the effect pending to the variable symbol ( There may be an aspect (changing from the normal aspect 231a to the special aspect 237b).

Further, the variable pattern 237 is displayed with a slightly larger size than the effect pending 231. In this variable pattern display area 236, a variable pattern 237 indicating that variable display is currently being executed is displayed. Depending on the display mode of the variable symbol 237, the result of the variable display currently being executed may indicate the possibility of a jackpot (the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed).

FIG. 49(d) shows a scene after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from FIG. 49(c) while the same variable display as in FIG. 49(c) is being executed. In FIG. 49(d), during execution of the variable display, there is a starting ball, new acquired information is acquired, and a new effect pending 231 is displayed in the effect pending display area 230 of the first storage position 230a. . In the main performance reservation 231, a performance reservation 231 imitating an arrow is displayed at the second position (second display section) of the performance reservation display area 230. The performance reservation 231 imitating this arrow is a display mode of a normal mode 231a (normal mode). In addition, since the effect pending 231 is displayed at the second position 233, the player is informed of a higher jackpot reliability than the effect pending 231 in FIG. 49(b) which is also displayed in the first position 232 in the normal mode 231a. do.

In FIG. 49(e), after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from FIG. 49(d), the variable display that was being executed in FIG. 49(d) is fixed and stopped at the missed symbol ("356"), and the variable display is ended. It shows the scene. FIG. 49(f) shows a scene where the variable display ends in FIG. 49(e) and the next variable display starts. The effect pending display area 230 of the first storage position 230a in FIG. 49(e) is shifted and displayed as a variable pattern 237 in the variable pattern display area 236, and the variable display of the effect pattern corresponding to this variable pattern 237 is executed. . As shown by the variable pattern 237, an arrow pattern is displayed at the second position 233, indicating a higher possibility of hitting the jackpot than the variable display shown in FIG. 49(d).

In addition, in FIG. 49(f), at a predetermined timing during execution of the fluctuating display of the performance symbols, there is a starting ball, new acquired information is acquired, and new information is displayed in the performance pending display area 230 of the first storage location 230a. Performance pending 231 is displayed. In the main performance reservation 231, a performance reservation 231 imitating lightning is displayed at the third position (third display section, the position with the highest jackpot reliability) of the performance reservation display area 230. This performance reservation 231 imitating lightning is a display mode of a special mode 231b (special mode, high reliability mode). In addition, since the performance reservation 231 is displayed in the special mode 231b and at the third position 234, it has a higher jackpot reliability than the performance reservation 231 displayed in FIGS. 49(b) and 49(d). Notify players.

In this way, the display positions and display manners of performance suspension are diversified, and display in a special manner is possible at any display position, so that players can increase their interest in the game by changing the variation of the display manner of performance suspension. In addition, the player who sees the performance with high jackpot reliability as shown in FIG. 49(f) increases his expectations for the jackpot and significantly increases his interest in the game.

FIG. 50(g) shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 49(f) during execution of the same variable display as FIG. 49(f). In FIG. 50(g), during the fluctuating display of the performance symbols, the left performance symbol and the right performance symbol are stopped and displayed as the same symbol, and the middle performance symbol is in a reach mode ("5↓5") in which the fluctuation display continues. It shows a scene in which Incidentally, the ready-to-reach symbol 216 constituting the ready-to-reach mode is a "5" symbol.

FIG. 50(h) shows a scene after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from FIG. 50(g) while the same variable display as in FIG. 50(g) is being executed. FIG. 50(h) shows that a "normal reach" performance (reach performance, first game performance) with relatively low jackpot reliability is executed based on the fact that the performance symbol has become a reach mode in FIG. 50(g). It shows the scene. In the "Normal Reach" production, the left production symbol and right production symbol (2 production symbols) are stopped and displayed at the "5" symbol, which is the reach symbol, and the middle production symbol (1 production symbol) continues to be displayed in a variable manner. . Then, if the middle performance symbol is stopped and displayed as a "5" symbol which is the same as the reach symbol, it becomes a jackpot, and if it is stopped and displayed as a symbol different from the reach symbol, it becomes a loss. Furthermore, the characters "Normal reach" indicating the type of reach are displayed in the reach type display section 214 at the top of the display screen.

Here, in the variable display related to the variable pattern 237 in which the arrow pattern is displayed at the second position 233, the variable display related to the variable pattern 237 in which the arrow pattern is displayed in the first position 232 is (arrow pattern is displayed in a position with a high probability of hitting the jackpot), the possibility of achieving a reach effect is set to be high. In addition, it is set that there is a high possibility that a reach effect with high reliability of a jackpot will be executed. Incidentally, in the mode in which the normal mode performance pending is displayed in the second position and the corresponding variable symbols, the jackpot reliability is set to 4% and the confirmed performance is not set. "No confirmed performance" means that execution of reach performance and character performance is not guaranteed, and these performances may or may not be executed (there is a higher possibility that they will not be executed).

FIG. 50(i) is a scene after a predetermined period of time has passed from FIG. 50(h), and in the ready-to-reach effect executed in FIG. This shows a scene where a different symbol ("6" symbol) is stopped and displayed, a missed symbol ("565") is determined to be stopped, and the variable display is finished.

FIG. 50(j) shows a scene where the variable display ends in FIG. 50(i) and the next variable display starts. The effect pending 231 in the effect pending display area 230 of the first storage position 230a in FIG. It is running. As shown in the variable pattern 237, the lightning pattern, which is the special mode 237b, is displayed at the third position 234, which is the position with the highest jackpot reliability, and the jackpot is higher than the variable display shown in FIG. 49(f) etc. Possibility has been shown. In addition, the mode in which the special mode of effect pending is displayed in the third position and the corresponding variable pattern are set to have a jackpot reliability of 40% and a SP reach effect confirmed. "SP reach performance confirmed" means to guarantee that SP reach performance (second game performance) or a game performance with jackpot reliability higher than SP reach performance (second game performance) will be executed as a reach performance. do.

FIG. 50(k) shows a scene after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from FIG. 50(k) while the same variable display as in FIG. 50(k) is being executed. In FIG. 50(k), during the fluctuating display of the performance symbols, the left performance symbol and the right performance symbol are stopped and displayed as the same symbol (the "7" symbol), and the middle performance symbol continues to be displayed in a variable manner ("7"). ↓7'') is shown. Incidentally, the ready-to-reach symbol 216 constituting the ready-to-reach mode is a "7" symbol.

FIG. 50(l) shows a scene after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from FIG. 50(k) during execution of the same variable display as FIG. 50(k). FIG. 50(l) shows the "Battle Reach" performance 217 (reaching performance, This shows a scene where the second game performance) is executed. In FIG. 50(l), since the symbol of the special mode 237b is displayed at the third position 234 as the variable symbol 237, a "battle reach" effect with high jackpot reliability is executed in accordance with the display mode.

In the "Battle Reach" production 217, the "7" symbol, which is a reach symbol, is displayed on the left and right sides of the top of the display screen, and in the center of the display screen, a production in which an ally character 218 and an enemy character 219 engage in a battle is displayed. executed. Further, if the ally character wins against the enemy character, it is a jackpot, and if the ally character loses (failed to win) against the enemy character, it is a loss. Furthermore, the characters "Battle Reach" indicating the type of reach are displayed in the reach type display section 214 at the top of the display screen.

Here, in the variable display related to the variable pattern (effect pending) in which the lightning pattern is displayed in the third position, the variable display related to the variable pattern (effect pending) in which the arrow pattern is displayed in the first to third positions is The probability of hitting a jackpot is higher than that of a variable display or a variable display of a variable symbol (performance pending) in which a lightning symbol is displayed in the first or second position. Furthermore, the possibility of execution of reach effect (SP reach effect) is set to be high. In addition, it is set that there is a high possibility that a reach effect with high reliability of a jackpot will be executed.

FIG. 51(m) shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 50(l) in the same variable display as FIG. ), a scene where an ally character wins against an enemy character, the middle effect symbol stops and displays the same symbol (“7” symbol) as the reach symbol (“7” symbol), and the jackpot symbol (“777”) is displayed. It shows.

In FIG. 51(n), based on the display of the jackpot effect in FIG. 50(m) (the effect in which the friendly character wins over the enemy character, the display of the jackpot symbol), the effect symbol is changed to the jackpot symbol ("777"). ”), the final stop is displayed, and the winning notification effect 220 is executed. This ends the variable display. Also, subsequently, a jackpot game is executed. In addition, in this example, an execution mode was shown in which the result of the variable display related to the variable symbol (performance pending) in which the special mode (lightning symbol) was displayed in the third position was a jackpot, but there may be cases where the player wins the jackpot. There may be. Alternatively, the jackpot may be confirmed.

Further, FIG. 51(o) shows, as another mode, an execution mode in which four pieces of unconsumed acquired information are stored during the variable display of a predetermined performance symbol. The variable display being executed corresponds to the variable pattern 237 displayed in the variable pattern display area 236. As shown by the variable pattern 237, a lightning pattern, which is a special feature 237b, is displayed at a second position 233, which is a position with relatively high jackpot reliability. Incidentally, the variable display related to the variable pattern (performance pending) in which the special mode of performance pending is displayed in the second position is set to have a jackpot reliability of 25% and a SP reach performance confirmed.

Further, in the effect pending display area 230 of the first storage position 230a, the effect pending of the arrow pattern, which is the normal mode 231a, is displayed at the third position 234 where the jackpot reliability is relatively high. Incidentally, the variable display related to the performance hold (variable pattern) in which the normal mode performance hold is displayed in the third position is set to have a jackpot reliability of 10% and a reach effect confirmed. Since it is a "reach performance confirmed", at least execution of a reach performance with jackpot reliability higher than "normal reach" with relatively low jackpot reliability is guaranteed (some kind of reach performance will be executed). In such a case, the possibility of a reach performance with low jackpot reliability (normal reach performance, first game performance) being executed is higher than a reach performance with high jackpot reliability (battle reach performance, second game performance). It's more expensive.

Further, in the effect pending display area 230 of the second storage position 230b, a special mode 231b, the effect pending of the lightning pattern, is displayed at the first position 232. Incidentally, the variable display related to the effect pending (variable pattern) in which the special mode of effect pending is displayed in the first position is set to have a jackpot reliability of 15% and a reach effect confirmed. Further, in the effect pending display area 230 of the third storage position 230c, the effect pending of the arrow pattern, which is the normal mode 231a, is displayed at the second position 233. Incidentally, the fluctuating display related to the performance suspension (fluctuating pattern) in which the performance suspension in the normal mode is displayed in the second position is set to have a jackpot reliability of 4% and no confirmed performance. Further, in the effect pending display area 230 of the fourth storage position 230d, the effect pending of the arrow pattern, which is the normal mode 231a, is displayed at the first position 232 where the jackpot reliability is relatively low. Incidentally, the fluctuating display related to the performance suspension (fluctuating pattern) in which the performance suspension in the normal mode is displayed in the first position is set to have a jackpot reliability of 2% and no confirmed performance.

In this way, the effect pending (memory pattern) can be displayed at any one of a plurality of display positions (first position to third position) based on the preliminary determination result of the obtained information. Moreover, when displayed in any display position (first position to third position), the display mode can be displayed in either a normal mode or a special mode with different jackpot reliability. This makes it possible to diversify the display mode of performance suspension, and to inform the player of the reliability of the jackpot reported by performance suspension in an easy-to-understand manner, increasing the interest in the game.

Further, the possibility of being displayed in a special manner with high jackpot reliability may be varied depending on the display position where the effect pending is displayed. For example, the possibility of displaying the effect in a special manner may be higher when it is displayed at the second position than when it is displayed at the first position.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the jackpot reliability is different depending on the display position where the effect pending is displayed. Instead of such a mode, the possibility that the privilege will be executed may differ depending on the display position where the performance reservation is displayed. Specifically, the possibility that the benefit will be executed is higher when the performance hold is displayed at the second position than when the performance hold is displayed at the first position. Furthermore, the possibility that the benefit will be executed can be made higher when the effect pending is displayed at the third position than when it is displayed at the second position. Also, for example, as jackpot games, there is a first jackpot game (first special game), and a second jackpot game (second special game) that has a larger profit amount for the player than the first jackpot game (first special game). , and the execution of the second jackpot game (achieving the second jackpot) may be regarded as a "privilege".

Also, for example, as a jackpot game, after the jackpot game ends, there is a (high possibility) advantageous jackpot game, and a disadvantageous jackpot game that has a lower probability of being in a high probability state than the first jackpot game (including "0"). , and the execution of an advantageous jackpot game (resulting in an advantageous jackpot) may be regarded as a "privilege."

Next, other display modes (display patterns) for changing the display position and display mode of performance suspension will be explained using FIG. 52. Other display mode 1 is a mode that changes in the flow of FIG. 52(a)→FIG. 52(b)→FIG. 52(c). FIG. 52(a) shows a scene where a variable display of a predetermined performance symbol is being executed, and the performance pending display area 230 displays performance pending 231 at two locations, a first storage position 230a and a second storage position 230b. A variable pattern 237 corresponding to the variable display being executed is displayed in the variable pattern display area 236. The variable pattern display area 236 displays a variable pattern in a display mode in which an arrow pattern in a normal mode 237a (normal mode) is stuck at the first position 232 (first display section) of the target. This display mode is a display mode with a relatively low jackpot reliability, and the expectation that the result of the variable display being executed will be a jackpot (a specific result) is low.

FIG. 52(b) shows a scene after a predetermined period of time has passed from FIG. 52(a), the variable display that was being executed in FIG. ) indicates a confirmed stop display. When the production pattern is fixed and stopped, the display of the variable pattern that has been displayed corresponding to the variable display is ended (hidden). In addition, in the effect pending display area, the target pattern is also displayed at a storage position where the effect pending is not displayed. When a performance hold is displayed, a pattern such as an arrow pattern or a thunder pattern is displayed in a manner that it sticks at a predetermined position of the target pattern. Further, in the variable pattern display area, symbols such as target symbols and arrows are displayed only during the variable display of the performance symbols, and when the variable display ends, neither the target symbols nor the symbols such as arrows are displayed.

FIG. 52(c) shows a scene where the next variable display is started after the variable display of the effect symbols shown in FIG. 52(b) has ended. The effect pending 231 in the first storage position 230a in FIG. 52(b) is shifted and displayed as a variable pattern 237, and the effect pending 231 in the second memory position 230b in FIG. 52(b) is shifted and displayed in the first memory position 230a. ing. Further, the fluctuating display of the performance symbols being executed in FIG. 52(c) is the fluctuating display corresponding to the fluctuating symbol 237.

In addition, in FIG. 52(c), at the timing when the fluctuating display of the performance symbol ends and the next fluctuating display starts (timing when the performance pending is shifted and displayed), the first position 232 (first display section, first area ) shows a mode in which the presentation suspension display mode displayed in the normal mode 231a of the arrow pattern changes from the first position 232 (first display section, first area) to the special mode 231b of the lightning pattern. In this way, FIG. 52(a)→FIG. 52(b)→FIG. 52(c) shows that the same first display section ( This shows a mode in which the display mode is changed while maintaining the display in the first area). Although not shown in the drawings, even when displaying a variable pattern from a pending effect, the display mode is changed while maintaining the display in the same first display section (first area), as described above. It may have.

Other display mode 2 is a mode that changes in the flow of FIG. 52(a) → FIG. 52(b) → FIG. 52(d). Description of FIGS. 52(a) and 52(b) will be omitted.

FIG. 52(d) shows a scene where the next variable display is started after the variable display of the effect symbols shown in FIG. 52(b) has ended. The effect pending 231 in the first storage position 230a in FIG. 52(b) is shifted and displayed as a variable pattern 237, and the effect pending 231 in the second memory position 230b in FIG. 52(b) is shifted and displayed in the first memory position 230a. ing. Further, the fluctuating display of the performance symbols being executed in FIG. 52(d) is the fluctuating display corresponding to the fluctuating symbol 237.

In addition, in FIG. 52(d), at the timing when the fluctuating display of the performance symbol ends and the next fluctuating display starts (timing when the performance pending is shifted and displayed), the first position 232 (first display section, first area ) The display mode of performance pending displayed in the normal mode 231a of the arrow pattern changes to the display mode of effect pending displayed in the second position 233 (second display section, second area) in the special mode 231b of the lightning pattern. It shows. In this way, FIG. 52(a) → FIG. 52(b) → FIG. 52(d) shows that the effect pending is shifted from the second storage position 230b to the first storage position 230a, and 1 shows a mode in which the display area is changed from the first display area (first area) to the second display section (second area), and the display mode is also changed. In this way, there are effects that change the display mode of the effect pending from the normal mode (normal mode) to a special mode (special mode), and effects that display the effect pending in a special mode that is different from the normal mode instead of the normal mode that normally displays the effect. , is called a "retention change effect (memory pattern change effect)."

Other display mode 3 is a mode that changes in the flow from FIG. 52(a) to FIG. 52(e). Description of FIG. 52(a) will be omitted. FIG. 52(e) shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 52(a) during execution of the same variable display of the performance symbols shown in FIG. 52(a). In FIG. 52(e), the display mode of performance pending displayed in the second storage position 230b changes at a predetermined timing during the fluctuating display of performance symbols. Specifically, the effect pending displayed in the normal mode 231a of an arrow pattern at the first position 232 (first display section, first area) is also displayed as a lightning at the first position 232 (first display section, first area). This shows a mode in which the special mode 231b of the picture changes to the effect pending. In this way, from FIG. 52(a) to FIG. 52(e), the display mode is changed at a predetermined timing while the performance pending is being displayed in a variable manner, while maintaining the display in the same first display section (first area). It shows the mode of change. Although not shown in the drawings, even when displaying a variable pattern from a pending effect, the display mode is changed while maintaining the display in the same first display section (first area), as described above. It may have.

Other display mode 4 is a mode that changes in the flow from FIG. 52(a) to FIG. 52(f). Description of FIG. 52(a) will be omitted. FIG. 52(f) shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 52(a) while the same variable display as the variable display of the performance symbols shown in FIG. 52(a) is being executed. In FIG. 52(f), the display mode of performance pending displayed in the second storage position 230b changes at a predetermined timing during the variable display of performance symbols. Specifically, the effect pending is displayed in the normal mode 231a of an arrow pattern at the first position 232 (first display section, first area), and the lightning pattern is displayed at the third position 234 (third display section, second area). This shows the mode of changing to the effect pending displayed in the special mode 231b. In this way, from FIG. 52(a) to FIG. 52(f), at a predetermined timing while the fluctuating display of performance symbols is being executed, the second display is changed from the first display section (first area) to the second display at a predetermined storage position. (second area) shows a mode in which the display area is changed and the display mode is also changed. In this way, there are effects that change the display mode of the effect pending from the normal mode (normal mode) to a special mode (special mode), and effects that display the effect pending in a special mode that is different from the normal mode instead of the normal mode that normally displays the effect. , is called a "retention change effect (memory pattern change effect)."

This makes it possible to diversify the display mode of the effect pending, and draw attention to both the display position and display mode of the effect pending while the variable display of the effect symbol is being executed or at the timing when the next variable display is started. , it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment will be explained using FIGS. 53 to 55. In the third embodiment, a high probability low base state is provided as the game state set after the end of the jackpot game. In the first embodiment, the variation time of the special symbol is made different between the non-time saving state and the time saving state (see FIG. 7). In Example 3, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is made different in the low probability low base state, high base state (low probability base state, high probability high base state), and high probability low base state (high probability low base state). There is.

In particular, when the result of special symbol validity determination is a small hit (specific hit), the fluctuation time of the special symbol related to the small hit (hereinafter also referred to as "small hit fluctuation time") is different depending on these gaming states. It's set. Specifically, in the low probability low base state (gaming state A) in Example 3, the small hit fluctuation time is set to be a relatively long fluctuation time (for example, 60 seconds). Further, in the high base state (gaming state B), the small winning fluctuation time is set to be a relatively long fluctuation time (for example, 30 seconds), although it is shorter than in the low probability low base state. On the other hand, in the high probability low base state (gaming state B, specific gaming state), the small hit fluctuation time is set to a relatively short fluctuation time (for example, 2 seconds). This increases the frequency of small wins (small winning games) that can occur per unit time in the high probability low base state (specific gaming state). In addition, in this gaming state (specific gaming state, high probability low base state), the occurrence frequency of small wins (small winning game) is higher than in other gaming states (low probability low base state, low probability high base state, high probability high base state). This gaming state (specific gaming state) is also referred to as a "small hit RUSH" state.

In addition, in the third embodiment, in the low-accuracy low base state, the game is played aiming at the first starting opening 20 by hitting the game ball left to the left playing area, and the low-accuracy high base state, the high-accuracy high base state, In the high-accuracy/low-base state, the game is played by aiming at the second starting port 21 by hitting the game ball to the right so that it flows down into the right game area. Playing such a game is the game mode in which the player can gain the most profit. In addition, in the third embodiment, the third starting opening 261 may be provided at a position where the game ball flowing down the right gaming area can enter (for example, on the diagonally upper right side of the first big prize opening 30 in FIG. The non-variable ball entry port is referred to as the third starting port 261). This third starting port 261 has a third starting port sensor 261a that detects the entry of a game ball.

Further, like the first starting port 20, the third starting port is a non-variable starting port in which the ease with which game balls enter the ball does not change. Based on the entry of the game ball into the third starting port 261, a random number etc. for special symbol validity determination (acquisition information) is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is established, the validity determination regarding the second special symbol (acquired information) is obtained. 2 special symbol validity determination) is executed, the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the validity determination. In addition, the acquired information acquired based on the ball entering the third starting port 21, together with the acquired information acquired based on the ball entering the second starting port 21, holds up to 4 pieces of unconsumed acquired information. Can be memorized.

As a result, in a high-accuracy, low-base state, if you hit the ball to the right, you can enter the second special starting hole 261 by letting the game ball enter the third starting hole 261 without opening the variable second starting hole 21. The symbol validity determination is executed, and if the result of the validity determination is a small win, it becomes possible to generate a small win game. In addition, in the high probability low base state (specific game state), since it is a low base state, the frequency of opening of the second starting port is low, and the frequency of balls entering the second starting port is not high. On the other hand, since the small winning variation time when a small winning occurs is set short, the execution frequency of the small winning game per unit time is higher than in other game states. Then, by letting the game ball enter the second big winning hole 35 which is opened due to a small hit (small winning game), it becomes possible to obtain a predetermined amount of game balls. In addition, more prize balls (gaming profit amount) can be obtained by one ball entering the second grand prize opening than the prize balls (gaming profit amount) that can be obtained by one ball entering the second starting hole. shall be taken as a thing.

In addition, in the high-accuracy/low-base state, the number of prize balls that can be won by the small winning game that occurs (as long as the small winning occurs with a predetermined small winning probability) is greater than the number of fired balls that decreases due to firing. There are also many settings. In other words, it is a gaming state (specific gaming state) that is advantageous to the player. In the third embodiment, the player's interest in the game is increased by executing the manner of acquiring prize balls (gaming profit) in a special game condition (specific game condition) advantageous to the player in a new and highly interesting display manner. It is something that enhances. In the execution mode described below, the performance mode in which the player is informed of the high-accuracy/low-base state (specific gaming state) is referred to as a "special mode."

FIG. 53(a) shows that the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is set to the high-accuracy/low-base state, and at the top of the display screen there is a notification indicating that the gaming state has been set (the words "special mode entered" are displayed). ) is executed. On the left side of the center of the display screen 7a, a performance pattern 8 is displayed in a variable manner. In addition, in the upper left part of the display screen 7a, there is a firing direction notification section 243 (with a right arrow and the characters "right-handed hit") that informs that a game (so-called "right-handed hit") will be played by firing a game ball into the second game area. In addition, at the bottom of the display screen 7a, there is a second performance pending display area 9d (performance pending display area) where a second performance pending (performance pending, pending symbols) can be displayed, and a variable pattern 9f can be displayed. In FIG. 53(a), the second effect pending is not displayed in the second effect pending display area 9d, and the unconsumed acquired information (pending information) is This indicates that it is not stored.Furthermore, a variable pattern 9f corresponding to the effect pattern 8 currently being changed is displayed in the variable pattern display area 9e.

In the right display area of the display screen 7a (gaming effect display section), there is a first earned profit display section 241 for displaying the gaming profits obtained during the special mode, and a first earned profit display section 241 for displaying the gaming profits obtained during the special mode as well. It has a second earned profit display section 242 for. Among the ten earned profit display sections indicated by horizontally long rectangular broken lines in the right area of the display screen 7a, the five vertical display sections on the right side are the first earned profit display sections 241. In the first earned profit display section 241, based on the fact that a small winning game occurs and a game ball enters the second big prize opening 35 in the special mode (specific gaming state), the first earned profit display section 241 displays the gaming profit due to the entering of the ball. A picture (obtained profit display) indicating that you have obtained the is displayed. Further, among the ten earned profit display sections indicated by horizontally long rectangular broken lines in the right area of the display screen 7a, the five vertical display sections on the left side are the second earned profit display sections 242. In the second earned profit display section 242, based on the game ball entering the special ball entrance 262 in the special mode (specific gaming state), a picture ( Earned profit display) will be displayed.

In the third embodiment, based on one game ball entering the second large prize opening 35, 15 game balls are given (paid out) as prize balls, and the special prize opening 262 Based on one game ball entering the game, ten game balls are awarded (paid out) as prize balls. In addition, when a winning game (big winning game, small winning game) is not being executed, the second big prize opening is kept in a closed state (ball entry impossible state) by the opening/closing member 32. When a small winning game (small winning game) is executed, it becomes open in a predetermined opening pattern. The special ball entrance 262 is a non-variable ball entrance, and although the frequency of ball entry (possibility of ball entry) is not as high as the second grand prize opening in the open state, it is in a state where game balls can enter at all times. It is said that

In FIG. 53(b), the same fluctuating display as in FIG. 53(a) is being continued, and during the fluctuating display, three game balls enter the second starting port 21, and the data is acquired based on the entering balls. This shows a scene where three second effect pending 9b (pending symbols) corresponding to the acquired information are displayed in the second effect pending display area 9d. Further, as shown in FIG. 53(b), the first earned profit display section 241 includes, from the bottom, a first earned profit display section A241a, a first earned profit display section B241b, a first earned profit display section C241c, a first earned profit display section C241c, and a first earned profit display section C241c. These are an acquired profit display section D241d and a first acquired profit display section E241e. The second earned profit display section 242 includes, from the bottom, a second earned profit display section A242a, a second earned profit display section B242b, a second earned profit display section C242c, a second earned profit display section D242d, and a second earned profit display section D242d. This is a display section E242e.

If a small winning game occurs in the special mode (specific gaming state) and a game ball enters the second big winning opening 35 (specific winning opening, first specific winning opening), the situation at that time Accordingly, a first earned profit display 251 (game profit earned display) is displayed on any of the first earned profit display sections A241a to E241e for a predetermined period of time. In addition, when a game ball enters the special entrance ball opening 262 (second specific winning opening) in the special mode (specific gaming state), the second earned profit display section A242a to A second earned profit display 252 (gaming profit acquisition display) is displayed for a predetermined period of time on any display section of the second earned profit display section E242e. In addition, the special mode (specific game state, bonus game state) includes the execution of the high probability low base state and the execution of the small winning game that occurs in the high probability low base state.

In FIG. 53(c), the result of the variable display in FIG. 52(b) is a small hit, and the small winning symbol 244 ("33★", specific winning symbol) is fixed and stopped in the left display area of the display screen 7a. Shows the displayed scene. Based on this small winning symbol ("33★") being stopped and displayed, a small winning game is then executed. FIG. 53(d) shows a scene in which a small winning game is executed based on the fact that the small winning symbol is fixed and displayed in FIG. 53(c) (the result of the special symbol correctness determination is a small winning). ing. A specific hit notification pattern 245 is displayed at the upper center of the display screen 7a. This specific winning medium notification pattern 245 displays an image of an airplane pattern flying to the right to inform the player that it is time for a small winning game and that the small winning game will be played with a right-handed game. are doing. Further, the display of the small winning symbol ("33★") is maintained even during the execution of the small winning game.

Furthermore, a character image (image, pattern) of "15pt" is displayed on the first earned profit display section A241a (first display section) as the first earned profit display A251a. This "15pt" character image (first acquired profit display A251a) indicates that 15 prize balls are acquired ( This means that the player has earned gaming profits. In addition, if two game balls enter the second big prize opening in one opening in a small winning game, a predetermined display section of the first earned profit display section 241a (first display section) will display "30pt ☆” character image (image, pattern) is displayed. That is, when the gaming profit (amount) is different depending on the ball entering the second big prize opening 35, a display image with a different display mode (such as "15pt" or "30pt☆") is displayed in the first earned profit display section. indicate.

In addition, the small winning game has an opening mode in which the opening of 0.9 seconds is executed twice, and the number of balls entered each time is totaled, and the gaming profit obtained by the ball entering is displayed as the first earned profit. It is displayed on a predetermined display section of section 241. Therefore, when the first acquired profit display is not displayed on any of the first acquired profit display sections, if two balls are inserted at the first release, the first acquired profit display section A241a (first display section) will display " 30pt☆ is displayed, and when one ball enters the second release, the first earned profit display section B241b (second display section) is displayed while the first earned profit display section 241a remains displayed. A character image of "15pt" is displayed. Incidentally, if no ball enters the ball during one opening in the small winning game, nothing may be displayed, or "0pt" may be displayed.

In addition, the first earned profit display 251 (such as "15pt" or "30pt☆") displayed on each display section of the first earned profit display section 241 is displayed for a predetermined period of time (in this embodiment, 10 seconds). ) and maintain its display. Then, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the display of the first earned profit display 251 is ended. Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the first earned profit display is displayed while none of the five first earned profit display sections 241 (241a to 241e) are displayed (when the second major prize opening is If the ball is hit), the first acquired profit display is displayed in the first acquired profit display section A241a at the bottom.

In addition, if the first earned profit display is displayed in a state where the first earned profit display is displayed on any of the first earned profit display sections 241 (when the ball enters the second grand prize opening), the corresponding The first earned profit display is displayed in the first earned profit display section 241 one level above the first earned profit display section 241 in which the first earned profit display is displayed. In addition, in a state where the first acquired profit display section 241 at the top is displaying the first acquired profit display (including a state where all the first acquired profit display sections 241 are displayed), the first acquired profit display section 241 is displayed. When the display is displayed (when the ball enters the second big prize opening), the first acquired profit display is displayed in the first acquired profit display section A241a at the bottom.

FIG. 53(e) shows a scene where the small winning game shown in FIG. 53(d) is being continued, and based on the fact that two balls entered the second big prize opening at the second opening in the small winning game, , shows a scene where the first earned profit display B251b ("30pt☆") is displayed on the first earned profit display section B241b. At the top of the display screen 7a, a specific winning notification pattern 245 (small winning game notification pattern), which is a pattern indicating that a small winning game is in progress, is displayed. In the scene of FIG. 53(e), since the predetermined period (10 seconds) has not yet elapsed since the first acquired profit display A251a ("15pt") was displayed on the first acquired profit display section A241a, While the display of the first earned profit display A251a ("15pt") is maintained, the first earned profit display B251b ("30pt☆") is displayed in the first earned profit display section B241b. Furthermore, a character image (image, pattern) of "30pt☆" is displayed as the first earned profit display B251b. This "30pt☆" character image (first earned profit display B251b) indicates that 30 prize balls are acquired by two game balls entering the second grand prize opening in one opening in the small winning game. (acquisition of gaming profits).

FIG. 53(f) shows a scene where the small winning game shown in FIG. 53(e) has ended and the variable display of the next performance symbol has started. In addition, special modes (high-accuracy/low-base state, specific game state, bonus game state) are being continued. By starting the variable display of the next performance symbol, the three performance reservations 9b (suspension symbols) displayed in FIG. 53(e) are shifted and displayed. Specifically, the performance hold 9b at the position of hold 1 is shifted and displayed as the variable pattern 9f in the variable pattern display area 9e, and the effect hold 9b at the positions of hold 2 and hold 3 are the effects of the positions of hold 1 and hold 2, respectively. It is shifted and displayed as pending 9b. In addition, the first earned profit display A251a and the first earned profit display B251b displayed on the first earned profit display section A241a and the first earned profit display section B241b are displayed for a predetermined period (10 seconds). The display is maintained because no elapsed time has passed.

FIG. 54(g) shows a scene where the same fluctuating display as in FIG. 53(f) is being continued and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. Also, the special mode is continuing. In addition, during execution of the variable display, one game ball enters the second starting port 21, and the second performance hold 9b (hold pattern) corresponding to the acquired information acquired based on the ball enters, This shows a scene displayed at the position of hold 3 in the second performance hold display area 9d. In addition, the first earned profit display A251a and the first earned profit display B251b displayed on the first earned profit display section A241a and the first earned profit display section B241b are displayed for a predetermined period (10 seconds). The display is maintained because no elapsed time has passed.

FIG. 54(h) shows a scene where the fluctuating display shown in FIG. 54(g) has ended and the missed symbol ("337") has been fixed and stopped. Also, the special mode is continuing. In addition, the first earned profit display A251a and the first earned profit display B251b displayed on the first earned profit display section A241a and the first earned profit display section B241b are displayed for a predetermined period (10 seconds). The display is maintained because no elapsed time has passed.

FIG. 54(i) shows a scene where the next variable display starts after the variable display ends in FIG. 54(h). Furthermore, by starting the variable display of the next performance symbol, the three performance reservations 9b (suspension symbols) displayed in FIG. 53(h) are shifted and displayed, respectively. In addition, since the first acquired profit display B251b ("30pt☆") displayed on the first acquired profit display section B241b has not passed for a predetermined period (10 seconds) since it was displayed, the display is not maintained. There is. On the other hand, since a predetermined period (10 seconds) has passed since the first earned profit display A251a ("15pt") that was displayed on the first earned profit display section A241a, the display is ended and hidden. It has become.

FIG. 54(j) shows a scene where the variable display shown in FIG. 54(i) has ended and the next variable display has started. Also, the special mode is continuing. In addition, during execution of the variable display, one game ball enters the second starting port 21, and the second effect holding 9b (holding pattern) corresponding to the acquired information acquired based on the ball entering is This shows a scene displayed at the position of hold 3 in the second performance hold display area 9d. In addition, the first earned profit display B251b ("30pt☆") that was displayed on the first earned profit display section B241b (third display section) is no longer displayed because a predetermined period (10 seconds) has passed since it was displayed. It is closed and hidden. In this way, each of the earned profit displays displayed on the earned profit display section sequentially ends displaying after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since being displayed.

On the other hand, during the variable display, based on the fact that a game ball enters the special ball entrance 262, a character image (image , picture) are displayed. The second acquired profit display 252 (gaming profit acquisition display) displayed on the second acquired profit display section 242 is the same as the small winning game in the special mode (high probability low base state, specific game state, bonus game state). This is a profit acquisition notification image that is displayed when the ball enters the special entrance hole 262 provided at a position where the ball can be entered by hitting the ball right-handed.

In addition, the character image "10pt" (second earned profit display A252a) displayed on the second earned profit display section 242 indicates that 10 prizes will be awarded when one game ball enters the special ball entrance 262. This means that the player has acquired a ball (gained a gaming profit). It should be noted that the second earned profit display section is displayed every time a ball enters the special ball entrance. Further, the gaming profit (prize ball) obtained by entering the ball into the special entry hole is smaller (different from each other) than the gaming profit (prize ball) obtained by entering the ball into the second major winning hole. In addition, the first earned profit display displayed on the first earned profit display section and the second earned profit display displayed on the second earned profit display section have different display formats (FIG. 54(l) etc.). This is to diversify the display format and clarify the differences in gaming profits. That is, the display mode is changed depending on the difference in the gaming profit obtained.

Note that the first earned profit display A and the first earned profit display B have different display modes (the presence or absence of a star, and the difference in characters). Note that, like the first earned profit display, this second earned profit display continues to be displayed until a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed since the display was started. In addition, in this embodiment, the display time of the first earned profit display and the second earned profit display was set to be the same time (10 seconds), but as another aspect, the display time may be set to be different (which display time may be longer). ). Furthermore, the display time may be varied depending on the difference in gaming profits. Furthermore, the larger the gaming profit, the longer the display time may be.

FIG. 54(k) shows a scene where the result of the variable display (special symbol correctness determination) in FIG. 54(j) is a small hit, and the small winning symbol 244 (specific winning symbol, "33★") is fixed and stopped. ing. In addition, the second acquired profit display A252a ("10pt") displayed in the second acquired profit display section A242a is maintained because the predetermined period (10 seconds) has not elapsed since it was displayed. .

FIG. 54(l) shows a scene in which a small winning game is executed based on the fact that the small winning symbol is fixed and displayed in FIG. 54(k) (the result of the special symbol correctness determination is a small winning). ing. At the upper center of the display screen 7a, a specific winning notification pattern 245 indicating that a small winning game is being executed is displayed. In addition, in the first earned profit display section A241a, during the first opening in the small winning game, one ball entered the second large prize opening (first ball entered, first specific prize), 15 A first acquired profit display A251a ("15 pt") indicating that the player has acquired a prize ball (gaming profit) is displayed. When this first acquired profit display A251a is displayed, since the first acquired profit was not displayed in the first acquired profit display section A241a, it was displayed in the first acquired profit display section A241a.

In addition, the first earned profit display section B241b shows that during the second opening in the small winning game, one ball enters the second large winning opening (second ball entering, second special winning, re-entering the ball). ), and a first acquired profit display A251a ("15pt") indicating that 15 prize balls have been acquired (acquisition of gaming profits) is displayed. When this first acquired profit display A251a is displayed, the first acquired profit display area A241a has already displayed the first acquired profit display based on the previous pitch, so the current first acquired profit display A251a is the first acquired profit display A251a. 1 displayed on the acquired profit display section B241b.

Also, in the second earned profit display section B242b (fourth display section), during the execution of the small winning game, there is one ball entered into the special entry hole 262 (fourth special winning), and 10 prizes are displayed. A second acquired profit display A252a ("10pt") indicating that a ball has been acquired (gaming profit acquired) is displayed. Since the second acquired profit display A252a was displayed in the second acquired profit display section A242a (third display section) when this second acquired profit display A252a was displayed, the current second acquired profit display A252a is the second acquired profit display A252a. It was displayed on the profit display section B242b (fourth display section). In addition, the second acquired profit display A252a ("10pt") displayed on the second acquired profit display section A242a is maintained because the predetermined period (10 seconds) has not elapsed since it was displayed. .

In this way, by entering the game ball into the second major prize opening or the special entrance in a short period of time (short time), you can display the gaming profit earned in the previous time (the time before the previous time, the time before the time before the previous time, and subsequent times). The acquired profit display can be displayed while maintaining the amount of profit, and the player feels that he has earned a large amount of gaming profit in a short period of time, which makes it possible to increase his interest in the game. In addition, since players play games to display a large number of earned profits at the same time, it is possible to suppress repeated firing and stopping during games (so-called "stop hitting") and improve the operating rate of the gaming machine. becomes possible.

FIG. 55(m) shows a scene where the small winning game shown in FIG. 54(l) has ended and the variable display of the next performance symbol has started. In addition, the special mode (high-accuracy, low-base state) continues. Furthermore, by starting the variable display of the next performance symbol, the three performance reservations 9b (suspension symbols) displayed in FIG. 54(l) are shifted and displayed. In addition, since the predetermined period (10 seconds) has not elapsed since the first earned profit display A251a displayed on the first earned profit display section A241a and the first earned profit display section B241b are displayed, The display is maintained. In addition, since the predetermined period (10 seconds) has not elapsed since the second earned profit display A252a displayed on the second earned profit display section A242a and the second earned profit display section B242b were displayed, The display is maintained.

Figure 55(n) shows a scene where the result of the variable display (special symbol validity judgment) shown in Figure 55(m) is a small hit, and the small winning symbol 244 (specific winning symbol, "33★") is confirmed and stopped. It shows. In addition, since the predetermined period (10 seconds) has not elapsed since the first earned profit display A251a displayed on the first earned profit display section A241a and the first earned profit display section B241b are displayed, The display is maintained. Further, the second earned profit display A252a displayed on the second earned profit display section B242b remains displayed because a predetermined period (10 seconds) has not elapsed since it was displayed. On the other hand, the second earned profit display A252a ("10pt") that was displayed on the second earned profit display section A242a ends its display and becomes hidden because a predetermined period (10 seconds) has passed since it was displayed. It has become.

FIG. 55(o) shows a scene where a small winning game is executed based on the fact that the small winning symbol has been confirmed and stopped in FIG. 55(n) (the result of the special symbol validity determination is a small winning). ing. At the upper center of the display screen 7a, a specific winning notification pattern 245 indicating that a small winning game is being executed is displayed. In addition, in the first earned profit display section C241c, during the first opening in the small winning game, two balls entered the second large prize opening (first ball entered, first special prize), and 30 A first acquired profit display B251b (“30pt☆”) indicating that the player has acquired a prize ball (acquisition of gaming profit) is displayed. When this first acquired profit display B251b is displayed, since the first acquired profit display was displayed in the first acquired profit display section B241b, the current first acquired profit display B251b is displayed in the first acquired profit display section C241c. displayed.

In addition, in the first earned profit display section D241d, during the second opening in the small winning game, one ball entered the second large prize opening (second ball entered, second special prize), and 15 A first acquired profit display A251a ("15 pt") indicating that the player has acquired a prize ball (gaming profit) is displayed. When this first acquired profit display A251a is displayed, since the first acquired profit display was displayed in the first acquired profit display section C241c, the current first acquired profit display A251a is displayed in the first acquired profit display section D241d. displayed.

In addition, the second acquired profit display section C242c shows that during the execution of the small winning game, one ball entered the special ball entrance 262 and 10 prize balls were acquired (gathering profit). A second earned profit display A252a (“10pt”) shown in FIG. Since the second acquired profit display A252a was displayed in the second acquired profit display section B242b when this second acquired profit display A252a was displayed, the current second acquired profit display A252a is displayed in the second acquired profit display section C242c. It was done.

In addition, the first earned profit display A251a displayed on the first earned profit display section A241a and the first earned profit display section B241b is displayed because a predetermined period (10 seconds) has not elapsed since they were displayed. is maintained. Further, the second earned profit display A252a displayed on the second earned profit display section B242b remains displayed because a predetermined period (10 seconds) has not elapsed since it was displayed. As a result, six earned profit displays (first earned profit display and/or second earned profit display) are displayed in parallel at the same time. Moreover, FIG. 55(o) shows that one ball entered the second starting port during the execution of the small winning game. Further, during the small winning game, the special symbols (performance symbols) are not displayed in a variable manner.

FIG. 55(p) shows a scene where the small winning game shown in FIG. 55(o) has ended and the variable display of the next performance symbol has started. In addition, the special mode (high-accuracy, low-base state) continues. Furthermore, by starting the variable display of the next performance symbol, the three performance reservations 9b (suspension symbols) displayed in FIG. 54(l) are shifted and displayed. The second acquired profit display section D242d shows that during the variable display after the end of the small winning game, one ball entered the special ball entry hole 262, and 10 prize balls were acquired (gaming profit acquired). A second earned profit display A252a ("10pt") indicating the amount of profit is displayed. When this second acquired profit display A252a is displayed, since the second acquired profit display was displayed in the second acquired profit display section C242c, the current second acquired profit display A252a is displayed in the second acquired profit display section D242d. displayed.

In addition, the first earned profit display A251a or the first earned profit display section A241a, the first earned profit display section B241b, the first earned profit display section C241c, and the first earned profit display section D241d are respectively displayed. Since the predetermined period (10 seconds) has not elapsed since the acquired profit display B251b was displayed, the display is maintained. Furthermore, the second earned profit display A252a displayed on the second earned profit display section C242c remains displayed because a predetermined period (10 seconds) has not elapsed since it was displayed. On the other hand, the second earned profit display A252a ("10pt") that was displayed on the second earned profit display section B242b ends its display and becomes hidden because a predetermined period (10 seconds) has passed since it was displayed. It has become.

FIG. 55(q) shows the same fluctuation display as FIG. 55(p), and shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from the scene shown in FIG. 55(p). In addition, in FIG. 55(q), the first earned profit display A251a ("15pt") that was displayed on the first earned profit display section A241a is not displayed because a predetermined period (10 seconds) has passed since it was displayed. It is closed and hidden. As a result, the number of earned profit displays displayed at the same time is reduced from six to five. In this way, the number of displayed earned profit displays that are displayed at the same time increases or decreases as time passes, so the player plays the game with the expectation that a larger number of earned profit displays will be displayed.

FIG. 55(r) shows a scene in which the next variable display of the variable display shown in FIG. 55(q) is being executed. In addition, in FIG. 55(r), the first earned profit display A251a ("15pt") that was displayed on the first earned profit display section B241b is not displayed because a predetermined period (10 seconds) has passed since it was displayed. It is closed and hidden. As a result, the number of earned profit displays displayed at the same time is reduced from five to four.

In the above-described embodiment, when a plurality of first earned profit displays are displayed at the same time, when the first earned profit display that was displayed first disappears after a predetermined period of time, the first earned profit display that was displayed later The profit display is maintained without changing the first earned profit display section until a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the start of the display. Instead of such an aspect, when a plurality of first earned profit displays are displayed at the same time, if the first earned profit display that was displayed first disappears after a predetermined period of time, the second displayed later The display position of the first earned profit display may be changed to the hidden first earned profit display section. Such an aspect will be explained using FIGS. 56(a) to 56(c).

FIG. 56(a) shows a scene where, as a result of performing a predetermined variable display in the special mode (high accuracy low base state), a missed symbol 246 ("337") is displayed as a definite stop. In addition, the first earned profit display section A241a and the first earned profit display section B241b display a first earned profit display A251a and a first earned profit display B251b, respectively, and a predetermined period of time ( 10 seconds), the display is maintained.

FIG. 56(b) shows a scene where the next fluctuating display is started after the missed symbol is fixed and stopped in FIG. 56(a). Furthermore, by starting the variable display of the next performance symbol, the three performance reservations 9b (suspension symbols) displayed in FIG. 55(a) are shifted and displayed. In addition, in FIG. 56(b), the first earned profit display A251a ("15pt") displayed in the first earned profit display section A241a of FIG. 56(a) is displayed for a predetermined period (10 seconds). The first acquired profit display B251b ("30pt☆") that was displayed in the first acquired profit display section B241b in FIG. This shows a scene in which a shift display (transition display) is made in the profit display section A241a.

In FIG. 56(c), the result of the variable display (special symbol validity judgment) shown in FIG. 56(b) is a small hit, and the small winning symbol 244 (specific winning symbol, "33★") is displayed as fixed and stopped, This shows a scene where a small winning game is being executed.

In addition, in the first earned profit display section B241b, during the first opening in the small winning game, one ball entered the second big prize opening (first ball entered, first specific prize), 15 A first acquired profit display A251a ("15 pt") indicating that the player has acquired a prize ball (gaming profit) is displayed. When this first acquired profit display B251b was made, since the first acquired profit display was displayed in the first acquired profit display section A241a, the current first acquired profit display A251a ("15pt") is the first acquired profit display B251b. It was displayed on display section B241b.

In addition, the first earned profit display section C241c also shows that during the second opening in the small winning game, one ball enters the second big prize opening (second ball entry, second special winning, re-entering the ball). ), and a first acquired profit display A251a ("15pt") indicating that 15 prize balls have been acquired (acquisition of gaming profits) is displayed. When this first acquired profit display A251a is displayed, the first acquired profit display based on the previous pitched ball has already been displayed in the first acquired profit display section B241b, so the current first acquired profit display A251a is the first acquired profit display A251a. 1 displayed on the acquired profit display section C241c. Furthermore, the first earned profit display B251b displayed on the first earned profit display section A241a remains displayed because a predetermined period (10 seconds) has not elapsed since it was displayed.

In this manner, in this aspect, the oldest first earned profit display is displayed on the first earned profit display section A, then the oldest first earned profit display is displayed on the first earned profit display section B, and then , the old first earned profit display is displayed on the first earned profit display section C, then the old first earned profit display is displayed on the first earned profit display section D, then the old first earned profit display is displayed on the first earned profit display section D, and then the old first earned profit display is displayed on the first earned profit display section D. It is displayed on the first earned profit display section E. Then, when the first earned profit display becomes hidden after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, each of them is shifted and displayed. The same applies to the second earned profit display displayed on the second earned profit display section. As a result, the earned profit displays are stacked up and displayed in order from the bottom, so the player can easily grasp how many earned profit displays are being displayed at the same time.

In addition, in this embodiment, the display of the gaming profit (first acquired profit display) based on the ball entering the second big winning hole is replaced with the display of the gaming profit obtained by entering the ball in one opening in the small winning game. It was designed to display all of the information at once. Instead of this mode, a mode may be adopted in which the gaming profits acquired in the small winning game are displayed for each ball. This makes it possible to further increase the possibility that a plurality of first earned profit displays will be displayed at the same time.

In addition, the (average time) of the fluctuation time of the special symbols (production symbols) in the special mode (high accuracy, low base state) is the (average of) fluctuation time of the special symbols (production symbols) in the normal state (low accuracy, low base state). time) is set to a shorter time. This is by shortening the fluctuation time of special symbols (performance symbols) to increase the frequency of occurrence of small winning games per unit time, and to display as many earned profits as possible (first earned profit display 251 and second earned profit display 251). This is to increase the possibility that the display 252) will be displayed at the same time. As a result, the player feels (recognizes) that he/she has earned a large amount of gaming profit in a short period of time, and increases his/her interest in playing the game.

Further, in this embodiment, the second special symbol validity determination may have a small hit, but the first special symbol validity determination may not have a small hit. Further, the small winning probability is not limited to the probability of the first embodiment, and can be freely set. For example, by increasing the small hit probability in the second special symbol validity determination, the possibility of executing a small win game is increased, and as many earned profit displays as possible (first earned profit display 251 and second earned profit display 252) can increase the possibility that they will be displayed at the same time. As a result, the player feels (recognizes) that he has earned a large amount of gaming profits in a short period of time, and increases his interest in the game.

[Other aspects]
Furthermore, in the above-mentioned configuration of the gaming machine, the term "game performance" refers to a performance performed using a predetermined character or a performance performed using identification information (performance symbols, special symbols, etc.), such as a preview performance, Examples include character presentation and reach presentation. Furthermore, the game performance belongs to any one of the plurality of game performance types. Furthermore, a pseudo-variation notice performance may be provided as the preview performance. Pseudo fluctuation notice performance is a notice performance that indicates the possibility that the result of special symbol validity judgment will be a jackpot, and by performing a fluctuation display, a temporary stop display, and a re-variation display during one fluctuation display, This is an effect that gives the appearance of a pseudo-variable display multiple times. For example, "pseudo 1 (pseudo fluctuation 1)" means that after the start of the fluctuating display of the performance symbol, one temporary stop display and another fluctuating display are performed, making it appear as if the fluctuating display is being performed twice. This is a performance, and as the number increases from pseudo 2 to pseudo 3, the number of pseudo fluctuating displays increases, and the reliability of the jackpot increases accordingly.

Further, in the above-described configuration of the gaming machine, the variable ball entry opening can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter, and a first correctness determination or A special game execution unit (special game execution means) capable of executing a special game in which a variable ball entrance opening (big winning opening) is set in a state where balls can be entered when the result of the second validity determination is a hit. Can be done. Further, the "starting port" may be a variable starting port that can be changed between the first mode and the second mode in which the possibility of a game ball entering is higher than the first mode. The variable starting port may be provided separately. In addition, there is a first gaming state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the variable starting port is a predetermined frequency, and a second gaming state in which the frequency of entering the gaming ball into the variable starting port is higher than in the first gaming state. and a gaming state setting section for setting the game state. Here, the "predetermined frequency" includes 0.

In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the number of openings of the first grand prize opening or the second grand prize opening in one round is one time, but the number of openings of the first grand prize opening or the second grand prize opening in one round is The round may be played multiple times, or may have rounds with different numbers of openings.

In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the control process is such that the second special figure reservation is prioritized over the first special figure reservation, the so-called special figure 2 priority control process, but the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to perform a control process that gives priority to the second special figure reservation, a so-called control process that gives priority to the first special figure. In addition, priority is not set for extinguishing the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation, and the first and second special figure reservations are consumed in order from the oldest memorized one. The control process may be a so-called control process for digesting pitches in order of entry (in order of memory).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine having the specific area 39, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the special symbol validity determination can be performed without having the specific area 39 in the grand prize opening. It can also be applied to a type of gaming machine where it is determined whether or not a high probability state is given after the end of a jackpot game based only on the result (the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed). Needless to say, this type of gaming machine is also subject to this implementation based on the fact that the special symbol is a jackpot (the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol). The pachinko game machine of Example 1 also includes other types of game machines. In addition, it is a type of pachinko game machine that does not have a probability setting section (no high probability state), and has a specific area inside, and has a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball can enter. It is equipped with a grand prize opening that can change between a state in which the ball cannot enter and a state in which the ball cannot enter, and the grand prize opening is set in a state in which the ball can enter for a predetermined time when the result of the judgment based on the ball entering the starting hole is a small win. When a game ball enters a jackpot in which a ball is available and passes through a specific area, it becomes a jackpot, a jackpot game is executed, and a predetermined benefit is given to a pachinko game machine. This pachinko game machine is called a 1 type 2 type mixing machine, and when the result of the judgment based on the ball entering the starting hole is a jackpot, the jackpot game is executed without passing through a specific area. Further, as a benefit, a high base state can be generated that increases the frequency of game balls entering the starting hole. Further, it is possible to have a first starting port and a second starting port, and to generate a high base state that increases the frequency of balls entering the second starting port. The present invention can be applied to all types of gaming machines.

[others]
(Reference invention 1)
Furthermore, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 is
an identification information display unit that acquires acquired information based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and variably displays the identification information based on the acquired information;
A game performance execution means capable of executing a game performance in accordance with the variable display of the identification information;
an identification pattern display section capable of displaying an identification pattern;
A gaming machine comprising: special game execution means for executing a special game when the result of the variable display of the identification information is a specific result,
The game performance includes a first game performance in which a first performance is executed when notifying the possibility that the result of the fluctuating display of the identification information will be a specific result, and a variation in the identification information that is greater than the first game performance. a second game effect that executes a second effect that indicates a high possibility that the displayed result will be a specific result;
The acquired information includes first acquired information that allows the first game performance to be executed and second acquired information that allows the second game performance to be executed,
The identification pattern includes a first identification pattern displayed at a predetermined display speed and a second identification pattern displayed at a display speed different from the first identification pattern,
The present invention is characterized in that, in a situation where the first identification pattern is displayed on the identification pattern display section, the second identification pattern is displayed when the second acquisition information is acquired.

According to such a gaming machine, there is provided an identification pattern display section capable of displaying an identification pattern, and the first identification pattern is displayed at a predetermined display speed as the identification pattern, and the first identification pattern is displayed at a different display speed from the first identification pattern. and a second identification pattern to be displayed. Further, as the acquired information, first acquired information that allows the first game performance to be executed, and second acquired information that allows the execution of the second game performance that indicates a higher possibility of achieving a specific result than the first game performance. It has acquired information. Then, in a situation where the first identification pattern is being displayed on the identification pattern display section, the second identification pattern is displayed upon acquisition of the second acquisition information.

As a result, the execution of a second game presentation that suggests a high probability of a specific result is notified by displaying a second identification pattern with a different display speed, allowing the player to be sure that the second identification pattern has been displayed, thereby making it possible to increase the player's interest in the game.

The identification pattern can be a pattern that indicates information regarding the game (information about the game mode being executed, information indicating the possibility of a specific result, information about the characters that appear, information about the background pattern, etc.). Furthermore, the first identification pattern and the second identification pattern can be patterns that indicate different information regarding the game. In addition, one is information that is not related to (the possibility of a specific result) the result of the judgment (for example, game mode information, what mode, etc.), and the other is information that is not related to the result of the judgment (the possibility of a specific result). It can be information about (indicating) the possibility that Further, the identification pattern may be displayed in a variable manner as the identification information is displayed in a variable manner. "Along with the variable display of the identification information" means that at least a part of the display period of the identification pattern overlaps with the variable display period of the identification information.

Furthermore, "triggered by the acquisition of the second acquired information in a situation where the first identification symbol is displayed on the identification symbol display section" means "triggered by the acquisition of the second acquired information" ( (as a condition) means to be displayed. This includes a mode in which the second identification symbol is displayed immediately after acquiring the second acquired information, or a mode in which another symbol (for example, a pending symbol) is displayed after acquiring the second acquired information and the corresponding symbol is displayed. It also includes a mode in which a second identification pattern is displayed when displaying.

Further, the first identification pattern and the second identification pattern may be displayed variably (displayed moving) in different directions. Further, the first identification pattern and the second identification pattern may be displayed in a variable manner (moving display) at different speeds (display speeds) and in different directions. As a result, it is possible to more clearly appeal to the player that the display mode of the identification symbols has changed, and it is also possible to diversify the display mode and increase the interest in the game.

In addition, the term "identification pattern display unit capable of displaying an identification pattern in accordance with the changing display of identification information" means that it is sufficient that the identification pattern can be displayed at least in accordance with the changing display of the identification information; may be displayed during a period when it is not being executed. Furthermore, the first identification pattern can be displayed regardless of whether or not the acquired information is stored (even during the period when the acquired information is stored or during the period when the acquired information is not stored). , the second identification pattern may be displayable when the acquired information is stored (displayable during the period when the acquired information is stored, and not displayable during the period when the acquired information is not stored). In addition, both the first identification pattern and the second identification pattern can be displayed when the acquired information is stored (displayable during the period when the acquired information is stored, and displayed during the period when the acquired information is not stored). (impossible).

Furthermore, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1,
comprising an acquisition information storage means capable of storing a plurality of pieces of the acquisition information;
The identification information display means is characterized in that the identification information is displayed variably based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means.

According to such a gaming machine, a plurality of pieces of acquired information can be stored, and the identification information display means changes the identification information based on the stored acquired information, so that the result of the changing display of the identification information is It shall be indicated whether a specific result is achieved. This makes it possible to draw attention to the fact that the acquired information is stored and to increase interest in the game.

Furthermore, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 or Reference Invention 1-2,
The identification pattern display section includes a first identification pattern display section and a second identification pattern display section provided in a display area different from the first identification pattern display section;
The first identification pattern is displayed on the first identification pattern display section, and the second identification pattern is displayed on the second identification pattern display section.

According to such a gaming machine, the identification pattern display section includes a first identification pattern display section provided in a predetermined display area, and a second identification pattern display section provided in a display area different from the first identification pattern display section. , the first identification pattern is displayed on the first identification pattern display section, and the second identification pattern is displayed on the second identification pattern display section. As a result, at least a portion of the first identification symbol and the second identification symbol are displayed in different display areas, so the player may be able to recognize that the second identification symbol was displayed due to the difference in display speed and display area. This makes it possible to reliably recognize the game and increase interest in the game.

It should be noted that the first identification pattern display section and the second identification pattern display section provided in a different display area from the first identification pattern display section only need to have at least a part of the display area different. The parts may overlap (overlap). According to this, the player can reliably recognize that the second identification symbol has been displayed due to the difference in display speed and display area, and can increase his/her interest in the game.

Moreover, as another aspect, the first identification pattern display section and the second identification pattern display section may be in the same display area. According to this, since the display area of the identification symbol is fixed, it becomes clear to the player which display area to check in order to confirm the identification symbol, and the player can confirm that the second identification symbol is displayed. This makes it possible to reliably recognize this and increase interest in the game.

The identification pattern can be a pattern that indicates information regarding the game (information on the game mode being executed, information indicating the possibility of a specific result, information on characters appearing, information on background patterns, etc.). Furthermore, the first identification pattern and the second identification pattern can be patterns that indicate different information regarding the game. In addition, one is information that is not related to (the possibility of a specific result) the result of the decision (for example, game mode information, what mode, etc.), and the other is information that is not related to the result of the decision (the possibility of a specific result). It can be information about (indicating) the possibility that

Furthermore, "triggered by the acquisition of the second acquired information in a situation where the first identification symbol is displayed on the identification symbol display section" means "triggered by the acquisition of the second acquired information" ( (as a condition) means to be displayed. This includes a mode in which the second identification symbol is displayed immediately after acquiring the second acquired information, or a mode in which another symbol (for example, a pending symbol) is displayed after acquiring the second acquired information and the corresponding symbol is displayed. It also includes a mode in which a second identification pattern is displayed when displaying.

Further, the first identification pattern and the second identification pattern may be displayed variably (displayed moving) in different directions. Further, the first identification pattern and the second identification pattern may be displayed in a variable manner (moving display) at different speeds (display speeds) and in different directions. As a result, it is possible to more clearly appeal to the player that the display mode of the identification symbols has changed, and it is also possible to diversify the display mode and increase the interest in the game.

Furthermore, the first identification pattern can be displayed regardless of whether or not the acquired information is stored (even during the period when the acquired information is stored or during the period when the acquired information is not stored). , the second identification pattern may be displayable when the acquired information is stored (displayable during the period when the acquired information is stored, and not displayable during the period when the acquired information is not stored). In addition, both the first identification pattern and the second identification pattern can be displayed when the acquired information is stored (displayable during the period when the acquired information is stored, and displayed during the period when the acquired information is not stored). (impossible).

According to the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1, by executing unprecedented game effects, it is possible to diversify the game effects and increase the interest in the game.

(Reference invention 2)
Furthermore, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 is
Acquired information storage means for storing acquired information acquired when an acquisition condition is satisfied;
a determination execution unit that executes a determination based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage unit when the determination condition is met;
a game information display section capable of displaying game information regarding the game;
a memory pattern display means for displaying a memory pattern indicating the obtained information on the game information display section when the obtained information is stored in the obtained information storage means;
If the result of the determination by the determination execution means is a specific result, the gaming machine is capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player,
The display mode of the memory symbols includes a normal mode and a special mode that indicates a higher possibility of executing the special game than the normal mode,
The game information display section has a first display section and a second display section,
The memory pattern display means may display the memory pattern on the first display section or the second display section based on the result of the judgment by the judgment execution means, and the memory pattern may be displayed on the first display section or the second display section. The present invention is characterized in that it can be displayed in the special mode no matter which display unit it is displayed on.

According to such a gaming machine, when the acquired information is stored, it has a game information display section that displays a memory pattern indicating the acquired information. Furthermore, the memory symbols have a normal mode and a special mode indicating a high possibility of executing a special game, and the game information display section has a first display section and a second display section. The memory pattern may be displayed on the first display section or the second display section based on the judgment result of the judgment execution means, and it does not matter which display section it is displayed on. can also be displayed in a special manner. This makes it possible to diversify the display mode of the memory symbols, draw attention to both the display position and the display mode of the memory symbols, and increase the interest in the game.

Moreover, the "acquisition condition" shall be established based on the ball entering the starting port (the first starting port or the second starting port). Further, "based on the result of the determination by the determination execution means" means "based on the determination of the acquired information" or "based on the acquired information." In addition, the judgment of the "judgment execution means that executes the judgment" includes the judgment at the time of ball entry (preliminary judgment) made when the ball enters the starting hole, and the change made at the start of the change of special symbols (production symbols, identification information). This includes a start time determination. Further, the special mode displayed on the first display section and the special mode displayed on the second display section may be the same display mode or may be different display modes. Similarly, the normal mode displayed on the first display section and the normal mode displayed on the second display section may be the same display mode, or may be different display modes.

In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1,
Equipped with a benefit granting means for granting advantageous benefits to players,
The invention is characterized in that the probability of being awarded the benefit is different depending on whether the memorized pattern is displayed on the first display section or when the memorized pattern is displayed on the second display section. .

According to such a gaming machine, a benefit granting means is provided for granting advantageous benefits to the player. It is also assumed that the probability of being awarded a benefit differs depending on whether the memorized symbol is displayed on the first display section or on the second display section. This makes it possible to diversify the display manner of the memorized symbols, draw attention to both the display position and display manner of the memorized symbols, and increase the interest in the game.

Benefits advantageous to players include, for example, special games (jackpot games), high probability states, time saving states, small winning games, small winning RUSH states where small winning games occur frequently, and the possibility of appearance. Examples include special game performances with low performance. It should be noted that the probability of receiving a benefit may be higher when the memorized symbol is displayed on the first display section than when it is displayed on the second display section, or when the memorized symbol is displayed on the first display section. The probability of receiving a benefit may be lower when the bonus is displayed on the second display than when displayed on the second display.

Furthermore, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 or Reference Invention 2-2,
The special game includes a first special game and a second special game that has a higher profit amount for the player than the first special game,
Executed when the result of the determination by the determination execution means is a specific result in a case where the memory pattern is displayed on the first display section and a case where the memory pattern is displayed on the second display section. This is characterized in that the probability that the special game to be played becomes the second special game is different.

According to such a gaming machine, the special games include a first special game and a second special game that provides a larger amount of profit for the player than the first special game. The probability that the special game to be executed will be the second special game is different depending on whether the memory symbols are displayed on the first display section or on the second display section. This makes it possible to diversify the display manner of the memorized symbols, draw attention to both the display position and display manner of the memorized symbols, and increase the interest in the game.

It is executed more when the memory symbol (reserved symbol) is displayed on the first display section than when the result of the determination by the determination execution means is a specific result than when it is displayed on the second display section. The special game may have a higher probability of becoming the second special game, and the determination execution means may be more accurate when the memory symbol is displayed on the first display section than when it is displayed on the second display section. The special game to be executed when the determination result is a specific result may have a low probability of becoming the second special game.

Further, the probability that the memory pattern will be displayed in a special manner may be different depending on whether the memory pattern is displayed on the first display section or the case where the memory pattern is displayed on the second display section. Specifically, when the memory pattern is displayed on the second display section, there is a higher possibility that the memory pattern will be displayed in a special manner than when the memory pattern is displayed on the first display section. can do. Further, the memory pattern may be more likely to be displayed in a special manner when it is displayed on the first display section than when it is displayed on the second display section. . Furthermore, the memory symbols may be displayed in the normal mode on the game information display section (the first display section or the second display section) and then changed to the special mode, or may be displayed in the special mode from the beginning. In addition, in the case where the memory symbols are displayed in a special manner on the game information display section (first display section or second display section), if a plurality of memory symbols are displayed, some of them (one or more ) may be displayed in a special manner (including the memory symbol of the object indicating the determination result), or all the displayed memory symbols may be displayed in a special manner.

Further, the display position of the memorized pattern may be different depending on whether the memorized pattern is displayed on the first display section or the case where the memorized pattern is displayed on the second display section. The different display positions may be completely different display positions (the display positions of the memory symbols do not overlap), or may be partially different display positions (the display positions of the memory symbols are partially different). (overlapping positions). Further, the display size of the memory pattern may be different depending on whether the memory pattern is displayed on the first display section or the case where the memory pattern is displayed on the second display section. In this case, the memory pattern displayed on the first display section may have a larger size, or the memory pattern displayed on the second display section may have a larger size. Alternatively, different ball entry ports may be provided, and the display position (first display section or second display section) of the memory pattern may be made different depending on the ball entry port into which the ball enters. Further, as the display position of the memory pattern, not only the first display section and the second display section but also a third display section and a fourth display section may be provided.

Furthermore, the display mode (picture shape) of the memory pattern to be displayed may be the same when the memory pattern is displayed on the first display section and when the memory pattern is displayed on the second display section. Alternatively, a different display mode may be used. When different display modes are used, it becomes possible for the player to understand the difference in display position from the display mode of the memory symbols. In addition, when the memory symbol is displayed on the first display section and when the memory symbol is displayed on the second display section, the result of the variable display of the identification symbol related to the memory symbol (reserved symbol) has a high probability. The probabilities of hitting the jackpot (variable jackpot) may be different (the jackpot probabilities are the same, but the probabilities of hitting the jackpot are different). In addition, the result of the fluctuating display of the identification symbol related to the memorized symbol (reserved symbol) will be a jackpot depending on whether the memorized symbol is displayed on the first display section or when the memorized symbol is displayed on the second display section. In this case, the granting period (time saving number) of the high base state (time saving state) given after the jackpot game may be different (longer or shorter). Furthermore, the probabilities of being granted advantageous periods (high probability state, high base state, small win RUSH state) may be different. Further, two or more of the plurality of aspects described above may be combined.

Further, an acquired information storage means for storing acquired information acquired when an acquisition condition is satisfied;
a determination execution unit that executes a determination based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage unit when the determination condition is met;
A priori determination means that performs a prior determination based on the acquired information after the acquisition condition is satisfied and before the determination condition is satisfied;
a game information display section capable of displaying game information regarding the game;
a memory pattern display means for displaying a memory pattern indicating the stored information on the game information display section when the acquired information is stored in the acquired information storage means;
A gaming machine that executes a special game advantageous to the player when the result of the determination by the determination execution means is a specific result,
The display mode of the memory symbols includes a normal mode and a special mode that indicates a higher possibility of executing the special game than the normal mode,
The game information display section has a first display section and a second display section,
The memory pattern display means may display the memory pattern on the first display section or the second display section based on the result of the preliminary judgment by the preliminary judgment execution means, The storage pattern may be characterized in that it can be displayed in the special mode no matter which display section it is displayed on.

According to the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2, by executing unprecedented game effects, it is possible to diversify the game effects and increase the interest in the game.

(Reference invention 3)
Furthermore, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 is
Acquired information storage means for storing acquired information acquired when an acquisition condition is satisfied;
a determination execution unit that executes a determination based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage unit when the determination condition is met;
a game information display section capable of displaying game information regarding the game;
a memory pattern display means for displaying a memory pattern indicating the stored information on the game information display section when the acquired information is stored in the acquired information storage means;
A gaming machine that executes a special game advantageous to the player when the result of the determination by the determination execution means is a specific result,
It has a memory pattern change effect that changes the memory pattern from a normal mode to a special mode,
In the state where the memory symbol is displayed in the first area of the game information display section, the memory symbol is moved from the state displayed in the first area to a second area different from the first area at a subsequent predetermined timing. when the display is changed and displayed; and when the state displayed in the first area is maintained;
The memory pattern change effect can be executed both when changing the memory pattern from the first area to the second area and when maintaining the state displayed in the first area. ,
It is characterized in that the execution probability of the memory pattern change effect is different when changing from the first area to the second area and when maintaining the state displayed in the first area.

According to such a gaming machine, when the acquired information is stored, it has a game information display section that displays a memory pattern indicating the acquired information. It also has a memory pattern change effect that changes the display mode of the memory pattern from a normal mode to a special mode. In addition, the memory pattern is displayed in the first area and then displayed while maintaining the display in the first area, and when it is displayed in the first area and then changed to the second area and displayed. It is possible to execute the memorized pattern change effect at any time. Then, the probability that the memory pattern change effect will occur while maintaining the display in the first area after being displayed in the first area, and the state in which the memory pattern change effect will occur after being displayed in the first area and then changing to the second area. The probability that the memory pattern change effect will occur is different. This makes it possible to diversify the display manner of the memorized symbols, draw attention to both the display position and display manner of the memorized symbols, and increase the interest in the game.

Further, in a state where the memory symbols are displayed in the first area of the game information display section, the memory symbols are changed from being displayed in the first area to a second area different from the first area at a subsequent predetermined timing. It is also possible to have two cases: a case where the screen is displayed in the first area, and a case where the screen remains displayed in the first area. This makes it possible to increase the interest in the game by drawing attention to whether the display position of the memory symbol changes or remains the same at a predetermined timing.

Further, in a state where the memory symbol is displayed in the first area of the game information display section, the memory symbol is changed from the state in which the memory symbol is displayed in the first area at a predetermined timing (in a subsequent predetermined period) to the first area. The display changes to a different second area and remains displayed in the first area (at a time other than the predetermined timing (for example, before the predetermined timing)). You can also use it as This makes it possible to change the display position (display area) of the memory pattern at various timings after the memory pattern is displayed in the first area.

Furthermore, based on the determination by the determination execution means, a memory symbol change effect may be executed that changes the memory symbol from a normal mode (normal display mode) to a special mode (special display mode), or before the judgment condition is satisfied. The computer may also include a prior determination means for performing a prior determination as to whether or not the acquired information will result in a specific result, and perform a memory pattern change effect based on the result of the prior determination by the prior determination means.

Further, the first area and the second area for displaying the memory pattern may be completely different display areas where the display areas do not overlap, or may be display areas where a part of the display area overlaps and the other part does not overlap. You can. Further, the subsequent predetermined timing refers to cases in which the state displayed in the first area is changed to a second area different from the first area, and cases in which the state displayed in the first area is maintained. , may be at different timings. For example, the case where the state displayed in the first area is maintained is that the predetermined identification information is in the middle of being displayed, and the state displayed in the first area is changed to a second area different from the first area and displayed. The case may be when the variable display of the predetermined identification information ends and the next variable display of the identification information starts (when the memory pattern is shifted and displayed).

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1,
comprising a prior determination means for performing a prior determination as to whether or not the acquired information will result in a specific result before the determination condition is met;
The present invention is characterized in that the memory pattern change effect is executed based on the result of the preliminary determination by the preliminary determination means.

According to such a gaming machine, it is determined whether or not to execute the memory pattern change performance based on the result of the preliminary determination. This makes it possible to diversify the notification timing of the preliminary determination result and the display mode of the stored symbols, draw attention to both the display position and display mode of the stored symbols, and increase the interest in the game.

Furthermore, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 or Reference Invention 3-2,
comprising identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on the determination result of the determination execution means,
The game information display section has a plurality of display positions as display positions of the memory symbols,
The predetermined timing is a timing when the variable display of the identification information ends and the stored picture is shifted and displayed from a predetermined display position to a different display position.

According to such a gaming machine, the gaming information display section has a plurality of display positions for displaying stored symbols. Then, the predetermined timing is set as the timing at which the variable display of the identification information ends and the stored pattern is shifted and displayed from the predetermined display position to a different display position. This makes it possible to diversify the display modes of memory symbols, and at the timing when the variable display of identification information ends and the memory symbols are shifted and displayed, attention is drawn to both the display position and display mode of the memory symbols, thereby increasing the interest of the game. make it possible.

According to the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3, it is possible to diversify the game effects and increase the interest in the game by executing unprecedented game effects.

(Reference invention 4)
Conventional gaming machines have a plurality of performance modes and execute different game performances depending on the performance mode to be executed, so they have been effective to a certain extent in preventing players from getting bored with the game. However, in order to further improve game interest, there is a need to execute unprecedented game performances, diversify game performances, and execute highly interesting game performances.

This reference invention 4 has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and displays in a highly interesting presentation mode that a player has obtained a gaming profit by winning a prize in a winning slot, thereby creating a novel game presentation that has not been seen before. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that enhances gaming interest by executing the following steps.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-1 for solving the above-mentioned problem is:
Equipped with a bonus game state setting means that can set bonus game states (special game state, high base state, high probability state, small hit RUSH) that can grant benefits to players,
A gaming machine that grants a gaming profit (gaming profit, a predetermined amount of gaming profit) when a game ball enters a specific winning opening (attacker, small winning attacker) in the bonus gaming state,
Equipped with a game effect display section (liquid crystal) that displays a predetermined game effect,
In the bonus game state,
When a prize is won in the specified winning slot (first specified prize), a message indicating that a gaming profit has been won is displayed on the first display section of the game effect display section in correspondence with the winning (first specified prize). displaying a gaming profit acquisition display (first specific winning performance, 〇〇pt acquisition) shown for a predetermined time (first time), and displaying a gaming profit acquisition display (first specific winning performance) on the first display section. If a prize is won again (second special prize) in the specified winning slot while the display is displayed, a gaming profit acquisition display (second specific winning performance) (for a predetermined period of time),
There is a winning in the specific winning slot (first specific winning), and in response to the winning, a gaming profit acquisition display (first specific winning effect) is displayed on the first display section for a predetermined period of time, and If there is another win (second specific win) in the specific winning slot after the display of the gaming profit acquisition display corresponding to the winning has finished after the period of time has passed, the first display will be displayed in response to the second winning. This is characterized by displaying a gaming profit acquisition display (second specific winning presentation) on the section for a predetermined period of time.

According to such a gaming machine, when a prize is won in a specific winning slot in a privilege gaming state in which a privilege can be given to a player, a gaming profit acquisition display indicating that a gaming profit has been obtained from the winning is displayed in the game. Displayed on the performance display section. Further, if a prize is won in a state where the gaming profit acquisition display is not displayed on the first display section of the game performance display section, the gaming profit acquisition display is displayed on the first display section for a predetermined period of time. If the player wins a prize again while the gaming profit acquisition display is displayed on the first display section, the gaming profit acquisition display corresponding to the second winning is displayed on the second display section. On the other hand, if there is another win after the gaming profit acquisition display is displayed on the first display section and the gaming profit acquisition display has ended on the first display section after a predetermined period has elapsed, the game corresponding to the second win will be awarded. A profit acquisition display is displayed on the first display. Thereby, by making the specific winning hole win a plurality of times in a short time, it is possible to display a plurality of gaming profit acquisition displays on the game performance display section. Furthermore, by displaying a plurality of gaming profit acquisition displays simultaneously, it is possible to make the player aware that he has earned a large amount of gaming profits in a short period of time, thereby increasing his interest in the game. Moreover, this makes it possible to suppress so-called stop-playing and improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

Here, the predetermined gaming profit (gaming profit) is the profit given to the player in the game, and corresponds to the prize ball and the corresponding prize ball data (gaming profit data) and the gaming profit. Contains points (〇〇pt) to (suggest). Further, it may include special images, game effects, and the right to judge whether the game is valid or not. Furthermore, the "gaming profit acquisition display (specific winning performance)" means, for example, displaying a pattern indicating that a prize ball has been awarded on the first display part (first display area) of the game performance display part (liquid crystal). Examples include displaying a pattern indicating the number of prize balls to be awarded (for example, "15pt GET"). Further, a picture indicating that a prize has been won in a specific winning hole may be displayed. Further, the display mode of the "gaming profit acquisition display" may be changed based on the gaming profit obtained. For example, in the case of 15 pt, it may be set as "〇", and in the case of 30 pt, it may be set as "●".

Moreover, it may be provided with a specific winning hole (first specific winning hole) into which a game ball can be won, and a second specific winning hole into which a game ball can be won. In addition, the specific winning opening (first specific winning opening) is a variable winning opening that can change between the first state and the second state in which it is easier to win a game ball than the first state, and the second specific winning opening is a non-variable winning opening. It may also be a variable prize opening. Further, the gaming profits (amount of gaming profits, contents of gaming profits) obtained by winning may be made different between the specific winning opening and the second specific winning opening. Further, either one of the specific winning hole and the second specific winning hole may be a winning hole that is advantageous to the player (for example, the gaming profit obtained by winning one is large).

In addition, the display time on the first display section when the gaming profit acquisition display is displayed on the first display section and the display time on the second display section when it is displayed on the second display section are the same time. or at different times.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-1,
In the bonus gaming state, when a game ball enters the second specific winning hole (other winning hole), a gaming profit (gaming profit, a predetermined amount of gaming profit) is given,
In the bonus game state, if there is a prize in the second specific prize opening (third specific prize), a game information will be displayed on the third display section of the game effect display section in response to the prize win (third specific prize). A gaming profit acquisition display (third specific winning presentation) indicating that the above profit has been obtained is displayed for a predetermined period of time, and a gaming profit obtaining display (third specific winning presentation) is displayed on the third display section. If there is another win (fourth specific win) in the second specific winning slot in the state where (winning performance) (for a predetermined period of time),
There is a winning in the second specific winning opening (third specific winning), and in response to the winning, a gaming profit acquisition display is displayed on the third display section for a predetermined period of time, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the corresponding winning After the display of the gaming profit acquisition display corresponding to the winning has finished, if there is a winning again in the second specific winning opening (fourth specific winning), a gaming profit will be displayed on the third display section corresponding to the winning again. It is characterized by displaying a profit acquisition display (over a predetermined period of time).

According to such a gaming machine, when a prize is won in a second specific winning hole different from the specific winning hole, a gaming profit acquisition display indicating that a gaming profit has been obtained from the winning is displayed on the game performance display section. . Furthermore, if a prize is won in a state where the gaming profit acquisition display is not displayed on the third display section of the game presentation display section, the gaming profit acquisition display is displayed on the third display section for a predetermined period of time. If the player wins again while the gaming profit acquisition display is displayed on the third display section, the gaming profit acquisition display corresponding to the second winning is displayed on the fourth display section. On the other hand, if there is another win after the gaming profit acquisition display is displayed on the third display section and the gaming profit acquisition display has ended on the third display section after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the game corresponding to the second win will be awarded. A profit acquisition display is displayed on the third display. Thereby, by making the second specific winning hole win a plurality of times in a short period of time, it is possible to display a plurality of gaming profit acquisition displays on the game performance display section. Furthermore, by displaying a plurality of gaming profit acquisition displays simultaneously, it is possible to make the player aware that he has earned a large amount of gaming profits in a short period of time, thereby increasing his interest in the game. Moreover, this makes it possible to suppress so-called stop-playing and improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

In addition, the display time on the third display section when the gaming profit acquisition display is displayed on the third display section and the display time on the fourth display section when it is displayed on the fourth display section are the same time. or at different times.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-2,
It is characterized in that the gaming profit obtained by winning in the specific winning opening and the gaming profit obtained by winning in the second specific winning opening are not the same (different).

According to such a gaming machine, the gaming profit obtained by winning a prize in the specific winning hole and the gaming profit obtained by winning a prize in the second specific winning hole are not the same. As a result, it is possible to obtain different gaming profits depending on which specific winning slot the player enters, so by displaying a gaming profit acquisition display corresponding to the gaming profit obtained, it is possible to increase the gaming interest. can be increased. Furthermore, the display mode of the gaming profit acquisition display can be diversified.

Assuming that the gaming profit (amount) obtained by winning in the specified winning opening (first specified winning opening) is greater than the gaming profit (amount) obtained by winning in the second specified winning opening. Good too. In addition, the gaming profit (amount) obtained by winning in the second specified winning opening is larger than the gaming profit (amount) obtained by winning in the specified winning opening (first specified winning opening). It can also be used as a thing. In addition, the gaming profit (amount) obtained by winning a prize in the specified winning opening (first specified winning opening) and the gaming profit (amount) obtained by winning a prize in the second specified winning opening are different. You can also use it as

Furthermore, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-2,
The gaming profit acquisition display displayed by winning a prize in the specific winning opening and the gaming profit acquisition display displayed by winning a prize in the second specific winning opening are different in display form.

According to such a gaming machine, the gaming profit acquisition display displayed by winning a prize in a specific winning opening and the gaming profit acquisition display displayed by winning a prize in the second specific winning opening have different display modes. Thereby, it is possible to identify which specific winning opening has won the prize, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game. Furthermore, the display mode of the gaming profit acquisition display can be diversified.

Due to the difference in the display format between the gaming profit acquisition effect displayed by winning a prize in a specific winning opening and the gaming profit earning effect displayed by winning a prize in a second specific winning opening, the specific winning opening (first specific winning opening) ) can show the difference between the gaming profits obtained by winning in the second specific winning opening and the gaming profits obtained by winning in the second specific winning opening. Thereby, the player can easily grasp the difference in gaming profits that can be obtained.

Furthermore, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-5 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-1 or Reference Invention 4-2,
If the gaming profit obtained by winning a prize in the specific winning opening is larger, the gaming profit displayed by winning the winning opening will be higher than if the gaming profit obtained by winning in the specific winning opening is small. It is characterized by a long display time.

According to such a gaming machine, when a player enters a specific winning slot, if the gaming profit obtained from the winning is large, the gaming profit displayed corresponding to the winning is higher than if the gaming profit obtained from the winning is small. It is assumed that the display time of the acquisition display is long. This makes it easier to display multiple gaming profit acquisition displays at the same time when the gaming profit to be obtained is large, making it easier to display multiple gaming profit acquisition displays at the same time, making it easier to recognize that a large amount of gaming profit has been obtained in a short period of time, and increasing the gaming interest. It is possible to increase it.

Furthermore, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-6 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-2,
If the gaming profit obtained by winning in the second specified winning opening is larger, the gaming profit obtained by winning in the second specific winning opening is smaller than if the gaming profit obtained by winning in the second specified winning opening is smaller. This is characterized by the long display time of the gaming profit acquisition display.

According to such a gaming machine, when a prize is won in the second specific winning slot, if the gaming profit obtained from the winning is large, the game is displayed in a manner corresponding to the winning, rather than if it is small. It is assumed that the display time of the game profit acquisition display is long. This makes it easier to display multiple gaming profit acquisition displays at the same time when the gaming profit to be obtained is large, making it easier to display multiple gaming profit acquisition displays at the same time, making it easier to recognize that a large amount of gaming profit has been obtained in a short period of time, and increasing the gaming interest. It is possible to increase it.

The gaming profit acquisition effect displayed by winning a prize in the specific winning opening or the second specific winning opening may continue to be displayed during the period from the start of the display to the end of the display (it may not be hidden in the middle); There may be a non-display period (display → non-display → re-display) in the middle of the period from the start of display to the end of display. In addition, "When the gaming profit obtained by winning in the specific winning opening or the second specific winning opening is large, the display time of the gaming profit acquisition effect displayed due to the winning is longer than when it is small." This display time may include an intermediate non-display period from the start of display to the end of display.

an identification information display means that variably displays identification information based on the establishment of a predetermined condition; and a special game execution means (a bonus game state execution means) that executes a special game (a bonus game state) when the result of the fluctuation display of the identification information reaches a specific result. means). In addition, there is a variable ball entry opening that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter, and a result of the variable display of the identification information is a specified result. In this case, the game apparatus may further include special game execution means for executing a special game in which the variable ball entry opening is set in a state in which a ball can be entered. The predetermined condition may be established based on the ball entering the starting port. Further, the present invention includes a propriety determining means for making a propriety judgment based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and an identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on the result of the propriety judgment, and when the result of the propriety judgment becomes a specific result, It may be a gaming machine that can execute a special game by stopping and displaying identification information in a specific manner.

According to the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4, it is possible to display the fact that a gaming profit has been obtained by winning a prize in a highly interesting presentation mode, to diversify the presentation mode and to increase the interest in the game.

1 Pachinko gaming machine, 7b production symbol display area (production symbol display section), 8 production symbol, 20 first starting opening, 21 second starting opening, 30 first grand prize opening, 35 second grand prize opening, 39 specific area , 41a first special symbol display (first special symbol display section), 41b second special symbol display (second special symbol display section), 80 main control board (main control section), 90 sub control board (sub control ), 100 Image control board (image control unit), 103a Production first special figure reservation display, 103b Production second special figure reservation display

Claims (1)

Acquired information storage means for storing acquired information acquired when an acquisition condition is satisfied;
a determination execution unit that executes a determination based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage unit when the determination condition is met;
a game information display section capable of displaying game information regarding the game;
a memory pattern display means for displaying a memory pattern indicating the obtained information on the game information display section when the obtained information is stored in the obtained information storage means;
A gaming machine that executes a special game advantageous to the player when the result of the determination by the determination execution means is a specific result,
It has a memory pattern change effect that changes the memory pattern from a normal mode to a special mode,
In the state where the memory symbol is displayed in the first area of the game information display section, the memory symbol is moved from the state displayed in the first area to a second area different from the first area at a subsequent predetermined timing. when the display is changed and displayed; and when the state displayed in the first area is maintained;
The memory pattern change effect can be executed both when changing the memory pattern from the first area to the second area and when maintaining the state displayed in the first area. ,
The execution probability of the memory pattern change effect is different when changing from the first area to the second area and when maintaining the state displayed in the first area,
The memory pattern has a display mode in which the normal mode when displayed in the first area and the normal mode when displayed in the second area are different, and when displayed in the first area. A gaming machine characterized in that the special mode and the special mode displayed in the second area are different display modes.

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