JP7518012B2 - Gaming Machines - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that displays variable information and can be controlled to provide an advantageous state for the player.

As shown in Patent Document 1 , an image display device displays a meter whose display state can change from level 1 to bell 4, and when the display state of the meter reaches level 4, one of a number of super reach reach performances is executed.

JP 2015-221121 A

There was room for improving the marketability of a gaming machine having the functions and configuration of Patent Document 1 .

This invention was made in consideration of the above situation, and aims to provide a gaming machine with improved marketability.

The gaming machine according to claim 1,
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player,
a suggestion performance execution means capable of executing a plurality of types of suggestion performances including a first suggestion performance, a second suggestion performance, a third suggestion performance, and a fourth suggestion performance as suggestion performances that suggest control to the advantageous state;
a development performance execution means capable of executing a first development performance before the performance result of the first suggestion performance is notified, and capable of executing a second development performance different from the first development performance after it is notified that the advantageous state will not be achieved as a performance result of the second suggestion performance;
A chance-up effect execution means for executing a chance-up effect in which the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state varies depending on the number of times the effect is executed during the execution of the suggestion effect;
A specific image suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a specific image suggestion effect that suggests that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state by a display mode of a specific image displayed during the execution of the suggestion effect;
A second development suggestion performance execution means capable of executing a second development suggestion performance that suggests the execution of the second development performance;
Equipped with
The suggestion performance execution means includes:
The third suggestion performance can be executed after the first development performance is executed,
The fourth suggestion performance can be executed after the second development performance is executed,
The chance-up effect execution means includes:
The chance-up effect can be executed so that the number of times that the chance-up effect is executed when the third suggestion effect is being executed is greater than the number of times that the chance-up effect is executed when the first suggestion effect is being executed,
The chance-up effect can be executed such that the number of times that the chance-up effect is executed when the fourth suggestion effect is executed is equal to or less than the number of times that the chance-up effect is executed when the second suggestion effect is executed,
The specific image suggestion performance execution means is capable of displaying the specific image in a common manner in different types of the suggestion performances.
It is characterized by the following.
This feature can improve marketability.
Other gaming machines include
A gaming machine that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means capable of controlling the engine to a non-special state and a special state in which the starting condition is more likely to be satisfied than the non-special state;
A determination means capable of determining to control to the advantageous state;
a variable display pattern determining means for determining one variable display pattern from a plurality of types of variable display patterns having different variable display periods based on a determination result of the determining means;
A performance execution means capable of executing a performance;
Equipped with
The performance execution means, in the non-special state,
As the suggestive effects suggesting that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state, a plurality of types of suggestive effects can be executed, including a special suggestive effect and a first suggestive effect, a second suggestive effect, a third suggestive effect, and a fourth suggestive effect each having a lower expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than the special suggestive effect;
A special development effect can be executed as a first development pattern before the result of the first suggestion effect is announced, and a special development effect different from the special development effect can be executed as a second development pattern after it is announced that the advantageous state will not be reached as a result of the second suggestion effect,
When the first development pattern is executed, the third suggestion performance having a higher expectation than the first suggestion performance can be executed after the special development performance is executed;
When the second development pattern is executed by the development performance execution means, the fourth suggestion performance can be executed after the special development performance is executed;
The performance period of the special development performance is longer than the performance period of the special development performance,
The special development performance includes a first performance in which the visibility of a performance image is reduced, a second performance executed after the first performance in which preceding information is visibly displayed, and a third performance executed after the second performance in which subsequent information with a higher degree of emphasis than the preceding information is visibly displayed,
The period from when the special development performance is executed to when it is notified that the control will be in the advantageous state is shorter than the period from when the special development performance is executed to when it is notified that the control will be in the advantageous state,
The special state includes a first special state that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state ends, and a second special state that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed;
when the variable display is not determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means, the number of variable display patterns that the variable display pattern determination means can determine in the second special state is smaller than the number of variable display patterns that the variable display pattern determination means can determine in the first special state,
In the case of a variable display in which the determination means does not determine that the variable display pattern is to be controlled to the advantageous state, an average period of a variable display period of the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means in the second special state is shorter than an average period of a variable display period of the variable display pattern determined in the first special state.
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the fact that a long period of time had continued during which the variable display was not controlled to an advantageous state, the variable display for which it is not determined to be controlled to an advantageous state has a smaller variety of variable display patterns and a shorter average duration of the variable display period, thereby increasing the speed at which the variable display is consumed compared to other states, and therefore a preferable second special state can be provided. In addition, in the case where the fourth suggestive display is executed after the execution of the special development display, a decrease in interest in the game caused by an excessively long period until it is notified that the game will be controlled to an advantageous state can be suppressed. In addition, in the case where the special suggestive display is executed after the execution of the special development display, it is possible to appropriately draw the player's attention to the special suggestive display before it is notified that the game will be controlled to an advantageous state, thereby improving interest in the game and improving marketability.

The present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, or may have the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention as well as configurations other than the invention-specific matters.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment. FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the pachinko game machine according to this embodiment. 1 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in a pachinko gaming machine. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a game control main process. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a timer interrupt process for game control. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table. A diagram showing the numerical range of a jackpot and the numerical range of a miss with time-saving in the variable display of the first special chart in normal state or time-saving state. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a performance control main process. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a performance control process. A front view showing a pachinko gaming machine in characteristic part 069SG. This is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like installed in a pachinko gaming machine in characteristic part 069SG. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing each random number, (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table, (C1) and (C2) are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table, and (D) is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of various jackpots. An explanatory diagram showing a time-saving count determination table for each transition trigger. An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a performance control command. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a game control main process. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of normal special symbol processing. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of normal special symbol processing. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol stopping process. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol stopping process. FIG. 2 is a state transition diagram for explaining state transitions. This is an explanatory diagram to explain Yu-time (rescue time reduction). This is also an explanatory diagram for explaining Yu-time (rescue time reduction). This is also an explanatory diagram for explaining Yu-time (rescue time reduction). 1A is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a presentation mode related to Battle Rush, and FIG. 1B is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a presentation mode related to Yu-Time. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a presentation mode related to Extreme Battle Rush. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a presentation mode relating to a variable display count display and a special display count display. This is a time chart showing the timing of execution of the effects when the rescue time reduction is reached after the RAM is cleared. An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a presentation pattern when the rescue time reduction is reached after the RAM is cleared. (A) is a time chart showing the execution timing of the effect when the rescue time-saving mode is reached after 900 variable displays after a jackpot, and (B) is a time chart showing a modified example of time-saving entry effect B. This is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the presentation mode when the rescue time reduction is reached after 900 variable displays after a jackpot. An explanatory diagram showing an example of a presentation operation when the number of reserved memories is 0 when the rescue time reduction is reached. An explanatory diagram showing an example of a presentation operation when the number of reserved memories is 1 or more when the rescue time reduction is reached. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a presentation mode relating to a customer waiting screen. A figure showing an example of a presentation operation regarding transition to a customer waiting screen as feature part 069SG variant example 1. A figure showing a modified example of a presentation operation regarding transition to a customer waiting screen as feature section 069SG modified example 1. A flowchart showing timer interrupt processing for game control as variant example 2 of feature section 069SG. This is a flowchart showing the special pattern stopping processing as feature part 069SG variant example 2. This is a flowchart showing the special pattern stopping processing as feature part 069SG variant example 2. 13 is a flowchart showing a display process as a modified example 2 of the characteristic part 069SG. A figure showing a modified example 3 of characteristic portion 069SG. A diagram for explaining the contents of various effects. A figure showing an example of a countdown preview presentation operation. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a countdown preview presentation. A figure showing an example of the presentation operation of the hold change notice. A figure showing an example of the presentation operation of the pattern chance eye announcement. A figure showing an example of the effect display preview performance. 13A to 13D are diagrams showing a pre-reading notice type determination table. 13A to 13F are diagrams showing a pre-reading preview performance pattern determination table. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a variable display start setting process. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a variable display performance process. 13A is a diagram showing a reach notice execution determination table, and (B) to (E) are diagrams showing button notice performance pattern determination tables. 11A to 11D are diagrams showing a character preview pattern determination table. 13A to 13D are diagrams showing a movable body motion pattern determination table. 13A to 13D are figures showing a movable object preview pattern determination table. 13A to 13C are diagrams for explaining various operation examples according to game status. (A) is a timing chart showing the variable display mode of the pattern in the sure-change state and the miss-shortened non-reach fluctuation pattern of the time-saving state A, and (B) is a timing chart showing the variable display mode of the pattern in the miss-shortened non-reach fluctuation pattern of the time-saving state B. This is an example of the presentation operation of a shortened non-reach miss fluctuation pattern in the special state and time-saving state A. This is an example of the presentation operation of a shortened non-reach miss fluctuation pattern in the special state and time-saving state A. This is an example of the presentation operation of a shortened non-reach miss fluctuation pattern in the time-saving state B. This is an example of the performance of SP Reach E and SP Reach D. A diagram comparing examples of the presentation operation of non-reach miss fluctuation patterns. A diagram comparing examples of the presentation operation of non-reach miss fluctuation patterns. This is a diagram comparing examples of the presentation operations of super reach fluctuation patterns. This is a diagram comparing examples of the presentation operations of super reach fluctuation patterns. This is a diagram comparing examples of the presentation operations of super reach fluctuation patterns. 13A to 13C are timing charts showing examples of control operations in SP reaches E, C, and D. This is a diagram comparing super reaches and non-reach misses. (A) to (C) are figures showing examples of entry introduction effects, and (D) is a figure showing an example of the performance of time-saving entry effect A. (A1) to (A4) are diagrams showing an example of the special mode entry performance, and (B1) to (B4) are diagrams showing an example of the time-saving mode entry performance B. An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table as embodiment 2 in feature part 069SG. A figure showing a part of the variable display start setting process as embodiment 2 in characteristic part 069SG. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a variable display effect pattern determination table. This is an example of the performance of SP Reach D. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining characteristics according to game status. In the feature part 099SG, (A) is an explanatory diagram showing each random number, (B1) and (B2) are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table, and (C) is an explanatory diagram of the jackpot type. (A) and (B) are explanatory diagrams showing the normal pattern hit determination table, (C) is an explanatory diagram of the variable display time of the normal pattern, and (D) is an explanatory diagram of the second start winning port opening time when a normal pattern is hit. 13 is an explanatory diagram of a variation pattern according to a variable display result. FIG. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a data retention area for game control. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of a fluctuation pattern determination table in a normal state. This is an explanatory diagram of a fluctuation pattern determination table in a special probability state. This is an explanatory diagram of a fluctuation pattern determination table in a special probability state. An explanatory diagram of a fluctuation pattern determination table in time-saving state A. An explanatory diagram of a fluctuation pattern determination table in time-saving state A. An explanatory diagram of a fluctuation pattern determination table in time-saving state B. An explanatory diagram of a fluctuation pattern determination table in time-saving state B. An explanatory diagram of the probability of winning at the starting winning slot and the winning interval. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of period values α, β, and γ. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of period values α', β', and γ'. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of period values δ, ε, and ζ. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of period values δ', ε', and ζ'. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of period values η, θ, and ι. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of period values η', θ', and ι'. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of period values κ, λ, and μ. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of period values κ', λ', and μ'. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of period values v, ξ, and π. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of period values v', ξ', and π'. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of each period value. 1A is an explanatory diagram of the actual shooting values of a pachinko gaming machine for 10 hours, and FIG. 1B is an explanatory diagram of the design values of the pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of calculation of an average fluctuation time in a normal state. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of calculation of an average fluctuation time in a time-saving state A. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of calculation of an average fluctuation time in a time-saving state B. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram for calculating the average fluctuation time in a probability variable state. This is an explanatory diagram of the average fluctuation time when the fluctuation of the second special chart is executed in the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the special state. This is an explanatory diagram of the average fluctuation time when 110 fluctuation displays of the second special chart are executed in the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the special state. (A) is an explanatory diagram of the average fluctuation time when 110 fluctuation displays are executed when the number of reserved memories of the second special chart is three in the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the special probability state, and (B) is an explanatory diagram of the average fluctuation time when 1,100 fluctuation displays are executed when the number of reserved memories of the second special chart is three in the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the special probability state. (A) is an explanatory diagram of the average fluctuation time when 110 fluctuation displays are executed when the number of reserved memories of the second special chart is 2 in the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the special probability state, and (B) is an explanatory diagram of the average fluctuation time when 1,100 fluctuation displays are executed when the number of reserved memories of the second special chart is 2 in the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the special probability state. (A) is an explanatory diagram of the average fluctuation time when 110 fluctuation displays are executed when the number of reserved memories of the second special chart is 1 in the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the special probability state, and (B) is an explanatory diagram of the average fluctuation time when 1,100 fluctuation displays are executed when the number of reserved memories of the second special chart is 1 in the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the special probability state. (A) is an explanatory diagram of the average fluctuation time when 110 fluctuation displays are executed in a state in which the number of reserved memories of the second special chart is 0 in the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the special probability state, and (B) is an explanatory diagram of the average fluctuation time when 1,100 fluctuation displays are executed in a state in which the number of reserved memories of the second special chart is 0 in the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the special probability state. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of each period value. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of each period value. An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern in feature portion 018SG. 1A is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table in a low base state, and FIG. 1B is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table in a high base state. This figure shows the execution periods of various effects in the jackpot fluctuation patterns of Super Reach α, β, and γ. This figure shows the execution periods of various effects in the failure variation patterns of Super Reach α, β, and γ. (A) is a diagram for explaining the contents of various effects, and (B) is a diagram for explaining character types. (A) is a diagram showing the display mode of characters in SP reach performances A to E, (B) is a diagram showing the lighting pattern of LEDs in SP reach performances A to E, and (C) is a diagram showing the output pattern of background music and sound effects in SP reach performances A to E. FIG. 1A is a diagram showing an example of each light emission pattern, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing an example of each sound pattern. This is a tree diagram showing the flow of SP reach performances A to E. A figure showing an example of the presentation operation from the start of the variable display of SP reaches α, β, and γ to the development into the SP reach presentation. A figure showing an example of the presentation operation of SP reach presentation A. A figure showing examples of the presentation operations of SP reach presentations B and C. A figure showing examples of the presentation operations of SP reach presentations D and E. A figure showing an example of the presentation operation of the win/lose button presentation. A diagram showing an example of a movable body presentation. A figure showing examples of the performance operations for announcing a jackpot in SP reach effects A to E. A figure showing an example of the performance operation for notifying the loss of SP reach performances A to E. A figure showing an example of the performance operation of post-performance A. A figure showing an example of the performance operation of post-performance B. A figure showing an example of the performance operation of post-performance B. 13A is a diagram showing SP reach performance type definition table A, FIG. 13B is a diagram showing SP reach performance type definition table B, and FIG. 13C is a diagram showing SP reach performance type definition table C. 13 is a diagram for explaining a data table for lighting the frame LED in a smooth rainbow light emission lighting pattern. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a data table for lighting the frame LED in a flash rainbow light emission lighting pattern. FIG. 13A and 13B are diagrams illustrating examples of performance control commands. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table. 1A is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a jackpot type determination table, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing the contents of various jackpots. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a variation pattern. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between variable display results and fluctuation patterns. FIG. This is a timing chart showing the performance period for each variation pattern. This is a timing chart showing the performance period for each variation pattern. This is a timing chart showing the performance period for each variation pattern. FIG. 1A is a diagram showing details of the presentation when a high expectation reach presentation development notification presentation is executed, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing a comparison between the early and late presentations. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an image display device. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a data retention area for game control. (A) is an explanatory diagram of the data holding area for performance control, and (B) is an explanatory diagram of the command buffer received at the time of starting winning. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a start winning determination process. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a random number value determination process when a prize is won. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of normal special symbol processing. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a variation pattern setting process. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol stopping process. A flowchart showing an example of a jackpot end process. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a pre-reading preview performance setting process. A diagram showing whether or not a pre-reading preview performance is executed and the determination ratio of the display pattern. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a variable display start setting process. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a meter effect determination process. 13A is a diagram showing whether or not a meter effect is executed and the decision ratio of the effect pattern, and FIG. 13B is an explanatory diagram of each effect pattern. 11 is a timing chart showing the first to fifth timings in each fluctuation pattern. A flowchart showing an example of a reach effect E development suggestion effect determination process. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a branch destination suggestion effect determination process. 13A is a diagram showing whether or not a branch destination suggestion effect is executed and the decision ratio of the effect pattern, and FIG. 13B is an explanatory diagram of the effect pattern of the branch destination suggestion effect. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a reach effect G development suggestion effect determination process. (A) is a diagram showing the reach performance decision ratio when a jackpot is hit, (B) is a diagram showing the reach performance decision ratio when a miss is hit, (C) is a diagram showing a comparison between reach performance C and reach performance D, (D) is an explanatory diagram of the difference in the decision ratio between reach performance C and reach performance D in the fluctuation pattern of super reach θ and the fluctuation pattern of super reach κ when a jackpot is hit, and (E) is an explanatory diagram of the difference in the decision ratio between reach performance C and reach performance D in the fluctuation pattern of super reach θ and the fluctuation pattern of super reach κ when a miss is hit. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a chance-up effect determination process. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of the period during which chance-up effects can be executed during each reach effect. 13 is an explanatory diagram of effects that can be executed as chance-up effects. FIG. (A) to (D) are figures showing whether or not a chance-up effect is executed in each reach effect and the presentation pattern, and (E) and (F) are explanatory diagrams of the presentation patterns of the chance-up effects in each reach effect. A diagram showing the presentation style in the variable display of super reach. A diagram showing the presentation style in the variable display of super reach. A diagram showing the presentation style in the variable display of super reach. A diagram showing the presentation style in the variable display of super reach. A diagram showing the presentation style in the variable display of super reach. A diagram showing the presentation style in the variable display of super reach. A diagram showing the presentation style in the variable display of super reach. A diagram showing the presentation style in the variable display of super reach. A diagram showing the presentation style in the variable display of super reach. A diagram showing the presentation style in the variable display of super reach. A diagram showing the presentation style in the variable display of super reach. A diagram showing the presentation style in the variable display of super reach. A diagram showing the presentation style in the variable display of super reach. A diagram showing the presentation style in the variable display of super reach. A diagram showing the presentation style in the variable display of super reach. A diagram showing the presentation style in the variable display of super reach. A diagram showing the presentation style in the variable display of super reach. A diagram showing the presentation style in the variable display of super reach. A diagram showing the presentation style in the variable display of super reach. A diagram showing the presentation style in the variable display of super reach. A diagram showing the presentation style in the variable display of super reach. A diagram showing the presentation style in the variable display of super reach. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an image display device according to a modified example. 13A and 13B are diagrams illustrating a change rate of the display mode of active display in a modified example. A figure showing whether or not a branch destination suggestion effect is executed and the determination rate of the effect pattern in the variable display of the fluctuation pattern of super reach κ in a modified example. A figure showing whether or not a chance-up effect is executed and the determination rate of the effect pattern in the variable display of the fluctuation pattern of super reach κ in a modified example. An explanatory diagram of the length of the revival performance in a modified example.

The following describes an embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention with reference to the drawings.

(Feature 069SG form)
(SG2020-069) The gaming machine of type 1-1 is,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is executed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
A determination means capable of determining to control to the advantageous state (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a jackpot determination process in step 069SGS62 in the normal special symbol process);
A variable display pattern determination means for determining one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns having different variable display periods based on the determination result of the determination means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 determines one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the variable display result in the variable display pattern setting process of step 069SGS111);
Equipped with
The special state includes a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, and a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed,
In the case of a variable display in which the determination means has not determined that the variable display should be controlled to the advantageous state, the number of variable display patterns that the variable display pattern determination means can determine in the second special state is smaller than the number of variable display patterns that can be determined in the first special state (for example, in the case of a variable display result being a "miss," the number of miss variable patterns (e.g., two) that the CPU 103 can determine in the "time-shortened state B" in the case of a "miss" is smaller than the number of variable display patterns (e.g., three) that can be determined in the "time-shortened state A" and is also smaller than the number of miss variable patterns (e.g., four) that can be determined in the "probable variable state");
In the case where the variable display is not determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means, the average period of the variable display period of the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means in the second special state is shorter than the average period of the variable display period of the variable display pattern determined in the first special state (for example, when the variable display result is "miss", the average time (e.g., about 2.2 seconds) of the variable display time of the miss variable pattern determined by the CPU 103 in the "time-shortened state B" is shorter than the average time (e.g., about 5.58 seconds) of the variable display time of the miss variable pattern determined in the "time-shortened state A", and is shorter than the average time (e.g., about 4.83 seconds) of the variable display time of the miss variable pattern determined in the "probable state". See FIG. 11-50).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the fact that a long period of time has continued during which the variable display is not controlled to an advantageous state, the variable display for which it is not determined to be controlled to an advantageous state has a smaller variety of variable display patterns and a shorter average duration of the variable display period, thereby providing a preferable second special state since the variable display is consumed at a faster rate than in other states.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 1-1,
It is possible to perform variable display of multiple columns of decoration identification information (for example, decoration patterns displayed in the decoration pattern display areas 5L, 5R, and 5C);
The start order of the variable display of the decorative identification information of each column is the same for a case in which, in the first special state, in the variable display in which it is not determined by the determination means to control to the advantageous state, the state of the variable display of the decorative identification information is not a specific state and a non-specific display result is displayed, and a case in which, in the second special state, in the variable display in which it is not determined by the determination means to control to the advantageous state, the state of the variable display of the decorative identification information is not a specific state and a non-specific display result is displayed,
The time until the variable display speed of the decorative identification information of each column that has started the variable display reaches the maximum speed is different between the case where the state of the variable display of the decorative identification information is not a specific state in the variable display in which the determination means does not decide to control the advantageous state in the first special state and a non-specific display result is displayed, and the case where the state of the variable display of the decorative identification information is not a specific state in the variable display in which the determination means does not decide to control the advantageous state in the second special state and a non-specific display result is displayed (for example, the start order of the variable display of the decorative pattern in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5R, and 5C is common between the case where the non-reach miss variable pattern is in the probability variable state and the time-saving state A, and the case where the non-reach miss variable pattern is in the time-saving state B, but the time until the decorative patterns in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5R, and 5C reach the maximum speed is shorter in the time-saving state B than in the probability variable state and the time-saving state A (tb1 to tb2 < ta1 to ta3). See FIG. 11-51).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, while the order in which the decorative identification information of each column starts to be variable is the same in the first special state and the second special state, the time taken to reach maximum speed is different, which gives a different impression for each state and enhances interest.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-3 is the gaming machine according to aspect 1-1 or 1-2,
It is possible to perform variable display of multiple columns of decorative identification information (e.g., decorative patterns);
The stop order of the variable display of the decorative identification information of each column is different between the case where the state of the variable display of the decorative identification information is not a specific state in the variable display in which it is not determined by the determination means to control the advantageous state in the first special state and a non-specific display result is displayed, and the case where the state of the variable display of the decorative identification information is not a specific state in the variable display in which it is not determined by the determination means to control the advantageous state in the second special state and a non-specific display result is displayed (for example, the stop order of the variable display of the decorative pattern in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5R, and 5C is the order of left → right → middle in the case of a non-reach miss variable pattern in the probability change state and the time-saving state A, and the left, middle, and right are stopped and displayed simultaneously in the case of a non-reach miss variable pattern in the time-saving state B. See FIG. 11-51).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the variable display stopping order of the decoration identification information in each column differs between the first special state and the second special state, so that different impressions are given for each state, thereby enhancing interest.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-4 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-3,
It is possible to perform variable display of multiple columns of decorative identification information (e.g., decorative patterns);
The order in which the variable display of the decorative identification information of each column is stopped is the same for a case in which, in the first special state, in the variable display in which it is not determined by the determination means to control to the advantageous state, the state of the variable display of the decorative identification information is not a specific state and a non-specific display result is displayed, and a case in which, in the second special state, in the variable display in which it is not determined by the determination means to control to the advantageous state, the state of the variable display of the decorative identification information is not a specific state and a non-specific display result is displayed,
The time from when one of the decoration identification information in the multiple columns is statically displayed to when the next decoration identification information is statically displayed differs between a case where in the first special state, in the variable display where it is not determined by the determining means to control to the advantageous state by the determining means, the state of the variable display of the decoration identification information is not a specific state and a non-specific display result is displayed, and a case where in the second special state, in the variable display where it is not determined by the determining means to control to the advantageous state by the determining means, the state of the variable display of the decoration identification information is not a specific state and a non-specific display result is displayed (for example, a decorative pattern display The stopping order of the variable display of the decorative symbols in the areas 5L, 5R, and 5C is common to the case of a non-reach miss variable pattern in the high probability state and time-saving state A, and the case of a non-reach miss variable pattern in the time-saving state B, but the time from when a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, and 5C until the next decorative symbol is stopped and displayed may be different between the case of a non-reach miss variable pattern in the high probability state and time-saving state A, and the case of a non-reach miss variable pattern in the time-saving state B.
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the time from when one decorative identification information is statically displayed to when the next decorative identification information is statically displayed differs between the first special state and the second special state, so that different impressions can be given for each state, enhancing interest.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-5 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-4,
It is possible to perform variable display of multiple columns of decorative identification information (e.g., decorative patterns);
an output means for outputting a stop sound when the decoration identification information of each row is stopped and displayed;
The number of times the stop sound is output in the variable display of 1 is different between the case where the state of the variable display of the decorative identification information is not a specific state in the variable display in which it is not determined by the determination means to control the advantageous state in the first special state, and the case where the state of the variable display of the decorative identification information is not a specific state in the variable display in which it is not determined by the determination means to control the advantageous state in the second special state, and the case where the state of the variable display of the decorative identification information is not a specific state and a non-specific display result is displayed (for example, the number of times the pattern stop sound is output in the variable display of 1 is three times in the case of a non-reach miss variation pattern in the probability change state and time-saving state A, because the left, middle, and right are stopped and displayed at different timings, and in the case of a non-reach miss variation pattern in the time-saving state B, because the left, middle, and right are stopped and displayed at the same timing. See FIG. 11-51).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the stop sound can draw attention to the stopping of the decorative identification information, and by outputting the stop sound differently between the first special state and the second special state, different impressions can be given for each state, thereby enhancing interest.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-6 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-5,
It is possible to perform variable display of multiple columns of decorative identification information (e.g., decorative patterns);
an output means for outputting a stop sound when the decoration identification information of each row is stopped and displayed;
The number of times the stop sound is output in one variable display is common between a case where the state of the variable display of the decorative identification information is not a specific state in the variable display in which it is not determined by the determination means to control the advantageous state in the first special state and a non-specific display result is displayed, and a case where the state of the variable display of the decorative identification information is not a specific state in the variable display in which it is not determined by the determination means to control the advantageous state in the second special state and a non-specific display result is displayed (for example, the number of times the pattern stop sound is output in one variable display may be common between a case where a non-reach miss variable pattern is displayed in a probability variable state and a time-saving state A, and a case where a non-reach miss variable pattern is displayed in a time-saving state B).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the stop sound can draw attention to the stopping of the decorative identification information, and by making the number of times the stop sound is output common between the first special state and the second special state, development costs can be reduced.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-7 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-6,
It is possible to perform variable display of decorative identification information (e.g., decorative patterns),
a display means capable of executing a specific action display for causing the decoration identification information to perform a specific action when the decoration identification information is statically displayed in a state in which the state of the variable display of the decoration identification information is a variable display that displays a non-specific display result rather than a specific state when the determination means does not determine that the decoration identification information is to be controlled to the advantageous state;
When the decorative identification information is stopped and displayed in the first special state, the specific operation display is executed, and when the decorative identification information is stopped and displayed in the second special state, the specific operation display is not executed (for example, when the pattern is a non-reach miss fluctuation pattern in the probability change state and the time-saving state A, a specific operation display (pattern stop action) is executed, whereas when the pattern is a non-reach miss fluctuation pattern in the time-saving state B, a specific operation display (pattern stop action) is not executed. See Figures 11-51 to 11-54).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, while the special action display is used to enhance the presentation effect in the first special state, a smooth variable display can be achieved by not executing the special action display in the second special state.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-8 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-7,
It is possible to perform variable display of decorative identification information (e.g., decorative patterns),
a display means capable of executing a specific action display for causing the decoration identification information to perform a specific action when the decoration identification information is statically displayed in a state in which the state of the variable display of the decoration identification information is a variable display that displays a non-specific display result rather than a specific state when the determination means does not determine that the decoration identification information is to be controlled to the advantageous state;
The display mode of the specific operation display is common between the case where the decorative identification information is stopped and the case where the decorative identification information is stopped and displayed in the first special state and the case where the decorative identification information is stopped and displayed in the second special state (for example, the specific operation display (pattern stop action) is common between the case where the non-reach miss fluctuation pattern is in the probability change state and the time-saving state A and the case where the non-reach miss fluctuation pattern is in the time-saving state B, thereby enhancing the performance effect with the specific operation display, while commonizing the mode of the specific operation display in the case of the probability change state, the time-saving state A and the time-saving state B. See Figures 11-51 to 11-54).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, while the presentation effect is enhanced by the specific action display, development costs can be reduced by standardizing the manner in which the specific action display is displayed between the first special state and the second special state.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-9 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-8,
It is possible to perform variable display by synchronizing decoration identification information (e.g., a decorative pattern) with predetermined identification information (e.g., a small pattern) different from the decoration identification information,
The period from when the identification information is stopped and displayed to when the predetermined identification information is stopped and displayed is shorter in the case where the state of the variable display of the decorative identification information is not a specific state and a non-specific display result is displayed when it is not determined by the determination means to control to the advantageous state in the second special state, than in the case where the state of the variable display of the decorative identification information is not a specific state and a non-specific display result is displayed when it is not determined by the determination means to control to the advantageous state in the first special state (for example, the period from when the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed to when the small pattern is stopped and displayed is shorter in the case of a non-reach miss variable pattern in the time-saving state B than in the case of a non-reach miss variable pattern in the probability change state and the time-saving state A {t1 (ta6 to ta7)>t2 (tb3 to tb4)} portion. See FIG. 11-51).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, a smooth variable display can be realized in the second special state.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-10 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-9,
It is possible to perform variable display of decorative identification information (e.g., decorative patterns),
The minimum period from when the decorative identification information is stopped and displayed in the variable display of 1 in the first special state until the variable display of the decorative identification information is started in the next variable display, and the minimum period from when the decorative identification information is stopped and displayed in the variable display of 1 in the second special state until the variable display of the decorative identification information is started in the next variable display are common (for example, the pattern determination period (ta7 to ta8), which is the minimum period from when the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in the variable display of 1 in the probability change state and the time-saving state A until the variable display of the decorative pattern is started in the next variable display, and the pattern determination period (tb4 to tb5), which is the minimum period from when the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in the variable display of 1 in the time-saving state B until the variable display of the decorative pattern is started in the next variable display, are common parts. See FIG. 11-51).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, development costs can be reduced by standardizing control that takes into account the rendering process until the decoration identification information is completely frozen and displayed.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-11 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-10,
The variable display pattern that the variable display pattern determination means can determine in the second special state when the variable display is not determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means, and the variable display pattern that the variable display pattern determination means can determine in the first special state when the variable display is not determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means are common (for example, when the variable display result is a "miss", a miss variable pattern (e.g., "non-reach A") that the CPU 103 can determine in the "time-shortened state B" and a miss variable pattern (e.g., "non-reach A") that can be determined in the "time-shortened state A" and the "probable variable state" are common parts).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, by not setting a variable display pattern that can be determined only in the second special state, it is possible to reduce development costs and program capacity.

(SG2020-070) The gaming machine of type 2-1 is,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is executed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
A determination means capable of determining to control to the advantageous state (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a jackpot determination process in step 069SGS62 in the normal special symbol process);
A variable display pattern determination means for determining one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns having different variable display periods based on the determination result of the determination means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 determines one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the variable display result in the variable display pattern setting process of step 069SGS111);
Equipped with
The special states include a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed, and a third special state (e.g., a guaranteed bonus state) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the first special state or the second special state ends,
In the case of a variable display in which the determination means has not determined that the variable display should be controlled to the advantageous state, the number of variable display patterns that the variable display pattern determination means can determine in the second special state is less than the number of variable display patterns that can be determined in the first special state and is also less than the number of variable display patterns that can be determined in the third special state (for example, in the case of a variable display result being a "miss," the number of miss variable patterns (e.g., two) that the CPU 103 can determine in the "time-shortened state B" in the case of a "miss" is less than the number of variable display patterns (e.g., three) that can be determined in the "time-shortened state A" and is also less than the number of miss variable patterns (e.g., four) that can be determined in the "probable variable state");
In the case where the variable display is not determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means, the average period of the variable display period of the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means in the second special state is shorter than the average period of the variable display period of the variable display pattern determined in the first special state and is shorter than the average period of the variable display period of the variable display pattern determined in the third special state (for example, when the variable display result is "miss", the average time (e.g., about 2.2 seconds) of the variable display time of the miss variable pattern determined by the CPU 103 in the "time-shortening state B" is shorter than the average time (e.g., about 5.58 seconds) of the variable display time of the miss variable pattern determined in the "time-shortening state A" and is shorter than the average time (e.g., about 4.83 seconds) of the variable display time of the miss variable pattern determined in the "probable state". See FIG. 11-50).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the fact that a long period of time has continued during which the variable display is not controlled to an advantageous state, the variable display for which it is not determined to be controlled to an advantageous state has a smaller variety of variable display patterns and a shorter average duration of the variable display period, thereby providing a preferable second special state since the variable display is consumed at a faster rate than in other states.

The gaming machine of aspect 2-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 2-1,
The variable display pattern that the variable display pattern determination means can determine in the second special state when the variable display is not determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means, and the variable display pattern that the variable display pattern determination means can determine in at least one of the first special state and the third special state when the variable display is not determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means are common (for example, a losing variable pattern (e.g., non-reach, SP reach D) that the CPU 103 can determine in the time-saving state B and a losing variable display pattern (e.g., non-reach, SP reach D) that can be determined in at least one of the time-saving state A and the probability variable state are common parts).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, by not setting a variable display pattern that can be determined only in the second special state, it is possible to reduce development costs and program capacity.

The gaming machine of aspect 2-3 is the gaming machine according to aspect 2-1 or 2-2,
The variable display pattern that the variable display pattern determination means can determine in the second special state when the variable display is not determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means, and the variable display pattern that the variable display pattern determination means can determine in both the first special state and the third special state when the variable display is not determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means are common (for example, a losing variable pattern (e.g., non-reach, SP reach D) that the CPU 103 can determine in the time-saving state B is common to a losing variable display pattern (e.g., non-reach, SP reach D) that can be determined in both the time-saving state A and the probability variable state).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, by not setting a variable display pattern that can be determined only in the second special state, it is possible to reduce development costs and program capacity.

The gaming machine of aspect 2-4 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 2-1 to 2-3,
The average duration of the control period controlled to the second special state is shorter than the average duration of the control period controlled to the third special state, and the average duration of the control period controlled to the third special state is shorter than the average duration of the control period controlled to the first special state (for example, it is preferable that the average duration of the control period controlled to the time-saving state B is shorter than the average duration of the control period controlled to the probability variable state, and the average duration of the control period controlled to the probability variable state is shorter than the average duration of the control period controlled to the time-saving state A).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state, the average control period is shorter than in the third special state, thereby increasing the speed at which the variable display is consumed, thereby providing a preferable second special state, while in the first special state, the average control period is longer, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of aspect 2-5 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 2-1 to 2-4,
In the case of a variable display that is not determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means, the number of variable display patterns that the variable display pattern determination means can determine in the second special state is smaller than the number of variable display patterns that can be determined in the first special state, and the number of variable display patterns that can be determined in the first special state is smaller than the number of variable display patterns that can be determined in the third special state (for example, the number of deviation fluctuation patterns (e.g., 2) that the CPU 103 can determine in the time-shortening state B is smaller than the number of deviation fluctuation patterns (e.g., 3) that can be determined in the time-shortening state A, and the number of deviation fluctuation patterns (e.g., 3) that can be determined in the time-shortening state A is smaller than the number of deviation fluctuation patterns (e.g., 4) that can be determined in the probability variable state).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state, the number of determinable variable display patterns is reduced to give priority to consumption of the variable display, while in the third special state, the number of determinable variable display patterns is increased to increase the interest of the game.

(SG2020-071) A gaming machine of form 1-12 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-11,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is executed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
A determination means capable of determining to control to the advantageous state (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a jackpot determination process in step 069SGS62 in the normal special symbol process);
A variable display pattern determination means for determining one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns having different variable display periods based on the determination result of the determination means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 determines one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the variable display result in the variable display pattern setting process of step 069SGS111);
Equipped with
The special state includes a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, and a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed,
When the variable display determined by the determination means to control to the advantageous state is a variable display, the number of variable display patterns that the variable display pattern determination means can determine in the second special state is smaller than the number of variable display patterns that can be determined in the first special state (for example, when the variable display result is a "jackpot", the number of jackpot fluctuation patterns (e.g., 1) that the CPU 103 can determine in the "time-shortened state B" is smaller than the number of variable display patterns (e.g., 2) that can be determined in the "time-shortened state A", and is also smaller than the number of loss fluctuation patterns (e.g., 3) that can be determined in the "probable variable state");
When the variable display is determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means, the average period of the variable display period of the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means in the second special state is shorter than the average period of the variable display period of the variable display pattern determined in the first special state (for example, when the variable display result is a “jackpot”, the average time (e.g., about 40 seconds) of the variable display period of the jackpot fluctuation pattern determined by the CPU 103 in the “time-shortened state B” is shorter than the average time (e.g., about 62.8 seconds) of the variable display period of the jackpot fluctuation pattern determined in the “time-shortened state A”, and is shorter than the average time (e.g., about 51.1 seconds) of the variable display period of the jackpot fluctuation pattern determined in the “probable variable state”. See FIG. 11-50).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the long period during which the variable display has not been controlled to an advantageous state, it is decided to control the variable display to an advantageous state, and since there are fewer types of variable display patterns, development costs can be reduced, and since the variable display is controlled to an advantageous state without being unnecessarily provoked, an ideal second special state can be provided.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-13 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-12,
The variable display determined by the determining means to be controlled to the advantageous state includes a variable display part for performing a variable display of identification information, and a post-performance part for notifying game value information capable of identifying the amount of game value to be awarded in the advantageous state after the end of the variable display part,
An execution period of the variable display part in the first special state is different from an execution period of the variable display part in the second special state,
The execution period of the post-event performance part in the first special state and the execution period of the post-event performance part in the second special state are common (for example, the variable display time (50 seconds, 40 seconds) of the variable display part in the time-saving state A and the probability change state is different from the variable display time (25 seconds) of the variable display part in the time-saving state B, while the pattern determination time (15 seconds) of the post-event performance part in the time-saving state A and the probability change state is common to the pattern determination time (15 seconds) of the post-event performance part in the time-saving state B. See FIG. 11-61).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, development costs can be reduced by sharing the execution period of the post-effect in the variable display in which it has been decided to control to an advantageous state between the first special state and the second special state.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-14 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-13,
It is possible to perform variable display of identification information,
The variable display determined by the determining means to be controlled to the advantageous state includes a variable display part for performing a variable display of identification information, and a post-performance part for notifying game value information capable of identifying the amount of game value to be awarded in the advantageous state after the end of the variable display part,
a display means for executing a specific action display for causing the indicator to perform a specific action when the indicator is displayed in a stopped state during an execution period of the variable display part in the variable display determined by the determination means to be controlled to the advantageous state;
An execution period of the variable display part in the first special state is different from an execution period of the variable display part in the second special state,
The execution period of the specific operation display in the first special state and the execution period of the specific operation display in the second special state are common (for example, the variable display time (50 seconds, 40 seconds) of the variable display part of the time-saving state A and the probability change state is different from the variable display time (25 seconds) of the variable display part of the time-saving state B, while the display time (ta3 to ta4) of the jackpot specific operation display of the time-saving state A and the probability change state is common to the display time (ta3 to ta4) of the jackpot specific operation display of the time-saving state B. See FIG. 11-61).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, development costs can be reduced by standardizing the execution period of the specific action display in the variable display that has been determined to be controlled to an advantageous state between the first special state and the second special state.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-15 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-14,
The variable display pattern that the variable display pattern determination means can determine in the second special state when the variable display is determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means, and the variable display pattern that the variable display pattern determination means can determine in the first special state when the variable display is determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means are common (for example, when the variable display result is a "jackpot", a miss variable pattern (e.g., "SP reach D") that the CPU 103 can determine in the "time-shortened state B" and a miss variable pattern (e.g., "SP reach D") that can be determined in the "probable variable state" are common parts).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, by not setting a variable display pattern that can be determined only in the second special state, it is possible to reduce development costs and program capacity.

(SG2020-072) The gaming machine of form 2-6 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-5,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is executed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
A determination means capable of determining to control to the advantageous state (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a jackpot determination process in step 069SGS62 in the normal special symbol process);
A variable display pattern determination means for determining one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns having different variable display periods based on the determination result of the determination means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 determines one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the variable display result in the variable display pattern setting process of step 069SGS111);
Equipped with
The special states include a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed, and a third special state (e.g., a guaranteed bonus state) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the first special state or the second special state ends,
When the variable display determined by the determination means to be controlled to the advantageous state is a variable display, the number of variable display patterns that the variable display pattern determination means can determine in the second special state is less than the number of variable display patterns that can be determined in the first special state and is also less than the number of variable display patterns that can be determined in the third special state (for example, when the variable display result is a "jackpot", the number of jackpot variable patterns that the CPU 103 can determine in the "time-shortened state B" (e.g., 1) is less than the number of variable display patterns that can be determined in the "time-shortened state A" (e.g., 2) and is also less than the number of loss variable patterns that can be determined in the "probable variable state" (e.g., 3)).
When the variable display is determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means, the average period of the variable display period of the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means in the second special state is shorter than the average period of the variable display period of the variable display pattern determined in the first special state and is shorter than the average period of the variable display period of the variable display pattern determined in the third special state (for example, when the variable display result is a "jackpot", the average time (e.g., about 40 seconds) of the variable display period of the jackpot fluctuation pattern determined by the CPU 103 in the "time-shortened state B" is shorter than the average time (e.g., about 62.8 seconds) of the variable display period of the jackpot fluctuation pattern determined in the "time-shortened state A" and is shorter than the average time (e.g., about 51.1 seconds) of the variable display period of the jackpot fluctuation pattern determined in the "probable variable state". See FIG. 11-50).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the long period during which the variable display has not been controlled to an advantageous state, it is decided to control the variable display to an advantageous state, and since there are fewer types of variable display patterns, development costs can be reduced, and since the variable display is controlled to an advantageous state without being unnecessarily provoked, an ideal second special state can be provided.

The gaming machine of aspect 2-7 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 2-1 to 2-6,
The variable display pattern that the variable display pattern determination means can determine in the second special state when the variable display is determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means, and the variable display pattern that the variable display pattern determination means can determine in at least one of the first special state and the third special state when the variable display is determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means are common (for example, a jackpot variable pattern (e.g., SP reach D) that the CPU 103 can determine in the time-shortening state B is common to a jackpot variable display pattern (e.g., SP reach D) that can be determined in at least one of the time-shortening state A and the probability variable state (e.g., the probability variable state)).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, by not setting a variable display pattern that can be determined only in the second special state, it is possible to reduce development costs and program capacity.

The gaming machine of aspect 2-8 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 2-1 to 2-7,
At least a part of the variable display pattern that the variable display pattern determination means can determine in the second special state when the variable display is determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means, and the variable display pattern that the variable display pattern determination means can determine in both the first special state and the third special state when the variable display is determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means are common (for example, a jackpot variable display pattern (e.g., not via SP) that the CPU 103 can determine in the time-shortening state B is a common part to a jackpot variable display pattern (e.g., not via SP) that can be determined in both the time-shortening state A and the probability variable state).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, by not setting a variable display pattern that can be determined only in the second special state, it is possible to reduce development costs and program capacity.

The gaming machine of aspect 2-9 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 2-1 to 2-8,
The average duration of the control period controlled to the second special state is shorter than the average duration of the control period controlled to the third special state, and the average duration of the control period controlled to the third special state is shorter than the average duration of the control period controlled to the first special state (for example, the average duration of the control period controlled to the time-saving state B is shorter than the average duration of the control period controlled to the probability variable state, and the average duration of the control period controlled to the probability variable state is shorter than the average duration of the control period controlled to the time-saving state A).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state, the average control period is shorter than in the third special state, thereby increasing the speed at which the variable display is consumed, thereby providing a preferable second special state, while in the first special state, the average control period is longer, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of aspect 2-10 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 2-1 to 2-9,
When the variable display determined by the determination means to be controlled to the advantageous state is a variable display, the number of variable display patterns that the variable display pattern determination means can determine in the second special state is less than the number of variable display patterns that can be determined in the first special state, and the number of variable display patterns that can be determined in the first special state is less than the number of variable display patterns that can be determined in the third special state (for example, the number of jackpot fluctuation patterns that the CPU 103 can determine in the time-shortened state B (e.g., 1) is less than the number of jackpot fluctuation patterns that can be determined in the time-shortened state A (e.g., 2), and the number of jackpot fluctuation patterns that can be determined in the time-shortened state A (e.g., 2) is less than the number of jackpot fluctuation patterns that can be determined in the probability variable state (e.g., 3)).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state, the number of determinable variable display patterns is reduced to give priority to consumption of the variable display, while in the third special state, the number of determinable variable display patterns is increased to increase the interest of the game.

(SG2020-073) A gaming machine of form 1-16 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-15,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to a favorable state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player by variably displaying special identification information based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole),
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is executed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
A determination means capable of determining to control to the advantageous state (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a jackpot determination process in step 069SGS62 in the normal special symbol process);
A variable display pattern determination means for determining one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns having different variable display periods of the special identification information based on the determination result of the determination means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 determines one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the variable display result in the variable display pattern setting process of step 069SGS111);
A decoration variable display means for performing variable display of decoration identification information in response to variable display of special identification information (for example, a part where the performance control CPU 120 performs variable display of decoration patterns as multiple types of decoration identification information in synchronization with the first special pattern and the second special pattern);
Equipped with
The special state includes a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, and a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of times (e.g., 900 times) of variable display of special identification information has been executed,
The variable display pattern determination means is capable of determining, in the case of the variable display of special identification information that is not determined by the determination means to be controlled to the advantageous state, a first non-specific variable display pattern (e.g., "SP Reach A to E Miss") in which a display result of the variable display of the special identification information (e.g., a miss display result) is displayed after the state of the variable display of the decorative identification information becomes a specific state (e.g., a reach state), and a second non-specific variable display pattern (e.g., "Non-reach Miss") in which a display result of the variable display of the special identification information is displayed without the state of the variable display of the decorative identification information becoming a specific state,
The rate at which the second non-specific variable display pattern is determined in the case where the variable display of the special identification information is not determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means in the second special state is higher than the rate at which the second non-specific variable display pattern is determined in the case where the variable display of the special identification information is not determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means in the first special state (for example, the rate at which the "non-reach miss variable pattern" is determined by the CPU 103 when the variable display result is "miss" in the "time-shortened state B" (for example, 97%) is higher than the rate at which the "non-reach miss variable pattern" is determined by the CPU 103 when the variable display result is "miss" in the "time-shortened state A" (for example, 95%), and is higher than the rate at which the "non-reach miss variable pattern" is determined by the CPU 103 when the variable display result is "miss" in the "probable variable state" (for example, 95%). See FIG. 11-50).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the long period during which the state is not controlled to an advantageous state, in the variable display for which it is not decided to control the state to an advantageous state, by making the manner of the variable display a specific manner, it is possible to provide a suitable second special state, since the state is less likely to be unnecessarily provoked.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-17 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-16,
It is possible to perform variable display of decorative identification information (e.g., decorative patterns),
The period from when the variable display of the decorative identification information starts to when it is stopped in the second non-specific variable display pattern is shorter than the period from when the variable display of the decorative identification information starts to when the variable display mode becomes the specific mode in the first non-specific variable display pattern (for example, the variable display period (tb0 to tb1) of the non-reach miss variable pattern is shorter than the period (tb0 to tb3) from when the variable display of the decorative pattern starts to when the variable display mode becomes the reach mode in the super reach miss variable pattern. See FIG. 11-62).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the variable display ends in a period shorter than the period until the variable display mode becomes the specific mode, so that a preferable second special state can be provided.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-18 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-17,
It is possible to perform variable display of multiple columns of decorative identification information (e.g., decorative patterns);
In the second non-specific variable display pattern, the period from when the variable display of the decorative identification information of a specific column among the multiple columns is started to when it is stopped is shorter than the period from when the variable display of the decorative identification information of the specific column is started to when it is stopped in the first non-specific variable display pattern (for example, in a non-reach miss variable pattern, the period (tb0 to tb1) from when the variable display of the decorative pattern in the left decorative pattern display area 5L is started to when it is stopped is shorter than the period (tb0 to tb2) from when the variable display of the decorative pattern in the left decorative pattern display area 5L is started to when it is stopped in the super reach miss variable pattern. See FIG. 11-62).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the variable display of the decoration identification information of the predetermined row ends in a short period of time, so that a preferable second special state can be provided.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-19 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-18,
The second non-specific variable display pattern that the variable display pattern determination means can determine in the second special state is common to the second non-specific variable display pattern that the variable display pattern determination means can determine in the first special state (for example, a non-reach miss variable pattern (e.g., non-reach) that the CPU 103 can determine in the time-saving state B and a non-reach miss variable pattern (e.g., non-reach) that the CPU 103 can determine in at least one of the time-saving state A and the probability variable state are common).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, by not setting the second non-specific variable display pattern that can be determined only in the second special state, it is possible to reduce development costs and program capacity.

(SG2020-074) The gaming machine of form 2-11 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 1-10,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to a favorable state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player by variably displaying special identification information based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole),
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is executed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
A determination means capable of determining to control to the advantageous state (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a jackpot determination process in step 069SGS62 in the normal special symbol process);
A variable display pattern determination means for determining one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns having different variable display periods of the special identification information based on the determination result of the determination means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 determines one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the variable display result in the variable display pattern setting process of step SGS111);
A decoration variable display means for performing variable display of decoration identification information in response to variable display of special identification information (for example, a part where the performance control CPU 120 performs variable display of decoration patterns as multiple types of decoration identification information in synchronization with the first special pattern and the second special pattern);
Equipped with
The special states include a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed, and a third special state (e.g., a guaranteed bonus state) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the first special state or the second special state ends,
The variable display pattern determination means is capable of determining, in the case of the variable display of special identification information that is not determined by the determination means to be controlled to the advantageous state, a first non-specific variable display pattern (e.g., "SP Reach A to E Miss") in which a display result of the variable display of the special identification information (e.g., a miss display result) is displayed after the state of the variable display of the decorative identification information becomes a specific state (e.g., a reach state), and a second non-specific variable display pattern (e.g., "Non-reach Miss") in which a display result of the variable display of the special identification information is displayed without the state of the variable display of the decorative identification information becoming a specific state,
The rate at which the second non-specific variable display pattern is determined in the case of a variable display of special identification information that is not determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means in the second special state is higher than the rate at which the second non-specific variable display pattern is determined in the case of a variable display of special identification information that is not determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means in the first special state, and is higher than the rate at which the second non-specific variable display pattern is determined in the case of a variable display of special identification information that is not determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means in the third special state (for example, the rate at which the "non-reach miss variable pattern" is determined by the CPU 103 when the variable display result is "miss" in the "time-shortening state B" (for example, 97%) is higher than the rate at which the "non-reach miss variable pattern" is determined by the CPU 103 when the variable display result is "miss" in the "time-shortening state A" (for example, 95%), and is higher than the rate at which the "non-reach miss variable pattern" is determined by the CPU 103 when the variable display result is "miss" in the "probable change state" (for example, 95%). See FIG. 11-50).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the long period during which the state is not controlled to an advantageous state, in the variable display for which it is not decided to control the state to an advantageous state, by making the manner of the variable display a specific manner, it is possible to provide a suitable second special state, since the state is less likely to be unnecessarily provoked.

The gaming machine of aspect 2-12 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 2-1 to 2-11,
The second non-specific variable display pattern that can be determined by the variable display pattern determination means in the second special state and the second non-specific variable display pattern that can be determined in at least one of the first special state and the third special state are common (for example, a non-reach miss variable pattern (e.g., non-reach) that can be determined by the CPU 103 in the time-saving state B and a non-reach miss variable pattern (e.g., non-reach) that can be determined in at least one of the time-saving state A and the probability variable state are common parts).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, by not setting the second non-specific variable display pattern that can be determined only in the second special state, it is possible to reduce development costs and program capacity.

The gaming machine of aspect 2-13 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 2-1 to 2-12,
The second non-specific variable display pattern that can be determined by the variable display pattern determination means in the second special state is common to the second non-specific variable display pattern that can be determined in both the first special state and the third special state (for example, a non-reach miss variable pattern (e.g., non-reach) that can be determined by the CPU 103 in the time-saving state B is common to a non-reach miss variable pattern (e.g., non-reach) that can be determined in both the time-saving state A and the probability variable state).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, by not setting the second non-specific variable display pattern that can be determined only in the second special state, it is possible to reduce development costs and program capacity.

(SG2020-075) The gaming machine of form 1-20 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-19,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to a favorable state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player by variably displaying special identification information based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole),
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is executed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
A determination means capable of determining to control to the advantageous state (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a jackpot determination process in step 069SGS62 in the normal special symbol process);
A variable display pattern determination means for determining one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns having different variable display periods of the special identification information based on the determination result of the determination means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 determines one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the variable display result in the variable display pattern setting process of step 069SGS111);
A decoration variable display means for performing variable display of decoration identification information in response to variable display of special identification information (for example, a part where the performance control CPU 120 performs variable display of decoration patterns as multiple types of decoration identification information in synchronization with the first special pattern and the second special pattern);
Equipped with
The special state includes a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, and a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of times (e.g., 900 times) of variable display of special identification information has been executed,
The variable display pattern determination means is capable of determining, in the case of the variable display of special identification information determined by the determination means to be controlled to the advantageous state, a first specific variable display pattern (e.g., "SP reach A to C, E jackpot") which displays the display result of the variable display of the special identification information after the state of the variable display of the decorative identification information becomes a specific state, and a second specific variable display pattern (e.g., "SP reach D (instant hit or full spins)", "not via SP", etc.) which displays the display result of the variable display of the special identification information without the state of the variable display of the decorative identification information becoming a specific state,
The rate at which the second specific variable display pattern is determined in the case where the special identification information determined by the determination means to be controlled to the advantageous state in the second special state is a variable display of the special identification information determined by the determination means to be controlled to the advantageous state in the first special state is higher than the rate at which the second specific variable display pattern is determined (for example, the rate at which the "SP reach D jackpot fluctuation pattern (instant hit performance or full rotation performance)" that does not go through the reach mode in the time-saving state B is determined (for example, 90%) is higher than the rate at which the "SP non-via A jackpot fluctuation pattern" that does not go through the reach mode in the time-saving state A is determined (for example, 5%), and is higher than the rate at which the "SP non-via A jackpot fluctuation pattern" that does not go through the reach mode in the probability variable state is determined (for example, 5%). See FIG. 11-69).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, in the variable display in which it has been decided to control to an advantageous state, taking into consideration the fact that a long period has continued during which it has not been controlled to an advantageous state, the manner of the variable display is set to a specific manner, so that the second special state is controlled to an advantageous state without being unnecessarily provoked, thereby making it possible to provide an advantageous second special state.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-21 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-20,
It is possible to perform variable display of decorative identification information (e.g., decorative patterns),
a display means capable of executing a first specific action display for causing the decoration identification information to perform a specific action when the variable display mode becomes a specific mode, and a second specific action display (e.g., a pattern stop action display) for causing the decoration identification information to perform a specific action when the decoration identification information is stopped and displayed;
In the first specific variable display pattern, the first specific operation display and the second specific operation display are executed by the display means, whereas in the second specific variable display pattern, the first specific operation display is not executed by the display means but the second specific operation display is executed (for example, in the variation pattern of SP reach E which goes through a reach, a reach specific operation display and a jackpot specific operation display are executed, whereas in the variation pattern of SP reach D which does not go through a reach, a reach specific operation display is not executed but a jackpot specific operation display is executed. See FIG. 11-55).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, since the first specific action display is performed in the second special state, the player is less likely to be unnecessarily provoked, and therefore a preferable second special state can be provided.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-22 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-21,
The second specific variable display pattern that the variable display pattern determination means can determine in the second special state is common to the second specific variable display pattern that the variable display pattern determination means can determine in the first special state (for example, a non-reach miss variable pattern (e.g., non-reach) that the CPU 103 can determine in the time-saving state B and a non-reach miss variable pattern (e.g., non-reach) that the CPU 103 can determine in at least one of the time-saving state A and the probability variable state are common).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, by not setting the second specific variable display pattern that can be determined only in the second special state, it is possible to reduce development costs and program capacity.

(SG2020-076) The gaming machine of form 2-14 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-13,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to a favorable state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state, etc.) advantageous to a player by variably displaying special identification information based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole),
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is performed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
A determination means capable of determining to control to the advantageous state (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a jackpot determination process in step 069SGS62 in the normal special symbol process);
A variable display pattern determination means for determining one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns having different variable display periods of the special identification information based on the determination result of the determination means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 determines one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the variable display result in the variable display pattern setting process of step 069SGS111);
A decoration variable display means for performing variable display of decoration identification information in response to variable display of special identification information (for example, a part where the performance control CPU 120 performs variable display of decoration patterns as multiple types of decoration identification information in synchronization with the first special pattern and the second special pattern);
Equipped with
The special states include a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of times (e.g., 900 times) of variable display of special identification information has been executed, and a third special state (e.g., a guaranteed bonus state) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the first special state or the second special state ends,
The variable display pattern determination means is capable of determining, in the case of the variable display of special identification information determined by the determination means to be controlled to the advantageous state, a first specific variable display pattern (e.g., "SP reach A-C, E jackpot") which displays the display result of the variable display of the special identification information after the state of the variable display of the decorative identification information becomes a specific state, and a second specific variable display pattern (e.g., "SP reach D (instant hit or full spins)", "SP non-via A", etc.) which displays the display result of the variable display of the special identification information without the state of the variable display of the decorative identification information becoming a specific state,
The rate at which the second specific variable display pattern is determined in the case of a variable display of special identification information determined by the determination means to be controlled to the advantageous state in the second special state is higher than the rate at which the second specific variable display pattern is determined in the case of a variable display of special identification information determined by the determination means to be controlled to the advantageous state in the first special state, and is also higher than the rate at which the second specific variable display pattern is determined in the case of a variable display determined by the determination means to be controlled to the advantageous state in the third special state (for example, the rate at which the "SP reach D jackpot fluctuation pattern (instant hit performance or full rotation performance)" that does not go through the reach mode in the time-saving state B is determined (for example, 90%) is higher than the rate at which the "SP non-via A jackpot fluctuation pattern" that does not go through the reach mode is determined in the time-saving state A (for example, 5%), and is higher than the rate at which the "SP non-via A jackpot fluctuation pattern" that does not go through the reach mode is determined in the probability variable state (for example, 5%). See FIG. 11-69).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the fact that a long period has continued during which the variable display has not been controlled to an advantageous state, in the variable display for which it has been decided to control the variable display to an advantageous state, the variable display mode is set to a specific mode, so that the variable display is controlled to an advantageous state without being unnecessarily provoked, thereby providing an advantageous second special state.

The gaming machine of aspect 2-15 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 2-1 to 2-14,
The second specific variable display pattern that the variable display pattern determination means can determine in the second special state is common to the second specific variable display pattern that can be determined in at least one of the first special state and the third special state (for example, a non-reach jackpot fluctuation pattern (e.g., not via SP) that the CPU 103 can determine in the time-saving state B is common to a non-reach jackpot fluctuation pattern (e.g., not via SP) that can be determined in at least one of the time-saving state A and the probability variable state).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, by not setting the second specific variable display pattern that can be determined only in the second special state, it is possible to reduce development costs and program capacity.

The gaming machine of aspect 2-16 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 2-1 to 2-15,
The second specific variable display pattern that can be determined by the variable display pattern determination means in the second special state is common to the second specific variable display pattern that can be determined in both the first special state and the third special state (for example, a non-reach big win variable pattern (e.g., not via SP) that the CPU 103 can determine in the time-saving state B and a non-reach miss variable pattern (e.g., not via SP) that can be determined in both the time-saving state A and the probability variable state are common).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, by not setting the second specific variable display pattern that can be determined only in the second special state, it is possible to reduce development costs and program capacity.

(SG2020-077) The gaming machine of form 1-23 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-22,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) which can be controlled to a favorable state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player by variably displaying first identification information (e.g., a first special symbol) based on the establishment of a first start condition (e.g., a gaming ball entering a first start winning hole) and variably displaying second identification information (e.g., a second special symbol) based on the establishment of a second start condition (e.g., a gaming ball entering a second start winning hole),
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the second start condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is performed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special pattern (particularly the second special pattern), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
A first reserved storage means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the start winning determination process of step S101 in the special symbol process process) capable of storing information related to the variable display of the first identification information as reserved storage;
A second reserved storage means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the start winning determination process of step S101 in the special symbol process process) capable of storing information related to the variable display of the second identification information as reserved storage;
A determination means capable of determining to control to the advantageous state (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a jackpot determination process in step 069SGS62 in the normal special symbol process);
A variable display pattern determination means for determining one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns having different variable display periods based on the determination result of the determination means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 determines one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the variable display result in the variable display pattern setting process of step 069SGS111);
A performance execution means capable of executing a performance including a suggestion performance that suggests that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state;
Equipped with
The special state includes a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, and a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed,
the variable display pattern determination means is capable of determining a predetermined variable display pattern (e.g., "non-reach") for a predetermined variable display period capable of storing a reserved memory in the second reserved memory means when a reserved memory is not stored in the second reserved memory means in the first special state and the second special state and when a variable display is not determined by the determination means to be controlled to the advantageous state,
The effect execution means is capable of executing the suggestive effect in the variable display when the variable display is executed in the predetermined variable display pattern in the first special state, and does not execute the suggestive effect in the variable display when the variable display is executed in the predetermined variable display pattern in the second special state (for example, when the variable display is executed in a miss variable pattern determined when the reserved memory number is 0 in the "time-saving state A", and when the variable display is executed in a miss variable pattern determined when the reserved memory number is 0 in the "probable change state", a suggestive effect such as "movable object notice" or "character notice" is executed in the variable display, while when the variable display is executed in a miss variable pattern determined when the reserved memory number is 0 in the "time-saving state B", a part that does not execute a suggestive effect such as "movable object notice" or "character notice" in the variable display. See FIG. 11-50).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the fact that a long period of time has continued during which the state is not controlled to be advantageous, the variable display of the predetermined variable display pattern does not unnecessarily induce excitement through suggestive effects, and therefore a favorable second special state can be provided.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-24 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-23,
In the second special state, if the variable display is one that is not determined by the determination means to be controlled to the advantageous state, the suggestive performance is not executed by the performance execution means, and if the variable display is one that is determined by the determination means to be controlled to the advantageous state, the suggestive performance is executed by the performance execution means (for example, in the time-saving state B, if the pattern is a miss fluctuation pattern, the "movable object forecast" or "character forecast" is not executed, and if the pattern is a jackpot fluctuation pattern, the "movable object forecast" or "character forecast" may be executed).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, interest can be heightened by drawing attention to whether or not a suggestive performance will be executed in the second special state.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-25 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-24,
It is possible to perform variable display of decorative identification information (e.g., decorative patterns),
the variable display pattern determination means includes a variable display pattern that displays a display result of the variable display after a state of the variable display of the decoration identification information becomes a specific state,
The suggestive performance includes a provocative performance inviting a player to know whether the state of the variable display will be a specific state (for example, a suggestive performance inviting a player to be controlled to a jackpot game state may include a "reach notice" or a "button notice" as a provocative performance inviting a player to know whether the state of the variable display will be a reach state (whether a reach will be established)).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, interest can be heightened by drawing attention to whether or not a suggestive performance will be executed in the second special state.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-26 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-25,
The effect execution means is capable of executing a plurality of types of suggestive effects including a first suggestive effect and a second suggestive effect which has a higher probability of being controlled to the advantageous state than when the first suggestive effect is executed, based on the determination result of the determination means (for example, a portion capable of executing a plurality of types of suggestive effects including a first suggestive effect (for example, a line A or a vibration (small)) and a second suggestive effect (for example, a line B or a vibration (large)) which has a higher probability of being controlled to a jackpot game state than when the first suggestive effect is executed, based on the variable display result);
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, interest can be heightened by drawing attention to whether or not a suggestive performance will be executed in the second special state.

(SG2020-078) The gaming machine of form 2-17 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-16,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) which can be controlled to a favorable state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player by variably displaying first identification information (e.g., a first special symbol) based on the establishment of a first start condition (e.g., a gaming ball entering a first start winning hole) and variably displaying second identification information (e.g., a second special symbol) based on the establishment of a second start condition (e.g., a gaming ball entering a second start winning hole),
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the second start condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is performed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special pattern (particularly the second special pattern), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
A first reserved storage means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the start winning determination process of step S101 in the special symbol process process) capable of storing information related to the variable display of the first identification information as reserved storage;
A second reserved storage means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the start winning determination process of step S101 in the special symbol process process) capable of storing information related to the variable display of the second identification information as reserved storage;
A determination means capable of determining to control to the advantageous state (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a jackpot determination process in step 069SGS62 in the normal special symbol process);
A variable display pattern determination means for determining one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns having different variable display periods based on the determination result of the determination means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 determines one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the variable display result in the variable display pattern setting process of step 069SGS111);
A performance execution means capable of executing a performance including a suggestive performance that suggests that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a portion in which the performance control CPU 120 can execute a "movable object announcement" or a "character announcement");
Equipped with
The special states include a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed, and a third special state (e.g., a guaranteed bonus state) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the first special state or the second special state ends,
the variable display pattern determination means is capable of determining a predetermined variable display pattern (e.g., "non-reach") for a predetermined variable display period capable of storing a reserved memory in the second reserved memory means when a reserved memory is not stored in the second reserved memory means in the first special state, the second special state, and the third special state, and when a variable display is not determined by the determination means to be controlled to the advantageous state,
The performance execution means is capable of executing the suggestive performance in the variable display when the variable display is executed in the predetermined variable display pattern in the first special state and when the variable display is executed in the predetermined variable display pattern in the third special state, and does not execute the suggestive performance in the variable display when the variable display is executed in the predetermined variable display pattern in the second special state (for example, when the variable display is executed in a miss variable pattern determined when the reserved memory number is 0 in the "time-saving state A", and when the variable display is executed in a miss variable pattern determined when the reserved memory number is 0 in the "probable change state", a suggestive performance such as "movable object notice" or "character notice" is executed in the variable display, while when the variable display is executed in a miss variable pattern determined when the reserved memory number is 0 in the "time-saving state B", a part that does not execute a suggestive performance such as "movable object notice" or "character notice" in the variable display. See FIG. 11-50).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the fact that a long period of time has continued during which the state is not controlled to be advantageous, the variable display of the predetermined variable display pattern does not unnecessarily induce excitement through suggestive effects, and therefore a favorable second special state can be provided.

(SG2020-079) The gaming machine of form 1-27 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-26,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to a favorable state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player by variably displaying identification information (e.g., a decorative pattern) based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., a game ball entering a start winning hole),
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is executed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
A reserved memory means capable of storing information related to the variable display of the identification information as reserved memory (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the start winning determination process of step S101 in the special symbol process process);
A determination means capable of determining to control to the advantageous state (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a jackpot determination process in step 069SGS62 in the normal special symbol process);
An information transmitting means (e.g., a CPU 103) capable of transmitting information related to a game (e.g., a performance control command);
A performance execution means (for example, a part where the performance control CPU 120 can execute a pre-reading notice performance) capable of executing a performance including a pre-reading notice performance that suggests that the reserved memory stored in the reserved memory means will be controlled to the advantageous state based on the information received from the information transmission means;
Equipped with
The special state includes a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, and a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed,
The performance execution means is capable of determining one pre-reading notice performance pattern from among a plurality of types of pre-reading notice performance patterns (for example, "countdown notice", "hold change notice", "symbol chance notice", "effect display notice");
In the case of a variable display in which the determination means has not determined that the control to the advantageous state is performed, the number of pre-reading notice performance patterns that the performance execution means can determine in the second special state is smaller than the number of pre-reading notice performance patterns that can be determined in the first special state (for example, the number of types of pre-reading notices that the performance control CPU 120 can determine when the variable display result is a miss in the "time-saving state B" (for example, 0) is smaller than the number of types of pre-reading notices that the performance control CPU 120 can determine when the variable display result is a miss in the "time-saving state A" (for example, 3), and is also smaller than the number of types of pre-reading notices that the performance control CPU 120 can determine when the variable display result is a miss in the "probable change state" (for example, 4)).
The rate at which the pre-reading notice performance is executed in the case where the variable display is not determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means in the second special state is lower than the rate at which the pre-reading notice performance is executed in the case where the variable display is not determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means in the first special state (for example, the execution rate of the pre-reading notice when the variable display result is a miss in the "time-saving state B" (for example, 0%) is lower than the execution rate of the pre-reading notice when the variable display result is a miss in the "time-saving state A" (for example, 30%), and is also lower than the execution rate of the pre-reading notice when the variable display result is a miss in the "probable change state" (for example, 40%). See FIG. 11-50).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the long period during which the state was not controlled to an advantageous state, in the variable display in which it is not decided to control the state to an advantageous state, the number of pre-reading preview performance patterns is small, thereby reducing development costs, and the player is less likely to be unnecessarily swayed by the pre-reading preview performance, thereby providing a suitable second special state.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-28 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-27,
As a look-ahead notice performance pattern which can be commonly executed by the performance execution means in the first special state and the second special state, there are a first look-ahead notice performance pattern and a second look-ahead notice performance pattern which has a higher probability of being controlled to the advantageous state than when the first look-ahead notice performance pattern is executed,
The rate at which the first pre-reading notice performance pattern is executed in the second special state is lower than the rate at which the first pre-reading notice performance pattern is executed in the first special state (for example, as a pre-reading notice performance pattern that can be commonly executed by the performance control CPU 120 in the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the probability variable state, there is a first pre-reading notice performance pattern (for example, a "blue" pattern of "hold change notice", "pattern chance eye notice", and "effect display notice"), and a second pre-reading notice performance pattern (for example, a "red" pattern of "hold change notice", "pattern chance eye notice", and "effect display notice") that has a higher rate of being controlled to the advantageous state than when the first pre-reading notice performance pattern is executed, and the rate at which the first pre-reading notice performance pattern is executed in the time-saving state B (for example, 0%, see FIG. 11-43(D)) is lower than the rate at which the first pre-reading notice performance pattern is executed in the time-saving state A and the probability variable state (for example, 10%, see FIG. 11-43(C))).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, since the player is less likely to be unnecessarily swayed by the first pre-reading preview performance in the second special state, a preferable second special state can be provided.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-29 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-28,
As a look-ahead notice performance pattern which can be commonly executed by the performance execution means in the first special state and the second special state, there are a first look-ahead notice performance pattern and a second look-ahead notice performance pattern which has a higher probability of being controlled to the advantageous state than when the first look-ahead notice performance pattern is executed,
The rate at which the second pre-reading notice performance pattern is executed in the second special state is higher than the rate at which the second pre-reading notice performance pattern is executed in the first special state (for example, as a pre-reading notice performance pattern that can be commonly executed by the performance control CPU 120 in the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the probability variable state, there is a first pre-reading notice performance pattern (for example, a "blue" pattern of "hold change notice", "pattern chance eye notice", and "effect display notice"), and a second pre-reading notice performance pattern (for example, a "red" pattern of "hold change notice", "pattern chance eye notice", and "effect display notice") that has a higher rate of being controlled to the advantageous state than when the first pre-reading notice performance pattern is executed, and the rate at which the second pre-reading notice performance pattern is executed in the time-saving state B (for example, 90%, see FIG. 11-43 (D)) is higher than the rate at which the second pre-reading notice performance pattern is executed in the time-saving state A and the probability variable state (for example, 50 to 70%, see FIG. 11-43 (C))).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, since the second pre-reading preview performance is likely to be executed in the second special state, it is possible to provide a preferable second special state.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-30 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-29,
The pre-reading notice performance pattern that can be executed by the performance execution means in the first special state and the pre-reading notice performance pattern that can be executed by the performance execution means in the second special state are common (for example, the pre-reading notice performance pattern that can be executed by the performance control CPU 120 in the time-saving state A and the probability change state and the pre-reading notice performance pattern that can be executed by the performance control CPU 120 in the time-saving state B are common (for example, the part that is a "pattern chance eye notice").
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, by not setting a pre-reading preview performance pattern that can be determined only in the second special state, it is possible to reduce development costs and program capacity.

(SG2020-080) The gaming machine of form 2-18 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 1-17,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to a favorable state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player by variably displaying identification information (e.g., a decorative pattern) based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., a game ball entering a start winning hole),
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is executed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
A reserved memory means capable of storing information related to the variable display of the identification information as reserved memory (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the start winning determination process of step S101 in the special symbol process process);
A determination means capable of determining to control to the advantageous state (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a jackpot determination process in step 069SGS62 in the normal special symbol process);
An information transmitting means (e.g., a CPU 103) capable of transmitting information related to a game (e.g., a performance control command);
A performance execution means (for example, a part where the performance control CPU 120 can execute a pre-reading notice performance) capable of executing a performance including a pre-reading notice performance that suggests that the reserved memory stored in the reserved memory means will be controlled to the advantageous state based on the information received from the information transmission means;
Equipped with
The special states include a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed, and a third special state (e.g., a guaranteed bonus state) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the first special state or the second special state ends,
The performance execution means is capable of determining one pre-reading notice performance pattern from among a plurality of types of pre-reading notice performance patterns (for example, "countdown notice", "hold change notice", "symbol chance notice", "effect display notice");
In the case of a variable display in which the determination means has not determined that the control to the advantageous state is performed, the number of pre-reading notice performance patterns that the performance execution means can determine in the second special state is less than the number of pre-reading notice performance patterns that can be determined in the first special state and is also less than the number of pre-reading notice performance patterns that can be determined in the third special state (for example, the number of types of pre-reading notices that the performance control CPU 120 can determine when the variable display result is a miss in the "time-saving state B" (for example, 0) is less than the number of types of pre-reading notices that the performance control CPU 120 can determine when the variable display result is a miss in the "time-saving state A" (for example, 3), and is also less than the number of types of pre-reading notices that the performance control CPU 120 can determine when the variable display result is a miss in the "probable change state" (for example, 4)).
The rate at which the pre-reading notice performance is executed in the case of a variable display in which the determination means does not determine to control to the advantageous state in the second special state is lower than the rate at which the pre-reading notice performance is executed in the case of a variable display in which the determination means does not determine to control to the advantageous state in the first special state, and is also lower than the rate at which the pre-reading notice performance is executed in the case of a variable display in which the determination means does not determine to control to the advantageous state in the third special state (for example, the execution rate of the pre-reading notice when the variable display result is a miss in the "time-shortening state B" (for example, 0%) is lower than the execution rate of the pre-reading notice when the variable display result is a miss in the "time-shortening state A" (for example, 30%), and is lower than the execution rate of the pre-reading notice when the variable display result is a miss in the "probable change state" (for example, 40%). See FIG. 11-50).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the long period during which the state was not controlled to an advantageous state, in the variable display in which it is not decided to control the state to an advantageous state, the number of pre-reading preview performance patterns is small, thereby reducing development costs, and the player is less likely to be unnecessarily swayed by the pre-reading preview performance, thereby providing a suitable second special state.

The gaming machine of aspect 2-19 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 2-1 to 2-18,
The look-ahead notice performance pattern that the performance execution means can determine in the second special state and the look-ahead notice performance pattern that the performance execution means can determine in at least one of the first special state and the third special state are common (for example, the look-ahead notice performance pattern that the performance control CPU 120 can determine in the time-saving state B and the look-ahead notice performance pattern that the performance control CPU 120 can determine in at least one of the time-saving state A and the probability change state are common (for example, the "pattern chance eye notice") part).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, by not setting a pre-reading preview performance pattern that can be determined only in the second special state, development costs can be reduced and program capacity can be reduced.

The gaming machine of aspect 2-20 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 2-1 to 2-19,
The look-ahead notice performance pattern that the performance execution means can determine in the second special state is common to the look-ahead notice performance pattern that the performance execution means can determine in both the first special state and the third special state (for example, the look-ahead notice performance pattern that the performance control CPU 120 can determine in the time-saving state B is common to the look-ahead notice performance pattern that the performance control CPU 120 can determine in both the time-saving state A and the probability change state (for example, the "pattern chance eye notice") part).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, by not setting the second specific variable display pattern that can be determined only in the second special state, it is possible to reduce development costs and program capacity.

The gaming machine of aspect 2-21 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 2-1 to 2-20,
The number of the look-ahead notice performance patterns that the performance execution means can determine in the second special state is smaller than the number of the look-ahead notice performance patterns that the performance execution means can determine in the first special state, and the number of the look-ahead notice performance patterns that the performance execution means can determine in the first special state is smaller than the number of the look-ahead notice performance patterns that the performance execution means can determine in the third special state (for example, the number of types of look-ahead notices that the performance control CPU 120 can determine when the variable display result is a miss in the "time-saving state B" (for example, 0) is smaller than the number of types of look-ahead notices that the performance control CPU 120 can determine when the variable display result is a miss in the "time-saving state A" (for example, 3), and is smaller than the number of types of look-ahead notices that the performance control CPU 120 can determine when the variable display result is a miss in the "probable change state" (for example, 4)).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state, the number of determinable pre-reading preview performance patterns is reduced to prioritize consumption of the variable display, while in the third special state, the number of determinable pre-reading preview performance patterns is increased to increase the interest of the game.

(SG2020-081) The gaming machine of form 1-31 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-30,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is executed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
A motion detection means (e.g., a performance control CPU 120, a push sensor 35B) capable of detecting a motion of a player;
A performance execution means capable of executing a performance including an action promotion performance for encouraging a player to take an action (for example, a part in which the performance control CPU 120 can execute a "button notice");
Equipped with
The special state includes a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, and a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed,
The execution rate of the action promotion effect per one variable display in the second special state is lower than the execution rate of the action promotion effect per one variable display in the first special state (for example, the execution rate of the button notice per one variable display in the "time-saving state B" (for example, 10% for a jackpot and 5% for a miss) is lower than the execution rate of the button notice per one variable display in the "time-saving state A" (for example, 80% for a jackpot and 20% for a miss), and is lower than the execution rate of the button notice per one variable display in the "probability change state" (for example, 80% for a jackpot and 30% for a miss). See FIG. 11-50).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the long period during which the player was not controlled to an advantageous state, the number of times that the player is prompted to take an action in one variable display is reduced, thereby providing an optimal second special state.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-32 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-31,
In the second special state, the percentage of the action promotion effect being executed by the effect execution means when the variable display is one that has been determined by the determination means to be controlled to the advantageous state is higher than the percentage of the action promotion effect being executed by the effect execution means when the variable display is one that has not been determined by the determination means to be controlled to the advantageous state (for example, in the time-saving state B, the percentage of the effect control CPU 120 executing a “button notice” when the variable display result is a jackpot (for example, 10%) is higher than the percentage of the effect control CPU 120 executing a “button notice” when the variable display result is a miss (for example, 5%)).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, interest can be increased by drawing attention to the fact that the action promotion effect is executed in the second special state.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-33 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-32,
The action promotion performance pattern executable by the performance execution means includes a first action promotion performance pattern and a second action promotion performance pattern in which the rate of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the first action promotion performance pattern is executed,
The rate at which the second action-promoting presentation pattern is executed in the second special state is higher than the rate at which the second action-promoting presentation pattern is executed in the first special state (for example, as presentation patterns for the "button notice", there are a "hit" pattern and a "continuous hit" or "long press" pattern which has a higher rate of being controlled to a jackpot game state than when the "hit" pattern is executed, and the rate at which the "hit" pattern is executed in the time-saving state B (for example, 10%) is lower than the rate at which the "hit" or "long press" pattern is executed in the time-saving state A or the probability variable state (for example, 40%), but the rate at which the "hit" pattern is executed in the time-saving state B may be higher than the rate at which the "hit" or "long press" pattern is executed in the time-saving state A or the probability variable state).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, when the action-promoting performance is executed in the second special state, the second action-promoting performance pattern is often obtained, thereby increasing interest.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-34 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-33,
The period during which the action promotion effect is executed in the first special state and the period during which the action promotion effect is executed in the second special state are common (for example, the period during which the “button notice” is executed in the time-saving state A or the probability change state and the period during which the “button notice” is executed in the time-saving state B are common (for example, the period during which the “reach notice” is executed)).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the execution period of the action prompting effect can be made common between the first special state and the second special state, thereby reducing development costs.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-35 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-34,
The performance execution means is capable of executing a motion promotion preparation performance before executing the motion promotion performance,
The period during which the action promotion preparation effect is executed in the first special state and the period during which the action promotion preparation effect is executed in the second special state are common (for example, when the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing an action promotion preparation effect (for example, although not shown in particular, before the operation effective period starts, an effect in which the push button 31B to be operated is faded in or an effect display is displayed) before executing the “button notice”, it is preferable that the period during which the action promotion preparation effect is executed in the time-saving state A or the probability variable state and the period during which the action promotion preparation effect is executed in the time-saving state B are common).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, by making the execution period of the action promotion preparation performance common between the first special state and the second special state, development costs can be reduced and the execution of the action promotion performance can be appropriately notified.

(SG2020-082) The gaming machine of form 2-22 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-21,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is executed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
A motion detection means (e.g., a performance control CPU 120, a push sensor 35B) capable of detecting a motion of a player;
A performance execution means capable of executing a performance including an action promotion performance for encouraging a player to take an action (for example, a part in which the performance control CPU 120 can execute a "button notice");
Equipped with
The special states include a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed, and a third special state (e.g., a guaranteed bonus state) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the first special state or the second special state ends,
The execution rate of the action promotion effect per one variable display in the second special state is lower than the execution rate of the action promotion effect per one variable display in the first special state and is also lower than the execution rate of the action promotion effect per one variable display in the third special state (for example, the execution rate of the button notice per one variable display in the "time-saving state B" (for example, 10% for a jackpot, 5% for a miss) is lower than the execution rate of the button notice per one variable display in the "time-saving state A" (for example, 80% for a jackpot, 20% for a miss) and is also lower than the execution rate of the button notice per one variable display in the "probability change state" (for example, 80% for a jackpot, 30% for a miss). See FIG. 11-50).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the long period during which the player was not controlled to an advantageous state, the number of times that the player is prompted to take an action in one variable display is reduced, thereby providing an optimal second special state.

(SG2020-083) The gaming machine of form 1-36 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-35,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is executed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
A determination means capable of determining to control to the advantageous state (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a jackpot determination process in step 069SGS62 in the normal special symbol process);
A motion detection means (e.g., a performance control CPU 120, a push sensor 35B) capable of detecting a motion of a player;
A performance execution means capable of executing a performance including a performance for encouraging a player to perform a motion and a specific performance for informing the player that the player is being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a portion in which the performance control CPU 120 is capable of executing a "win/lose button performance" and a "movable body performance");
Equipped with
The special state includes a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, and a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed,
As the performance execution patterns of the action prompting performance and the specific performance that can be executed by the performance execution means in one variable display, there are a first performance execution pattern (e.g., “patterns A-2 and A-3”) in which the specific performance is executed after the action prompting performance is executed, and a second performance execution pattern (e.g., “pattern A-1”) in which the specific performance is executed without executing the action prompting performance,
The rate at which the second performance execution pattern is executed when it is determined by the determination means to control to the advantageous state in the second special state is higher than the rate at which the second performance execution pattern is executed when it is determined by the determination means to control to the advantageous state in the first special state (for example, the rate at which the "immediate hit performance" in which the "movable body performance" is executed without executing the "hit/miss button performance" in the SP reach D jackpot fluctuation pattern in the time-saving state B (for example, 90%) is higher than the rate at which the "immediate hit performance" in which the "movable body performance" is executed without executing the "hit/miss button performance" in the SP reach D jackpot fluctuation pattern in the time-saving state A (for example, 0%), and is higher than the rate at which the "immediate hit performance" or "full rotation performance" in which the "movable body performance" is executed without executing the "hit/miss button performance" in the SP reach D jackpot fluctuation pattern in the probability variable state (for example, 0%). See FIG. 11-69).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the long period during which control to the advantageous state has not been made, the player is less urged to take action when notified that a decision to control to the advantageous state has been made, thereby providing an optimal second special state.

(SG2020-084) The gaming machine of form 2-23 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-22,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is executed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
A determination means capable of determining to control to the advantageous state (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a jackpot determination process in step 069SGS62 in the normal special symbol process);
A motion detection means (e.g., a performance control CPU 120, a push sensor 35B) capable of detecting a motion of a player;
A performance execution means capable of executing a performance including a performance for encouraging a player to perform a motion and a specific performance for informing the player that the player will be controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a portion in which the performance control CPU 120 is capable of executing a "button notice" and a "win/lose button performance");
Equipped with
The special states include a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed, and a third special state (e.g., a guaranteed bonus state) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the first special state or the second special state ends,
As the performance execution patterns of the action prompting performance and the specific performance that can be executed by the performance execution means in one variable display, there are a first performance execution pattern (e.g., “patterns A-2 and A-3”) in which the specific performance is executed after the action prompting performance is executed, and a second performance execution pattern (e.g., “pattern A-1”) in which the specific performance is executed without executing the action prompting performance,
The rate at which the second performance execution pattern is executed when it is determined by the determination means to control to the advantageous state in the second special state is higher than the rate at which the second performance execution pattern is executed when it is determined by the determination means to control to the advantageous state in the first special state, and is higher than the rate at which the second performance execution pattern is executed when it is determined by the determination means to control to the advantageous state in the third special state (for example, the execution rate (e.g., 90%) of the "immediate hit performance" in which the "movable body performance" is executed without executing the "hit/miss button performance" in the SP reach D jackpot fluctuation pattern in the time-saving state B is higher than the rate (e.g., 0%) of the "movable body performance" in the SP reach D jackpot fluctuation pattern in the time-saving state A, and is higher than the rate (e.g., 0%) of the "movable body performance" in the SP reach D jackpot fluctuation pattern in the probability variable state without executing the "hit/miss button performance". See FIG. 11-69).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the long period during which control to the advantageous state has not been made, the player is less urged to take action when notified that a decision has been made to control to the advantageous state, thereby providing an optimal second special state.

(SG2020-085) The gaming machine of form 1-37 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-36,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is performed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
A motion detection means (e.g., a performance control CPU 120, a push sensor 35B) capable of detecting a motion of a player;
A performance execution means capable of executing a performance including an action promotion performance for encouraging a player to take an action (for example, a part in which the performance control CPU 120 can execute a "button notice");
Equipped with
The special state includes a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, and a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed,
The types of the action prompting effects that can be executed by the effect execution means include a first action prompting effect that prompts the player to perform a single action (e.g., an action prompting display for a “one-hit” action), and a second action prompting effect that prompts the player to perform an action over a predetermined action period (e.g., an action prompting display for a “continuous hit” or “long press” action),
The effect execution means is capable of executing both the first action promotion effect and the second action promotion effect in the first special state, and is capable of executing the first action promotion effect in the second special state, but does not execute the second action promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of determining the execution of both the “one-hit pattern” and the “continuous hit pattern, long press pattern” in the “probable change state” and the “time-saving state A”, and is capable of determining the “one-hit pattern” in the “time-saving state B”, but does not determine the execution of the “continuous hit pattern, long press pattern”. See FIG. 11-50).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into account the long period during which the player was not controlled to an advantageous state, the player is less prompted to perform troublesome actions such as operating over a predetermined operating period, thereby providing an optimal second special state.

(SG2020-086) The gaming machine of form 2-24 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-23,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is executed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
A motion detection means (e.g., a performance control CPU 120, a push sensor 35B) capable of detecting a motion of a player;
A performance execution means capable of executing a performance including an action promotion performance for encouraging a player to take an action (for example, a part in which the performance control CPU 120 can execute a "button notice");
Equipped with
The special states include a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed, and a third special state (e.g., a guaranteed bonus state) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the first special state or the second special state ends,
The types of the action prompting effects that can be executed by the effect execution means include a first action prompting effect that prompts the player to perform a single action (e.g., an action prompting display for a “one-hit” action), and a second action prompting effect that prompts the player to perform an action over a predetermined action period (e.g., an action prompting display for a “continuous hit” or “long press” action),
The effect execution means is capable of executing both the first action promotion effect and the second action promotion effect in the first special state and the third special state, and is capable of executing the first action promotion effect in the second special state, but does not execute the second action promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of determining the execution of both the "one-hit pattern" and the "continuous hit pattern, long press pattern" in the "probable change state" and the "time-saving state A", and is capable of determining the "one-hit pattern" in the "time-saving state B", but does not determine the execution of the "continuous hit pattern, long press pattern". See FIG. 11-50).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into account the long period during which the player was not controlled to an advantageous state, the player is less prompted to perform troublesome actions such as operating over a predetermined operating period, thereby providing an optimal second special state.

(SG2020-087) The gaming machine of form 1-38 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-37,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is executed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
A determination means capable of determining to control to the advantageous state (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a jackpot determination process in step 069SGS62 in the normal special symbol process);
A performance execution means capable of executing a performance including a suggestive performance that suggests that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a portion in which the performance control CPU 120 can execute a "movable object notice");
Equipped with
The special state includes a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, and a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed,
The effect execution means is capable of executing a plurality of types of suggestive effects including a first suggestive effect (e.g., "small vibration") and a second suggestive effect (e.g., "large vibration") that is more likely to be controlled to the advantageous state than when the first suggestive effect is executed, based on the determination result of the determination means;
The execution rate of the suggestive performance per one variable display in the second special state is lower than the execution rate of the suggestive performance per one variable display in the first special state (for example, the execution rate of the "movable object notice" per one variable display in the "time-saving state B" (for example, 0% jackpot, 0% miss) is lower than the execution rate of the "movable object notice" per one variable display in the "time-saving state A" (for example, 90% jackpot, 30% miss), and is lower than the execution rate of the "movable object notice" per one variable display in the "probable change state" (for example, 90% jackpot, 40% miss). See FIG. 11-50).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, the number of times that control to the advantageous state is suggested is reduced, taking into account the long period during which control to the advantageous state has not continued, thereby providing an optimal second special state.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-39 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-38,
The rate at which the suggestive performance is executed in the second special state when the variable display is determined by the determination means to be controlled to the advantageous state is higher than the rate at which the suggestive performance is executed in the first special state when the variable display is determined by the determination means to be controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the rate at which the “movable object notice” is executed in the time-saving state B when the variable display result is a jackpot (for example, 0%) is lower than the rate at which the “movable object notice” is executed in the time-saving state A or the probability variable state when the variable display result is a jackpot (for example, 90%), but the rate at which the “movable object notice” is executed in the time-saving state B when the variable display result is a jackpot may be higher than the rate at which the “movable object notice” is executed in the time-saving state A or the probability variable state when the variable display result is a jackpot).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, interest can be increased by varying the degree of attention to the suggestive performance in the first special state and the second special state.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-40 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-39,
The rate at which the first suggestive performance is executed in the second special state when the variable display is determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means is higher than the rate at which the first suggestive performance is executed in the first special state when the variable display is determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means (for example, the rate at which the “vibration (small)” pattern is executed in the time-saving state B when the variable display result is a jackpot (for example, 0%) is lower than the rate at which the “vibration (small)” pattern is executed in the time-saving state A or the probability variable state when the variable display result is a jackpot (for example, 30%), but the rate at which the “vibration (small)” pattern is executed in the time-saving state B when the variable display result is a jackpot may be higher than the rate at which the “vibration (small)” pattern is executed in the time-saving state A or the probability variable state when the variable display result is a jackpot (for example, 30%)).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, interest can be increased by varying the degree of attention to the suggestive performance in the first special state and the second special state.

(SG2020-088) The gaming machine of form 2-25 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-24,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is executed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
A determination means capable of determining to control to the advantageous state (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a jackpot determination process in step 069SGS62 in the normal special symbol process);
A performance execution means capable of executing a performance including a suggestive performance that suggests that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a portion in which the performance control CPU 120 can execute a "movable object notice");
Equipped with
The special states include a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed, and a third special state (e.g., a guaranteed bonus state) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the first special state or the second special state ends,
The effect execution means is capable of executing a plurality of types of suggestive effects including a first suggestive effect (e.g., "small vibration") and a second suggestive effect (e.g., "large vibration") that is more likely to be controlled to the advantageous state than when the first suggestive effect is executed, based on the determination result of the determination means;
The execution rate of the suggestive performance per one variable display in the second special state is lower than the execution rate of the suggestive performance per one variable display in the first special state and is also lower than the execution rate of the suggestive performance per one variable display in the third special state (for example, the execution rate of the "movable object notice" per one variable display in the "time-saving state B" (e.g., 0% jackpot, 0% miss) is lower than the execution rate of the "movable object notice" per one variable display in the "time-saving state A" (e.g., 90% jackpot, 30% miss) and is also lower than the execution rate of the "movable object notice" per one variable display in the "probable change state" (e.g., 90% jackpot, 40% miss). See FIG. 11-50).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, the number of times that control to the advantageous state is suggested is reduced, taking into account the long period during which control to the advantageous state has not continued, thereby providing an optimal second special state.

(SG2020-089) The gaming machine of form 1-41 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-40,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to a favorable state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player by variably displaying special identification information based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole),
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is executed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
A determination means capable of determining to control to the advantageous state (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a jackpot determination process in step 069SGS62 in the normal special symbol process);
A decoration variable display means for performing variable display of decoration identification information in response to variable display of special identification information (for example, a part where the performance control CPU 120 performs variable display of decoration patterns as multiple types of decoration identification information in synchronization with the first special pattern and the second special pattern);
A performance execution means capable of executing a performance including a provocative performance for provoking whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative identification information is to be a specific mode (for example, a portion in which the performance control CPU 120 can execute a "character announcement" or a "reach announcement");
Equipped with
The special state includes a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, and a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed,
The execution rate of the teasing performance per one variable display in the second special state is lower than the execution rate of the teasing performance per one variable display in the first special state (for example, the execution rate of the “character notice” per one variable display in the “time-saving state B” (for example, 10% for a big hit, 5% for a miss) is lower than the execution rate of the “character notice” per one variable display in the “time-saving state A” (for example, 80% for a big hit, 20% for a miss), and is lower than the execution rate of the “character notice” per one variable display in the “probability change state” (for example, 80% for a big hit, 30% for a miss). Also, the execution rate of the “reach notice” per one variable display in the “time-saving state B” (for example, 20%) is lower than the execution rate of the “reach notice” per one variable display in the “time-saving state A” (for example, 40%), and is lower than the execution rate of the “reach notice” per one variable display in the “probability change state” (for example, 50%). See FIG. 11-50).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into account the long period during which the state was not controlled to be advantageous, the number of times that the question of whether or not to display a specific display is prompted is reduced, thereby providing an optimal second special state.

(SG2020-090) The gaming machine of form 2-26 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-25,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to a favorable state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player by variably displaying special identification information based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole),
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is executed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
A determination means capable of determining to control to the advantageous state (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a jackpot determination process in step 069SGS62 in the normal special symbol process);
A decoration variable display means for performing variable display of decoration identification information in response to variable display of special identification information (for example, a part where the performance control CPU 120 performs variable display of decoration patterns as multiple types of decoration identification information in synchronization with the first special pattern and the second special pattern);
A performance execution means capable of executing a performance including a provocative performance for provoking whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative identification information is to be a specific mode (for example, a portion in which the performance control CPU 120 can execute a "character announcement" or a "reach announcement");
Equipped with
The special states include a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed, and a third special state (e.g., a guaranteed bonus state) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the first special state or the second special state ends,
The execution rate of the teasing effect per one variable display in the second special state is lower than the execution rate of the teasing effect per one variable display in the first special state and is also lower than the execution rate of the teasing effect per one variable display in the third special state (for example, the execution rate of the "character announcement" per one variable display in the "time-saving state B" (for example, 10% for a big hit, 5% for a miss) is lower than the execution rate of the "character announcement" per one variable display in the "time-saving state A" (for example, 80% for a big hit, 20% for a miss). ), and is also lower than the execution rate of the "character announcement" per one variable display in the "probable change state" (e.g., 80% for big wins, 30% for misses). Also, the execution rate of the "reach announcement" per one variable display in the "time-saving state B" (e.g., 20%) is lower than the execution rate of the "reach announcement" per one variable display in the "time-saving state A" (e.g., 40%), and is also lower than the execution rate of the "reach announcement" per one variable display in the "probable change state" (e.g., 50%). See FIG. 11-50.
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into account the long period during which the state was not controlled to be advantageous, the number of times that the question of whether or not to display a specific display is prompted is reduced, thereby providing an optimal second special state.

(SG2020-091) The gaming machine of form 1-42 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-41,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is executed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
A determination means capable of determining to control to the advantageous state (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a jackpot determination process in step 069SGS62 in the normal special symbol process);
An operable movable body (e.g., movable body 32);
A performance execution means capable of executing a performance including a moving body performance that operates the moving body and a specific performance that notifies the user that the moving body is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a part in which the performance control CPU 120 can execute a "moving body notice" and a "moving body performance");
Equipped with
The special state includes a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, and a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed,
As the performance execution patterns of the movable body performance and the specific performance that can be executed by the performance execution means in one variable display, there are a first performance execution pattern (e.g., "patterns A-2, A-3") in which the movable body performance is executed before the execution period of the specific performance and the movable body performance is also executed during the execution period of the specific performance, and a second performance execution pattern (e.g., "pattern A-1") in which the movable body performance is not executed before the execution period of the specific performance and the movable body performance is executed during the execution period of the specific performance,
The rate at which the second performance execution pattern is executed when it is determined by the determination means to control to the advantageous state in the second special state is higher than the rate at which the second performance execution pattern is executed when it is determined by the determination means to control to the advantageous state in the first special state (for example, the execution rate (e.g., 90%) of “Pattern A-1” when the variable display result is a miss in the “Time-saving state B” is higher than the execution rate (e.g., 10%) of “Pattern A-1” when the variable display result is a miss in the “Time-saving state A”, and is higher than the execution rate (e.g., 20%) of “Pattern A-1” when the variable display result is a miss in the “Probable variable state”. See FIG. 11-50).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, if it is decided to control to an advantageous state taking into consideration the fact that a long period has continued during which the state has not been controlled to an advantageous state, it is possible to provide a suitable second special state, since the movable body is unlikely to be unnecessarily operated even before a specific performance.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-43 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-42,
The control data used to control the movable body in the movable body performance when it is determined by the determination means to control the movable body to the advantageous state in the first special state and the control data used to control the movable body in the movable body performance when it is determined by the determination means to control the movable body to the advantageous state in the second special state are common (for example, the control data used to control the operation of the movable body 32 and the push button 31B in the "movable body performance" in the case of a jackpot in the time-saving state A or the probability change state (for example, the control data corresponding to the extended commands such as D100 and S200) is common to the control data used to control the operation of the movable body 32 and the push button 31B in the "movable body performance" in the case of a jackpot in the time-saving state B (for example, the control data corresponding to the extended commands such as D100 and S200)).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, by standardizing the control data used to control the movable body in the first special state and the second special state, development costs can be reduced.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-44 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-43,
A light emitting means capable of emitting light is provided,
The control data used to control the light-emitting means that emits light in conjunction with the movement of the movable body in the movable body performance when it is determined by the determination means to control the advantageous state in the first special state, and the control data used to control the light-emitting means that emits light in conjunction with the movement of the movable body in the movable body performance when it is determined by the determination means to control the advantageous state in the second special state are common (for example, the control data (for example, control data corresponding to an extended command such as B000) used to control the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12, 9R1 to 9R12 that emit light in conjunction with the movement of the movable body 32 in the "movable body performance" in the case of a jackpot in the time-saving state A or the probability change state, and the control data (for example, control data corresponding to an extended command such as B000) used to control the movable body LED 208 that emits light in conjunction with the movement of the movable body 32 in the "movable body performance" in the case of a jackpot in the time-saving state B are common parts).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, development costs can be reduced by standardizing the control data used to control the light-emitting means that emits light in conjunction with the movable body performance in the first special state and the second special state.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-45 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-44,
a display means capable of displaying an effect image for emphasizing the movable body,
The effect image displayed by the display means in conjunction with the movement of the movable body in the movable body performance when it is decided by the decision means to control to the advantageous state in the first special state, and the effect image displayed by the display means in conjunction with the movement of the movable body in the movable body performance when it is decided by the decision means to control to the advantageous state in the second special state are common (for example, the effect image displayed in conjunction with the movement of the movable body 32 in the "movable body performance" in the case of a jackpot in the time-saving state A or the probability change state (see the movable body performance image 069SG456 in FIG. 11-59 (D1)) and the effect image displayed in conjunction with the movement of the movable body 32 in the "movable body performance" in the case of a jackpot in the time-saving state B (see the movable body performance image 069SG456 in FIG. 11-59 (D1)) are common parts).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, by standardizing the effect images displayed in conjunction with the movable object performance in the first special state and the second special state, development costs can be reduced.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-46 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-45,
A vibration means capable of vibrating a predetermined portion is provided,
The vibration mode executed by the vibration means in conjunction with the movement of the movable body in the movable body performance when it is determined by the determination means to control to the advantageous state in the first special state, and the vibration mode executed by the vibration means in conjunction with the movement of the movable body in the movable body performance when it is determined by the determination means to control to the advantageous state in the second special state are common (for example, the vibration mode executed by the vibration motor 61 in conjunction with the movement of the movable body 32 in the "movable body performance" in the case of a jackpot in the time-saving state A or the probability variable state, and the vibration mode executed by the vibration motor 61 in conjunction with the movement of the movable body 32 in the "movable body performance" in the case of a jackpot in the time-saving state B are common parts).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, by standardizing the vibration patterns executed in conjunction with the movable body performance in the first special state and the second special state, development costs can be reduced.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-47 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-46,
The rate at which the first performance execution pattern is executed when it is determined by the determination means to control to the advantageous state in the first special state is higher than the rate at which the first performance execution pattern is executed when it is determined by the determination means to control to the advantageous state in the second special state (for example, the rate at which “patterns A-2, A-3 (first performance execution pattern)” are executed when the variable display result is a jackpot in the time-saving state A or the probability variable state (for example, 80 to 90%) is higher than the rate at which “patterns A-2, A-3 (first performance execution pattern)” are executed when the variable display result is a jackpot in the time-saving state B (for example, 10%)).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the first special state, interest can be enhanced by drawing attention to whether or not the movable body moves.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-48 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-47,
The execution frequency of the movable body performance in the second special state is lower than the execution frequency of the movable body performance in the first special state (for example, the execution frequency of the "movable body performance" in the time-saving state B (for example, about 10%) is lower than the execution frequency of the "movable body performance" in the time-saving state A or the probability change state (for example, 80 to 90%)).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, since the movable body is unlikely to be unnecessarily operated in the second special state, a preferable second special state can be provided.

(SG2020-092) The gaming machine of form 2-27 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-15,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is executed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
A determination means capable of determining to control to the advantageous state (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a jackpot determination process in step 069SGS62 in the normal special symbol process);
An operable movable body (e.g., movable body 32);
A performance execution means capable of executing a performance including a moving body performance that operates the moving body and a specific performance that notifies the user that the moving body is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a part in which the performance control CPU 120 can execute a "moving body notice" and a "moving body performance");
Equipped with
The special states include a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed, and a third special state (e.g., a guaranteed bonus state) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the first special state or the second special state ends,
As the performance execution patterns of the movable body performance and the specific performance that can be executed by the performance execution means in one variable display, there are a first performance execution pattern (e.g., "patterns A-2, A-3") in which the movable body performance is executed before the execution period of the specific performance and the movable body performance is also executed during the execution period of the specific performance, and a second performance execution pattern (e.g., "pattern A-1") in which the movable body performance is not executed before the execution period of the specific performance and the movable body performance is executed during the execution period of the specific performance,
The rate at which the second performance execution pattern is executed when it is determined by the determination means to control to the advantageous state in the second special state is higher than the rate at which the second performance execution pattern is executed when it is determined by the determination means to control to the advantageous state in the first special state, and is also higher than the rate at which the second performance execution pattern is executed when it is determined by the determination means to control to the advantageous state in the third special state (for example, the execution rate (e.g., 90%) of “Pattern A-1” when the variable display result is a miss in the “Time-saving state B” is higher than the execution rate (e.g., 10%) of “Pattern A-1” when the variable display result is a miss in the “Time-saving state A”, and is higher than the execution rate (e.g., 20%) of “Pattern A-1” when the variable display result is a miss in the “Probable state”. See FIG. 11-50).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, if it is decided to control to an advantageous state taking into consideration the fact that a long period has continued during which the state has not been controlled to an advantageous state, it is possible to provide a suitable second special state, since the movable body is unlikely to be unnecessarily operated even before a specific performance.

(SG2020-093) The gaming machine of form 1-49 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-48,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is executed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
A determination means capable of determining to control to the advantageous state (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a jackpot determination process in step 069SGS62 in the normal special symbol process);
A variable display pattern determination means for determining one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns having different variable display periods based on the determination result of the determination means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 determines one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the variable display result in the variable display pattern setting process of step 069SGS111);
a presentation execution means (e.g., a portion in which the presentation control CPU 120 can execute a "movable body presentation" and a "post-presentation") capable of executing presentations including a specific presentation that notifies the player that the display will be controlled to the advantageous state when the display is a variable display that has been determined by the determination means to be controlled to the advantageous state, and a post-presentation that is executed after the specific presentation and notifies the player of game value information (e.g., the number of balls expected to be dispensed) that can identify the amount of game value to be awarded in the advantageous state;
Equipped with
The special state includes a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, and a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed,
When the variable display determined by the determination means to control to the advantageous state is a variable display, the number of variable display patterns that the variable display pattern determination means can determine in the second special state is smaller than the number of variable display patterns that can be determined in the first special state (for example, when the variable display result is a "jackpot", the number of jackpot fluctuation patterns (e.g., 1) that the CPU 103 can determine in the "time-shortened state B" is smaller than the number of variable display patterns (e.g., 2) that can be determined in the "time-shortened state A", and is also smaller than the number of loss fluctuation patterns (e.g., 3) that can be determined in the "probable variable state");
When the variable display is determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means, the average period of the variable display period of the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means in the second special state is shorter than the average period of the variable display period of the variable display pattern determined in the first special state (for example, when the variable display result is a “jackpot”, the average time (e.g., about 40 seconds) of the variable display period of the jackpot fluctuation pattern determined by the CPU 103 in the “time-shortened state B” is shorter than the average time (e.g., about 62.8 seconds) of the variable display period of the jackpot fluctuation pattern determined in the “time-shortened state A”, and is shorter than the average time (e.g., about 51.1 seconds) of the variable display period of the jackpot fluctuation pattern determined in the “probable variable state”. See FIG. 11-50).
The presentation mode of the post-event performance is common between the case where the post-event performance is executed in the first special state and the case where the post-event performance is executed in the second special state (for example, the presentation mode of the “post-event performance” which notifies the player of the planned number of balls to be awarded in the jackpot game state in which the SP reach performance notifies the player of the control to the jackpot game state is the part which is common to the “time-saving state B”, “probability change state”, and “time-saving state A” as shown in FIG. 11-60. See FIG. 11-50).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the fact that a long period of time had continued during which the variable display was not controlled to an advantageous state, the variable display that has been decided to be controlled to an advantageous state has a smaller number of variable display patterns and a shorter average duration of the variable display period, thereby increasing the speed at which the variable display is consumed, and after it has been announced that the variable display will be controlled to an advantageous state, it is possible to provide an advantageous second special state by using a presentation that is common to the first special state.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-50 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-49,
The specific performance executed when it is determined by the determination means to control to the advantageous state in the first special state and the specific performance executed when it is determined by the determination means to control to the advantageous state in the second special state are common (for example, the "movable body performance" executed when the variable display result is a jackpot in the time-saving state A or the probability change state, and the "movable body performance" executed when the variable display result is a jackpot in the time-saving state B are common parts. See FIG. 11-59 (D1)).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, by sharing specific effects between the first special state and the second special state, development costs can be reduced.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-51 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-50,
A light emitting means capable of emitting light is provided,
The control data used to control the light-emitting means to emit light in conjunction with the post-event performance in the first special state and the control data used to control the light-emitting means to emit light in conjunction with the post-event performance in the second special state are common (for example, the control data used to control the movable body LED 208 to emit light in conjunction with the “post-event performance” in the time-saving state A or the probability change state and the control data used to control the movable body LED 208 to emit light in conjunction with the “post-event performance” in the time-saving state B are common (for example, the light-emitting control data executed based on the extension command D300).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, development costs can be reduced by standardizing the control data used to control the light-emitting means that emits light in conjunction with the post-performance in the first special state and the second special state.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-52 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-51,
A vibration means capable of vibrating a predetermined portion is provided,
The vibration mode executed by the vibration means in conjunction with the post-event performance in the first special state and the vibration mode executed by the vibration means in conjunction with the post-event performance in the second special state are common (for example, the vibration mode executed by the vibration motor 61 in conjunction with the “post-event performance” in the time-saving state A or the probability change state and the vibration mode executed by the vibration motor 61 in conjunction with the “post-event performance” in the time-saving state B are common (for example, the vibration control data executed based on the extended command S300) part).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, by standardizing the vibration patterns executed in conjunction with the post-event performance in the first special state and the second special state, development costs can be reduced.

(SG2020-094) The gaming machine of form 2-28 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-27,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is executed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
A determination means capable of determining to control to the advantageous state (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a jackpot determination process in step 069SGS62 in the normal special symbol process);
A variable display pattern determination means for determining one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns having different variable display periods based on the determination result of the determination means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 determines one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the variable display result in the variable display pattern setting process of step 069SGS111);
a presentation execution means (e.g., a portion in which the presentation control CPU 120 can execute a "movable body presentation" and a "post-presentation") capable of executing presentations including a specific presentation that notifies the player that the display will be controlled to the advantageous state when the display is a variable display that has been determined by the determination means to be controlled to the advantageous state, and a post-presentation that is executed after the specific presentation and notifies the player of game value information (e.g., the number of balls expected to be dispensed) that can identify the amount of game value to be awarded in the advantageous state;
Equipped with
The special states include a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed, and a third special state (e.g., a guaranteed bonus state) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the first special state or the second special state ends,
When the variable display determined by the determination means to be controlled to the advantageous state is a variable display, the number of variable display patterns that the variable display pattern determination means can determine in the second special state is less than the number of variable display patterns that can be determined in the first special state and is also less than the number of variable display patterns that can be determined in the third special state (for example, when the variable display result is a "jackpot", the number of jackpot fluctuation patterns (e.g., 1) that the CPU 103 can determine in the "time-shortened state B" is less than the number of variable display patterns (e.g., 2) that can be determined in the "time-shortened state A" and is also less than the number of loss fluctuation patterns (e.g., 3) that can be determined in the "probable variable state");
When the variable display is determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means, the average period of the variable display period of the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means in the second special state is shorter than the average period of the variable display period of the variable display pattern determined in the first special state and shorter than the average period of the variable display period of the variable display pattern determined in the third special state (for example, when the variable display result is a "jackpot", the average time (e.g., about 40 seconds) of the variable display period of the jackpot fluctuation pattern determined by the CPU 103 in the "time-shortened state B" is shorter than the average time (e.g., about 62.8 seconds) of the variable display period of the jackpot fluctuation pattern determined in the "time-shortened state A" and shorter than the average time (e.g., about 51.1 seconds) of the variable display period of the jackpot fluctuation pattern determined in the "probable variable state". See FIG. 11-50).
The presentation mode of the post-event performance is common to the case where the post-event performance is executed in the first special state, the case where the post-event performance is executed in the second special state, and the case where the post-event performance is executed in the third special state (for example, the presentation mode of the “post-event performance” which notifies the player of the planned number of balls to be awarded in the jackpot game state in which the SP reach performance notifies the player of the control to the jackpot game state is the part which is common to the “time-saving state B”, “probability change state”, and “time-saving state A” as shown in FIG. 11-60. See FIG. 11-50).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the fact that a long period of time had continued during which the variable display was not controlled to an advantageous state, the variable display that has been decided to be controlled to an advantageous state has a smaller number of variable display patterns and a shorter average period of the variable display period, thereby increasing the speed at which the variable display is consumed, and after it has been announced that the variable display will be controlled to an advantageous state, a common presentation can be used to liven things up in the first special state and the third special state, thereby providing an advantageous second special state.

(SG2020-095) The gaming machine of form 1-53 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-52,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) which can be controlled to a favorable state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player by variably displaying first identification information (e.g., a first special symbol) based on the establishment of a first start condition (e.g., a gaming ball entering a first start winning hole) and variably displaying second identification information (e.g., a second special symbol) based on the establishment of a second start condition (e.g., a gaming ball entering a second start winning hole),
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the second start condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is performed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special pattern (particularly the second special pattern), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
A first reserved storage means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the start winning determination process of step S101 in the special symbol process process) capable of storing information related to the variable display of the first identification information as reserved storage;
A second reserved storage means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the start winning determination process of step S101 in the special symbol process process) capable of storing information related to the variable display of the second identification information as reserved storage;
A determination means capable of determining to control to the advantageous state (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a jackpot determination process in step 069SGS62 in the normal special symbol process);
A variable display pattern determination means for determining one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns having different variable display periods based on the determination result of the determination means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 determines one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the variable display result in the variable display pattern setting process of step 069SGS111);
Equipped with
The special state includes a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, and a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed,
The variable display pattern determination means
When the second reserved memory means has no reserved memory stored in the first special state and the determination means has not determined that the variable display should be controlled to the advantageous state, a predetermined variable display pattern (e.g., "non-reach") for a predetermined variable display period that can store the reserved memory in the second reserved memory means can be determined;
In the case where the reserved memory is not stored in the second reserved memory means in the second special state and the determination means does not determine that the control to the advantageous state is performed, the CPU 103 can determine a special variable display pattern having a special variable display time shorter than the predetermined variable display period (for example, when the reserved memory number is 0 in the probability variable state or the time-saving state A, the CPU 103 can determine a miss variable pattern (for example, a non-reach A with a variable time of 7 seconds or an SP reach variable pattern with a variable time of 25 seconds or 40 seconds) having a long variable display time to earn time to store the reserved memory in the second reserved memory, while when the reserved memory number is 0 in the time-saving state B, the CPU 103 can determine a shortened non-reach variable pattern (for example, an ultra-shortened non-reach with a variable time of 1.5 seconds or a shortened non-reach A with a variable time of 3 seconds) having a shorter variable display time than a miss variable pattern (for example, a non-reach A with a variable time of 7 seconds or an SP reach variable pattern with a variable time of 25 seconds or 40 seconds). See FIG. 11-69).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the long period during which the state was not controlled to be advantageous, even if the reserved memory is not stored, a predetermined variable display pattern having a long variable display period is determined, so that the consumption speed of the variable display is not reduced, and a suitable second special state can be provided.

(SG2020-096) The gaming machine of form 2-29 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-28,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) which can be controlled to a favorable state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player by variably displaying first identification information (e.g., a first special symbol) based on the establishment of a first start condition (e.g., a gaming ball entering a first start winning hole) and variably displaying second identification information (e.g., a second special symbol) based on the establishment of a second start condition (e.g., a gaming ball entering a second start winning hole),
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the second start condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is performed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special pattern (particularly the second special pattern), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
A first reserved storage means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the start winning determination process of step S101 in the special symbol process process) capable of storing information related to the variable display of the first identification information as reserved storage;
A second reserved storage means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the start winning determination process of step S101 in the special symbol process process) capable of storing information related to the variable display of the second identification information as reserved storage;
A determination means capable of determining to control to the advantageous state (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a jackpot determination process in step 069SGS62 in the normal special symbol process);
A variable display pattern determination means for determining one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns having different variable display periods based on the determination result of the determination means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 determines one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the variable display result in the variable display pattern setting process of step 069SGS111);
Equipped with
The special states include a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed, and a third special state (e.g., a guaranteed bonus state) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the first special state or the second special state ends,
The variable display pattern determination means
When the second reserved memory means has no reserved memory stored in the first special state or the third special state and the determination means has not determined that the variable display should be controlled to the advantageous state, a predetermined variable display pattern (e.g., "non-reach") for a predetermined variable display period during which the second reserved memory means can store the reserved memory is determined;
In the case where the reserved memory is not stored in the second reserved memory means in the second special state and the determination means does not determine that the control to the advantageous state is performed, the CPU 103 can determine a special variable display pattern having a special variable display time shorter than the predetermined variable display period (for example, when the reserved memory number is 0 in the probability variable state or the time-saving state A, the CPU 103 can determine a miss variable pattern (for example, a non-reach A with a variable time of 7 seconds or an SP reach variable pattern with a variable time of 25 seconds or 40 seconds) having a long variable display time to earn time to store the reserved memory in the second reserved memory, while when the reserved memory number is 0 in the time-saving state B, the CPU 103 can determine a shortened non-reach variable pattern (for example, an ultra-shortened non-reach with a variable time of 1.5 seconds or a shortened non-reach A with a variable time of 3 seconds) having a shorter variable display time than a miss variable pattern (for example, a non-reach A with a variable time of 7 seconds or an SP reach variable pattern with a variable time of 25 seconds or 40 seconds). See FIG. 11-69).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the long period during which the state was not controlled to be advantageous, even if the reserved memory is not stored, a predetermined variable display pattern having a long variable display period is determined, so that the consumption speed of the variable display is not reduced, and a suitable second special state can be provided.

(SG2020-097) The gaming machine of form 1-54 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-53,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is performed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
When the control of the special state is started, a performance execution means (for example, a part where the performance control CPU 120 can execute a "entry performance") capable of executing a performance including a special state start performance that notifies the start of the control of the special state by displaying a special state start display;
Equipped with
The special state includes a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, and a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed,
The performance execution means includes:
When the control of the first special state is started, the special state start display is displayed in the special state start performance;
When the control of the second special state is started, the special state start display is displayed in the special state start performance, and a special display that is not displayed when the control of the first special state is started is displayed (for example, when the control of the time-saving state A is started, the entry image 069SG470 is displayed in the time-saving entry performance A, and when the control of the probability variable state is started, the entry image 069SG472 consisting of the entry image 069SG470 and the probability variable image 069SG471 is displayed in the probability variable entry performance, while when the control of the time-saving state B is started, the entry image 069SG470 common to the entry image 069SG470 displayed when entering the time-saving state A and the probability variable state is displayed in the time-saving entry performance B, and the part that displays the play time images 069SG473A and 069SG473B as special displays that are not displayed when the control of the probability variable state or the time-saving state A is started. See FIG. 11-50, FIG. 11-63, FIG. 11-64).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the fact that a long period of time continued in which it was not controlled to an advantageous state, in the special state start presentation, not only the special state start display that is common to when control of the first special state begins, but also a special display that is not displayed when control of the first special state begins is displayed, thereby creating excitement for the start of the second special state.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-55 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-1 to 1-54,
A determination means capable of determining to control to the advantageous state (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a jackpot determination process in step 069SGS62 in the normal special symbol process);
A variable display pattern determination means for determining one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns having different variable display periods based on the determination result of the determination means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 determines one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the variable display result in the variable display pattern setting process of step 069SGS111);
Equipped with
The variable display pattern determination means is capable of determining a special variable display pattern of a variable display period in which the special state start effect can be executed in the variable display in which the control of the second special state has been started (for example, the effect control CPU 120 may be capable of determining a special variable display pattern having a variable display time in which the “entry effect” can be executed in the rescue time reduction reaching effect).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the special state start presentation can be executed in an optimal manner.

(SG2020-098) The gaming machine of form 2-30 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-29,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is executed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
When the control of the special state is started, a performance execution means (for example, a part where the performance control CPU 120 can execute a "entry performance") capable of executing a performance including a special state start performance that notifies the start of the control of the special state by displaying a special state start display;
Equipped with
The special states include a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed, and a third special state (e.g., a guaranteed bonus state) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the first special state or the second special state ends,
The performance execution means includes:
When the control of the third special state is started, the special state start display is displayed in the special state start performance;
When the control of the second special state is started, the special state start display is displayed in the special state start performance, and a special display that is not displayed when the control of the third special state is started is displayed (for example, when the control of the time-saving state A is started, the entry image 069SG470 is displayed in the time-saving entry performance A, and when the control of the probability variable state is started, the entry image 069SG472 consisting of the entry image 069SG470 and the probability variable image 069SG471 is displayed in the probability variable entry performance, while when the control of the time-saving state B is started, the entry image 069SG470 common to the entry image 069SG470 displayed when entering the time-saving state A and the probability variable state is displayed in the time-saving entry performance B, and the part that displays the play time images 069SG473A and 069SG473B as special displays that are not displayed when the control of the probability variable state or the time-saving state A is started. See FIG. 11-50, FIG. 11-63, FIG. 11-64).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state, which is controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the fact that a long period of time continued in which it was not controlled to an advantageous state, in the special state start presentation, not only the special state start display that is common to when control of the third special state begins, but also a special display that is not displayed when control of the third special state begins is displayed, thereby creating excitement for the start of the second special state.

(SG2020-119) The gaming machine of form 1-56 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-55,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to a favorable state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player by variably displaying special identification information based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole),
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is executed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
A determination means capable of determining to control to the advantageous state (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a jackpot determination process in step 069SGS62 in the normal special symbol process);
A variable display pattern determination means for determining one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns having different variable display periods of the special identification information based on the determination result of the determination means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 determines one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the variable display result in the variable display pattern setting process of step 069SGS111);
A decoration variable display means for performing variable display of decoration identification information in response to variable display of special identification information (for example, a part where the performance control CPU 120 performs variable display of decoration patterns as multiple types of decoration identification information in synchronization with the first special pattern and the second special pattern);
Equipped with
The special state includes a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, and a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of times (e.g., 900 times) of variable display of special identification information has been executed,
The advantageous state includes a first advantageous state (e.g., jackpot A (6R), jackpot B (6R)) and a second advantageous state (e.g., jackpot C (10R)) that is more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous state,
When the determination means determines that control should be made to the advantageous state, the decoration variable display means is capable of executing a special decoration variable display (e.g., SP reach D (full rotation)) which displays a specific display result, which is displayed as a display result of the variable display of the decoration identification information determined by the determination means to be controlled to the advantageous state, in a variable manner for a predetermined period of time and then stops and displays the special decoration variable display,
The rate at which the special decoration variable display is executed when it is determined by the determination means to control to the second advantageous state in the second special state is higher than the rate at which the special decoration variable display is executed when it is determined by the determination means to control to the second advantageous state in the first special state (for example, the rate at which the performance control CPU 120 executes the “full rotation performance” when “jackpot C (10R)” is determined as the jackpot type in the time-saving state B (for example, 100%) is higher than the rate at which the performance control CPU 120 executes the “SP reach D (full rotation)” when “jackpot C (10R)” is determined as the jackpot type in the time-saving state A (for example, 0% (not executed)), and the rate at which the performance control CPU 120 executes the “SP reach D (full rotation)” when “jackpot C (10R)” is determined as the jackpot type in the probability variable state (for example, 0% (not executed)). See FIG. 11-69).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, if it is decided to control to a more advantageous second advantageous state, taking into consideration the long period during which the second special state has not been controlled to an advantageous state, a special variable display is more likely to be executed, thereby making it possible to provide a suitable second special state.

(SG2020-120) The gaming machine of form 2-31 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-30,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to a favorable state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player by variably displaying special identification information based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole),
A state control means capable of controlling the non-special state and a special state in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 can control the normal state, a time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is executed to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol), a probability variable state, and a time-saving state B);
A determination means capable of determining to control to the advantageous state (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a jackpot determination process in step 069SGS62 in the normal special symbol process);
A variable display pattern determination means for determining one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns having different variable display periods of the special identification information based on the determination result of the determination means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 determines one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the variable display result in the variable display pattern setting process of step 069SGS111);
A decoration variable display means for performing variable display of decoration identification information in response to variable display of special identification information (for example, a part where the performance control CPU 120 performs variable display of decoration patterns as multiple types of decoration identification information in synchronization with the first special pattern and the second special pattern);
Equipped with
The special states include a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state (e.g., normal state) ends, a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of times (e.g., 900 times) of variable display of special identification information has been executed, and a third special state (e.g., a guaranteed bonus state) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the first special state or the second special state ends,
The advantageous state includes a first advantageous state (e.g., jackpot A (6R), jackpot B (6R)) and a second advantageous state (e.g., jackpot C (10R)) that is more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous state,
When the determination means determines that control should be made to the advantageous state, the decoration variable display means is capable of executing a special decoration variable display (e.g., SP reach D (full rotation)) which displays a specific display result, which is displayed as a display result of the variable display of the decoration identification information determined by the determination means to be controlled to the advantageous state, in a variable manner for a predetermined period of time and then stops and displays the special decoration variable display,
The rate at which the special decoration variable display is executed when it is determined by the determination means to control to the second advantageous state in the second special state is higher than the rate at which the special decoration variable display is executed when it is determined by the determination means to control to the second advantageous state in the first special state, and is also higher than the rate at which the special decoration variable display is executed when it is determined by the determination means to control to the second advantageous state in the third special state (for example, when "jackpot C (10R)" is selected as the jackpot type in the time-saving state B, The percentage (e.g., 100%) at which the performance control CPU 120 executes the "full spin performance" when the jackpot type is determined to be "jackpot C (10R)" in the time-saving state A is higher than the percentage (e.g., 0% (not executed)) at which the performance control CPU 120 executes the "SP reach D (full spin)" when the jackpot type is determined to be "jackpot C (10R)" in the probability variable state, and is higher than the percentage (e.g., 0% (not executed)) at which the performance control CPU 120 executes the "SP reach D (full spin)" when the jackpot type is determined to be "jackpot C (10R)" in the probability variable state. See FIG. 11-69.
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second special state controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, if it is decided to control to a more advantageous second advantageous state, taking into consideration the long period during which the second special state has not been controlled to an advantageous state, a special variable display is more likely to be executed, thereby making it possible to provide a suitable second special state.

(Feature 099SG form)
(SG2020-099) The gaming machine of the form 1 of the characteristic part 099SG is,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means (e.g., a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process shown in FIG. 6 ) is provided that can control a non-special state (e.g., a normal state) and a special state (e.g., a time-saving state A, a time-saving state B, a probability-changing state) in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than in the non-special state,
The special state includes a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state ends, and a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed,
The condition for terminating the first special state includes that a first number of variable displays (e.g., 110 times) have been executed in the first special state;
The second special state termination condition includes that a second number of variable displays (e.g., 1,100 times) greater than the first number of times has been executed in the second special state;
The period value obtained by multiplying the average variable display period for the variable display of 1 that is not controlled by the advantageous state executed in the second special state by the first number of times is smaller than the period value obtained by multiplying the average variable display period for the variable display of 1 that is not controlled by the advantageous state executed in the first special state by the first number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-30, the period value ψ obtained by multiplying the period value β, which is the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation of 1 in the time-saving state B, by 110 is smaller than the period value χ obtained by multiplying the period value α, which is the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation of 1 in the time-saving state A, by 110).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the variable display in the second special state, which is controlled by executing a predetermined number of variable displays in the non-special state, can be made to progress faster than the first special state, thereby increasing interest in playing in the second special state.

(SG2020-100) Form 2 gaming machine is,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means (e.g., a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process shown in FIG. 6 ) is provided that can control a non-special state (e.g., a normal state) and a special state (e.g., a time-saving state A, a time-saving state B, a probability-changing state) in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than in the non-special state,
The special states include a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state ends, a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed, and a third special state (e.g., a guaranteed bonus state) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the first special state or the second special state ends,
The condition for terminating the first special state includes that a first number of variable displays (e.g., 110 times) have been executed in the first special state;
The second special state termination condition includes that a second number of variable displays (e.g., 1,100 times) greater than the first number of times is executed in the second special state;
The termination condition of the third special state includes that the variable display is executed a third number of times (e.g., 110 times) less than the second number of times in the third special state,
The period value obtained by multiplying the average variable display period for the variable display of 1 that is not controlled by the advantageous state executed in the second special state by the first number of times is smaller than the period value obtained by multiplying the average variable display period for the variable display of 1 that is not controlled by the advantageous state executed in the first special state by the first number of times and is smaller than the period value obtained by multiplying the average variable display period for the variable display of 1 that is not controlled by the advantageous state executed in the third special state by the first number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-30, the period value ψ obtained by multiplying the period value β, which is the average fluctuation time of 1 fluctuation in the time-saving state B, by 110 is smaller than the period value χ obtained by multiplying the period value α, which is the average fluctuation time of 1 fluctuation in the time-saving state A, by 110, and the period value ψ is smaller than the period value ω obtained by multiplying the period value γ, which is the average fluctuation time of 1 fluctuation in the probability variable state, by 110).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the variable display in the second special state, which is controlled by executing a predetermined number of variable displays in the non-special state, can be made to progress faster than the first special state, thereby increasing interest in playing in the second special state.

(SG2020-101) Form 3 gaming machine is,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means (e.g., a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process shown in FIG. 6 ) is provided that can control a non-special state (e.g., a normal state) and a special state (e.g., a time-saving state A, a time-saving state B, a probability-changing state) in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than in the non-special state,
The special state includes a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state ends, and a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed,
The condition for terminating the first special state includes that a first number of variable displays (e.g., 110 times) have been executed in the first special state;
The second special state termination condition includes that a second number of variable displays (e.g., 1,100 times) greater than the first number of times has been executed in the second special state;
The period value obtained by multiplying the average variable display period for the variable display of 1 that is not controlled by the advantageous state executed in the second special state by the second number of times is smaller than the period value obtained by multiplying the average variable display period for the variable display of 1 that is not controlled by the advantageous state executed in the first special state by the second number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-30, the period value ψ' obtained by multiplying the period value β, which is the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation of 1 in the time-saving state B, by 1100 is smaller than the period value χ' obtained by multiplying the period value α, which is the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation of 1 in the time-saving state A, by 1100).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the variable display in the second special state, which is controlled by executing a predetermined number of variable displays in the non-special state, can be made to progress faster than the first special state, thereby increasing interest in playing in the second special state.

(SG2020-102) Form 4 gaming machine is,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means (e.g., a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process shown in FIG. 6 ) is provided that can control a non-special state (e.g., a normal state) and a special state (e.g., a time-saving state A, a time-saving state B, a probability-changing state) in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than in the non-special state,
The special states include a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state ends, a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed, and a third special state (e.g., a guaranteed bonus state) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the first special state or the second special state ends,
The condition for terminating the first special state includes that a first number of variable displays (e.g., 110 times) have been executed in the first special state;
The second special state termination condition includes that a second number of variable displays (e.g., 1,100 times) greater than the first number of times is executed in the second special state;
The termination condition of the third special state includes that the variable display is executed a third number of times (e.g., 110 times) less than the second number of times in the third special state,
The period value obtained by multiplying the average variable display period for the variable display of 1 not controlled by the advantageous state executed in the second special state by the second number of times is smaller than the period value obtained by multiplying the average variable display period for the variable display of 1 not controlled by the advantageous state executed in the first special state by the second number of times and is smaller than the period value obtained by multiplying the average variable display period for the variable display of 1 not controlled by the advantageous state executed in the third special state by the second number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-30, the period value ψ' obtained by multiplying the period value β, which is the average fluctuation time of 1 fluctuation in the time-saving state B, by 1100 is smaller than the period value χ' obtained by multiplying the period value α, which is the average fluctuation time of 1 fluctuation in the time-saving state A, by 1100, and the period value ψ' is smaller than the period value ω' obtained by multiplying the period value γ, which is the average fluctuation time of 1 fluctuation in the probability variable state, by 1100).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the variable display in the second special state, which is controlled by executing a predetermined number of variable displays in the non-special state, can be made to progress faster than the first special state, thereby increasing interest in playing in the second special state.

(SG2020-103) Form 5 gaming machine is,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means (e.g., a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process shown in FIG. 6 ) is provided that can control a non-special state (e.g., a normal state) and a special state (e.g., a time-saving state A, a time-saving state B, a probability-changing state) in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than in the non-special state,
The special state includes a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state ends, and a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed,
The condition for terminating the first special state includes that a first number of variable displays (e.g., 110 times) have been executed in the first special state;
The second special state termination condition includes that a second number of variable displays (e.g., 1,100 times) greater than the first number of times has been executed in the second special state;
Further provided with a reserved memory means (for example, a first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A or a second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B) capable of storing information related to the variable display as reserved memory,
The period value obtained by multiplying the average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 0 in the second special state, by the first number of times is smaller than the period value obtained by multiplying the average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 0 in the first special state, by the first number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-21, the period value ξ obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result is a miss, which is started when the number of reserved memories of the second special chart is 0 in the time-saving state B, by 110, is a portion smaller than the period value ν obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result is a miss, which is started when the number of reserved memories of the second special chart is 0 in the time-saving state A, by 110).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the variable display in the second special state, which is controlled by executing a predetermined number of variable displays in the non-special state, can be made to progress faster than the first special state, thereby increasing interest in playing in the second special state.

(SG2020-104) Form 6 gaming machine is,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means (e.g., a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process shown in FIG. 6 ) is provided that can control a non-special state (e.g., a normal state) and a special state (e.g., a time-saving state A, a time-saving state B, a probability-changing state) in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than in the non-special state,
The special states include a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state ends, a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed, and a third special state (e.g., a guaranteed bonus state) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the first special state or the second special state ends,
The condition for terminating the first special state includes that a first number of variable displays (e.g., 110 times) have been executed in the first special state;
The second special state termination condition includes that a second number of variable displays (e.g., 1,100 times) greater than the first number of times has been executed in the second special state;
The termination condition of the third special state includes that the variable display is executed a third number of times (e.g., 110 times) less than the second number of times in the third special state,
Further provided with a reserved memory means (for example, a first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A or a second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B) capable of storing information related to the variable display as reserved memory,
A period value obtained by multiplying an average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 0 in the second special state, by the first number of times is smaller than a period value obtained by multiplying an average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 0 in the first special state, by the first number of times, and a period value obtained by multiplying an average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 0 in the third special state, by the first number of times. It is smaller than the period value obtained by multiplying by 1 number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-21, the period value ξ obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result that starts when the number of reserved second special symbols is 0 in the time-saving state B is a miss by 110 is smaller than the period value ν obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result that starts when the number of reserved second special symbols is 0 in the time-saving state A is a miss by 110, and the period value ξ is a part smaller than the period value π obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result that starts when the number of reserved second special symbols is 0 in the probability variable state is a miss by 110).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the variable display in the second special state, which is controlled by executing a predetermined number of variable displays in the non-special state, can be made to progress faster than the first special state, thereby increasing interest in playing in the second special state.

(SG2020-105) Type 7 gaming machine is,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means (e.g., a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process shown in FIG. 6 ) is provided that can control a non-special state (e.g., a normal state) and a special state (e.g., a time-saving state A, a time-saving state B, a probability-changing state) in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than in the non-special state,
The special state includes a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state ends, and a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed,
The condition for terminating the first special state includes that a first number of variable displays (e.g., 110 times) have been executed in the first special state;
The second special state termination condition includes that a second number of variable displays (e.g., 1,100 times) greater than the first number of times has been executed in the second special state;
Further provided with a reserved memory means (for example, a first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A or a second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B) capable of storing information related to the variable display as reserved memory,
The period value obtained by multiplying the average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 0 in the second special state, by the second number of times is smaller than the period value obtained by multiplying the average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 0 in the first special state, by the second number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-22, the period value ξ' obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result is a miss, which is started when the number of reserved memories of the second special pattern is 0 in the time-saving state B, by 1100, is a portion smaller than the period value ν' obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result is a miss, which is started when the number of reserved memories of the second special pattern is 0 in the time-saving state A, by 1100).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the variable display in the second special state, which is controlled by executing a predetermined number of variable displays in the non-special state, can be made to progress faster than the first special state, thereby increasing interest in playing in the second special state.

(SG2020-106) Type 8 gaming machine is,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means (e.g., a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process shown in FIG. 6 ) is provided that can control a non-special state (e.g., a normal state) and a special state (e.g., a time-saving state A, a time-saving state B, a probability-changing state) in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than in the non-special state,
The special states include a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state ends, a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed, and a third special state (e.g., a guaranteed bonus state) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the first special state or the second special state ends,
The condition for terminating the first special state includes that a first number of variable displays (e.g., 110 times) have been executed in the first special state;
The second special state termination condition includes that a second number of variable displays (e.g., 1,100 times) greater than the first number of times is executed in the second special state;
The termination condition of the third special state includes that the variable display is executed a third number of times (e.g., 110 times) less than the second number of times in the third special state,
Further provided with a reserved memory means (for example, a first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A or a second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B) capable of storing information related to the variable display as reserved memory,
A period value obtained by multiplying an average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 0 in the second special state, by the second number of times, is smaller than a period value obtained by multiplying an average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 0 in the first special state, by the second number of times, and a period value obtained by multiplying an average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 0 in the third special state, by the second number of times. (For example, as shown in FIG. 12-22, the period value ξ' obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result that starts when the number of second special reserved memories is 0 in the time-saving state B is a miss by 1100 is smaller than the period value ν' obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result that starts when the number of second special reserved memories is 0 in the time-saving state A is a miss by 1100, and the period value ξ' is a portion smaller than the period value π' obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result that starts when the number of second special reserved memories is 0 in the probability variable state is a miss by 1100).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the variable display in the second special state, which is controlled by executing a predetermined number of variable displays in the non-special state, can be made to progress faster than the first special state, thereby increasing interest in playing in the second special state.

(SG2020-107) Type 9 gaming machine is,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means (e.g., a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process shown in FIG. 6 ) is provided that can control a non-special state (e.g., a normal state) and a special state (e.g., a time-saving state A, a time-saving state B, a probability-changing state) in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than in the non-special state,
The special state includes a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state ends, and a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed,
The condition for terminating the first special state includes that a first number of variable displays (e.g., 110 times) have been executed in the first special state;
The second special state termination condition includes that a second number of variable displays (e.g., 1,100 times) greater than the first number of times has been executed in the second special state;
Further provided with a reserved memory means (for example, a first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A or a second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B) capable of storing information related to the variable display as reserved memory,
The period value obtained by multiplying the average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means in the second special state is 1, by the first number of times is smaller than the period value obtained by multiplying the average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means in the first special state is 1, by the first number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-19, the period value λ obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result is a miss, which is started when the number of reserved memories in the second special pattern is 1 in the time-saving state B, by 110, is a portion smaller than the period value κ obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result is a miss, which is started when the number of reserved memories in the second special pattern is 1 in the time-saving state A, by 110).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the variable display in the second special state, which is controlled by executing a predetermined number of variable displays in the non-special state, can be made to progress faster than the first special state, thereby increasing interest in playing in the second special state.

(SG2020-108) The gaming machine of type 10 is,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means (e.g., a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process shown in FIG. 6 ) is provided that can control a non-special state (e.g., a normal state) and a special state (e.g., a time-saving state A, a time-saving state B, a probability-changing state) in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than in the non-special state,
The special states include a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state ends, a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed, and a third special state (e.g., a guaranteed bonus state) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the first special state or the second special state ends,
The condition for terminating the first special state includes that a first number of variable displays (e.g., 110 times) have been executed in the first special state;
The second special state termination condition includes that a second number of variable displays (e.g., 1,100 times) greater than the first number of times has been executed in the second special state;
The termination condition of the third special state includes that the variable display is executed a third number of times (e.g., 110 times) less than the second number of times in the third special state,
Further provided with a reserved memory means (for example, a first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A or a second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B) capable of storing information related to the variable display as reserved memory,
A period value obtained by multiplying an average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 1 in the second special state, by the first number of times, is smaller than a period value obtained by multiplying an average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 1 in the first special state, by the first number of times, and is smaller than a period value obtained by multiplying an average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 1 in the third special state, by the first number of times. It is smaller than the period value obtained by multiplying by 1 number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-19, the period value λ obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result that starts when the number of second special reserved memories is 1 in the time-saving state B is a miss by 110 is smaller than the period value κ obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result that starts when the number of second special reserved memories is 1 in the time-saving state A is a miss by 110, and the period value λ is a portion smaller than the period value μ obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result that starts when the number of second special reserved memories is 1 in the probability variable state is a miss by 110).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the variable display in the second special state, which is controlled by executing a predetermined number of variable displays in the non-special state, can be made to progress faster than the first special state, thereby increasing interest in playing in the second special state.

(SG2020-109) Type 11 gaming machine is,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means (e.g., a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process shown in FIG. 6 ) is provided that can control a non-special state (e.g., a normal state) and a special state (e.g., a time-saving state A, a time-saving state B, a probability-changing state) in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than in the non-special state,
The special state includes a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state ends, and a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed,
The condition for terminating the first special state includes that a first number of variable displays (e.g., 110 times) have been executed in the first special state;
The second special state termination condition includes that a second number of variable displays (e.g., 1,100 times) greater than the first number of times has been executed in the second special state;
Further provided with a reserved memory means (for example, a first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A or a second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B) capable of storing information related to the variable display as reserved memory,
The period value obtained by multiplying the average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means in the second special state is 1, by the second number of times is smaller than the period value obtained by multiplying the average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means in the first special state is 1, by the second number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-20, the period value λ' obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result is a miss, which is started when the number of reserved memories in the second special pattern is 1 in the time-saving state B, by 1100, is a portion smaller than the period value κ' obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result is a miss, which is started when the number of reserved memories in the second special pattern is 1 in the time-saving state A, by 1100).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the variable display in the second special state, which is controlled by executing a predetermined number of variable displays in the non-special state, can be made to progress faster than the first special state, thereby increasing interest in playing in the second special state.

(SG2020-110) Type 12 gaming machine is,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means (e.g., a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process shown in FIG. 6 ) is provided that can control a non-special state (e.g., a normal state) and a special state (e.g., a time-saving state A, a time-saving state B, a probability-changing state) in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than in the non-special state,
The special states include a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state ends, a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed, and a third special state (e.g., a guaranteed bonus state) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the first special state or the second special state ends,
The condition for terminating the first special state includes that a first number of variable displays (e.g., 110 times) have been executed in the first special state;
The second special state termination condition includes that a second number of variable displays (e.g., 1,100 times) greater than the first number of times has been executed in the second special state;
The termination condition of the third special state includes that the variable display is executed a third number of times (e.g., 110 times) less than the second number of times in the third special state,
Further provided with a reserved memory means (for example, a first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A or a second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B) capable of storing information related to the variable display as reserved memory,
A period value obtained by multiplying an average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 1 in the second special state, by the second number of times, is smaller than a period value obtained by multiplying an average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 1 in the first special state, by the second number of times, and a period value obtained by multiplying an average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 1 in the third special state, by the second number of times. (For example, as shown in FIG. 12-20, the period value λ' obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result that starts when the number of second special reserved memories is one in the time-saving state B is a miss by 1100 is smaller than the period value κ' obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result that starts when the number of second special reserved memories is one in the time-saving state A is a miss by 1100, and the period value λ is a portion smaller than the period value μ' obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result that starts when the number of second special reserved memories is one in the probability variable state is a miss by 1100).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the variable display in the second special state, which is controlled by executing a predetermined number of variable displays in the non-special state, can be made to progress faster than the first special state, thereby increasing interest in playing in the second special state.

(SG2020-111) Type 13 gaming machine is,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means (e.g., a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process shown in FIG. 6 ) is provided that can control a non-special state (e.g., a normal state) and a special state (e.g., a time-saving state A, a time-saving state B, a probability-changing state) in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than in the non-special state,
The special state includes a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state ends, and a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed,
The condition for terminating the first special state includes that a first number of variable displays (e.g., 110 times) have been executed in the first special state;
The second special state termination condition includes that a second number of variable displays (e.g., 1,100 times) greater than the first number of times is executed in the second special state;
Further provided with a reserved memory means (for example, a first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A or a second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B) capable of storing information related to the variable display as reserved memory,
The period value obtained by multiplying the average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 2 in the second special state, by the first number of times is smaller than the period value obtained by multiplying the average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 2 in the first special state, by the first number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-17, the period value θ obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result is a miss, which is started when the number of reserved memories of the second special chart is 2 in the time-saving state B, by 110, is a portion smaller than the period value η obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result is a miss, which is started when the number of reserved memories of the second special chart is 2 in the time-saving state A, by 110).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the variable display in the second special state, which is controlled by executing a predetermined number of variable displays in the non-special state, can be made to progress faster than the first special state, thereby increasing interest in playing in the second special state.

(SG2020-112) The gaming machine of type 14 is,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means (e.g., a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process shown in FIG. 6 ) is provided that can control a non-special state (e.g., a normal state) and a special state (e.g., a time-saving state A, a time-saving state B, a probability-changing state) in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than in the non-special state,
The special states include a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state ends, a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed, and a third special state (e.g., a guaranteed bonus state) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the first special state or the second special state ends,
The condition for terminating the first special state includes that a first number of variable displays (e.g., 110 times) have been executed in the first special state;
The second special state termination condition includes that a second number of variable displays (e.g., 1,100 times) greater than the first number of times has been executed in the second special state;
The termination condition of the third special state includes that the variable display is executed a third number of times (e.g., 110 times) less than the second number of times in the third special state,
Further provided with a reserved memory means (for example, a first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A or a second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B) capable of storing information related to the variable display as reserved memory,
A period value obtained by multiplying an average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is two in the second special state, by the first number of times is smaller than a period value obtained by multiplying an average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is two in the first special state, by the first number of times, and a period value obtained by multiplying an average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is two in the third special state, by the first number of times. It is smaller than the period value obtained by multiplying by 1 number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-17, the period value θ obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result that starts when the number of second special reserved memories is 2 in the time-saving state B is a miss by 110 is smaller than the period value η obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result that starts when the number of second special reserved memories is 2 in the time-saving state A is a miss by 110, and the period value θ is a part smaller than the period value ι obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result that starts when the number of second special reserved memories is 2 in the probability variable state is a miss by 110).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the variable display in the second special state, which is controlled by executing a predetermined number of variable displays in the non-special state, can be made to progress faster than the first special state, thereby increasing interest in playing in the second special state.

(SG2020-113) Type 15 gaming machine is,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means (e.g., a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process shown in FIG. 6 ) is provided that can control a non-special state (e.g., a normal state) and a special state (e.g., a time-saving state A, a time-saving state B, a probability-changing state) in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than in the non-special state,
The special state includes a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state ends, and a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed,
The condition for terminating the first special state includes that a first number of variable displays (e.g., 110 times) have been executed in the first special state;
The second special state termination condition includes that a second number of variable displays (e.g., 1,100 times) greater than the first number of times is executed in the second special state;
Further provided with a reserved memory means (for example, a first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A or a second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B) capable of storing information related to the variable display as reserved memory,
The period value obtained by multiplying the average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 2 in the second special state, by the second number of times is smaller than the period value obtained by multiplying the average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 2 in the first special state, by the second number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-18, the period value θ' obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result is a miss, which is started when the number of reserved memories of the second special pattern is 2 in the time-saving state B, by 1100, is a portion smaller than the period value η' obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result is a miss, which is started when the number of reserved memories of the second special pattern is 2 in the time-saving state A, by 1100).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the variable display in the second special state, which is controlled by executing a predetermined number of variable displays in the non-special state, can be made to progress faster than the first special state, thereby increasing interest in playing in the second special state.

(SG2020-114) The gaming machine of type 16 is,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means (e.g., a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process shown in FIG. 6 ) is provided that can control a non-special state (e.g., a normal state) and a special state (e.g., a time-saving state A, a time-saving state B, a probability-changing state) in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than in the non-special state,
The special states include a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state ends, a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed, and a third special state (e.g., a guaranteed bonus state) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the first special state or the second special state ends,
The condition for terminating the first special state includes that a first number of variable displays (e.g., 110 times) have been executed in the first special state;
The second special state termination condition includes that a second number of variable displays (e.g., 1,100 times) greater than the first number of times has been executed in the second special state;
The termination condition of the third special state includes that the variable display is executed a third number of times (e.g., 110 times) less than the second number of times in the third special state,
Further provided with a reserved memory means (for example, a first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A or a second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B) capable of storing information related to the variable display as reserved memory,
A period value obtained by multiplying an average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is two in the second special state, by the second number of times, is smaller than a period value obtained by multiplying an average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is two in the first special state, by the second number of times, and a period value obtained by multiplying an average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is two in the third special state, by the second number of times. (For example, as shown in FIG. 12-18, the period value θ' obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result that starts when the number of second special reserved memories is two in the time-saving state B is a miss by 1100 is smaller than the period value η' obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result that starts when the number of second special reserved memories is two in the time-saving state A is a miss by 1100, and the period value θ' is a portion smaller than the period value ι' obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result that starts when the number of second special reserved memories is two in the probability variable state is a miss by 110).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the variable display in the second special state, which is controlled by executing a predetermined number of variable displays in the non-special state, can be made to progress faster than the first special state, thereby increasing interest in playing in the second special state.

(SG2020-115) Type 17 gaming machine is,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means (e.g., a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process shown in FIG. 6 ) is provided that can control a non-special state (e.g., a normal state) and a special state (e.g., a time-saving state A, a time-saving state B, a probability-changing state) in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than in the non-special state,
The special state includes a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state ends, and a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed,
The condition for terminating the first special state includes that a first number of variable displays (e.g., 110 times) have been executed in the first special state;
The second special state termination condition includes that a second number of variable displays (e.g., 1,100 times) greater than the first number of times is executed in the second special state;
Further provided with a reserved memory means (for example, a first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A or a second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B) capable of storing information related to the variable display as reserved memory,
The period value obtained by multiplying the average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 3 in the second special state, by the first number of times is smaller than the period value obtained by multiplying the average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 3 in the first special state, by the first number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-15, the period value ε obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result is a miss, which is started when the number of reserved memories of the second special chart is 3 in the time-saving state B, by 110, is a portion smaller than the period value δ obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result is a miss, which is started when the number of reserved memories of the second special chart is 3 in the time-saving state A, by 110).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the variable display in the second special state, which is controlled by executing a predetermined number of variable displays in the non-special state, can be made to progress faster than the first special state, thereby increasing interest in playing in the second special state.

(SG2020-116) Type 18 gaming machine is,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means (e.g., a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process shown in FIG. 6 ) is provided that can control a non-special state (e.g., a normal state) and a special state (e.g., a time-saving state A, a time-saving state B, a probability-changing state) in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than in the non-special state,
The special states include a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state ends, a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed, and a third special state (e.g., a guaranteed bonus state) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the first special state or the second special state ends,
The condition for terminating the first special state includes that a first number of variable displays (e.g., 110 times) have been executed in the first special state;
The second special state termination condition includes that a second number of variable displays (e.g., 1,100 times) greater than the first number of times has been executed in the second special state;
The termination condition of the third special state includes that the variable display is executed a third number of times (e.g., 110 times) less than the second number of times in the third special state,
Further provided with a reserved memory means (for example, a first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A or a second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B) capable of storing information related to the variable display as reserved memory,
A period value obtained by multiplying an average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is three in the second special state, by the first number of times is smaller than a period value obtained by multiplying an average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is three in the first special state, by the first number of times, and a period value obtained by multiplying an average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is three in the third special state, by the first number of times. It is smaller than the period value obtained by multiplying by 1 number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-15, the period value ε obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result that starts when the number of second special reserved memories is 3 in the time-saving state B is a miss by 110 is smaller than the period value δ obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result that starts when the number of second special reserved memories is 3 in the time-saving state A is a miss by 110, and the period value ε is a portion smaller than the period value ζ obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result that starts when the number of second special reserved memories is 3 in the probability variable state is a miss by 110).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the variable display in the second special state, which is controlled by executing a predetermined number of variable displays in the non-special state, can be made to progress faster than the first special state, thereby increasing interest in playing in the second special state.

(SG2020-117) Type 19 gaming machine is,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means (e.g., a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process shown in FIG. 6 ) is provided that can control a non-special state (e.g., a normal state) and a special state (e.g., a time-saving state A, a time-saving state B, a probability-changing state) in which the variable display is executed more frequently and in which the starting condition is more likely to be satisfied than in the non-special state,
The special state includes a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state ends, and a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed,
The condition for terminating the first special state includes that a first number of variable displays (e.g., 110 times) have been executed in the first special state;
The second special state termination condition includes that a second number of variable displays (e.g., 1,100 times) greater than the first number of times has been executed in the second special state;
Further provided with a reserved memory means (for example, a first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A or a second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B) capable of storing information related to the variable display as reserved memory,
The period value obtained by multiplying the average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 3 in the second special state, by the second number of times is smaller than the period value obtained by multiplying the average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 3 in the first special state, by the second number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-16, the period value ε' obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result is a miss, which is started when the number of reserved memories of the second special pattern is 3 in the time-saving state B, by 1100, is a portion smaller than the period value δ' obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result is a miss, which is started when the number of reserved memories of the second special pattern is 3 in the time-saving state A, by 1100).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the variable display in the second special state, which is controlled by executing a predetermined number of variable displays in the non-special state, can be made to progress faster than the first special state, thereby increasing interest in playing in the second special state.

(SG2020-118) The gaming machine of type 20 is,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (e.g., the entry of a gaming ball into a start winning hole) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
A state control means (e.g., a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process shown in FIG. 6 ) is provided that can control a non-special state (e.g., a normal state) and a special state (e.g., a time-saving state A, a time-saving state B, a probability-changing state) in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than in the non-special state,
The special states include a first special state (e.g., time-saving state A) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the non-special state ends, a second special state (e.g., time-saving state B) that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays (e.g., 900 times) have been executed, and a third special state (e.g., a guaranteed bonus state) that is controlled when the advantageous state controlled from the first special state or the second special state ends,
The condition for terminating the first special state includes that a first number of variable displays (e.g., 110 times) have been executed in the first special state;
The second special state termination condition includes that a second number of variable displays (e.g., 1,100 times) greater than the first number of times has been executed in the second special state;
The termination condition of the third special state includes that the variable display is executed a third number of times (e.g., 110 times) less than the second number of times in the third special state,
Further provided with a reserved memory means (for example, a first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A or a second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B) capable of storing information related to the variable display as reserved memory,
A period value obtained by multiplying an average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is three in the second special state, by the second number of times, is smaller than a period value obtained by multiplying an average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is three in the first special state, by the second number of times, and a period value obtained by multiplying an average variable display period for one variable display not controlled in the advantageous state, which is started when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is three in the third special state, by the second number of times. (For example, as shown in FIG. 12-16, the period value ε' obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result that starts when the number of second special reserved memories is three in the time-saving state B is a miss by 1100 is smaller than the period value δ' obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result that starts when the number of second special reserved memories is three in the time-saving state A is a miss by 1100, and the period value ε' is a portion smaller than the period value ζ' obtained by multiplying the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result that starts when the number of second special reserved memories is three in the probability variable state is a miss by 1100).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the variable display in the second special state, which is controlled by executing a predetermined number of variable displays in the non-special state, can be made to progress faster than the first special state, thereby increasing interest in playing in the second special state.

A gaming machine of aspect 21 is the gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 20,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that launches gaming media into a gaming area (e.g., a right gaming area and a left gaming area) into which the gaming media can flow,
As the variable display, it is possible to execute variable display of special identification information and variable display of normal identification information (for example, a portion capable of executing variable display of special patterns and variable display of normal patterns),
a variable means (e.g., a variable winning ball device 6B forming a second starting winning hole) that changes the state between a first state (e.g., an open state) in which the game medium can enter and a second state (closed state) in which the game medium is less likely to enter than in the first state, based on the specific display result being derived and displayed as a variable display result of the variable display of the normal identification information;
A reserved memory means (e.g., a first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A and a second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B) capable of storing information regarding the variable display of the special identification information as reserved memory;
Equipped with
The game area has a special path (e.g., a left game area) in which the variable means is provided, and a non-special path (e.g., a right game area) different from the special path,
The upper limit number of reserved memories that can be stored by the reserved memory means is the same in both the first special state and the second special state (for example, the number of reserved memories that can be stored in the first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A and the second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B is 4 regardless of the game state),
The probability that the specific display result is derived and displayed as a variable display result of the variable display of the normal identification information is the same in both the first special state and the second special state (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-2(B), the part where the normal winning probability is the same even when the game state is the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, or the probability-changing state),
The change pattern in which the variable means changes between the first state and the second state is the same in both the first special state and the second special state (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-2(D), the opening time of the second start winning port is 3 seconds even when the game state is the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, or the probability variable state).
In both the first special state and the second special state, the game medium is launched toward the special path (for example, the time-saving state A and the time-saving state B are both game states in which the game ball is launched toward the right game area),
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, it is possible to increase the commonality of gameplay between the first special state and the second special state, and it is possible to prevent the player from becoming confused due to a large difference in gameplay between the first special state and the second special state, which are the same special state.

A gaming machine according to a twenty-second aspect is the gaming machine according to the twenty-first aspect,
In the case where the period value is obtained by measuring the period required for the first or second number of variable displays not controlled to the advantageous state to be executed in each special state, the start point of the measurement includes the time when the launch of the game medium is started (for example, a part for calculating an average variable display period in which the variable display result is a miss, as the period from the time when the game ball is shot out or the time when the shot game ball enters a start winning hole to the time when the variable display based on the start winning is ended),
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the period value can be appropriately obtained by measurement.

A gaming machine of aspect 23 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 2, 6, 10, 14, and 18,
A reserve memory means is provided for storing a plurality of pieces of information relating to the variable display as reserve memory,
The upper limit number of reserved memories that can be stored by the reserved memory means is the same in any of the first special state, the second special state, and the third special state (for example, the number of reserved memories that can be stored in the first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A and the second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B is up to four regardless of the game state),
The average variable display period of one variable display that is not controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means (for example, as shown in Figs. 12-6, 12-8, and 12-10, the selection ratio of the change pattern of the variable display that results in a miss differs depending on the number of reserved memories, so that the average variable display period of the variable display that results in a miss differs depending on the number of reserved memories stored).
The period value is a sum of values obtained by multiplying the proportion of the variable display executed at each reserved memory number in the first number of times by the average variable display period of the reserved memory number (for example, as shown in Figures 12-13, the period value in each game state is a portion that is a sum of values obtained by multiplying the proportion of the variable display executed at each reserved memory number in 110 variable displays by the average variable display period of each reserved memory number),
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, an accurate period value corresponding to the number of reserved memories can be obtained.

A gaming machine of aspect 24 is the gaming machine according to aspect 23,
The upper limit number of the reserved memory means is 4 (for example, the number of reserved memories that can be stored in the first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A and the second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B is up to 4 regardless of the game state),
In the first special state,
The average variable display period of one variable display that is not controlled by the advantageous state and is executed when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 0 is an average variable display period A, and the proportion of the variable display executed when the number of reserved memories is 0 to the first number of times is a proportion a (for example, A is an average variable display period in which the variable display result when the number of second special reserved memories is 0 in the time-saving state A is a miss, and a is a proportion of the variable display when the number of second special reserved memories is 0 in the time-saving state A to the 110 variable displays in the time-saving state A).
The average variable display period of one variable display that is not controlled by the advantageous state and is executed when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 1 is an average variable display period B, and the proportion of the variable display executed when the number of reserved memories is 1 to the first number of times is a proportion b (for example, B is an average variable display period in which the variable display result when the number of second special reserved memories is 1 in the time-saving state A is a miss, and b is a proportion of the variable display when the number of second special reserved memories is 1 in the time-saving state A to the 110 variable displays in the time-saving state A).
The average variable display period of one variable display that is not controlled by the advantageous state and is executed when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 2 is an average variable display period C, and the proportion of the variable display executed when the number of reserved memories is 1 to the first number of times is a proportion c (for example, C is an average variable display period in which the variable display result when the number of second special reserved memories is 2 in the time-saving state A is a miss, and c is a proportion of the variable display when the number of second special reserved memories is 2 in the time-saving state A to the 110 variable displays in the time-saving state A).
The average variable display period of one variable display that is not controlled by the advantageous state and is executed when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 3 is an average variable display period D, and the proportion of the variable display executed when the number of reserved memories is 1 to the first number of times is a proportion d (for example, D is an average variable display period in which the variable display result becomes a miss when the number of second special reserved memories is 3 in the time-saving state A, and d is a proportion of the variable display when the number of second special reserved memories is 3 in the time-saving state A to the 110 variable displays in the time-saving state A).
The period value of the first special state is the sum of a reserved 0 corresponding value obtained by multiplying the first number of times, the ratio a, and the average variable display period A, a reserved 1 corresponding value obtained by multiplying the first number of times, the ratio b, and the average variable display period B, a reserved 2 corresponding value obtained by multiplying the first number of times, the ratio c, and the average variable display period C, and a reserved 3 corresponding value obtained by multiplying the first number of times, the ratio d, and the average variable display period D (for example, the period value α is a part calculated by the value of A×a+B×b+C×c+D×d).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, an accurate duration value of the first special state corresponding to the number of reserved memories can be obtained.

A gaming machine of aspect 25 is the gaming machine of aspect 23 or aspect 24,
The upper limit number of the reserved memory means is 4 (for example, the number of reserved memories that can be stored in the first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A and the second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B is up to 4 regardless of the game state),
In the second special state,
The average variable display period of one variable display that is not controlled by the advantageous state and is executed when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 0 is an average variable display period E, and the proportion of the variable display executed when the number of reserved memories is 0 to the first number of times is a proportion e (for example, E is an average variable display period in which the variable display result when the number of second special reserved memories is 0 in the time-saving state B is a miss, and e is a proportion of the variable display when the number of second special reserved memories is 0 in the time-saving state B to the 110 variable displays in the time-saving state B).
The average variable display period of one variable display that is not controlled by the advantageous state and is executed when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 1 is an average variable display period F, and the proportion of the variable display executed when the number of reserved memories is 1 to the first number of times is a proportion f (for example, F is an average variable display period in which the variable display result when the number of second special reserved memories is 1 in the time-saving state B is a miss, and f is a proportion of the variable display when the number of second special reserved memories is 1 in the time-saving state B to the 110 variable displays in the time-saving state B).
The average variable display period of one variable display that is not controlled by the advantageous state and is executed when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 2 is an average variable display period G, and the proportion of the variable display executed when the number of reserved memories is 1 to the first number of times is a proportion g (for example, G is an average variable display period in which the variable display result when the number of second special reserved memories is 2 in the time-saving state B is a miss, and g is a proportion of the variable display when the number of second special reserved memories is 2 in the time-saving state B to the 110 variable displays in the time-saving state B).
The average variable display period of one variable display that is not controlled by the advantageous state and is executed when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 3 is an average variable display period H, and the proportion of the variable display executed when the number of reserved memories is 1 to the first number of times is a proportion h (for example, H is an average variable display period in which the variable display result when the number of second special reserved memories is 3 in the time-saving state B is a miss, and h is a proportion of the variable display when the number of second special reserved memories is 3 in the time-saving state B to the 110 variable displays in the time-saving state B).
The period value of the second special state is the sum of a reserved 0 corresponding value obtained by multiplying the first number of times, the ratio e, and the average variable display period E, a reserved 1 corresponding value obtained by multiplying the first number of times, the ratio f, and the average variable display period F, a reserved 2 corresponding value obtained by multiplying the first number of times, the ratio g, and the average variable display period G, and a reserved 3 corresponding value obtained by multiplying the first number of times, the ratio h, and the average variable display period H (for example, the period value β is a part calculated by the value of E×e+F×f+G×g+H×h).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, an accurate second special state duration value corresponding to the number of reserved memories can be obtained.

A gaming machine of aspect 26 is the gaming machine according to any one of aspects 23 to 25,
The upper limit number of the reserved memory means is 4 (for example, the number of reserved memories that can be stored in the first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A and the second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B is up to 4 regardless of the game state),
In the third special state,
The average variable display period of one variable display that is not controlled by the advantageous state and is executed when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 0 is an average variable display period I, and the proportion of the variable display executed when the number of reserved memories is 0 to the first number of times is a proportion i (for example, I is an average variable display period in which the variable display result when the number of second special reserved memories is 0 in the probability variable state is a miss, and i is a proportion of the variable display when the number of second special reserved memories is 0 in the probability variable state to the 110 variable displays in the probability variable state).
The average variable display period of one variable display that is not controlled by the advantageous state and is executed when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 1 is an average variable display period J, and the proportion of the variable display executed when the number of reserved memories is 1 to the first number of times is a proportion j (for example, J is an average variable display period in which the variable display result when the number of second special reserved memories is 1 in a probability variable state is a miss, and j is a proportion of the variable display when the number of second special reserved memories is 1 in a probability variable state to 110 variable displays in the probability variable state).
The average variable display period of one variable display that is not controlled by the advantageous state and is executed when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 2 is an average variable display period K, and the proportion of the variable display executed when the number of reserved memories is 1 to the first number of times is a proportion k (for example, K is an average variable display period in which the variable display result when the number of second special reserved memories is 2 in the probability variable state is a miss, and k is a proportion of the variable display when the number of second special reserved memories is 2 in the probability variable state to the 110 variable displays in the probability variable state).
The average variable display period of one variable display that is not controlled by the advantageous state and is executed when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 3 is an average variable display period L, and the proportion of the variable display executed when the number of reserved memories is 1 to the first number of times is a proportion 1 (for example, L is an average variable display period in which the variable display result when the number of second special reserved memories is 3 in the probability variable state is a miss, and 1 is a proportion of the variable display when the number of second special reserved memories is 3 in the probability variable state to the 110 variable displays in the probability variable state).
The period value of the third special state is the sum of a reserved 0 corresponding value obtained by multiplying the first number of times, the ratio i, and the average variable display period I, a reserved 1 corresponding value obtained by multiplying the first number of times, the ratio j, and the average variable display period J, a reserved 2 corresponding value obtained by multiplying the first number of times, the ratio k, and the average variable display period K, and a reserved 3 corresponding value obtained by multiplying the first number of times, the ratio l, and the average variable display period L (for example, the period value γ is a part calculated by the value of I×i+J×j+K×k+L×l).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, an accurate duration value of the third special state corresponding to the number of reserved memories can be obtained.

A gaming machine of aspect 27 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 4, 8, 12, 16, and 20,
A reserved memory means (for example, a first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A and a second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B) capable of storing a plurality of pieces of information related to variable display as reserved memory,
The upper limit number of reserved memories that can be stored by the reserved memory means is the same in any of the first special state, the second special state, and the third special state (for example, the number of reserved memories that can be stored in the first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A and the second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B is up to four regardless of the game state),
The average variable display period of the variable display varies depending on the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means (for example, as shown in Figs. 12-6, 12-8, and 12-10, the selection ratio of the change pattern of the variable display in which the variable display result is a miss varies depending on the number of reserved memories, so that the average variable display period of the variable display in which the variable display result is a miss varies depending on the number of reserved memories stored).
The period value is a sum of values obtained by multiplying the proportion of the variable display executed at each reserved memory number in the second number of times by the average variable display period of the reserved memory number (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-14, the period value in each game state is a sum of values obtained by multiplying the proportion of the variable display executed at each reserved memory number in 1100 variable displays by the average variable display period of each reserved memory number),
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, an accurate period value corresponding to the number of reserved memories can be obtained.

A gaming machine according to a twenty-eighth aspect is the gaming machine according to a twenty-seventh aspect,
The upper limit number of the reserved memory means is 4 (for example, the number of reserved memories that can be stored in the first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A and the second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B is up to 4 regardless of the game state),
In the first special state,
The average variable display period of one variable display that is not controlled by the advantageous state and is executed when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 0 is an average variable display period A, and the proportion of the variable display executed when the number of reserved memories is 0 to the second number of times is a proportion a' (for example, A is an average variable display period in which the variable display result when the number of second special reserved memories is 0 in the time-saving state A is a miss, and a' is a proportion of the variable display when the number of second special reserved memories is 0 in the time-saving state A to the 1100 variable displays in the time-saving state A).
The average variable display period of one variable display that is not controlled by the advantageous state and is executed when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 1 is an average variable display period B, and the proportion of the variable display executed when the number of reserved memories is 1 to the second number of times is a proportion b' (for example, B is an average variable display period in which the variable display result when the number of second special reserved memories is 1 in the time-saving state A is a miss, and b' is a proportion of the variable display when the number of second special reserved memories is 1 in the time-saving state A to the 1100 variable displays in the time-saving state A).
The average variable display period of one variable display that is not controlled by the advantageous state and is executed when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 2 is an average variable display period C, and the proportion of the variable display executed when the number of reserved memories is 1 to the second number of times is a proportion c' (for example, C is an average variable display period in which the variable display result becomes a miss when the number of second special reserved memories is 2 in the time-saving state A, and c' is a proportion of the variable display when the number of second special reserved memories is 2 in the time-saving state A to the 1100 variable displays in the time-saving state A).
The average variable display period of one variable display that is not controlled by the advantageous state and is executed when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 3 is an average variable display period D, and the proportion of the variable display executed when the number of reserved memories is 1 to the second number of times is a proportion d' (for example, D is the average variable display period in which the variable display result becomes a miss when the number of second special reserved memories is 3 in the time-saving state A, and d' is the proportion of the variable display when the number of second special reserved memories is 3 in the time-saving state A to the 1100 variable displays in the time-saving state A).
The period value of the first special state is the sum of a reserved 0 corresponding value obtained by multiplying the second number of times, the ratio a', and the average variable display period A, a reserved 1 corresponding value obtained by multiplying the second number of times, the ratio b', and the average variable display period B, a reserved 2 corresponding value obtained by multiplying the second number of times, the ratio c', and the average variable display period C, and a reserved 3 corresponding value obtained by multiplying the second number of times, the ratio d', and the average variable display period D (for example, the period value α' is a part calculated by the value of A×a'+B×b'+C×c'+D×d').
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, an accurate duration value of the first special state corresponding to the number of reserved memories can be obtained.

The gaming machine of means 29 is the gaming machine according to aspect 27 or 28,
The upper limit number of the reserved memory means is 4 (for example, the number of reserved memories that can be stored in the first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A and the second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B is up to 4 regardless of the game state),
In the second special state,
The average variable display period of one variable display that is not controlled by the advantageous state and is executed when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 0 is an average variable display period E, and the proportion of the variable display executed when the number of reserved memories is 0 to the second number of times is a proportion e' (for example, E is an average variable display period in which the variable display result when the number of second special reserved memories is 0 in the time-saving state B is a miss, and e' is a proportion of the variable display when the number of second special reserved memories is 0 in the time-saving state B to the 1100 variable displays in the time-saving state B).
The average variable display period of one variable display that is not controlled by the advantageous state and is executed when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 1 is an average variable display period F, and the proportion of the variable display executed when the number of reserved memories is 1 to the second number of times is a proportion f' (for example, F is an average variable display period in which the variable display result when the number of second special reserved memories is 1 in the time-saving state B is a miss, and f' is a proportion of the variable display when the number of second special reserved memories is 1 in the time-saving state B to the 1100 variable displays in the time-saving state B).
The average variable display period of one variable display that is not controlled by the advantageous state and is executed when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 2 is an average variable display period G, and the proportion of the variable display executed when the number of reserved memories is 1 to the second number of times is a proportion g' (for example, G is an average variable display period in which the variable display result becomes a miss when the number of second special reserved memories is 2 in the time-saving state B, and g' is a proportion of the variable display when the number of second special reserved memories is 2 in the time-saving state B to the 1100 variable displays in the time-saving state B).
The average variable display period of one variable display that is not controlled by the advantageous state and is executed when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 3 is an average variable display period H, and the proportion of the variable display executed when the number of reserved memories is 1 to the second number of times is a proportion h' (for example, H is an average variable display period in which the variable display result becomes a miss when the number of second special reserved memories is 3 in the time-saving state B, and h' is a proportion of the variable display when the number of second special reserved memories is 3 in the time-saving state B to the 1100 variable displays in the time-saving state B).
The period value of the second special state is the sum of a reserved 0 corresponding value obtained by multiplying the second number of times, the ratio e', and the average variable display period E, a reserved 1 corresponding value obtained by multiplying the second number of times, the ratio f', and the average variable display period F, a reserved 2 corresponding value obtained by multiplying the second number of times, the ratio g', and the average variable display period G, and a reserved 3 corresponding value obtained by multiplying the second number of times, the ratio h', and the average variable display period H (for example, the period value β' is a part calculated by the value of E×e'+F×f'+G×g'+H×h').
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, an accurate second special state duration value corresponding to the number of reserved memories can be obtained.

A gaming machine according to a 30th aspect is the gaming machine according to any one of the 27th to 29th aspects,
The upper limit number of the reserved memory means is 4 (for example, the number of reserved memories that can be stored in the first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A and the second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B is up to 4 regardless of the game state),
In the third special state,
The average variable display period of one variable display that is not controlled by the advantageous state and is executed when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 0 is an average variable display period I, and the proportion of the variable display executed when the number of reserved memories is 0 to the second number of times is a proportion i' (for example, I is an average variable display period in which the variable display result when the number of second special reserved memories is 0 in the probability variable state is a miss, and i' is a proportion of the variable display when the number of second special reserved memories is 0 in the probability variable state to 1100 variable displays in the probability variable state).
The average variable display period of one variable display that is not controlled by the advantageous state and is executed when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 1 is an average variable display period J, and the proportion of the variable display executed when the number of reserved memories is 1 to the second number of times is a proportion j' (for example, J is an average variable display period in which the variable display result when the number of second special reserved memories is 1 in a probability variable state is a miss, and j' is a proportion of the variable display when the number of second special reserved memories is 1 in a probability variable state to 1100 variable displays in the probability variable state).
The average variable display period of one variable display that is not controlled by the advantageous state and is executed when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 2 is an average variable display period K, and the proportion of the variable display executed when the number of reserved memories is 1 to the second number of times is a proportion k' (for example, K is the average variable display period in which the variable display result is a miss when the number of second special reserved memories is 2 in the probability variable state, and k' is the proportion of the variable display when the number of second special reserved memories is 2 in the probability variable state to the 1100 variable displays in the probability variable state).
The average variable display period of one variable display that is not controlled by the advantageous state and is executed when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is 3 is an average variable display period L, and the proportion of the variable display executed when the number of reserved memories is 1 to the second number of times is a proportion l' (for example, L is an average variable display period in which the variable display result is a miss when the number of second special reserved memories is 3 in the probability variable state, and l' is a proportion of the variable display when the number of second special reserved memories is 3 in the probability variable state to 1100 variable displays in the probability variable state).
The period value of the third special state is the sum of a reserved 0 corresponding value obtained by multiplying the second number of times, the ratio i', and the average variable display period I, a reserved 1 corresponding value obtained by multiplying the second number of times, the ratio j', and the average variable display period J, a reserved 2 corresponding value obtained by multiplying the second number of times, the ratio k', and the average variable display period K, and a reserved 3 corresponding value obtained by multiplying the second number of times, the ratio l', and the average variable display period L (for example, the period value γ' is a part calculated by the value of I×i'+J×j'+K×k'+L×l').
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, an accurate duration value of the third special state corresponding to the number of reserved memories can be obtained.

(Feature part 018SG form)
(SG2020-018) The gaming machine of the feature part 018SG form 3-1 is,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1 having a characteristic part 018SG) that can be controlled to a favorable state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is favorable to a player,
A light emitter (for example, the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12, 9R1 to 9R12, etc.),
A movable body (e.g., movable body 32);
A performance execution means capable of executing a specific performance that notifies the player whether or not the game is controlled to the advantageous state, and a special performance that moves the movable body and causes the light-emitting body to emit light (for example, a part in which the performance control CPU 120 is capable of executing SP reach performances A to E and the movable body performance);
Equipped with
The performance execution means includes:
As the specific performance, a first specific performance (e.g., SP reach performance B) that displays a specific character (e.g., enemy character X-1) and notifies whether or not the specific character will be controlled to the advantageous state by using the specific character, and a second specific performance (e.g., SP reach performance A) that notifies whether or not the specific character will be controlled to the advantageous state without displaying the specific character can be executed.
When it is notified that the specific performance is controlled to the advantageous state, the special performance can be executed during the execution period of the specific performance (for example, a part where a movable body performance can be executed during the execution period (ta3 to ta4 of ta2 to ta5) of the SP reach performance),
During the execution period of the special performance in the first specific performance, the specific character (e.g., character image 018SGX1) is displayed together with an effect image (e.g., effect image 018SG250B) related to the movement of the movable body (see FIG. 13-14 (D2) (D4)),
During the execution period of the special effect in the second specific effect, an effect image (e.g., effect image 018SG250B) related to the movement of the movable body in a manner common to the first specific effect is displayed, while the specific character is not displayed (see FIG. 13-14 (D1)),
The light emission mode of the light emitter in the special performance (for example, the light emission pattern LP3-2) is common between the case where the special performance is executed in the first specific performance and the case where the special performance is executed in the second specific performance (see FIG. 13-6 (B)),
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the operating mode of the movable body and the light-emitting mode of the light-emitting body in the first special effect, in which a specific character is displayed, are common to a second special effect, in which a specific character is not displayed, thereby reducing manufacturing costs, while the presence or absence of a specific character during the execution period of the special effect increases the correlation between the special effect and the special effect, thereby improving the presentation effect.

The gaming machine of aspect 3-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 3-1,
The rate at which the advantageous state is controlled is higher when the first specific performance is executed than when the second specific performance is executed (for example, since the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach β has a higher jackpot expectation rate than the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach α, the SP reach performance B and SP reach performance C have a higher jackpot expectation rate than the SP reach performance A (jackpot expectation rate: SP reach performance A < SP reach performance B < SP reach performance C) part).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, it is possible to draw attention to whether or not the second specific effect is executed as the specific effect, thereby increasing interest in the game.

The gaming machine of aspect 3-3 is the gaming machine according to aspect 3-1 or 3-2,
The execution period of the special effect is common to the first specific effect and the second specific effect (for example, the execution period (ta3 to ta4) of the “decisive effect” in the SP reach effects A to E is common to the SP reach effects A to E (ta3 to ta4; SP reach effect A = SP reach effect B = SP reach effect C = SP reach effect D = SP reach effect E) part).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, by making the execution period of the special effects common, the control data for the movable bodies and light-emitting bodies in the special effects can be common, thereby further reducing manufacturing costs.

The gaming machine of aspect 3-4 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 3-1 to 3-3,
The execution period of the special effect includes a first period and a second period subsequent to the first period,
The presentation mode in the first period is common to the first specific presentation and the second specific presentation, while the presentation mode in the second period is different between the first specific presentation and the second specific presentation (for example, the execution period of the movable body presentation includes the first period and the second period after the first period, and the presentation mode in the first period is common to the SP reach presentations B to E and the SP reach presentation A (the attack image 018SG250 in FIG. 13-14(C) is common), while the presentation mode in the second period is different between the SP reach presentations B to E and the SP reach presentation A. The parts different from the image shown in FIG. 13-14(D1) and the images shown in FIG. 13-14(D2 to D5)).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, by keeping the presentation format common until the first period, it is possible to further reduce manufacturing costs, while at the same time increasing interest in the presentation of the specific presentation, since it is unclear until the first period whether it is the first or second specific presentation.

The gaming machine of aspect 3-5 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 3-1 to 3-4,
The effect execution means is capable of executing a third specific effect (e.g., SP reach effect E) that displays a special character (e.g., enemy character X-2) different from the specific character as the specific effect,
The ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs between when the first specific performance is executed and when the third specific performance is executed (for example, when the variable display result is a jackpot in a low base state, the determination ratio of the SP reach β fluctuation pattern corresponding to the SP reach performance B is 300/997, and when the variable display result is a jackpot in a high base state, the determination ratio of the SP reach γ fluctuation pattern corresponding to the SP reach performance E is 800/997).
In the third specific performance, during the execution period of the special performance executed when it is notified that the advantageous state will be controlled, an effect image (e.g., effect image 018SG250B) common to the first specific performance corresponding to the movement of the movable body is displayed, and the special character (e.g., character image 018SGX2) is displayed;
The light emission mode of the light-emitting body in the special performance executed in the third specific performance (for example, light emission pattern LP3-2) is common to the light emission mode of the light-emitting body in the special performance executed in the first specific performance (see FIG. 13-6 (B)),
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the operating mode of the movable body and the light-emitting mode of the light-emitting body in each special effect can be standardized to reduce manufacturing costs, while the number of specific effects with different rates of being controlled to an advantageous state can be increased, allowing players to focus on which specific effect will be executed, thereby increasing interest in the game.

The gaming machine of aspect 3-6 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 3-1 to 3-5,
The device is provided with a motion detection means (e.g., a push sensor 35B) capable of detecting a motion of a player,
The light emission end state of the light-emitting body in the special effect is common regardless of the detection timing at which the player's action is detected by the action detection means during the effective operation period before the fact that the specific effect has been controlled to the advantageous state is notified (for example, even if the "movable body effect" is executed at any timing at which the operation of the push button 31B is detected during the effective operation period in which the "win/lose button effect" is executed, or at the timing at which the effective operation period ends without the operation of the push button 31B being detected, the light emission pattern during the execution period of the movable body effect is the common light emission pattern LP3-2).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the manner in which the light emission of the light-emitting body ends can be changed by changing the timing of the player's action, thereby increasing the player's interest in the game.

The gaming machine of aspect 3-7 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 3-1 to 3-6,
The performance execution means is capable of executing a post-period performance (a big win notification) in a post-period after the special performance during the specific performance,
The light emission pattern is common regardless of the type of the specific performance in which the later period performance is executed (for example, in the later period after the movable body performance during the execution of the SP reach performances A to E, a jackpot confirmation notification can be executed as a later period performance, and in the jackpot confirmation notification, the light emission pattern of the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12, 9R1 to 9R12 and the movable body LED 208 is common regardless of the type of the SP reach performances A to E (for example, the light emission pattern LP3-2). See FIG. 13-6 (B)).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the post-period performance is executed using a common light emission pattern regardless of the type of specific performance, which makes it possible to further reduce manufacturing costs.

The gaming machine of aspect 3-8 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 3-1 to 3-7,
Sound output means (e.g., speakers 8L and 8R) are provided;
The effect execution means is capable of outputting a special effect sound from the sound output means during the special effect,
The output pattern of the special performance sound is common to any type of the specific performance (for example, the sound pattern during the execution period of the movable body performance is common to any type of SP reach performance A to E (sound patterns BP0-1 to BP3). See FIG. 13-6 (C)).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, by making the output pattern of the special effect sound common, it is possible to further reduce manufacturing costs.

The gaming machine of aspect 3-9 is the gaming machine according to aspect 3-8,
The device is provided with a motion detection means (e.g., a push sensor 35B) capable of detecting a motion of a player,
The output end state of the special effect sound in the special effect is common regardless of the detection timing at which the player's action is detected by the action detection means during the effective operation period before the fact that the specific effect has been controlled to the advantageous state is notified (for example, even if the "movable body effect" is executed at any timing at which the operation of the push button 31B is detected during the effective operation period in which the "win/lose button effect" is executed, or at the timing at which the effective operation period ends without the operation of the push button 31B being detected, the sound pattern during the execution period of the movable body effect is the common sound pattern BP2-1 to BP2-4).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the mode in which the output of the special sound effect ends can be changed by changing the timing of the player's action, thereby increasing the player's interest in the game.

The gaming machine of aspect 3-10 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 3-1 to 3-9,
The specific character displayed in the special performance executed in the first specific performance is displayed in a manner similar to the effect image (for example, in FIG. 13-14 (D2 to D5), the effect image 018SG250B displayed in response to the vibration of the movable body 32 is displayed in a display color that is the same as or similar to the display color of the character images 018SGX1 and 018SGX2 displayed at the same time (for example, a similar color, etc.)).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, it is possible to enhance the relationship between the specific character and the effect image, thereby improving the presentation effect of the special presentation.

(SG2020-019) A gaming machine of form 3-11 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 3-1 to 3-10,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1 having a characteristic part 018SG) that can be controlled to a favorable state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is favorable to a player,
A movable body (e.g., movable body 32);
A performance execution means capable of executing a specific performance that notifies whether or not the game is controlled to the advantageous state, a special performance that operates the movable body, and a post-performance that is executed after the special performance (for example, a part in which the performance control CPU 120 is capable of executing SP reach performances A to E and post-performances A and B);
Equipped with
The performance execution means includes:
As the specific performance, a performance in which a specific character (e.g., an enemy character) is displayed and whether or not the specific character is controlled to be in the advantageous state is notified using the specific character can be executed in a first mode (e.g., SP reach performance B) and a second mode (e.g., SP reach performance D),
When it is notified that the specific performance is controlled to the advantageous state, the special performance can be executed during the execution period of the specific performance (for example, a part where a movable body performance can be executed during the execution period (ta3 to ta4 of ta2 to ta5) of the SP reach performance),
During the execution period of the special performance, in both the first and second modes, a common effect image (e.g., effect image 018SG250B) related to the movement of the movable body is displayed together with the specific character (e.g., character image 018SGX1),
When the specific performance is executed in the first mode, the post-performance using the specific character displayed in the specific performance of the first mode is not executed, and when the specific performance is executed in the second mode, the post-performance using the specific character displayed in the specific performance of the second mode is executed (for example, in the case of SP reach performance B, instead of the post-performance B using the enemy character X-1 displayed in the SP reach performance, the post-performance A in which no enemy character is displayed is executed (see FIG. 13-17), while in the case of SP reach performance D, the post-performance B using the enemy character X-1 displayed in the SP reach performance (see FIG. 13-18 and FIG. 13-19) is executed).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the first and second modes share the same operating patterns of the movable bodies in the specific characters and special effects, thereby reducing manufacturing costs, while displaying the common specific characters in different effects, thereby increasing the correlation between the specific effects and the special effects, and between the specific effects and the post-effects, thereby improving the effect of the effects.

The gaming machine of aspect 3-12 is the gaming machine according to aspect 3-11,
The effect execution means is capable of executing a special effect in which the specific character is changed into a special form after the special effect executed in the specific effect,
The special effect when the specific effect is executed in the second mode is executed after the post-effect effect (for example, in the SP reach effect B, in the big win notification before the post-effect effect A, a character image 018SGX1Z of the defeated enemy character X-1 that is faded out and hidden is displayed (see FIG. 13-15 (E2)), and in the SP reach effect D, in the post-effect effect B, a special image 018SGXZ of the attacked enemy character X-2 that disappears and becomes a star after being blown away is displayed (see FIG. 13-19 (G1-5)).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the timing at which the special effect is executed changes depending on the type of specific effect, thereby improving the effect of the effect.

The gaming machine of aspect 3-13 is the gaming machine according to aspect 3-11 or 3-12,
A gaming machine capable of performing variable display,
The performance execution means is capable of executing the post-event performance during a variable display period in which one variable display is being executed,
In the post-event performance, game value information capable of specifying the magnitude of the game value to be awarded in the advantageous state that has been notified of being controlled by the specific performance related to the post-event performance is notified (for example, the execution period of "post-event performance A, B" in SP reaches α, β, and γ is the portion from timing ta5 when the fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined jackpot combination is temporarily displayed in the jackpot confirmation notification of SP reach performances A to E to timing ta7 when the fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed (the variable display ends) (ta5 to ta7) during the variable display period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, attention can be increased to the post-event performance in which the gaming value information is announced, and interest in the game can be improved.

The gaming machine of aspect 3-14 is the gaming machine according to aspect 3-11 or 3-12,
A gaming machine in which a specific display result is derived and displayed as a result of a variable display, thereby informing the player that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state,
The performance execution means is capable of executing the post-performance when the specific display result is derived and displayed (for example, the execution period of "post-performance A, B" in SP reaches α, β, and γ is the portion from timing ta5 when the determined decorative pattern that is a predetermined jackpot combination is temporarily displayed in the jackpot determination notification of SP reaches A to E to timing ta7 when the determined decorative pattern that is a predetermined jackpot combination is temporarily displayed (variable display ends) during the variable display period (ta0 to ta7) from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern),
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, it becomes easier to recognize the timing when the post-performance will be executed, thereby increasing attention to the post-performance.

The gaming machine of aspect 3-15 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 3-11 to 3-14,
The advantageous state includes a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state in which a game value to be awarded is greater than that of the first advantageous state,
The proportion of the control to the second advantageous state is higher when the specific presentation of the second mode is executed than when the specific presentation of the first mode is executed (for example, when the SP reach presentation B is executed when the SP reach β jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined in a low base state, the proportion of the control to “jackpot B (6R)” (second advantageous state) which is more advantageous to the player than “jackpot A (6R)” (first advantageous state) is 30%, and when the SP reach presentation D is executed when the SP reach γ jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined in a high base state, the proportion of the control to “jackpot C (10R)” (second advantageous state) which is more advantageous to the player than “jackpot B (6R)” (first advantageous state) is 40%).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether the specific presentation is executed in the first mode or the second mode, thereby increasing the player's interest in the game.

The gaming machine of aspect 3-16 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 3-11 to 3-15,
When the performance execution means executes the specific performance in the first mode, it is capable of executing the post-performance in a mode in which the specific character is not displayed (for example, in post-performance A of SP reach performance A, since no character appears in SP reach performance A, no character appears in post-performance A either. Also, in post-performance A of SP reach performances B and C, characters appear in SP reach performances B and C but no character appears in post-performance A).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, a post-performance is also executed when the specific performance of the first mode is executed, thereby enhancing the performance effect.

The gaming machine of aspect 3-17 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 3-11 to 3-16,
A gaming machine capable of performing variable display,
The performance execution means is capable of executing the specific performance during one variable display,
A variable display period of the variable display in which the specific performance is executed in the second mode is shorter than a variable display period of the variable display in which the specific performance is executed in the first mode,
In the specific performance of the second mode, the period from the end of the special performance to the derivation and display of the variable display result is longer than the period from the end of the special performance to the derivation and display of the variable display result in the specific performance of the first mode (for example, the variable display period of the SP reach γ for a high base is shorter than the variable display period of the SP reach β for a low base (ta0 to ta7: SP reach γ < SP reach β), and the period (ta4 to ta7) from the timing ta4 when the "movable body performance" ends in the SP reach γ to the timing ta7 when the fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed is longer than the period (ta4 to ta7) from the timing ta4 when the "movable body performance" ends in the SP reach β to the timing ta7 when the fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed in the SP reach β (ta4 to ta7; SP reach γ > SP reach β)).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the second type of specific presentation executed in a short variable display period, the impression of the variable display can be enhanced by lengthening the period after the special presentation ends, even if the variable display period is short.

(SG2020-020) The gaming machine of form 3-18 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 3-1 to 3-17,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1 having a characteristic part 018SG) that can be controlled to a favorable state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is favorable to a player,
A performance execution means is provided that can execute a specific performance that notifies the player whether or not the game will be controlled to the advantageous state, a special performance that is executed when the game is notified that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state in the specific performance, and a post-performance that is executed after the special performance (for example, a performance control CPU 120 is provided as a part that can execute SP reach performances A to E, a movable body performance, and post-performances A and B);
The performance execution means includes:
As the specific effects, a first specific effect (e.g., SP reach effect D) is displayed to indicate whether or not the specific character and the special character are used to control the advantageous state, and a second specific effect (e.g., SP reach effect E) is displayed to indicate whether or not the special character and the special character are used to control the advantageous state, and
As the post-event performance, when the special effect is executed in the first specific effect, the specific character displayed in the first specific effect and the special character are displayed and operated, thereby executing a first post-event performance (e.g., post-event performance B) that notifies game value information (e.g., the number of balls expected to be dispensed) that can specify the amount of game value to be awarded in the advantageous state,
As the post-event performance, when the special performance is executed in the second specific performance, a second post-event performance (e.g., post-event performance B) can be executed in which the special character displayed in the second specific performance and the special character are displayed and operated to notify game value information (e.g., the number of balls expected to be dispensed) that can specify the amount of game value to be awarded in the advantageous state;
At least the action mode of the special character is common to the first post-event performance and the second post-event performance (see FIG. 13-18 and FIG. 13-19 );
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, by using a common character for both the special performance and the post-performance, manufacturing costs can be reduced while the relationship between the special performance and the post-performance can be easily understood, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of the performance.

The gaming machine of aspect 3-19 is the gaming machine according to aspect 3-18,
The execution period of the second post-effect is common to the execution period of the first post-effect (for example, the execution periods (ta5 to ta7) of “post-effect B” corresponding to each of the SP reach effects D and E are all common),
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, by standardizing the execution period, it becomes easier to reuse the control data for the post-event performance, in particular the action control data for special characters, thereby enabling further reduction in manufacturing costs.

The gaming machine of aspect 3-20 is the gaming machine according to aspect 3-18 or 3-19,
The performance execution means is capable of causing a light-emitting body to emit light in the post-performance,
The light emission pattern of the light-emitting body is common to the first post-event performance and the second post-event performance (for example, the light emission pattern of the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12, 9R1 to 9R12 in the planned ball addition part of the post-event performance B is common to the SP reach performance D and the SP reach performance E (light emission pattern LP4-4)).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the light emission pattern can also be standardized, which makes it possible to further reduce manufacturing costs.

The gaming machine of aspect 3-21 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 3-18 to 3-20,
The performance execution means is capable of displaying a background image in the post-performance,
The background image is common to the first and second post-event performances (for example, the background image 018SG280 representing the universe is common to the post-event performance B of the SP reach performance D and the post-event performance B of the SP reach performance E (see Figures 13-18 to 13-19)).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the background image can also be made common, which makes it possible to further reduce manufacturing costs.

The gaming machine of aspect 3-22 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 3-18 to 3-21,
The special character is common to the first and second post-event performances (for example, the ally character A-1 is common to the post-event performance B of the SP reach performance D and the post-event performance B of the SP reach performance E (see Figures 13-18 to 13-19)).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the special characters can also be made common, which further reduces manufacturing costs.

The gaming machine of aspect 3-23 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 3-18 to 3-22,
The performance execution means includes:
In the first post-event performance, the specific character and the special character can be displayed at the same time,
In the second post-event performance, the special character and the special character can be displayed at the same time (for example, in the post-event performance B corresponding to the SP reach performance D, an image of an enemy character X-1 and an ally character A-1 fighting is displayed at the same time, and in the post-event performance B corresponding to the SP reach performance E, an image of an enemy character X-2 and an ally character A-1 fighting is displayed at the same time (see Figures 13-18 to 13-19)).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, each character is displayed simultaneously, which enhances the impression of the post-show performance and improves the presentation effect.

The gaming machine of aspect 3-24 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 3-18 to 3-23,
The performance period of the post-performance includes a first performance period and a second performance period subsequent to the first performance period,
The performance execution means includes:
During the first performance period, a suggestion display regarding the magnitude of the game value to be awarded in the advantageous state that notifies that the specific performance related to the post-performance is controlled and an addition display indicating the magnitude of the game value to be added to the suggestion display are displayed (for example, a planned ball output addition part in which the number of planned balls to be output is added and displayed in response to an ally character appearing in SP reach performances D and E attacking an enemy character);
In the second performance period, the amount of the game value shown in the addition display is added to the game value shown in the suggestion display to produce an awarded game value, which is reported as the amount of game value to be awarded in the advantageous state (for example, in a planned ball output reporting part, after a friendly character delivers a final blow to an enemy character, the planned number of balls is displayed as a stopped number and the planned number of balls is reported, and then a fixed decorative pattern that is a jackpot combination is displayed as a stopped number and the variable display ends).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the post-performance, the amount of game value to be awarded in an advantageous state is announced after the suggestion display and the addition display are displayed, thereby enhancing the presentation effect of the post-performance.

(SG2020-021) The gaming machine of form 3-25 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 3-1 to 3-24,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1 having a characteristic part 018SG) that can be controlled to a favorable state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is favorable to a player,
A performance execution means is provided that can execute a specific performance that notifies the player whether or not the game will be controlled to the advantageous state, a special performance that is executed when the game is notified that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state in the specific performance, and a post-performance that is executed after the special performance (for example, a performance control CPU 120 is provided as a part that can execute SP reach performances A to E, a movable body performance, and post-performances A and B);
The advantageous state includes a first advantageous state (e.g., "jackpot A (6R)" in a low base state and "jackpot B (6R)" in a high base state) and a second advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous state (e.g., "jackpot B (6R)" in a low base state and "jackpot C (10R)" in a high base state),
The performance execution means includes:
As the specific performance, a first specific performance (e.g., SP reach performance D), a second specific performance (e.g., SP reach performance E) different in performance mode from the first specific performance, and a third specific performance (e.g., SP reach performance A) different in performance mode from the first specific performance and the second specific performance can be executed.
As the post-event performance, when the special performance is executed in the first specific performance, a first post-event performance (for example, a post-event performance B in which an ally A-1 and an enemy X-1 appear) of a performance aspect related to the first specific performance can be executed;
As the post-event performance, when the special performance is executed in the second specific performance, a second post-event performance (for example, a post-event performance B in which an ally A-1 and an enemy X-2 appear) of a performance aspect related to the second specific performance can be executed,
As the post-event performance, when the special performance is executed in the third specific performance, a third post-event performance (e.g., post-event performance A) of a performance mode related to the third specific performance can be executed;
The proportion of the second advantageous state varies depending on whether the first specific performance, the second specific performance, or the third specific performance is executed (for example, when the SP reach γ jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined in a high base state, the proportion of the second advantageous state, which is more advantageous to the player than the “jackpot B (6R)” (first advantageous state), is 40% when the SP reach performance D is executed, and 60% when the SP reach performance E is executed; when the SP reach β jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined in a low base state, the proportion of the second advantageous state, which is more advantageous to the player than the “jackpot A (6R)” (first advantageous state), is 100% when the SP reach performance A is executed).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, not only is it notified that a special effect will control the player to an advantageous state, but the proportion of the player being controlled to the second advantageous state differs depending on which special effect is executed, so that the player's attention to the special effect can be suitably increased, thereby improving the player's interest in the game.

The gaming machine of aspect 3-26 is the gaming machine according to aspect 3-25,
The performance period of the first post-performance and the performance period of the second post-performance are the same,
The performance period of the third post-performance is different from the performance periods of the first post-performance and the second post-performance (for example, the execution periods (ta5 to ta7) of "post-performance A" corresponding to each of the SP reach performances A to C are all common, and the execution periods (ta5 to ta7) of "post-performance B" corresponding to each of the SP reach performances D and E are all common, while the execution period (ta5 to ta7) of "post-performance A" (10 seconds) is different from the execution period (15 seconds) of "post-performance B").
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, by making the performance period of the first post-performance and the second post-performance common, it is easier to standardize the performance content and control between the first and second post-performances, which reduces manufacturing costs. Furthermore, by executing a third post-performance which has a different performance period, it is possible to prevent the post-performance from becoming monotonous, thereby enhancing the performance effect of the post-performance.

The gaming machine of aspect 3-27 is the gaming machine according to aspect 3-25 or 3-26,
The performance execution means is capable of causing the light-emitting body to emit light in the post-performance,
The light emission pattern of the light-emitting body in the first post-event performance is common to the light emission pattern of the light-emitting body in the second post-event performance,
The light emission pattern of the light-emitting body in the third post-performance is different from the light emission pattern of the light-emitting body in the first post-performance and the second post-performance (for example, the light emission patterns (light emission patterns LP4-5, LP4-6) of the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12, 9R1 to 9R12 in the planned ball release notification part of the post-performance B corresponding to the SP reach performance D and the SP reach performance E are common, while the light emission patterns (light emission patterns LP4-2, LP4-3) of the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12, 9R1 to 9R12 in the post-performance A corresponding to the SP reach performance A are different from the light emission patterns (light emission patterns LP4-5, LP4-6) of the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12, 9R1 to 9R12 in the post-performance B corresponding to the SP reach performance D and the SP reach performance E. See FIG. 13-6).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, by making the lighting pattern for the first post-performance and the second post-performance common, manufacturing costs can be further reduced, and by executing a third post-performance with a different lighting pattern, the effect of the post-performance can be enhanced.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (which is also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Configuration of Pachinko Game Machine 1, etc.)
1 is a front view of a pachinko game machine 1, showing the layout of the main components. The pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is broadly composed of a game board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes the game board surface, and a game machine frame (base frame) 3 that supports and fixes the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and game balls as game media are shot into this game area by a predetermined ball shooting device.

Note that the "variable display" of special symbols means, for example, a variable display of multiple types of special symbols (the same applies to other symbols described below). Variations include updating the display of multiple symbols, scrolling the display of multiple symbols, transforming one or more symbols, and enlarging/reducing one or more symbols. In the variation of special symbols and normal symbols described below, multiple types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative symbols described below, multiple types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, or one or more decorative symbols are transformed or enlarged/reduced. Note that variations also include a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed flashing. At the end of the variable display, a specified special symbol is displayed stationary (also called derived or derived display) as the display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described below). Note that the variable display may be expressed as a variable display or variation.

The special pattern variably displayed on the first special pattern display device 4A is also called the "first special pattern," and the special pattern variably displayed on the second special pattern display device 4B is also called the "second special pattern." A special pattern game using the first special pattern is also called the "first special pattern game," and a special pattern game using the second special pattern is also called the "second special pattern game." There may be only one type of special pattern display device that variably displays the special patterns.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the play area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or an organic EL (electro luminescence) device, and displays various presentation images. The image display device 5 may also be composed of a projector and a screen. Various presentation images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, multiple types of decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers, etc.) that are different from the special patterns are variably displayed as decorative identification information. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, decorative patterns are variably displayed (for example, scrolled up and down or updated) in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. Note that the special game and the variable display of decorative patterns that are executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

The screen of the image display device 5 may be provided with a display area for displaying a pending display corresponding to a variable display whose execution is pending, and an active display corresponding to a variable display that is being executed. The pending display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display-compatible display corresponding to the variable display.

The number of reserved variable displays is also called the reserved memory number. The reserved memory number corresponding to the first special game is also called the first reserved memory number, and the reserved memory number corresponding to the second special game is also called the second reserved memory number. The sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is also called the total reserved memory number.

A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B, each of which includes a number of LEDs, are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first hold memory number by the number of lit LEDs. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second hold memory number by the number of lit LEDs.

A winning ball device 6A is provided below the image display device 5, and a variable winning ball device 6B is provided to the right of the winning ball device 6A.

The winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning hole that is always kept in a constant open state so that game balls can enter, for example, by a specified ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning hole, a specified number of prize balls (for example, three) are paid out and the first special game can be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (normal electric device) forms a second start winning hole that changes between a closed state and an open state by the solenoid 81 (see FIG. 3). The variable winning ball device 6B, for example, has an electric tulip-type device having a pair of movable pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the movable pieces are in a vertical position, so that the tip of the movable pieces approaches the winning ball device 6A, and the second start winning hole is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter (also referred to as the second start winning hole being in a closed state). On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 is in the on state, the movable pieces of the variable winning ball device 6B are in a tilted position, so that the second start winning hole is in an open state in which the game ball can enter (also referred to as the second start winning hole being in an open state). When a game ball enters the second start winning hole, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, three) are paid out and the second special game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that can change between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to devices that include an electric tulip-type device.

At predetermined positions on the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, three locations are provided at the lower left of the game area and one location is provided above the variable winning ball device 6B), general winning openings 10 are provided which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when a game ball enters one of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) are paid out as prize balls.

Between the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 has a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see Figure 3), and the large winning opening door forms the large winning opening as a specific area that can be switched between an open state and a closed state.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large prize opening door (for the special electric device) is in the OFF state, the large prize opening door closes the large prize opening, and game balls cannot enter (pass through) the large prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large prize opening door is in the ON state, the large prize opening door opens the large prize opening, and game balls can easily enter the large prize opening.

When a game ball enters the large prize opening, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 14 balls) are paid out as prize balls. When a game ball enters the large prize opening, more prize balls are paid out than when a game ball enters the first start prize opening, the second start prize opening, or the general prize opening 10, for example.

The entry of a game ball into each winning port, including the general winning port 10, is also called a "winning". In particular, a winning ball into the starting port (first starting winning port, second starting winning port) is also called a starting winning port.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position on the game board 2 (the lower left of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is made up of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs a variable display of normal symbols as multiple types of normal identification information different from the special symbols. The normal symbols are represented by numbers showing "0" to "9" or lighting patterns such as "-". The normal symbols may also include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of normal symbols is also called a normal symbol game.

A pass gate 41 through which the game ball can pass is provided to the right of the image display device 5. When the game ball passes through the pass gate 41, a regular game is executed.

A regular symbol pending display 25C is provided below the regular symbol display 20. The regular symbol pending display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the regular symbol pending memory number, which is the number of regular symbol games that are pending execution, by the number of lit LEDs.

In addition to the above features, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with windmills that change the direction and speed of the game balls, as well as numerous obstacle nails. At the very bottom of the game area, there is an outlet that takes in game balls that do not enter any of the winning holes.

Speakers 8L, 8R for playing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3. A main lamp 9a is provided above the image display device 5 on the gaming machine frame 3, and frame lamps 9b are provided on the left and right of the main lamp 9a so as to surround the playing area. Furthermore, an attacca lamp 9c is provided near the special variable winning ball device 7 on the gaming board 2.

At a predetermined position on the game board 2 (above the image display device 5 in FIG. 1), a movable body 32 (described later) that operates according to the performance is provided. The movable body 32 is also provided with a movable body lamp 9d. The movable body lamp 9d and the above-mentioned main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, and attacca lamp 9c may be collectively referred to as the game effect lamp 9. The main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacca lamp 9c, and movable body lamp 9d are each configured to include an LED.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a ball-hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 is provided, which is operated by the player or the like to launch the gaming ball toward the gaming area using the ball-hitting device.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the playing area, a ball supply tray (upper tray) is provided to hold (store) gaming balls dispensed as prize balls or game balls lent by a predetermined ball lending machine so that they can be supplied to the ball launching device. In addition to the upper tray, the gaming machine frame 3 may also be provided with a payout section (ball supply tray) from which prize balls are paid out when the upper tray is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a predetermined position on the gaming machine frame 3 below the playing area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. Operations on the stick controller 31A are detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 3).

At a predetermined position on the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a push button 31B is provided that the player can press to give a predetermined command. The operation of the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 3).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting the player's actions (operations, etc.), but other detection means may also be provided.

Figure 2 is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11, housed in a board case 201, is mounted on the rear of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is provided with a setting key 51 and a setting change switch 52. The setting key 51 functions as a lock switch for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state. The setting change switch 52 functions as a setting switch for changing settings such as the probability of winning a jackpot and the ball payout rate in the setting change state. The setting key 51 and the setting change switch 52 may be attached to the outside of the main board 11, for example, at a predetermined position on the power supply board 17.

A display monitor 29 is disposed in the center of the back surface of the main board 11, and a display changeover switch 31 is disposed to the side of the display monitor 29. The display monitor 29 may be configured, for example, using a seven-segment LED display device. The display monitor 29 and the display changeover switch 31 are disposed directly in front of the main board 11 when the back surface of the game board 2 is viewed with the game machine frame 3 open.

The display monitor 29 can display winning information such as consecutive win ratio, winning ratio, and base. The consecutive win ratio is the ratio of the number of winning balls that have entered the large winning port (attacker) to the total number of winning balls. The winning ratio is the ratio of the number of winning balls that have entered the second start winning port (electric chute) and the number of winning balls that have entered the large winning port (attacker) to the total number of winning balls. The base is the ratio of the total number of winning balls to the number of game balls shot out. When in the setting change state or setting confirmation state, the display monitor 29 can display the setting values in the pachinko game machine 1. When in the setting change state or setting confirmation state, the display monitor 29 only needs to be able to display the setting values to be changed or confirmed.

When the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The gaming machine frame 3 is provided with a rotatable glass door frame 3a having a glass window, and is configured so that the gaming area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 3a. When the glass door frame 3a is closed, the gaming area can be seen through the glass window.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a security cover 50A is attached to the right end of the outer frame 1a, which is formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape. When the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the security cover 50A covers the right side of the board case 201, including the setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52, from the rear side. The security cover 50A is a roughly L-shaped member including a short piece 50Aa and a long piece 50Ab, and may be made of a transparent synthetic resin.

(Outline of game progress)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the player rotating the ball hitting operation handle 30 provided on the pachinko game machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, a normal game is started by the normal symbol display 20. If the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal game is being played (if the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 but the normal game based on the passing cannot be played immediately), the normal game based on the passing is put on hold up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal game, if a specific normal symbol (a normal winning symbol) is displayed as a fixed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol will be "normal winning". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than a normal winning symbol (a normal losing symbol) is displayed as a fixed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol will be "normal losing". When a "normal winning" occurs, an opening control is performed to keep the variable winning ball device 6B in an open state for a predetermined period of time (the second starting winning port is opened).

When a game ball enters the first start winning hole formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game is started by the first special symbol display device 4A.

When a game ball enters the second start winning hole formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B.

In addition, if the game ball enters (wins) the start winning hole during the period when the special game is being played or during the period when the game is controlled to the jackpot game state described below (when a start winning occurs but the special game based on the start winning cannot be played immediately), the special game based on that entry will be put on hold until a specified upper limit number (for example, 4) is reached.

In the special game, if a specific special symbol (a jackpot symbol, for example, "7"; the actual symbol varies depending on the type of jackpot, as described below) is displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it is a "jackpot", and if a special symbol different from the jackpot symbol (a losing symbol, for example, "-") is displayed as a stopped symbol, it is a "miss". Note that "misses" in this pachinko game machine 1 include "misses with time reduction" that are controlled to a high base state (time reduction state) from the next variable display without going through a jackpot game.

After the display result in the special game becomes "jackpot," the game is controlled to a jackpot game state, which is an advantageous state for the player.

In the jackpot game state, the large prize opening formed by the special variable prize ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. This open state continues until either a predetermined period of time (e.g., 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) has elapsed, or the number of game balls that have entered the large prize opening reaches a predetermined number (e.g., 9), whichever comes first. The predetermined period is the maximum period during which the large prize opening can be opened in one round, and is hereinafter also referred to as the maximum opening period. This cycle in which the large prize opening is open is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeated until the predetermined maximum number of times (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

In the jackpot gaming state, the player can get prize balls by making the gaming ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The more rounds there are in the jackpot gaming state, and the longer the upper limit opening period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

The "jackpot" has a jackpot type set. For example, there are multiple types of opening modes of the jackpot opening (number of rounds or maximum opening period) and game states after the jackpot game state (normal state, time-saving state, special state, etc.), and the jackpot type is set according to these. There may be jackpot types that offer many prize balls, jackpot types that offer few prize balls, or jackpot types that offer almost no prize balls.

After the jackpot game state ends, the game may be controlled to a time-saving state or a special state depending on the type of jackpot mentioned above.

In the time-saving state, control (time-saving control) is executed to shorten the average special symbol fluctuation time (period during which the special symbol fluctuates) more than in the normal state. In the time-saving state, control (high opening control, high base control) is also executed to make it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning hole by shortening the average regular symbol fluctuation time (period during which the regular symbol fluctuates) more than in the normal state and by improving the probability of a "regular symbol hit" in the regular symbol game more than in the normal state. The time-saving state is an advantageous state for the player because it is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of special symbols (especially the second special symbol) is improved.

In the probability variable state (probability fluctuating state), in addition to time-saving control, probability variable control is executed, which increases the probability that the display result will be a "jackpot" compared to the normal state. The probability variable state is an even more advantageous state for the player, as it not only improves the efficiency of special symbol fluctuation, but also makes it easier to get a "jackpot."

The time-saving state or the probability of a special bonus state will continue until one of the end conditions is met first, such as the specified number of special games being played or the start of the next big win game state. The end condition of the state in which the specified number of special games have been played is also called a count-cut (count-cut time-saving state, count-cut probability of a special bonus state, etc.).

The normal state refers to a game state other than advantageous states such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, and special states such as a time-saving state and a probability-varying state, and is a state in which the pachinko game machine 1, such as the probability that the display result in the normal game will be a "normal hit" and the probability that the display result in the special game will be a "jackpot", is controlled in the same way as the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed and the specified return process is not executed after the power is turned on).

The state in which special probability control is being executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which special probability control is not being executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which time-saving control is being executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which time-saving control is not being executed is also called a low base state. Combining these, the time-saving state is also called a low probability/high base state, the special probability state is a high probability/high base state, and the normal state is a low probability/low base state. A high probability state and a low base state is also called a high probability low base state.

The game state may change based on the game ball passing through a specific area (e.g., a specific area in a big prize opening) during a big win game state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, the game state may be controlled to a high probability state after the big win game state.

(Progression of the performance, etc.)
In the pachinko game machine 1, various effects (effects to notify the progress of the game or to liven up the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The effects are described below. The effects are executed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or instead of the display, the effects may be executed as sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, turning on or off the game effect lamp 9, operating the movable body 32, or as an effect using any effect device including some or all of these.

As an effect that is executed according to the progress of the game, in the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R provided on the image display device 5, a variable display of decorative patterns begins in response to the start of the first or second special pattern game. At the timing when the display result (also called the determined special pattern) in the first or second special pattern game is displayed statically, the determined decorative pattern (a combination of three decorative patterns) which is the display result of the variable display of the decorative patterns is also displayed statically (derived).

During the period from when the variable display of the decorative symbols starts to when it ends, the state of the variable display of the decorative symbols may become a predetermined reach state (a reach is achieved). Here, a reach state refers to a state in which the decorative symbols that have not yet been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 continue to be variable displayed when the decorative symbols that have not yet been stopped and displayed form part of a jackpot combination, which will be described later.

In addition, when the above-mentioned reach state occurs during the variable display of the decorative symbols, a reach effect is executed. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, multiple types of reach effects are executed with different rates (also called jackpot reliability or jackpot expectation) of the display result (the display result of the special game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbols) becoming a "jackpot" depending on the performance state. Reach effects include, for example, a normal reach and a super reach, which has a higher jackpot reliability than a normal reach.

When the display result of the special game is a "jackpot", a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as the display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 (the display result of the variable display of decorative patterns is a "jackpot"). As an example, the same decorative patterns (for example, "7") are displayed stopped in line on a predetermined effective line in the "left", "center", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

In the case of a "probability jackpot" that is controlled to a probability jackpot state after the end of the jackpot game state, odd decorative symbols (e.g., "7") are displayed in a line, and in the case of a "non-probability jackpot (normal jackpot)" that is not controlled to a probability jackpot state after the end of the jackpot game state, even decorative symbols (e.g., "6") may be displayed in a line. In this case, odd decorative symbols are also called probability jackpot symbols, and even decorative symbols are also called non-probability jackpot symbols (normal symbols). After a reach state is reached with non-probability jackpot symbols, a promotion effect may be executed that ultimately results in a "probability jackpot".

When the display result of the special game is a "miss," the state of the variable display of the decorative pattern does not become a reach state, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may display a fixed decorative pattern of a non-reach combination (also called a "non-reach miss") as a "non-reach miss" (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be a "non-reach miss"). Also, when the display result is a "miss," after the state of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes a reach state, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may display a fixed decorative pattern of a predetermined reach combination (also called a "reach miss") that is not a jackpot combination as a "reach miss" (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be a "reach miss").

The effects that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute include displaying the variable display compatible display (reserved display or active display) described above. In addition, as other effects, for example, a preview effect that predicts the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. Preview effects include a preview effect that predicts the jackpot reliability in the variable display currently being executed, and a pre-reading preview effect that predicts the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is on hold). As a pre-reading preview effect, an effect that changes the display mode of the variable display compatible display (reserved display or active display) to a mode different from normal may be executed.

In addition, in the image display device 5, a pseudo consecutive performance may be executed in which a single variable display appears to be multiple variable displays by temporarily pausing the decorative pattern during the variable display and then restarting the variable display.

Even during a jackpot game state, a jackpot performance is executed to notify the player of the jackpot game state. The jackpot performance may include a performance to notify the player of the number of rounds, or an upgrade performance to show that the value of the jackpot game state is increasing.

In addition, for example, when a special game or the like is not being executed, a demo (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demo performance is executed).

(Board configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, a performance control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like, as shown in Fig. 3. In addition, various boards, such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, and a launch control board, are arranged on the back of the pachinko game machine 1. Furthermore, a power supply board 17 is also equipped. The various control boards are not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards on which conductor patterns are formed and on which electrical components can be mounted, but also electronic circuit mounting boards configured to realize specific electrical functions by mounting electrical components on the electronic circuit board.

A power switch 91 is connected to the power supply board 17, and by operating the power switch 91 (turning it ON), power from an AC power source such as an external power source such as a commercial power supply, such as 100V AC, can be supplied from the power supply board 17 to electrical components including various control boards such as the main board 11 and the performance control board 12. The power supply board 17 is equipped with, for example, a rectifier circuit for converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), and a power supply circuit for converting a specified DC voltage to a specific DC voltage (for example, 12V DC or 5V DC).

The main board 11 is the main control board, and has the function of controlling the progress of the above-mentioned games in the pachinko game machine 1 (execution of special games (including management of reserved games), execution of regular games (including management of reserved games), jackpot game status, game status, etc.). The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, etc.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, a random number circuit 104, and an I/O (Input/Output port) 105.

The CPU 103 executes the programs stored in the ROM 101 to perform processes that control the progress of the game (processes that realize the functions of the main board 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (such as data on fluctuation patterns, performance control commands, and tables referenced when making various decisions) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. The RAM 102 serves as a backup RAM in which the stored contents are preserved for a predetermined period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the programs stored in the ROM 101 may be deployed to the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (gaming random numbers) used to control the progress of the game. The gaming random numbers may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a specific computer program (updated by software).

The I/O 105 is configured to include, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described below) are input, and an output port for transmitting various signals (signals for controlling (driving) the first special pattern display device 4A, the second special pattern display device 4B, the normal pattern display device 20, the first hold display device 25A, the second hold display device 25B, the normal hold display device 25C, etc., solenoid drive signals).

The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals (such as a detection signal indicating that a game ball has passed or entered and the switch has been turned on) from various switches for detecting game balls (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23) and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal indicates that the game ball has passed or entered.

The switch circuit 110 receives a reset signal, a power-off signal, and a clear signal from the power supply board 17 and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The reset signal is an operation stop signal for stopping the operation of control circuits such as the game control microcomputer 100, and can be output using either a power supply monitoring circuit, an IC with a built-in watchdog timer, or a system reset IC. The power-off signal is turned off when the specified power supply voltage used in the pachinko game machine 1 exceeds a specified value, and is turned on when the period during which the specified power supply voltage is below the specified value continues for longer than the power-off reference time. The clear signal is turned on in response to, for example, pressing the clear switch 92 provided on the power supply board 17.

The solenoid circuit 111 transmits solenoid drive signals (such as signals to turn on solenoid 81 and solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the normal electric device and the solenoid 82 for the large prize opening door.

The main board 11 is connected to a display monitor 29, a display changeover switch 31, a setting key 51, a setting changeover switch 52, and a door open sensor 90. The door open sensor 90 detects the opening of the gaming machine frame 3, including the glass door frame 3a.

As part of controlling the progress of the game, the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) supplies presentation control commands (commands that specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) to the presentation control board 12 according to the progress of the game. The presentation control commands output from the main board 11 are relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the presentation control board 12. The presentation control commands include, for example, commands that specify various determination results in the main board 11 (for example, the display results of the special game (including the type of jackpot), the variable pattern used when executing the special game (described in detail later)), the game status (for example, the start or end of the variable display, the opening status of the jackpot opening, the occurrence of a win, the number of reserved memories, the game status), the occurrence of an error, etc.

The performance control board 12 is a sub-control board independent of the main board 11, and has the function of receiving performance control commands and executing performances (various performances according to the progress of the game, including various notifications such as driving the movable body 32, notifying errors, and notifying of power outage recovery) based on the received performance control commands.

The performance control board 12 is equipped with a performance control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I/O 125.

The performance control CPU 120 executes the programs stored in the ROM 121 to perform processing for executing performances together with the display control unit 123 (processing for realizing the above-mentioned functions of the performance control board 12, including determining the performance to be executed). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The presentation control CPU 120 may instruct the display control unit 123 to execute a presentation based on detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (signals that are output when an operation by the player is detected and that appropriately indicate the content of the operation).

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), CGROM (Character Generator ROM), VRAM (Video RAM), etc., and executes the performance based on instructions to execute the performance from the performance control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 displays a performance image on the image display unit 5 by supplying a video signal corresponding to the performance to be executed to the image display unit 5 based on an instruction to execute the performance from the performance control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 and a lamp signal (a signal designating the on/off state of the lamp) to the lamp control board 14 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the performance image and to turn on/off the game effect lamp 9. The display control unit 123 also supplies a signal to operate the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or to a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits that drive the speakers 8L and 8R, and drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, causing the speakers 8L and 8R to output the sound designated by the sound designation signal.

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits that drive the game effect lamp 9, and drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, turning the game effect lamp 9 on and off in the manner specified by the lamp signal. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the sound output and the turning on and off of the lamp.

In addition, the control of sound output, turning on/off of the lamp (such as supplying a sound designation signal or a lamp signal), and control of the movable body 32 (such as supplying a signal to operate the movable body 32) may be performed by the performance control CPU 120.

The random number circuit 124 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for performance) used to execute various performances. The random numbers for performance may be updated by the performance control CPU 120 executing a specific computer program (updated by software).

The I/O 125 mounted on the performance control board 12 includes an input port for taking in performance control commands transmitted from, for example, the main board 11, and an output port for transmitting various signals (video signals, sound designation signals, lamp signals).

The boards other than the main board 11, such as the performance control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also called sub-boards. As with the pachinko game machine 1, multiple sub-boards may be provided for different functions, or one sub-board may be configured to have multiple functions.

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Next, the operation (function) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

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First, a description will be given of the main operations of the main board 11. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and a game control main process is executed by the CPU 103. Fig. 4 is a flowchart showing the game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first sets interrupts to be prohibited (step S1). Then, it performs the necessary initial settings (step S2). The initial settings include setting the stack pointer, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), and setting the RAM 102 to be accessible.

Next, it is determined whether the recovery condition is met (step S3). The recovery condition can be met when the clear signal is in the OFF state, backup data is present, and the backup RAM is normal. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, if the clear switch provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed, for example, an ON clear signal is input to the game control microcomputer 100. If such an ON clear signal is input, it is determined in step S3 that the recovery condition is not met. The backup data only needs to be capable of being stored in the RAM 102, which serves as the backup RAM for game control. In step S3, it is determined whether the recovery condition can be met by checking or inspecting the presence or absence of backup data and the presence or absence of data errors.

If the recovery condition is met (step S3; Yes), recovery processing (step S4) is executed, followed by setting confirmation processing (step S5). The recovery processing in step S4 sets a working area based on the contents stored in RAM 102. By setting the working area using the backup data stored in RAM 102, the game state when the power supply was stopped is restored, and if, for example, a special symbol was changing, it is sufficient if the change of the special symbol can be resumed from the state before the stoppage.

If the recovery condition is not met (step S3; No), an initialization process (step S6) is executed, and then a setting change process (step S7) is executed. The initialization process in step S6 includes a clearing process that clears flags, counters, and buffers stored in RAM 102, and the execution of the clearing process sets initial values in the working area.

In the setting confirmation process of step S5, it is determined whether a predetermined setting confirmation condition is met. The setting confirmation condition is met, for example, when power supply is started, the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is in the ON state and the setting key 51 is turned ON. The setting confirmation process of step S5 is executed when the recovery condition is met in step S3, including the clear signal being in the OFF state. Therefore, since the setting confirmation condition can be met only when the clear signal is in the OFF state, the clear signal being in the OFF state can also be included in the setting confirmation condition.

When the setting confirmation condition is met in the setting confirmation process of step S5, the pachinko gaming machine 1 enters a setting confirmation state in which the setting values set therein can be confirmed, and a setting confirmation start command is sent from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12. In the setting confirmation state, the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed by viewing them on the display monitor 29. When the setting confirmation state is to end, a setting confirmation end command is sent from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12.

When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting confirmation state, it may be in a game stop state in which the progress of the game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. In the game stop state, the launch of game balls by operating the ball-hitting handle, the detection of game balls by various switches, etc. are stopped, and the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20 may be controlled to stop displaying a losing symbol or the like, or to display a symbol corresponding to a game stop state other than a losing symbol. When the setting confirmation state ends, the game stop state associated with it may also end.

In the setting change process of step S7, it is determined whether a predetermined setting change condition is met. The setting change condition is met, for example, when power supply is started, the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is in the ON state, and the setting key 51 is turned ON. The setting change condition may also include the clear signal being in the ON state.

When the setting change condition is met in the setting change process of step S7, the pachinko gaming machine 1 enters a setting change state in which the setting value set therein can be changed, and a setting change start command is sent from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12. In the setting change state, the setting value is displayed on the display monitor 29, and the numerical value displayed on the display monitor 29 is updated and displayed sequentially each time the setting change switch 52 is operated. After that, when the setting key 51 is turned off by an attendant at the game center or the like, the setting value displayed on the display monitor 29 is stored (updated and stored) in the backup area of the RAM 102, and the display monitor 29 is turned off. When the setting change state is to be ended, a setting change end command is sent from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12.

When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting change state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be in a play stop state, just as when it is in the setting confirmation state. When the setting change state ends, the associated play stop state may also end.

When the performance control board 12 receives a setting check start command or a setting change start command, control may be performed to notify the user that a setting check or change is in progress. For example, a predetermined image may be displayed on the image display device 5, a predetermined sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or a light-emitting component such as the game effect lamp 9 may be illuminated in a predetermined manner.

The clear signal is turned on by, for example, pressing a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17. Therefore, when power supply is started, if the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is on, if the clear switch is on, the initialization process of step S6 and the setting change process of step S7 are executed, making it possible to control the device to the setting change state, and if the clear switch is off, the recovery process of step S4 and the setting confirmation process of step S5 are executed, making it possible to control the device to the setting confirmation state. When power supply is started, if the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is off or the setting key 51 is off, if the clear switch is on, the initialization process of step S6 is executed but the device is not controlled to the setting change state, and if the clear switch is off, the recovery process of step S4 is executed but the device is not controlled to the setting confirmation state.

After executing the setting confirmation process or setting change process, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process to initialize the random number circuit 104 (step S8). Then, the register of the CTC built into the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt occurs periodically at a predetermined time (e.g., every 2 ms) (step S9), and the interrupt is permitted (step S10). After that, a loop process is entered. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (e.g., every 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can execute the timer interrupt process periodically.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 5. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 5 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to determine whether or not detection signals have been received from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110 (step S21). Next, by executing a predetermined main side error process, it performs an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko game machine 1, and can issue a warning if necessary depending on the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, it outputs data such as jackpot information (information indicating the number of jackpots), start information (information indicating the number of start winnings), and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times the game has entered a probability variable state) that are supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko game machine 1 (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process is executed to update at least a portion of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software (step S24). After this, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process (step S25). By the CPU 103 executing the special symbol process process at each timer interrupt, the execution and reservation management of the special symbol game, the control of the jackpot game state, the control of the game state, etc. are realized.

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process at each timer interrupt, enabling the execution and reservation management of the normal symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 41), and the opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on a "normal symbol hit". The normal symbol game is executed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of reserved normal symbols is displayed by lighting the normal symbol reservation display 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process processing, as part of the game control timer interrupt processing, processing when a power outage occurs, processing for paying out prize balls, etc. may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes a command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may set a performance control command for transmission in each of the above processes. In the command control processing of step S27, a process is performed to transmit the performance control command set for transmission to a sub-side control board such as the performance control board 12. After executing the command control processing, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt processing is terminated.

Figure 6 is a flow chart showing an example of the special symbol process executed in step S25 shown in Figure 5. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

In the start winning judgment process, a process is executed to detect the occurrence of a start winning, store the reserved information in a specified area of the RAM 102, and update the reserved memory number. When a start winning occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the type of big win) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as reserved information. In addition, a process for predicting and judging the display result and the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value may be executed. After the reserved information and the reserved memory number are stored, a transmission setting is performed to transmit a performance control command to the performance control board 12 to specify the judgment results such as the occurrence of a start winning, the reserved memory number, and the predictive judgment. The performance control command at the time of the start winning that has been transmitted and set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12, for example, after the special pattern process is completed, by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 4.

After executing the start winning determination process in step S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 depending on the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102. Note that in each step of the special symbol process (steps S110 to S120), a transmission setting is made to transmit a performance control command corresponding to each step to the performance control board 12.

The normal special symbol processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this normal special symbol processing, a determination is made as to whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of reserved information. In addition, in the normal special symbol processing, based on a random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is to be a "jackpot" and, if it is a "jackpot", the type of jackpot is determined (pre-determined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the normal special symbol processing, a determined special symbol (either a jackpot symbol or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set in response to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the normal special symbol processing is terminated. In addition, the special symbol game using the second special symbol may be executed in priority over the special symbol game using the first special symbol (also called special symbol 2 priority consumption). Also, the order in which the game balls enter the first start winning slot and the second start winning slot may be stored, and the conditions for starting the special game may be met in the order in which the balls enter (also known as winning order consumption).

When making various decisions based on random number values, various tables stored in ROM 101 (tables in which decision values compared with random number values are assigned to decision results) are referenced. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the performance control board 12. On the performance control board 12, various tables are stored in ROM 121.

The fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special chart process flag is "1". This fluctuation pattern setting process includes a process of determining one of multiple types of fluctuation patterns using a random number value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on a pre-determined result of whether or not the display result is a "jackpot". In the fluctuation pattern setting process, when a fluctuation pattern is determined, the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "2" and the fluctuation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern specifies the execution time of the special game (special game variation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbols), the manner of the variable display of the decorative symbols (whether or not there is a reach, etc.), and the content of the presentation during the variable display of the decorative symbols (type of reach presentation, etc.), and is also called the variable display pattern.

The special pattern change process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special pattern process flag is "2". This special pattern change process includes a process for making settings to change the special pattern in the first special pattern display device 4A and the second special pattern display device 4B, and a process for measuring the elapsed time since the special pattern started to change. It also determines whether the measured elapsed time has reached the special pattern change time corresponding to the change pattern. Then, when the elapsed time since the special pattern started to change reaches the special pattern change time, the value of the special pattern process flag is updated to "3", and the special pattern change process ends.

The special pattern stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special pattern process flag is "3". This special pattern stop process includes a process for setting the first special pattern display device 4A and the second special pattern display device 4B to stop the fluctuation of the special pattern and to stop displaying (deriving) the confirmed special pattern that is the display result of the special pattern. If the display result is a "jackpot", the value of the special pattern process flag is updated to "4". If the display result is a "miss", when the time-saving state or the probability bonus state is controlled and the end of the number-cutting is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special pattern process flag is updated, the special pattern stop process ends.

The pre-opening process for the jackpot in step S114 is executed when the value of the special chart process flag is "4". This pre-opening process for the jackpot includes a process for starting the execution of a round in the jackpot game state and setting the jackpot opening port to an open state, based on the display result being "jackpot", etc. When the jackpot opening port is opened, a process for supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the jackpot opening port is executed. At this time, for example, depending on the type of jackpot, the maximum open period for the jackpot opening port and the maximum number of rounds to be executed are set. When these settings are completed, the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "5", and the pre-opening process for the jackpot is completed.

The jackpot opening process of step S115 is executed when the value of the special chart process flag is "5". This jackpot opening process includes a process for measuring the time that has elapsed since the jackpot opening was opened, and a process for determining whether or not it is time to return the jackpot opening from an open state to a closed state based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23. When the jackpot opening is to be returned to a closed state, a process for stopping the supply of a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the jackpot opening door is executed, and then the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "6", and the jackpot opening process is terminated.

The post-jackpot release process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special chart process flag is "6". This post-jackpot release process includes a process for determining whether the number of times the round that opens the big prize opening has been executed has reached a set upper limit, and a process for making settings to end the jackpot game state when the upper limit has been reached. When the number of times the round has been executed has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "5", whereas when the number of times the round has been executed has reached the upper limit, the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "7". When the value of the special chart process flag is updated, the post-jackpot release process ends.

The jackpot end process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special chart process flag is "7". This jackpot end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to the period during which an ending presentation is executed as a presentation operation that notifies the end of the jackpot game state has elapsed, and a process of making various settings for starting special rate control or time-saving control in response to the end of the jackpot game state. When such settings are made, the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end process ends.

The pachinko game machine 1 is configured so that the winning probability of a jackpot and the ball output rate change according to the setting value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, the winning probability of a jackpot and the ball output rate change by using a display result judgment table (winning probability) according to the setting value. For example, the setting value is made up of six levels from 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest winning probability of a jackpot, and the winning probability of a jackpot decreasing as the value decreases in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. In this example, when the setting value is set to 6, the player has the highest advantage, and the advantage decreases stepwise as the value decreases in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. If the winning probability of a jackpot changes according to the setting value, the ball output rate may also change according to the setting value. The winning probability of a jackpot is constant regardless of the setting value, while the number of rounds in the jackpot game state may change according to the setting value. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured to be able to set one of a number of setting values that have different degrees of advantage for the player. The setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is notified by sending a setting value designation command from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12.

Figure 7 shows an example of the configuration of a display result judgment table. Figure 7 (A) shows an example of the configuration of a display result judgment table for the first special symbol used when the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, and Figure 7 (B) shows an example of the configuration of a display result judgment table for the second special symbol used when the variable special symbol is the second special symbol. The display result judgment table is a collection of data stored in ROM 101. In the display result judgment table, a winning judgment value compared with the random number value MR1 according to a set value is assigned to the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol. The random number value MR1 is a random number value for determining the display result, and the value is updated randomly within the range of 0 to 65535. As the display result judgment table, a display result judgment table common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be used.

As shown in FIG. 7(A), when the variable special chart is the first special chart, if the setting value is 1 and the game state is normal or time-saving, the value can be a number in the range of 0 to 65535, and of the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special chart display result, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "jackpot", 65317 to 65535 are assigned to "miss with time-saving", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". Also, when the setting value is 1 and the game state is a probability variable state, of the aforementioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "jackpot", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". Note that when the setting value in the first special chart is 2 to 6 and the game state is normal or time-saving, it is as shown in FIG. 7(A).

As shown in FIG. 7(B), when the variable special chart is the second special chart, if the setting value is 1 and the game state is normal or time-saving, the value can be a number in the range of 0 to 65535, and of the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special chart display result, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "jackpot", 65317 to 65425 are assigned to "miss with time-saving", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". Also, when the setting value is 1 and the game state is a probability variable state, of the aforementioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "jackpot", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". Note that when the setting value in the second special chart is 2 to 6 and the game state is normal or time-saving, it is as shown in FIG. 7(B).

Now, looking at the numerical range of hit determination values assigned to "jackpot" and "miss with time-saving" in each display result determination table, as shown in FIG. 8, in the display result determination table for the first special chart when the game state is normal or time-saving, the range of hit determination values from 1020 to 1237 is set as a common numerical range of jackpot determination values for determining a jackpot regardless of the set value.

When the setting value is 1, only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value is set (1020 to 1237 is assigned to "jackpot"), while when the setting value is 2 to 6, the numerical range corresponding to each setting value is set from 1238 as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. This non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value is set to the range of 1238 to 1253 for setting value 2, the range of 1238 to 1272 for setting value 3, the range of 1238 to 1292 for setting value 4, the range of 1238 to 1317 for setting value 5, and the range of 1238 to 1346 for setting value 6.

In other words, in the first special chart display result judgment table when the game state is normal or time-saving, when the setting value is 1, among the hit judgment values that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, only values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "jackpot", while when the setting value is 2 or more, among the jackpot judgment values, values within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the common numerical range are assigned to "jackpot". Furthermore, the non-common numerical range increases with 1238 as the setting value increases.

For this reason, the probability of a jackpot is increased by increasing the non-common numerical range that is adjacent to the common numerical range as the set value increases, with 1020 being the reference value for determining a jackpot (jackpot reference value).

Furthermore, in the first special chart display result judgment table when the game state is the normal state or the time-saving state, the range of 65317 to 65535 among the hit judgment values is set as the common numerical range of the time-saving miss judgment value for judging a time-saving miss regardless of the setting value. If we focus on the case where the setting value is 6, as described above, the hit judgment value is set to 1020 to 1346 as the numerical range of the jackpot judgment value, and the time-saving miss judgment value is set to the range of 65317 to 65535 with 65317 as the reference value for the time-saving miss (time-saving miss reference value) in a numerical range different from the range of the jackpot judgment value of the setting value 6 (1020 to 1346), so that the numerical range of the time-saving miss judgment value is prevented from overlapping with the range of the jackpot judgment value that changes according to each setting value.

In addition, in the first special chart display result judgment table when the game state is in a special probability state, the range of hit judgment values from 1020 to 1346 is set as a common numerical range of jackpot judgment values for determining a jackpot regardless of the set value.

When the setting value is 1, only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value is set (1020 to 1346 is assigned to "jackpot"), while when the setting value is 2 to 6, the numerical range corresponding to each setting value is set from 1347 as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. This non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value is set to the range of 1347 to 1383 for setting value 2, the range of 1347 to 1429 for setting value 3, the range of 1347 to 1487 for setting value 4, the range of 1347 to 1556 for setting value 5, and the range of 1347 to 1674 for setting value 6.

In other words, in the first special chart display result judgment table when the game state is in the high probability state, when the setting value is 1, among the hit judgment values that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, only values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to "jackpot", while when the setting value is 2 or more, among the jackpot judgment values, values within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the common numerical range are assigned to "jackpot". Furthermore, the non-common numerical range increases with 1347 as the setting value increases.

For this reason, the probability of a jackpot is increased by increasing the non-common numerical range that is adjacent to the common numerical range as the set value increases, with 1020 being the reference value for determining a jackpot (jackpot reference value).

In the display result judgment table for the second special chart when the game state is normal or time-saving, the range of hit judgment values from 1020 to 1237 is set as the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for determining a jackpot regardless of the set value.

When the setting value is 1, only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value is set (1020 to 1237 is assigned to "jackpot"), while when the setting value is 2 to 6, the numerical range corresponding to each setting value is set from 1238 as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. This non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value is set to the range of 1238 to 1253 for setting value 2, the range of 1238 to 1272 for setting value 3, the range of 1238 to 1292 for setting value 4, the range of 1238 to 1317 for setting value 5, and the range of 1238 to 1346 for setting value 6.

In other words, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, in the second special chart display result judgment table when the game state is normal or time-saving, when the set value is 1, among the hit judgment values that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, only values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "jackpot", while when the set value is 2 or more, among the jackpot judgment values, values within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the common numerical range are assigned to "jackpot". Furthermore, the non-common numerical range increases with 1238 as the set value increases.

For this reason, the probability of a jackpot is increased by increasing the non-common numerical range that is adjacent to the common numerical range as the set value increases, with 1020 being the reference value for determining a jackpot (jackpot reference value).

Furthermore, in the display result judgment table for the second special chart when the game state is the normal state or the time-saving state, the range of 65317 to 65425 among the hit judgment values is set as the common numerical range of the time-saving miss judgment value for judging a time-saving miss regardless of the setting value. If we focus on the case where the setting value is 6, as described above, the hit judgment value is set to 1020 to 1346 as the numerical range of the jackpot judgment value, and the time-saving miss judgment value is set to the range of 65317 to 65425 with 65317 as the reference value for the time-saving miss (time-saving miss reference value) in a numerical range different from the range of the jackpot judgment value of the setting value 6 (1020 to 1346), so that the numerical range of the time-saving miss judgment value is prevented from overlapping with the range of the jackpot judgment value that changes according to each setting value.

In the second special symbol display result determination table when the game state is in a special probability state, the hit determination value range of 1020 to 1346 is set as a common numerical range of jackpot determination values for determining a jackpot regardless of the set value. The other features of the second special symbol display result determination table are the same as those of the first special symbol display result determination table.

As described above, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, the range of 65317 to 65535 is set as the common numerical range for a miss with time-saving, regardless of the setting value, when the gaming state is normal and when the time-saving state, and when the variable special symbol is the second special symbol, the range of 65317 to 65425 is set as the common numerical range for a miss with time-saving, regardless of the setting value, when the gaming state is normal and when the time-saving state. In other words, when the gaming state is normal and when the time-saving state, the rate at which the variable display result is a miss with time-saving is the same for all setting values, so it is possible to prevent the setting value from making the game excessively gambling-oriented. Furthermore, for the time-saving miss, which is assigned a common judgment value for each setting value, the setting is set to a continuous numerical range from 65317, which is the time-saving miss reference value, for all setting values, so that the processing load on the CPU 103 for determining whether the variable display result is a time-saving miss can be reduced.

In addition, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, six setting values can be set, from 1 to 6, but the setting values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be five or less or seven or more. Also, the smaller the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it may be for the player.

The jackpot type may be determined at different rates depending on the set value, based on the allocation of judgment values in the jackpot type judgment table. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined at a common rate regardless of the set value. The fluctuation pattern may be determined at different rates depending on the set value, based on the allocation of judgment values in the fluctuation pattern judgment table. Alternatively, the fluctuation pattern may be determined at a common rate regardless of the set value. The execution rate of normal reaches and super reaches may differ depending on the set value, so that the setting value may be suggested by the frequency at which normal reaches and super reaches are executed. Alternatively, the execution rate of normal reaches and super reaches may be common regardless of the set value. In addition, any setting suggestion performance may be possible at different rates depending on the set value.

(Main operations of the performance control board 12)
Next, the main operations of the performance control board 12 will be described. When the performance control board 12 receives a power supply voltage from a power supply board or the like, the performance control CPU 120 starts up and executes the performance control main process as shown in the flowchart of Fig. 9. When the performance control main process shown in Fig. 9 starts, the performance control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the registers of the CTC (counter/timer circuit) mounted on the performance control board 12. In addition, it executes an initial operation control process (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control is executed to perform the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control to drive the movable body 32 to return it to the origin position and control to perform a predetermined operation check.

Then, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on or not (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time (e.g., 2 milliseconds) elapses, for example based on the register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and the process waits.

In addition, on the performance control board 12 side, an interrupt occurs to receive a performance control command from the main board 11, in addition to a timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time has elapsed. This interrupt occurs, for example, when the performance control INT signal from the main board 11 becomes ON. When an interrupt occurs due to the performance control INT signal becoming ON, the performance control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt to be prohibited, but if a CPU that does not automatically become interrupt prohibited is used, it is desirable to issue an interrupt prohibition command (DI command). In response to an interrupt due to the performance control INT signal becoming ON, the performance control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process. In this command reception interrupt process, a performance control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, among the input ports included in the I/O 125. The performance control command taken in at this time is stored in a performance control command reception buffer provided in, for example, the RAM 122. The performance control CPU 120 then sets the interrupt to permitted and ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to an off state (step S74), and a command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, various presentation control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the presentation control command reception buffer are read, and then settings and controls corresponding to the read presentation control commands are performed. For example, the read presentation control command is stored in a specified area of the RAM 122, or a reception flag provided in the RAM 122 is turned on so that which presentation control command was received and the contents specified by the presentation control command can be confirmed by the presentation control process process, etc. In addition, if the presentation control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the performance control process is executed (step S76). In the performance control process, for example, control is performed to operate various performance devices, such as the display operation of the performance image in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the decorative light-emitting elements such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LEDs, and the driving operation of the movable body 32. In addition, judgments, decisions, settings, etc. are made regarding the control contents of the performance operations using the various performance devices in accordance with the performance control commands, etc. transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the performance control process processing of step S76, a performance random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a portion of the performance random numbers used on the performance control board 12 side is updated by software. Then, the process returns to step S73. Before returning to step S73, other processes may be executed.

Figure 10 is a flow chart showing an example of the processing executed in step S76 of Figure 9 as the performance control process processing. In the performance control process processing shown in Figure 10, the performance control CPU 120 first executes a look-ahead preview setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead preview setting process, for example, judgments, decisions, settings, etc. for executing the look-ahead preview performance are made based on the performance control command at the time of the start winning transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, processing is executed to display the hold display based on the number of hold memories identified from the performance control command.

After executing the processing of step S161, the performance control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the processing of steps S170 to S175 as described below, depending on the value of a performance process flag provided in, for example, RAM 122.

The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is executed when the value of the presentation process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process includes a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command specifying the start of variable display has been received from the main board 11. If it is determined that the variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5 should be started, the value of the presentation process flag is updated to "1" and the variable display start waiting process ends.

The variable display start setting process of step S171 is a process executed when the value of the performance process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the mode of the variable display of the decorative pattern, whether or not various performances such as reach performances and various advance notice performances are executed, and the mode and execution start timing are determined based on the display result and the change pattern specified by the performance control command. Then, a performance control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute a performance) that reflects the determined result is set. After that, based on the set performance control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. In response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the display control unit 123 starts the variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5.

The variable display performance process of step S172 is a process executed when the performance process flag is "2". In this variable display performance process, the performance control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display a performance image based on the performance control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5, to drive the movable body 32, to output voice and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and to turn on/off/blink the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14, thereby executing various performance controls during the variable display of the decorative pattern. After performing such performance control, for example, in response to the reading of an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern from the performance control pattern, or the reception of a command specifying the stop display of the fixed decorative pattern from the main board 11, the fixed decorative pattern, which is the display result of the decorative pattern, is stopped. When the final decorative pattern is displayed in a stopped state, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "3" and the performance process during variable display ends.

The special winning wait process of step S173 is executed when the value of the presentation process flag is "3". In this special winning wait process, the presentation control CPU 120 judges whether or not a presentation control command designating the start of a jackpot game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when a presentation control command designating the start of a jackpot game state is received, the value of the presentation process flag is updated to "4". Also, when a command designating the start of a jackpot game state is not received and the waiting time for receiving the command has elapsed, it is judged that the display result in the special winning game was a "miss", and the value of the presentation process flag is updated to the initial value of "0". When the value of the presentation process flag is updated, the special winning wait process is terminated.

The jackpot performance process of step S174 is executed when the performance process flag value is "6". In this jackpot performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the jackpot gaming state, and executes various performance controls in the jackpot gaming state based on the set content. In addition, in the jackpot performance process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 specifying that the jackpot gaming state is to end, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "5", which is a value corresponding to the ending performance process, and the jackpot performance process ends.

The ending presentation process of step S175 is executed when the value of the presentation process flag is "7". In this ending presentation process, the presentation control CPU 120 sets a presentation control pattern corresponding to, for example, the end of a jackpot gaming state, and executes various presentation controls for the ending presentation at the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the set contents. After that, the value of the presentation process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending presentation process is terminated.

(Modification of the basic explanation)
This invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the basic description above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 described above is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes when a prize is won, but it may also be an enclosed type gaming machine that encloses gaming media and awards points when a prize is won.

Only one type of pattern (for example, a symbol showing "- ") may be displayed during the variable display of the special pattern, and the variable display may be achieved by repeatedly turning on and off the pattern. Furthermore, even if the pattern is displayed during the variable display, the pattern may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the display result may not include the symbol showing "- ").

In the above basic explanation, a pachinko gaming machine 1 was shown as the gaming machine, but the present invention can also be applied to slot machines (e.g., slot machines equipped with one or more of big bonus, regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.)) that can play a game in which medals are inserted and a predetermined bet amount is set, multiple types of symbols are rotated in response to the player's operation of the control lever, and when the symbols are stopped in response to the player's operation of the stop button, a specific combination of symbols is formed, and a predetermined number of medals is paid out to the player.

The programs and data for implementing the present invention are not limited to being distributed or provided to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium, but may be distributed by being pre-installed in a storage device of the computer device or the like. Furthermore, the programs and data for implementing the present invention may be distributed by being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communications processing unit.

The game can be executed not only by inserting a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory, or by directly executing the game using the hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, expressions of comparison of various percentages such as the execution percentage of a performance (such as "high", "low", "different", etc.) may include one being a percentage of "0%". For example, it also includes one being a percentage of "0%" and the other being a percentage of "100%" or a percentage less than "100%".

(Explanation regarding feature 069SG)
Next, the pachinko game machine 1 of the characteristic part 069SG in this embodiment will be described based on FIG. 11-1 to FIG. 11-64. In the description of each step of the flowchart in the characteristic part 069SG, for example, "step S1" may be abbreviated to "S1" or "069SGS1", "normal reach" may be abbreviated to "N reach" and "super reach" to "SP reach". In addition, in the characteristic parts 069SG, 099SG, and 018SG, "variable" may be referred to as "variable display". In addition, the same symbols are used to omit detailed description of the configurations that are similar to the pachinko game machine 1 described in the basic description or have different forms, arrangement positions, etc. but have similar functions. In the following, the front side of FIG. 11-1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko game machine 1, and the back side is the back (rear) side, and the description will be based on the up, down, left, and right directions when the pachinko game machine 1 is viewed from the front side. In this embodiment, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 refers to the surface facing a player playing on the pachinko gaming machine 1.

[First embodiment]
The following describes the first embodiment of the feature part 069SG. As described in FIG. 7, the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment is not set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6) with different rates at which the big win display result is displayed, but is described as a game machine in which the big win probability is set to about 1/319.

In addition, after the gaming machine is powered on (when the RAM clear process is executed) or after a jackpot occurs, if the next jackpot does not occur even though the variable display is executed a certain number of times (900 times in this example) in a low probability state, the machine may be controlled to time-saving state B (also called rescue time-saving state or rescue time-saving) out of the multiple types of time-saving states. This rescue time-saving state is provided to rescue players who have played for a long period of time but have not yet won a jackpot (for example, to reduce the amount of money invested in playing), and in this example, it is a gaming state called "Yu-time".

In this embodiment, if the multiple types of jackpots are controlled to jackpot A, 110 variable displays are performed in time-saving state A (low probability/high base state) out of the multiple types of time-saving states, so the number of variable displays remaining from the end of time-saving state A to the arrival of the rescue time-saving state is 790, while if the multiple types of jackpots are controlled to either jackpot B or jackpot C, 110 variable displays are performed in the probability variable state (high probability/high base state), so the number of variable displays remaining from the end of the probability variable state to the arrival of the rescue time-saving state is 900. Also, in this embodiment, the number of variable displays in time-saving state B (low probability/high base state) based on the value of the rescue time-saving count counter becoming "0" is 1100.

In this embodiment, in the variable display when the rescue time reduction is reached, a shutter image (see Figs. 11-23 (B) and (C)) is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5, thereby reducing the visibility of the first background image (see Fig. 11-23 (A)) corresponding to the normal state that was displayed as the background image in the variable display before the rescue time reduction is reached, and then a third background image (see Fig. 11-23 (D)) corresponding to the rescue time reduction is displayed as the background image.

In this embodiment, the left side of the image display device 5 on the game board 2 of the pachinko game machine 1 is formed in a left game area where game balls can flow down, and the right side of the image display device 5 on the game board 2 is formed in a right game area where game balls can flow down. Game balls that are weakly shot by the launching device flow down the first path in the left game area, and game balls that are strongly shot by the launching device flow down the second path in the right game area.

In this embodiment, the special variable winning ball device 7 has a first large winning opening and a second large winning opening formed along the flow direction of the game balls. The first large winning opening can be changed between an open state where game balls can enter and a closed state where game balls cannot enter by driving a large winning opening door (not shown) to open and close by driving a solenoid 069SG2A (see FIG. 11-2). The second large winning opening can be changed between an open state where game balls can enter and a closed state where game balls cannot enter by driving a large winning opening door (not shown) to open and close by driving a solenoid 069SG2B (see FIG. 11-3).

Furthermore, a first count switch 069SG023A capable of detecting a game ball is provided in the first large prize opening, and a second count switch 069SG023B capable of detecting a game ball is provided in the second large prize opening.

In other words, game balls flowing down the left game area (first path) can win in the general winning port 10 and the first start winning port formed by the winning ball device 6A, and game balls flowing down the right game area (second path) can win in the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, the general winning port 10, and the first or second large winning port formed by the special variable winning ball device 7, and can also pass through the passing gate 41.

In addition, in this embodiment, the switch circuit 110 is connected to the first count switch 069SG023A, the second count switch 069SG023B, and the jackpot start switch 069SG024 built into the jackpot start gate 069SG042.

There are multiple obstacle nails between the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 7. For this reason, game balls flowing down the left game area cannot win in the second start winning hole or the large winning hole, and game balls flowing down the right game area cannot win in the first start winning hole.

As shown in FIG. 11-2, at a predetermined position on the game board 2 of the pachinko game machine 1 in this embodiment (for example, the lower left position of the game area), there are a first special pattern display device 069SG004A capable of variable display of the first special pattern, a second special pattern display device 069SG004B capable of variable display of the second special pattern, a first reserved indicator 069SG025A capable of displaying the first reserved memory number, a second reserved indicator 069SG025B capable of displaying the second reserved memory number, a normal pattern display device 069SG020 capable of variable display of normal patterns, a normal reserved indicator 069SG025C capable of displaying the normal reserved memory number, A game information display unit is provided in which a round indicator 069SG131 capable of displaying the number of rounds (type of jackpot) of the jackpot game during the jackpot game, a right hit lamp 069SG132 that lights up in a game state in which the game ball is shot toward the right game area, such as a jackpot game state, a high probability/high base state (probability change state), or a low probability/high base state (time-saving state), a probability change lamp 069SG133 that lights up when the game is in a high probability/high base state (probability change state), and a time-saving lamp 069SG134 that lights up in a high probability/high base state (probability change state) and a low probability/high base state (time-saving state) are arranged together. Note that, when the game state is normal, the right hit lamp 069SG132 exceptionally lights up from the timing when the variable display stops if the variable display result is a jackpot.

As shown in FIG. 11-2, the main board 11 is equipped with an information output circuit for outputting game information (signals) to an external device such as a management computer of the gaming center where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed, via a terminal board (not shown).

In this embodiment, the second large prize opening has a V prize opening and a discharge outlet downstream of the V prize opening. In addition, a variable V prize opening device (V lid) is provided upstream of the V prize opening. The variable V prize opening device changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid. In other words, the game balls flowing down the second large prize opening can pass through the V prize opening when the variable V prize opening device is in the open state, and cannot pass through the V prize opening and instead flow down to the discharge outlet when the variable V prize opening device is in the closed state.

As shown in FIG. 11-2, the main board 11 is provided with a V switch 069SG023B1 that can detect, via a switch circuit 110, that the game ball has passed through the V entry port located downstream of the second large entry port, and an ejection switch 069SG023B2 that can detect that the game ball has passed through the ejection port.

The performance control board 12 is also connected to a vibration motor 61 built into the push button 31B and a movable body motor 207 for operating the movable body 32. The lamp control board 14 is also connected to a right-hit LED 069SG031 for encouraging a right-hit operation, a first special symbol LED 069SG032 that lights up during the variable display of the first special symbol, a second special symbol LED 069SG033 that lights up during the variable display of the second special symbol, a first reserved LED 069SG034A that lights up when the first reserved memory number is 1 to 2, and a first reserved LED 069SG035A that lights up when the first reserved memory number is 3 to 4. 69SG034B, a second pending LED 069SG035A that lights up when the second pending memory number is 1 to 2, a second pending LED 069SG035B that lights up when the second pending memory number is 3 to 4, a button LED 62 built into the push button 31B, a movable body LED 208 built into the movable body 32, and frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12, 9R1 to 9R12 provided on the gaming machine frame 3 are connected.

Figure 11-3 (A) is an explanatory diagram illustrating the random number value counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in Figure 11-3 (A), in this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, in addition to the random number value MR1 for determining the special chart display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, the random number value MR4 for determining the normal chart display result, and the random number value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 are controlled so that they can be counted. In addition, random number values other than these may be used to enhance the game effect. These random number values MR1 to MR5 may be counted by updating them by software using different random counters in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built into the game control microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers.

In this embodiment, the random numbers MR1 to MR5 are set to the ranges shown in FIG. 11-3(A), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the ranges of the random numbers MR1 to MR5 may be varied depending on the settings set in the pachinko game machine 1.

In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 and uses the RAM 102 as a work area to execute various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. The CPU 103 also executes a random number generation program, making it possible to generate all of the various random numbers used on the main board 11 side.

The ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data used to control the progress of the game in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of judgment tables prepared for the CPU 103 to make various judgments and decisions. The ROM 101 also stores table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation pattern judgment table that stores a plurality of variation patterns that become the variable display mode of each pattern in the variable display of special patterns, normal patterns, etc.

Figure 11-3 (B) shows an example of the configuration of the special chart display result judgment table stored in ROM 101. In this feature section 069SG, a common special chart display result judgment table is used for the first special chart and the second special chart as the special chart display result judgment table, but the present invention is not limited to this, and separate special chart display result judgment tables may be used for the first special chart and the second special chart.

The special symbol display result determination table is a table that is referenced to determine whether or not to control the variable display result to a jackpot game state as a "jackpot" before a determined special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in a special symbol game using a first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special symbol game using a second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, based on a random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result.

In the special chart display result judgment table in this feature section 069SG, a numerical value (judgment value) that is compared with the random number value MR1 for judging the special chart display result is assigned to the special chart display result of "jackpot" or "miss" depending on whether the game state of the pachinko game machine 1 is a normal state or time-saving state (low probability state), or a probability change state (high probability state).

In the special chart display result judgment table, the table data indicating the judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for judging the special chart display result is judgment data assigned to the decision result of whether or not to control the special chart display result to a jackpot game state as a "jackpot". In the special chart display result judgment table in this feature part 069SG, when the game state is a probability variable state (high probability state), more judgment values are assigned to the special chart display result of "jackpot" than when the game state is a normal state or a time-saving state (low probability state). As a result, in the probability variable state (high probability state) in which the probability variable control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, the probability of determining that the special chart display result is a "jackpot" and that the game state is controlled to a jackpot game state is higher (about 1/80.02 in this feature part 069SG) than the probability of determining that the special chart display result is a "jackpot" and that the game state is controlled to a jackpot game state when the game state is a normal state or a time-saving state (low probability state) (about 1/319.68 in this feature part 069SG). That is, in the special chart display result judgment table, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a probability variable state (high probability state), the judgment data is assigned to the decision result of whether or not to control to a jackpot gaming state so that the probability of deciding to control to a jackpot gaming state is higher than when it is in a normal state or a time-saving state.

The judgment tables stored in ROM 101 include the first special symbol display result judgment table and the second special symbol display result judgment table shown in FIG. 7, as well as the jackpot type judgment table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 11-3 (C1) and the jackpot type judgment table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 11-3 (C2), as well as a fluctuation pattern judgment table, a normal symbol display result judgment table (not shown), and a normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table (not shown).

The pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment is configured so that the probability of winning a jackpot (ball payout rate) does not change depending on the set value, but it may also be configured so that the probability of winning a jackpot (ball payout rate) changes depending on the set value.

(Big hit type determination table)
11-3(C1) and 11-3(C2) are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. Of these, FIG. 11-3(C1) is a table for determining the jackpot type using reserved memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning slot (i.e., when the first special symbol is variably displayed). Also, FIG. 11-3(C1) is a table for determining the jackpot type using reserved memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning slot (i.e., when the second special symbol is variably displayed).

The jackpot type determination table is a table that is referenced when a decision is made to make the variable display result a jackpot pattern, to determine the type of jackpot as one of jackpots A to C, based on the random number (MR2) for determining the jackpot type.

Now, the types of jackpots in this embodiment will be explained with reference to FIG. 11-3 (D). In this embodiment, the jackpot types provided are jackpot A, jackpot B, and jackpot C, for which time-saving control is executed for a maximum of 110 variable displays after the end of the jackpot game state. In addition, these jackpots A, B, and C are also jackpots for which special control is executed for a maximum of 110 variable displays after the end of the jackpot game by the game ball entering the V winning port after entering the second large winning port in the first round of the jackpot game state.

In this embodiment, the open state of the variable V winning ball device (V lid) can be a short open state (e.g., 0.1 seconds) in which the open state lasts for a short period of time, and a long open state (e.g., 15 seconds) in which the open state lasts for a long period of time. In the case of jackpot A, the variable V winning ball device is in a short open state in the first round of the jackpot game state, and in the cases of jackpot B and jackpot C, the variable V winning ball device is in a long open state in the first round of the jackpot game state.

The jackpot game state resulting from "jackpot A" is a normal opening jackpot that changes the second large prize entry port to an open state advantageous to the player in the first round, and changes the first large prize entry port to an open state advantageous to the player in the second to sixth rounds. In addition, with "jackpot A", the variable V prize entry ball device is in a short open state in the first round, making it extremely difficult to get the game ball to enter the V prize entry port, and it is not expected that the special bonus control will be executed, so it is essentially a normal jackpot.

The jackpot game state resulting from "jackpot B" is a normal opening jackpot that changes the second large prize entry port to an open state advantageous to the player in the first round, and changes the first large prize entry port to an open state advantageous to the player in the second to sixth rounds. In addition, with "jackpot B", the variable V prize entry device is in a long open state in the first round, making it extremely easy to get the game ball to enter the V prize entry port, and it is expected that the special chance control will be executed, making it a virtual special chance jackpot.

The jackpot game state resulting from "jackpot C" is a normal opening jackpot that changes the second large prize entry port to an open state advantageous to the player in the first round, and changes the first large prize entry port to an open state advantageous to the player in the second to tenth rounds. In addition, with "jackpot C", the variable V prize entry ball device is in a long open state in the first round, making it extremely easy to get the game ball to enter the V prize entry port, and it is expected that the special chance control will be executed, making it a virtual special chance jackpot.

In this embodiment, three types of jackpots, jackpot A to jackpot C, are provided as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and two or less types of jackpots, or four or more types of jackpots may be provided.

As shown in FIG. 11-3 (C1), in the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol), of the range of MR2 determination values from 0 to 299, 0 to 149 is assigned to jackpot A, and 150 to 299 is assigned to jackpot B. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11-3 (C2), in the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol), of the range of MR2 determination values from 0 to 299, 0 to 99 is assigned to jackpot B, and 100 to 299 is assigned to jackpot C.

In other words, in this embodiment, when the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, there is a 50% probability that the game ball will enter the V winning hole in the first round of the jackpot game state, and both the special probability control and the time-saving control are implemented after the jackpot game ends. Furthermore, when the variable special symbol is the second special symbol, there is a 100% probability that the game ball will enter the V winning hole in the first round of the jackpot game state, and both the special probability control and the time-saving control are implemented after the jackpot game ends.

In this example, even if a jackpot A occurs, it is possible but extremely rare for a V entry to occur when the V lid is in a short open state, so in the case of a jackpot A, it will be explained as not having a V entry and the special rate control not being executed. Also, even if a jackpot B or jackpot C occurs, it is possible but extremely rare for a V entry not to occur when the V lid is in a long open state, so in the case of a jackpot B or jackpot C, it will be explained as having a V entry and the special rate control being executed.

In this embodiment, the type of jackpot is determined using MR2, which is a random number value for determining the type of jackpot, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the type of jackpot may be determined using MR1, which is a random number value for determining the result of the special chart display.

In addition, in this embodiment, for example, as the jackpot type for the second special symbol, a form having jackpots B and C in which 110 times of probability variable control and time-saving control can be executed after the end of the jackpot game state has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a jackpot D in which time-saving control is executed 1009 times (probability variable state: 110 times + time-saving state A: 899 times) after the end of the jackpot game state may be provided. By doing so, interest is increased because it is almost certain that the next jackpot will be won, and even if a jackpot does not occur in the 110 times probability variable state after the end of jackpot D and the probability variable control ends, after 899 variable displays are executed without a jackpot occurring in time-saving state A (low probability/high base state), simply executing one variable display in the normal state will further control to time-saving state B (rescue time-saving state) described later, which increases interest.

(Time reduction)
FIG. 11-4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the number of time-saving times for each transition trigger. As shown in FIG. 11-4, in this example, if a jackpot A occurs and the game ball does not enter the probability variable area, (1) the time-saving control is performed 110 times, and (2) the low probability control is performed 110 times, and the game enters the probability variable area (in this example, the game enters the time-saving state A (in this example, the time-saving state B is controlled to a battle rush (BATTLE RUSH) with 110 times of time-saving). Also, if either a jackpot B or a jackpot C occurs and the game ball enters the probability variable area, (1) the time-saving control is performed 110 times, and (2) the probability variable control is performed 110 times (in this example, the time-saving state C is controlled to a battle rush (BATTLE RUSH) with 110 times of time-saving). In addition, when 900 variable displays are performed in a low probability state without being controlled to a jackpot, (1) time-saving control is performed 1100 times, and (2) low probability control is performed 1100 times, and the game is controlled to a time-saving state B (in this example, a time-saving state B of 1100 times (Yu-1100 Battle Rush (Yu-1100 Battle Rush))). However, even if 900 fluctuations are performed again in a low probability state without being controlled to a jackpot after the end of the time-saving state B, the game is not controlled to the time-saving state B again based on this.

In addition, when a losing symbol with time reduction is stopped and displayed in the normal state, (1) the time reduction control is performed 1100 times, and (2) the low probability control is performed 1100 times, so that the game state may be controlled to a time reduction state B (in this example, a play with 1100 time reductions and 1100 battle rushes) in which the time reduction control is performed. In this case, even if a losing symbol with time reduction is stopped and displayed in a high base state (probability change state, time reduction state), the game state transition control is not performed (the game state is not controlled to a time reduction state with 1100 time reductions). This is to avoid reducing the degree of relief for the player. For example, if a losing symbol with time reduction is stopped and displayed when the game is controlled in a probability change state where a jackpot is likely to occur, the game state may be controlled to a time reduction state with 1100 time reductions, which is not desirable because it would be controlled from an advantageous state to an unfavorable state for the player. Therefore, the game can be configured to be controlled to a time-saving state of 1,100 times only if the game state controlled when the time-saving losing symbol is stopped and displayed is normal.

The rescue time-saving achievement rate is the percentage of control to the time-saving state via rescue time-saving. The time-saving state via rescue time-saving is controlled by performing variable display n times (900 times in this example) without being controlled to the jackpot game state, so the rescue time-saving achievement rate K can be calculated as follows.

K={(1-ML)^n}×100
(K = rescue time reduction achievement rate, ML = jackpot probability, n = variable display number)

Specifically, for example, if the jackpot probability ML in this embodiment is approximately 1/319, the rescue time reduction achievement rate K will be 5.9%. In addition, in the case of a gaming machine that allows the setting value to be set, if the rescue time reduction achievement rate is set to be higher as the jackpot probability is set to a lower value, the player can be rescued even if the jackpot probability is set to a low value.

(Fluctuation pattern)
11-5 to 11-8 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the fluctuation pattern determination table in this embodiment.

Figure 11-5 shows (A) a specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table for a miss when the number of reserved memories in the normal state is 0 to 2, (B) a specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table for a miss when the number of reserved memories is 3, and (C) a specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table for a jackpot when the number of reserved memories is 0 to 3.

As shown in Figure 11-5 (A), in the fluctuation pattern determination table for misses when the number of reserved memories is 0 to 2, 97 judgment values are assigned to non-reach B, 2 judgment values are assigned to SP reach A, and 1 judgment value is assigned to SP reach B. Also, as shown in Figure 11-5 (B), in the fluctuation pattern determination table for misses when the number of reserved memories is 3, 97 judgment values are assigned to shortened non-reach B, 2 judgment values are assigned to SP reach A, and 1 judgment value is assigned to SP reach B.

On the other hand, as shown in Figure 11-5 (C), in the fluctuation pattern judgment table for jackpots when the number of reserved memories is 0 to 3, 10 judgment values are assigned to SP non-via B, 40 judgment values are assigned to SP reach A, and 50 judgment values are assigned to SP reach B.

In addition, FIG. 11-6 shows (A) a specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table for a miss when the number of reserved memories in the special bonus state is 0, (B) a specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table for a miss when the number of reserved memories is 1 to 3, and (C) a specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table for a jackpot when the number of reserved memories is 0 to 3.

As shown in Figure 11-6 (A), in the fluctuation pattern judgment table for misses when the number of reserved memories is 0, 95 judgment values are assigned to non-reach A, 2 judgment values are assigned to SP reach C, and 3 judgment values are assigned to SP reach D. Also, as shown in Figure 11-6 (B), in the fluctuation pattern judgment table for misses when the number of reserved memories is 1 to 3, 85 judgment values are assigned to shortened non-reach A, 10 judgment values are assigned to non-reach A, 2 judgment values are assigned to SP reach C, and 3 judgment values are assigned to SP reach D.

On the other hand, as shown in Figure 11-6 (C), in the fluctuation pattern judgment table for a jackpot when the number of reserved memories is 0, 5 judgment values are assigned to SP non-via A, 80 judgment values are assigned to SP reach C, and 15 judgment values are assigned to SP reach D.

In addition, FIG. 11-7 shows (A) a specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table for a miss when the number of reserved memories in time-saving state A is 0, (B) a specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table for a miss when the number of reserved memories is 1 to 3, and (C) a specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table for a jackpot when the number of reserved memories is 0 to 3.

As shown in Figure 11-7 (A), in the fluctuation pattern determination table for misses when the number of reserved memories is 0, 95 judgment values are assigned to non-reach A, and 5 judgment values are assigned to SP reach E. Also, as shown in Figure 11-7 (B), in the fluctuation pattern determination table for misses when the number of reserved memories is 1 to 3, 90 judgment values are assigned to shortened non-reach A, 5 judgment values are assigned to non-reach A, and 5 judgment values are assigned to SP reach E.

On the other hand, as shown in Figure 11-7 (C), in the fluctuation pattern determination table for jackpots when the number of reserved memories is 0 to 3, 5 determination values are assigned to SP non-via A, and 95 determination values are assigned to SP reach E.

In addition, Figure 11-8 shows (A) a specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table for a miss when the number of reserved memories is 0 in time-saving state B (rescue time-saving state), (B) a specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table for a miss when the number of reserved memories is 1 to 3, and (C) a specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table for a jackpot when the number of reserved memories is 0 to 3.

As shown in Figure 11-8 (A), in the fluctuation pattern determination table for misses when the number of reserved memories is 0, 97 determination values are assigned to non-reach A, and 3 determination values are assigned to SP reach D. Also, as shown in Figure 11-8 (B), in the fluctuation pattern determination table for misses when the number of reserved memories is 1 to 3, 97 determination values are assigned to super-shortened non-reach, and 3 determination values are assigned to SP reach D.

On the other hand, as shown in Figure 11-8 (C), in the fluctuation pattern determination table for a jackpot when the number of reserved memories is 0 to 3, 100 determination values are assigned to SP Reach D.

As shown in Figures 11-6 (A) and (B), in the high probability state, when the number of reserved memories is 0, the average time of the variable display time of the variable pattern for a loss that can be determined is approximately 8.2 seconds {((7 s x 95) + (40 s x 2) + (25 s x 3)) ÷ 100 = 8.2}, and when the number of reserved memories is 1 to 3, the average time of the variable display time of the variable pattern for a loss that can be determined is approximately 4.8 seconds {((3 s x 85) + (7 s x 10) + (40 s x 2) + (25 s x 3)) ÷ 100 = 4.8}.

Assuming that the first variable display when the probability of a special state begins has a reserved memory number of 0, and that the 2nd to 110th variable display has a reserved memory number of 1 to 3, the average variable display time for a losing variable pattern that can be determined in the probability of a special state is approximately 4.83 seconds {(8.2 + (4.8 x 109)) ÷ 110 = 4.83}.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-6(C), the average time of the variable display time of the variable pattern for a jackpot that can be determined in the high probability state when the number of reserved memories is 0 to 3 is approximately 51.1 seconds {((22 s x 5) + (55 s x 80) + (40 s x 15)) ÷ 100 = 51.1}, so the average time of the variable display time of the variable pattern for a jackpot that can be determined in the high probability state is approximately 51.1 seconds.

As shown in Figures 11-7 (A) and (B), in time-saving state A, when the number of reserved memories is 0, the average variable display time of the variable pattern for a miss that can be determined is approximately 9.15 seconds {((7 s x 95) + (50 s x 5)) ÷ 100 = 9.15}, and when the number of reserved memories is 1 to 3, the average variable display time of the variable pattern for a miss that can be determined is approximately 5.55 seconds {((3 s x 90) + (7 s x 5) + (50 s x 5)) ÷ 100 = 5.55}.

Assuming that when time-saving state A starts, the first variable display has a pending memory count of 0, and the 2nd to 110th variable displays have a pending memory count of 1 to 3, the average variable display time of the variable display pattern for a miss that can be determined in time-saving state A is approximately 5.58 seconds {(9.15 + (5.55 x 109)) ÷ 110 = 5.58}.

Also, as shown in Figure 11-7 (C), the average variable display time of the variable pattern for a jackpot that can be determined when the number of reserved memories is 0 to 3 in time-saving state A is approximately 62.8 seconds {((22 s x 5) + (55 s x 95)) ÷ 100 = 62.85}.

As shown in Figures 11-8 (A) and (B), in time-saving state B, when the number of reserved memories is 0, the average variable display time of the variable pattern for a miss that can be determined is approximately 7.54 seconds {((7 s x 97) + (25 s x 3)) ÷ 100 = 7.54}, and when the number of reserved memories is 1 to 3, the average variable display time of the variable pattern for a miss that can be determined is approximately 2.205 seconds {((1.5 s x 97) + (25 s x 3)) ÷ 100 = 2.205}.

Assuming that when time-saving state B starts, the first variable display has a pending memory count of 0, and the 2nd to 1100th variable display has a pending memory count of 1 to 3, the average variable display time of the variable display pattern for a miss that can be determined in time-saving state B is approximately 2.2 seconds {(7.54 + (2.205 x 1099)) ÷ 1100 = 2.20985}.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-8 (C), the average time of the variable display time of the variable pattern for a jackpot that can be determined in time-saving state B when the number of reserved memories is 0 to 3 is approximately 40 seconds, so the average time of the variable display time of the variable pattern for a jackpot that can be determined in time-saving state B is approximately 40 seconds.

In this way, when the number of reserved memories is 0, the number of possible variation patterns for a miss is three for the special state, two for the time-saving state A, and two for the time-saving state B. When the number of reserved memories is 1 to 3, the number of possible variation patterns for a miss is four for the special state, three for the time-saving state A, and two for the time-saving state B.

The average variable display time of the determinable losing variation pattern is 4.83 seconds in the guaranteed bonus state, 5.58 seconds in time-saving state A, and 2.2 seconds in time-saving state B.

In addition, when the number of reserved memories is between 0 and 3, the number of jackpot variation patterns that can be determined is three for the special state, two for the time-saving state A, and one for the time-saving state B.

The average variable display time of the determinable jackpot fluctuation pattern is 51.1 seconds in the guaranteed bonus state, 62.8 seconds in time-saving state A, and 40 seconds in time-saving state B.

In other words, the number of types of variable patterns for misses that can be determined decreases in the order of high probability state, time-saving state A, and time-saving state B (high probability state > time-saving state A > time-saving state B), and the average time of the variable display time of the variable patterns for misses that can be determined decreases in the order of high probability state, time-saving state A, and time-saving state B (high probability state > time-saving state A > time-saving state B).

In addition, the types of variable patterns for big wins that can be determined decrease in the order of special probability state, time-saving state A, and time-saving state B (special probability state > time-saving state A > time-saving state B), and the average time of the variable display time of the variable patterns for big wins that can be determined decreases in the order of special probability state, time-saving state A, and time-saving state B (special probability state > time-saving state A > time-saving state B). In this way, the time-saving state B has fewer types of variable patterns and a shorter variable display period than the special probability state and time-saving state A. In other words, a monotonous and efficient variable display is performed.

In addition, the number of types of fluctuation patterns for misses and types of fluctuation patterns for big wins that can be determined is greater in the special state than in the time-saving state A, but the number of types of fluctuation patterns for big wins may be greater in the time-saving state A than in the special state, or may be the same in the special state and the time-saving state A.

The various fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in Figures 11-5 to 11-8 are used in common for the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In particular, in time-saving state B, the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in Figure 11-8 is used in common for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, so that even if the first start winning occurs in time-saving state B, the number of possible fluctuation pattern types that can be determined is smaller than in the probability bonus state or time-saving state A, and the average variable display time is shorter, resulting in a monotonous and efficient variable display.

In addition, different variation pattern determination tables may be used for the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

When a V-winning occurs during a jackpot game state due to a "jackpot A", the game is controlled to a probability variable state in which probability variable control and time-saving control are executed after the jackpot game state ends, similar to "jackpot B" and "jackpot C", so the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11-6. When a V-winning does not occur during a jackpot game state due to a "jackpot B" or "jackpot C", the game is controlled to time-saving state A in which only time-saving control is executed after the jackpot game state ends, similar to "jackpot A", so the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11-7. In other words, the fluctuation pattern determination table does not use a fluctuation pattern determination table according to the jackpot type, but rather uses a fluctuation pattern determination table linked to the state after the jackpot game state ends, since irregular states may occur during the jackpot game state.

In other words, in a gaming machine that can be controlled to a high probability state after the end of a favorable state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) based on the passage of a gaming ball through a specific area (e.g., a V winning hole, etc.) in the jackpot gaming state, if a V winning occurs in the jackpot gaming state where a V winning is possible, the machine is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, while if a V winning does not occur in the jackpot gaming state where a V winning is possible, the machine is controlled to a first time-saving state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, and if a V winning does not occur in the jackpot gaming state where a V winning is difficult, the machine is controlled to a second time-saving state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, in which the first time-saving state and the second time-saving state are a common time-saving state, and it is preferable that the variable display period of 1 in the first time-saving state and the second time-saving state is shorter than the variable display period of 1 in the time-saving state B of this embodiment.

(Fluctuation pattern without reach)
In this embodiment, the variation pattern without a reach ("shortened non-reach A, shortened non-reach B", "ultra shortened non-reach", "non-reach A, non-reach B", "non-SP A, non-SP B") is a variation pattern in which a combination of decorative symbols indicating that the reach is not established after the variable display is started and the variable display result is a "miss" or "jackpot" is stopped and displayed. "Shortened non-reach A, shortened non-reach B", "ultra shortened non-reach", "non-reach A, non-reach B", and "non-SP A, non-SP B" are collectively referred to simply as "non-reach" or "non-reach variation pattern". Incidentally, "non-SP A, non-SP B" is a non-reach variation pattern for a jackpot that is a jackpot without the establishment of a reach or SP reach.

In this embodiment, among the fluctuation patterns not involving a reach, when it is determined to be a "non-reach A" fluctuation pattern, the variable display period is 7000 ms, when it is determined to be a "non-SP via A" fluctuation pattern, the variable display period is 7000 + 15000 ms, when it is determined to be a "non-reach B" fluctuation pattern, the variable display period is 12000 ms, when it is determined to be a "non-SP via B" fluctuation pattern, the variable display period is 12000 + 15000 ms, when it is determined to be a "shortened non-reach A" fluctuation pattern, the variable display period is 3000 ms, when it is determined to be a "shortened non-reach B" fluctuation pattern, the variable display period is 5000 ms, and when it is determined to be an "ultra-shortened non-reach" fluctuation pattern, the variable display period is 1500 ms. Of these, the "super-shortened non-reach" variation pattern is a variation pattern that can only be determined in time-shortened state B, and has a shorter variable display period than any of the variation patterns determined when the game is controlled in other game states in which time-shortened control is executed (time-shortened state A, special probability state).

(Fluctuating pattern with super reach)
In this embodiment, in the variation pattern with the super reach ("SP reach A", "SP reach B", "SP reach C", "SP reach D", "SP reach E"), after the reach state is established, as the SP reach performance, a bowling performance (SP reach A) in which the ally character and the enemy character bowl and notify whether or not the ally character has won the jackpot, and a battle performance (SP reach B to E) in which the ally character and the enemy character battle and notify whether or not the ally character has won the jackpot are executed, and the final display result is fixed and stopped after the bowling performance or the battle performance ends. Here, if the final display result is a "miss", a performance (defeat performance) in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character is executed. On the other hand, if the final display result is a "jackpot", a performance (victory performance) in which the ally character wins against the enemy character is executed, or a performance (defeat performance) in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character is executed, and then a performance (revival performance) in which the ally character revives and wins against the enemy character is executed.

A "variation pattern without a reach" is a variation pattern in which the state of the variable display of the decorative pattern does not become a specified reach state and a variable display result is displayed. This includes a variation pattern in which even if there is a reach tease such as a "reach notice" described below, the final variable display result is displayed without becoming a reach state. Also, a "variation pattern with a super reach" is a variation pattern in which the state of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes a specified reach state, the reach performance develops, and an SP reach performance is executed, and then the display result is displayed.

The Super Reach jackpot variation pattern (SP Reach A to E) also includes a variable display part in which a variable display of decorative symbols is executed, and a post-show performance part in which the number of balls expected to be awarded in the jackpot game state is notified in a specific manner after the victory and revival performances of the variable display part have ended.

The variable display period of the variable display part is different for each type of SP reach A to E: 45,000 ms for SP reach A, 80,000 ms for SP reach B, 40,000 ms for SP reach C, 25,000 ms for SP reach D, and 50,000 ms for SP reach E. On the other hand, the execution period of the post-performance part is 15,000 ms, which is the same for SP reaches A to E. In this embodiment, the post-performance part is assigned a predetermined period of time (for example, 15,000 ms) in the variable display period, but the predetermined period may be different depending on the type of SP reach. In addition, a fanfare period during a jackpot game state may be assigned to the post-performance part.

In this embodiment, all fluctuation patterns involving a reach are super reach fluctuation patterns, and an example is given of a form in which a normal reach fluctuation pattern is not set, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a normal reach fluctuation pattern may also be set.

(Performance control command)
FIG. 11-9(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the performance control command in this embodiment. The performance control command is, for example, a two-byte configuration, with the first byte indicating MODE (classification of command) and the second byte indicating EXT (type of command). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is set to "0". Note that the command form shown in FIG. 11-9(A) is only an example, and other command forms may be used. Also, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 11-9(A), command 8001H is a first variable display start command that specifies the start of variable display in a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variable display start command that specifies the start of variable display in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. Command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command that specifies the variation pattern (variation time) of the decorative symbols etc. that are variably displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that is set according to the contents of the instruction by the performance control command. In addition, in the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the specified variation pattern etc.

Command 8C00H is a variable display result specification command, which is a presentation control command that specifies a variable display result such as a special pattern or a decorative pattern. In the variable display result specification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-9 (B), different EXT data is set depending on the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result is a "miss" or a "jackpot" ("miss with time reduction"), and the determination result (jackpot type determination result) of which of several types of jackpot type should be used if the variable display result is a "jackpot."

For example, as shown in FIG. 11-9(B), command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command in which the variable display result is "miss". Command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command that notifies the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot A". Command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command that notifies the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot B". Command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command that notifies the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot C".

Command 8FXXH is a pattern confirmation command that stops (confirms) the variable display of decorative patterns in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, and specifies the pattern confirmation period until the next variable display begins.

For example, as shown in FIG. 11-9 (C), command 8F00H is a pattern determination command A that ends the variation of the special pattern and sets the pattern determination period to 0.5 seconds. Command 8F01H is a pattern determination command B that ends the variation of the special pattern and sets the pattern determination period to 20 seconds.

In this embodiment, (i) when the rescue time reduction is reached after the RAM clear process is executed, and (ii) when the rescue time reduction is reached after 900 variable displays after a big win, a pattern determination command with different EXT data set is transmitted in the rescue time reduction reaching variation. Specifically, (i) when the rescue time reduction is reached after the RAM clear process is executed, a pattern determination A command is transmitted in which the pattern determination period is 0.5 seconds in the rescue time reduction reaching variation. Also, (ii) when the rescue time reduction is reached after 900 variable displays after a big win, a pattern determination B command is transmitted in which the pattern determination period is 20 seconds in the rescue time reduction reaching variation.

Command 95XXH is a game state designation command that designates the current game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set depending on the current game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, command 9500H is a first game state designation command corresponding to a game state in which time-saving control is not performed (low base state, normal state), and command 9501H is a second game state designation command corresponding to a game state in which time-saving control is performed (high base state, time-saving state).

Command E1XXH is a remaining time-saving count notification command that notifies the number of remaining time-saving control times in the time-saving state excluding rescue time-saving (time-saving state A). Command E2XXH is a remaining chance-of-chance-number notification command that notifies the number of remaining chance-of-chance-control times in the chance-of-chance-chance state.

Command F100H is a right-hit LED on notification command that notifies the right-hit LED069SG031 to light up. Command F101H is a right-hit LED off notification command that notifies the right-hit LED069SG031 to light up.

Command 91XXH is a command to specify the number of times rescue time-saving is performed upon recovery, and is a performance control command that converts the value of the rescue time-saving counter to a hexadecimal number and specifies it when the power is restored. With the command to specify the number of times rescue time-saving is performed upon recovery, different EXT data is set according to each digit (first, second, third, fourth digit) of the value of the rescue time-saving counter when the power is restored (a four-digit value), as shown in FIG. 11-9 (D), for example.

For example, as shown in FIG. 11-9 (D), commands 9100H to 910FH are recovery time reduction number specification 1 commands that specify the first digit of the value of the recovery time reduction number. Commands 9110H to 911FH are recovery time reduction number specification 2 commands that specify the second digit of the value of the recovery time reduction number. Commands 9130H to 913FH are recovery time reduction number specification 3 commands that specify the third digit of the value of the recovery time reduction number. Commands 9140H to 914FH are recovery time reduction number specification 4 commands that specify the fourth digit of the value of the recovery time reduction number.

Command 94XXH is a rescue time reduction count designation command, which is a presentation control command that designates the remaining number of variable display times (126 times or less) until rescue time reduction occurs. With the rescue time reduction count designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-9 (E), different EXT data is set according to the remaining number of variable display times (126 times or less) until rescue time reduction occurs.

For example, as shown in FIG. 11-9 (E), command 9400H is a rescue time reduction count A designation command, which specifies that the rescue time reduction has been reached. Command 9401H is a rescue time reduction count B designation command, which specifies that 1 to 125 times remain until the rescue time reduction is reached. Command 947EH is a rescue time reduction count C designation command, which specifies that 126 times remain until the rescue time reduction is reached. Command 947FH is a rescue time reduction count D designation command, which specifies that 127 or more times remain until the rescue time reduction is reached.

Command 96XXH is a rescue time reduction number 2 designation command, which is a performance control command that designates the remaining number of variable displays (in units of 100) until the rescue time reduction occurs. In the rescue time reduction number 2 designation command, for example, a value corresponding to the remaining number of variable displays (in units of 100) until the rescue time reduction occurs is set in the EXT data of the rescue time reduction number 2 designation command. For example, if the remaining number of variable displays until the rescue time reduction occurs is 100, command 9601H is sent as the rescue time reduction number 2 designation command, and if the remaining number of variable displays is 700, command 9607H is sent as the rescue time reduction number 1 designation command. Command 9F00(H) is a customer waiting demonstration display designation command that designates a customer waiting demonstration.

(Game control main processing)
11-10 is a flowchart showing the game control main process in this embodiment. In this example, the processes in steps S1 to S7, S8 to S9, and S10 to S12 are the same as those shown in FIG.

In this example, when a performance control command to restore power from a power outage is sent in step S7, the CPU 103 checks the value of a rescue time reduction counter for counting the number of variable displays remaining until the rescue time reduction occurs, sets the current rescue time reduction counter value converted to a hexadecimal number, and controls the sending of a rescue time reduction number designation command upon recovery to the performance control CPU 120 (step 069SGS0013).

Next, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the current value of the rescue time reduction counter and controls to send a rescue time reduction number designation command to the performance control CPU 120 (step 069SGS0014). For example, if the current value of the rescue time reduction counter is between 1 and 125 times, the CPU 103 controls to send command 9401H as the rescue time reduction number designation command. Therefore, in this example, if the RAM clear process is not performed when the gaming machine is turned on and the recovery process is performed, the rescue time reduction number designation command is sent and the remaining number of variable display times until the current rescue time reduction is notified.

In this example, when power is restored after a power outage, a command to specify the number of times to shorten the time for recovery and a command to specify the number of times to shorten the time for recovery are sent separately from the command at the time of recovery, but this is not limited to the above. For example, the EXT data of the command at the time of recovery (e.g., a command to specify power on) sent in step S7 may be configured to be set to a value corresponding to the number of times remaining until the time for recovery is shortened, and then sent.

In addition, when a RAM clear is requested in step S3, when there is no backup data in step S4, or when an abnormality is detected in the backup RAM in step S5, a clear process is performed on the area including the area of the rescue time reduction counter in the initialization process of step S8.

Also, when the CPU 103 transmits a presentation control command instructing initialization in step S9, it sets the rescue time reduction counter to "900" (step 069SGS0015). Therefore, in this example, if the RAM clear process is executed when the gaming machine is powered on, the rescue time reduction counter is set to "900". That is, in this example, if the RAM clear process is executed when the gaming machine is powered on and a jackpot is not generated even after 900 variable displays are executed, rescue time reduction is performed and the time reduction state B is controlled. Note that, in this example, since the presentation control command instructing initialization transmitted in step S9 corresponds to the initial value ("900") set in the rescue time reduction counter, the CPU 103 can also specify the initial value to be set in the rescue time reduction counter based on the transmission of the presentation control command instructing initialization.

Next, the CPU 103 checks the value of the rescue time reduction counter (which is "900" in this example), converts the current value of the rescue time reduction counter into a hexadecimal number, sets the value, and transmits a recovery time reduction count designation command to the performance control CPU 120 (step 069SGS0016).

In this way, the rescue time reduction counter is set before the timer interrupt process, which is the game progress process, is executed, so that the variable display does not start before the rescue time reduction counter is set, and the number of times until the rescue time reduction can be reliably managed.

In this example, the rescue time reduction counter is initially set to "900" when the RAM clear process is executed when the gaming machine is powered on, but this is not the only option, and the rescue time reduction counter may not be initially set when the RAM clear process is executed. If configured in this way, gameplay can be started from the continuation of the value of the rescue time reduction counter from the previous day, reducing the amount of investment required to reach the rescue time reduction, and the configuration can be such that it is not disadvantageous to the player.

In addition, when configured as described above, the system may be configured so that the initial setting of the rescue time reduction counter is not performed only when the clear switch is detected to be on (step S3; Yes) and the RAM clear process is performed, and the initial setting of the rescue time reduction counter is performed when a RAM abnormality is detected (steps S4, S5; No) and the RAM clear process is performed.

(Time-saving flag, chance flag)
In this embodiment, when any of the conditions for controlling to the time-saving state is satisfied, the time-saving flag can be set. The time-saving flag includes a time-saving flag A and a time-saving flag B. In the following description, erasing (or clearing) the flag may be described as resetting the flag.

The time-saving flag A is set when the game is controlled to the time-saving state A via the jackpot A. This time-saving flag A is set when the jackpot game state of the jackpot A ends, and is cleared when the time-saving state A ends (when a jackpot occurs during the time-saving state A, or when the 110 times of time-saving control end and the game is controlled to the normal state).

The time-saving flag B is set when the game is in the time-saving state B controlled via the rescue time-saving function. This time-saving flag B is set when 900 variable displays that do not result in a jackpot pattern have been executed since the RAM was cleared, or when 900 variable displays that do not result in a jackpot pattern have been executed in a low probability state after the jackpot game state ends, and is erased when the time-saving state B ends (when a jackpot occurs during the time-saving state B, when the time-saving control ends after 1100 times and the game is controlled to the normal state, etc.).

The high probability flag is set when the game is controlled to the high probability state. In this embodiment, if a V is won in the first round of a jackpot game, the game state is controlled to the high probability state when the jackpot game ends, and the high probability flag is set accordingly. This high probability flag is erased when the high probability state ends (when a jackpot occurs during the high probability state, when the 110th high probability control is executed and the game is controlled to the normal state, etc.). For example, the high probability flag is erased when step 069SGS69A in FIG. 11-12 described later is judged as YES, based on the fact that it is the 110th time since the variable display has been controlled to the high probability state.

(Special pattern normal processing)
11-11 and 11-12 are flow charts showing the normal special symbol processing (step S110) in the special symbol processing. In the normal special symbol processing, the CPU 103 checks the value of the total reserved memory number (step 069SGS51). Specifically, the count value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total number of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is checked. If the total reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 103 checks whether the second reserved memory number is 0 (step 069SGS52). Specifically, the CPU 103 checks whether the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the second reserved memory number is 0. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 103 sets data indicating "second" to the special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol processing is being performed for the first special symbol or the second special symbol) (step 069SGS53). If the second reserved memory count is 0 (i.e., if only the first reserved memory count is accumulated), the CPU 103 sets data indicating "first" to the special pattern pointer (step 069SGS54).

In this embodiment, the processing of steps 069SGS52 to S54 is executed, so that the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is controlled to be satisfied with priority over the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

In addition, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment shown in this example, and may be configured to execute the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol in the order in which the game balls enter the first start winning slot and the second start winning slot, for example.

Next, the CPU 103 reads out the random number values stored in the storage area in the RAM 102 corresponding to the reserved memory number=1 indicated by the special symbol pointer, and stores them in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102 (step 069SGS55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 reads out the random number values stored in the storage area in the first reserved memory number buffer corresponding to the first reserved memory number=1, and stores them in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102. Also, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 103 reads out the random number values stored in the storage area in the second reserved memory number buffer corresponding to the second reserved memory number=1, and stores them in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102.

Then, the CPU 103 subtracts one from the count value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special pattern pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step 069SGS56). Specifically, when the special pattern pointer indicates "first," the CPU 103 subtracts one from the count value of the first reserved memory number counter, and shifts the contents of each storage area in the first reserved memory number buffer. Also, when the special pattern pointer indicates "second," the CPU 103 subtracts one from the count value of the second reserved memory number counter, and shifts the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory number buffer.

In other words, when the special symbol pointer indicates "1st", the CPU 103 stores each random number stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 102 in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n-1. Also, when the special symbol pointer indicates "2nd", the CPU 103 stores each random number stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 102 in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n-1.

Therefore, the order in which the random numbers stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to each first pending memory number (or each second pending memory number) are extracted always matches the order of the first pending memory number (or second pending memory number) = 1, 2, 3, 4.

Then, the CPU 103 reduces the value of the combined pending memory count by 1. That is, the count value of the combined pending memory count counter is decremented by 1 (step 069SGS57). The CPU 103 stores the value of the combined pending memory count counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a specified area of the RAM 102.

Next, the CPU 103 reads the random number for hit determination from the random number buffer area (step 069SGS61) and executes the jackpot determination module (step 069SGS62). In this case, the CPU 103 reads the random number for hit determination extracted in the start winning determination process (step S101) and stored in advance in the first reserved memory buffer or the second reserved memory buffer, and performs a jackpot determination. The jackpot determination module is a program that executes a process to compare a predetermined jackpot determination value with the random number for hit determination, and decides that a jackpot has occurred if they match. In other words, it is a program that executes a jackpot determination process. In this case, if the probability variable flag indicating that the jackpot state is in a probability variable state is not set (if the state is in a low probability state), the CPU 103 performs a jackpot determination using a jackpot determination value for low probability. Also, if the probability variable flag is set (if the state is in a high probability state), the CPU 103 performs a jackpot determination using a jackpot determination value for high probability. When the value of the random number for determining a win matches any of the jackpot determination values, the CPU 103 determines that the special symbol is a jackpot.

If it is determined that a jackpot has been reached (step 069SGS63; Yes), the CPU 103 sets a jackpot flag indicating that a jackpot has been reached (step 069SGS64). The CPU 103 then determines the type of jackpot to be the type (jackpot A, jackpot B, or jackpot C) that corresponds to the value that matches the value of the type-determining random number stored in the random number buffer area (step 069SGS65). In this case, the CPU 103 reads out the type-determining random number extracted in the start winning determination process (step S101) and stored in advance in the first reserved memory buffer or the second reserved memory buffer, and determines the type of jackpot. Then, the process proceeds to step 069SGS70. On the other hand, if it is not determined that a jackpot has been reached (step 069SGS63; No), the process proceeds to step 069SGS66.

In this example, by performing normal special pattern processing, a rescue time-saving condition (reducing the value of the rescue time-saving counter to "0") can occur to control to rescue time-saving regardless of the variable display result (jackpot, miss). In this example, the time-saving state A is entered based on a jackpot A being reached, and the time-saving state B is entered based on the fact that no next jackpot has occurred even after a predetermined number of variable displays (900 in this example) have ended, but it is assumed that the variable display result of the variable display for which the rescue time-saving condition is met will be a jackpot. Therefore, when the variable display result of the variable display for which the rescue time-saving condition is met is a jackpot, the system is configured to control to time-saving state A based on a jackpot being reached.

Next, the CPU 103 checks whether the value of the time-saving counter for counting the number of times the variable display is executed during the time-saving state is 0 (step 069SGS66). If the value of the time-saving counter is not 0, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the time-saving counter (step 069SGS67), and checks whether the value of the time-saving counter after the subtraction is 0 (step 069SGS68). If the value of the time-saving counter after the subtraction is 0, the CPU 103 sets a time-saving end flag indicating that the time-saving state will end when the variable display ends (step 069SGS69).

In this example, steps 069SGS66 to 069SGSS69 are executed to perform the subtraction process of the time-saving counter before the count process of the variable display number until the rescue time-saving after step 069SGS71, but the processing is not limited to this. For example, the subtraction process of the time-saving counter may be executed after the count process of the variable display number until the rescue time-saving after step 069SGS71. In this case, for example, in the case of a variable display that is a rescue time-saving, if the subtraction process is executed after setting the time-saving counter to "110" (see step 069SGS172), the value of the time-saving counter will be subtracted by 1 extra, so in the case of a variable display that is a rescue time-saving, the value of the time-saving counter may be added by 1 again after the subtraction process. Also, the time-saving counter may be set to "111", which is 1 more than the previous value.

Then, the CPU 103 checks whether the high probability flag is set (step 069SGS69A). If the high probability flag is set (i.e., the game is in a high probability state), the process proceeds to step 069SGS84. In this example, the process of step 069SGS69A is executed, and if the game is in a high probability state, the process of steps 069SGS70 and after (particularly the process of step 069SGSS71) is not executed. Therefore, even if a variable display is executed when the game state is in a high probability state (in this example, during Extreme Battle Rush), the value of the rescue time reduction counter is not decremented. If the high probability flag is not set (i.e., the game is not in a high probability state), the process proceeds to step 069SGSS70.

In this embodiment, when the high probability flag is set, the process proceeds to step 069SGSS84 without executing the processes after step 069SGSS70. However, this is not limited to the above. When the high probability flag is set, the process proceeds to step 069SGSS70, but the process of step 069SGSS71 may not be executed. In other words, the value of the rescue time reduction counter is not updated, but a rescue time reduction number designation command or rescue time reduction number 2 designation command corresponding to the value of the unupdated rescue time reduction counter may be sent.

Next, the CPU 103 judges whether the value of the rescue time reduction counter is 0 (step 069SGS70; Yes). If the value of the rescue time reduction counter is 0 (step 069SGS70; Yes), the process proceeds to step 069SGS84. If the value of the rescue time reduction counter is 0 at this point, this is a timing after the game has already been controlled to the time reduction state (time reduction state B) via the rescue time reduction (a timing when the game is controlled to the time reduction state B, or when the game is controlled to the normal state after 1100 fluctuations in the time reduction state B), and a jackpot, which is the trigger for setting the rescue time reduction counter to 900, has not occurred. Also, if the value of the rescue time reduction counter is not 0 (step 069SGS70; No), the value of the rescue time reduction counter is decremented by 1 (step 069SGS71). Also, in this example, by executing the processing of step 069SGS71, the value of the rescue time reduction counter is updated uniformly regardless of whether the variable display of the first special pattern is executed or the variable display of the second special pattern is executed.

Next, the CPU 103 checks whether the value of the rescue time reduction counter after subtraction is 127 or more (step 069SGS72). If the value of the rescue time reduction counter after subtraction is 126 or less (step 069SGS72; No), the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the value of the rescue time reduction counter to the EXT data and controls the transmission of a rescue time reduction number designation command to the performance control CPU 120 (step 069SGS73). For example, if the value of the rescue time reduction counter is 1, the CPU 103 controls the transmission of command 9401H as the rescue time reduction number designation command. Also, if the value of the rescue time reduction counter is 126, the CPU 103 controls the transmission of command 947EH as the rescue time reduction number designation command.

Next, the CPU 103 checks whether the value of the rescue time reduction counter after subtraction is 0 (step 069SGS74). If the value of the rescue time reduction counter after subtraction is not 0, the process proceeds to step 069SGS84. If the value of the rescue time reduction counter after subtraction is 0, the CPU 103 sets a rescue time reduction determination flag indicating that the rescue time reduction has occurred and that control will be made to time reduction state B at the end of the fluctuation (step 069SGS75). Then, the process proceeds to step 069SGS84.

On the other hand, if the value of the rescue time reduction counter after subtraction is 127 or more (step 069SGS72; Yes), the CPU 103 sets 7FH uniformly as the EXT data and controls to send the command 957FH as the rescue time reduction number designation command to the performance control CPU 120 (step 069SGS76). Next, the CPU 103 checks whether the remaining variable display number until the rescue time reduction is a number in units of 100 (in this example, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, or 800) (step 069SGS77). Note that whether the remaining variable display number until the rescue time reduction is a number in units of 100 can be determined by checking the value of the rescue time reduction counter. If the remaining variable display count until the rescue time reduction is in units of 100, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the value of the rescue time reduction counter in the EXT data and controls the transmission of a rescue time reduction count 2 designation command to the performance control CPU 120 (step 069SGS78). For example, if the value of the rescue time reduction counter is 100, the CPU 103 controls the transmission of command 9601H as the rescue time reduction count 2 designation command. Also, if the value of the rescue time reduction counter is 800, the CPU 103 controls the transmission of command 9608H as the rescue time reduction count 2 designation command. Then, the process proceeds to step 069SGS84.

In this example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103) counts the number of variable displays remaining until the rescue time reduction and transmits a rescue time reduction number designation command or a rescue time reduction number 2 designation command, but this is not limited to the above. For example, the presentation control CPU 120 may be configured to count the number of variable displays remaining until the rescue time reduction and execute the teasing presentation or countdown presentation described below.

In addition, for example, if the rescue time reduction counter is set (set to "900") at the time of the rescue time reduction so that rescue time reductions can occur continuously, the rescue time reduction number designation command or rescue time reduction number 2 designation command may be sent only the first time the rescue time reduction occurs, and the rescue time reduction number designation command or rescue time reduction number 2 designation command may not be sent the second or subsequent time the rescue time reduction occurs.

Next, the CPU 103 determines the stopping pattern of the special pattern according to the result of the determination of the jackpot type (step 069SGS84). In this case, for example, if it is determined to be a jackpot A, the stopping pattern of the special pattern is determined to be "2", if it is determined to be a jackpot B, the stopping pattern of the special pattern is determined to be "3", if it is determined to be a jackpot C, the stopping pattern of the special pattern is determined to be "7", and if it is determined to be a miss, the stopping pattern of the special pattern is determined to be "-". The CPU 103 also stores the determined stopping pattern of the special pattern in a stopping pattern storage area provided in the RAM 102 (step 069SGS85).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special pattern process flag to a value corresponding to the variable pattern setting process (step S111) (step 069SGS86).

(Special symbol stop processing)
11-13 and 11-14 are flow charts showing the special symbol stop process (step S113) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 first subtracts 1 from the value of the symbol determination period timer (step 069SGS131), and checks whether the value of the symbol determination period timer after subtraction is 0 (step 069SGS132).

If the value of the pattern determination period timer after subtraction is not 0 (i.e., the determined display period of the stopped pattern of the first special pattern or the second special pattern has not yet ended), the special pattern stop process ends. If the value of the pattern determination period timer after subtraction is 0 (i.e., the determined display period of the stopped pattern of the first special pattern or the second special pattern has ended), the CPU 103 checks whether the jackpot flag is set (step 069SGS133). If the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 103 clears the probability change flag, time-saving flag A, time-saving flag B, rescue time-saving decision flag, and the time-saving count counter for counting the number of times the variable display is executed during the time-saving state (step 069SGS134).

Next, the CPU 103 sets the rescue time reduction counter to "900" (step 069SGS135). Therefore, in this example, the rescue time reduction counter is set to "900" in response to a jackpot, and if the next jackpot does not occur even after 900 variable displays are executed in the low probability state after the jackpot game ends, the rescue time reduction will occur and the game will be controlled to time reduction state B.

In this example, by executing the processing of step 069SGS135, when a jackpot is hit, the rescue time reduction counter is set to "900" at the start of the fanfare period of the jackpot to initialize it, but this is not the only possible embodiment. For example, the rescue time reduction counter may be set to "900" during a round of jackpot play, or may be configured to be initially set to "900" at the start or end of the ending period of the jackpot play.

Next, the CPU 103 performs control to start lighting the right hit lamp 069SG132 (step 069SGS136). The CPU 103 also performs control to send a right hit LED lighting notification command to the performance control CPU 120 to notify the lighting of the right hit LED 069SG031 (step 069SGS137).

Next, the CPU 103 controls the transmission of a jackpot start command to the performance control CPU 120 (step 069SGS138). Next, the CPU 103 sets a timer for time before the large prize opening to measure the time before the large prize opening (fanfare time) until the first large prize opening 069SG007A and the second large prize opening 069SG007B are controlled to be open (step 069SGS139). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot opening pre-processing (step S144) (step 069SGS140).

If the jackpot flag is not set (step 069SGS133; No), the CPU 103 checks whether the rescue time-shortening determination flag is set (step 069SGS170). If the rescue time-shortening determination flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the rescue time-shortening determination flag (step 069SGS171), and if it is set, sets the time-shortening flag B and controls the game to the time-shortening state (step 069SGS171A). Then, the time-shortening count counter is set to "1100" (step 069SGS172).

The CPU 103 also controls the transmission of a time-saving state B designation command to the performance control CPU 120 (step 069SGS174). The CPU 103 also controls the start of illumination of the right hit lamp 069SG132 (step 069SGS174A), and controls the transmission of a right hit LED illumination notification command to the performance control CPU 120 notifying illumination of the right hit LED 069SG031 (step 069SGS174B). Then, the process proceeds to step 069SGS175.

In this example, when the rescue time reduction occurs, the game is simply controlled to the time reduction state B, and the rescue time reduction counter is not set, but this is not the only possible embodiment. For example, the game may be configured to control to the time reduction state B when the rescue time reduction occurs, and also to set the rescue time reduction counter (set to "900"). With this configuration, it becomes possible to continuously generate rescue time reductions, and once a rescue time reduction occurs, the game can be configured to continue the time reduction state until a jackpot occurs.

In addition, in this example, the rescue time reduction counter is set to "900", and the value of the rescue time reduction counter is subtracted by one each time a variable display is executed, and a rescue time reduction occurs when the value of the rescue time reduction counter becomes "0", but this is not limited to the above. For example, the rescue time reduction counter may be set to "0", and the value of the rescue time reduction counter may be added by one each time a variable display is executed, and a rescue time reduction occurs when the value of the rescue time reduction counter becomes "900".

In this example, the process of step 069SGS172 is executed to set the number of time-saving times to 1100, which is greater than the number of variable display times (900) until a rescue time-saving time is generated, but this is not limited to the above. For example, the time-saving time counter may be set to a value equal to or less than "900" in step 069SGS172.

In addition, in step 069SGS172, the time-saving counter may be configured to be able to set values corresponding to multiple types of time-saving times. For example, the time-saving counter may be configured to be set to "110" if a rescue time-saving is performed the first time, and to be set to "1100" if a rescue time-saving is performed the second time.

Also, for example, the number of time-saving times may be determined by performing a lottery process based on random numbers, and in step 069SGS172, a value corresponding to the number of time-saving times determined by the lottery process may be set in the time-saving times counter. In this case, for example, the number of time-saving times may be determined to be 110 times with a 10% probability, and 1100 times with a 90% probability. Also, when the number of time-saving times is determined by a lottery process, the number of time-saving times may be determined by using the type-determining random numbers used to determine the jackpot type and the time-saving time type, or the number of time-saving times may be determined by using a dedicated random number.

If the rescue time-saving determination flag is not set in step 069SGS170, the CPU 103 checks whether the time-saving end flag is set (step 069SGS141). If the time-saving end flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the time-saving end flag (step 069SGS142).

Next, the CPU 103 resets any of the time-saving flags that have been set (either time-saving flag A or B) and ends the time-saving state (step 069SGS145). Then, the CPU 103 performs control to end the illumination of the right-hit lamp 069SG132 (step 069SGS150). The CPU 103 also performs control to send a right-hit LED off notification command to the performance control CPU 120 to notify the right-hit LED 069SG031 that it has been turned off (step 069SGS151). The CPU 103 also performs control to send a normal state designation command (a type of game state designation command) to the performance control CPU 120 (step 069SGS152). Then, the process proceeds to step 069SGS175.

In this example, the process of steps 069SGS141 to S152 is executed to transition to the normal state at the end of the pattern determination period during the final time-saving fluctuation and to end the right-hit notification, but this is not limited to the above. For example, the system may be configured to transition to the normal state and end the right-hit notification at the start of the fluctuation or the start of the pattern determination period during the final time-saving fluctuation.

Also, if the time-saving end flag is not set in step 069SGS141 (step 069SGS141; No), the process proceeds to step 069SGS175.

In step 069SGS175, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special pattern process flag to a value corresponding to the normal special pattern processing (step S110) (step 069SGS175).

(state transition)
Next, state transitions in this embodiment will be described below. Figures 11-15 are state transition diagrams for explaining state transitions in this embodiment.

As shown in Figure 11-15, in the normal state (low probability/low base state), if a jackpot B occurs and the game ball passes through the high probability region, the game is controlled to the high probability state, and if a jackpot A occurs, the game is controlled to the time-saving state A (time-saving state via jackpot (low probability/high base state)). Although not shown, even if a jackpot B occurs but the game ball does not pass through the high probability region, the game is also controlled to the time-saving state A (time-saving state via jackpot). Also, even if it is a miss, if the rescue time-saving state is activated ((P) (P-1) after the RAM clear process or (P-2) after the end of the high probability state, when the variable display count reaches 900 without the next jackpot occurring, or (Q) (Q-1) after the end of 110 variable displays in time-saving state A, when the variable display count reaches 790 without the next jackpot occurring), it will be controlled to time-saving state B (time-saving state via rescue time-saving state (low probability/high base state)).

Also, as shown in Figure 11-15, in the probability variable state (high probability/high base state), if either jackpot B or jackpot C occurs and the game ball passes through the probability variable area, the game will be controlled to the probability variable state again. Although not shown, if either jackpot B or jackpot C occurs and the game ball does not pass through the probability variable area, the game will be controlled to the time-saving state A (time-saving state via jackpot).

Also, as shown in FIG. 11-15, in time-saving state A (low probability/high base state), if either jackpot B or jackpot C occurs and the game ball passes through the probability variable area, the state is controlled to the probability variable state. Although not shown, if either jackpot B or jackpot C occurs and the game ball does not pass through the probability variable area, the state is controlled back to time-saving state A (time-saving state via jackpot). Also, in time-saving state A, if 110 variable displays end without a jackpot occurring, the state is controlled to the normal state.

Also, as shown in Figure 11-15, in time-saving state B (low probability/high base state), if either jackpot B or jackpot C occurs and the game ball passes through the probability variable area, the state is controlled to the probability variable state. Although not shown, if either jackpot B or jackpot C occurs and the game ball does not pass through the probability variable area, the state is controlled back to time-saving state A (time-saving state via jackpot). Also, in time-saving state B, if 1,100 variable displays end without a jackpot occurring, the state is controlled to the normal state. Furthermore, even if it is a miss, if the rescue time-saving state is entered ((P) (P-1) after the RAM clear process or (P-2) after the end of the special probability state, when the variable display count reaches 900 without the next jackpot occurring, or (Q) (Q-1) after the end of 110 variable displays in the time-saving state A, when the variable display count reaches 790 without the next jackpot occurring), the game will be controlled to time-saving state B (time-saving state via rescue time-saving state).

In this example, if a jackpot occurs during time-saving state B and the game ball does not enter the special probability area, the game will always transition to time-saving state A, but this control mode is not limited to this. For example, the current remaining number of time-saving times may be compared with the number of time-saving times that would occur if the game ball did not enter the special probability area (110 times in this example), and if the current remaining number of time-saving times is greater, the game may be configured to continue in the current time-saving state B.

In this example, although it is possible to execute a variable display of the first special symbol during the time-saving state or the probability of a special bonus state, this would be disadvantageous to the player, so the state transition is explained without assuming that the variable display of the first special symbol will be executed during the time-saving state or the probability of a special bonus state.

(Explanation of Yu-Time)
Next, the characteristics of "Yu-Time", which is the time-saving state B (relief time-saving state) in this embodiment, will be explained based on Fig. 11-16 to Fig. 11-18. Fig. 11-16 shows an example of the case where "Yu-Time" is not installed, with (A1) and (A2), and shows an example of the case where "Yu-Time" is installed, with (B1) and (B2). Fig. 11-17 shows an example of deviation fluctuation in the normal state, with (A) to (D). Fig. 11-18 shows an explanatory diagram of Yu-Time in which the fluctuation efficiency is the same as in the normal state, with (E1) and (E2), and (F1) to (F4) showing the Yu-Time of this case in which the fluctuation efficiency is higher than in the normal state. Note that, for the convenience of explaining the characteristics of "Yu-Time", explanations will be given using explanatory images different from the performance images explained below in Fig. 11-16 to Fig. 11-18.

First, in the case of a pachinko game machine not equipped with the "Yu-Time" of this embodiment, for example, as shown in Fig. 11-16 (A1) (A2), even if the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 900 times when the jackpot probability is about 1/300, which is about three times the jackpot probability denominator) without being controlled to a jackpot in the low probability state (for example, normal state (low probability/low base state)) after the jackpot ends, it will not be controlled to "Yu-Time", that is, the time-saving state. Since the player is already stuck at about three times the jackpot probability denominator at this point, the player continues playing without a jackpot for a long time and is making a lot of investment. However, this normal state (low probability/low base state) continues until a jackpot occurs, and further investment is required, which may significantly reduce the player's motivation to play.

On the other hand, in the case of a pachinko game machine equipped with the "Yu-Time" of this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 11-16 (B1) (B2), after the end of a jackpot, if the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (e.g., about 2.5 to 3 times the jackpot probability denominator) without being controlled to a jackpot in a low probability state (e.g., normal state (low probability/low base state)), the machine will enter "Yu-Time" and be controlled to time-saving state B for a specific number of variable displays (e.g., 1100 times, or up to about 3.8 times the jackpot probability denominator). At this point, the player is already stuck at about three times the jackpot probability, so he or she has been playing for a long time without a jackpot, and has invested a lot. However, by being controlled to "Yu-Time", that is, time-saving state B, additional investment is suppressed and the possibility of a jackpot occurring increases, so a decrease in motivation to play can be suppressed.

Also, as shown in Figures 11-17 (A) to (D), the player continues playing (is "addicted") without winning a jackpot during the period from the end of the jackpot until control is given to the "Yu-Time", and during that period various preview effects are executed, hyping the player up. In addition, when the variable display reaches 900 times, for example, when the variable display is executed the first number of times (e.g., 105 times) after the end of the jackpot (see FIG. 11-17(A)), when the variable display is executed the second number of times (e.g., 213 times) (see FIG. 11-17(B)), when the variable display is executed the third number of times (e.g., 506 times) (see FIG. 11-17(C)), when the variable display is executed the fourth number of times (e.g., 882 times) (see FIG. 11-17(D)), at least an effect with a high expectation of a jackpot, such as an SP reach (e.g., the "super hot" SP reach effect), is executed a certain number of times, and since these SP reach effects continue to fail, it is highly likely that the player will feel quite depressed.

As shown in Figure 11-18 (E1) (E2), even if the "Yu-Time" (time-saving state B) is finally controlled after 900 variable displays, if this time-saving state B is in a state with low variable efficiency such as the normal state (low probability/low base state), the number of wasted shots will increase, leading to further investment and prolonged play. Also, since the SP reach effects are all missed in the 900 variable displays, which is quite depressing, the desire to play will decrease if provocative effects occur frequently in "Yu-Time".

As shown in Fig. 11-18 (F1) to (F4), the "Yu-Time" (time-saving state B) of this embodiment is a time-saving state in which the variable efficiency is higher than the normal state (low probability/low base state), so that the player can continue playing while suppressing additional investment. In addition, the time-saving control executes the variable display a specific number of times (for example, 1100 times, which is a maximum of about 3.8 times the probability of a jackpot), so that the probability of being controlled to a jackpot during the period controlled in the time-saving state B is high (for example, about 97%), so that the player can play with peace of mind. For example, if the jackpot probability is 1/319.9, the probability of not winning a jackpot with one variable display is about 99% {(319.9-1)÷319.9=0.996874}, and the probability of not winning a jackpot within 1100 spins is about 3% (0.996874^1100=0.031937). Therefore, the probability of hitting the jackpot within 1,100 spins is approximately 97% (1 - 0.031937 = 0.968063).

In addition, in "Yu-Time", the variable display period of the selected variable pattern is short, so the variable efficiency is higher than in other time-saving states, and therefore there is a high possibility that the miss variable display will be efficiently consumed and a jackpot will be won in a short period of time, and a right-hit play will result in a jackpot in the second special game, so it is an advantageous state in which there is a high possibility that a jackpot advantageous to the player (for example, jackpot B or jackpot C) will be awarded. In addition, since it is difficult to execute the preview performance and SP reach performance described below, and there are few opportunities to be aroused by miss performance, it is possible to suitably suppress a decrease in motivation to play. In other words, unlike the game state for waiting for the next jackpot while enjoying the performance, such as the probability change state and time-saving state A, the "Yu-Time" of this embodiment is a game state in which efficiently consuming the miss variation and winning the next jackpot is prioritized over enjoying the performance. Details of the "Yu-Time" (time-saving state B) of this embodiment will be explained below.

(Battle Rush)
In this embodiment, when the time-saving state A is controlled via the big win A, the presentation mode is controlled to "Battle Rush". FIG. 11-19(A) is a diagram showing a presentation example in the image display device 5 when the presentation mode is controlled to "Battle Rush".

As shown in FIG. 11-19 (A1), when the game state is controlled to a low probability/high base state (time-saving state A) and the value of the time-saving count counter is 0 to 110, the second background image 069SG320 showing an evening cityscape is displayed as a background image for the decorative pattern, corresponding to the presentation mode being "Battle Rush", and a presentation mode display 069SG221 consisting of the characters "BATTLE RUSH" is displayed at the top of the screen of the image display device 5. Also, at the bottom left of the screen of the image display device 5, a time-saving remaining display 069SG201 (in this example, the characters "XX times remaining", XX = 0 to 110) is displayed in correspondence with the remaining variable display count controlled to the low probability/high base state, and a right-hit notification image 069SG400 and the characters "right hit" are displayed at the bottom right of the screen of the image display device 5.

At this time, active display 069SG003 is displayed in active display area 069SG013 in response to the execution of the variable display of the second special pattern, and four second reserved displays 069SG002 are displayed in second reserved display area 069SG012 in response to the value of the second reserved memory count being 4. In addition, a display area 5SL is provided in the upper left corner of the screen of image display device 5 for displaying the first reserved memory count (e.g., the number "0"), the second reserved memory count (e.g., the number "4"), and a small pattern (e.g., an arrow "↓↓↓") corresponding to the decorative pattern, and the small pattern is variably displayed in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative pattern.

The above-mentioned first reserved memory number, second reserved memory number, reserved display, small symbol, error display (not shown) indicating an error state that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1, time reduction remaining display 069SG201, right hit notification image 069SG400, etc. may be displayed in front of the performance images such as characters (upper layer) to prevent the performance images from overlapping and reducing the visibility of the first reserved memory number, second reserved memory number, small symbol, and error display, while the decorative symbols may be displayed behind the performance images (lower layer) to prevent the decorative symbols from overlapping and reducing the visibility of the performance images.

The small symbol is also called the fourth symbol. The fourth symbol is displayed variably by a certain operation in a manner that is always visible on a display device such as the image display device 5 as a symbol indicating that the special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) are variably displayed (see the small symbol displayed in the display area 5SL shown in FIG. 11-19 (A1)). By variably displaying the fourth symbol, it becomes possible to recognize whether or not the decorative symbol is currently being variably displayed even if it is difficult to recognize the decorative symbol, such as when a performance content including the variable display of the decorative symbol disappears from the screen for a moment, or when a performance is performed in which the movable body 32 covers all or part of the screen of the image display device 5. The performance control CPU operates the image display device 5 based on receiving the first variable display start command, thereby performing a variable display of the fourth symbol corresponding to the first special symbol. Also, the performance control CPU operates the image display device 5 based on receiving the second variable display start command, thereby performing a variable display of the fourth symbol corresponding to the second special symbol.

The pattern displayed on the fourth pattern display device provided at a location other than the image display device 5 (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7 at a specified location on the game board 2), such as the first special pattern LED069SG032 or the second special pattern LED069SG033, is also referred to as the fourth pattern.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-19 (A2), when the game state is controlled to the low probability/low base state (normal state) after the 110th variable display is completed while the game state is controlled to the time-saving state A, the first background image 069SG310 showing a daytime cityscape is displayed as a background image for the decorative pattern, and the variable display count display 069SG202 (in this example, the characters "0 games") corresponding to the number of variable displays executed since the game state was controlled to the low probability/low base state is displayed in the lower right corner of the screen of the image display device 5. At this time, the performance mode display 069SG221 in the upper part of the screen of the image display device 5, the time-saving remaining display 069SG201 (in this example, the characters "XX games remaining", XX = 0 to 100) in the lower left corner of the screen of the image display device 5, and the right-hit notification image 069SG400 and the characters "right hit" in the lower right corner of the screen of the image display device 5 are erased.

When the game is controlled to a low probability/low base state (normal state), if the value of the rescue time reduction counter is 300 or less, a countdown effect will be executed, as described below, and a special number of times display 069SG203 (in this example, the text "Until Play/1100 BATTLE RUSH", the text "XXX times left", and a triangular object, XXX = 1 to 300) will be displayed in the lower right corner of the screen of the image display device 5.

(Yu-1100 Battle Rush [Yu-Time])
In this embodiment, when the time-saving state B via the rescue time-saving is controlled, the presentation mode is controlled to "Yu-1100 Battle Rush" (also called "Yu-Time"). FIG. 11-19(B) is a diagram showing an example of presentation in the image display device 5 when the presentation mode is controlled to "Yu-1100 Battle Rush".

As shown in FIG. 11-19 (B1), when the game state is controlled to a low probability/high base state (time-saving state B) and the value of the time-saving count counter is 0 to 1100, the third background image 069SG330 showing a nighttime cityscape is displayed as a background image for the decorative pattern in accordance with the presentation mode being "Yu-1100 Battle Rush," and a presentation mode display 069SG222 consisting of the characters "Yu-1100 Battle Rush" is displayed at the top of the screen of the image display device 5. Also, in the lower left corner of the screen of the image display device 5, a time-saving remaining display 069SG201 (in this example, the characters "XX times remaining," XX = 0 to 1100) is displayed in accordance with the remaining variable display count controlled to the low probability/high base state, and a right-hit notification image 069SG400 and the characters "Right hit" are displayed at the lower right corner of the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a display area 5SL is provided at the top left of the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying the first reserved memory number (e.g., the number "0"), the second reserved memory number (e.g., the number "4"), and a small pattern corresponding to the decorative pattern (e.g., an arrow "↓↓↓"), and the small pattern is displayed variably in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative pattern.

In addition, the display format (e.g., design, font, color, etc.) of the time-saving remaining display 069SG201 is the same for the special bonus state, time-saving state A, and time-saving state B, which allows costs to be reduced.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-19 (B2), after the 1100th variable display when the game state is controlled to time-saving state B ends, if the game state is controlled to a low probability/low base state, the first background image 069SG310 is displayed as a background image for the decorative pattern. At this time, the characters "Play/1100 BATTLE RUSH" at the top of the screen of the image display device 5, the time-saving remaining display 069SG201 at the bottom left of the screen of the image display device 5 (in this example, the characters "XX times remaining", XX = 0 to 1100), and the right-hit notification image 069SG400 and the characters "Right hit" at the bottom right of the screen of the image display device 5 are erased.

In this embodiment, even if 900 variable displays are executed without a jackpot occurring in the low probability state after 1100 variable displays are completed without a jackpot occurring in the time-saving state B, the time-saving state B will not be controlled. Therefore, after 110 variable displays are completed without a jackpot occurring in the time-saving state A or the probability state described later, the variable display count display 069SG202 is displayed in the lower right corner of the screen of the image display device 5, while after 1100 variable displays are completed without a jackpot occurring in the time-saving state B, the variable display count display 069SG202 is not displayed on the image display device 5. By doing this, it is possible to prevent the player from thinking that the time-saving state B will be controlled if 900 variable displays are executed without a jackpot occurring in the low probability state after 1100 variable displays are completed without a jackpot occurring in the time-saving state B.

In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11-19 (B1), during the period controlled in time-saving state B, the active display 069SG003 is displayed in the active display area 069SG013, and the second hold display 069SG002 is displayed in the second hold display area 069SG012. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and during the period controlled in time-saving state B, the active display 069SG003 and the second hold display 069SG002 may not be displayed. Note that during time-saving state A or the probability bonus state, the active display 069SG003 and the second hold display 069SG002 may or may not be displayed.

In addition, when the game state is controlled to time-saving state A and then the 110th variable display is completed, if the game state is controlled to a low probability/low base state, it is possible to display text such as "BATL RUSH END" before controlling the game state to a low probability/low base state. On the other hand, when the game state is controlled to time-saving state B and then the 1100th variable display is completed, it is preferable not to display text such as "BATL RUSH END" as described above.

In addition, when the game state is controlled to time-saving state B, after the 1100th variable display is completed, if the game state is controlled to a low probability/low base state, the shutter effect (see FIG. 11-23 (B)) that is performed when transitioning to time-saving state B may be performed before controlling the game state to the low probability/low base state.

In addition, when the game state is controlled to time-saving state A, a countdown notification may be issued to indicate that there are 10 time-saving turns remaining when the 101st variable display begins, but when the game state is controlled to time-saving state B, no countdown notification may be issued even when the 1091st variable display begins. This prevents the player from being hyped up when time-saving state B (Yu-time) is about to end.

(Extreme Battle Rush)
In this embodiment, when the probability of a special state is reached via the jackpot B or the jackpot C, the presentation mode is controlled to "Extreme Battle Rush". FIG. 11-20 is a diagram showing a presentation example in the image display device 5 when the presentation mode is controlled to "Extreme Battle Rush".

As shown in FIG. 11-20(A), when the game state is controlled to a high probability/high base state (probability change state) and the time-saving count counter value is 11 to 110, the fourth background image 069SG340 showing a daytime wilderness landscape is displayed as a background image for the decorative pattern in accordance with the presentation mode being "Extreme Battle Rush", and a presentation mode display 069SG223 consisting of the characters "Extreme Battle Rush" is displayed at the top of the screen of the image display device 5. Also, a time-saving remaining display 069SG201 (in this example, the characters "XX times remaining", XX = 11 to 110) is displayed at the bottom left of the screen of the image display device 5 in accordance with the remaining variable display count controlled to the high probability/high base state, and a right-hit notification image 069SG400 and the characters "Right hit" are displayed at the bottom right of the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a display area 5SL is provided at the top left of the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying the first reserved memory number (e.g., the number "0"), the second reserved memory number (e.g., the number "4"), and a small pattern corresponding to the decorative pattern (e.g., an arrow "↓↓↓"), and the small pattern is displayed variably in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative pattern.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-20(B), when the game state is controlled to a high probability/high base state and the value of the time-saving count counter is 0 to 10, an emphasized time-saving remaining display 069SG201 (in this example, the characters "XX times remaining", XX = 0 to 10) is displayed in an enlarged form compared to the time-saving remaining display 069SG201 when the value of the time-saving count counter is 11 to 110, at the bottom left of the screen of the image display device 5. Note that the emphasized time-saving remaining display 069SG201 is not limited to an enlarged form of the time-saving remaining display 069SG201, and the display color of the time-saving remaining display 069SG201 may be changed, or an effect display may be added to the time-saving remaining display 069SG201. Also, a dedicated sound effect may be played from the speaker at the timing when the time-saving remaining display 069SG201 is switched from the time-saving remaining display 069SG201 to the emphasized time-saving remaining display 069SG201.

In addition, in time-saving state A and time-saving state B, the remaining time-saving display may be displayed in a manner similar to that of the special probability state. In addition, in time-saving state B, the highlighted time-saving remaining display may not be displayed to avoid causing stress to the player.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-20(C), when the game state is controlled to a high probability/high base state, a result image 069SG500 is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5 when the 110th variable display in which the display result is "miss" is being executed. The result image 069SG500 includes the characters "Extreme Battle Rush Ended" notifying that Extreme Battle Rush has ended, the characters "BONUS x x times" indicating the number of jackpots (x is the number of jackpots), and the characters "XXXX pt" indicating the total number of game balls awarded (XXXX is the total number of game balls awarded).

The number of jackpots included in this result image 069SG500 is the number of consecutive jackpots based on the variable display in a high probability state (the so-called consecutive jackpot count), and the total number of game balls awarded includes the number of prize balls awarded in the consecutive jackpots.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-20(D), when the game state is controlled to a low probability/low base state after 110 variable displays have been completed, the first background image 069SG310 is displayed as the background image for the decorative pattern, and the variable display count display 069SG202 (in this example, the characters "0 games") corresponding to the number of variable displays executed since the game state was controlled to a low probability/low base state is displayed in the lower right corner of the screen of the image display device 5. At this time, the performance mode display 069SG223 in the upper part of the screen of the image display device 5, the highlighted time reduction remaining display 069SG201 (in this example, the characters "XX games remaining", X = 0 to 10) in the lower left corner of the screen of the image display device 5, and the right hit notification image 069SG400 and the characters "right hit" in the lower right corner of the screen of the image display device 5 are erased.

When the game state is controlled to the normal state from the special state, time-saving state A, or time-saving state B, a left-hit notification effect may be executed to instruct the player to hit to the left based on the end of the time-saving control. The left-hit notification effect displays a left-hit notification image and the words "Hit to the left" or an arrow image in the center of the screen of the image display device 5, and the sound "Please hit to the left" is played and output from speakers 8L and 8R.

In addition, after the 110th variable display has ended when controlled to time-saving state A as shown in FIG. 11-19 (A2), after the 1100th variable display has ended when controlled to time-saving state B as shown in FIG. 11-19 (B2), or after the 110th variable display has ended when controlled to the high probability state as shown in FIG. 11-20 (D), when control of the low probability/low base state (normal state) begins, the variable display count of the variable display count display 069SG202 is displayed as a common "0 times", making it difficult to grasp the state of the pachinko game machine 1 (such as the type of previous jackpot, and whether it was controlled to time-saving state A, time-saving state B, or high probability state, etc.), and increasing the expectation of being controlled to time-saving state B.

When control of the low probability/low base state (normal state) begins, the variable display count displayed by the variable display count display 069SG202 may be set to display the variable display count executed in each state, such as "110 times" when control of time-saving state A ends, "1100 times" when control of time-saving state B ends, and "110 times" when control of the high probability state ends. By doing this, it is possible to roughly check the state of the pachinko game machine 1 (the type of jackpot last time, and whether it was controlled to time-saving state A, time-saving state B, or high probability state), which makes it easier to predict the variable display count until it is controlled to time-saving state B, which can lead to increased motivation to play.

In addition, in time-saving state A and time-saving state B, a common song (e.g., song A) may be played as a fixed background music, and in the probability bonus state, one of a number of songs including song A (e.g., songs A to X) may be selectable, and the selected song may be played.

In addition, when song A is played during the time-saving state A and the probability bonus state, the game effect lamp 9, the movable body LED 208, etc. may be illuminated in a lighting pattern corresponding to the song A (such as a lighting pattern that matches the rhyme of the song).

In addition, when song A is played in the time-saving state B, the game effect lamp 9, the movable body LED 208, etc. may be made to emit light in a different lighting pattern (such as a lighting pattern that matches the background image) than when song A is played in the time-saving state A or the special probability state.
In addition, the light emission patterns of the game effect lamp 9, the movable body LED 208, etc. in the time-saving state A and the probability change state (patterns that match the rhyme of the music) are emphasized more than the light emission patterns of the game effect lamp 9, the movable body LED 208, etc. in the time-saving state B (patterns that match the background image), and the light emission patterns of the game effect lamp 9, the movable body LED 208, etc. in the time-saving state B are subdued. The emphasized light emission patterns include patterns with higher brightness than subdued light emission patterns, patterns with short switching intervals of light emission data, patterns with short blinking cycles, etc. In this way, since the player may be depressed in the time-saving state B as described in the above flow, by subduing the light emission patterns of the game effect lamp 9, the movable body LED 208, etc. without overemphasizing them, the player's dissatisfaction can be suppressed.

In addition, for example, a common background image may be displayed in time-saving state A and time-saving state B, but the perspective (visibility) of the background image in time-saving state B may be made different from that in time-saving state A, so that even though the same background image is used, it is clear that the state is completely different (a different impression is given).

The size of the decorative pattern may also be different between time-saving state A and time-saving state B (for example, time-saving state A: normal, time-saving state B: large) so that it is clear (give the impression) that the state is completely different even though the background image is reused.

In addition, after the special chance entry effect/time-saving entry effect A is executed, a display to remind the player not to forget to take the prepaid card and a display of the gaming machine manufacturer may be displayed. In this case, it is preferable not to display the display to remind the player not to forget to take the prepaid card and the gaming machine manufacturer after the time-saving entry effect B is executed. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from being stressed by the above-mentioned displays when entering the time-saving state B without going through a jackpot.

(Variable display count display, special display count display)
In this embodiment, when the game state is controlled to a low probability/low base state (normal state), a variable display count display 069SG202 (in this example, the characters "Game XXX times" or the like) corresponding to the number of variable displays executed since the game state was controlled to the low probability/low base state, and a special count display 069SG203 (in this example, the characters "Until Play/1100 BATTLE RUSH", the characters "XXX times left", and a triangular object or the like) corresponding to the remaining number of variable displays until the rescue time reduction is reached can be displayed at the bottom right of the screen of the image display device 5. In this embodiment, the effect in which the special count display is displayed is referred to as a countdown effect.

In this embodiment, whether the variable display count display or the special count display is displayed is determined according to the value of the rescue time reduction count counter. In addition, the display mode of the special count display can be changed according to the value of the rescue time reduction count counter. Figure 11-21 is a diagram showing an example of the presentation on the image display device 5 when the variable display count display or the special count display is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 11-21(A), when the value of the rescue time reduction counter is between 301 and 900, a variable display count display 069SG202 (in this example, the words "Game XXX times", where XXX = 0 to 699, etc.) is displayed in the lower right corner of the screen of the image display device 5. The number (XXX) in the variable display count display 069SG202 is incremented each time the variable display is executed.

As shown in FIG. 11-21(B), when the value of the rescue time reduction counter is between 31 and 300, a countdown effect is executed, and a white special number display 069SG203 (in this example, the text "Until PLAY-1100 BATTLE RUSH", the white text "XXX times remaining", and a white triangular object, XXX = 31 to 300) is displayed in the lower right corner of the screen of the image display device 5.

As shown in FIG. 11-21(C), when the value of the rescue time reduction counter is 30, a countdown effect is executed, and a red special number display 069SG203 (in this example, the text "Until Play-1100 BATTLE RUSH", the red text "XXX times left", and a red triangular object, XXX = 30) is displayed in an enlarged manner in the center of the screen of the image display device 5 for a predetermined period (for example, about 3 seconds), and then, as shown in FIG. 11-21(D), it is shifted to the lower right corner of the screen of the image display device 5 and displayed in a reduced manner. Then, when the value of the rescue time reduction counter is 1 to 30, a countdown effect is executed, and a red special number display 069SG203 (in this example, the text "Until Play-1100 BATTLE RUSH", the red text "XXX times left", and a red triangular object, XXX = 1 to 30) is displayed in the lower right corner of the screen of the image display device 5.

In this embodiment, the special number of times display is not displayed in the variable display when the value of the rescue time reduction counter becomes 0, but the present invention is not limited to this form, and the special number of times display may be displayed in the variable display when the value of the rescue time reduction counter becomes 0. For example, in the variable display when the rescue time reduction counter becomes 1, after the special number of times display in red is displayed, when the variable display in which the rescue time reduction counter becomes 0 is executed, the special number of times display 069SG203 in gold (in this example, the characters "Until Play-1100 BATTLE RUSH" and the gold characters "0 times remaining" and a gold triangular object, etc.) may be displayed.

In addition, in this embodiment, the variable display count display 069SG202 is hidden during the period when the special count display 069SG203 is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. The special count display 069SG203 may be displayed while the variable display count display 069SG202 is displayed, and the variable display may be added to the variable display count display 069SG202 and the special count display 069SG203 may be subtracted from the variable display. In this case, it is preferable to display the variable display count display 069SG202 in a manner that is less visible than the display manner of the special count display 069SG203 (for example, display the variable display count display 069SG202 in a less noticeable manner, such as by displaying it in a smaller size than the special count display 069SG203).

The trigger for starting the display of the special number of times display 069SG203 may be a fixed timing, such as when the variable display starts when the remaining number of variable display times before being controlled to the time-saving state B becomes a predetermined number (for example, 50 times remaining), or may be an irregular timing, such as when a lottery for starting the display of the special number of times display 069SG203 is executed and won, when the fluctuation pattern of the SP reach miss ends, or when the remaining number of variable display times before being controlled to the time-saving state B becomes a predetermined number (for example, 50 times remaining) is suggested by the execution of a remaining number suggestion effect. In addition, when the display of the special number of times display 069SG203 is started, the special number of times display 069SG203 may be highlighted by being displayed on a full screen, etc. In addition, instead of displaying the special number of times display 069SG203, a dedicated background effect that switches to a dedicated effect mode (for example, "Super hot when you reach it") may be executed.

In addition, when the value of the rescue time reduction counter reaches 301 to 900, the table may be switched to a variation pattern table in which the SP reach variation pattern is more difficult to determine than before the value of the rescue time reduction counter reached 301 to 900. By doing this, it is possible to allow the player to play with a variable display that reflects their intention to enter the rescue time reduction mode quickly.

In addition, during the display period of the special number of times display 069SG203 (including the above-mentioned full screen display period), the execution of various preview effects described below may be restricted (for example, not executed or displayed in an inconspicuous manner). In addition, if the execution time of the preview effect overlaps with the display period of the special number of times display 069SG203 (including the above-mentioned full screen display period), the special number of times display 069SG203 may be displayed in a manner that does not highlight, or if the execution time of the pre-reading preview effect described below overlaps with the display period of the special number of times display 069SG203 (including the above-mentioned full screen display period), the special number of times display 069SG203 may be displayed when the variable display after the pre-reading preview effect ends is started, or if a predetermined variable display during the display period of the special number of times display 069SG203 (including the above-mentioned full screen display period) is a jackpot, the display of the special number of times display 069SG203 may be restricted (for example, not displayed or displayed in an inconspicuous manner).

(Example of the presentation when the rescue time reduction is reached)
As described above, (i) when the rescue time reduction is reached after the RAM clear process is executed (when the rescue time reduction is reached without a single jackpot after the RAM is cleared), a pattern determination A designation command is transmitted in which the pattern determination period is 0.5 seconds in the rescue time reduction reaching variation, and (ii) when the rescue time reduction is reached after 900 variable displays after a jackpot (when a jackpot is reached once and the rescue time reduction is reached without a single jackpot thereafter), a pattern determination B designation command is transmitted in which the pattern determination period is 20 seconds in the rescue time reduction reaching variation. In this embodiment, since the pattern determination period is different between the case (i) and the case (ii), the presentation mode is different for the period from when the rescue time reduction reaching variation in the low probability/low base state ends until the game is controlled to the low probability/high base state (time reduction state B) and rescue time reduction play begins (i.e., the pattern determination period).

Next, an example of the performance when (i) the rescue time reduction is reached after the RAM clear process is executed will be explained using Figures 11-22 to 11-25. In this example, a case where (i) the rescue time reduction is reached after the RAM clear process is executed and the fluctuation pattern is "non-reach (reduced non-reach B or non-reach B) miss" will be explained.

(Example of the performance in case (i))
Figure 11-22 is a time chart showing the execution timing of each effect when the rescue time reduction is reached after the RAM clear process is executed and the fluctuation pattern is determined to be "non-reach (shortened non-reach B or non-reach B) miss," and Figure 11-23 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a performance image related to each of these effects.

First, as shown in FIG. 11-23(A), when the game state is controlled to the normal state (low probability/low base state), at the timing when the CPU 103 ends the variable display of the first special pattern (variable display when the value of the rescue time reduction counter is 1) (at the timing of T1 shown in FIG. 11-22), the performance control CPU 120, which has received the pattern determination A designation command, determines and stops the decorative pattern combination (in this example, "146") in the pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. In other words, it determines and stops the decorative pattern combination that results in a "miss".

At this time, the performance control CPU 120 displays the active display 069SG003 in the active display area 069SG013, and displays the hold display 069SG001 in the first hold display area 069SG011 based on the first hold memory count being 1. In addition, the performance control CPU 120 displays the first background image 069SG310 as the background image for the decorative pattern based on the fact that the game state is normal.

The performance control CPU 120 also displays the character "1" in the display area 5SL because the first reserved memory count is 1, and displays the character "0" because the second reserved memory count is 0. It also confirms and stops the combination of small symbols (in this example, "146") in the small symbol display area. In other words, it confirms and stops the combination of small symbols that will result in a "miss."

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-23(B), at the timing when the CPU 103 starts the variable display of the first special pattern (the variable display when the value of the rescue time reduction counter becomes 0) (at the timing of T2 shown in FIG. 11-22), the performance control CPU 120 executes a shutter performance and displays the shutter image 069SG250 on the entire screen of the image display device 5.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-23 (C), at the timing when CPU 103 ends the variable display of the first special symbol (at the timing of T3 shown in FIG. 11-22), the performance control CPU 120, which has received the symbol determination A designation command, determines and stops the final small symbol combination (in this example, "234") in the small symbol display area of the image display device 5. In other words, the combination of small symbols that results in a "miss" is determined and stopped. In addition, in response to the end of the variable display, a right hit notification image 069SG400 and the characters "Right hit" are displayed in the lower right corner of the screen of the image display device 5, and a right hit notification image 069SG401 larger than the right hit notification image 069SG400 and the characters "Right hit" are faded in and displayed in the center of the screen of the image display device 5. By doing this, if the shutter image 069SG250 is only displayed, the player will continue playing left-handed and their interest will decrease, so by quickly displaying the right-handed play notification image 069SG400 in the bottom right of the screen and then fading in the right-handed play notification image 069SG401, the player can be led to play right-handed in an optimal manner.

Next, as shown in Figure 11-23 (D), when the game state is controlled to the time-saving state B (low probability/high base state) at the timing when the pattern determination period (0.5 seconds) specified by the pattern determination A designation command has elapsed (at the timing of T4 shown in Figure 11-22), the presentation control CPU 120 displays the third background image 069SG330 as the background image for the decorative pattern, corresponding to the presentation mode becoming "Yu-1100 Battle Rush". At this time, the performance control CPU 120 displays a performance mode display 069SG222 consisting of the characters "Play 1100 BATTLE RUSH" at the top of the screen of the image display device 5, displays a time reduction remaining display 069SG201 (in this example, the characters "XX times remaining", XX = 1100) at the bottom left of the screen of the image display device 5, and displays a right hit notification image 069SG400 and the characters "Right hit" at the bottom right of the screen of the image display device 5. At this time, the performance control CPU 120 displays the combination of decorative symbols executed immediately before (in this example, "234") in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. Also, displays the combination of small symbols executed immediately before (in this example, "234") in the small symbol display area.

Next, an example of the presentation when (ii) the rescue time reduction is reached after 900 variable displays after a jackpot is reached will be described using Figures 11-24(A) and 11-25. In this example, a case where (ii) the rescue time reduction is reached after 900 variable displays after a jackpot is described, in which the fluctuation pattern is "non-reach (reduced non-reach B or non-reach B) miss."

(Example of the performance in case (ii))
Fig. 11-24 shows (A) a time chart showing the execution timing of each effect when the variable pattern is determined to be "non-reach (reduced non-reach B or non-reach B) miss" when the rescue time-saving is reached after 900 variable displays after a big win, and (B) a time chart showing a modified example of the time-saving entry effect B. Fig. 11-25 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect image related to each of these effects.

First, the presentation configuration in Figures 11-25 (A) and (B) is the same as the presentation configuration in the "non-reach (shortened non-reach or non-reach) miss" variation pattern when the rescue time reduction is reached after the RAM clear process, as shown in Figures 11-23 (A) and (B), so a description will be omitted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-25(C), at the timing when CPU 103 ends the variable display of the first special symbol (at the timing of T3 shown in FIG. 11-24(A)), the performance control CPU 120, which has received the symbol determination B designation command, stops and confirms the final small symbol combination (in this example, "234") in the small symbol display area of the image display device 5. In other words, the combination of small symbols that results in a "miss" display is stopped and confirmed. Also, in response to the end of the variable display, a right hit notification image 069SG400 and the characters "Right hit" are displayed in front of the shutter image 069SG250 in the lower right corner of the screen of the image display device 5, and a right hit notification image 069SG401 larger than the right hit notification image 069SG400 and the characters "Right hit" are faded in and displayed in the center of the screen of the image display device 5. By doing this, if the shutter image 069SG250 is only displayed, the player will continue playing left-handed and their interest will decrease, so by quickly displaying the right-handed play notification image 069SG400 in the bottom right of the screen and then fading in the right-handed play notification image 069SG401, the player can be led to play right-handed in an optimal manner.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-25 (D), when 0.5 seconds have elapsed of the pattern determination period (20 seconds) specified by the pattern determination B designation command (at the timing of T4 shown in FIG. 11-24 (A)), the presentation control CPU 120 ends the shutter presentation, erases the shutter image 069SG250 from the entire screen of the image display device 5, and fades out the right-hit notification image 069SG401 while still displaying the right-hit notification image 069SG400, and then executes the time-saving entry presentation B, causing the entry image 069SG473 (described later in this example, an image including the words "Entering YU-1100 BATTLE RUSH") to be displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5. In time-saving entry performance B, the entry image 069SG473 containing the text "Entering Yu-1100 BATTLE RUSH" is displayed to inform the player that the game state will be controlled to time-saving state B (low probability/high base state).

The entry image 069SG473 is also composed of an entry image 069SG470 that is displayed when the time-saving state A and the probability bonus state are started, a Yu-time image 069SG473A consisting of the characters "1100" displayed in the smallest size with 0% transparency in the bottom left of the display screen, and a Yu-time image 069SG473B consisting of the character "Yu".

Next, as shown in Figure 11-25 (E), when the pattern determination period (20 seconds) specified by the pattern determination B designation command has elapsed (at the timing of T5 shown in Figure 11-24 (A)), the game state is controlled to the time-saving state B (low probability/high base state), and the presentation control CPU 120 displays the third background image 069SG330 as the background image for the decorative pattern, corresponding to the presentation mode becoming "Yu-1100 Battle Rush". At this time, the performance control CPU 120 displays a performance mode display 069SG222 consisting of the characters "Play-1100 BATTLE RUSH" at the top of the screen of the image display device 5, displays a time reduction remaining display 069SG201 (in this example, the characters "XX times remaining", XX = 1100) at the bottom left of the screen of the image display device 5, and displays a right-hit notification image 069SG400 and the characters "Right hit" at the bottom right of the screen of the image display device 5. At this time, the performance control CPU 120 displays the combination of decorative symbols executed immediately before (in this example, "234") in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. Also, displays the combination of small symbols executed immediately before (in this example, "234") in the small symbol display area.

11-24(A) and 11-25 show an example in which the presentation mode becomes "Yu-1100 Battle Rush" and the third background image 069SG330 is displayed at the timing when the game state is controlled to the time-saving state B after the pattern determination period (20 seconds) specified by the pattern determination B designation command has elapsed, but the present invention is not limited to this form. The presentation mode may become "Yu-1100 Battle Rush" and the third background image 069SG330 may be displayed at a timing different from the timing when the game state is controlled to the time-saving state B after the pattern determination period (20 seconds) specified by the pattern determination B designation command has elapsed. For example, the presentation mode may become "Yu-1100 Battle Rush" and the third background image 069SG330 may be displayed at the timing when (A) a customer waiting demo display designation command is received after the game state is controlled to the time-saving state B, or at the timing when the first variable display is started after (B) the game state is controlled to the time-saving state B. Also, when 0.5 seconds have elapsed (in this example, the pattern determination period specified by the pattern determination A command) during the pattern determination period (20 seconds) specified by the pattern determination B command (time T4 in this example), the time-saving entry effect B (Figure 11-25 (D)) is not executed, and the effect mode becomes "Yu-1100 Battle Rush" and the third background image 069SG330 is displayed.

In addition, when the shutter image 069SG250 is displayed in FIG. 11-23(B) or FIG. 11-25(B), an image suggesting that control will be made to time-saving state B (for example, the character "Play") may be displayed. By doing so, it becomes easier to distinguish between the timing when control is made to time-saving state B and the timing other than the timing when control is made to time-saving state B (for example, the timing when the presentation mode is switched) when the shutter image 069SG250 is commonly displayed.

In addition, in this embodiment, as described in Figures 11-22 to 11-25, a different presentation mode is exemplified when (i) the rescue time-saving mode is reached after the RAM is cleared and (ii) the rescue time-saving mode is reached after 900 variable displays after a jackpot. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a common presentation mode may be executed in the cases of (i) and (ii). In other words, the time-saving mode entry presentation B may be executed in the cases of (i) and (ii), or the time-saving mode entry presentation B may not be executed in the cases of (i) and (ii). Also, a time-saving mode entry presentation B with a different mode may be executed in the cases of (i) and (ii).

In the examples of Fig. 11-24(A) and Fig. 11-25, a form in which the time-saving entry effect B is executed during the pattern determination period (20 seconds) specified by the pattern determination B designation command is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the time-saving entry effect B may be started after control is entered into the time-saving state B. Below, modified examples of the execution timing of each effect when the rescue time-saving state is reached are explained based on Fig. 11-24(B), Fig. 11-26, and Fig. 11-27.

Figure 11-24(B) is a modified time chart showing the execution timing of each effect when the rescue time reduction is reached. Figure 11-26 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the performance operation when the number of reserved memories is 0 when the rescue time reduction is reached.

First, the presentation configuration in FIG. 11-26(A) is the same as that shown in FIG. 11-25(A), so a description is omitted. Next, as shown in FIG. 11-26(B), at the timing when the CPU 103 starts the variable display of the first special pattern (the variable display when the value of the rescue time reduction counter becomes 0) (at the timing of T2 shown in FIG. 11-24(B)), the presentation control CPU 120 starts the variable display of the decorative patterns in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5.

Next, as shown in Figure 11-26 (C), at the timing when the CPU 103 ends the variable display of the first special pattern (at the timing of T3 shown in Figure 11-24 (B)), the performance control CPU 120, which has received the pattern confirmation B designation command, stops confirming the decorative pattern combination (in this example, "234") that will result in a "miss" display in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5, and also stops confirming the small pattern combination that will result in a "miss" display in the display area 5SL of the image display device 5. Next, as shown in FIG. 11-26(D), based on receipt of the right hit LED lighting notification command, the right hit LED 069SG031 is lit, the special number display 069SG203 is hidden, and the right hit notification image 069SG400 and the text "Right hit" are displayed in the lower right corner of the screen of the image display device 5, while the right hit notification image 069SG401, which is larger than the right hit notification image 069SG400, and the text "Right hit" are faded in and displayed in front of the decorative pattern in the center of the screen of the image display device 5, starting the right hit notification.

Next, when the pattern determination period (0.5 seconds) specified by the pattern determination A designation command has elapsed (at the timing of T4 shown in Figure 11-24 (B)), control of the time-saving state B begins and variable display can begin, but if the number of reserved memories is 0, the display of the right-hit notification images 069SG400 and 069SG401 shown in Figure 11-26 (D) is maintained.

After that, as shown in FIG. 11-26(E), when right-hit play is started in time-saving state B and the second start winning (or the first start winning) occurs, the first variable display is started (at the timing of T5 shown in FIG. 11-24(B)), and the performance control CPU 120 starts the shutter performance and displays the shutter image 069SG250 on the entire screen of the image display device 5. Note that the right-hit notification images 069SG400 and 069SG401 remain displayed in front of the shutter image 069SG250.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-26 (F), the presentation control CPU 120 ends the shutter presentation when the second variable display starts after the first variable display has ended (at the timing of T6 shown in FIG. 11-24 (B)), hides the shutter image 069SG250 and the right-hit notification image 069SG401, and then displays the entry image 069SG473 to start the time-saving entry presentation B.

The time-saving entry performance B may be started at a timing other than the start timing of the second variable display in the time-saving state B (for example, in the middle of the first variable display or at the start of the second or subsequent variable display). In addition, if the variable display period is short (for example, 1500 ms) such that an ultra-short variable display pattern is determined as the variable display pattern, it may be executed continuously over multiple variable displays. In this case, it is preferable that the image of the time-saving entry performance B is displayed continuously regardless of the variable display of the decorative pattern. In addition, if the variable display of a jackpot starts during the execution period of the time-saving entry performance B, the currently executed time-saving entry performance B may be interrupted or ended, and a performance corresponding to the variable display pattern (for example, an SP reach performance) may be started, or a jackpot notification performance may be executed without going through a performance corresponding to the variable display pattern.

Next, Figure 11-27 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the performance when the number of reserved memories is 1 or more when the rescue time reduction is reached.

First, the presentation configuration in Figures 11-27(A) to (C) is the same as the presentation configuration shown in Figures 11-26(A) to (C), so we will omit the explanation.

Next, as shown in Figure 11-27 (C), at the timing when the CPU 103 ends the variable display of the first special pattern (at the timing of T3 shown in Figure 11-24 (B)), the performance control CPU 120, which has received the pattern confirmation B designation command, stops confirming the decorative pattern combination (in this example, "234") that will result in a "miss" display result in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5, and also stops confirming the small pattern combination that will result in a "miss" display result in the display area 5SL of the image display device 5. Next, as shown in FIG. 11-27(D), based on receipt of the right hit LED lighting notification command, the right hit LED 069SG031 is lit, the special number display 069SG203 is hidden, and the right hit notification image 069SG400 and the text "Right hit" are displayed in the lower right corner of the screen of the image display device 5, while the right hit notification image 069SG401, which is larger than the right hit notification image 069SG400, and the text "Right hit" are faded in and displayed in front of the decorative pattern in the center of the screen of the image display device 5, starting the right hit notification.

Here, if the number of reserved memories is 1 or more, control of the time-saving state B begins when the pattern determination period (0.5 seconds) specified by the pattern determination A designation command has elapsed (at the timing of T4 shown in FIG. 11-24(B)), and the first variable display begins, so that, as shown in FIG. 11-27(D), the performance control CPU 120 begins the shutter performance and displays the shutter image 069SG250 on the entire screen of the image display device 5. Also, the right-hit notification images 069SG400 and 069SG401 remain displayed in front of the shutter image 069SG250.

After that, as shown in FIG. 11-27(E), the presentation control CPU 120 ends the shutter presentation when the second variable display starts after the first variable display ends, hides the shutter image 069SG250 and the right-hit notification image 069SG401, and then displays the entry image 069SG473 to start the time-saving entry presentation B.

In this way, when the variable display of the rescue time-saving reaching fluctuation has ended, the presentation control CPU 120 turns on the right-hit LED 069SG031 based on the reception of the right-hit LED lighting notification command, and starts the right-hit notification by displaying the right-hit notification images 069SG400, 069SG401 and the word "Right Hit" on the display screen of the image display device 5. Therefore, since the variable display does not start until the control of time-saving state B has started, even if the shutter presentation or time-saving entry presentation B, which indicates that the control of time-saving state B is starting, does not start, it is possible to prevent the player from starting disadvantageous left-hit play without knowing that the time-saving state B is being controlled.

In the above embodiment, the pattern determination period is set to 0.5 seconds when the rescue time reduction is reached after the RAM is cleared, and 20 seconds when the rescue time reduction is reached after 900 variable displays after a jackpot. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as described above, a common pattern determination period (e.g., 0.5 seconds) may be set when the rescue time reduction is reached after the RAM is cleared and when the rescue time reduction is reached after 900 variable displays after a jackpot. Even in this case, the right-hit notification and time-saving entry performance B are executed after the variable display starts after the control of time-saving state B starts, so that it is possible to prevent the player from starting the disadvantageous left-hit play without knowing that the time-saving state B is being controlled.

In the above embodiment, when the rescue time reduction is reached after the RAM is cleared, the shutter effect is terminated at the timing when the pattern determination period (0.5 seconds) specified by the pattern determination A designation command has elapsed, and the shutter image 069SG250 is terminated and the background image of the play-1100 Battle Rush is displayed. Here, if the performance control CPU 120 is unable to receive the pattern determination A designation command normally, for example, if it misses the pattern determination A designation command sent from the CPU 103, or if the pattern determination A designation command is corrupted and the received command cannot be recognized as the pattern determination A designation command, the shutter effect may be terminated at the timing when (A) a customer waiting demo display designation command is received, or (B) a command corresponding to the start of the first variable display after being controlled to the time reduction state B (for example, a variable display start command (first variable display start command, second variable display start command), a variable pattern designation command, etc.) is received, and the shutter effect may be terminated and the shutter image 069SG250 is terminated and the background image of the play-1100 Battle Rush is displayed. Furthermore, when another command (e.g., a game state designation command, a pattern determination designation command, etc.) corresponding to the first variable display after control to time-saving state B is received, the shutter effect may be ended, the display of shutter image 069SG250 may be ended, and the background image of the Yu-1100 Battle Rush may be displayed.

In addition, in the above embodiment, when the rescue time-saving period is reached after 900 variable displays following a jackpot, an example is shown in which the shutter effect ends when 0.5 seconds have elapsed of the pattern determination period (20 seconds) specified by the pattern determination B designation command, the display of the shutter image 069SG250 ends, and the time-saving entry effect is executed. Here, if the performance control CPU 120 fails to receive the pattern determination B designation command normally, for example, if it misses the pattern determination B designation command sent from the CPU 103, or if it cannot recognize the received command as the pattern determination B designation command due to command corruption of the pattern determination B designation command, then (A) at the timing when a customer waiting demo display designation command is received, or (B) at the timing when a command corresponding to the start of the first variable display after being controlled to the time-saving state B (for example, a variable display start command (first variable display start command, second variable display start command), a variable pattern designation command, etc.) is received, the shutter performance may be terminated, the display of the shutter image 069SG250 may be terminated, and the time-saving entry performance B may be executed. Note that, at the timing when other commands (for example, a game state designation command, a pattern determination designation command, etc.) corresponding to the first variable display after being controlled to the time-saving state B are received, the shutter performance may be terminated, the display of the shutter image 069SG250 may be terminated, and the time-saving entry performance B may be executed.

In addition, in Fig. 11-22 to Fig. 11-25, when the rescue time-saving mode is reached after the RAM is cleared and when the rescue time-saving mode is reached after 900 variable displays after a jackpot, each of the effects that are executed when the fluctuation pattern is determined to be "non-reach (shortened non-reach B or non-reach B) miss" is explained. Although not specifically illustrated, when the fluctuation pattern is determined to be "SP reach A miss or SP reach B miss", an SP reach effect that corresponds to the SP reach type (for example, a bowling effect for SP reach A, and a battle effect for SP reach B) is executed, and after an image of an ally character being defeated by an enemy character in a bowling effect or battle effect is displayed to notify that the variable display result is a miss, a shutter effect is started, and a time-saving entry effect B may be started during the pattern determination period after the shutter effect ends.

In addition, if the variable display (rescue time reduction reaching fluctuation) where the value of the rescue time reduction counter becomes 0 is a jackpot, the following (1) to (3) may be performed.

(1) When the variable display where the rescue time reduction counter value becomes 0 has determined the jackpot variable pattern "SP Reach B (Battle SP)," a shutter effect is performed when the variable display starts (for example, the same as in FIG. 11-23 (B)), and the shutter effect ends at the timing when it develops into the SP Reach effect B (see the timing in FIG. 13-11 (A2)), after which the SP Reach effect B is executed and a jackpot is announced.

(2) If the variable display where the rescue time reduction counter value is 0 has determined the jackpot variable pattern "SP Reach B (Battle SP)," a winning effect may be executed in which the special count display remains at "1" and no shutter effect is executed, resulting in the execution of the SP Reach effect B.

(3) A special variation pattern for a jackpot when the value of the rescue time reduction counter is 0 (for example, shutter closes → shutter opens with decorative patterns aligned → jackpot) may be provided.

It is also preferable to restrict the execution of the look-ahead effect described below when the value of the rescue time reduction counter reaches 0 and a specific number of times remains, and to restrict the execution of the look-ahead effect in a variable display where the value of the rescue time reduction counter reaches 0.

(Example of customer waiting screen)
In this embodiment, when the performance control CPU 120 receives a customer waiting demo display designation command that designates a customer waiting state, a customer waiting demo performance is executed in which a demo image 069SG700 is displayed on the image display device 5. FIG. 11-28(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a screen in the customer waiting state.

As shown in FIG. 11-28(A), this demo image 069SG700 includes a character image 069SG100A showing an ally character, the words "Demo Video", and a notification image 069SG700a (in this example, an image in which the words "Yu-Time Equipped" are displayed on a triangular object). Also, when the value of the rescue time reduction counter is between 1 and 300, the demo image 069SG700 further includes a special number of times display 069SG203 (in this example, a special number of times display in white) in addition to the various images mentioned above (ally characters, the words "Demo Video", etc.).

This configuration makes it possible to notify the player while waiting for customers that there are only a few variable display times remaining until the rescue time reduction is reached (in this example, the value of the rescue time reduction counter is 300 or less), thereby promoting operation.

(Variations of the waiting screen)
In the example of Figure 11-28 (A), a special number of times display 069SG203 is included in demo image 069SG700 when the value of the rescue time reduction counter is between 1 and 300. However, this is not limited to the above embodiment, and regardless of the value of the rescue time reduction counter, the special number of times display 069SG203 may not be included in demo image 069SG700 in either case where the value of the rescue time reduction counter is 301 or more or 300 or less.

For example, as shown in FIG. 11-28(B), when a customer waiting demo performance is executed, a demo image 069SG700 is displayed on the image display device 5. At this time, the demo image 069SG700 includes a character image 069SG100A showing an ally character, the words "Demo video", and a notification image 069SG700a (in this example, an image of a triangular object with the words "Yu-time installed"), but does not include a special count display regardless of the value of the rescue time reduction count counter.

Next, as shown in Figure 11-28 (C), when a new start winning occurs and the variable display of the first special symbol starts, the customer waiting demo performance ends and the special number of times display 069SG203 is displayed in the lower right corner of the screen of the image display device 5.

With this configuration, by not notifying the player of the number of variable display times remaining until the rescue time reduction is reached while the player is waiting for customers, it is possible to prevent only gaming machines with a small number of variable display times remaining until the rescue time reduction is reached from being selected, and to suppress excessive bias in the operation of gaming machines.

In addition, regardless of whether or not the RAM clear process is performed when the power is turned on, the variable display count display and special count display may be hidden until the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (e.g., 50 times) after the power is turned on.

For example, if the RAM clear process is not executed when the power is turned on, whether the value of the rescue time reduction counter at the time of power-on is 301 or more or 300 or less, the variable display count display and special count display are hidden until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times, thereby preventing players from playing solely for the purpose of rescue time reduction. Also, if the RAM clear process is executed when the power is turned on, whether the value of the rescue time reduction counter at the time of power outage is 301 or more or 300 or less, the variable display count display and special count display are hidden until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times, thereby preventing players from avoiding playing.

With this configuration, if the RAM clear process is not executed when the power is turned on at the opening of the store, it is possible to prevent players who aim to shorten the rescue time from selecting and playing on a gaming machine with a small number of variable display counts remaining until the rescue time is reached by referring to the final number of variable display counts at the time of the power outage on the previous day. Also, if the RAM clear process is executed when the power is turned on at the opening of the store, it is possible to prevent players who aim to shorten the rescue time from avoiding playing on a gaming machine with a large number of variable display counts remaining until the rescue time is reached by referring to the final number of variable display counts at the time of the power outage on the previous day.

In addition, without being limited to the above form, when the value of the rescue time reduction counter reaches a specific value, the variable display count display or special count display may be displayed even if the variable display has not been executed a predetermined number of times since the power was turned on.

For example, if the RAM clear process is not performed when the power is turned on and the value of the rescue time reduction counter at the time of power-on is a specific value (e.g., 20 or less) that is less than a value corresponding to a predetermined number of times (e.g., 50), the special number display may be displayed during the customer waiting state after the power is turned on or when the variable display of the special pattern is being executed. Also, if the RAM clear process is not performed when the power is turned on and the value of the rescue time reduction counter at the time of power-on is not a specific value, but the value of the rescue time reduction counter becomes a specific value (e.g., 20 or less) due to the variable display executed after the power is turned on, the special number display may be displayed even when the value of the rescue time reduction counter is not a value corresponding to the predetermined number of times.

(Feature 069SG Modification 1)
Next, a description will be given of a modified example 1 of the feature portion 069SG. Fig. 11-29 is a diagram showing an example of a performance operation related to a transition to a customer waiting screen as modified example 1 of the feature portion 069SG. Fig. 11-30 is a diagram showing a modified example of the performance operation related to a transition to a customer waiting screen as modified example 1 of the feature portion 069SG.

First, an example of the performance operation regarding the transition to the customer waiting screen in this embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 11-29 (A1), for example, when a predetermined time (e.g., about 30,000 ms) has passed since the variable display of the symbols stopped in the normal state (low probability/low base state) without a new variable display being started, the performance control CPU 120, upon receiving a customer waiting demo display designation command, displays demo image 069SG700 on the image display device 5 and executes the customer waiting demo performance (see FIG. 11-29 (A2)). After that, when a starting winning occurs, the demo image 069SG700 is hidden and the variable display is started (see FIG. 11-29 (A3)).

Next, an example of the performance operation regarding the transition to the customer waiting screen after the rescue time reduction is reached will be explained. As shown in FIG. 11-29 (B1), when the variable display of the pattern in the rescue time reduction reaching variation that has reached the rescue time reduction stops, if the number of reserved memories is 0, the performance control CPU 120 turns on the right hit LED 069SG031 based on the right hit LED lighting notification command received in response to the end of the variable display, displays the right hit notification image 069SG400 and the word "Right hit" in the lower right corner of the screen of the image display device 5, and displays the right hit notification image 069SG401 larger than the right hit notification image 069SG400 and the word "Right hit" in the center of the screen of the image display device 5, fading in front of the decorative pattern, to start the right hit notification. In addition, when the pattern determination period (0.5 seconds) specified by the pattern determination A designation command has elapsed, the control of the time reduction state B is started (see FIG. 11-29 (B2)).

Then, when a predetermined time (e.g., about 30,000 ms) has elapsed since the variable display of the pattern in the rescue time reduction reaching variation stopped without a new variable display being started, the performance control CPU 120, even if it receives a customer waiting demo display designation command, will maintain the state in which the right hit notification images 069SG400 and 069SG401 are displayed, without displaying the demo image 069SG700 on the image display device 5 and executing the customer waiting demo performance (see FIG. 11-29 (B3)).

After that, when a start winning occurs, the presentation control CPU 120 starts the shutter presentation at the timing when the first variable display starts based on the start of right-hit play in time-saving state B and the occurrence of the second start winning (or the first start winning), and displays the shutter image 069SG250 on the entire screen of the image display device 5. Note that the right-hit notification images 069SG400 and 069SG401 remain displayed in front of the shutter image 069SG250 (see FIG. 11-29 (B4)).

Then, the performance control CPU 120 ends the shutter performance when the first variable display ends, hides the shutter image 069SG250 and the right hit notification image 069SG401, and then displays the entry image 069SG473 when the second variable display starts (at the timing of T6 shown in FIG. 11-24 (B)), starting the time-saving entry performance B (see FIG. 11-29 (B5)).

Next, an example of the presentation operation regarding the transition to the customer waiting screen after the start of the right-hit notification will be explained. As shown in Figure 11-29 (C1), when the variable display of the pattern in the rescue time reduction reaching variation that has reached the rescue time reduction stops, if the number of pending memories is 1 or more (for example, 1), the presentation control CPU 120, based on receiving a right-hit LED lighting notification command in response to the end of the variable display, turns on the right-hit LED 069SG031, and displays a right-hit notification image 069SG400 and the text "Right hit" in the lower right corner of the screen of the image display device 5, and also displays a right-hit notification image 069SG401 larger than the right-hit notification image 069SG400 and the text "Right hit" in the center of the screen of the image display device 5, fading in the image in front of the shutter image 069SG250, thereby starting the right-hit notification. In addition, when the pattern determination period (0.5 seconds) specified by the pattern determination A designation command has elapsed, control of the time-saving state B is started, and the first reserved memory is consumed and the first variable display is started, so the performance control CPU 120 starts the shutter performance and displays the shutter image 069SG250 on the entire screen of the image display device 5. Note that the right-hit notification images 069SG400 and 069SG401 are maintained in front of the shutter image 069SG250 (see FIG. 11-29 (C2)).

After that, when the first variable display ends and the first reserved memory becomes 0, the right-hit notification images 069SG400 and 069SG401 will remain displayed in front of the shutter image 069SG250 (see Figure 11-29 (C3)).

Then, when a predetermined time (e.g., about 30,000 ms) has elapsed without a new variable display being started since the variable display of the pattern stopped during the first variable display after the control of the time-saving state B was started, the performance control CPU 120, even if it receives a customer waiting demo display designation command, will maintain the state in which the right hit notification images 069SG400 and 069SG401 are displayed in front of the shutter image 069SG250 without displaying the demo image 069SG700 on the image display device 5 and executing the customer waiting demo performance (see FIG. 11-29 (C4)).

After that, when a start winning occurs, the presentation control CPU 120 ends the shutter presentation at the timing when the second variable display starts based on the start of right-hit play in time-saving state B and the occurrence of the second start winning (or the first start winning), and after hiding the shutter image 069SG250 and the right-hit notification image 069SG401, displays the entry image 069SG473 and starts the time-saving entry presentation B (see FIG. 11-29 (C5)).

In this way, in feature part 069SG variant 1, during the period from when the variable display of the rescue time-saving reaching fluctuation ends until the time-saving entry performance B ends, the performance control CPU 120 restricts the execution of the customer waiting demo performance and prioritizes the execution of the right-hit notification, so that the right-hit notification image 069SG400 and the right-hit notification image 069SG401, which is displayed larger than the right-hit notification image 069SG400, do not disappear. As a result, as shown in FIG. 11-29 (A2), the demo image 069SG700 is displayed, preventing the player from starting unfavorable left-hit play without knowing that the game is being controlled to time-saving state B.

In addition, in this modified example, an example is given of a form in which the execution of the customer waiting demo effect is restricted and the right hit notification is executed with priority during the period from the end of the variable display of the rescue time-saving reaching fluctuation to the end of the time-saving entry effect B, but the present invention is not limited to this, and during the period from the end of the variable display of the rescue time-saving reaching fluctuation to the end of the time-saving entry effect B, the CPU 103 may restrict the execution of the customer waiting demo effect by not sending a customer waiting demo display designation command.

Next, we will explain another variation of the example of the presentation operation regarding the transition to the customer waiting screen when the rescue time reduction is reached.

As shown in FIG. 11-30 (D1), when the variable display of the pattern in the rescue time reduction reaching variation that has reached the rescue time reduction stops, if the number of reserved memories is 0, the performance control CPU 120 turns on the right hit LED 069SG031 based on receiving the right hit LED lighting notification command in response to the end of the variable display, displays the right hit notification image 069SG400 and the word "Right hit" in the lower right corner of the screen of the image display device 5, and displays the right hit notification image 069SG401 larger than the right hit notification image 069SG400 and the word "Right hit" in the center of the screen of the image display device 5, fading in front of the decorative pattern, to start the right hit notification. In addition, when the pattern determination period (0.5 seconds) specified by the pattern determination A designation command has elapsed, the control of the time reduction state B begins (see FIG. 11-30 (D2)).

Then, when a predetermined time (e.g., about 30,000 ms) has elapsed without a new variable display being started after the variable display of the symbols in the rescue time-saving reaching variation has stopped and been controlled to time-saving state B, the performance control CPU 120, based on having received a customer waiting demo display designation command, displays demo image 069SG700 on the image display device 5 to execute a customer waiting demo performance, and displays right hit notification image 069SG400 and the word "Right hit" in the lower right corner of the screen of the image display device 5 (see FIG. 11-30 (D3)).

After that, when a start winning occurs, the presentation control CPU 120 starts the shutter presentation at the timing when the first variable display starts based on the start of right-hit play in time-saving state B and the occurrence of the second start winning (or the first start winning), and displays the shutter image 069SG250 on the entire screen of the image display device 5. Note that the right-hit notification images 069SG400 and 069SG401 remain displayed in front of the shutter image 069SG250 (see FIG. 11-30 (D4)).

As shown in FIG. 11-30 (D3), when the demo image 069SG700 is displayed on the image display device 5 and the customer waiting demo performance is being performed, when the player touches the touch ring of the ball-hitting operation handle 30, the demo image 069SG700 is made invisible and the customer waiting demo performance is terminated, and the right hit notification image 069SG400 and the word "Right hit" shown in FIG. 11-30 (D2) are displayed, and then the shutter performance is started when the first variable display is started.

Then, the performance control CPU 120 ends the shutter performance when the first variable display ends, hides the shutter image 069SG250 and the right-hit notification image 069SG401, and then displays the entry image 069SG473 and starts the time-saving entry performance B when the second variable display begins (see FIG. 11-30 (D5)).

In this way, during the period from when the variable display of the rescue time-saving achievement fluctuation ends until the time-saving entry performance B ends, the demo image 069SG700 may be displayed to enable the customer-waiting demo performance to be executed, but the right-hit notification image 069SG400 and the characters "right hit" may be displayed together with the demo image 069SG700 to execute the right-hit notification. In this way, the control for displaying the demo image 069SG700 on the image display device 5 to execute the customer-waiting demo performance is the same as in the normal state, reducing the processing burden, while the right-hit notification image 069SG400 and the characters "right hit" are displayed in the lower right corner of the screen of the image display device 5 to prevent the player from starting the unfavorable left-hit game.

In addition, for example, the right hit notification image 069SG400 may be displayed in a state where it is more visible than the demo image 069SG700, for example by overlapping a right hit notification image 069SG401 that is larger than the right hit notification image 069SG400 in front of the demo image 069SG700.

(Feature 069SG Modification 2)
Next, the feature portion 069SG modified example 2 will be described. Fig. 11-31 is a flowchart showing a game control timer interrupt process as the feature portion 069SG modified example 2. Fig. 11-32 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process as the feature portion 069SG modified example 2. Fig. 11-33 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process as the feature portion 069SG modified example 2. Fig. 11-34 is a flowchart showing a display process as the feature portion 069SG modified example 2.

In the above embodiment, as shown in Figures 11-13 and 11-14, an example is given of a form in which the right hit lamp 069SG132 is turned on and off and a right hit LED on notification command and a right hit LED off notification command are sent to the performance control board 12 within the special pattern stop processing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the processing of turning on and off the right hit lamp 069SG132 and the processing of sending the right hit LED on notification command and the right hit LED off notification command to the performance control board 12 may be executed outside the special pattern stop processing. Also, an example has been given in which the value of the rescue time reduction counter is decremented by the normal special pattern processing, and the rescue time reduction determination flag is set to the on state when the rescue time reduction is reached, but the value of the rescue time reduction counter may be decremented by the special pattern stop processing, and the right hit lamp 069SG132 may be turned on and off and a right hit LED on notification command and a right hit LED off notification command may be sent to the performance control board 12 without using the rescue time reduction determination flag.

For example, as shown in FIG. 11-31 as feature part 069SG variant 2, in the game control timer interrupt process, the CPU 103 executes a display process (step 069SGS24A) including a setting process for turning on/off the right hit lamp 069SG132 after executing the game random number update process (step S24) and a process for sending a right hit LED on notification command and a right hit LED off notification command to the performance control board 12, and also executes a display control process (step 069SGS26A) for turning on/off the right hit lamp 069SG132 in accordance with the setting process performed in the display process after executing the normal pattern process process (step S26).

In feature 069SG variant 2, in order to execute the display process (step 069SGS24A) and display control process (step 069SGS26A) described above, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol stop process shown in Figures 11-32 and 11-33.

In the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 11-32 and FIG. 11-33, the CPU 103 first executes the processing of steps 069SGS131 to 069SGS135 in the same manner as the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 11-13 and FIG. 11-14 when the jackpot flag is set. Then, the CPU 103 executes the processing of steps 069SGS138 and 069SGS139 without starting the illumination of the right hit lamp 069SG132 or sending a right hit LED illumination notification command, and then clears the memory of the state of the time-saving flag A and the time-saving flag B (step 069SGS139a) described later, executes the processing of step 069SGS140, and ends the special symbol stop processing.

On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is not set, the CPU 103 executes the processes of steps 069SGS131 to 069SGS133, then identifies the state of time-saving flag A and time-saving flag B at that time, and updates and stores the state of time-saving flag A and time-saving flag B (step 069SGS160). It also determines whether or not the special probability flag is set (step 069SGS161). If the special probability flag is set (step 069SGS161; Yes), the process proceeds to step 069SGS174E, and if the special probability flag is not set (step 069SGS161; No), it further determines whether or not the value of the rescue time-saving counter is already 0 (step 069SGS162).

If the value of the rescue time reduction counter is already 0, i.e., if the time reduction state is already B (step 069SGS162; Yes), proceed to step 069SGS174E. If the value of the rescue time reduction counter is not 0 (step 069SGS162; No), decrement the value of the rescue time reduction counter by 1 (step 069SGS163), and determine whether the value of the rescue time reduction counter after decrementing the value by 1 has become 0 (step 069SGS164).

If the value of the rescue time reduction counter is not 0 (step 069SGS164; No), the CPU 103 executes the processes of steps 069SGS141 to 069SGS145, and then executes the process of step 069SGS152 without turning off the right hit lamp 069SG132 or sending a right hit LED off notification command, and then proceeds to step 069SGS174E.

In addition, if the value of the rescue time reduction counter becomes 0 (step 069SGS164; Yes), the CPU 103 executes the processes of steps 069SGS172 to 069SGS174, and then sets a specific number (e.g., 4) to a specific number reaching information output counter that indicates the number of times that the specific number reaching information, indicating that the variable display number has reached 1100 times without the variable display result being a jackpot, is output from an external output terminal (not shown) to a hall management computer or the like, without starting the illumination of the right hit lamp 069SG132 or sending a right hit LED start notification command, and sets a specific number (e.g., 4) to a specific number reaching information output counter that indicates the number of times that the specific number reaching information is output from an external output terminal (not shown) to a hall management computer or the like, and sets a specific number reaching information output period timer that indicates the output period for each specific number reaching information, and proceeds to step 069SGS174E (step 069SGS174C, step SGS174D).

In addition, in the information output process at the time of the next interrupt (step S23), the CPU 103 outputs the specific count reaching information for the period set in the specific count reaching information output period timer the number of times set in the specific count reaching information output number counter.

Then, in step 069SGS174E, the CPU 103 sets a transition flag for turning on/off the right hit lamp 069SG132 and sending a right hit LED on notification command and a right hit LED off notification command within the display process (step 069SGS24A) at the time of the next interrupt, and then executes the process of step 069SGS175 to end the special symbol stop process.

As shown in FIG. 11-34, in the display process, the CPU 103 first determines whether the transition flag is set, that is, whether the special symbol stop process that results in a miss during the previous interrupt was executed (step 069SGS181). If the transition flag is not set (step 069SGS181; No), the display process is terminated. If the transition flag is set (step 069SGS181; Yes), the transition flag is cleared (step 069SGS182), and the stored states of the time-saving flag A and the time-saving flag B are compared with the current states of the time-saving flag A and the time-saving flag B (step 069SGS183), and it is determined whether the time-saving flag A or the time-saving flag B has changed to the on state (set state) (step 069SGS184).

If the time-saving flag A or the time-saving flag B has changed to the on state, that is, if the time-saving state A or the time-saving state B has been newly controlled (step 069SGS184; Yes), the right-hit lamp 069SG132 and the time-saving lamp 069SG134 are set to light, and a right-hit LED lighting notification command is sent to the performance control board 12 to end the display process (step 069SGS185, step 069SGS186).

In addition, if the time-saving flag A or the time-saving flag B has not changed to the on state (step 069SGS184; No), it is further determined whether the time-saving flag A or the time-saving flag B has changed to the off state (cleared state) (step 069SGS187). If the time-saving flag A or the time-saving flag B has not changed to the off state (step 069SGS187; N), the display process is terminated, and if the time-saving flag A or the time-saving flag B has changed to the off state, that is, if the time-saving state A or the time-saving state B has been newly controlled to the normal state (step 069SGS187; Yes), the right-hit lamp 069SG132 and the time-saving lamp 069SG134 are set to be turned off, and a right-hit LED off notification command is sent to the performance control board 12, and the display process is terminated (step 069SGS188, step 069SGS189).

In addition, in the display control process (step 069SGS16A), the CPU 103 turns on and off the right hit lamp 069SG132 and the time-saving lamp 069SG134 according to the lighting setting in step 069SGS185 or the lighting-off setting in the process of step 069SGS188.

Furthermore, the performance control CPU 120 starts displaying the right hit notification images 069SG400, 069SG401 and the text "Right Hit" on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to receiving a right hit LED lighting notification command from the CPU 103, and ends displaying the right hit notification images 069SG400, 069SG401 and the text "Right Hit" in the center of the screen of the image display device 5 in response to receiving a right hit LED turning off notification command from the CPU 103.

(Feature 069SG Modification 3)
In the above embodiment, when the value of the rescue time reduction counter is between 1 and 300, a special number display is displayed in the lower right corner of the screen of the image display device 5, suggesting that the number of variable displays remaining until the rescue time reduction is reached is decreasing. However, the present invention is not limited to this form, and a rescue time reduction suggestion display that suggests that the number of variable displays remaining until the rescue time reduction is reached is decreasing, which is different from the special number display, may also be executed.

First, the presentation configuration in Figures 11-35 (A) and (B) is the same as the presentation configuration for the variable display count display and special count display (white mode) shown in Figures 11-21 (A) and (B), so a description will be omitted. Also, the presentation configuration other than the rescue time reduction suggestion presentation in Figures 11-35 (C) and (D) is the same as the presentation configuration for the special count display (red mode) shown in Figure 11-21 (C), so a description will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 11-35(C), when the value of the rescue time reduction counter is between 11 and 30 and the first stage of the rescue time reduction suggestion performance is executed, the first suggestion image (in this example, the first suggestion image 069SG800A related to the shutter image 069SG250 at the time of reaching the rescue time reduction, which covers the upper 1/4 area of the background image) is superimposed on the first background image 069SG310. The first suggestion image is an image with a higher display priority than the background image (it has a higher display layer and appears to be displayed in front). Therefore, the player sees a decrease in visibility of the background image in the portion where the first suggestion image is superimposed. In other words, the background image at this time is displayed as the first background image 069SG310 including the first suggestion image 069SG800A.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-35(D), when the value of the rescue time reduction counter is between 1 and 10 and the second stage of the rescue time reduction suggestion performance is executed, a second suggestion image (in this example, a second suggestion image 069SG800B related to the shutter image 069SG250 at the time of reaching the rescue time reduction, which covers the upper 1/2 area of the background image) is superimposed on the first background image 069SG310. The second suggestion image has a higher display priority than the background image (it has a higher display layer and appears to be displayed in front). Therefore, the player sees a decrease in visibility of the background image in the portion where the second suggestion image is superimposed. In other words, the background image at this time is displayed as the first background image 069SG310 including the second suggestion image 069SG800B.

In this embodiment, the background image including the suggestion images (first suggestion image, second suggestion image) from the rescue time reduction suggestion performance is displayed as a background image on the image display device 5 even when the variable display of the special pattern is not being executed. In this way, by varying the display mode of the interface image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 according to the value of the rescue time reduction counter regardless of whether the variable display of the special pattern is being executed or not, it is possible to suggest that the number of variable displays remaining until the rescue time reduction is reached is getting low, and interest can be increased.

In this example, a suggestion image (first suggestion image, second suggestion image) related to the shutter image when the rescue time reduction is reached is superimposed on the background image as an image that changes the interface image, but the present invention is not limited to this form, and an image that is not related to the shutter image when the rescue time reduction is reached may be superimposed on the background image. For example, an effect image whose display area and display color differ according to the value of the rescue time reduction counter may be superimposed, and when the value of the rescue time reduction counter is 21 or more, the display area of the effect image may be a first area (e.g., 25% of the screen) and the display color may be blue, but when the value of the rescue time reduction counter is 20 or less, the display area of the effect image may be a second area (e.g., 50% of the screen) that is larger than the first area and the display color may be red.

(Explanation of various performances)
Next, various effects that can be executed by the effect control CPU 120 will be described with reference to Figs. 11-36 to 11-50. Fig. 11-36 is a diagram for explaining the contents of various effects. Fig. 11-37 is a diagram showing an example of the effect operation of the countdown notice. Fig. 11-38 is a diagram showing an example of the effect operation of the countdown notice. Fig. 11-39 is a diagram showing an example of the effect operation of the reserve change notice. Fig. 11-40 is a diagram showing an example of the effect operation of the pattern chance eye notice. Fig. 11-41 is a diagram showing an example of the effect display notice. Figs. 11-42 (A) to (D) are diagrams showing a look-ahead notice type determination table. Figs. 11-43 (A) to (F) are diagrams showing a look-ahead notice effect pattern determination table. Fig. 11-44 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process. Fig. 11-45 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect processing during variable display. Fig. 11-46 (A) is a diagram showing a reach notice execution determination table, and (B) to (E) are diagrams showing a button notice performance pattern determination table. Fig. 11-47 (A) to (D) are diagrams showing a character notice pattern determination table. Fig. 11-48 (A) to (D) are diagrams showing a movable body operation pattern determination table. Fig. 11-49 (A) to (D) are diagrams showing a movable body notice pattern determination table. Fig. 11-50 (A) to (C) are diagrams for explaining the characteristics according to the game state.

As shown in FIG. 11-36, the presentation control CPU 120 can execute countdown notices, hold change notices, symbol chance notices, and effect display notices as pre-execution previews that predict the probability of a jackpot in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is pending).

In addition, the presentation control CPU 120 can execute a moving object preview, a character preview, a reach preview, and a button preview as preview presentations that indicate that a jackpot will be reached in the variable display.

The presentation control CPU 120 can also execute a hit/miss button presentation and a movable body presentation as a deciding presentation that notifies the player whether or not the game will be controlled to a jackpot game state in a variable display based on the super reach jackpot variation pattern (SP reach A to E).

In addition, after the variable display part ends, in which the variable display of the decorative symbols in the variable display based on the Super Reach jackpot variable pattern (SP Reach A to E) is executed, the performance control CPU 120 can execute a post-performance in the post-performance part that notifies the player of the expected number of balls to be awarded in the jackpot game state in a specific manner.

In addition, when control of one of the special states, the guaranteed bonus state, time-saving state A, or time-saving state B, begins, the presentation control CPU 120 can execute an entry presentation that notifies the start of control of each game state by displaying a state start display.

(Preview preview performance)
Next, the foreseeing notice performance will be explained. In this embodiment, in the start winning judgment process of step S101 in FIG. 6, the CPU 103 detects the occurrence of the start winning, stores reserved information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and executes a process of updating the reserved memory number. When the start winning occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the type of big win) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as reserved information, and a process for predicting the display result and the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value is executed. After storing the reserved information and the reserved memory number, a performance control command is sent to the performance control board 12 to specify the judgment results such as the occurrence of the start winning, the reserved memory number, and the foreseeing judgment.

In the look-ahead notice setting process of step S161 in the look-ahead process of FIG. 10, the presentation control CPU 120, based on the information received from the main board 11, determines whether or not to execute a look-ahead notice presentation that suggests that the reserved memory stored in a specified area of the RAM 102 will be controlled to a jackpot game state, and if so, the type of look-ahead notice presentation to be executed (for example, whether to select "countdown notice," "reserved change notice," "pattern chance notice," or "effect display notice," and the presentation pattern of each notice).

In this embodiment, the execution of the look-ahead preview performance is determined on the condition that the number of reserved memories is "4", but it may also be determined when the number of reserved memories is other than "4". Also, although the type of look-ahead preview performance to be executed is determined to be one of the countdown preview, reserved change preview, pattern chance preview, and effect display preview, the present invention is not limited to this, and multiple previews may be executed simultaneously.

The "countdown preview" is a performance that executes a countdown such as "3" → "2" → "1" → "0" each time the variable display of a reserved memory that was not the subject of the look-ahead preview performance begins, until the variable display of the reserved memory that was the subject of the look-ahead preview performance (hereinafter also referred to as the target reserved memory) begins.

In this embodiment, the presentation pattern of the countdown announcement is determined from among the following patterns: ending the countdown at "3", ending at "2", ending at "1", and ending at "0". The expectation level increases in the order of ending at "3", ending at "2", ending at "1", and ending at "0" (expectation level: ending at "3" < ending at "2" < ending at "1" < ending at "0").

For example, as shown in FIG. 11-37(A), when a start winning occurs, a countdown notice is executed and a pattern that ends at "0" is determined. After the variable display ends (see FIG. 11-37(B)), when the next variable display starts, a character image 069SG100D and a countdown display 069SG411 showing "3" are displayed (see FIG. 11-37(C)), and the variable display ends (see FIG. 11-37(D)). Next, when the next variable display starts, a character image 069SG100C different from the character image 069SG100D and a countdown display 069SG412 showing "2" are displayed (see FIG. 11-37(E)), and the variable display ends (see FIG. 11-37(F)).

Then, when the next variable display starts, a character image 069SG100A different from the character images 069SG100D and 069SG100C and a countdown display 069SG413 showing "1" are displayed (see FIG. 11-38(G)), and the variable display ends (see FIG. 11-38(H)). Then, when the next variable display starts, that is, a variable display of a pending target (for example, a super reach fluctuation pattern), a character image 069SG100B different from the character images 069SG100D to 069SG100A and a countdown display 069SG414 showing "0" are displayed (see FIG. 11-38(I)), and the countdown notice ends.

Although not specifically shown, if the "3" pattern is determined, the countdown preview ends when the character image 069SG100D and the countdown display 069SG411 showing "3" are displayed in FIG. 11-37 (C), if the "2" pattern is determined, the countdown preview ends when the character image 069SG100C and the countdown display 069SG412 showing "2" are displayed in FIG. 11-37 (E), and if the "1" pattern is determined, the countdown preview ends when the character image 069SG100A and the countdown display 069SG413 showing "1" are displayed in FIG. 11-38 (G).

The countdown presentation pattern is arbitrary, and five or more presentation patterns may be set. The countdown may also be allowed to start from a number other than "3." The countup may also go up from "0" → "1" → "2" → "3."

The "Hold Change Notice" is a display that changes the display color of the hold display of the target hold that is the subject of the pre-reading notice display until it is announced whether or not the target hold will be a jackpot in the variable display of the hold memory (target hold).

In this embodiment, the presentation patterns of the hold change notice include a pattern in which the display color of the hold display finally becomes "blue", a pattern in which it becomes "green", a pattern in which it becomes "red", and a pattern in which it becomes "gold", and one of these patterns is determined. Although detailed explanations are omitted in this embodiment, the change mode of the display color of the hold display (for example, at which timing the change occurs, such as at the time of the start winning, when the hold memory is consumed, or during the variable display period of the target hold, and if "red" is determined, whether to change to "red" from the beginning or to change gradually, such as "blue" → "green" → "red") can be determined arbitrarily. The expectation level increases in the order of "blue", "green", "red", and "gold" (expectation level: "blue" < "green" < "red" < "gold").

For example, as shown in FIG. 11-39(A), when a hold change notice is executed and a "red" pattern is determined following the occurrence of a start winning, the hold display of the target hold that was the subject of the hold change notice is displayed in white, and then the variable display ends. Then, when the next variable display starts, the display color of the target hold changes to "blue" (see FIG. 11-39(B)), and the variable display ends. Then, when the next variable display starts, the display color of the target hold changes from "blue" to "red" (see FIG. 11-39(C)), and the variable display ends. Then, the next variable display, that is, the variable display of the target hold (for example, a super reach fluctuation pattern), starts.

The number of presentation patterns for the pending change notice is arbitrary, and there may be five or more patterns. In addition, pending changes may not only involve a color change as described above, but may also involve changes to characters, items, etc.

"Pattern Chance Notice" is a display in which losing symbols are displayed as "even number symbol combinations" or "odd number symbol combinations" in the variable display of reserved memories that were not the subject of the look-ahead notice performance until the variable display of the reserved memories (target reserved) that became the subject of the look-ahead notice performance begins.

In this embodiment, the performance patterns of the symbol chance eye notice include a pattern in which the losing symbol is displayed as an "even symbol combination" (for example, "264") and a pattern in which the losing symbol is displayed as an "odd symbol combination" (for example, "135"), and whether the losing symbol is an "even symbol combination" or an "odd symbol combination" is determined based on the variable display result. In addition, the symbol combination of the "even symbol combination" or the "odd symbol combination" may be determined from among multiple types. In addition, the display color of the pedestal display unit 069SG052 described later that constitutes the decorative symbol may be a "blue" pattern, a "green" pattern, a "red" pattern, or a "gold" pattern, and one of these patterns is determined. The expectation level is higher when the losing symbol is an "odd symbol combination" than when it is an "even symbol combination". Additionally, the colors of the pedestal display increase in order of "blue," "green," "red," and "gold" (expectation level: "blue" < "green" < "red" < "gold").

For example, as shown in FIG. 11-40(A), when the start winning occurs and the execution of the symbol chance eye prediction and the presentation pattern are decided, the variable display ends and the symbol chance eye prediction starts from the next variable display.

If the losing symbol is determined to be an "even number symbol combination" and the base display unit 069SG052 is determined to be a "blue" pattern, the losing symbol will be displayed as an even number symbol combination of "246" and the base display unit 069SG052 will be displayed in "blue" (see Figures 11-40 (B1) (B2)). On the other hand, if the losing symbol is determined to be an "odd number symbol combination" and the base display unit 069SG052 is determined to be a "red" pattern, the losing symbol will be displayed as an odd number symbol combination of "375" and the base display unit 069SG052 will be displayed in "red" (see Figures 11-40 (C1) (C2)).

In this embodiment, the decorative design is composed of a number display section 069SG051 consisting of the numbers "1" to "9", and a base display section 069SG052 displayed on a lower display layer (back side) than the number display section 069SG051. The base display section 069SG052 is formed in a roughly rectangular shape so as to surround the numbers "1" to "9" displayed on the number display section 069SG051, and is displayed in a specified display color (such as white), which is a display mode common to all numbers ("1" to "9").

The number of patterns for the symbol chance prediction is arbitrary, and the number of symbol combinations and the display colors of the base display unit 069SG052 may have five or more patterns. Character images and decorative images may be displayed on the base display unit 069SG052. For example, individual character images corresponding to each number ("1" to "9") may be displayed.

The "effect display preview" is a performance in which an effect image is displayed in the area below the movable body 32 on the display screen of the image display device 5 when the variable display of a reserved memory that was not the subject of the look-ahead preview performance begins until the variable display of the reserved memory (target reserved) that is the subject of the look-ahead preview performance begins.

In this embodiment, the presentation patterns of the effect display preview include a "blue" pattern, a "green" pattern, a "red" pattern, and a "gold" pattern for the effect image, and one of these patterns is determined. Although detailed explanation is omitted in this embodiment, the manner in which the display color of the effect image changes (for example, if "red" is determined, it can be changed to "red" from the beginning, or changed in stages such as "blue" → "green" → "red") can be determined arbitrarily. The expectation level increases in the order of "blue", "green", "red", and "gold" (expectation level: "blue" < "green" < "red" < "gold").

For example, as shown in FIG. 11-41(A), when an effect display preview is executed and a "red" pattern is determined in response to the occurrence of a start winning, the variable display ends (see FIG. 11-41(B)), the next variable display starts (see FIG. 11-41(C)), and when the decorative pattern is displayed in a static state, a "blue" effect image 069SG420 is displayed in the area below the movable body 32 on the display screen of the image display device 5 (see FIG. 11-41(D)). Next, when the next variable display starts, the effect image 069SG420 is hidden (see FIG. 11-41(E)), and when the decorative pattern is displayed in a static state, a "red" effect image 069SG420 is displayed in the area below the movable body 32 on the display screen of the image display device 5 (see FIG. 11-41(F)). Then, when the next variable display, that is, the variable display of the target hold (for example, the super reach variable pattern), begins, the effect image 069SG420 becomes hidden (see Figure 11-41 (G)).

The number of presentation patterns for the effect display preview is arbitrary, and there may be five or more presentation patterns. The size of the effect image 069SG420 may be varied depending on the degree of expectation. The effect image 069SG420 may be displayed not only at the end of the variable display, but also at the start of the variable display or at other times.

Next, the pre-reading notice performance type determination tables A to D used by the performance control CPU 120 in the pre-reading notice setting process of step S161 to determine whether or not to execute a pre-reading notice performance that suggests that the reserved memory stored in a specified area of the RAM 102 will be controlled to a jackpot game state based on information received from the main board 11, and the type of pre-reading notice performance to be executed if execution is determined will be described. In FIG. 11-42, (A) is the pre-reading notice performance type determination table A used in the normal state, (B) is the pre-reading notice performance type determination table B used in the probability change state, (C) is the pre-reading notice performance type determination table C used in the time-saving state A, and (D) is the pre-reading notice performance type determination table D used in the time-saving state B. In the following, random numbers from 0 to 99 are used as random numbers for determining the various performance types.

As shown in FIG. 11-42(A), in the notice performance type determination table A used when the game state is the normal state, when the variable display result is a "jackpot", 20 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution", 20 judgment values are assigned to "countdown notice", 20 judgment values are assigned to "hold change notice", 20 judgment values are assigned to "symbol chance eye notice", and 20 judgment values are assigned to "effect display notice". On the other hand, when the variable display result is a "miss", 50 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution", 10 judgment values are assigned to "countdown notice", 10 judgment values are assigned to "hold change notice", 15 judgment values are assigned to "symbol chance eye notice", and 15 judgment values are assigned to "effect display notice".

As shown in FIG. 11-42(B), in the notice performance type determination table B used when the game state is in the probability variable state, when the variable display result is a "jackpot", 20 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution", 20 judgment values are assigned to "countdown notice", 20 judgment values are assigned to "reserved change notice", 20 judgment values are assigned to "symbol chance eye notice", and 20 judgment values are assigned to "effect display notice". On the other hand, when the variable display result is a "miss", 60 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution", 5 judgment values are assigned to "countdown notice", 5 judgment values are assigned to "reserved change notice", 15 judgment values are assigned to "symbol chance eye notice", and 15 judgment values are assigned to "effect display notice".

As shown in FIG. 11-42(C), in the pre-notification performance type determination table C used when the game state is the time-saving state A, when the variable display result is a "jackpot", 40 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution", 20 judgment values are assigned to "reserved change pre-notification", 20 judgment values are assigned to "symbol chance eye pre-notification", and 20 judgment values are assigned to "effect display pre-notification". On the other hand, when the variable display result is a "miss", 70 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution", 10 judgment values are assigned to "reserved change pre-notification", 10 judgment values are assigned to "symbol chance eye pre-notification", and 10 judgment values are assigned to "effect display pre-notification".

As shown in FIG. 11-42 (D), in the advance notice type determination table D used when the game state is time-saving state B, when the variable display result is a "jackpot", 70 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution", and 30 judgment values are assigned to "symbol chance notice". On the other hand, when the variable display result is a "miss", 100 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution".

In this way, when the variable display result is a "miss," the rate of "not executing" the pre-reading preview performance increases in the following order: normal state, special chance state, time-saving state A, and time-saving state B. In other words, it is most likely to be executed in the special chance state, and not executed (least likely to be executed) in time-saving state B. In addition, the "countdown preview" is a preview that is not executed in time-saving state A and time-saving state B, and the "hold change preview" and "effect display preview" are previews that are not executed in time-saving state B.

Here, the type of pre-reading preview performance is determined by comparing the three game states in which time-saving control is executed (high probability state, time-saving state A, time-saving state B).

First, the execution rate of the pre-reading preview performance when the variable display result is a "jackpot" is 80% in the special state, 60% in time-saving state A, and 30% in time-saving state B. The number of types of pre-reading preview performance that can be determined when the variable display result is a "miss" is 40% in the special state, 30% in time-saving state A, and 0% (not executed) in time-saving state B.

In addition, the number of types of pre-reading preview performances that can be determined when the variable display result is a "jackpot" is "four types" in the special state, "three types" in time-saving state A, and "two types" in time-saving state B. The number of types of pre-reading preview performances that can be determined when the variable display result is a "miss" is "four types" in the special state, "three types" in time-saving state A, and "zero types (not executed)" in time-saving state B.

In this way, in time-saving state B, only if the variable display result is a "jackpot," the "symbol chance notice" can be executed, and no other look-ahead notice effects are executed, and if the variable display result is a "miss," no look-ahead notice effects are executed. In other words, in time-saving state B, the execution rate of look-ahead notice effects is lower than in the probability bonus state or time-saving state A, and the number of possible types of effects that can be determined is smaller.

In addition, in time-saving state B, a "Pattern Chance Eye Notice" can be executed as a look-ahead notice performance. This is because in time-saving state B, a change pattern with a short variable display time (such as an ultra-shortened non-reach) is likely to be determined, and when a look-ahead performance is executed in one variable display, the time is short, so it is easy to miss color changes in small reserved display areas such as "reserved change notices." In addition, while a "countdown notice" is executed in multiple variable displays, it is difficult to notice the change in count because the period for displaying the count in one variable display is short. In contrast, a "Pattern Chance Eye Notice" is executed in multiple variable displays, and the change in display color of the decorative pattern and the base can be suitably shown when the decorative pattern is stopped, so it can be said to be a look-ahead notice performance suitable for execution in time-saving state B.

In the present embodiment, the embodiment has been exemplified as an example in which the pre-reading preview performance is not executed when the variable display result is a "miss" in the time-saving state B, but the present invention is not limited to this. If the execution rate of the pre-reading preview performance when the variable display result is a "miss" in the time-saving state B is lower than the execution rate of the pre-reading preview performance when the variable display result is a "miss" in the high probability state or the time-saving state A, the pre-reading preview performance may be executed when the variable display result is a "miss" in the time-saving state B. Also, if the number of types of pre-reading preview performances that can be determined when the variable display result is a "miss" is less than the high probability state or the time-saving state A, two or more types of pre-reading preview performances may be executed in the time-saving state B.

Next, we will explain the effect pattern determination tables A to F that the effect control CPU 120 uses when determining the effect pattern of the pre-read preview effect that has been decided to be executed. In Figure 11-43, (A) is effect pattern determination table A used in the normal state, (B) is effect pattern determination table B used in the special probability state, (C) is effect pattern determination table C used in the time-saving state A, (D) is effect pattern determination table D used in the time-saving state B, (E) is effect pattern determination table E used in the normal state, and (F) is effect pattern determination table F used in the special probability state.

As shown in FIG. 11-43(A), in the presentation pattern determination table A, which is commonly used to determine the presentation patterns of the reserved change notice, the symbol chance notice, and the effect display notice when the game state is normal, when the variable display result is a "jackpot", 10 judgment values are assigned to "blue", 20 judgment values are assigned to "green", 50 judgment values are assigned to "red", and 20 judgment values are assigned to "gold". On the other hand, when the variable display result is a "miss", 65 judgment values are assigned to "blue", 20 judgment values are assigned to "green", 10 judgment values are assigned to "red", and 5 judgment values are assigned to "gold".

As shown in FIG. 11-43(B), in the presentation pattern determination table B, which is commonly used to determine the presentation patterns of the reserved change notice, the symbol chance notice, and the effect display notice when the game state is in the probability change state, when the variable display result is a "jackpot", 10 judgment values are assigned to "blue", 20 judgment values are assigned to "green", 50 judgment values are assigned to "red", and 20 judgment values are assigned to "gold". On the other hand, when the variable display result is a "miss", 65 judgment values are assigned to "blue", 20 judgment values are assigned to "green", 10 judgment values are assigned to "red", and 5 judgment values are assigned to "gold".

As shown in FIG. 11-43(C), in the presentation pattern determination table C, which is commonly used to determine the presentation patterns of the reserved change notice, the symbol chance notice, and the effect display notice when the game state is the time-saving state A, when the variable display result is a "jackpot," 10 judgment values are assigned to "blue," 20 judgment values are assigned to "green," and 70 judgment values are assigned to "red." On the other hand, when the variable display result is a "miss," 70 judgment values are assigned to "blue," 20 judgment values are assigned to "green," and 10 judgment values are assigned to "red."

As shown in FIG. 11-43 (D), in the presentation pattern determination table D used to determine the presentation pattern of the symbol chance eye notice when the game state is time-saving state B, when the variable display result is a "jackpot," 90 judgment values are assigned to "red," and 10 judgment values are assigned to "gold." On the other hand, when the variable display result is a "miss," the "symbol chance eye notice" is not executed, and therefore no judgment values are assigned to any presentation patterns.

Also, as shown in FIG. 11-43(E), in the presentation pattern determination table E used to determine the presentation pattern of the countdown notice when the game state is in the normal state, when the variable display result is a "jackpot", 5 judgment values are assigned to the pattern ending in "3", 5 judgment values are assigned to the pattern ending in "2", 20 judgment values are assigned to the pattern ending in "1", and 70 judgment values are assigned to the pattern ending in "0". On the other hand, when the variable display result is a "miss", 65 judgment values are assigned to the pattern ending in "3", 20 judgment values are assigned to the pattern ending in "2", 10 judgment values are assigned to the pattern ending in "1", and 5 judgment values are assigned to the pattern ending in "0".

As shown in FIG. 11-43(F), in the presentation pattern determination table F used to determine the presentation pattern of the countdown notice when the game state is in the probability state, when the variable display result is a "jackpot", 5 judgment values are assigned to the pattern ending in "3", 5 judgment values are assigned to the pattern ending in "2", 20 judgment values are assigned to the pattern ending in "1", and 70 judgment values are assigned to the pattern ending in "0". On the other hand, when the variable display result is a "miss", 50 judgment values are assigned to the pattern ending in "3", 20 judgment values are assigned to the pattern ending in "2", 20 judgment values are assigned to the pattern ending in "1", and 10 judgment values are assigned to the pattern ending in "0".

In this way, the presentation patterns for the hold change notice, symbol chance notice, and effect display notice are set so that the expectation level increases in the order of "blue," "green," "red," and "gold" (expectation level: "blue" < "green" < "red" < "gold"). Also, the presentation patterns for the countdown notice are set so that the expectation level increases in the order of "end at 3," "end at 2," "end at 1," and "end at 0" (expectation level: "end at 3" < "end at 2" < "end at 1" < "0").

Here, the presentation patterns of various announcements are determined by comparing the three game states in which time-saving control is executed (high probability state, time-saving state A, time-saving state B).

In addition, the number of presentation patterns for various notices that can be determined when the variable display result is a "jackpot" is "four types" in the special state, "three types" in time-saving state A, and "two types" in time-saving state B. The number of presentation patterns for various notices that can be determined when the variable display result is a "miss" is "four types" in the special state, "three types" in time-saving state A, and "zero types (not executed)" in time-saving state B.

In this way, in time-saving state B, when the variable display result is a "jackpot," one of two types, "red" or "gold," can be determined as the presentation pattern for the "Pattern Chance Eye Notice." Also, when the variable display result is a "miss," no presentation pattern for the "Pattern Chance Eye Notice" is determined (not executed). In other words, in time-saving state B, there are fewer presentation patterns that can be determined than in the special state or time-saving state A.

(Preview performance)
Next, the preview performance will be described. As shown in Fig. 11-36, the "movable object preview", "character preview", "reach preview" and "button preview" as preview performances can be executed at a predetermined time in the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the super reach fluctuation pattern, and the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute various preview performances in the variable display start setting process shown in Fig. 11-44, and if execution is determined, the performance pattern of the preview performance to be executed.

The "movable object preview" is a presentation that suggests that a jackpot will be controlled by vibrating the movable object 32 up and down when the variable display starts (see Figure 11-57 (A1) (B1)). The presentation patterns for the movable object preview include a "vibration (small) pattern" in which the amplitude of the vertical vibration is small, and a "vibration (large) pattern" in which the amplitude of the vertical vibration is larger than the vibration (small), and depending on the result of the variable display, it is decided whether to execute the "vibration (small) pattern" or the "vibration (large) pattern".

The movable body 32 can move vertically between an origin position above the display screen of the image display device 5 and a performance position approximately in the center of the display screen, and can fall from the origin position to the performance position under its own weight. The vibration in the movable body preview is a performance in which the movable body 32 vibrates vertically between the origin position and a specified position between the origin position and the performance position. Furthermore, the performance patterns are not limited to the above, and three or more types may be set.

In the "character preview," a specific character appears during the period from when the variable display begins until the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes a reach state, and the character's lines are displayed while the audio of the displayed lines is output from speakers 8L, 8R to tease whether or not the reach state will occur (see Figure 11-57 (A2) (B2)). The reach preview presentation patterns include a "line A pattern" in which the character's lines are "Reach?" and a "line B pattern" in which the character's lines are "Maybe a reach!!", and depending on the result of the variable display, either non-execution, "line A pattern," or "line B pattern" is determined. The content of the lines is arbitrary and may be lines other than those mentioned above.

The character's dialogue patterns are not limited to the above, and three or more types may be set. Also, the type of character does not change, but it may be possible to select one of multiple types of characters depending on the variable display result.

The "reach preview" is a presentation that indicates whether or not a decorative pattern with the same number as the decorative pattern displayed in the left decorative pattern display area 5L will be displayed in a stopped state in the right decorative pattern display area 5R after the variable display of the decorative pattern has begun and the decorative pattern that was displayed in a stopped state in the left decorative pattern display area 5L has been displayed in a stopped state, i.e., whether or not a reach state will occur (see Figures 11-57 (A3 to A5), (B3 to B5)).

Specifically, after the decorative pattern that was variably displayed in the left decorative pattern display area 5L is displayed stationary, the deceleration display of the decorative pattern with the same number as the decorative pattern displayed stationary in the left decorative pattern display area 5L begins just before the stationary display position in the variably displayed right decorative pattern display area 5R (see FIG. 11-57 (A4), (B4)). Then, when the operation by the player is detected within a predetermined operation effective period after the deceleration display begins, or when the operation effective period has elapsed without detection of the operation, if the reach mode is not reached, the decorative pattern with the same number as the decorative pattern displayed stationary in the left decorative pattern display area 5L passes the stationary display position and the next decorative pattern is displayed stationary (see FIG. 11-57 (A5), (B5)), and if the reach mode is reached, the decorative pattern with the same number as the decorative pattern displayed stationary in the left decorative pattern display area 5L is displayed stationary at the stationary display position.

The reach mode is a mode (also called a reach performance) in which, from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbols (identification information) until the display result is derived and displayed, all decorative symbols (e.g., the left and right symbols) excluding one decorative symbol (e.g., the middle symbol) from the combination of multiple decorative symbols (e.g., "333") that make up the jackpot display result are displayed stationary, and then the one decorative symbol (e.g., the middle symbol) is displayed variably.

When the fluctuation pattern is non-reach or SP reach, the performance control CPU 120 determines by lottery whether to execute a reach notice in the reach notice execution decision process of step 069SGS278 described below, regardless of whether the variable display result is a jackpot display result, and sets a performance control pattern (process table) according to the decision. Also, when the fluctuation pattern is non-reach, the reach mode does not appear after the reach notice is executed, and when the fluctuation pattern is SP reach, the reach mode appears after the reach notice is executed, and the SP reach performance is executed.

The "button notice" is an effect that is executed when the reach notice is executed, from the start of the deceleration display of the decorative pattern in the right decorative pattern display area 5R that has the same number as the decorative pattern displayed in a stopped state in the left decorative pattern display area 5L, until the specified effective operation period has elapsed (see Fig. 11-57 (A4) (B4)). Specifically, it is an operation promotion effect that encourages the operation of the push button 31B from the start of the deceleration display of the decorative pattern until the specified effective operation period has elapsed, and it starts with the display of the operation promotion display and a button image that resembles the push button 31B, and ends when the operation of the push button 31B is detected within the effective operation period, or when the effective operation period has elapsed without any operation being detected, by hiding the operation promotion display and the button image.

The presentation patterns (operation promotion modes) of the button preview include a "long press pattern" that encourages the user to press and hold the push button 31B for a specified operation period, a "repeated press pattern" that encourages the user to repeatedly press the push button 31B for a specified operation period, and a "single hit pattern" that encourages the user to press the push button 31B once. Depending on the variable display result, the non-execution, "long press pattern," "repeated press pattern," or "single hit pattern" is determined. Note that the presentation patterns are not limited to the above, and four or more types may be set, or two or less types may be set.

The operation prompt will say "Long press!" for the "long press pattern," "Continuous tap!" for the "rapid tap pattern," and "One hit!" for the "single hit pattern."

(Decisive performance)
Next, the deciding performance will be explained. As shown in Fig. 11-36, the deciding performance is a performance that is executed before informing whether or not the game is controlled to a big win at the end of the SP reach performance in the variable display of the super reach variation pattern (see Fig. 11-58 (C4 to C8), Fig. 11-59 (A10 to D3), (B7 to D3)), and there are a "win or lose button performance" that is executed during a predetermined operation effective period, and a "movable body performance" that is executed after the "win or lose button performance".

The "win/lose button effect" is an operation promotion effect that encourages the operation of the push button 31B until a specified valid operation period has elapsed. It begins with the display of an operation promotion display consisting of the text "RELEASE!!" or "PRESS!!" and a button image that resembles the push button 31B, and ends when operation of the push button 31B is detected within the valid operation period, or when the valid operation period has elapsed without any operation being detected, with the operation promotion display and button image going invisible (see Figure 11-58 (C4), Figure 11-59 (A8-A10), (B7)).

The presentation patterns include a "white pattern" in which the button LED 62 emits white light and the button image is displayed in white, and a "red pattern" in which the button LED 62 emits red light and the button image is displayed in red. In the "movable body operation pattern determination process" described below, if "Pattern A-1", "Pattern A-2", "Pattern B-1", or "Pattern B-2" is determined, the "white pattern" is determined, and if "Pattern B-3" is determined, the "red pattern" is determined. It should be noted that either the "white pattern" or the "red pattern" may be determined depending on the variable display result, regardless of the "movable body operation pattern determination process". The presentation patterns are not limited to the above, and three or more types may be set, or only one type may be set.

The "movable body effect" is an effect that notifies whether or not the game will be controlled to a jackpot game state depending on whether or not the movable body 32 is dropped from the origin position to the effect position. Specifically, it is executed when the operation of the push button 31B is detected within the effective operation period in the "win/lose button effect", or when the effective operation period has elapsed without any operation being detected, and if the movable body 32 drops from the origin position to the effect position, it notifies that the game will be controlled to a jackpot game state, and if the movable body 32 does not drop from the origin position to the effect position, it notifies that the game will not be controlled to a jackpot game state, that is, it notifies that it has been a miss (see Figure 11-58 (C6) and Figure 11-59 (D1)).

When the movable body 32 falls, the movable body LED 208 and game effect lamp 9 built into the movable body 32 light up in a predetermined manner, and an image of an enemy character being defeated and an effect image emphasizing the movable body 32 are displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. When the movable body 32 does not fall, the movable body LED 208 and game effect lamp 9 do not light up, and the image of an enemy character being defeated and the effect image are not displayed.

In this way, in the "decisive effect," if the variable display result is a jackpot, the hit/lose button effect is performed, followed by the execution of the movable body effect to notify the jackpot, and if the variable display result is a miss, the hit/lose button effect is performed, followed by the execution of the movable body effect to notify the miss.

(Post-show performance)
Next, the post-effect performance will be described. As shown in Fig. 11-36, the post-effect performance is a performance in which the expected number of balls to be awarded in the jackpot game state is specified in the post-effect performance part after the variable display part in which the variable display of the decorative pattern in the variable display of the super reach jackpot variable pattern is executed is notified that the jackpot game state will be controlled (see Fig. 11-60 (D4 to D10)).

The variable display part is the period from the start of the variable display in the variable display period of the Super Reach jackpot variable pattern to the announcement of the variable display result, and the post-performance part is the period from the end of the variable display part in the variable display period of the Super Reach jackpot variable pattern to the end of the variable display. In other words, the variable display period of the Super Reach jackpot variable pattern includes the variable display part period and the post-performance part period. The post-performance may be executed during the fanfare period from the start of the jackpot game state to the start of the round game, or during the pattern determination period after the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the Super Reach jackpot variable pattern.

In the post-show performance, the ally character and enemy character that appeared in the SP reach performance are displayed, along with a planned ball number counter display showing the planned number of balls to be awarded in the jackpot game state, and the planned ball number counter display increases each time the ally character attacks the enemy character. Next, during a specified operation valid period, an operation prompt display consisting of the characters "Push!" and a button image imitating the push button 31B are displayed, and when operation of the push button 31B is detected within the operation valid period, or when operation is not detected and the operation valid period has elapsed, the ally character defeats the enemy character, a specified number (e.g., 1000 or 1500) is displayed on the planned ball number counter display, and the planned number of balls to be awarded during the jackpot is announced. Then, after the post-show performance ends, the jackpot game state begins.

(Rush-in performance)
Next, the entry performance will be described. As shown in FIG. 11-36, the entry performance includes a "entry introduction performance" executed before the start of the "probability variable entry performance" and the "time-saving entry performance A", a "probability variable entry performance" executed when the control of the probability variable state starts after the end of the big win game state, a "time-saving entry performance A" executed when the control of the time-saving state A starts after the end of the big win game state, and a "time-saving entry performance B" executed when the control of the time-saving state B starts because 900 variable displays have been executed without being controlled to the big win game state in the low probability state. In addition, the timing at which the rescue time-saving reaching variation (the variable display when the value of the rescue time-saving counter becomes 0) at which the "time-saving entry performance B" is executed is started, that is, before the execution of the "time-saving entry performance B", a "shutter performance" (see FIG. 11-23 (B) (C), FIG. 11-25 (B) (C)) is executed.

Specifically, the "high probability of winning" and "time-saving entry effect A" are executed during the ending period of the jackpot game state, and the "time-saving entry effect B" is executed during the pattern determination period (e.g., 20 seconds) after the 900th variable display (rescue time-saving arrival fluctuation) at which the start condition for control of time-saving state B is met has ended.

The "Time-saving entry effect A" is an effect that notifies the player that control of the time-saving state A will begin by displaying the words "BATTLE RUSH ENTERED!!" after the entry introduction effect (see Fig. 11-63 (A) to (C)) is executed (see Fig. 11-63 (D)).

The "high probability entry effect" is an effect that notifies players that control of the high probability state will begin by displaying the characters "Extreme" in addition to the characters "BATTLE RUSH ENTERED!!" after the entry introduction effect (see Fig. 11-63 (A) to (C)) (see Fig. 11-63 (D), Fig. 11-64 (A1 to A4)).

The "Time-saving entry effect B" is an effect that indicates that the control of time-saving state B will begin by displaying the words "Entering BATTLE RUSH!!" plus "Play 1100" without displaying the entry introduction effect (see Fig. 11-63 (A) to (C)) (see Fig. 11-63 (D) and Fig. 11-64 (B1 to B4)).

In addition, for the special bonus entry effect/time-saving entry effect B, the words "Enter BATTLE RUSH!!" may be displayed after the words "Extreme" or "Play/1100" are displayed.

(Variable display start setting process)
Next, the operation of the performance control board 12 will be described. FIG. 11-44 is a flow chart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the performance control process shown in FIG. 7. In the variable display start setting process, the performance control CPU 120 first judges whether the first variable start command reception flag is on or not (step 069SGS271). If the first variable start command reception flag is on (step 069SGS271; Yes), the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "1-0" to "1-4" of the first special chart reservation memory in the start winning reception command buffer are shifted up by one buffer number (step 069SGS272). Note that the contents of the buffer number "1-0" cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift to, so they are erased.

Specifically, the various command data stored in association with buffer number "1-1" of the first special chart reserved memory is shifted to be stored in association with buffer number "1-0", the various command data stored in association with buffer number "1-2" of the first special chart reserved memory is shifted to be stored in association with buffer number "1-1", the various command data stored in association with buffer number "1-3" of the first special chart reserved memory is shifted to be stored in association with buffer number "1-2", and the various command data stored in association with buffer number "1-4" of the first special chart reserved memory is shifted to be stored in association with buffer number "1-3".

In addition, if the first variable start command reception flag is not on (off) in step 069SGS271 (step 069SGS271; No), it is determined whether the second variable start command reception flag is on (step 069SGS273). If the second variable start command reception flag is not on (step 069SGS273; No), the variable display start setting process is terminated, and if the second variable start command reception flag is on (step 069SGS273; Yes), the various command data stored in association with the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" of the second special chart reservation memory in the start winning reception command buffer is shifted up by one buffer number (step 069SGS274). Note that the contents of buffer number "2-0" cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift to, so it is erased.

Specifically, the various command data stored in association with buffer number "2-1" of the second special chart reserved memory is shifted to be stored in association with buffer number "2-0", the various command data stored in association with buffer number "2-2" of the second special chart reserved memory is shifted to be stored in association with buffer number "2-1", the various command data stored in association with buffer number "2-3" of the second special chart reserved memory is shifted to be stored in association with buffer number "2-2", and the various command data stored in association with buffer number "2-4" of the second special chart reserved memory is shifted to be stored in association with buffer number "2-3".

After execution of step 069SGS272 or step 069SGS274, the performance control CPU 120 reads out the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (step 069SGS275). The variation pattern designation command is stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area in response to reception of the variation pattern designation command in the command analysis process (S75) shown in FIG. 6, and is erased when the variable display ends. The variation pattern designation command may be erased in response to reading.

Then, the display result (stopping pattern) of the decorative pattern is determined according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (i.e., the received display result designation command) (step 069SGS276). In this case, the performance control CPU 120 determines the stopping pattern of the decorative pattern according to the display result specified by the display result designation command, and stores data indicating the determined stopping pattern of the decorative pattern in the decorative pattern display result storage area. Note that in the command analysis process (S75) shown in FIG. 6, the display result designation command received in response to reception of the display result designation command is stored in the display result designation command storage area, and is erased when the variable display ends. Note that the display result designation command may be erased upon reading.

In this feature section 069SG, when the received variable display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to the jackpot A, the performance control CPU 120 determines, for example, from among a plurality of combinations of even number symbols other than "7" (for example, combinations of decorative symbols such as "222", "444", "666", and "888") as the stopping symbols. When the received variable display result designation command is the third variable display result designation command corresponding to the jackpot B, the stopping symbols are determined from a plurality of combinations of odd number symbols other than "7" (for example, combinations of decorative symbols such as "111", "333", "555", and "999"). When the received variable display result designation command is the fourth variable display result designation command corresponding to the jackpot C, the stopping symbols are determined to be a combination of decorative symbols with three symbols aligned in "7" (jackpot symbols). Furthermore, if the received variable display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command, which corresponds to a miss, a decorative pattern in which three symbols are not aligned is determined as the stopping pattern.

In addition, in the pre-reading prediction setting process of step S161 in the performance control process processing of FIG. 10, if the performance control CPU 120 decides to execute the aforementioned pattern chance prediction, it decides whether the stopped patterns of the variable display until the variable display of the target hold starts will be a combination of even patterns or a combination of odd patterns.

When determining these stopping patterns, the performance control CPU 120 may, for example, extract a random number for determining the stopping pattern, and determine the stopping pattern of the decorative pattern using a stopping pattern determination table in which data indicating combinations of decorative patterns are associated with numerical values. In other words, the stopping pattern may be determined by selecting data indicating the combination of decorative patterns that corresponds to the numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

Then, the performance control CPU 120 judges whether or not a rescue time reduction count A designation command that specifies that the rescue time reduction has been reached is stored in the command storage area, that is, whether or not the fluctuation is a rescue time reduction reaching fluctuation (step 069SGS276A). If it is a rescue time reduction reaching fluctuation (step 069SGS276A; Yes), a shutter performance setting process is executed (step 069SGS276B), and if it is not a rescue time reduction reaching fluctuation (step 069SGS276A; No), the process proceeds to step 069SGS277. In the shutter performance setting process, a period until the performance start is set in the shutter performance start waiting timer, and the corresponding shutter performance starts when the performance start waiting timer times out.

Then, the performance control CPU 120 judges whether the fluctuation pattern stored in the fluctuation pattern designation command storage area is a shortened non-reach fluctuation pattern or a super shortened non-reach fluctuation pattern (step 069SGS277). If the fluctuation pattern is a shortened non-reach fluctuation pattern or a super shortened non-reach fluctuation pattern (step 069SGS277; Yes), proceed to step 069SGS283. If the fluctuation pattern is not a shortened non-reach fluctuation pattern or a super shortened non-reach fluctuation pattern, that is, if the fluctuation pattern is a non-reach fluctuation pattern or a super reach fluctuation pattern (step 069SGS277; No), a reach notice execution decision process is executed (step 069SGS278).

In the reach notice execution decision process, for example, a random number (0 to 99) for deciding whether to execute the reach notice is extracted, and a reach notice execution decision table shown in Figure 11-46 (A) is used to decide whether or not to execute the reach notice.

In the reach notice execution decision table, as shown in FIG. 11-46(A), different judgment values are assigned to "non-execution" and "execution" for the game state when it is "normal state", "high probability state", "time-saving state A", and "time-saving state B", respectively, so that the judgment value numbers are as shown in FIG. 11-46(A).

Specifically, when the gaming state is in the "normal state", 50 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution" and 50 judgment values are assigned to "execution". When the gaming state is in the "high probability state", 50 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution" and 50 judgment values are assigned to "execution". When the gaming state is in the "time-saving state A", 60 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution" and 40 judgment values are assigned to "execution". When the gaming state is in the "time-saving state B", 80 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution" and 20 judgment values are assigned to "execution".

In this way, when comparing the three gameplay states excluding the normal state, the reach prediction is set so that its execution rate decreases in the order of the special state, time-saving state A, and time-saving state B (execution rate: special state > time-saving state A > time-saving state B).

In this embodiment, an example is given of a form in which a reach notice can be executed with a probability of 20% in time-saving state B, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the reach notice may not be executed in time-saving state B.

Returning to FIG. 11-44, in step 069SGS279A, it is determined whether or not a reach notice has been decided to be executed in step 069SGS278 (step 069SGS279A). If it is determined that a reach notice has not been decided to be executed (step 069SGS279A; No), the process proceeds to step 069SGS280. If it is determined that a reach notice has been decided to be executed (step 069SGS279A; Yes), a presentation control pattern (process table) corresponding to the reach notice is selected (step 069SGS279B), and then a button notice pattern decision process is executed (step 069SGS279C).

In the button preview pattern determination process, for example, a random number (0 to 99) for determining the button preview pattern is extracted, and the button preview pattern is determined using button preview pattern determination tables A to D corresponding to the game state, as shown in Figures 11-46 (B) to (E).

In the button preview pattern determination tables A to D, as shown in Figures 11-46 (B) to (E), for each of the patterns of "non-execution", "one hit", "repeated hit", and "long press", different judgment values are assigned for the variable display results of "jackpot", "missed reach", and "not missed reach", so that the judgment value numbers are as shown in Figures 11-46 (B) to (E).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-46(B), in the button preview pattern determination table A used when the game state is "normal state", when the variable display result is "jackpot", 20 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution", 40 judgment values are assigned to "one hit", 20 judgment values are assigned to "continuous hits", and 20 judgment values are assigned to "long press". Also, when the variable display result is "missed reach", 70 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution", 15 judgment values are assigned to "one hit", 10 judgment values are assigned to "continuous hits", and 5 judgment values are assigned to "long press". Also, when the variable display result is "not missed reach", 70 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution", 5 judgment values are assigned to "one hit", 10 judgment values are assigned to "continuous hits", and 15 judgment values are assigned to "long press".

Also, as shown in FIG. 11-46(C), in the button prediction pattern determination table B used when the game state is the "high probability state", when the variable display result is a "jackpot", 20 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution", 40 judgment values are assigned to "one hit", 20 judgment values are assigned to "continuous hits", and 20 judgment values are assigned to "long press". Also, when the variable display result is a "missed reach", 70 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution", 15 judgment values are assigned to "one hit", 10 judgment values are assigned to "continuous hits", and 5 judgment values are assigned to "long press". Also, when the variable display result is a "non-missed reach", 70 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution", 5 judgment values are assigned to "one hit", 10 judgment values are assigned to "continuous hits", and 15 judgment values are assigned to "long press".

Also, as shown in FIG. 11-46(D), in the button preview pattern determination table C used when the game state is "time-saving state A", when the variable display result is "jackpot", 20 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution", 40 judgment values are assigned to "one hit", 20 judgment values are assigned to "continuous hits", and 20 judgment values are assigned to "long press". Also, when the variable display result is "missed reach", 80 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution", 10 judgment values are assigned to "one hit", 5 judgment values are assigned to "continuous hits", and 5 judgment values are assigned to "long press". Also, when the variable display result is "not missed reach", 80 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution", 5 judgment values are assigned to "one hit", 5 judgment values are assigned to "continuous hits", and 10 judgment values are assigned to "long press".

Also, as shown in FIG. 11-46 (E), in the button preview pattern determination table D used when the game state is "time-saving state B," when the variable display result is "jackpot," 90 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution," and 10 judgment values are assigned to "one hit." When the variable display result is "missed reach," 95 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution," and 5 judgment values are assigned to "one hit." When the number of reserved memories is "0," and the variable display result is "miss," 100 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution."

In this way, when comparing the three gameplay states excluding the normal state, the button preview is set so that its execution rate decreases in the order of the special mode, time-saving mode A, and time-saving mode B (execution rate: special mode > time-saving mode A > time-saving mode B).

In particular, in the case of time-saving state B, if the variable display result is "miss" when the number of reserved memories is "0", a non-reach or SP reach variation pattern is determined, but the execution rate of the reach prediction is low, and even if the reach prediction is executed, the button prediction is not executed.

In this embodiment, when the reserved memory number is "0" in time-saving state B and the variable display result is "miss", the button notice is not executed even if the reach notice is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the button notice may be executed at a rate lower than the execution rate of the button notice when the reserved memory number is "0" in the probability bonus state or time-saving state A and the variable display result is "miss".

In addition, in the example shown, when the number of reserved memories is other than "0" in the time-saving state B and the variable display result is "miss," the button prediction is executed at a rate of 5% in the reach prediction, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the button prediction may not be executed if the variable display result is "miss," regardless of the number of reserved memories.

In addition, in the case of a jackpot or missed reach, a "one-hit" pattern that prompts the player to perform a single operation may be executed, but the execution rate is extremely low, and "repeated taps" or "long press" operations that prompt the player to perform an operation for a specified effective operation period, that is, "repeated taps" or "long press" operations that are more cumbersome to operate than "one-hit" operations that prompt the player to perform a single operation, are not promoted.

Returning to FIG. 11-44, if it is determined in step 069SGS279A that the execution of a reach prediction has not been decided (step 069SGS279A; No), or after executing the button prediction pattern determination process in step 069SGS279C, the performance control CPU 120 executes a character prediction pattern determination process (step 069SGS280). In the character prediction pattern determination process, a random number (0 to 99) for determining the character prediction pattern is extracted, and the character prediction pattern is determined using character prediction pattern determination tables A to D corresponding to the game state, as shown in FIG. 11-47 (A) to (D).

In the character preview pattern determination tables A to D, as shown in Figures 11-47(A) to (D), for each pattern of "No execution", "Line A (Reach?)", and "Line B (Maybe it's a reach!!)", different judgment values are assigned when the variable display result is "jackpot" and when it is "miss", so that the judgment value numbers are as shown in Figures 11-47(A) to (D).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-47(A), in the character preview pattern determination table A used when the game state is "normal state", when the variable display result is "jackpot", 20 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution", 30 judgment values are assigned to "line A", and 50 judgment values are assigned to "line B". Also, when the variable display result is "miss", 70 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution", 20 judgment values are assigned to "line A", and 10 judgment values are assigned to "line B".

Also, as shown in FIG. 11-47(B), in the character preview pattern determination table B used when the game state is the "high probability state," when the variable display result is a "jackpot," 20 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution," 30 judgment values are assigned to "line A," and 50 judgment values are assigned to "line B." Also, when the variable display result is a "miss," 70 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution," 20 judgment values are assigned to "line A," and 10 judgment values are assigned to "line B."

Also, as shown in FIG. 11-47(C), in the character preview pattern determination table C used when the game state is "Time-saving state A", when the variable display result is "jackpot", 20 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution", 30 judgment values are assigned to "line A", and 50 judgment values are assigned to "line B".Also, when the variable display result is "miss", 80 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution", 10 judgment values are assigned to "line A", and 10 judgment values are assigned to "line B".

Also, as shown in FIG. 11-47 (D), in the character preview pattern determination table D used when the game state is "Time-saving state B", when the variable display result is "Big hit", 90 judgment values are assigned to "No execution", and 10 judgment values are assigned to "Line B". When the variable display result is "Miss", 95 judgment values are assigned to "No execution", and 5 judgment values are assigned to "Line A". When the reserved memory count is "0", and the variable display result is "Miss", 100 judgment values are assigned to "No execution".

In this way, when comparing the three gameplay states excluding the normal state, the character preview is set so that its execution rate decreases in the order of the special state, time-saving state A, and time-saving state B (execution rate: special state > time-saving state A > time-saving state B).

In particular, in the case of time-saving state B, if the number of reserved memories is "0" and the variable display result is "miss," a non-reach or SP-reach variable pattern is determined, but the character preview is not executed in the variable display of either variable pattern.

In this embodiment, an example is given of a form in which a character preview is not executed when the variable display result is a "miss" when the reserved memory number is "0" in time-saving state B, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be possible to execute a character preview at a rate lower than the execution rate of the character preview when the variable display result is a "miss" when the reserved memory number is "0" in the probability bonus state or time-saving state A.

In addition, in the example shown, when the number of reserved memories is other than "0" in the time-saving state B and the variable display result is "miss," the character announcement is executed at a rate of 5%, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the character announcement may not be executed if the variable display result is "miss," regardless of the number of reserved memories.

Returning to FIG. 11-44, after executing the character preview pattern determination process in step 069SGS280, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether the fluctuation pattern stored in the fluctuation pattern designation command storage area is a super reach fluctuation pattern (step 069SGS281A). If the fluctuation pattern is not a super reach fluctuation pattern, that is, if it is a non-reach fluctuation pattern (step 069SGS281A; No), proceed to step 069SGS282. If the fluctuation pattern is a super reach fluctuation pattern (step 069SGS281A; Yes), execute the movable body operation pattern determination process (step 069SGS281B).

In the movable body motion pattern determination process, a random number (0 to 99) for determining the movable body motion pattern is extracted, and the movable body motion pattern is determined using movable body motion pattern determination tables A to D corresponding to the game state, as shown in Figures 11-48 (A) to (D).

In the movable body operation pattern determination tables A to D, as shown in Figures 11-48 (A) to (D), there is a "Pattern A-1" for a jackpot where the movable body announcement is not executed and the movable body 32 is dropped in the movable body performance (decisive performance), a "Pattern A-2" for a jackpot where the movable body announcement is a vibration (small) and the movable body 32 is dropped in the movable body performance, a "Pattern A-3" for a jackpot where the movable body announcement is a vibration (large) and the movable body 32 is dropped in the movable body performance, and a "Pattern A-4" for a jackpot where the movable body announcement is not executed and the movable body performance of the deciding performance is a movable body performance. For each of the patterns, "Pattern B-1" for a miss in which the body 32 does not fall, "Pattern B-2" for a miss in which the moving body announcement is a vibration (small) and the moving body performance does not cause the moving body 32 to fall, and "Pattern B-3" for a miss in which the moving body announcement is a vibration (large) and the moving body performance does not cause the moving body 32 to fall, different judgment values are assigned for when the variable display result is a "jackpot" and when it is a "miss" so that the judgment value numbers are as shown in Figures 11-48 (A) to (D).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-48(A), in the movable body operation pattern determination table A used when the game state is the "normal state," when the variable display result is a "jackpot," 10 judgment values are assigned to "pattern A-1," 20 judgment values are assigned to "pattern A-2," and 70 judgment values are assigned to "pattern A-3." Also, when the variable display result is a "miss," 70 judgment values are assigned to "pattern B-1," 20 judgment values are assigned to "pattern B-2," and 10 judgment values are assigned to "pattern B-3."

As shown in FIG. 11-48(B), in the movable body operation pattern determination table B used when the game state is the "high probability state," when the variable display result is a "jackpot," 20 judgment values are assigned to "pattern A-1," 10 judgment values are assigned to "pattern A-2," and 70 judgment values are assigned to "pattern A-3." When the variable display result is a "miss," 70 judgment values are assigned to "pattern B-1," 20 judgment values are assigned to "pattern B-2," and 10 judgment values are assigned to "pattern B-3."

As shown in FIG. 11-48(C), in the movable body operation pattern determination table C used when the game state is "time-saving state A," when the variable display result is a "jackpot," 10 judgment values are assigned to "pattern A-1," 10 judgment values are assigned to "pattern A-2," and 80 judgment values are assigned to "pattern A-3." When the variable display result is a "miss," 80 judgment values are assigned to "pattern B-1," 10 judgment values are assigned to "pattern B-2," and 10 judgment values are assigned to "pattern B-3."

As shown in FIG. 11-48(D), in the movable body operation pattern determination table D used when the game state is "time-saving state B," when the variable display result is a "jackpot," 90 judgment values are assigned to "pattern A-1," 5 judgment values are assigned to "pattern A-2," and 5 judgment values are assigned to "pattern A-3." When the variable display result is a "miss," 100 judgment values are assigned to "pattern B-1."

As such, when comparing the movable body operation patterns when the variable display result is a jackpot in the three game states excluding the normal state, the execution rate of "Pattern A-2" and "Pattern A-3," in which both the movable body announcement and the movable body performance are executed, is higher in the special probability state and time-saving state A than in time-saving state B. On the other hand, the execution rate of "Pattern A-1," in which the movable body announcement is not executed and only the movable body performance is executed, is higher in time-saving state B than in the special probability state and time-saving state A.

In addition, when comparing the movable body operation patterns when the variable display result is a miss in three game states excluding the normal state, the execution rate of "Pattern B-2" and "Pattern B-3," in which only the movable body prediction is executed, is higher in the special probability state and time-saving state A than in time-saving state B (not executed).

In other words, in the case of time-saving state B, the execution rate of the moving object announcement is lower than in the special chance state and time-saving state A (execution rate of the moving object announcement: special chance state > time-saving state A > time-saving state B).

In this embodiment, when the variable display of the Super Reach jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined in the time-saving state B, the execution rate of "Pattern A-1" in which the movable object preview is not executed and only the movable object performance is executed is 90%, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be 90% or less as long as it is higher than the execution rate of "Pattern A-1" when the variable display of the Super Reach jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined in the probability variable state or the time-saving state A. Also, the execution rate when the variable display of the Super Reach jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined in the time-saving state B may be 100%.

Returning to FIG. 11-44, if it is determined in step 069SGS281A that the fluctuation pattern is not a super reach fluctuation pattern, that is, a non-reach fluctuation pattern (step 069SGS281A; No), the performance control CPU 120 executes a movable object prediction pattern determination process (step 069SGS282). In the movable object prediction pattern determination process, a random number (0 to 99) for determining the movable object prediction pattern is extracted, and the movable object prediction pattern is determined using movable object prediction pattern determination tables A to D corresponding to the game state, as shown in FIG. 11-49 (A) to (D).

In the movable object prediction pattern determination tables A to D, as shown in Figures 11-49 (A) to (D), for each pattern of "non-execution", "small vibration", and "large vibration", different judgment values are assigned when the variable display result is "jackpot" and when it is "miss", so that the number of judgment values shown in Figures 11-49 (A) to (D) is reached.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-49(A), in the movable object prediction pattern determination table A used when the game state is "normal state", when the variable display result is "jackpot", 10 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution", 30 judgment values are assigned to "small vibration", and 60 judgment values are assigned to "large vibration". Also, when the variable display result is "miss", 60 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution", 30 judgment values are assigned to "small vibration", and 10 judgment values are assigned to "large vibration".

Also, as shown in FIG. 11-49(B), in the movable object prediction pattern determination table B used when the game state is the "high probability state," when the variable display result is a "jackpot," 10 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution," 30 judgment values are assigned to "small vibration," and 60 judgment values are assigned to "large vibration." Also, when the variable display result is a "miss," 60 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution," 30 judgment values are assigned to "small vibration," and 10 judgment values are assigned to "large vibration."

Also, as shown in FIG. 11-49(C), in the movable body prediction pattern determination table C used when the game state is "Time-saving state A", when the variable display result is "jackpot", 10 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution", 30 judgment values are assigned to "small vibration", and 60 judgment values are assigned to "large vibration". Also, when the variable display result is "miss", 70 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution", 20 judgment values are assigned to "small vibration", and 10 judgment values are assigned to "large vibration".

As shown in FIG. 11-49 (D), in the movable object prediction pattern determination table D used when the game state is "time-saving state B", when the variable display result is "jackpot", only the super reach fluctuation pattern is determined, so no judgment value is assigned to "non-execution", "small vibration", or "large vibration". In addition, when the reserved memory count is "0" and the variable display result is "miss", if a non-reach fluctuation pattern is determined, a judgment value of 100 is assigned to "non-execution".

In this way, when comparing the three game states excluding the normal state, the moving object prediction is set so that the execution rate decreases in the order of the special state, time-saving state A, and time-saving state B (execution rate: special state > time-saving state A > time-saving state B).

In particular, in the case of time-saving state B, if a non-reach fluctuation pattern is determined, the moving object announcement will not be executed, even when the number of reserved memories is "0".

In this embodiment, a form in which a movable object prediction is not executed when the variable display result is "miss" when the reserved memory number is "0" in time-saving state B has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be possible to execute a movable object prediction at a rate lower than the execution rate of the movable object prediction when the variable display result is "miss" when the reserved memory number is "0" in the probability bonus state or time-saving state A.

In addition, in the time-saving state B, when the number of reserved memories is other than "0" and the variable display result is "miss", the movable object prediction is not executed as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and when the number of reserved memories is other than "0" and the variable display result is "miss", the movable object prediction may be executed.

When the execution of any of the performance patterns is determined in the above-mentioned button preview pattern determination process, character preview pattern determination process, or movable object preview pattern determination process, a period until the preview start is set in the various preview start waiting timers, and the corresponding preview starts when the various preview start waiting timers time out.

Returning to FIG. 11-44, if the fluctuation pattern is a shortened non-reach fluctuation pattern or an ultra-shortened non-reach in step 069SGS277, if the movable body operation pattern determination process is executed in step 069SGS281B, or if the movable body preview pattern determination process is executed in step 069SGS282, then in step 069SGS283 the performance control CPU 120 selects a performance control pattern (process table) according to the fluctuation pattern designation command. Then, the process timer in process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step 069SGS284).

In addition, in the process table, display control execution data for controlling the display of the image display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, sound control execution data for controlling the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and stick controller 31A are arranged in chronological order in correspondence with each process data n (numbers 1 to N).

Then, the performance control CPU 120 executes control of the performance device (image display device 5 as a performance component, various lamps as performance components, speakers 8L, 8R as performance components, and operation unit (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.)) according to the contents of process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1) (step 069SGS285). For example, to display an image corresponding to a fluctuation pattern on the image display device 5, it outputs a command to the display control unit 123. It also outputs a control signal (lamp control execution data) to the lamp control board 14 to control the lighting/extinguishing of various lamps. It also outputs a control signal (sound number data) to the sound control board 13 to output sound from the speakers 8L, 8R.

In this embodiment, the performance control CPU 120 controls the display of the decorative pattern to vary according to a variation pattern that corresponds one-to-one to the variation pattern designation command, but the performance control CPU 120 may select a variation pattern to be used from multiple types of variation patterns that correspond to the variation pattern designation command.

Then, the variable display time timer is set to a value equivalent to the variable display time specified by the variation pattern designation command (step 069SGS286). A predetermined time is also set to the variable display control timer (step 069SGS287). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the performance control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, center, and right decorative patterns to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, the display control unit 123 outputs a signal corresponding to the image data written to the VRAM to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing variable display (variation) of the decorative patterns. Next, the value of the performance control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the performance processing during variable display (step S172) (step 069SGS288), and the processing ends.

(Variable display performance processing)
Next, FIG. 11-45 is a flow chart showing the variable display performance processing (step S172) in the performance control process processing. In the variable display performance processing, the performance control CPU 120 decrements the values of the process timer, the variable display time timer, and the variable display control timer by 1 (step 069SGS301, step 069SGS302, step 069SGS303). In addition, when various performance start waiting timers are set (it is decided to perform a notice performance, etc.) or the notice performance execution flag is in an on state (a notice performance is being executed) (step 069SGS304; Y), the performance control CPU 120 executes various performance processing (step 069SGS305). When both the performance start waiting timer and the notice performance execution flag are off, the performance processing of step 069SGS305 is not executed and the process proceeds to step 069SGS306.

In step 069SGS306, the performance control CPU 120 checks whether the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step 069SGS307). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer to the next process timer setting value in the process table (step 069SGS308). In addition, the control state for the performance device (performance component) is changed based on the next set display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc. (step 069SGS309a). On the other hand, if the process timer has not timed out, the performance device (performance component) is controlled according to the contents of the process data corresponding to the process timer (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc.) (step 069SGS309b).

Next, it is confirmed whether the variable display control timer has timed out (step 069SGS310). If the variable display control timer has timed out (step 069SGS310; Y), the performance control CPU 120 creates image data for the next display screen of the left, center, and right decorative patterns (screens that should be displayed 30 ms after the previous display switching of the decorative patterns) and writes it to a specified area of the VRAM (step 069SGS311). In this way, variable display control of the decorative patterns is realized in the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 outputs a signal based on data that superimposes image data of a specified area such as a set background image and image data based on the display control execution data set in the process table to the image display device 5. In this way, the background image, character image, and decorative pattern in the change of the decorative pattern are displayed in the image display device 5. In addition, a specified value is reset to the variable display control timer (step 069SGS312).

If the variable display control timer has not timed out (step 069SGS310; N), after executing step 069SGS312, the performance control CPU 120 checks whether the variable display time timer has timed out (step 069SGS313). If the variable display time timer has not timed out (step 069SGS313; No), it determines whether the confirmation command reception flag, which indicates that a pattern confirmation command has been received, is on (step 069SGS314). If the confirmation command reception flag is not on (step 069SGS314; No), the process ends.

If the variable display time timer has timed out in step 069SGS313 (step 069SGS313; Yes), or if the confirmation command reception flag is on in step 069SGS314 (step 069SGS314; Yes), it is determined whether the right hit LED lighting start command reception flag is on (step 069SGS315). If the right hit LED lighting start command reception flag is on (step 069SGS315; Yes), the right hit LED 069SG031 starts to light up, and right hit notification images 069SG400, 069SG401, etc. are displayed to start a right hit notification (step 069SGS316), and the value of the performance control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special chart hit waiting process (step S173) (step 069SGS319), and the process ends.

Also, if the right-hit LED lighting start command reception flag is not on (step 069SGS315; No), it is determined whether the right-hit LED lighting end command reception flag is on (step 069SGS317). If the right-hit LED lighting end command reception flag is on (step 069SGS317; Yes), the right-hit LED 069SG031 is turned off, and the right-hit notification image 069SG400 and the like are not displayed to end the right-hit notification (step 069SGS318), and the value of the performance control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special chart hit waiting process (step S173) (step 069SGS319), and the process is terminated. Also, if the right-hit LED lighting end command reception flag is not on (step 069 SGS317; No), the value of the performance control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special chart hit waiting process (step S173) (step 069 SGS319), and the process ends.

Although not shown in detail, after the processing from step 069SGS315 to step 069SGS318 is executed, the value of the performance control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special pattern hit waiting process (step S173) after the pattern determination period specified by the pattern determination command based on the determination command reception flag has elapsed.

In addition, even if the variable display time timer has not timed out, if a pattern determination command is received, the control will switch to one that stops the variation. Therefore, even if, for example, a variable pattern specification command indicating a long variation time is received due to noise between boards, the variable display of the decorative pattern can be ended when the regular variable display time has elapsed (when the variable display of the special pattern has ended).

The process table used for variable display control of the decorative pattern contains the process data during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In other words, the sum of the process timer settings of process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the variable display time of the decorative pattern. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n times out in the processing of step 069SGS306, there is no process data to switch (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.), and the variable display control of the decorative pattern based on the process table ends.

(Examples of various actions depending on game state)
Next, various operation examples for the three game states of time-saving state B, probability-changing state, and time-saving state A will be described based on Fig. 11-50. Fig. 11-50 shows (A) an example of a variable operation for each game state, (B) an example of a presentation operation for each game state, and (C) a diagram for explaining the characteristics of time-saving state B.

First, as shown in Figure 11-50 (A), we compare the contents of each item "A1" to "A5" in the three game states of "Time-saving state B", "Probable bonus state", and "Time-saving state A".

<Item A1>
Regarding the number of miss variation patterns that the CPU 103 can select, in the "time-saving state B", as shown in Figures 11-8 (A) (B), when the number of reserved memories is 0 or 1 to 3, the number is "2", namely, "super-shortened non-reach" and "SP reach D". In the "probable change state", as shown in Figures 11-6 (A) (B), when the number of reserved memories is 1 to 3, the number is a maximum of "4", namely, "shortened non-reach A", "non-reach A", "SP reach C", and "SP reach D". In the "time-saving state A", as shown in Figures 11-7 (A) (B), when the number of reserved memories is 1 to 3, the number is a maximum of "3", namely, "shortened non-reach", "non-reach", and "SP reach E".

In other words, when the variable display result is a "miss," the number of miss variation patterns that the CPU 103 can determine in the "time-saving state B" (e.g., two) is less than the number of variable display patterns that can be determined in the "time-saving state A" (e.g., three), and is also less than the number of miss variation patterns that can be determined in the "probable bonus state" (e.g., four).

The number of miss variation patterns that the CPU 103 can determine increases in the order of time-saving state B, time-saving state A, and high probability state, or the above number can be changed in various ways as long as the number of time-saving state B is less than at least one of time-saving state A and high probability state.

<Item A2>
Regarding the average time of the variable display time of the miss fluctuation pattern determined by the CPU 103, in the "time-saving state B", as shown in Figures 11-8 (A) and (B), the average time of the variable display time of the miss fluctuation pattern that can be determined when the number of reserved memories is 0 is approximately 7.54 seconds {((7 s x 97) + (25 s x 3)) ÷ 100 = 7.54}, and the average time of the variable display time of the miss fluctuation pattern that can be determined when the number of reserved memories is 1 to 3 is approximately 2.205 seconds {((1.5 s x 97) + (25 s x 3)) ÷ 100 = 2.205}. Here, assuming that when time-saving state B begins, the first variable display has a pending memory number of 0, and that the 2nd to 1100th variable displays have a pending memory number of 1 to 3, the average variable display time of the variable pattern for a miss that can be determined in time-saving state B is approximately 2.2 seconds {(7.54 + (2.205 x 1099)) ÷ 1100 = 2.20985}.

As shown in Figure 11-6 (A) and (B), in the "probable bonus state", when the reserved memory number is 0, the average variable display time of the variable pattern for a loss that can be determined is about 8.2 seconds {((7s x 95) + (40s x 2) + (25s x 3)) ÷ 100 = 8.2}, and when the reserved memory number is 1 to 3, the average variable display time of the variable pattern for a loss that can be determined is about 4.8 seconds {((3s x 85) + (7s x 10) + (40s x 2) + (25s x 3)) ÷ 100 = 4.8}. Here, assuming that the reserved memory number is 0 for the first variable display when the probable bonus state starts and the reserved memory number is 1 to 3 for the 2nd to 110th variable displays, the average variable display time of the variable pattern for a loss that can be determined in the probable bonus state is about 4.83 seconds {(8.2 + (4.8 x 109)) ÷ 110 = 4.83}.

In the "time-saving state A", as shown in Fig. 11-7 (A) and (B), when the number of reserved memories is 0, the average time of the variable display time of the variable pattern for a miss that can be determined is about 9.15 seconds {((7s x 95) + (50s x 5)) ÷ 100 = 9.15}, and when the number of reserved memories is 1 to 3, the average time of the variable display time of the variable pattern for a miss that can be determined is about 5.55 seconds {((3s x 90) + (7s x 5) + (50s x 5)) ÷ 100 = 5.55}. Here, assuming that the number of reserved memories is 0 for the first variable display when the time-saving state A starts and the number of reserved memories is 1 to 3 for the 2nd to 110th variable displays, the average time of the variable display time of the variable pattern for a miss that can be determined in the time-saving state A is about 5.58 seconds {(9.15 + (5.55 x 109)) ÷ 110 = 5.58}.

In other words, when the variable display result is a "miss," the average time (e.g., about 2.2 seconds) of the variable display time of the miss fluctuation pattern determined by the CPU 103 in the "time-saving state B" is shorter than the average time (e.g., about 5.58 seconds) of the variable display time of the miss fluctuation pattern determined in the "time-saving state A," and is also shorter than the average time (e.g., about 4.83 seconds) of the variable display time of the miss fluctuation pattern determined in the "high probability state."

In addition, the average time (e.g., about 7.54 seconds) of the variable display time of the losing fluctuation pattern that can be determined when the number of reserved memories is 0 in the "time-saving state B" is shorter than the average time (e.g., about 9.15 seconds) of the variable display time of the losing fluctuation pattern that is determined when the number of reserved memories is 0 in the "time-saving state A," and is also shorter than the average time (e.g., about 8.2 seconds) of the variable display time of the losing fluctuation pattern that is determined when the number of reserved memories is 0 in the "probable change state."

In addition, the average time (e.g., about 2.205 seconds) of the variable display time of the losing variable pattern that can be determined in the "time-saving state B" when the number of reserved memories is 1 to 3 is shorter than the average time (e.g., about 5.55 seconds) of the variable display time of the losing variable pattern determined in the "time-saving state A" and is also shorter than the average time (e.g., about 4.8 seconds) of the variable display time of the losing variable pattern determined in the "high probability state."

According to items (A1) and (A2), in the time-saving state B controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the fact that a long period of time continued in which the state was not controlled to a jackpot game state, the variable display that is not determined to be controlled to a jackpot game state has fewer types of fluctuation patterns and a shorter average time for the variable display, and therefore the speed at which the variable display is consumed is faster than in the probability variable state or the time-saving state A, and therefore a suitable time-saving state B can be provided.

The average time of the variable display time of the miss fluctuation pattern is longer in the order of time-saving state B, high probability state, and time-saving state A, or the above time can be changed in various ways as long as time-saving state B is shorter than at least one of time-saving state A and high probability state.

<Item A3>
Regarding the number of jackpot fluctuation patterns that the CPU 103 can select, in the "time-saving state B", as shown in Figure 11-8 (C), when the number of reserved memories is 0 to 3, the number is "1" of "SP reach D", and in the "certain variable state", as shown in Figure 11-6 (C), when the number of reserved memories is 0 to 3, the number is a maximum of "3" of "not via SP", "SP reach C", and "SP reach D", and in the "time-saving state A", as shown in Figure 11-7 (C), when the number of reserved memories is 0 to 3, the number is a maximum of "2" of "not via SP" and "SP reach E".

In other words, when the variable display result is a "jackpot," the number of jackpot fluctuation patterns that the CPU 103 can determine in the "time-saving state B" (e.g., 1) is less than the number of variable display patterns that can be determined in the "time-saving state A" (e.g., 2), and is also less than the number of miss fluctuation patterns that can be determined in the "probable bonus state" (e.g., 3).

The number of jackpot fluctuation patterns that the CPU 103 can determine increases in the order of time-saving state B, time-saving state A, and high probability state, or the above numbers can be changed in various ways as long as the number of time-saving state B is less than at least one of time-saving state A and high probability state.

<Item A4>
Regarding the average time of the variable display time of the jackpot fluctuation pattern determined by the CPU 103, in the "time-saving state B", as shown in Figure 11-8 (C), the average time of the variable display time of the jackpot fluctuation pattern that can be determined when the number of reserved memories is 0 to 3 is approximately 40 seconds.

As shown in Figure 11-6 (C), in the "high probability state," the average time for the variable display time of the variable pattern for a jackpot that can be determined when the number of reserved memories is 0 to 3 is approximately 51.1 seconds {((22 s x 5) + (55 s x 80) + (40 s x 15)) ÷ 100 = 51.1}, so the average time for the variable display time of the variable pattern for a jackpot that can be determined in the high probability state is approximately 51.1 seconds.

In "time-saving state A," as shown in FIG. 11-7 (C), the average variable display time of the variable pattern for a jackpot that can be determined when the number of reserved memories is 0 to 3 is approximately 62.8 seconds {((22 s x 5) + (55 s x 95)) ÷ 100 = 62.85}.

In other words, when the variable display result is a "jackpot," the average time of the variable display time of the jackpot fluctuation pattern determined by the CPU 103 in the "time-saving state B" (e.g., about 40 seconds) is shorter than the average time of the variable display time of the jackpot fluctuation pattern determined in the "time-saving state A" (e.g., about 62.8 seconds), and is also shorter than the average time of the variable display time of the jackpot fluctuation pattern determined in the "probable bonus state" (e.g., about 51.1 seconds).

According to items (A3) and (A4), in the time-saving state B controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the fact that a long period of time continued in which the state was not controlled to a jackpot game state, the variable display that has been decided to be controlled to a jackpot game state has fewer types of fluctuation patterns and a shorter average time for the variable display, and therefore the consumption speed of the variable display is faster than in the probability variable state or the time-saving state A, and therefore a suitable time-saving state B can be provided.

The average time of the variable display time of the jackpot fluctuation pattern is longer in the order of time-saving state B, high probability state, and time-saving state A, or the above time can be changed in various ways as long as time-saving state B is shorter than at least one of time-saving state A and high probability state.

<Item A5>
Regarding the determination ratio of non-reach miss fluctuation patterns determined by the CPU 103, in the "time-saving state B", as shown in Figures 11-8 (A) (B), the ratio is 95% when the number of reserved memories is 0 or 1 to 3, while in the "probable bonus state", as shown in Figures 11-6 (A) (B), the ratio is 80% when the number of reserved memories is 0 or 1 to 3, while in the "time-saving state A", as shown in Figures 11-7 (A) (B), the ratio is 70% when the number of reserved memories is 0 or 1 to 3.

In other words, the percentage (e.g., 97%) of times that the CPU 103 determines a "non-reach miss fluctuation pattern" when the variable display result is a "miss" in the "time-saving state B" is higher than the percentage (e.g., 95%) of times that the CPU 103 determines a "non-reach miss fluctuation pattern" when the variable display result is a "miss" in the "time-saving state A," and is also higher than the percentage (e.g., 95%) of times that the CPU 103 determines a "non-reach miss fluctuation pattern" when the variable display result is a "miss" in the "probable win state."

According to item (A5), in the time-saving state B controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the fact that a long period of time has continued in which the game is not controlled to a jackpot game state, in the variable display in which it is not decided to control the game to a jackpot game state, the variable display state is set to a reach state, which reduces unnecessary fanaticism, and thus provides a suitable time-saving state B.

In this embodiment, the percentage at which the CPU 103 determines a "non-reach miss variable pattern" when the variable display result is a "miss" is 97% for time-saving state B, and 95% for both the high probability state and time-saving state A, with the percentage decreasing in the order of time-saving state B, high probability state, and time-saving state A. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the percentage may decrease in the order of time-saving state B (e.g., 97%), high probability state (e.g., 95%), and time-saving state A (e.g., 94%), or the percentage can be changed in various ways as long as the percentage in the case of time-saving state B is higher than at least one of the time-saving state A and the high probability state.

In this embodiment, an example is given of a form in which the rate at which the CPU 103 determines a "non-reach miss fluctuation pattern" when the variable display result is "miss" in "time-saving state B" is 97%, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the rate at which the CPU 103 determines a "non-reach miss fluctuation pattern" when the variable display result is "miss" in "time-saving state B" may be 100%, in other words, the reach fluctuation pattern may not be determined when the variable display result is "miss" in "time-saving state B".

In addition, the miss variation pattern (e.g., "non-reach A") that the CPU 103 can determine in the "time-saving state B" when the variable display result is "miss" is the same as the miss variation pattern (e.g., "non-reach A") that the CPU 103 can determine in the "time-saving state A" and the "probable win state", thereby reducing development costs and program capacity.

In addition, when the variable display result is a "jackpot", the miss variation pattern (e.g., "SP Reach D") that the CPU 103 can determine in the "time-saving state B" is the same as the miss variation pattern (e.g., "SP Reach D") that can be determined in the "probable win state", thereby reducing development costs and program capacity.

Next, as shown in Figure 11-50 (B), the contents of each of the items "B1" to "B10" in the three game states of "Time-saving state B", "Probable bonus state", and "Time-saving state A" are compared.

<Item B1>
Regarding the execution rate of "moving object prediction" and "character prediction" as jackpot suggestive effects in the variable display of the miss fluctuation pattern determined when the number of reserved memories is 0, in "time-saving state B", as shown in Figure 11-49 (D), the execution rate of "moving object prediction" is 0% (not executed), and as shown in Figure 11-47 (D), the execution rate of "character prediction" is 0% (not executed); in "probable change state", as shown in Figure 11-49 (B), the execution rate of "moving object prediction" is 40%, and as shown in Figure 11-47 (B), the execution rate of "character prediction" is 30%; and in "time-saving state A", as shown in Figure 11-49 (C), the execution rate of "moving object prediction" is 30%, and as shown in Figure 11-47 (C), the execution rate of "character prediction" is 20%.

In other words, when the variable display is executed in the miss variation pattern determined when the number of reserved memories is 0 in the "time-saving state A," and when the variable display is executed in the miss variation pattern determined when the number of reserved memories is 0 in the "probable bonus state," suggestive effects such as "moving object preview" and "character preview" are executed in the variable display, whereas when the variable display is executed in the miss variation pattern determined when the number of reserved memories is 0 in the "time-saving state B," suggestive effects such as "moving object preview" and "character preview" are not executed in the variable display.

According to item (B1), in the time-saving state B controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the fact that a long period of time has continued in which the state is not controlled to a jackpot game state, in the variable display of a variable pattern that can be determined when the number of reserved memories is 0 (for example, "non-reach" or "SP reach" other than the shortened non-reach), there is no unnecessary excitement due to the movable object preview or character preview, and therefore a suitable time-saving state B can be provided.

To explain in detail, when the control of the probability variable state, time-saving state A, and time-saving state B starts, since the left-handed play was performed in the normal state up until that point, it is possible that the first reserved memory may have reserved memory stored therein, but the second reserved memory may not have reserved memory stored therein. In other words, when the probability variable state or time-saving state A starts with the first hit, or when the control of time-saving state B starts with the execution of 900 variable displays, in order to buy time to store reserved memory in the second reserved memory, the probability of deciding the miss variation pattern when the number of reserved memories is 0 is high that the miss variation pattern with a longer variable display time than the shortened non-reach (for example, a non-reach with a variable time of 7 seconds or an SP reach with a variable time of 25 seconds or 40 seconds, etc.). And when a miss variation pattern with a longer variable display time than the shortened non-reach is decided, a suggestive performance such as a "moving object announcement" or a "character announcement" can be executed in the variable display.

However, when the control of time-saving state B begins, it is highly likely that various miss predictions have been executed over the long period of play up to now, and therefore if a "moving object prediction" or "character prediction" is also executed in time-saving state B, the player will feel annoyed. Therefore, when a variable display is executed in the miss variation pattern determined when the number of reserved memories is 0 in time-saving state B, "moving object prediction" and "character prediction" are not executed.

In this embodiment, when the variable display is executed in a miss variation pattern determined when the reserved memory number is 0 in "time-saving state B", a form has been exemplified in which suggestive effects such as "movable object prediction" and "character prediction" are not executed in the variable display. However, for example, when the variable display is executed in a miss variation pattern determined when the reserved memory number is 0 in "time-saving state B", it is preferable that the execution rate of suggestive effects such as "movable object prediction" and "character prediction" in the variable display is lower than the execution rate of suggestive effects such as "movable object prediction" and "character prediction" in the "probable change state" and "time-saving state A".

In addition, when a variable display is executed in a miss variation pattern that is determined when the number of reserved memories is 0, the rate at which suggestive effects such as "moving object prediction" and "character prediction" are executed can be changed in various ways, so long as the execution rate of "moving object prediction" and "character prediction" in time-saving state B is lower than the execution rate of "moving object prediction" and "character prediction" in at least one of time-saving state A and the special state.

In addition, in the time-saving state B, if the fluctuation pattern is a miss, the "moving object announcement" or "character announcement" may not be executed, and if the fluctuation pattern is a jackpot, the "moving object announcement" or "character announcement" may be executed. By doing this, interest can be heightened by drawing attention to whether or not suggestive effects such as the "moving object announcement" or "character announcement" are executed in the time-saving state B.

The suggestive effects that suggest that the game will be controlled to a jackpot game state may include a "reach notice" or a "button notice" as a teasing effect to tease whether or not the variable display state will be a reach state (whether or not a reach will be achieved). By doing so, interest can be heightened by drawing attention to whether or not the "reach notice" or "button notice" will be executed in the time-saving state B.

In addition, based on the variable display results, it is possible to execute multiple types of suggestive effects, including a first suggestive effect (e.g., line A or small vibration) and a second suggestive effect (e.g., line B or large vibration) that has a higher probability of being controlled into a jackpot game state than when the first suggestive effect is executed, thereby drawing attention to whether or not a suggestive effect will be executed in time-saving state B, thereby increasing interest.

<Item B2>
Regarding the number of types of pre-reading notices that the performance control CPU 120 can determine when the variable display result is a miss, in the "time-saving state B", none are determined, so the number is "0", as shown in Figure 11-42 (D); in the "probable bonus state", the number is "4", namely, "countdown notice", "hold change notice", "pattern chance eye notice", and "effect display notice", as shown in Figure 11-42 (B); and in the "time-saving state A", the number is "3", namely, "hold change notice", "pattern chance eye notice", and "effect display notice", as shown in Figure 11-42 (C).

In other words, the number of types of pre-reading forecasts that the performance control CPU 120 can determine when the variable display result is a miss in the "time-saving state B" (e.g., 0) is less than the number of types of pre-reading forecasts that the performance control CPU 120 can determine when the variable display result is a miss in the "time-saving state A" (e.g., 3), and is also less than the number of types of pre-reading forecasts that the performance control CPU 120 can determine when the variable display result is a miss in the "probable win state" (e.g., 4).

In this embodiment, the number of types of pre-reading predictions that the performance control CPU 120 can determine when the variable display result is a miss in the "time-saving state B" is 0, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as long as the number of types of pre-reading predictions that the performance control CPU 120 can determine when the variable display result is a miss in the "time-saving state B" is less than the number of types of pre-reading predictions that the performance control CPU 120 can determine when the variable display result is a miss in at least one of the "time-saving state A" and the "probable bonus state", one or more types of pre-reading predictions may be executed.

In addition, the number of types of pre-reading predictions that the performance control CPU 120 can determine when the variable display result is a miss in the "time-saving state B" can be changed in various ways, as long as it is less than the number of types of pre-reading predictions that the performance control CPU 120 can determine when the variable display result is a miss in at least one of the "time-saving state A" and the "probable bonus state."

<Item B3>
Regarding the execution rate of the "pre-reading notice" when the variable display result is a miss, in the "time-saving state B", as shown in Figure 11-42 (D), none of them are executed, so it is "0%". In the "probable bonus state", as shown in Figure 11-42 (B), the total execution rate of the "countdown notice", "hold change notice", "chance pattern notice", and "effect display notice" is "40%". In the "time-saving state A", as shown in Figure 11-42 (C), the total execution rate of the "hold change notice", "chance pattern notice", and "effect display notice" is "30%".

In other words, the execution rate of the pre-reading forecast when the variable display result is a miss in the "time-saving state B" (e.g., 0%) is lower than the execution rate of the pre-reading forecast when the variable display result is a miss in the "time-saving state A" (e.g., 30%), and is also lower than the execution rate of the pre-reading forecast when the variable display result is a miss in the "probable win state" (e.g., 40%).

According to items (B2) and (B3), in the time-saving state B controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the fact that a long period of time had continued during which the game was not controlled to a jackpot game state, in the variable display in which it is not decided to control the game to a jackpot game state, the number of types of pre-reading preview performances that can be determined is small, which can reduce development costs, and the game is less likely to be unnecessarily swayed by the pre-reading preview performances, making it possible to provide a suitable time-saving state B.

In this embodiment, the execution rate of the pre-reading prediction when the variable display result is a miss in "time-saving state B" is 0%, in other words, a form in which the pre-reading prediction is not executed is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, if the execution rate of the pre-reading prediction when the variable display result is a miss in "time-saving state B" is lower than the execution rate of the pre-reading prediction when the variable display result is a miss in at least one of "time-saving state A" and the "high probability state", the pre-reading prediction may be executed.

In addition, if the execution rate of the pre-reading prediction when the variable display result is a miss in "time-saving state B" is lower than the execution rate of the pre-reading prediction when the variable display result is a miss in at least one of "time-saving state A" and the "high probability state," the above rate can be changed in various ways.

Furthermore, as the pre-reading preview performance patterns that can be commonly executed by the performance control CPU 120 in the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the special probability state, there are a first pre-reading preview performance pattern (e.g., the "blue" pattern of "hold change preview", "pattern chance eye preview", and "effect display preview") and a second pre-reading preview performance pattern (e.g., the "red" pattern of "hold change preview", "pattern chance eye preview", and "effect display preview") that has a higher probability of being controlled to the advantageous state than when the first pre-reading preview performance pattern is executed. The percentage of the first pre-reading preview performance pattern executed in the time-saving state B (e.g., 0%, see FIG. 11-43(D)) is lower than the percentage of the first pre-reading preview performance pattern executed in the time-saving state A and the special probability state (e.g., 10%, see FIG. 11-43(C)). Therefore, the first pre-reading preview performance is less likely to unnecessarily induce excitement in the time-saving state B, and a suitable time-saving state B can be provided.

Furthermore, as the pre-reading notice performance patterns that can be commonly executed by the performance control CPU 120 in the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the special probability state, there are a first pre-reading notice performance pattern (e.g., the "blue" pattern of "hold change notice", "pattern chance eye notice", and "effect display notice") and a second pre-reading notice performance pattern (e.g., the "red" pattern of "hold change notice", "pattern chance eye notice", and "effect display notice") that has a higher probability of being controlled to the advantageous state than when the first pre-reading notice performance pattern is executed. The percentage of the second pre-reading notice performance pattern executed in the time-saving state B (e.g., 90%, see FIG. 11-43(D)) is higher than the percentage of the second pre-reading notice performance pattern executed in the time-saving state A and the special probability state (e.g., 50-70%, see FIG. 11-43(C)). Therefore, the second pre-reading notice performance is more likely to be executed in the time-saving state B, and a suitable time-saving state B can be provided.

In addition, the look-ahead preview performance patterns that can be executed by the performance control CPU 120 in the time-saving state A and the special probability state are common to the look-ahead preview performance patterns that can be executed by the performance control CPU 120 in the time-saving state B (for example, "pattern chance eye forecast"), and by not setting look-ahead preview performance patterns that can be determined only in the time-saving state B, development costs can be reduced and program capacity can be reduced.

In addition, the look-ahead preview performance pattern that can be determined by the performance control CPU 120 in the time-saving state B is common to the look-ahead preview performance pattern that can be determined by the performance control CPU 120 in at least one of the time-saving state A and the special state (for example, "pattern chance eye forecast"). By not setting a look-ahead preview performance pattern that can be determined only in the time-saving state B, development costs can be reduced and the program capacity can be reduced.

In addition, the look-ahead preview performance pattern that can be determined by the performance control CPU 120 in the time-saving state B is common to the look-ahead preview performance pattern that can be determined by the performance control CPU 120 in both the time-saving state A and the special probability state (for example, "pattern chance eye forecast"). By not setting a look-ahead preview performance pattern that can only be determined in the time-saving state B, development costs can be reduced and the program capacity can be reduced.

<Item B4>
Regarding the execution rate of the "button notice" as an action promotion effect to encourage the player to take action, in the "time-saving state B", as shown in Fig. 11-46(E), it is "10%" in the case of a jackpot and "5%" in the case of a miss, while in the "probable chance state", as shown in Fig. 11-46(C), it is "80%" in the case of a jackpot and "30%" in the case of a miss, while in the "time-saving state A", as shown in Fig. 11-46(D), it is "80%" in the case of a jackpot and "20%" in the case of a miss. Note that these execution rates are the rates when the "reach notice" is executed.

In other words, the execution rate of the button notice per variable display in the "time-saving state B" (e.g., 10% for a jackpot, 5% for a miss) is lower than the execution rate of the button notice per variable display in the "time-saving state A" (e.g., 80% for a jackpot, 20% for a miss), and is also lower than the execution rate of the button notice per variable display in the "probable bonus state" (e.g., 80% for a jackpot, 30% for a miss).

According to item (B4), in the time-saving state B controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the fact that a long period of time has continued during which the game is not controlled to a jackpot game state, the number of times that the button preview, which is an operation promotion effect that encourages the player to operate the push button 31B in one variable display, is executed is small, so that a suitable time-saving state B can be provided.

In addition, in this embodiment, the execution rate of the button preview per variable display in "time-saving state B" is exemplified as being lower than the execution rate of the button preview per variable display in "time-saving state A" or "high probability state", but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it may be possible to not execute the button preview in "time-saving state B" (execution rate 0%).

In addition, the execution rate of the button announcement per variable display in "Time-saving state B" can be changed in various ways, so long as it is lower than the execution rate of the button announcement per variable display in "Time-saving state A" or "Probable bonus state."

<Item B5>
In the button preview, with regard to the execution rate of the "single hit pattern" as the first action promotion effect that encourages the player to perform a single action, and the "repeated hit pattern, long press pattern" as the second action promotion effect that encourages the player to perform an action over a specified period of time, in the "time-saving state B", as shown in Figure 11-46 (E), the execution rate of the "single hit pattern" is "10%" in the case of a jackpot and "5%" in the case of a miss, and for the "repeated hit pattern, long press pattern", it is "0% (not executed)" in the case of a jackpot or a miss.

In the "high probability state," as shown in FIG. 11-46 (C), the execution rate of the "one-hit pattern" is "40%" in the case of a jackpot and "10%" on average in the case of a miss, while in the case of the "continuous hit pattern, long press pattern," it is "40%" in the case of a jackpot and "20%" on average in the case of a miss.

In "time-saving state A," as shown in FIG. 11-46 (D), the execution rate of the "one-hit pattern" is "40%" in the case of a jackpot and "7.5%" on average in the case of a miss, while in the case of the "continuous hit pattern, long press pattern," it is "40%" in the case of a jackpot and "17.5%" on average in the case of a miss.

In other words, the performance control CPU 120 can determine the execution of either the "one hit pattern" or the "repeated hit pattern, long press pattern" in the "high probability state" and "time-saving state A", and can determine the "one hit pattern" in the "time-saving state B", but does not determine the execution of the "repeated hit pattern, long press pattern".

In addition, the execution rate of "repeated tap patterns, long press patterns" per variable display in "time-saving state B" (e.g., 0% for a jackpot or miss) is lower than the execution rate of "repeated tap patterns, long press patterns" per variable display in the "high probability state" (e.g., 40% for a jackpot, 20% for a miss), and is also lower than the execution rate of "repeated tap patterns, long press patterns" per variable display in "time-saving state A" (e.g., 40% for a jackpot, 17.5% for a miss).

According to item (B5), in the time-saving state B controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the fact that a long period has continued in which the game is not controlled to a jackpot game state, the player is less prompted to perform cumbersome operations such as "continuous tapping patterns, long press patterns" that require the player to continue operating the push button 31B throughout the effective operation period, and therefore a suitable time-saving state B can be provided.

In this embodiment, the CPU 120 for controlling the performance is capable of determining a "one-hit pattern" in the "time-saving state B" but is not capable of determining the execution of a "repeated hit pattern, long press pattern". However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the determination rate of the "one-hit pattern" in the "time-saving state B" is lower than the determination rate of the "one-hit pattern" in at least one of the "time-saving state A" and the "high probability state", the "one-hit pattern" may be executable.

In addition, in time-saving state B, the percentage (e.g., 10%) at which the performance control CPU 120 executes a "button announcement" when the variable display result is a jackpot is higher than the percentage (e.g., 5%) at which the performance control CPU 120 executes a "button announcement" when the variable display result is a miss, thereby drawing attention to the fact that a "button announcement" is being executed in time-saving state B and increasing interest.

In addition, the "button preview" presentation patterns include a "hit" pattern and a "repeated hit" or "long press" pattern that has a higher probability of being controlled to a jackpot game state than when the "hit" pattern is executed. The probability that the "hit" pattern is executed in time-saving state B (e.g., 10%) is lower than the probability that the "repeated hit" or "long press" pattern is executed in time-saving state A or in a highly variable state (e.g., 40%), but the probability that the "hit" pattern is executed in time-saving state B may be higher than the probability that the "repeated hit" or "long press" pattern is executed in time-saving state A or in a highly variable state. By doing this, when an action promotion presentation is executed in time-saving state B, the "hit" pattern is often executed, which can increase interest.

In addition, the period during which the "button notice" is executed in time-saving state A and the special probability state is the same as the period during which the "button notice" is executed in time-saving state B (for example, the period during which the "reach notice" is executed), and by making the execution period of the "button notice" common between time-saving state A, the special probability state, and time-saving state B, development costs can be reduced.

In addition, when the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing an action promotion preparation effect (for example, not specifically shown, an effect in which the push button 31B to be operated is faded in or an effect display is displayed before the effective operation period begins) before executing the "button notice", it is preferable that the period in which the action promotion preparation effect is executed in the time-saving state A or the probability bonus state is the same as the period in which the action promotion preparation effect is executed in the time-saving state B. This can reduce development costs and can provide an appropriate notification that the "button notice" will be executed.

<Item B6>
Regarding the execution rate per variable display of the "moving object preview," which is a suggestive effect suggesting that the game will be controlled to a jackpot game state, in the "time-saving state B," as shown in Figure 11-49 (D), it is 0% (not executed) in the case of a jackpot or a miss, while in the "high probability state," as shown in Figure 11-49 (B), it is 90% in the case of a jackpot and 40% in the case of a miss, while in the "time-saving state A," as shown in Figure 11-49 (C), it is 90% in the case of a jackpot and 30% in the case of a miss.

In other words, the execution rate of the "moving object announcement" per variable display in the "time-saving state B" (e.g., 0% jackpot, 0% miss) is lower than the execution rate of the "moving object announcement" per variable display in the "time-saving state A" (e.g., 90% jackpot, 30% miss), and is also lower than the execution rate of the "moving object announcement" per variable display in the "probable change state" (e.g., 90% jackpot, 40% miss).

According to item (B6), in the time-saving state B controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, the number of times the movable object preview, which suggests that the game will be controlled to a jackpot game state, is executed is reduced, taking into consideration the fact that a long period of time has continued during which the game is not controlled to a jackpot game state, and therefore a suitable time-saving state B can be provided.

In addition, in this embodiment, an example is given of a form in which the execution rate of the "movable object prediction" per one variable display in the "time-saving state B" is 0%, but the present invention is not limited to this.) If the execution rate of the "movable object prediction" per one variable display in the "time-saving state B" is lower than the execution rate of the "movable object prediction" per one variable display in at least one of the "time-saving state A" and the "probable bonus state", the "movable object prediction" may be made executable in the "time-saving state B".

In addition, the percentage (e.g., 0%) at which the "moving object announcement" is executed in time-saving state B when the variable display result is a jackpot is lower than the percentage (e.g., 90%) at which the "moving object announcement" is executed in time-saving state A or in the special probability state when the variable display result is a jackpot, but the percentage at which the "moving object announcement" is executed in time-saving state B when the variable display result is a jackpot may be higher than the percentage at which the "moving object announcement" is executed in time-saving state A or in the special probability state when the variable display result is a jackpot. In this way, interest can be increased by differentiating the degree of attention paid to the "moving object announcement" between time-saving state A, the special probability state, and time-saving state B.

The percentage (e.g., 0%) at which the "vibration (small)" pattern is executed in time-saving state B when the variable display result is a jackpot is lower than the percentage (e.g., 30%) at which the "vibration (small)" pattern is executed in time-saving state A or in the high probability state when the variable display result is a jackpot, but the percentage (e.g., 30%) at which the "vibration (small)" pattern is executed in time-saving state B when the variable display result is a jackpot may be higher than the percentage (e.g., 30%) at which the "vibration (small)" pattern is executed in time-saving state A or in the high probability state when the variable display result is a jackpot. In this way, interest can be increased by differentiating the degree of attention paid to the "moving object announcement" between time-saving state A, the high probability state, and time-saving state B.

<Item B7>
Regarding the execution rate per variable display of the "character announcement" as a teasing effect to incite as to whether or not the variable display mode is to be a reach mode, in the "time-saving state B", as shown in Figure 11-47 (D), it is 10% in the case of a jackpot and 5% in the case of a miss, while in the "probable bonus state", as shown in Figure 11-47 (B), it is 80% in the case of a jackpot and 30% in the case of a miss, and in the "time-saving state A", as shown in Figure 11-47 (C), it is 80% in the case of a jackpot and 20% in the case of a miss.

In other words, the execution rate of the "character announcement" per variable display in the "time-saving state B" (e.g., 10% for a jackpot, 5% for a miss) is lower than the execution rate of the "character announcement" per variable display in the "time-saving state A" (e.g., 80% for a jackpot, 20% for a miss), and is also lower than the execution rate of the "character announcement" per variable display in the "probable bonus state" (e.g., 80% for a jackpot, 30% for a miss).

In addition, the execution rate of the "reach notice" per variable display, which is a teasing effect to inspire whether the variable display mode will be a reach mode or not, is 20% in "time-saving state B," 50% in "probable win state," and 40% in "time-saving state A," as shown in FIG. 11-46 (A).

In other words, the execution rate of the "Reach Notice" per variable display in the "Time-saving State B" (e.g., 20%) is lower than the execution rate of the "Reach Notice" per variable display in the "Time-saving State A" (e.g., 40%), and is also lower than the execution rate of the "Reach Notice" per variable display in the "Probable Change State" (e.g., 50%).

According to item (B7), in the time-saving state B controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, the number of reach predictions and button predictions that indicate whether or not a reach will be achieved is reduced in consideration of the long period during which the game was not controlled to a jackpot game state, and therefore an optimal time-saving state B can be provided.

In this embodiment, the execution rate of the "character preview" per one variable display in the "time-saving state B" is lower than the execution rate of the "time-saving state A" and the "movable object preview", but the present invention is not limited to this, and the execution rate of the "character preview" per one variable display in the "time-saving state B" may be 0%, that is, not executed. Also, as long as the execution rate of the "character preview" per one variable display in the "time-saving state B" is lower than the execution rate of the "time-saving state A" and the "movable object preview", the above rate can be changed in various ways.

<Item B8>
The movable body operation patterns of "movable body announcement" and "movable body presentation" that can be executed by the presentation control CPU 120 in one variable display include "patterns A-2, A-3, B-2, B-3 (first presentation execution pattern)" which executes "movable body announcement" and "movable body presentation," and "pattern A-1 (second presentation execution pattern)" which executes only "movable body presentation" without executing "movable body announcement." In this case, the execution rate of "pattern A-1" when the variable display result is a jackpot is 90% in "time-saving state B" as shown in Figure 11-48 (D), 20% in "probable bonus state" as shown in Figure 11-48 (B), and 10% in "time-saving state A" as shown in Figure 11-48 (C).

In other words, the execution rate of "Pattern A-1" when the variable display result is a miss in "Time-saving state B" (e.g., 90%) is higher than the execution rate of "Pattern A-1" when the variable display result is a miss in "Time-saving state A" (e.g., 10%), and is also higher than the execution rate of "Pattern A-1" when the variable display result is a miss in "Probable hit state" (e.g., 20%).

According to item (B8), in the time-saving state B controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, when it is decided to control to the jackpot game state in consideration of the fact that a long period has continued during which the state is not controlled to the jackpot game state, it is possible to provide a suitable time-saving state B, since the movable body 32 is unlikely to be unnecessarily moved in the movable body announcement before the movable body performance in which the movable body 32 falls to notify of a jackpot is executed.

In this embodiment, the execution rate of "Pattern A-1" when the variable display result is a miss in "Time-saving state B" is lower than the execution rate of "Pattern A-1" when the variable display result is a miss in "Time-saving state A" or "Probable bonus state", but the present invention is not limited to this, and the execution rate of "Pattern A-1" when the variable display result is a miss in "Time-saving state B" may be set to 0%, in other words, not to be executed.

In addition, the percentage (e.g., 80 to 90%) of patterns A-2, A-3, B-2, and B-3 (first performance execution pattern) being executed when the variable display result is a jackpot in time-saving state A or in the high probability state is higher than the percentage (e.g., 10%) of patterns A-2, A-3, B-2, and B-3 (first performance execution pattern) being executed when the variable display result is a jackpot in time-saving state B. This allows players to focus on whether or not the movable body 32 moves in time-saving state A or in the high probability state, increasing interest.

In addition, the frequency of execution of the "movable body effect" in time-saving state B (e.g., about 10%) is lower than the frequency of execution of the "movable body effect" in time-saving state A or in the special probability state (e.g., 80-90%), and therefore the movable body 32 is less likely to be moved unnecessarily in time-saving state B, making it possible to provide a favorable time-saving state B.

<Item B9>
The presentation mode of the "post-performance" in which the performance control CPU 120 notifies the player of the planned number of balls to be awarded in the jackpot gaming state after notifying that the game will be controlled to the jackpot gaming state by the SP reach performance is common to the "time-saving state B,""high probability state," and "time-saving state A," as shown in Figure 11-60.

According to item (B9), in the time-saving state B controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the fact that a long period of time had continued during which the state was not controlled to a jackpot game state, the variable display that has been decided to be controlled to a jackpot game state has a smaller variety of variable display patterns and a shorter average variable display time, thereby increasing the speed at which the variable display is consumed, and after it has been announced that the state will be controlled to a jackpot game state, it is possible to provide a suitable time-saving state B, since a common presentation can be used to liven things up in both the time-saving state A and the probability variable state.

In addition, the "movable body effect" that is executed when the variable display result is a jackpot in the time-saving state A or the probability bonus state is the same as the "movable body effect" that is executed when the variable display result is a jackpot in the time-saving state B (see Figure 11-59 (D1)), which allows development costs to be reduced.

In addition, the control data used to control the movable body LED 208 that emits light in conjunction with the "post-event performance" in the time-saving state A or the special probability state is the same as the control data used to control the movable body LED 208 that emits light in conjunction with the "post-event performance" in the time-saving state B (e.g., light emission control data executed based on the extended command D300), thereby reducing development costs.

In addition, the vibration mode executed by the vibration motor 61 in conjunction with the "post-event performance" in the time-saving state A or the special probability state is the same as the vibration mode executed by the vibration motor 61 in conjunction with the "post-event performance" in the time-saving state B (for example, vibration control data executed based on the extended command S300), thereby reducing development costs.

<Item B10>
Regarding the "entry effect" as a special state start effect in which the effect control CPU 120 notifies the start of time-saving control by displaying an entry image 069SG470 (for example, the characters "BATTLE RUSH ENTER!!") as a special state start display when time-saving control is started, when the control of the special state starts, the entry image 069SG470 is displayed in the special state entry effect, and when the control of the time-saving state B starts, the entry image 069SG470 is displayed in the time-saving entry effect B, and images 069SG473A and 069SG473B for Yu-time (for example, the characters "Yu-1100") are displayed as special displays that are not displayed when the control of the special state or the time-saving state A starts (see FIG. 11-63 (D), FIG. 11-64 (A4) (B4)).

According to item (B10), in the time-saving state B controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the fact that a long period of time has continued during which control has not been controlled to the jackpot game state, in the entry performance, not only the entry image 069SG470, which is the same as when control of the high probability state begins, but also the Yu-time images 069SG473A and 069SG473B, which are special displays that are not displayed when control of the high probability state begins, are displayed, thereby livening up the start of the time-saving state B.

The CPU 120 for controlling the effects may also be capable of determining a special variation pattern having a variable display time that can execute a "break-in effect" during a rescue time-saving reaching variation. In this way, the "break-in effect" can be executed optimally.

Next, as shown in Figure 11-50 (C), we will explain the differences between "Time-saving state B" and the "High probability state" and "Time-saving state A".

<Item C1>
As explained in each item A1 to A5 shown in FIG. 11-50(A), the number of miss fluctuation patterns and big win fluctuation patterns that the CPU 103 can determine is the smallest in the time-saving state B, and the average time of the variable display time of the miss fluctuation patterns and big win fluctuation patterns is the shortest in the time-saving state B, and the determination ratio of non-reach misses is the highest in the time-saving state B. Therefore, the average consumption time per one variable display in each of the "time-saving state B", "probable variable state", and "time-saving state A" where the time-saving control is performed is the fastest in the time-saving state B, the medium speed in the probable variable state, and the slow speed in the time-saving state A.

In this way, of the time-saving state B, the high probability state, and the time-saving state A, which have higher variable efficiency than the normal state due to the time-saving control, the high probability state and the time-saving state A are controlled via a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, whereas the time-saving state B is controlled via the execution of a variable display a predetermined number of times (e.g., 900 times) in a low probability state without the occurrence of a jackpot.

In addition, in the guaranteed bonus state and time-saving state A, the variable display number of times at which time-saving control is executed is a first number (e.g., 110 times), whereas in the time-saving state B, the variable display number of times at which time-saving control is executed is a second number (e.g., 1,100 times) that is greater than the first number.

In other words, in the case of time-saving states such as the probability variable state and time-saving state A, the player can enjoy the reach and various effects while waiting for the next big hit with less investment than in the normal state, whereas in the case of time-saving state B, the player is controlled after a long period of play in a state unfavorable to the player without a big hit, and the number of variable displays of the time-saving control is greater than in the probability variable state and time-saving state A. By taking into consideration this, the number of wasted shots is reduced by increasing the variable efficiency as described above, while the player's investment is reduced, and the priority is given to efficiently consume the losing variable displays and hit a big hit in a short period of time rather than enjoying the effects, thereby suppressing the decline in the player's motivation to play.

<Item C2>
In addition, as explained in each item B1 to B10 shown in Figure 11-50 (B), the execution rate of the various preview effects described above is lowest in the time-saving state B, highest in the special state, and medium in the time-saving state A.

In other words, during the long period of play before being controlled to time-saving state B, various preview effects are executed and then repeatedly fail, which is likely to make the player feel quite depressed. Therefore, by making the execution rate of preview effects in time-saving state B lower than in other play states, it is possible to ideally prevent the player's motivation to play from decreasing due to failure effects.

<Item C3>
In this way, the time-saving state B is a game state characterized by having a higher variable efficiency and by having fewer opportunities to be enticed by advance notice performances, compared to other sure-variable states and the time-saving state A in which the time-saving control is similarly performed, thereby suppressing additional investment and a decrease in desire to play, while suitably consuming the variable display and waiting for a jackpot.

In more detail, while time-saving state B shares with other probability variable states and time-saving state A the average normal pattern change time (the period during which the normal pattern changes), the probability of hitting a "normal pattern" in a normal pattern game, and the control that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning hole (high opening control, high base control), it is a time-saving state that prioritizes change efficiency over presentation by shortening the average special pattern change time (the period during which the special pattern changes) more than other probability variable states and time-saving state A, thereby increasing the change efficiency while reducing the frequency of various presentations.

In addition, by making the miss variable pattern (e.g., non-reach, SP reach D) that the CPU 103 can determine in the time-saving state B common to the miss variable display pattern (e.g., non-reach, SP reach D) that can be determined in at least one of the time-saving state A and the guaranteed bonus state, it is possible to reduce development costs and program capacity by not setting a variable display pattern that can be determined only in the time-saving state B.

In addition, by making the miss variable pattern (e.g., non-reach, SP reach D) that the CPU 103 can determine in the time-saving state B common to the miss variable display pattern (e.g., non-reach, SP reach D) that can be determined in both the time-saving state A and the special probability state, it is possible to reduce development costs and program capacity by not setting a variable display pattern that can be determined only in the time-saving state B.

It is also preferable that the average time of the control period controlled to the time-saving state B is shorter than the average time of the control period controlled to the high probability state, and that the average time of the control period controlled to the high probability state is shorter than the average time of the control period controlled to the time-saving state A. In this way, the average time of the control period in the time-saving state B is shorter than that in the high probability state, thereby increasing the speed at which the variable display is consumed, and a suitable time-saving state B can be provided, while the average time of the control period in the time-saving state A is longer, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

In addition, the number of miss variation patterns that the CPU 103 can determine in time-saving state B (e.g., two) is less than the number of miss variation patterns that can be determined in time-saving state A (e.g., three), and the number of miss variation patterns that can be determined in time-saving state A (e.g., three) is less than the number of miss variation patterns that can be determined in the special probability state (e.g., four). This reduces the number of miss variation patterns that can be determined in time-saving state B to prioritize consumption of the variable display, while increasing the number of miss variation patterns that can be determined in the special probability state, thereby increasing the interest of the game.

In addition, by making the jackpot fluctuation pattern (e.g., SP Reach D) that the CPU 103 can determine in the time-saving state B common to the jackpot variable display pattern (e.g., SP Reach D) that can be determined in at least one of the time-saving state A and the high probability state (e.g., the high probability state), it is possible to reduce development costs and program capacity by not setting a variable display pattern that can be determined only in the time-saving state B.

In addition, by making the jackpot fluctuation pattern (e.g., not via SP) that the CPU 103 can determine in time-saving state B common to the jackpot variable display pattern (e.g., not via SP) that can be determined in both time-saving state A and the special probability state, it is possible to reduce development costs and program capacity by not setting a variable display pattern that can be determined only in time-saving state B.

It is also preferable that the average time of the control period controlled to the time-saving state B is shorter than the average time of the control period controlled to the high probability state, and that the average time of the control period controlled to the high probability state is shorter than the average time of the control period controlled to the time-saving state A. In this way, the average time of the control period in the time-saving state B is shorter than that in the high probability state, thereby increasing the speed at which the variable display is consumed, and a suitable time-saving state B can be provided, while the average time of the control period in the time-saving state A is longer, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

In addition, the number of jackpot fluctuation patterns that the CPU 103 can determine in time-saving state B (e.g., 1) is less than the number of jackpot fluctuation patterns that can be determined in time-saving state A (e.g., 2), and the number of jackpot fluctuation patterns that can be determined in time-saving state A (e.g., 2) is less than the number of jackpot fluctuation patterns that can be determined in the special probability state (e.g., 3). This reduces the number of jackpot fluctuation patterns that can be determined in time-saving state B to prioritize consumption of the variable display, while increasing the number of jackpot fluctuation patterns that can be determined in the special probability state, making the game more interesting.

In addition, the non-reach miss fluctuation pattern (e.g., non-reach) that the CPU 103 can determine in the time-saving state B is the same as the non-reach miss fluctuation pattern (e.g., non-reach) that can be determined in at least one of the time-saving state A and the special probability state. By not setting a non-reach miss that can be determined only in the time-saving state B, development costs can be reduced and the program capacity can be reduced.

In addition, the non-reach miss fluctuation pattern (e.g., non-reach) that the CPU 103 can determine in the time-saving state B is the same as the non-reach miss fluctuation pattern (e.g., non-reach) that can be determined in both the time-saving state A and the special probability state. By not setting a non-reach miss that can only be determined in the time-saving state B, development costs can be reduced and the program capacity can be reduced.

In addition, the non-reach jackpot fluctuation pattern (e.g., not via SP) that the CPU 103 can determine in time-saving state B is the same as the non-reach jackpot fluctuation pattern (e.g., not via SP) that can be determined in at least one of time-saving state A and the special state, so by not setting a non-reach jackpot that can only be determined in time-saving state B, development costs can be reduced and program capacity can be reduced.

In addition, the non-reach jackpot fluctuation pattern (e.g., not via SP) that the CPU 103 can determine in time-saving state B is the same as the non-reach miss fluctuation pattern (e.g., not via SP) that can be determined in both time-saving state A and the special probability state. By not setting a non-reach jackpot that can be determined only in time-saving state B, development costs can be reduced and the program capacity can be reduced.

In addition, in this embodiment, the execution rate of various effects that the performance control CPU 120 can execute in time-saving state B is lower than in the probability variable state and time-saving state A. However, for example, when the number of remaining variable display times until control to time-saving state B (rescue time-saving reaching change) in normal state (low probability/low base state) becomes a predetermined number (e.g., 100 times or 50 times remaining) or less, the execution rate of various effects that the performance control CPU 120 can execute may be set to be lower than the execution rate of various effects that the performance control CPU 120 can execute in the normal state. In this case, the execution rate of one effect may be lower than the execution rate in the normal state, but higher than the execution rate in time-saving state B (execution rate of one effect; normal state (remaining times 101 times or more) > normal state (remaining times 100 times or less) > time-saving state B).

In addition, when the number of remaining variable display times until control is made to time-saving state B (rescue time-saving reaching variation) in the normal state (low probability/low base state) becomes a predetermined number (for example, 100 times or 50 times remaining) or less, the contents of the above items A1 to A5 and B1 to B10 may be changed to the contents corresponding to time-saving state B. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the hassle of being controlled to time-saving state B.

In addition, in the normal state (low probability/low base state), if the remaining number of variable display times until the time-saving state B is controlled (rescue time-saving reaching change) is less than a specific number (e.g., 50 times or 10 times remaining) and the variable display result is a jackpot, the rate at which a low expectation effect (e.g., SP reach effect A or a weak pattern preview effect) is executed may be increased.

(Variable display mode of the design)
Next, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern and the small pattern will be explained based on Fig. 11-51 to Fig. 11-55. Fig. 11-51 is a timing chart showing the variable display mode of the pattern in (A) the probability variable state and the time-saving state A miss shortening non-reach fluctuation pattern, and (B) the time-saving state B miss shortening non-reach fluctuation pattern. Fig. 11-52 is an example of the performance operation of the probability variable state and the time-saving state A shortening non-reach miss fluctuation pattern. Fig. 11-53 is an example of the performance operation of the probability variable state and the time-saving state A shortening non-reach miss fluctuation pattern. Fig. 11-54 is an example of the performance operation of the time-saving state B shortening non-reach miss fluctuation pattern. Fig. 11-55 is an example of the performance operation of the SP reach E and the SP reach D.

In this embodiment, each decorative pattern variably displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5R, and 5R is composed of a number display section 069SG051 consisting of the numbers "1" to "9", and a base display section 069SG052 displayed on a lower display layer (back side) than the number display section 069SG051. On the other hand, the left small pattern, medium small pattern, and right small pattern displayed in the display area 5SL in the upper left of the display screen of the image display device 5 are each composed only of the numbers "1" to "9" displayed smaller than the decorative patterns. The decorative patterns and small patterns are variably displayed in synchronization with the variable display of the special patterns.

The variable display mode of the decorative pattern in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5R, and 5R of the decorative pattern (for example, non-reach type miss variable pattern, etc.) is different in the normal state, the high probability state/time-saving state A, and the time-saving state B. Below, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern based on the non-reach type miss variable pattern (including shortened non-reach A and non-reach A) in the normal state, the high probability state/time-saving state A will be explained based on the timing chart in Figure 11-51 (A) and with reference to Figures 11-52 and 11-53. Note that the variable display mode of the decorative pattern of the non-reach type miss in the normal state, the high probability state/time-saving state A is the same, so in Figure 11-52, the miss variable display mode of the shortened non-reach in the high probability state will be explained as an example.

As shown in FIG. 11-51(A), at the start timing ta1 of the variable display of the shortened non-reach miss in the probability change state and time-saving state A, the variable display of the decorative patterns and small patterns in each decorative pattern display area 5L, 5R, 5R starts simultaneously (all at once) (see FIG. 11-52(A)). In other words, the start order of the variable display of each decorative pattern is the same. Also, each decorative pattern starts variable display at "low speed", becomes "medium speed" at timing ta2 when a predetermined time has elapsed, and then becomes the maximum speed "high speed" at timing ta3 when a further predetermined time has elapsed, and is then variably displayed at a constant rotation speed. On the other hand, the small pattern is variably displayed at the maximum speed "high speed" from the start timing ta1 of the variable display. Incidentally, the maximum speed "high speed" of the decorative pattern and the maximum speed "high speed" of the small pattern may be the same or different.

Next, as the end of the variable display approaches, the variable display speed of the decorative patterns changes from "medium speed" to "slow speed" in the order of the left decorative pattern display area 5L, the right decorative pattern display area 5R, and the center decorative pattern display area 5C. Then, at timing ta4 when a predetermined decorative pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed in the left decorative pattern display area 5L, a predetermined pattern stop sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R (see FIG. 11-52 (B)). Next, a specific action display (stop display action) is performed in which the base display unit 069SG052 is enlarged to a predetermined size and then returned to its original size (see FIG. 11-52 (C)), and the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed in the left decorative pattern display area 5L at the timing when it returns to its original size (see FIG. 11-52 (D)).

Next, at time ta5 when a predetermined decorative pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed in the right decorative pattern display area 5R, a predetermined pattern stop sound is output from the speakers 8L, 8R (see FIG. 11-52 (E)). Next, a specific action display (stop display action) is performed in which the base display unit 069SG052 is enlarged to a predetermined size and then returned to its original size (see FIG. 11-52 (F)), and the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed in the right decorative pattern display area 5R at the time when it returns to its original size (see FIG. 11-52 (G)).

Next, at timing ta6 when a predetermined decorative pattern is temporarily displayed in the center decorative pattern display area 5C, a predetermined pattern stop sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R (see FIG. 11-53 (H)). Next, a specific action display (stop display action) is performed in which the base display unit 069SG052 is enlarged to a predetermined size and then returned to its original size (see FIG. 11-53 (I)), and at timing ta6 when it returns to its original size, the decorative pattern is temporarily displayed in the center decorative pattern display area 5C (see FIG. 11-53 (J)). Although not shown in detail, the decorative patterns in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed in a temporary stop display mode (e.g., a swinging mode, etc.) from when they are temporarily displayed until they are stopped based on the reception of a pattern confirmation command.

Then, at time ta7 (the time when the pattern confirmation command is received) when a predetermined time has elapsed from time ta6 when the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped in the center decorative pattern display area 5C, the left, middle, and right small patterns are displayed stopped simultaneously (all at once) (see FIG. 11-53 (K)). In this way, the three small patterns are displayed stopped at the same time without any specific action being displayed. Also, at time ta7 when the small pattern is displayed stopped, the three decorative patterns that were temporarily displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed stopped at the same time.

Then, at timing ta8, when the pattern determination period (e.g., 0.5 ms) has elapsed since timing ta7 when the small pattern is displayed in a stopped state, the next variable display can begin.

Next, the variable display mode of the decorative symbols of non-reach type losses in the time-saving state B will be explained based on the timing chart of FIG. 11-51(B) and with reference to FIG. 11-54. Note that since the variable display mode of the decorative symbols of non-reach type losses in the time-saving state B is common, FIG. 11-54 explains the variable display mode of the shortened non-reach losses in the time-saving state B as an example.

As shown in FIG. 11-51(B), at the start timing tb1 of the variable display of the super-reduced non-reach miss in the time-saving state B, the variable display of the decorative patterns and small patterns in each decorative pattern display area 5L, 5R, 5R starts simultaneously (all at once) (see FIG. 11-54(A)). In other words, the start order of the variable display of each decorative pattern is the same. Also, each decorative pattern is variably displayed at a constant rotation speed after reaching the maximum speed of "high speed" at timing tb2, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the variable display started at "medium speed". On the other hand, the small pattern is variably displayed at the maximum speed of "high speed" from the start timing tb1 of the variable display. Incidentally, the maximum speed of the decorative pattern, "high speed", and the maximum speed of the small pattern, "high speed", may be the same or different.

Next, as the end of the variable display approaches, the variable display speed of the decorative patterns in each of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5R, and 5C simultaneously (all at once) becomes "medium speed", and at timing tb3 when the decorative patterns are simultaneously (all at once) temporarily stopped in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5R, and 5C, a predetermined pattern stop sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R (see FIG. 11-54 (B)). Note that the variable display speed of the decorative patterns may become "low speed" without passing through "medium speed" from "high speed". Next, a specific action display (stop display action) in which the pedestal display unit 069SG052 is enlarged to a predetermined size and then returned to its original size is not performed, and at timing tb4 (the timing when the pattern confirmation command is received) when a predetermined time has elapsed from timing tb3 when each decorative pattern was temporarily stopped, the left, center, and right small patterns are simultaneously (all at once) stopped (see FIG. 11-54 (C)). In this way, the three small symbols are displayed simultaneously without any specific action being displayed. Also, at timing tb4 when the small symbols are displayed, the three decorative symbols that were temporarily displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed simultaneously.

Then, at timing tb5, which is the time when the pattern determination period (e.g., 0.5 ms) has elapsed since timing tb4 when the small pattern is displayed in a stopped state, the next variable display can begin.

In addition, in this embodiment, the period during which the variable display speed of the decorative symbols in the variable display is "medium speed" during acceleration or deceleration is common to the time-saving state B, the high probability state, and the time-saving state A, but it may be shorter in the time-saving state B than in the high probability state and the time-saving state A. Also, the period during which the variable display speed of the decorative symbols in the variable display is "high speed" is shorter in the time-saving state B than in the high probability state and the time-saving state A, but it may be common to the time-saving state B, the high probability state, and the time-saving state A.

In addition, in this embodiment, the stopped display mode of the decorative patterns variably displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is the same for the time-saving state B, the special probability state, and the time-saving state A (the left, center, and right decorative patterns are displayed stopped in a horizontal line), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the special probability state and the time-saving state A, the left, center, and right decorative patterns are displayed stopped in a horizontal line, while in the time-saving state B, the left, center, and right decorative patterns are displayed stopped in different positions in the vertical direction. In this way, the stopped display mode of the decorative patterns in the time-saving state B may be different from the stopped display mode of the decorative patterns in the special probability state and the time-saving state A.

In addition, in this embodiment, the variable display mode of the decorative patterns variably displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is exemplified as being common (variable display in the vertical direction) to the time-saving state B, the special probability state, and the time-saving state A, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the variable display may be vertical in the special probability state and the time-saving state A, while the variable display may be horizontal in the time-saving state B, or the variable display of the decorative patterns may be displayed in a reduced size in the display area 5SR, etc., and special effects by friendly characters, enemy characters, etc. may be continuously displayed on the display screen, and the variable display mode in the time-saving state B may be different from the variable display mode in the special probability state and the time-saving state A.

In this way, the start order of the variable display of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, and 5C is the same for the non-reach miss variable pattern in the special probability state and time-saving state A, and the non-reach miss variable pattern in the time-saving state B, but the time it takes for the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, and 5C to reach maximum speed is shorter in time-saving state B than in the special probability state and time-saving state A (tb1-tb2<ta1-ta3). Therefore, different impressions can be given for each state, increasing interest.

The stopping order of the variable display of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, and 5C is left → right → middle in the case of a non-reach miss variable pattern in the probability variable state and time-saving state A, and left, middle, and right are stopped simultaneously in the case of a non-reach miss variable pattern in time-saving state B. This gives a different impression for each state, increasing interest.

The stopping order of the variable display of the decorative patterns in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5R, and 5C is the same for the case of a non-reach miss variable pattern in the high probability state and time-saving state A, and the case of a non-reach miss variable pattern in the time-saving state B, but the time from when a decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in one of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5R, and 5C until the next decorative pattern is stopped and displayed may be different for the case of a non-reach miss variable pattern in the high probability state and time-saving state A, and the case of a non-reach miss variable pattern in the time-saving state B. This makes it possible to give a different impression for each state and increase interest.

In addition, the number of times the pattern stop sound is output in variable display 1 is three times in the case of a non-reach miss fluctuation pattern in the probability change state or time-saving state A, because the left, center, and right are displayed stopped at different times, and once in the case of a non-reach miss fluctuation pattern in time-saving state B, because the left, center, and right are displayed stopped at the same time. This gives a different impression for each state, increasing interest.

In addition, the number of times the pattern stop sound is output in the variable display of 1 may be the same for the case of a non-reach miss variable pattern in the probability change state and time-saving state A, and for the case of a non-reach miss variable pattern in the time-saving state B. This makes it possible to give a different impression for each state and increase interest.

In addition, in the case of a non-reach miss variable pattern in the probability variable state and time-saving state A, a specific action display (pattern stopping action) is performed, whereas in the case of a non-reach miss variable pattern in time-saving state B, a specific action display (pattern stopping action) is not performed. Therefore, while the special action display enhances the presentation effect in the probability variable state and time-saving state A, a smooth variable display can be achieved by not executing the special action display in time-saving state B.

In addition, the specific action display (pattern stopping action) is common to both the non-reach miss fluctuation pattern in the high probability state and time-saving state A and the non-reach miss fluctuation pattern in time-saving state B, thereby enhancing the presentation effect with the specific action display, while commonizing the form of the specific action display between the high probability state, time-saving state A and time-saving state B can reduce development costs.

In addition, the period from when the decorative pattern is stopped to when the small pattern is stopped is shorter in the non-reach miss variable pattern in time-saving state B than in the non-reach miss variable pattern in the sure-win state and time-saving state A {t1 (ta6-ta7) > t2 (tb3-tb4)}. Therefore, a smooth variable display can be achieved in time-saving state B.

In addition, the pattern determination period (ta7 to ta8), which is the minimum period from when the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed at a variable display of 1 in the probability variable state and time-saving state A until the variable display of the decorative pattern begins in the next variable display, and the pattern determination period (tb4 to tb5), which is the minimum period from when the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed at a variable display of 1 in time-saving state B until the variable display of the decorative pattern begins in the next variable display, are the same. Therefore, development costs can be reduced by sharing the control that takes into account the drawing process until the decorative pattern is completely stopped and displayed.

In addition, the specific action display of each decorative pattern is exemplified as an action display in which the display is enlarged to a specified size and then returns to the original size, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the action mode is not limited to the above, and can be changed in various ways. In addition, in the specific action display, only the pedestal display unit 069SG052 displays the specific action, and the number display unit 069SG051 does not display the specific action, so that the visibility of the identification information is ensured while the specific action display enhances the presentation effect, but the number display unit 069SG051 may also display the specific action along with the pedestal display unit 069SG052. In addition, the specific action mode may be different for each decorative pattern with a different number.

In addition, in the above, an example was given in which the variable display mode is common between the abbreviated non-reach miss fluctuation pattern and the non-abbreviated non-reach miss fluctuation pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display mode may be different between the abbreviated non-reach miss fluctuation pattern and the non-abbreviated non-reach miss fluctuation pattern.

In addition, the display position of the decorative pattern in time-saving state B may be made different when the variable display starts and when the variable display stops, allowing the variable display to be displayed optimally even during the short variable display period.

In addition, instead of accelerating the speed at which the decorative pattern is variable displayed until it reaches the maximum speed as in this embodiment, the decorative pattern may be changed to a form that is difficult to see (e.g., a dark form) during the variable display, and then changed from the difficult to see form to a normal form when the decorative pattern stops, thereby realizing a variable display with a sense of speed.

Next, the reach specific action display and the jackpot specific action display will be explained based on Figure 11-55.

First, in the variable display of the jackpot fluctuation pattern of SP Reach E, the variable display starts (see Figure 11-55 (A)), and after the decorative pattern is displayed stationary in the left decorative pattern display area 5L (see Figure 11-55 (B)), the decorative pattern is displayed decelerating in the right decorative pattern display area 5R, and the reach notice and button notice are executed (see Figure 11-55 (C)). When the decorative pattern is temporarily displayed stationary in the right decorative pattern display area 5R, the base display part 069SG052 of the decorative pattern temporarily displayed in the left decorative pattern display area 5L and the right decorative pattern display area 5R is enlarged to a predetermined size and then returns to its original size, and a reach specific action display is performed (see Figure 11-55 (D)), and the variable display mode becomes the reach mode (see Figure 11-55 (E)).

Next, although not shown, when a jackpot announcement is made after the SP reach performance, the determined decorative symbols that will be a predetermined jackpot combination are temporarily displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, and 5C (see FIG. 11-55(F)). After that, the base display portion 069SG052 of the decorative symbols temporarily displayed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is enlarged to a predetermined size and then returns to its original size, and a jackpot specific action display is performed (see FIG. 11-55(G)), after which the determined decorative symbols are temporarily displayed (see FIG. 11-55(H)).

On the other hand, in the variable display of the jackpot fluctuation pattern of SP Reach D, the variable display starts (see FIG. 11-55 (I)), and without displaying the reach mode, the determined decorative pattern that is a predetermined jackpot combination is temporarily displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5R, and 5C (see FIG. 11-55 (F)). After that, the base display portion 069SG052 of the decorative pattern that is temporarily displayed in each of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is enlarged to a predetermined size and then returns to its original size, and then a jackpot specific action display is performed (see FIG. 11-55 (G)), and the determined decorative pattern is temporarily displayed (see FIG. 11-55 (H)).

In this way, in the case of the SP reach E fluctuation pattern, it is possible to execute a reach specific action display that causes the decorative symbols to perform a specific action when the variable display mode becomes a reach mode, and a second specific action display that causes the decorative symbols to perform a specific action when the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern that is a predetermined jackpot combination. In the SP reach E fluctuation pattern that goes through a reach, the reach specific action display and the jackpot specific action display are executed, but in the SP reach D fluctuation pattern that does not go through a reach, the reach specific action display is not executed and the jackpot specific action display is executed. Therefore, in the SP reach D that can be executed in the time-saving state B, it is possible to provide a suitable time-saving state B because it is less likely to be unnecessarily stirred up.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11-55(I), after the variable display starts, no reach state is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 11-55(F), the fixed decorative patterns that are the predetermined jackpot combination are temporarily displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5R, and 5C. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a "movable body presentation" in which the movable body 32 falls may be executed without any operation by the player between the start of the variable display and the temporary display of the fixed decorative patterns that are the predetermined jackpot combination.

(Display mode of non-reach out fluctuation pattern)
Next, compare non-reach failure variation patterns. Figure 11-56 is a diagram comparing the performance operation example of non-reach failure variation patterns. Figure 11-57 is a diagram comparing the performance operation example of non-reach failure variation patterns. Note that, in the following, the detailed operation example of the specific operation display that is executed when the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed is omitted.

As shown in Figure 11-56, when comparing the shortened non-reach miss fluctuation patterns, first, in an "ultra shortened non-reach" that can be determined in time-saving state B, the variable display of the decorative symbols in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R starts simultaneously (see Figure 11-56 (A1)). The variable display of the decorative symbols in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is stopped and displayed simultaneously (see Figure 11-56 (A2)). On the other hand, in a "shortened non-reach A" that can be determined in the special probability state and time-saving state A, the variable display of the decorative symbols in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R starts simultaneously (see Figure 11-56 (B1)). Next, a decorative pattern is displayed statically in the left decorative pattern display area 5L (see FIG. 11-56 (B2)), a decorative pattern is displayed statically in the right decorative pattern display area 5R (see FIG. 11-56 (B3)), and a decorative pattern is displayed statically in the center decorative pattern display area 5C (see FIG. 11-56 (B4)).

As for the shortened non-reach fluctuation pattern, in the sure-win state and time-saving state A, the variable display time is shortened non-reach A of "3 seconds", and the decorative symbols are displayed in the order of left, right, and center, whereas in time-saving state B, the variable display time is super shortened non-reach of "1.5 seconds", and the decorative symbols are displayed simultaneously on the left, right, and center.

Next, as shown in Figure 11-57, comparing the non-reach missed variable patterns, first, in "non-reach A" that can be determined in the high probability state, the variable display of the decorative symbols in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R starts simultaneously. At this time, a "movable body announcement" may be executed in which the movable body 32 moves up and down (see Figure 11-57 (A1)). Next, before the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a "character announcement" may be executed in which a character image 069SG100C and a dialogue display 069SG431 consisting of text such as "reach?" are displayed (see Figure 11-57 (A2)).

Next, after a decorative pattern is displayed statically in the left decorative pattern display area 5L (see FIG. 11-57 (A3)), a "reach notice" may be executed in which the decorative pattern is decelerated and a button image 069SG441 imitating the push button 31B and an operation prompting display 069SG442 such as "Long press!" are displayed in the right decorative pattern display area 5R to prompt the operation of the push button 31B (see FIG. 11-57 (A4)). After that, a decorative pattern different from the left pattern is displayed statically in the right decorative pattern display area 5R (see FIG. 11-57 (A5)), and the reach mode is not entered, and the decorative pattern is displayed statically in the middle decorative pattern display area 5C, ending the variable display (see FIG. 11-57 (A6)).

In addition, the "non-reach A" (see Figure 11-57 (B1) to (B6)) that can be determined in the time-saving state A has a similar flow to the non-reach missed fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the high probability state (see Figure 11-57 (A1) to (A6)), so a description will be omitted.

On the other hand, in "non-reach A" which can be determined in time-saving state B, the variable display of the decorative symbols in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R starts simultaneously (see Figure C1), and then the variable display of the decorative symbols in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R stops simultaneously, ending the variable display (see Figure 11-57 (C2)).

As described above, for the non-reach fluctuation pattern, the variable display time is the same at "7 seconds" for the special probability state, time-saving state A, and time-saving state B, but while the execution rate of various effects such as "moving object notice", "character notice", "reach notice", and "button notice" is high in the special probability state and time-saving state A, in time-saving state B the execution rate of various effects such as "moving object notice", "character notice", "reach notice", and "button notice" is lower (or not executed) than in the special probability state or time-saving state A.

(Display mode of SP reach fluctuation pattern)
Next, the super reach fluctuation pattern is compared. Figure 11-58 is a diagram comparing the performance operation example of the super reach fluctuation pattern. Figure 11-59 is a diagram comparing the performance operation example of the super reach fluctuation pattern. Figure 11-60 is a diagram comparing the performance operation example of the post-event performance in the super reach fluctuation pattern.

Comparing the Super Reach fluctuation patterns based on Figures 11-58 and 11-59 below, first, in the fluctuation pattern of "SP Reach E" that can be determined in time-saving state A, the variable display of the decorative symbols in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R starts simultaneously (see Figure 11-58 (A1)). Next, before the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a "character preview" may be executed in which a character image 069SG100C and a dialogue display 069SG431 consisting of, for example, the text "Maybe it's a reach!!" are displayed (see Figure 11-58 (A2)).

Next, the variable display state becomes the reach state (see FIG. 11-58 (A3)). Although not specifically shown, when the reach state is reached, a "reach notice" or "button notice" may be executed.

Next, a reach title image 069SG440 consisting of a character image and text such as "SP reach performance E" is displayed (see FIG. 11-58 (A4)). At this time, the decorative symbols that were variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are displayed in a reduced size in the display area 5SR provided in the upper right corner of the display screen of the image display device 5. Then, a "battle performance" begins in which the character image 069SG100C of the ally character faces off against the character image 069SG100X of the enemy character (see FIG. 11-58 (A5)).

Next, a predetermined time has passed since the start of the battle presentation, and the final showdown begins (see FIG. 11-59 (A6) (A7)). Here, a button image 069SG451 that resembles the push button 31B, an operation prompting display 069SG452 such as "Start charging!", and a gauge display 069SG453 are displayed, and a "win/lose button presentation" is executed as an operation prompting display that prompts the player to press and hold the push button 31B (see FIG. 11-59 (A8)). If a long press by the player is detected during the valid operation period in which the operation prompting display 069SG452 is displayed, the level of the gauge display 069SG453 increases (see FIG. 11-59 (A9)).

In addition, a pre-effect (such as a light gathering effect in which light gathers at the position where the button image 069SG451 is displayed) may be executed before the button image 069SG451 that resembles the push button 31B is displayed during or immediately before the performance period of the win/lose button performance. In addition, it is preferable that such a pre-effect is not executed in the time-saving state B.

Next, when a predetermined time (e.g., 5 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the operation prompting display 069SG452, the display of the operation prompting display 069SG452 changes to "RELEASE!!" to prompt the release of the push button 31B, and the operation time for releasing the operation is displayed by the gauge display 069SG453 (see FIG. 11-59 (A10)). Then, when the release of the push button 31B is detected before the predetermined operation valid period has elapsed, or when the operation valid period has elapsed without the release of the push operation being detected, an image 069SG455 indicating that an ally character has attacked is displayed, and the movable body 32 falls from the origin position to near the intermediate position (see FIG. 11-59 (A11)).

Next, if the variable display result is a jackpot, a movable body presentation is executed, the movable body 32 falls from the origin position to the presentation position, and a movable body presentation image 069SG456 consisting of an image indicating that the ally character's attack has hit the enemy character and an effect image for highlighting the movable body 32 is displayed. After the movable body 32 falls from the origin position to the presentation position (see FIG. 11-59 (D1)), a notification image 069SG457 indicating that the enemy character has been defeated and the ally character has won the battle is displayed (see FIG. 11-59 (D2)). The fixed decorative patterns that are the predetermined jackpot combination are temporarily displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and it is announced that the variable display result is a jackpot (see FIG. 11-59 (D3)).

When a jackpot is announced, as shown in FIG. 11-60, the background image is switched to the fifth background image 069SG350, and a character image 069SG100C and a planned ball number counter display 069SG460 showing the planned number of balls to be awarded in the jackpot game state are displayed, and the post-event performance begins (see FIG. 11-60 (D4)).

Next, an image of an ally character attacking an enemy character is displayed, and an additional ball number display 069SG461 (e.g., "+50") is displayed in response to the attack, and the displayed planned number of balls is added to the counter value displayed on the planned number of balls counter display 069SG460 (see FIG. 11-60 (D5)). Then, when the counter value displayed on the planned number of balls counter display 069SG460 reaches a predetermined value (e.g., "300"), a button image 069SG451 imitating the push button 31B, an operation prompting display 069SG452 such as "Press!!", and a gauge display 069SG453 showing the remaining valid operation period are displayed, and an operation prompting effect is executed to encourage a single press of the push button 31B (see FIG. 11-60 (D6)).

Next, when the pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected before the specified operation valid period has elapsed, or when the operation valid period has elapsed without the pressing operation being detected, the friendly character attacks, and the counter value of the scheduled ball number counter display 069SG460 is variably displayed (see FIG. 11-60 (D7)), and the enemy character is faded out (see FIG. 11-60 (D8)). Then, the scheduled ball number counter display 069SG460 is enlarged and displayed in the center of the display screen, and a specified counter value (for example, "750", which is the scheduled number of balls that can be obtained in the case of a "6R jackpot") is displayed as a static value (see FIG. 11-60 (D9)).

In the case of jackpot A or jackpot B (6R jackpot), the counter value displayed on the planned ball count counter display 069SG460 is not updated and the game is controlled to the jackpot game state, and in the case of jackpot C (10R jackpot), the counter value displayed on the planned ball count counter display 069SG460 is updated to a specified counter value (e.g., "1500") (see Figure 11-60 (D10)) and then the game is controlled to the jackpot game state.

In addition, if the variable display result is a miss, although this is not shown in detail, the attack of the ally character does not hit the enemy character, the movable body 32 does not fall from the origin position to the performance position, the enemy character is not defeated, the ally character loses the battle, and a combination of miss patterns is displayed stationary in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, thereby informing the player that the variable display result is a miss (see FIG. 11-59 (D4)).

Returning to FIG. 11-58, in the "SP Reach C" jackpot variation pattern that can be determined in the probability change state, the variable display of the decorative symbols in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R starts simultaneously (see FIG. 11-58 (B1)). Next, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the variable display started, a blackout effect starts in which the display screen turns into a black screen (see FIG. 11-58 (B2)). After that, the variable display mode does not become a reach mode, and after the same effect as in FIG. 11-58, 50 (A3 to A7) is performed (see FIG. 11-58, 50 (B3 to B6)), the same effect as in FIG. 11-59 (A8 to A9) is not performed, and the same effect as in FIG. 11-59 (A10 to A11) is performed (see FIG. 11-59 (B7 to B8)). Then, the effects of FIG. 11-59 (D1 to D3) and FIG. 11-60 (D4 to D10) are performed.

Returning to FIG. 11-58, in the "SP Reach D" jackpot variation pattern that can be determined in the time-saving state B, the variable display of the decorative symbols in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R starts simultaneously (see FIG. 11-58 (C1)). Next, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the variable display started, a blackout effect starts in which the display screen turns into a black screen (see FIG. 11-58 (C2)). After that, the variable display mode does not become a reach mode, and the effect of FIG. 11-58 (A4) is not performed, and after the same effect as FIG. 11-58 (A5) is performed (see FIG. 11-58 (C3)), the effect of FIG. 11-59 (A8 to A9) is not performed, and the same effect as FIG. 11-59 (A10 to A11) is performed (see FIG. 11-59 (C4 to C5)). Then, the effects shown in Figure 11-59 (D1 to D3) and Figure 11-60 (D4 to D10) are performed.

(Example of control operation of Super Reach jackpot fluctuation pattern)
Next, examples of control operations for the jackpot fluctuation patterns of SP Reach E, C, and D will be compared based on FIG. 11-61. FIG. 11-61 is a timing chart showing an example of control operations in SP Reach E, C, and D.

As shown in Figures 11-61 (A) to (C), SP Reach E, C, and D are composed of a variable display part that executes a variable display of decorative symbols, and a post-performance part that notifies the player of the expected number of balls that can be won in a jackpot game state after the variable display part ends. In the variable display part, when the variable display begins, the aforementioned "movable object preview," "character preview," "reach preview," "button preview," etc. are executed, and after the reach state is reached, a "battle performance" or "short battle performance" is executed as an SP reach performance. Then, after the "win/lose button performance" is started as an operation promotion performance in the "decisive performance" at timing ta1, the "movable object performance" is started at timing ta2. Then, after the results of the "battle performance" or "short battle performance" are announced, at timing ta3, the determined decorative symbols that will be the predetermined jackpot combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and a specific jackpot action display (jackpot symbol stopping action; see FIG. 11-55 (G)) is performed, and then at timing ta4, the combination of symbols that will determine the jackpot is temporarily stopped and it is announced that a jackpot has occurred. Then, during the period from timing ta5 to ta6, a post-performance is executed.

The variable display time (ta0 to ta5) of the variable display part is 50 seconds for SP Reach E, which can be determined in time-saving state A, 40 seconds for SP Reach C, which can be determined in the special state, and 25 seconds for SP Reach D, which can be determined in time-saving state B. On the other hand, the time of the post-performance part (ta5 to ta6) is the same for SP Reach E, C, and D, at 15 seconds.

In other words, while the variable display times of the variable display parts in time-saving state A and the special probability state are different from the variable display time of the variable display part in time-saving state B (25 seconds) (50 seconds, 40 seconds), the variable display time of the post-performance part in time-saving state A and the special probability state is the same as the variable display time of the post-performance part in time-saving state B (15 seconds). This allows the effects of the performance to be enhanced by differentiating the various performances in the variable display parts between time-saving state A and the special probability state and time-saving state B, while reducing development costs by standardizing the post-performance parts.

In addition, while the variable display times of the variable display parts in the time-saving state A and the high probability state are different from the variable display time of the variable display part in the time-saving state B (25 seconds) (50 seconds, 40 seconds), the display times of the jackpot specific action displays in the time-saving state A and the high probability state are the same as the display times of the jackpot specific action displays in the time-saving state B (ta3 to ta4). This allows for differences in the various effects in the variable display parts to be enhanced, while development costs can be reduced by standardizing the display times of the jackpot specific action displays.

The execution period of the "win/lose button effect" (ta1 to ta2) is the same for SP Reach C and D, and is different only for SP Reach E.

In addition, when the display control unit 123 performs display processing to generate the image drawn in the image drawing area in the VRAM area as image data (display data) for displaying on the image display device 5 in the display image creation area, and outputs the image data (display data) of the display image creation area as a video signal, it generates extended commands (e.g., extended commands DXXX, SXXX, etc. (where "X" is any number)) as movable body control information for operating the movable body 32, push button 31B, etc., and extended commands (e.g., extended commands BXXX, etc. (where "X" is any number)) as lamp control information for turning on/off the movable body LED 208 and frame LEDs 9L1-9L12, 9R1-9R12, etc., and transmits them to the performance control CPU 120.

Based on receiving the above-mentioned extended commands DXXX and SXXX, the performance control CPU 120 starts operation control to operate the movable body motor 207 of the movable body 32 and the vibration motor 61 that vibrates the push button 31B in an operation pattern corresponding to the extended commands DXXX and SXXX, separately from the operation control based on the operation control execution data of the vibration motor 61 that vibrates the movable body motor 207 of the movable body 32 and the push button 31B described in the process data.

In addition, based on receiving the above-mentioned extended command BXXX, etc., the performance control CPU 120 starts control to turn on/off the movable body LED 208 in a lighting pattern corresponding to the extended command BXXX, etc. (for example, see the lighting pattern shown in Figure 13-6 (B) in feature section 018SG), separately from the control based on the lamp control execution data of the movable body LED 208 described in the process data.

In addition, control data for operating the movable body 32 and the push button 31B, and control data for turning on the movable body LED 208 are stored in the ROM 121.

Here, the control data used to control the operation of the movable body 32 and the push button 31B in the "movable body presentation" in the event of a jackpot in the time-saving state A or the special probability state (e.g., control data corresponding to extended commands such as D100 and S200) is common to the control data used to control the operation of the movable body 32 and the push button 31B in the "movable body presentation" in the event of a jackpot in the time-saving state B (e.g., control data corresponding to extended commands such as D100 and S200), thereby reducing development costs.

In this embodiment, an example has been given in which extended commands (e.g., extended commands DXXX, SXXX, etc. (where "X" is any number)) as control information for movable bodies for operating the movable body 32, push button 31B, etc., and extended commands (e.g., extended command BXXX, etc. (where "X" is any number)) as control information for lamps for turning on/off the movable body LED 208, frame LEDs 9L1-9L12, 9R1-9R12, etc., are generated separately. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in a "movable body performance" or the like, the on/off control of the movable body LED 208, frame LEDs 9L1-9L12, 9R1-9R12, and the like, and the control for movable bodies such as the movable body 32 and push button 31B may be executed based on extended command B000 as control information for lamps for turning on/off the movable body LED 208, frame LEDs 9L1-9L12, 9R1-9R12, etc. In other words, lighting control and operation control may be performed using common control information (extended commands).

In addition, the vibration mode executed by the vibration motor 61 in conjunction with the movement of the movable body 32 in the "movable body performance" when a jackpot occurs in the time-saving state A or the probability bonus state, and the vibration mode executed by the vibration motor 61 in conjunction with the movement of the movable body 32 in the "movable body performance" when a jackpot occurs in the time-saving state B, are the same, which reduces development costs.

In addition, the control data (e.g., control data corresponding to an extended command such as B000) used to control the movable body LED 208 and frame LEDs 9L1-9L12, 9R1-9R12 that emit light in conjunction with the movement of the movable body 32 in the "movable body performance" in the event of a jackpot in the time-saving state A or the special probability state is common to the control data (e.g., control data corresponding to an extended command such as B000) used to control the movable body LED 208 that emits light in conjunction with the movement of the movable body 32 in the "movable body performance" in the event of a jackpot in the time-saving state B, thereby reducing development costs.

In addition, by making the extension command B000 a common extension command for movable body operation control and LED lighting control, it is not necessary to separate the extension commands for movable body operation control and the extension commands for LED lighting control, and therefore the program capacity for performance control can be reduced. If the extension commands used for movable body performance were divided into extension commands for movable body operation control and extension commands for LED lighting control, there is a risk that one of the extension commands will be missed due to a malfunction, but by sharing them, it is possible to perform movable body performances optimally.

In addition, the effect image displayed in conjunction with the movement of the movable body 32 in the "moving body performance" when a jackpot occurs in the time-saving state A or the special probability state (see movable body performance image 069SG456 in FIG. 11-59 (D1)) is the same as the effect image displayed in conjunction with the movement of the movable body 32 in the "moving body performance" when a jackpot occurs in the time-saving state B (see movable body performance image 069SG456 in FIG. 11-59 (D1)). This allows development costs to be reduced.

(Comparison between super reach fluctuation pattern and non-reach out fluctuation pattern)
Next, a comparison between the super reach fluctuation pattern and the non-reach miss fluctuation pattern will be described based on Fig. 11-62. Fig. 11-62 is a diagram comparing the super reach fluctuation pattern and the non-reach miss fluctuation pattern.

As shown in FIG. 11-62, the variable display period (tb0 to ta4) from when the variable display of the decorative pattern starts to when it stops in the super reach miss variable pattern is longer than the variable display period (tb0 to tb4) from when the variable display of the decorative pattern starts to when it stops in the non-reach miss variable pattern.

In addition, the variable display period (tb0-tb1) of the non-reach miss variable pattern is shorter than the period (tb0-tb3) from when the variable display of the decorative pattern starts in the super reach miss variable pattern until the variable display state becomes a reach state, so the variable display ends in a period shorter than the period until the reach state is reached, and a suitable time-saving state B can be provided.

In addition, in the non-reach miss fluctuation pattern, the period (tb0 to tb1) from when the variable display of the decorative pattern in the left decorative pattern display area 5L starts to when it stops is shorter than the period (tb0 to tb2) from when the variable display of the decorative pattern in the left decorative pattern display area 5L starts to when it stops in the super-reach miss fluctuation pattern, so that the variable display of the decorative pattern in a specified row ends in a short period of time, and a suitable time-saving state B can be provided.

(Rush-in performance)
Next, an example of the performance of the entry performance will be described based on Fig. 11-63 and Fig. 11-64. Fig. 11-63 shows an example of the performance of the entry introduction performance (A) to (C), and a time-saving entry performance (D) of the time-saving entry performance A. Fig. 11-64 shows an example of the performance of the probability variable entry performance (A1) to (A4), and a time-saving entry performance (B1) to (B4) of the time-saving entry performance B.

As shown in FIG. 11-63(A) to (C), in the "introduction performance", the effect image 069SG470A is gradually enlarged and displayed in the center of the display screen, and the message "BATTLE
A predetermined number (for example, one character) of character images 069SG470B making up "RUSH rush in!!" are framed in from the right side of the display screen of image display device 5 and moved to the center of the display screen.

Then, a "time-saving entry effect A" is performed in which an entry image 069SG470 consisting of an effect image 069SG470A that is displayed at its maximum and has a changed display color, and a text image 069SG470B consisting of the text "BATTLE RUSH ENTER!!" gathered in the center of the display screen, is displayed, thereby announcing that control of time-saving state A has begun.

In the case of a "probability bonus entry effect," after the entry image 069SG470 in FIG. 11-63 (D) is displayed, as shown in FIG. 11-64 (A1), a probability bonus image 069SG471 with a predetermined transparency consisting of the character "極" and an effect image is displayed on a display layer higher than the entry image 069SG470, and then is moved and displayed while gradually shrinking toward the bottom left of the display screen and decreasing in transparency (see FIG. 11-64 (A2-A3)).

Then, a "probability bonus entry effect" is performed in which a probability bonus entry image 069SG472 consisting of an entry image 069SG470 and a probability bonus image 069SG471 displayed in the smallest size with 0% transparency in the bottom left of the display screen is displayed, thereby announcing that control of the probability bonus state has begun (see FIG. 11-64 (A4)).

In the case of "Time-saving entry effect B", the "entry introduction effect" described in Fig. 11-63 (A) to (C) is not executed, and when the pattern determination period (e.g., 20 seconds) begins after the 900th variable display, when the start condition for the control of time-saving state B is met, the entry image 069SG470 in Fig. 11-63 (D) is displayed, and then, as shown in Fig. 11-64 (B1), a play-time image 069SG473A having a predetermined transparency and consisting of the characters "1100" and an effect image is displayed on a display layer higher than the entry image 069SG470, and then is moved and displayed while gradually shrinking and decreasing in transparency toward the bottom left of the display screen (see Fig. 11-64 (B2 to B3)).

Then, a "time-saving entry effect B" is performed, which displays an entry image 069SG473 consisting of an entry image 069SG470, a Yu-time image 069SG473A consisting of the characters "1100" displayed at the smallest size with 0% transparency in the bottom left of the display screen, and a Yu-time image 069SG473B consisting of the character "Yu", thereby announcing that control of time-saving state B has begun (see FIG. 11-64 (B4)).

In this way, when control of time-saving state A is started, the entry image 069SG470 is displayed in the time-saving entry performance A, and when control of the special probability state is started, the entry image 069SG472 consisting of the entry image 069SG470 and the special probability state image 069SG471 is displayed in the special probability state entry performance, while when control of time-saving state B is started, the entry image 069SG470 common to the entry image 069SG470 displayed when entering time-saving state A and the special probability state is displayed in time-saving entry performance B, and the play time images 069SG473A and 069SG473B are displayed as special displays that are not displayed when control of the special probability state or time-saving state A is started.

Therefore, in the time-saving state B, which is controlled after a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the fact that a long period of time has passed during which the game is not controlled to a jackpot game state, the time-saving entry performance B not only displays the entry image 069SG470, which is the same as when the control of the special probability state or the time-saving state A starts, but also displays the play-time image 069SG473B, which is not displayed when the control of the special probability state or the time-saving state A starts, thereby making the start of the time-saving state B more exciting.

[Embodiment 2]
Next, the second embodiment in the feature section 069SG will be described based on FIG. 11-65 to FIG. 11-69. FIG. 11-65 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variable pattern determination table as the second embodiment in the feature section 069SG. FIG. 11-66 is a diagram showing a part of a variable display start setting process as the second embodiment in the feature section 069SG. FIG. 11-67 is a diagram showing a variable display performance pattern determination table. FIG. 11-68 is an example of the performance operation of SP Reach D. FIG. 11-69 is a diagram for explaining the features according to the game state. In the second embodiment, illustrations and detailed explanations of the same configuration as the pachinko game machine 1 of the first embodiment will be omitted, and differences will be mainly described.

Figure 11-65 shows (A) a specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table for a miss when the number of reserved memories is 0 in time-saving state B (rescue time-saving state), (B) a specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table for a miss when the number of reserved memories is 1 to 3, (C) a specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table for a jackpot when the number of reserved memories is 0, and (B) a specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table for a jackpot when the number of reserved memories is 1 to 3.

As shown in Figure 11-65 (A), in the fluctuation pattern determination table for misses when the number of reserved memories is 0, 100 judgment values are assigned to ultra-shortened non-reach. Also, as shown in Figure 11-65 (B), in the fluctuation pattern determination table for misses when the number of reserved memories is 1 to 3, 100 judgment values are assigned to ultra-shortened non-reach.

On the other hand, as shown in Figure 11-65 (C), in the fluctuation pattern determination table for a jackpot when the number of reserved memories is 0 to 3, 10 determination values are assigned to SP Reach E, and 90 determination values are assigned to SP Reach D.

In this embodiment, when the variable display of the SP Reach D fluctuation pattern is determined in the special probability state and the time-saving state A, the performance control CPU 120 executes the "short battle effect" described in the first embodiment as the variable display effect, while when the variable display of the SP Reach D fluctuation pattern is determined in the time-saving state B, the performance control CPU 120 executes the "instant win effect" or "full spin effect" described below as the variable display effect, rather than the "short battle effect".

The SP Reach D fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the special probability state and the time-saving state A is a reach fluctuation pattern in which a "short battle effect" is executed after the variable display starts and the variable display mode becomes a reach mode, whereas the SP Reach D fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the time-saving state B is a non-reach fluctuation pattern in which an "instant win effect" or "full spin effect" is executed without the variable display mode becoming a reach mode after the variable display starts.

Next, FIG. 11-66 is a part of a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 11-44. In this embodiment, after executing the processes of steps S069SGS271 to S069SGS276 in the variable display start setting process, if the CPU 120 for performance control determines in step S069SGS277 that the fluctuation pattern stored in the fluctuation pattern designation command storage area is not a shortened non-reach fluctuation pattern or a super shortened non-reach fluctuation pattern, that is, if the fluctuation pattern is a non-reach fluctuation pattern or a super reach fluctuation pattern (step 069SGS277; No), it executes the processes of steps 069SGS277A to 069SGS277D before executing the reach notice execution decision process of step 069SGS278.

Specifically, the presentation control CPU 120 determines whether the variation pattern stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area is the SP Reach D variation pattern (step 069SGS277A), and if it is the SP Reach D variation pattern (step 069SGS277A; Yes), determines whether the game state is time-saving state B (step 069SGS277B). Then, if it is determined that the game state is time-saving state B (step 069SGS277B; Yes), it executes a variable display presentation pattern determination process (step 069SGS277C).

In the variable display performance pattern determination process, for example, a random number (0 to 99) for determining the variable display performance pattern is extracted, and the variable display performance pattern is determined using the variable display performance pattern determination table shown in Figure 11-67.

In the variable display effect pattern determination table, as shown in FIG. 11-67, for each of the "instant hit effect" and "full spin effect", different judgment values are assigned for the jackpot type of "jackpot C (10R)" and "jackpot A, B (6R)" so that the number of judgment values shown in FIG. 11-67 is obtained.

Specifically, when the jackpot type is "jackpot C (10R)", 10 judgment values are assigned to the "instant hit effect", and 60 judgment values are assigned to the "full spin effect". Also, when the jackpot type is "jackpot A, B (6R)", 70 judgment values are assigned to the "instant hit effect", and 30 judgment values are assigned to the "full spin effect".

In this way, when comparing the "instant win effect" and "full spin effect" in the three game states other than the normal state, they are not executed in the special probability state or time-saving state A, but are variable display effects that can only be executed in time-saving state B, and are executed by using the SP reach D variation pattern that can be determined in the special probability state and time-saving state A.

In addition, the execution rate of the "instant hit effect" when the jackpot type is "jackpot A, B (6R)" is higher than the execution rate of the "instant hit effect" when the jackpot type is "jackpot C (10R)", while the execution rate of the "full spin effect" when the jackpot type is "jackpot C (10R)" is higher than the execution rate of the "full spin effect" when the jackpot type is "jackpot A, B (6R)". In other words, when the jackpot type is "jackpot C (10R)", which has a higher expected number of balls that can be obtained in the jackpot game state than "jackpot A, B (6R)" and is advantageous for the player, the "full spin effect" is executed at a higher rate than the "instant hit effect".

Next, examples of the "instant hit effect" and "full spin effect" will be described. When the SP Reach D jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined in the probability variable state and time-saving state A, the variable display starts, the variable display mode becomes a reach mode, and then a "short battle effect" is executed in which the friendly character wins against the enemy character in the battle effect, thereby announcing that the variable display result is a jackpot (see Figures 11-58 to 11-59). However, when the SP Reach D jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined in time-saving state B, the variable display starts, and then an "instant hit effect" or "full spin effect" is executed in which the variable display mode does not become a reach mode, and the variable display result is announced to be a jackpot.

As shown in FIG. 11-65, in the "instant hit effect", in the SP Reach D big win variation pattern, after the variable display of the decorative symbols in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is started simultaneously (see FIG. 11-68 (A1)), when a predetermined time has passed, the determined decorative symbols that are the predetermined big win combination are temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (see FIG. 11-68 (A2)). After that, in the "decisive effect", a button image imitating the push button 31B, an operation promotion display such as "Press!!" and a gauge display are displayed to promote the operation of the push button 31B, and instead, a "movable body effect" is executed in which the ally character's attack hits the enemy character and the movable body 32 falls from the origin position to near the middle position (see FIG. 11-68 (A3)). Then, the fixed decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed again in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (see FIG. 11-68 (A4)). After that, in the post-performance part, a post-performance similar to that described in FIG. 11-60 (D4 to D10) is executed (see FIG. 11-68 (C1 to C7)), and then the game is controlled to a jackpot game state.

As shown in FIG. 11-65, in the SP Reach D jackpot variation pattern, after a blackout effect in which the display screen is blacked out with the start of the variable display is executed for a predetermined period of time (see FIG. 11-68 (B1)), the variable display of the decorative symbols in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is simultaneously started in the third background image 069SG330 (see FIG. 11-68 (B2)). Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed, a full rotation display is started in which the decorative symbols in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed in a state where they are aligned with the fixed decorative symbols that are the predetermined jackpot combination (see FIG. 11-68 (B3)). After that, the fixed decorative symbols that are the predetermined jackpot combination are temporarily displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (see FIG. 11-68 (B4)). After that, in the post-performance part (symbol determination period), a post-performance similar to that described in FIG. 11-60 (D4 to D10) is executed (see FIG. 11-68 (C1 to C7)), and then the game is controlled to a jackpot game state.

In this way, in time-saving state B, when the SP Reach D jackpot variation pattern is determined, an "instant hit effect" or "full spin effect" is executed as a variable display effect that notifies the player that the variable display result is a jackpot after the variable display starts, without going through the reach mode, so the player can enjoy the SP reach effect with peace of mind without worrying about being provoked by the reach effect.

In addition, in the "instant win effect" or "full rotation effect", unlike the "button preview" and "win/lose button effect" described in the first embodiment, no operation promotion effect is executed that encourages the operation of the push button 31B by displaying a button image that resembles the push button 31B, operation promotion displays such as "Press!!", and gauge displays, or operation effects that require the player to operate the push button 31B, so that in the time-saving state B, the player can conveniently consume the variable display without having to perform any cumbersome operation promotions or operations.

(Examples of various actions depending on game state)
Next, various operation examples for the three game states of time-saving state B, probability variable state, and time-saving state A in this embodiment will be described based on FIG. 11-69. FIG. 11-69 is a diagram for explaining various operation examples for each game state. Below, as shown in FIG. 11-69, the contents of each item "D1" to "D4" in the three game states of "time-saving state B", "probability variable state", and "time-saving state A" will be compared.

<Item D1>
First, with regard to the rate at which the CPU 103 determines an SP reach D jackpot fluctuation pattern without going through a reach mode, in the "time-saving state B", as shown in Figure 11-65 (C), the determination rate of "SP reach D (instant hit effect or full spin effect)" that does not go through a reach mode when the number of reserved memories is 0, 1 to 3 is "90%", in the "probable change state", as shown in Figure 11-6 (C), the determination rate of "SP non-via A (non-reach)" that does not go through a reach mode when the number of reserved memories is 0 to 3 is "5%", and in the "time-saving state A", as shown in Figure 11-7 (C), the determination rate of "SP non-via A (non-reach)" that does not go through a reach mode when the number of reserved memories is 0 to 3 is "5%".

In addition, in the special probability state and time-saving state A, "SP Reach D" is a reach fluctuation pattern in which a "short battle performance" is executed via the reach mode, and is not a non-reach fluctuation pattern that does not go through the reach mode.

In other words, the percentage (e.g., 90%) of times that an "SP reach D jackpot fluctuation pattern (instant hit effect or full spin effect)" that does not go through a reach mode is determined in time-saving state B is higher than the percentage (e.g., 5%) of times that an "SP non-via A jackpot fluctuation pattern" that does not go through a reach mode is determined in time-saving state A, and is also higher than the percentage (e.g., 5%) of times that an "SP non-via A jackpot fluctuation pattern" that does not go through a reach mode is determined in the probability variable state.

According to item (D1), in the time-saving state B controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the fact that a long period of time has continued during which the game is not controlled to a jackpot game state, in the variable display for which it is not decided to control the game to a jackpot game state, the state of the variable display is set to a reach state, so that the game is controlled to a jackpot game state without being unnecessarily provoked, and therefore a suitable time-saving state B can be provided.

In this embodiment, the rate at which the "SP reach D jackpot fluctuation pattern (instant hit effect or full spin effect)" that does not go through the reach mode in time-saving state B is determined is higher than the rate at which the "SP non-through A jackpot fluctuation pattern" that does not go through the reach mode is determined in time-saving state A or in the probability variable state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the variable display result in time-saving state B is a jackpot, the "SP reach D fluctuation pattern (instant hit effect or full spin effect)" that does not go through the reach mode may be determined 100% of the time.

<Item D2>
The presentation control CPU 120 can execute, for example, a "win/lose button presentation" in a SP reach presentation as an action-promoting presentation to encourage the player to take action, and can execute, for example, a "movable body presentation" in a SP reach presentation as a specific presentation to notify the player of the variable display result.

Then, in the probability variable state or time-saving state A, when the SP Reach D jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined, the performance control CPU 120 executes a first performance execution pattern in which a "win/lose button performance" is executed and then a "movable body performance" is executed in the "decisive performance" in the variable display of the SP Reach D, while in the time-saving state B, when the SP Reach D jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined, the performance control CPU 120 executes a second performance execution pattern in which a "win/lose button performance" is executed and then a "movable body performance" is executed in the "instant win performance" in the variable display of the SP Reach D.

Therefore, when the SP Reach D jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined, the execution rate of the "instant hit effect" in which the "moving object effect" is executed without executing the "hit/miss button effect" is "90%" in the "time-saving state B" when the number of reserved memories is 0 to 3, as shown in Figure 11-65 (C); in the "probable bonus state", when the number of reserved memories is 0 to 3, as shown in Figure 11-6 (C); and in the "time-saving state A", when the number of reserved memories is 0 to 3, as shown in Figure 11-7 (C).

In other words, the execution rate (e.g., 90%) of an "instant hit effect" in which a "moving body effect" is executed without executing a "win/lose button effect" in the SP reach D jackpot fluctuation pattern in the time-saving state B is higher than the rate (e.g., 0%) of a "moving body effect" in which a "win/lose button effect" is executed without executing a "win/lose button effect" in the SP reach D jackpot fluctuation pattern in the time-saving state A, and is also higher than the rate (e.g., 0%) of a "moving body effect" in which a "win/lose button effect" is executed without executing a "win/lose button effect" in the SP reach D jackpot fluctuation pattern in the probability variable state.

According to item (D2), in the time-saving state B controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, when it is notified that it has been decided to control to the jackpot game state, taking into consideration the fact that a long period has continued during which the game has not been controlled to the jackpot game state, the player is less likely to be prompted to operate the push button 31B, so that a suitable time-saving state B can be provided.

In this embodiment, the percentage of the SP reach D jackpot fluctuation pattern that executes the "instant hit effect" or "full spin effect" in the time-saving state B is higher than the percentage of the SP reach D jackpot fluctuation pattern that executes the "instant hit effect" or "full spin effect" in the time-saving state A or the special probability state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the percentage of the SP reach D jackpot fluctuation pattern that executes the "instant hit effect" or "full spin effect" in the time-saving state B may be 100%.

<Item D3>
The percentage at which the CPU 103 determines a shortened non-reach fluctuation pattern (for example, an "ultra-shortened non-reach" with a fluctuation time of 1.5 seconds or an "shortened non-reach A" with a fluctuation time of 3 seconds) when the number of reserved memories is 0 is "100%" in the "time-shortened state B" when the number of reserved memories is 0, as shown in Figure 11-65 (A); in the "probable change state," it is "0%" when the number of reserved memories is 0, as shown in Figure 11-6 (A); and in the "time-shortened state A," it is "0%" when the number of reserved memories is 0, as shown in Figure 11-7 (A).

On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories is 0, the percentage at which the CPU 103 determines a miss variation pattern with a longer variable display time than the shortened non-reach variation pattern (for example, non-reach A with a variation time of 7 seconds or SP reach variation with a variation time of 25 seconds or 40 seconds) is "0%" when the number of reserved memories is 0 in the "time-shortened state B" as shown in FIG. 11-65(A), "100%" when the number of reserved memories is 0 in the "probable variation state" as shown in FIG. 11-6(A), and "100%" when the number of reserved memories is 0 in the "time-shortened state A" as shown in FIG. 11-7(A).

In other words, when the number of reserved memories is 0 in the sure-change state or the time-saving state A, the CPU 103 can determine a miss variation pattern with a long variable display time (for example, a non-reach with a variation time of 7 seconds or an SP reach variation with a variation time of 25 seconds or 40 seconds) to buy time for the reserved memories to be stored in the second reserved memory, while when the number of reserved memories is 0 in the time-saving state B, the CPU 103 can determine a shortened non-reach variation pattern with a shorter variable display time (for example, an ultra-shortened non-reach with a variation time of 1.5 seconds) than a miss variation pattern with a long variable display time (for example, a non-reach A with a variation time of 7 seconds or an SP reach variation with a variation time of 25 seconds or 40 seconds).

According to item (D3), in the time-saving state B controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, taking into consideration the fact that a long period of time has continued in which the state is not controlled to a jackpot game state, even if the number of reserved memories is 0, a miss fluctuation pattern with a longer variable display period than the shortened fluctuation pattern (for example, a non-reach with a fluctuation time of 7 seconds or an SP reach fluctuation with a fluctuation time of 25 seconds or 40 seconds) is determined, and the consumption speed of the variable display does not decrease, so a suitable time-saving state B can be provided.

<Item D4>
In this embodiment, the type of jackpot can be determined to be either "Jackpot A" or "Jackpot B", which involves a 6R round of play, or "Jackpot C", which is more advantageous to the player than "Jackpot A" and "Jackpot B" (e.g., has a greater number of rounds, i.e., a greater number of planned balls that can be won) (see Figure 11-3 (D)).

In addition, when the SP Reach D jackpot variable pattern is determined in the time-saving state B, the performance control CPU 120 can execute a "full rotation performance" as a special variable display pattern in which the jackpot symbols are displayed variably for a predetermined period of time when they are aligned and then displayed stationary.

In addition, when "Jackpot C (10R)" is determined as the jackpot type in the SP Reach D jackpot fluctuation pattern, the percentage at which the presentation control CPU 120 executes the "full spin presentation" is "90%" in the "time-saving state B" as shown in FIG. 11-67, "0%" (the "full spin presentation" is not executed) in the "probable bonus state" as shown in FIG. 11-6 (C), and "0%" (the "full spin presentation" is not executed) in the "time-saving state A" as shown in FIG. 11-7 (C).

In other words, the percentage (e.g., 100%) at which the presentation control CPU 120 executes the "full spin presentation" when "jackpot C (10R)" is determined as the jackpot type in time-saving state B is higher than the percentage (e.g., 0% (not executed)) at which the presentation control CPU 120 executes the "full spin presentation" when "jackpot C (10R)" is determined as the jackpot type in time-saving state A, and is also higher than the percentage (e.g., 0% (not executed)) at which the presentation control CPU 120 executes the "full spin presentation" when "jackpot C (10R)" is determined as the jackpot type in the probability variable state.

According to item (D4), in the time-saving state B controlled through a predetermined number of variable displays, if it is decided to control to jackpot C, which has more rounds and is more advantageous to the player than jackpot A or jackpot B, taking into consideration the long period during which it is not controlled to the jackpot game state, it becomes easier to execute the "full spin effect," a special variable display that is not executed (or has a low execution rate) in the normal state, the special variable state, or the time-saving state A, and therefore it is possible to provide a suitable time-saving state B.

In the present embodiment, the proportion of the performance control CPU 120 executing the "full spin performance" when "jackpot C (10R)" is determined as the jackpot type in the time-saving state B is 100%. However, the present invention is not limited to this. If the proportion of the performance control CPU 120 executing the "full spin performance" when "jackpot C (10R)" is determined as the jackpot type in the time-saving state B is higher than the proportion of the performance control CPU 120 executing the "full spin performance" when "jackpot C (10R)" is determined as the jackpot type in the time-saving state A or the probability variable state, the performance control CPU 120 may execute the "full spin performance" at a rate less than 100%. In addition, the performance control CPU 120 may be able to execute the "full spin performance" when "jackpot C (10R)" is determined as the jackpot type in the time-saving state A or the probability variable state.

(Explanation of Variations and Applications of Feature 069SG)
In the feature section 069SG, a form in which a big win game state is applied is exemplified as an example of an "advantageous state advantageous to the player", but the present invention is not limited to this, and may include a sure win state, a small win game state, a reach state, a pseudo consecutive performance state, a reserved consecutive state, a chance up performance, a foresight notice performance, a miss with time reduction, a ceiling time reduction control, etc.

In addition, in the characteristic section 069SG, a form is exemplified in which a so-called type 1 pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to a high probability state for a predetermined period of time after the end of a jackpot game is applied, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a pachinko gaming machine that is controlled to a high probability state from the end of a jackpot game until it is controlled to the next jackpot when the jackpot type is a high probability jackpot, or a pachinko gaming machine that is controlled to a high probability state from the end of a jackpot game until it wins a high probability drop lottery. Also, a so-called type 1/2 gaming machine that can be controlled to a jackpot game state by a V winning occurring as a result of a small win in the time-saving state after the end of a jackpot game may be applied, and the gameplay can be changed in various ways.

In addition, in the characteristic part 069SG, the example shows a form in which the time-saving state A, the probability bonus state, and the time-saving state B are applied as special states in which the variable display is executed more frequently than in a non-special state (for example, the normal state), but the present invention is not limited to this, and four or more types of game states other than the above may be applied.

In addition, in the feature part 069SG, a form is exemplified in which a low-probability, high-based time-saving state A (first special state) and a time-saving state B (rescue time-saving (second special state)) are applied as a first special state that is controlled when a favorable state controlled from a non-special state (e.g., a normal state, a low-probability/low-base state) ends, and a second special state that is controlled on the condition that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed in a non-special state without being controlled to an advantageous state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a high-probability, high-based probability change state (first special state) and a low-probability, high-based time-saving state B (rescue time-saving (second special state)) may also be applied.

In addition, in the characteristic part 069SG, a form in which a probability variable state is applied as a third special state that is controlled when an advantageous state controlled from the first special state or the second special state ends is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in the case of a type 1/type 2 pachinko gaming machine, a time-saving state different from the time-saving state as the first special state (for example, a time-saving state in which the time-saving state is executed more times (has a longer control period) than the first special state) may be applied.

In addition, in the feature part 069SG, at least one of the first special state, the second special state, and the third special state may have multiple types of special states that differ, for example, in the number of times the time-saving control is executed, the frequency with which the variable display is executed, etc.

In addition, in the feature part 069SG, an example is given of a form in which a normal state (low probability/low base state) is applied as a non-special state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as long as the game state has a lower frequency of execution of the variable display than the special state, it is not limited to the low probability/low base state, and may be a high probability base state, a low probability/high base state, etc.

In addition, in the characteristic part 069SG, the time-saving state B (rescue time-saving state) as the second special state is exemplified as being controlled on the condition that the variable display has been executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 900 times) without being controlled to an advantageous state in a non-special state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the predetermined number of times can be changed in various ways. Also, it may be controlled when another condition is met in addition to the above-mentioned conditions.

In addition, in the characteristic part 069SG, in the time-saving state B, the time-saving state A, and the probability of winning, the average normal pattern change time (period for changing the normal pattern), the probability of winning the normal pattern in the normal pattern game, and the control that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning hole (high opening control, high base control) are not changed, and the average special pattern change time (period for changing the special pattern) in the time-saving state B is executed to be shorter than in the probability of winning and the time-saving state A, thereby improving the change efficiency of the special pattern (particularly the second special pattern). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the time-saving state B, at least one of the average normal pattern change time (period for changing the normal pattern), the probability of winning the normal pattern in the normal pattern game, and the control that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning hole (high opening control, high base control) may be made different from the probability of winning and the time-saving state A to further improve the change efficiency of the special pattern (particularly the second special pattern).

In addition, in the feature part 069SG, the CPU 103 has exemplified a form in which it can determine, as a variable pattern, a first non-specific variable display pattern (e.g., "SP reach A-E miss") in which the variable display state is a specific state (e.g., a reach state) and then a miss display result, and a second non-specific variable display pattern (e.g., "non-reach miss") in which the variable display state is not a specific state and a miss display result is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first non-specific variable display pattern and the second non-specific variable display pattern may include types of variable patterns other than those described above. In addition, as a variation pattern, a first specific variable display pattern (for example, "SP Reach A-C, E jackpot") that displays a miss display result with the variable display mode as a specific mode (for example, a reach mode) and a second non-specific variable display pattern (for example, "SP Reach D (instant hit or full spin)", "not via SP", etc.) that displays a miss display result without setting the variable display mode as a specific mode have been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first specific variable display pattern and the second specific variable display pattern may include types of variation patterns other than those described above.

In addition, the "specific mode" is not limited to the "reach mode", but may include various modes such as a "chance mode (e.g., 133)", a "pseudo consecutive mode (e.g., 122)", a "normal reach mode", and a "super reach mode".

In addition, in the feature section 069SG, examples have been given of the application of "moving object prediction" and "character prediction" as indication effects that suggest that control will be made to a jackpot gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as long as the indication is an indication that control will be made to a jackpot gaming state, it may include various indications such as, for example, a stop pattern prediction, a pseudo consecutive prediction, a dialogue prediction, an operation prediction, a reach prediction, and a look-ahead prediction effect.

In addition, in the feature section 069SG, examples have been given of forms in which a "countdown notice", "hold change notice", "pattern chance notice", and "effect display notice" are applied as pre-reading notice effects that suggest that the reserved memory stored in the reserved memory will be controlled to an advantageous state, but the present invention is not limited to these, and may include various other pre-reading notices, such as "continuous effects" and "omen effects".

In addition, in the characteristic section 069SG, a form in which a "button preview" or a "win/lose button effect" is applied as an example of an action promotion effect that encourages the player to take action has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this and may include various effects other than those described above. Furthermore, "player action" is not limited to the operation of the push button 31B, but may be an effect that encourages the operation of other operating means (such as a touch panel) provided other than the push button 31B, or an effect that encourages the player to take action (movement) rather than an operation.

In addition, in the characteristic part 069SG, "Patterns A-2 and A-3" are applied as an example of a first effect execution pattern in which a "movable object effect" is executed as a specific effect after the "win/lose button" is executed as a movement promotion effect, and "Pattern A-1" is applied as an example of a second effect execution pattern in which a specific effect is executed without executing a movement promotion effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other operation promotion effects such as a "button preview" may be applied as a movement promotion effect, or an effect other than a "movable object effect" (for example, a battle result in a SP reach effect) may be applied as a specific effect.

In addition, in the characteristic part 069SG, an example was given of a form in which an operation promotion display for a "one-hit" operation is applied as the first action promotion effect that encourages the player to perform one action, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be something that encourages the player to perform not only one push operation but also one pull operation, rotation operation, back and forth operation, etc.

In addition, in the feature portion 069SG, an example was given of a form in which an operation promotion display for "repeated taps" or "long press" operations was applied as a second action promotion effect that encourages the player to perform an action over a predetermined action period, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may also promote pull operations, rotation operations, reciprocating operations, etc. over a predetermined action period. Furthermore, actions over a predetermined action period are not necessarily limited to actions detected continuously, and may include intermittent operations or operations according to a predetermined pattern, etc.

In addition, in the feature portion 069SG, a form in which a "character announcement" or a "reach announcement" is applied is exemplified as an effect including a teasing effect that teases whether or not the variable display state will be a specific state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may include various effects such as an effect that teases that it will be a "chance eye state (e.g., "133")," a "pseudo consecutive state (e.g., 122)," a "normal reach state," or a "super reach state."

In addition, in the feature section 069SG, in the post-performance, the expected number of balls to be dispensed is reported as the game value information that can specify the amount of game value to be awarded in the advantageous state that is notified of being controlled in the specific performance. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the number of rounds in the jackpot game state (e.g., 6R or 10R) may be reported. In addition, in a state where jackpots are consecutive, such as when a jackpot occurs in a probability variable state, the expected total number of balls to be dispensed, which is the sum of the expected number of balls to be dispensed in the current jackpot and the total number of balls to be dispensed during a specified consecutive jackpot period, may be displayed.

In addition, in the characteristic part 069SG, when the control of the special state is started, a special state start display is displayed to notify the start of the control of the special state, and examples of the application of the entry introduction effect, the probability of entering a special state effect, the time-saving entry effect A, the time-saving entry effect B, and the shutter effect are given as examples of special state start effects, but the present invention is not limited to these, and various entry effects other than those described above may be executed. Also, the presentation form of each entry effect is not limited to the above, and can be changed in various ways.

In addition, in the characteristic part 069SG, an example was given of a form in which the special bonus entry effect and the time-saving entry effect A are separate effects, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the special bonus entry effect and the time-saving entry effect A may be a single common entry effect.

In addition, in the characteristic part 069SG, an example was given of a form in which the entry introduction effect is not executed when the time-saving entry effect B is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the entry introduction effect may be executed instead of the shutter effect. Also, the entry introduction effect may be executed when the time-saving entry effect B is executed. In this case, in order to eliminate the hassle of the effects, it is preferable to have an entry introduction effect with a shorter effect period than when the special rate entry effect or the time-saving entry effect A is executed.

In addition, in the feature section 069SG, as an example of the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous state, a form in which jackpots A and B (first advantageous state) and jackpot C (second advantageous state) with different numbers of play rounds in the jackpot game state are applied is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the second advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous state may be not only a jackpot that is more advantageous to the player in the jackpot game state in terms of the number of play rounds or the number of expected balls that can be obtained, but also a jackpot in which the game state after the jackpot game state ends is advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot with a long time-saving control after the jackpot game state, or a jackpot controlled in a "small jackpot rush" in which the frequency of execution of the small jackpot game state increases after the jackpot ends, etc.).

(Explanation regarding feature 099SG)
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 1 with the characteristic part 099SG in this embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 12-1 to 12-22. Note that in this characteristic part 099SG, illustrations and detailed descriptions of the same configuration as the pachinko gaming machine 1 with the characteristic part 069SG will be omitted, and differences will be mainly described. Also, the characteristic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 with the characteristic part 099SG described below can be applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 with the characteristic part 069SG.

In the pachinko game machine 1 in this characteristic part 099SG, like the pachinko game machine 1 shown in FIG. 11-1, the left side of the image display device 5 on the game board 2 is formed as a left game area where game balls can flow down, and the right side of the image display device 5 on the game board 2 is formed as a right game area where game balls can flow down. In other words, in the pachinko game machine 1 in this characteristic part 099SG, a game ball weakly shot out by the launching device because the game state is normal flows down the first path in the left game area, and a game ball strongly shot out by the launching device because the game state is either time-saving state A, time-saving state B, or probability variable state flows down the second path in the right game area. In addition, a part of the game ball flowing down the second path in the right game area can pass through a gate 41 provided on the second path (to the right of the image display device 5), and a variable display of a normal pattern is executed based on the passing of the gate 41. Then, when the variable display result of the normal pattern is a win (normal pattern win), the second start winning hole provided on the second path changes from a closed state to an open state, and the game ball can win in the second start winning hole. Note that in this feature part 099SG, "variable display" may be written as "variable" or "variable display".

Figure 12-1 (A) is an explanatory diagram illustrating the random number values counted on the main board 11 side in this feature section 099SG. As shown in Figure 12-1 (A), in this feature section 099SG, on the main board 11 side, the following numerical data is controlled so as to be countable: random number value MR1 for determining the special chart display result, random number value MR2 for determining the type of big win, random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, random number value MR4 for determining the normal chart display result, and random number value MR5 for determining the MR4 initial value. Note that random number values other than these may be used to enhance the game effect. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers.

The random number circuit 104 may count the numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 may count the numerical data indicating some of the random number values MR1 to MR4 by updating various numerical data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in a game control counter setting unit (not shown).

The random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is a random number value used to determine whether or not to control the variable display result of a special symbol or other symbol in a special symbol game to a "jackpot" and to a jackpot game state, and takes a value in the range of "0" to "65535", for example. The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is a random number value used to determine the jackpot type to be either "jackpot A", "jackpot B", or "jackpot C" when the variable display result is a "jackpot", and takes a value in the range of "0" to "299", for example.

The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of special patterns and decorative patterns to one of several types prepared in advance, and takes a value in the range of "0" to "99", for example.

The random number value MR4 for determining the normal symbol display result is a random number value used to determine whether the variable display result in the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display device 20 is a "normal symbol hit" or a "normal symbol miss", and takes a value in the range of "3" to "13", for example.

The random number value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 is a random number value used to determine the initial value of the random number value MR4, and takes a value in the range of "3" to "23".

Figure 12-1 (B) shows an example of the configuration of the special chart display result judgment table stored in ROM 101. In this feature section 099SG, a common special chart display result judgment table is used for the first special chart and the second special chart as the special chart display result judgment table, but the present invention is not limited to this, and separate special chart display result judgment tables may be used for the first special chart and the second special chart.

The special symbol display result determination table is a table that is referenced to determine whether or not to control the variable display result to a jackpot game state as a "jackpot" before a determined special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in a special symbol game using a first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special symbol game using a second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, based on a random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result.

In the special chart display result judgment table in this feature section 099SG, a numerical value (judgment value) that is compared with the random number value MR1 for judging the special chart display result is assigned to the special chart display result of "jackpot" or "miss" depending on whether the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state or time-saving state (low probability state), or a probability change state (high probability state).

In the special chart display result judgment table, the table data indicating the judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for judging the special chart display result is judgment data assigned to the decision result of whether or not to control the special chart display result to a jackpot game state as a "jackpot". In the special chart display result judgment table in this feature part 099SG, when the game state is a probability variable state (high probability state), more judgment values are assigned to the special chart display result of "jackpot" than when it is in a normal state or a time-saving state (low probability state). As a result, in the probability variable state (high probability state) in which the probability variable control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, the probability of determining that the special chart display result is a "jackpot" and that it is controlled to a jackpot game state is higher (about 1/80.02 in this feature part 099SG) than the probability of determining that the special chart display result is a "jackpot" and that it is controlled to a jackpot game state when it is in a normal state or a time-saving state (low probability state) (about 1/319.68 in this feature part 099SG). That is, in the special chart display result judgment table, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a probability variable state (high probability state), the judgment data is assigned to the decision result of whether or not to control to a jackpot gaming state so that the probability of deciding to control to a jackpot gaming state is higher than when it is in a normal state or a time-saving state.

FIG. 12-1 (C1) and FIG. 12-1 (C2) show examples of the configuration of the jackpot type determination table stored in ROM 101. FIG. 12-1 (C1) is a table referenced to determine the jackpot type from jackpot A and jackpot B based on the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a "jackpot" and the jackpot game state is controlled during variable display of the first special pattern, and FIG. 12-1 (C2) is a table referenced to determine the jackpot type from jackpot B and jackpot C based on the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a "jackpot" and the jackpot game state is controlled during variable display of the second special pattern.

Now, the types of jackpots in this feature section 099SG will be explained with reference to FIG. 12-1 (D). In this feature section 099SG, the jackpot types provided are jackpot A, jackpot B, and jackpot C, for which time-saving control is executed for a maximum of 110 variable displays after the end of the jackpot game state. In addition, these jackpots A, B, and C are also jackpots for which special control is executed for a maximum of 110 variable displays after the end of the jackpot game by the game ball entering the V winning port after entering the second large winning port in the first round of the jackpot game state.

In this feature part 099SG, the open state of the variable V winning ball device (V lid) can be a short open state (e.g., 0.1 seconds) in which the open state lasts for a short period of time, and a long open state (e.g., 15 seconds) in which the open state lasts for a long period of time. In the first round of the jackpot game state, jackpot A causes the variable V winning ball device to be in a short open state, and in the first round of the jackpot game state, jackpot B and jackpot C cause the variable V winning ball device to be in a long open state.

The jackpot game state resulting from "jackpot A" is a normal opening jackpot that changes the second large prize entry port to an open state advantageous to the player in the first round, and changes the first large prize entry port to an open state advantageous to the player in the second to sixth rounds. In addition, with "jackpot A", the variable V prize entry ball device is in a short open state in the first round, making it extremely difficult to get the game ball to enter the V prize entry port, and it is not expected that the special bonus control will be executed, so it is essentially a normal jackpot.

The jackpot game state resulting from "jackpot B" is a normal opening jackpot that changes the second large prize entry port to an open state advantageous to the player in the first round, and changes the first large prize entry port to an open state advantageous to the player in the second to sixth rounds. In addition, with "jackpot B", the variable V prize entry device is in a long open state in the first round, making it extremely easy to get the game ball to enter the V prize entry port, and it is expected that the special chance control will be executed, making it a virtual special chance jackpot.

The jackpot game state resulting from "jackpot C" is a normal opening jackpot that changes the second large prize entry port to an open state advantageous to the player in the first round, and changes the first large prize entry port to an open state advantageous to the player in the second to tenth rounds. In addition, with "jackpot C", the variable V prize entry ball device is in a long open state in the first round, making it extremely easy to get the game ball to enter the V prize entry port, and it is expected that the special chance control will be executed, making it a virtual special chance jackpot.

In this embodiment, three types of jackpots, jackpot A to jackpot C, are provided as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and two or less types of jackpots, or four or more types of jackpots may be provided.

As shown in FIG. 12-3 (B1), in the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol), of the range of MR2 determination values from 0 to 299, 0 to 149 is assigned to jackpot A, and 150 to 299 is assigned to jackpot B. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12-3 (B2), in the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol), of the range of MR2 determination values from 0 to 299, 0 to 99 is assigned to jackpot B, and 100 to 299 is assigned to jackpot C.

In other words, in this feature part 099SG, when the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, there is a 50% probability that the game ball will enter the V winning hole in the first round of the jackpot game state, and both the special probability control and the time-saving control are implemented after the jackpot game ends. Furthermore, when the variable special symbol is the second special symbol, there is a 100% probability that the game ball will enter the V winning hole in the first round of the jackpot game state, and both the special probability control and the time-saving control are implemented after the jackpot game ends.

In this feature 099SG, even if a jackpot A occurs, it is possible but extremely rare for a V entry to occur when the V lid is in a short open state, so in the case of a jackpot A, it will be described as not having a V entry and not having the variable probability control executed. Also, even if a jackpot B or jackpot C occurs, it is possible but extremely rare for a V entry not to occur when the V lid is in a long open state, so in the case of a jackpot B or jackpot C, it will be described as having a V entry and having the variable probability control executed.

In addition, in this feature part 099SG, the type of jackpot is determined using MR2, which is a random number value for determining the type of jackpot, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the type of jackpot may be determined using MR1, which is a random number value for determining the result of the special chart display.

Figure 12-2 (A) is a normal symbol hit determination table that is referenced when the game state is normal and the variable display of a normal symbol is executed to determine whether or not the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit (normal symbol hit), and Figure 12-2 (B) is a normal symbol hit determination table that is referenced when the game state is either time-saving state A, special state, or time-saving state B and the variable display of a normal symbol is executed to determine whether or not the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit (normal symbol hit).

The time-saving state B in this feature part 099SG is the game state that is controlled when 900 variable displays are executed without being controlled to a jackpot game state in the normal game state (a low probability/low base state in which neither special probability control nor time-saving control is executed), and is time-saving state A (low probability/high base state) in which time-saving control is executed for a maximum of 1100 variable displays.

In the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 12-2(A), out of the range 3-13 of the random number value MR4 for determining whether a normal symbol hits, 3 is assigned to hits and 4-13 are assigned to losses. On the other hand, in the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 12-2(B), out of the range 3-13 of the random number value MR4 for determining whether a normal symbol hits, 3-12 are assigned to hits and 13 is assigned to losses. In other words, in this feature part 099SG, the rate of normal hits when the game state is in the time-saving state A, the probability change state, or the time-saving state B is set higher than the rate of normal hits when the game state is in the normal state.

Also, as shown in FIG. 12-2(C), the normal symbol fluctuation time is set to 60 seconds when the game state is normal, whereas the normal symbol fluctuation time is set to 0.1 seconds when the game state is either time-saving state A, special probability state, or time-saving state B. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 12-2(D), the opening time of the second start winning hole when a normal symbol hit occurs when the game state is normal is set to 0.1 seconds, whereas the opening time of the second start winning hole when a normal symbol hit occurs when the game state is either time-saving state A, special probability state, or time-saving state B is set to 3 seconds.

In other words, in the time-saving state A, the probability of winning, and the time-saving state B in this feature part 099SG, compared to the normal state, the game ball is more likely to enter the second start winning hole because "the probability of winning with a normal pattern is high," "the variable display time of the normal pattern is short," and "the opening time of the second start winning hole when a winning with a normal pattern occurs is long," so that the frequency of variable display of the second special pattern is set high, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the time-saving state A, the probability of winning, and the time-saving state B may be set to have a high frequency of variable display of the second special pattern by satisfying at least one of the conditions "the probability of winning with a normal pattern is high," "the variable display time of the normal pattern is short," and "the opening time of the second start winning hole when a winning with a normal pattern occurs is long," compared to the normal state.

In the pachinko game machine 1 in this characteristic part 099SG, like the pachinko game machine in the characteristic part 069SG (see FIG. 11-1), when the game state is normal, the player can shoot the game ball toward the left game area 2L, which allows the game ball to enter the first start winning hole, but cannot enter the second start winning hole or the large winning hole or pass through the gate 41, and when the game ball is in the time-saving state A, the probability change state, or the time-saving state B, the player can shoot the game ball toward the right game area 2R, which allows the game ball to enter the second start winning hole and pass through the gate 41. Note that when the game state is the jackpot game state, the player can shoot the game ball toward the right game area, which allows the game ball to enter the second start winning hole and the large winning hole and pass through the gate 41.

As shown in FIG. 12-12(A), when the game state is normal, the game ball shot toward the left game area 2L is prevented from winning by multiple nails arranged on the game board 2, so the probability of the game ball winning in the first start winning hole is about 5.5% (condition is that the game ball is continuously shot into the left game area 2L by the player's operation of the ball-hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30). In addition, when the game state is normal, even if the player shoots the game ball toward the right game area 2R, the variable display time of the normal pattern due to the game ball passing through the gate 41 is extremely long at 60 seconds, and the opening time of the second start winning hole when a normal winning occurs is extremely short at 0.1 seconds (see FIG. 12-2(C) and FIG. 12-2(D)), so the game ball almost never wins in the second start winning hole.

As shown in FIG. 12-12(B), when the game state is either Time-saving State A, Chance Bonus State, or Time-saving State B, the game ball shot toward the right game area 2R can pass through the gate 41, and the variable display time of the normal pattern due to passing through the gate 41 is short at 3 seconds, and the opening time of the second start winning hole when a normal pattern hit occurs is 3 seconds (see FIG. 12-2(C) and FIG. 12-2(D)). Therefore, the probability of the game ball winning the second start winning hole is about 55% (condition is that the game ball is continuously shot toward the right game area 2R by the player operating the ball-hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30).

Figure 12-3 shows the variable pattern used in the variable display of the special pattern of this feature part 099SG. In this feature part 099SG, as shown in FIG. 12-3, as the variation patterns when the variable display result is a miss, there are provided the following variation patterns: super shortened non-reach miss with a special chart variation time of 1500 ms, shortened non-reach A miss with a special chart variation time of 3000 ms, shortened non-reach B miss with a special chart variation time of 5000 ms, non-reach A miss with a special chart variation time of 7000 ms, non-reach B miss with a special chart variation time of 12000 ms, super reach A miss with a special chart variation time of 45000 ms, super reach B miss with a special chart variation time of 80000 ms, super reach C miss with a special chart variation time of 4000 ms, super reach D miss with a special chart variation time of 25000 ms, and super reach E miss with a special chart variation time of 50000 ms. Furthermore, the variation pattern from Super Reach A Miss to Super Reach E Miss is also the variation pattern that executes the reach performance of the Super Reach during variable display.

In addition, the variation patterns when the variable display result is a jackpot are: a Super Reach non-via A jackpot, which has a jackpot notification period of 15,000 ms after a variable display of 7,000 ms in which the reach performance of the Super Reach is not executed (the special chart variation time is 7,000 ms + 15,000 ms); a Super Reach non-via B jackpot, which has a jackpot notification period of 15,000 ms after a variable display of 12,000 ms in which the reach performance of the Super Reach is not executed (the special chart variation time is 12,000 ms + 15,000 ms); a Super Reach A jackpot, which has a jackpot notification period of 15,000 ms after a variable display of 45,000 ms in which the reach performance of the Super Reach is executed (the special chart variation time is 45,000 ms + 15,000 ms); a Super Reach B jackpot, which has a jackpot notification period of 15,000 ms after a variable display of 80,000 ms in which the reach performance of the Super Reach is executed (the special chart variation time is 15,000 ms + 15,000 ms); The following variation patterns are provided: a Super Reach B jackpot having a jackpot notification period of 0 ms (special chart fluctuation time is 80,000 ms+15,000 ms), a Super Reach C jackpot having a jackpot notification period of 15,000 ms (special chart fluctuation time is 40,000 ms+15,000 ms) after a variable display of 40,000 ms during which the Super Reach reach performance is executed, a Super Reach D jackpot having a jackpot notification period of 15,000 ms after a variable display of 25,000 ms during which the Super Reach reach performance is executed (special chart fluctuation time is 25,000 ms+15,000 ms), and a Super Reach E jackpot having a jackpot notification period of 15,000 ms after a variable display of 50,000 ms during which the Super Reach reach performance is executed (special chart fluctuation time is 50,000 ms+15,000 ms). The Super Reach A variation pattern is a variation pattern that executes a bowling effect as a reach effect, in which an ally character and an enemy character bowl together to notify whether or not a jackpot has been won; the Super Reach B, Super Reach C, and Super Reach E variation patterns are a variation pattern that executes a battle effect as a reach effect, in which an ally character and an enemy character battle together to notify whether or not a jackpot has been won; and the Super Reach D variation pattern is a variation pattern that executes a short battle effect as a reach effect, in which an ally character and an enemy character battle together to notify whether or not a jackpot has been won by a battle that is shorter than the battle effect in the Super Reach B, Super Reach C, and Super Reach E variation patterns.

The RAM 102 in this characteristic section 099SG is provided with a game control data holding area 099SG150 as shown in FIG. 12-4, for example, as an area for holding various data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. The game control data holding area 099SG150 shown in FIG. 12-4 includes a first special chart reserve memory section 099SG151A, a second special chart reserve memory section 099SG151B, a normal chart reserve memory section 099SG151C, a game control flag setting section 099SG152, a game control timer setting section 099SG153, a game control counter setting section 099SG154, and a game control buffer setting section 099SG155.

The first special symbol reservation memory unit 099SG151A stores reservation data of a special symbol game (a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A) that has not yet started, but in which a game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning port formed by the winning ball device 6A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. As an example, the first special symbol reservation memory unit 099SG151A associates reservation numbers with the order of winning (the order of detection of the game ball) into the first start winning port, and stores, as reservation data, random number values MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, random number values MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and numerical data indicating random number values MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, which are extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104, etc., based on the establishment of the first start condition when the game ball passes (enters), until the number of memories reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The upper limit of reserved data (reserved memory) that can be stored in the second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B is always 4, regardless of the game status. The reserved data stored in the first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special chart game using the first special chart is reserved, and becomes reserved information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a jackpot will be hit based on the variable display result (special chart display result) in this special chart game.

The second special symbol reservation memory unit 099SG151B stores reservation data of a special symbol game (a special symbol game using a second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B) in which a game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred but has not yet started. As an example, the second special symbol reservation memory unit 099SG151B associates reservation numbers with the order of winning (the order of detection of the game ball) into the second start winning port, and stores, as reservation data, the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, which are extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104, etc. based on the establishment of the second start condition when the game ball passes (enters), until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The upper limit of reserved data (reserved memory) that can be stored in the second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B is always 4, regardless of the game status. The reserved data stored in the second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B thus indicates that the execution of a special chart game using the second special chart is reserved, and serves as reserved information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a jackpot will be hit based on the variable display result (special chart display result) in this special chart game.

In other words, this feature unit 099SG can store up to four reserved memories as first special chart reserved memories (reserved memories that can be stored in the first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A), and can store up to four reserved memories as second special chart reserved memories (reserved memories that can be stored in the second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B).

The reserved information (first reserved information) based on the establishment of the first start condition by the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning port, and the reserved information (second reserved information) based on the establishment of the second start winning condition by the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning port may be stored in a common reserved memory unit in association with the reserved number. In this case, start port data indicating whether the game ball passed (entered) the first or second start winning port may be included in the reserved information and stored in association with the reserved number.

When variable display is executed, the CPU 103 first reads out the random numbers MR1 to MR3 from the second special symbol reservation memory 099SG151B if there is a second special symbol reservation memory in the normal special symbol processing (see FIG. 6), and then shifts the contents of the second special symbol reservation memory 099SG151B. In other words, if the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are stored as reservation memory for reservation number 1 in the second special symbol reservation memory 099SG151B, the CPU 103 reads out the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored as the reservation memory for reservation number 1, erases the reservation memory for reservation number 1, and re-stores the reservation memory stored as reservation memory for reservation number 2 as reservation memory for reservation number 1, the reservation memory stored as reservation memory for reservation number 3 as reservation memory for reservation number 2, and the reservation memory stored as reservation memory for reservation number 4 as reservation memory for reservation number 3.

In addition, if no reserved memory is stored in the second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first special chart reserved memory exists. If the first special chart reserved memory exists, the CPU 103 reads out the random number values MR1 to MR3 from the first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A and then shifts the memory contents of the first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A. In other words, when the random number values MR1 to MR3 are stored as the reserved memory of reserved number 1 in the first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A, the CPU 103 reads out the values of the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored as the reserved memory of reserved number 1, erases the reserved memory of reserved number 1, and re-stores the reserved memory stored as reserved memory of reserved number 2 as reserved memory of reserved number 1, the reserved memory stored as reserved memory of reserved number 3 as reserved memory of reserved number 2, and the reserved memory stored as reserved memory of reserved number 4 as reserved memory of reserved number 3.

Then, the CPU 103 judges the variable display result based on the random number value MR1 read from the first special symbol reserved memory unit 099SG151A or the second special symbol reserved memory unit 099SG151B (if the variable display result is a jackpot, it also judges the type of jackpot based on the random number value MR2), and then in the variable pattern judgment process (see Figure 6), it determines the variable pattern using a variable pattern judgment table that differs depending on the game state, the variable display result, and the number of reserved memories of the special symbols that perform the variable display.

In other words, in this feature part 099SG, the CPU 103 can determine the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process according to the number of reserved memories subtracted by 1 from the number of reserved memories immediately before the variable display.

The regular symbol reserve memory unit 099SG151C stores reserve information for regular symbol games that have not yet been started by the regular symbol display device 20, even though the game ball that passed through the passing gate 41 has been detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the regular symbol reserve memory unit 099SG151C associates the game balls with reserve numbers in the order in which they passed through the passing gate 41, and stores numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the regular symbol display result extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104, etc. based on the passage of the game ball as reserved data, until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4").

The game control flag setting unit 099SG152 is provided with multiple types of flags whose states can be updated depending on the progress of the game on the pachinko game machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 099SG152 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on or off state for each of multiple types of flags, including the ball output state flag described above.

The game control timer setting unit 099SG153 is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 099SG153 stores data indicating the timer values of multiple types of timers.

The game control counter setting unit 099SG154 is provided with multiple types of counters for counting count values used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 099SG154 stores data indicating the count values of each of the multiple types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 099SG154 may be provided with a random counter for counting some or all of the game random numbers in a manner that allows the CPU 103 to update them by software.

In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 099SG154, random numbers not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating random numbers MR2 to MR4, are stored as random count values, and the numerical data indicating each random number is updated periodically or irregularly according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the updating operation of the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be for updating the random count value by performing a predetermined process such as scrambling or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data extracted from the random number circuit 104.

The game control buffer setting unit 099SG155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 099SG155 stores data indicating the buffer values in each of multiple types of buffers.

Next, we will explain the variation pattern determination table used when executing the variable display of the special symbol. As shown in Figures 12-5 to 12-11, this feature part 099SG can determine the variation pattern using different variation pattern determination tables depending on the game state when the variable display of the special symbol is executed and the reserved memory number of the special symbol that executes the variable display of the special symbol.

Specifically, when the game state is normal, the variable display result is a miss, and the reserved memory number of special symbols that execute the variable display is 0 to 2, the variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns of non-reach B miss, super reach A miss, and super reach B miss using the miss variation pattern determination table A shown in Figure 12-5 (A). Note that in the miss variation pattern determination table A, of the values that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take, 97 values are assigned to the non-reach B miss variation pattern, 2 values are assigned to the super reach A miss variation pattern, and 1 value is assigned to the super reach B miss variation pattern. In other words, if the game state is normal, the variable display result is a miss, and the reserved memory number of special symbols that execute the variable display is 0 to 2, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be a non-reach B miss fluctuation pattern 97% of the time, a super reach A miss fluctuation pattern 2% of the time, and a super reach B miss fluctuation pattern 1% of the time.

Also, when the game state is normal, the variable display result is a miss, and the reserved memory number of special symbols that execute the variable display is three, the variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns of shortened non-reach B miss, super reach A miss, and super reach B miss using the miss variation pattern determination table B shown in Figure 12-5 (B). Note that in the miss variation pattern determination table B, of the possible values of the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, 97 values are assigned to the shortened non-reach B miss variation pattern, 2 values are assigned to the super reach A miss variation pattern, and 1 value is assigned to the super reach B miss variation pattern. In other words, if the game state is normal, the variable display result is a miss, and the reserved memory number of special symbols that execute the variable display is three, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be the shortened non-reach B miss fluctuation pattern 97% of the time, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be the super reach A miss fluctuation pattern 2% of the time, and the fluctuation pattern is determined to be the super reach B miss fluctuation pattern 1% of the time.

In addition, when the game state is normal and the variable display result is a jackpot, regardless of the number of reserved memories of the special symbols that execute the variable display (this also applies when the number of reserved memories is 0 to 3), the fluctuation pattern is determined from the fluctuation patterns of the Super Reach Non-B Jackpot, the Super Reach A Jackpot, and the Super Reach B Jackpot using the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table A. In addition, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table A, of the possible values of the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, 10 values are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the Super Reach Non-B Jackpot, 40 values are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the Super Reach A Jackpot, and 50 values are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the Super Reach B Jackpot. In other words, when the game state is normal and the variable display result is a jackpot, regardless of the number of reserved memories, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be the Super Reach non-through B jackpot fluctuation pattern 10% of the time, the Super Reach A jackpot fluctuation pattern 40% of the time, and the Super Reach B jackpot fluctuation pattern 50% of the time.

In addition, when the game state is a probability variable state, the variable display result is a miss, and the reserved memory number of special symbols that execute the variable display is 0, the variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns of non-reach A miss, Super reach C miss, and Super reach D miss using the miss variation pattern determination table C shown in Figure 12-6 (A). Note that in the miss variation pattern determination table C, of the possible values of the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, 95 values are assigned to the non-reach A miss variation pattern, 2 values are assigned to the Super reach C miss variation pattern, and 3 values are assigned to the Super reach D miss variation pattern. In other words, if the game state is a probability change state, the variable display result is a miss, and the reserved memory count for the special symbol that executes the variable display is 0, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be a non-reach A miss fluctuation pattern 95% of the time, a super reach C miss fluctuation pattern 2% of the time, and a super reach D miss fluctuation pattern 3% of the time.

Also, when the game state is a probability variable state, the variable display result is a miss, and the reserved memory number of the special symbol that executes the variable display is one, as shown in FIG. 12-6 (B), the variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns of shortened non-reach A miss, non-reach A miss, super reach C miss, and super reach D miss using the miss variation pattern determination table D. Note that in the miss variation pattern determination table D, of the possible values of the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, 80 values are assigned to the shortened non-reach A miss variation pattern, 15 values are assigned to the non-reach A miss variation pattern, 2 values are assigned to the super reach C miss variation pattern, and 3 values are assigned to the super reach D miss variation pattern. In other words, if the game state is a probability variable state, the variable display result is a miss, and the reserved memory number of special symbols that execute the variable display is one, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be a shortened non-reach A miss fluctuation pattern 80% of the time, a non-reach A miss fluctuation pattern 15% of the time, a super reach C miss fluctuation pattern 2% of the time, and a super reach D miss fluctuation pattern 3% of the time.

Also, when the game state is a probability variable state, the variable display result is a miss, and the reserved memory number of special symbols that execute the variable display is two, as shown in Figure 12-6 (C), the fluctuation pattern is determined from the fluctuation patterns of shortened non-reach A miss, non-reach A miss, super reach C miss, and super reach D miss using the miss fluctuation pattern determination table E. Note that in the miss fluctuation pattern determination table E, of the possible values of the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, 90 values are assigned to the shortened non-reach A miss fluctuation pattern, 5 values are assigned to the non-reach A miss fluctuation pattern, 2 values are assigned to the super reach C miss fluctuation pattern, and 3 values are assigned to the super reach D miss fluctuation pattern. In other words, if the game state is a probability variable state, the variable display result is a miss, and the reserved memory number of special symbols that execute the variable display is two, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be a shortened non-reach A miss fluctuation pattern 90% of the time, a non-reach A miss fluctuation pattern 5% of the time, a super reach C miss fluctuation pattern 2% of the time, and a super reach D miss fluctuation pattern 3% of the time.

Also, when the game state is a probability variable state, the variable display result is a miss, and the reserved memory number of special symbols that execute the variable display is three, as shown in Figure 12-6 (D), the fluctuation pattern is determined from the fluctuation patterns of shortened non-reach A, Super reach C miss, and Super reach D miss using the miss fluctuation pattern determination table F. Note that in the miss fluctuation pattern determination table F, of the possible values of the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, 95 values are assigned to the shortened non-reach A miss fluctuation pattern, 2 values are assigned to the Super reach C miss fluctuation pattern, and 3 values are assigned to the Super reach D miss fluctuation pattern. In other words, if the game state is a probability change state, the variable display result is a miss, and the reserved memory number of special symbols that execute the variable display is three, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be a shortened non-reach A miss fluctuation pattern 95% of the time, a super reach C miss fluctuation pattern 2% of the time, and a super reach D miss fluctuation pattern 3% of the time.

As described above, for variable displays in which the variable display result is a miss in the probability variable state, the determination ratio of each variable pattern differs depending on the reserved memory number of the special symbol that executes the variable display. In other words, in the probability variable state in this feature unit 099SG, the average variable display period for variable displays in which the variable display result is a miss differs depending on the reserved memory number of the special symbol that is executed (in the case of a variable display of the first special symbol, the reserved memory number stored in the first special symbol reserved memory unit 099SG151A, and in the case of a variable display of the second special symbol, the reserved memory number stored in the second special symbol reserved memory unit 099SG151B).

Furthermore, when the game state is a probability variable state and the variable display result is a jackpot, regardless of the number of reserved memories, the fluctuation pattern is determined from the fluctuation patterns of a Super Reach Non-A jackpot, a Super Reach C jackpot, and a Super Reach D jackpot using jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table B, as shown in Figure 12-7. In addition, in jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table B, of the possible values of random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, 5 values are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of a Super Reach Non-A jackpot, 80 values are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of a Super Reach C jackpot, and 15 values are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of a Super Reach D jackpot. In other words, when the game state is in a probability variable state and the variable display result is a jackpot, regardless of the number of reserved memories, there is a 5% chance that the variation pattern will be a Super Reach non-via A jackpot, an 80% chance that the variation pattern will be a Super Reach C jackpot, and a 15% chance that the variation pattern will be a Super Reach D jackpot.

In addition, when the game state is the time-saving state A, the variable display result is a miss, and the reserved memory number of the special symbol that executes the variable display is 0, the variation pattern is determined from the non-reach A miss and the super reach E miss variation patterns using the miss variation pattern determination table G, as shown in FIG. 12-8 (A). In addition, in the miss variation pattern determination table G, of the possible values of the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, 95 values are assigned to the non-reach A miss variation pattern, and 5 values are assigned to the super reach E miss variation pattern. In other words, when the game state is the time-saving state A, the variable display result is a miss, and the reserved memory number of the special symbol that executes the variable display is 0, the variation pattern is determined to be the non-reach A miss variation pattern 95% of the time, and the super reach E miss variation pattern 5% of the time.

Also, when the game state is time-saving state A, the variable display result is a miss, and the reserved memory number of the special symbol that executes the variable display is 1, as shown in Figure 12-8 (B), the fluctuation pattern is determined from the fluctuation patterns of shortened non-reach A miss, non-reach A miss, and super reach E miss using the miss fluctuation pattern determination table H. Note that in the miss fluctuation pattern determination table H, of the possible values of the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, 85 values are assigned to the shortened non-reach A miss fluctuation pattern, 10 values are assigned to the non-reach A miss fluctuation pattern, and 5 values are assigned to the super reach E miss fluctuation pattern. In other words, if the game state is time-saving state A, the variable display result is a miss, and the reserved memory number of special symbols that execute the variable display is 1, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be the shortened non-reach A miss fluctuation pattern 85% of the time, the non-reach A miss fluctuation pattern 10% of the time, and the super reach E miss fluctuation pattern 5% of the time.

Also, when the game state is time-saving state A, the variable display result is a miss, and the reserved memory number of special symbols that execute the variable display is two, as shown in Figure 12-8 (C), the fluctuation pattern is determined from the fluctuation patterns of shortened non-reach A miss, non-reach A miss, and super reach E miss using the miss fluctuation pattern determination table I. Note that in the miss fluctuation pattern determination table I, of the possible values of the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, 90 values are assigned to the shortened non-reach A miss fluctuation pattern, 5 values are assigned to the non-reach A miss fluctuation pattern, and 5 values are assigned to the super reach E miss fluctuation pattern. In other words, if the game state is time-saving state A, the variable display result is a miss, and the reserved memory number of special symbols that execute the variable display is two, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be the shortened non-reach A miss fluctuation pattern 90% of the time, the non-reach A miss fluctuation pattern 5% of the time, and the super reach E miss fluctuation pattern 5% of the time.

Also, when the game state is the time-saving state A, the variable display result is a miss, and the reserved memory number of special symbols that execute the variable display is three, as shown in FIG. 12-8 (D), the variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns of the shortened non-reach A miss and the super reach D miss using the miss variation pattern determination table J. Note that, in the miss variation pattern determination table J, of the possible values of the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, 95 values are assigned to the shortened non-reach A miss variation pattern, and 5 values are assigned to the super reach D miss variation pattern. In other words, when the game state is the time-saving state A, the variable display result is a miss, and the reserved memory number of special symbols that execute the variable display is three, the variation pattern is determined to be the shortened non-reach A miss variation pattern 95% of the time, and is determined to be the super reach D miss variation pattern 5% of the time.

As described above, for variable displays in which the variable display result is a miss in time-saving state A, the determination ratio of each variation pattern differs depending on the reserved memory number of the special symbol that executes the variable display. In other words, in time-saving state A in this feature part 099SG, the average variable display period for variable displays in which the variable display result is a miss differs depending on the reserved memory number of the special symbol that is executed (in the case of a variable display of the first special symbol, the reserved memory number stored in the first special symbol reserved memory part 099SG151A, and in the case of a variable display of the second special symbol, the reserved memory number stored in the second special symbol reserved memory part 099SG151B).

In addition, when the game state is time-saving state A and the variable display result is a jackpot, regardless of the number of reserved memories, the fluctuation pattern is determined from the fluctuation patterns of the Super Reach Non-A jackpot and the Super Reach E jackpot using the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table C as shown in FIG. 12-9. In addition, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table C, of the possible values of the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, 5 values are assigned to the Super Reach Non-A jackpot fluctuation pattern, and 95 values are assigned to the Super Reach E jackpot fluctuation pattern. In other words, when the game state is time-saving state A and the variable display result is a jackpot, regardless of the number of reserved memories, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be the Super Reach Non-A jackpot fluctuation pattern 5% of the time, and the Super Reach E jackpot fluctuation pattern 95% of the time.

Also, when the game state is the time-saving state B, the variable display result is a miss, and the reserved memory number of the special symbol that executes the variable display is 0, as shown in FIG. 12-10 (A), the variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns of the non-reach B miss and the super reach D miss using the variation pattern determination table K for misses. In addition, in the variation pattern determination table I for misses, of the possible values of the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, 97 values are assigned to the variation pattern of the non-reach B miss, and 3 values are assigned to the variation pattern of the super reach D miss. In other words, when the game state is the time-saving state B, the variable display result is a miss, and the reserved memory number of the special symbol that executes the variable display is 0, the variation pattern is determined to be the non-reach B miss variation pattern 97% of the time, and the variation pattern is determined to be the super reach D miss variation pattern 3% of the time.

Also, when the game state is the time-saving state B, the variable display result is a miss, and the reserved memory number of the special symbol that executes the variable display is one, the variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns of the super-shortened non-reach miss and the Super Reach D miss using the miss variation pattern determination table L, as shown in FIG. 12-10 (B). In addition, in the miss variation pattern determination table L, of the possible values of the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, 97 values are assigned to the variation pattern of the super-shortened non-reach miss, and 3 values are assigned to the variation pattern of the Super Reach D miss. In other words, when the game state is the time-saving state B, the variable display result is a miss, and the reserved memory number of the special symbol that executes the variable display is one, the variation pattern is determined to be the super-shortened non-reach miss variation pattern 97% of the time, and the variation pattern is determined to be the Super Reach D miss variation pattern 3% of the time.

Also, when the game state is the time-saving state B, the variable display result is a miss, and the reserved memory number of the special symbol that executes the variable display is two, as shown in FIG. 12-10 (C), the variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns of the super shortened non-reach miss and the Super Reach D miss using the variation pattern determination table M for misses. In addition, in the variation pattern determination table M for misses, of the possible values of the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, 99 values are assigned to the variation pattern of the super shortened non-reach miss, and one value is assigned to the variation pattern of the Super Reach D miss. In other words, when the game state is the time-saving state B, the variable display result is a miss, and the reserved memory number of the special symbol that executes the variable display is two, the variation pattern is determined to be the variation pattern of the super shortened non-reach miss 99% of the time, and the variation pattern is determined to be the variation pattern of the Super Reach D miss 1% of the time.

In addition, when the game state is the time-saving state B, the variable display result is a miss, and the reserved memory number of special symbols that execute the variable display is three, as shown in FIG. 12-10 (D), the variation pattern is determined only from the super-shortened non-reach miss variation pattern using the miss variation pattern determination table N. In addition, in the miss variation pattern determination table N, 100 values out of the possible values of the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are assigned to the super-shortened non-reach miss variation pattern. In other words, when the game state is the time-saving state B, the variable display result is a miss, and the reserved memory number of special symbols that execute the variable display is three, the variation pattern is determined to be the super-shortened non-reach miss variation pattern 100% of the time.

As described above, for variable displays in which the variable display result is a miss in time-saving state B, the determination ratio of each variation pattern differs depending on the reserved memory number of the special symbol that executes the variable display. In other words, in time-saving state B in this feature part 099SG, the average variable display period for variable displays in which the variable display result is a miss differs depending on the reserved memory number of the special symbol that is executed (in the case of a variable display of the first special symbol, the reserved memory number stored in the first special symbol reserved memory part 099SG151A, and in the case of a variable display of the second special symbol, the reserved memory number stored in the second special symbol reserved memory part 099SG151B).

In addition, when the game state is time-saving state B and the variable display result is a jackpot, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be only the Super Reach D jackpot fluctuation pattern using the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table D as shown in FIG. 12-11, regardless of the number of reserved memories. In addition, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table D, 100 values out of the possible values of the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination are assigned to the Super Reach D jackpot fluctuation pattern. In other words, when the game state is time-saving state B and the variable display result is a jackpot, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be the Super Reach D jackpot fluctuation pattern 100% of the time, regardless of the number of reserved memories.

Here, the period values in time-saving state A, time-saving state B, and special state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this characteristic part 099SG will be explained based on Figures 12-13 to 12-23.

First, as shown in Figures 12-13 (A) and 12-23, if the average fluctuation time of one fluctuation when the game state is time-saving state A is taken as period value α, said period value α is calculated by the value of A x a + B x b + C x c + D x d. Here, A is the average fluctuation time at which the fluctuation display result becomes a miss when the number of second special chart reserved memories is 0 in time-saving state A, a is the proportion of the fluctuation display when the number of second special chart reserved memories is 0 in time-saving state A to the 110 fluctuation displays in said time-saving state A, B is the average fluctuation time at which the fluctuation display result becomes a miss when the number of second special chart reserved memories is 1 in time-saving state A, and b is the proportion of the fluctuation display when the number of second special chart reserved memories is 1 in time-saving state A to the 110 fluctuation displays in said time-saving state A. , C is the average change time when the change display result becomes a miss when the number of second special pattern reserved memories is two in the time-saving state A, c is the proportion of the change display when the number of second special pattern reserved memories is two in the time-saving state A to the 110 change displays in the time-saving state A, D is the average change time when the change display result becomes a miss when the number of second special pattern reserved memories is three in the time-saving state A, and d is the proportion of the change display when the number of second special pattern reserved memories is three in the time-saving state A to the 110 change displays in the time-saving state A. Note that the change display period when the change display result in this feature part 099SG becomes a miss refers to the period from the start timing of the special pattern change display to the end timing of the change display.

Also, as shown in Figures 12-13(B) and 12-23, if the average fluctuation time of one fluctuation when the game state is time-saving state B is taken as period value β, said period value β is calculated by the value of E x e + F x f + G x g + H x h. Here, E is the average fluctuation time at which the fluctuation display result becomes a miss when the number of second special chart reserved memories is 0 in time-saving state B, e is the proportion of the fluctuation display when the number of second special chart reserved memories is 0 in time-saving state B to the 110 fluctuation displays in said time-saving state B, F is the average fluctuation time at which the fluctuation display result becomes a miss when the number of second special chart reserved memories is 1 in time-saving state B, f is the proportion of the fluctuation display when the number of second special chart reserved memories is 1 in time-saving state B to the 110 fluctuation displays in said time-saving state B, G is the average change time when the change display result becomes a miss when the number of second special chart reserved memories is two in the time-saving state B, g is the proportion of the change display when the number of second special chart reserved memories is two in the time-saving state B to the 110 change displays in the time-saving state B, H is the average change time when the change display result becomes a miss when the number of second special chart reserved memories is three in the time-saving state B, and h is the proportion of the change display when the number of second special chart reserved memories is three in the time-saving state B to the 110 change displays in the time-saving state B.

As shown in Figures 12-13(C) and 12-23, if the average fluctuation time of one fluctuation when the game state is the high probability state is taken as the period value γ, the period value γ is calculated by the value I×i+J×j+K×k+L×l. Here, I is the average fluctuation time when the fluctuation display result becomes a miss when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 0 in the high probability state, i is the proportion of the fluctuation display when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 0 in the high probability state to the 110 fluctuation displays in the high probability state, J is the average fluctuation time when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 1 in the high probability state to the miss, j is the proportion of the fluctuation display when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 1 in the high probability state to the 110 fluctuation displays in the high probability state, K is the average change time when the change display result becomes a miss when the number of second special reserved memories is two in the special chance state, k is the proportion of the change display when the number of second special reserved memories is two in the special chance state out of 110 change displays in the special chance state, H is the average change time when the change display result becomes a miss when the number of second special reserved memories is three in the special chance state, and l is the proportion of the change display when the number of second special reserved memories is three in the special chance state out of 110 change displays in the special chance state.

As described above, from Fig. 12-13(A) to Fig. 12-13(C), if the numerical values in this characteristic section are substituted into each algebra A to L and a to l to calculate the period value α in the time-saving state A, the period value β in the time-saving state B, and the period value γ in the special state, the period value α will be greater than the period value β, and the period value γ will be greater than the period value β (α>β, γ>β).

Furthermore, attention is paid to the average fluctuation time when the number of fluctuation displays in time-saving state A, time-saving state B, and special probability state each reach 1,100 times by controlling the game to be in time-saving state A, time-saving state B, and special probability state multiple times. As shown in Figures 12-14(A) and 12-23, if the average fluctuation time of 1,100 fluctuations when the game state is in time-saving state A is taken as period value α', the period value α' is calculated by the value of A x a' + B x b' + C x c' + D x d'. Here, A is the average change time when the change display result becomes a miss when the number of second special chart reserved memories is 0 in the time-saving state A, a' is the proportion of the change display when the number of second special chart reserved memories is 0 in the time-saving state A to the 1100 change displays in the time-saving state A, B is the average change time when the change display result becomes a miss when the number of second special chart reserved memories is 1 in the time-saving state A, b' is the proportion of the change display when the number of second special chart reserved memories is 1 in the time-saving state A to the 1100 change displays in the time-saving state A, C is the average change time when the change display result becomes a miss when the number of second special chart reserved memories is two in the time-saving state A, c' is the proportion of the change display when the number of second special chart reserved memories is two in the time-saving state A to the 1100 change displays in the time-saving state A, D is the average change time when the change display result becomes a miss when the number of second special chart reserved memories is three in the time-saving state A, and d' is the proportion of the change display when the number of second special chart reserved memories is three in the time-saving state A to the 1100 change displays in the time-saving state A.

As shown in Figures 12-14(B) and 12-23, if the average fluctuation time of one fluctuation when the game state is time-saving state B is taken as period value β', said period value β' is calculated by the value of E x e' + F x f' + G x g' + H x h'. Here, E is the average fluctuation time at which the fluctuation display result becomes a miss when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 0 in time-saving state B, e' is the proportion of the fluctuation display when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 0 in time-saving state B to the 1100 fluctuation displays in said time-saving state B, F is the average fluctuation time at which the fluctuation display result becomes a miss when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 1 in time-saving state B, f' is the proportion of the fluctuation display when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 1 in time-saving state B to the 1100 fluctuation displays in said time-saving state B, G is the average change time when the change display result becomes a miss when the number of second special chart reserved memories is two in the time-saving state B, g' is the proportion of the change display when the number of second special chart reserved memories is two in the time-saving state B to the 1100 change displays in the time-saving state B, H is the average change time when the change display result becomes a miss when the number of second special chart reserved memories is three in the time-saving state B, and h' is the proportion of the change display when the number of second special chart reserved memories is three in the time-saving state B to the 1100 change displays in the time-saving state B.

As shown in Figures 12-14(C) and 12-23, if the average fluctuation time of one fluctuation when the game state is the high probability state is taken as the period value γ', the period value γ' is calculated by the value I x i' + J x j' + K x k' + L x l'. Here, I is the average fluctuation time when the fluctuation display result becomes a miss when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 0 in the high probability state, i' is the proportion of the fluctuation display when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 0 in the high probability state to the 1100 fluctuation displays in the high probability state, J is the average fluctuation time when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 1 in the high probability state to the miss, j' is the proportion of the fluctuation display when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 1 in the high probability state to the 1100 fluctuation displays in the high probability state, K is the average time when the variable display result becomes a miss when the number of second special reserved memories is two in the variable state, k' is the proportion of the variable display when the number of second special reserved memories is two in the variable state to the 1100 variable displays in the variable state, H is the average time when the variable display result becomes a miss when the number of second special reserved memories is three in the variable state, and l' is the proportion of the variable display when the number of second special reserved memories is three in the variable state to the 1100 variable displays in the variable state.

As described above, from Fig. 12-14(A) to Fig. 12-14(C) and Fig. 12-23, if the numerical values in this characteristic section are substituted into each algebra A to L and a' to l' to calculate the period value α' in the time-saving state A, the period value β' in the time-saving state B, and the period value γ' in the special state, the period value α' is greater than the period value β', and the period value γ' is greater than the period value β (α'>β', γ'>β').

Next, let us look at the case where 110 fluctuation displays are executed in the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the probability bonus state. First, as shown in Figures 12-15(A) and 12-23, if the player continually shoots the game ball toward the right game area 2R, etc., to execute 110 fluctuations in the time-saving state A with each fluctuation and the number of reserved second special symbols being three, the average fluctuation time is taken as the period value δ, which is calculated as D x 110. Here, D is the average fluctuation time at which the fluctuation display result is a miss when the number of reserved second special symbols is three in the time-saving state A, as described above.

As shown in Figures 12-15(B) and 12-23, if the average fluctuation time when 110 fluctuations are performed in time-saving state A with three second special reserved memories by the player continually shooting the game ball toward the right game area 2R, the period value ε is calculated as H x 110. Here, H is the average fluctuation time when the fluctuation display result is a miss when the number of second special reserved memories is three in time-saving state B, as described above.

As shown in Figures 12-15(C) and 12-23, if the player continually shoots the game ball towards the right game area 2R, causing 110 fluctuations in the probability variable state with three second special reserved memories, the average fluctuation time is taken as the period value ζ, which is calculated as L x 110. Here, L is the average fluctuation time at which the fluctuation display result is a miss when the number of second special reserved memories is three in the probability variable state, as described above.

As described above, from Figures 12-15(A) to 12-15(C), if the numerical values in this characteristic section are substituted into each algebra D, H, and L to calculate the period value δ in time-saving state A, the period value ε in time-saving state B, and the period value ζ in the special state, the period value δ is greater than the period value ε, and the period value ζ is greater than the period value ε (δ>ε, ζ>ε).

In addition, we will focus on the average change time when the number of change displays in the time-saving state A, time-saving state B, and special probability state reach 1100 times by controlling the time-saving state A, time-saving state B, and special probability state multiple times. First, as shown in Figures 12-16 (A) and 12-23, if the player constantly shoots the game ball toward the right game area 2R, etc., and executes 1100 changes in the time-saving state A with each change and the number of second special symbol reserved memories being 3, the average change time is taken as the period value δ', and the period value δ' is calculated as D x 1100. Here, D is the average change time at which the change display result is a miss when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 3 in the time-saving state A, as described above.

As shown in Figures 12-16(B) and 12-23, if the player constantly and continuously shoots the game ball towards the right game area 2R, and 1100 fluctuations are performed in time-saving state B with three second special reserved memories, the average fluctuation time is taken as the period value ε', which is calculated as H x 1100. Here, H is the average fluctuation time at which the fluctuation display result is a miss when the number of second special reserved memories is three in time-saving state B, as described above.

As shown in Figures 12-16(C) and 12-23, if the player continually shoots the game ball towards the right game area 2R, causing 1100 fluctuations in the special chance state with three second special reserved memories, the average fluctuation time is taken as the period value ζ', which is calculated as L x 1100. Here, L is the average fluctuation time at which the fluctuation display result is a miss when the number of second special reserved memories is three in the special chance state, as described above.

As described above, from Figures 12-16(A) to 12-16(C), if the numerical values in this characteristic section are substituted into each algebra D, H, and L to calculate the period value δ' in time-saving state A, the period value ε' in time-saving state B, and the period value ζ' in the special state, the period value δ' will be greater than the period value ε, and the period value ζ' will be greater than the period value ε' (δ'>ε', ζ'>ε').

As shown in Figures 12-17(A) and 12-23, if the player continues to shoot the game ball toward the right game area 2R, causing 110 fluctuations in time-saving state A with two second special reserved memory items, the period value η is the average fluctuation time. The period value η is calculated by the value of C x 110.

As shown in Figures 12-17(B) and 12-23, when the player constantly and continuously shoots the game ball towards the right game area 2R, etc., 110 fluctuations are performed in the time-saving state B with each fluctuation and the number of second special pattern reserved memories being 2, if the average fluctuation time of the 110 fluctuation displays when the number of second special pattern reserved memories is always 2 when the fluctuation display is executed is taken as the period value θ, the period value θ is calculated by the value of G x 110.

As shown in Figures 12-17(C) and 12-23, if the player continually shoots the game ball toward the right game area 2R, causing 110 fluctuations in the probability fluctuation state with two second special reserved memory items, the average fluctuation time is taken as the period value ι, which is calculated as K x 110.

As described above, from Figures 12-17(A) to 12-17(C), if the numerical values in this characteristic section are substituted into each algebra C, G, and K to calculate the period value η in time-saving state A, the period value θ in time-saving state B, and the period value ι in the special state, the period value η is greater than the period value θ, and the period value ι is greater than the period value θ (η>θ, ι>θ).

Furthermore, we will focus on the average fluctuation time when the number of fluctuation displays in time-saving state A, time-saving state B, and special probability state reach 1100 times each by controlling the game multiple times in each of the time-saving state A, time-saving state B, and special probability state. First, as shown in Figures 12-18 (A) and 12-23, if the player constantly and continuously shoots the game ball toward the right game area 2R, etc., and executes 1100 fluctuations in time-saving state A with each fluctuation and the number of second special reserved memories being 2, the period value η' is taken as the average fluctuation time, and the period value η' is calculated by the value of C x 1100.

As shown in Figures 12-18(B) and 12-23, if the player continues to shoot the game ball toward the right game area 2R, causing 1100 fluctuations in time-saving state B with each fluctuation and the number of second special chart reserved memories being 2, the average fluctuation time is taken as the period value θ', and the period value θ' is calculated as the value of G x 1100.

As shown in Figures 12-18(C) and 12-23, if the player continually shoots the game ball toward the right game area 2R, causing 1,100 fluctuations in the special probability state with two second special reserved memories, the average fluctuation time is taken as the period value ι', which is calculated as K x 1,100.

As described above, from Figures 12-18(A) to 12-18(C), when the numerical values in this characteristic section are substituted into each algebra C, G, and K to calculate the period value η' in the time-saving state A, the period value θ' in the time-saving state B, and the period value ι' in the special state, the period value η' is greater than the period value θ, and the period value ι' is greater than the period value θ' (η'>θ', ι'>θ').

As shown in Figures 12-19(A) and 12-23, if the player continues to shoot the game ball toward the right game area 2R, causing 110 fluctuations in time-saving state A with one second special reserved memory, the average fluctuation time is taken as the period value κ, and the period value κ is calculated as B x 110.

As shown in Figures 12-19(B) and 12-23, if the player continues to shoot the game ball toward the right game area 2R, causing 110 fluctuations in time-saving state B with one second special reserved memory, the average fluctuation time is taken as the period value λ, and the period value λ is calculated as F x 110.

As shown in Figures 12-19(C) and 12-23, if the player continually shoots the game ball toward the right game area 2R, causing 110 fluctuations in the probability fluctuation state with one second special reserved memory, the average fluctuation time is taken as the period value μ, and the period value μ is calculated as J x 110.

As described above, from Figures 12-19 (A) to 12-19 (C), if the numerical values in this characteristic section are substituted into each algebra B, F, and J to calculate the period value κ in time-saving state A, the period value λ in time-saving state B, and the period value μ in the special state, the period value κ will be greater than the period value λ, and the period value μ will be greater than the period value λ (κ>λ, μ>λ).

Furthermore, we will focus on the average fluctuation time when the number of fluctuation displays in time-saving state A, time-saving state B, and special probability state reach 1100 times each by controlling the game multiple times in each of the time-saving state A, time-saving state B, and special probability state. First, as shown in Figures 12-20(A) and 12-23, if the player constantly and continuously shoots the game ball toward the right game area 2R, etc., and executes 1100 fluctuations in time-saving state A with one second special reserved memory, the average fluctuation time is taken as the period value κ', which is calculated by the value of B x 1100.

As shown in Figures 12-20(B) and 12-23, if the player continues to shoot the game ball toward the right game area 2R, causing 1100 fluctuations in time-saving state B with one second special reserved memory, the average fluctuation time is taken as the period value λ', and the period value λ' is calculated as F x 1100.

As shown in Figures 12-20(C) and 12-23, if the player continues to shoot the game ball toward the right game area 2R, causing 1100 fluctuations in the special probability state with one second special reserved memory, the average fluctuation time is taken as the period value μ', and the period value μ' is calculated as J x 1100.

As described above, from Figures 12-20(A) to 12-20(C), if the numerical values in this characteristic section are substituted into each algebra B, F, and J to calculate the period value κ' in the time-saving state A, the period value λ' in the time-saving state B, and the period value μ' in the special state, the period value κ' is greater than the period value λ, and the period value μ' is greater than the period value λ' (κ'>λ', μ'>λ').

As shown in Figures 12-21(A) and 12-23, if the player continues to shoot the game ball toward the right game area 2R, causing 110 fluctuations in the time-saving state A with 0 second special reserved memory, the average fluctuation time is taken as the period value ν, and the period value ν is calculated as A x 110.

As shown in Figures 12-21(B) and 12-23, if the player continues to shoot the game ball toward the right game area 2R, causing 110 fluctuations in the time-saving state B with 0 second special reserved memory items, the average fluctuation time is taken as the period value ξ. The period value ξ is calculated as E x 110.

As shown in Figures 12-21(C) and 12-23, if the player continually shoots the game ball toward the right game area 2R, causing 110 fluctuations in the probability fluctuation state, with the number of reserved second special patterns being 0, the average fluctuation time is taken as the period value π, which is calculated as I x 110.

As described above, from Figures 12-21(A) to 12-21(C), if the numerical values in this characteristic section are substituted into each algebra A, E, and I to calculate the period value ν in the time-saving state A, the period value ξ in the time-saving state B, and the period value π in the special state, the period value ν is greater than the period value ξ, and the period value π is greater than the period value ξ (ν>ξ, π>ξ).

Furthermore, we will focus on the average fluctuation time when the number of fluctuation displays in the time-saving state A, time-saving state B, and special probability state reach 1100 times each by controlling the game multiple times in each of the time-saving state A, time-saving state B, and special probability state. First, as shown in Figures 12-22 (A) and 12-23, if the player constantly shoots the game ball toward the right game area 2R, etc., and executes 1100 fluctuations in the time-saving state A with each fluctuation and the number of reserved second special charts is 0, the average fluctuation time is taken as the period value v', which is calculated by the value of A x 1100.

As shown in Figures 12-22(B) and 12-23, if the player continues to shoot the game ball toward the right game area 2R, causing 1100 fluctuations in time-saving state B with 0 second special reserved memory, the average fluctuation time is taken as the period value ξ', and the period value ξ' is calculated as E x 1100.

As shown in Figures 12-22(C) and 12-23, if the player continually shoots the game ball towards the right game area 2R, causing 1100 fluctuations in the special probability state, with the number of reserved second special patterns being 0, the average fluctuation time is taken as the period value π', and the period value π' is calculated as I x 1100.

As described above, from Fig. 12-22(A) to Fig. 12-22(C), if the numerical values in this characteristic section are substituted into each algebra A, E, and I to calculate the period value v' in the time-saving state A, the period value ξ' in the time-saving state B, and the period value π' in the special state, the period value v' will be greater than the period value ξ, and the period value π' will be greater than the period value ξ' (v'>ξ', π'>ξ').

Next, Figures 12-24(A) and 12-24(B) show the actual shooting values (number of fired game balls, number of times that the special chart 1 start hole is entered, number of times that the special chart 2 start hole is entered, number of times that the special chart 1 change display is displayed, number of times that the special chart 2 change display is displayed, total special chart 1 change time, total special chart 2 change time) in the normal state, time-saving state A, time-saving state B, and special probability state when a test firing test of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this characteristic part 099SG was conducted for 10 hours, and the design values of the pachinko gaming machine 1 obtained from these actual shooting values. Note that, as shown in Figure 12-24(A), the reason the total test firing test time in the normal state, time-saving state A, time-saving state B, and special probability state is less than 10 hours is because the remaining time is in a jackpot gaming state. In addition, the actual shot value in the normal state is based on the condition that the game ball is continuously shot into the left game area 2L by operating the ball-hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30, and the actual shot value in the time-saving state A, time-saving state B, and probability-changing state is based on the condition that the game ball is continuously shot into the right game area 2R by operating the ball-hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30.

As shown in Figure 12-24 (A), in the normal state, the test firing time is 346.08 minutes, the number of balls fired is 34,580, the number of times that the special chart 1 start port wins is 1,939, the number of times that the special chart 2 start port wins is 0, the number of times that the special chart 1 change display is 1,883, the number of times that the special chart 2 change display is 0, the total special chart 1 change time is 23,840 seconds, and the total special chart 2 change time is 0 seconds. Also, in the time-saving state A, the test firing time is 77.00 minutes, the number of balls fired is 7,676, the number of times that the special chart 1 start port wins is 0, the number of times that the special chart 2 start port wins is 4,371, the number of times that the special chart 1 change display is 0, the number of times that the special chart 2 change display is 658, the total special chart 1 change time is 0 seconds, and the total special chart 2 change time is 3,548 seconds. In the time-saving state B, the test shot time is 14.96 minutes, the number of balls fired is 1494, the number of times that the special chart 1 start hole is won is 0, the number of times that the special chart 2 start hole is won is 821, the number of times that the special chart 1 change display is 0, the number of times that the special chart 2 change display is 594, the total special chart 1 change time is 0 seconds, and the total special chart 2 change time is 954 seconds. In the probability change state, the test shot time is 116.00 minutes, the number of balls fired is 11515, the number of times that the special chart 1 start hole is won is 0, the number of times that the special chart 2 start hole is won is 6556, the number of times that the special chart 1 change display is 0, the number of times that the special chart 2 change display is 987, the total special chart 1 change time is 0 seconds, and the total special chart 2 change time is 4387 seconds.

From the above actual shooting values, the design values for the pachinko game machine 1 of this characteristic part 099SG are calculated as follows, as shown in Fig. 12-24 (B): the number of game balls fired per minute in the normal state is 99.9 balls/minute, the winning rate of special chart 1 is 5.6 balls/minute, the winning rate of special chart 2 is 0 balls/minute, the average special chart 1 fluctuation time is 12.661 seconds, and the average special chart 2 fluctuation time is 0 seconds. Also, the number of game balls fired per minute in time-saving state A is calculated as 99.9 balls/minute, the winning rate of special chart 1 is 0 balls/minute, the winning rate of special chart 2 is 56.7 balls/minute, the average special chart 1 fluctuation time is 0 seconds, and the average special chart 2 fluctuation time is 5.393 seconds. In addition, the number of balls fired per minute in time-saving state B is calculated to be 99.9 balls/minute, the winning rate of special chart 1 is 0 balls/minute, the winning rate of special chart 2 is 54.8 balls/minute, the average special chart 1 fluctuation time is 0 seconds, and the average special chart 2 fluctuation time is 1.607 seconds. In addition, the number of balls fired per minute in the probability change state is calculated to be 99.9 balls/minute, the winning rate of special chart 1 is 0 balls/minute, the winning rate of special chart 2 is 56.7 balls/minute, the average special chart 1 fluctuation time is 0 seconds, and the average special chart 2 fluctuation time is 4.445 seconds.

When comparing the winning rates of Special Chart 2 in Time-Saving State A, Time-Saving State B, and the Special Chance State, only the winning rate of Special Chart 2 in Time-Saving State B is different in value, but this is due to an error caused by the number of game balls released in Time-Saving State B being less than the other two states.

Here, the average fluctuation time in the normal state, time-saving state A, time-saving state B, and special state is actually calculated based on the numerical values obtained from the design values shown in Figure 12-24.

First, as shown in Figure 12-25 (A), in the normal state, the average change time at which the change display result becomes a miss when the first special chart reserved memory number is 0, the average change time at which the change display result becomes a miss when the first special chart reserved memory number is 1, and the average change time at which the change display result becomes a miss when the first special chart reserved memory number is 2 are calculated as 12,000 (ms) x 97/100 + 45,000 (ms) x 2/100 + 80,000 (ms) x 1/100 = 13,340 (ms) from the change patterns that can be selected when the first special chart reserved memory number is 0 to 2 and the determination ratios of these change patterns (see Figure 12-5 (A)). In addition, the average change time at which the change display result is a miss when the number of first special chart reserved memories is 3 is calculated as 5000 (ms) x 97/100 + 45000 (ms) x 2/100 + 80000 (ms) x 1/100 = 6550 (ms) from the change patterns that can be selected when the number of first special chart reserved memories is 3 and the determination ratio of these change patterns (see Figure 12-5 (B)).

In addition, based on the normal state shown in Figure 12-24 (A), when calculating the percentage of variable displays executed when the number of first special chart reserved memories is 0 to 3, as shown in Figure 12-25 (B), the percentage of variable displays executed when the number of first special chart reserved memories is 0 is 10%, the percentage of variable displays executed when the number of first special chart reserved memories is 1 is 40%, the percentage of variable displays executed when the number of first special chart reserved memories is 2 is 40%, and the percentage of variable displays executed when the number of first special chart reserved memories is 3 is 10%.

As a result, as shown in Figure 12-25 (C), the average fluctuation time in the normal state is calculated as 13,340 (ms) x 10/100 + 13,340 (ms) x 40/100 + 13,340 (ms) x 40/100 + 6,550 (ms) x 10/100 = 12,661 (ms).

As shown in FIG. 12-26(A), in the time-saving state A, the average fluctuation time A at which the fluctuation display result becomes a miss when the number of second special pattern reserved memories is 0 is calculated as 7000 (ms) x 95/100 + 50000 (ms) x 5/100 = 9150 (ms) from the fluctuation patterns that can be selected when the number of second special pattern reserved memories is 0 and the determination ratio of these fluctuation patterns (see FIG. 12-8(A)), and the average fluctuation time B at which the fluctuation display result becomes a miss when the number of second special pattern reserved memories is 1 is calculated as 3000 (ms) x 85/100 + 7000 (ms) x 10/100 + 50000 (ms) x 5/100 = The average change time C at which the change display result is a miss when the number of second special pattern reserved memories is 2 is calculated as 3000 (ms) x 90/100 + 7000 (ms) x 5/100 + 50000 (ms) x 5/100 = 5550 (ms) from the change patterns that can be selected when the number of second special pattern reserved memories is 2 and the determination ratio of these change patterns (see FIG. 12-8 (C)). The average change time D at which the change display result is a miss when the number of second special pattern reserved memories is 3 is calculated as 3000 (ms) x 95/100 + 50000 (ms) x 5/100 = 5350 (ms) from the change patterns that can be selected when the number of second special pattern reserved memories is 3 and the determination ratio of these change patterns (see FIG. 12-6 (D)).

In addition, based on the time-saving state A shown in Figure 12-24 (A), when calculating the percentage of variable displays executed in each of the cases where the number of second special chart reserved memories is 0 to 3 in the 110th and 1100th variable displays in the time-saving state A, as shown in Figure 12-26 (B), the percentage of variable displays executed when the number of second special chart reserved memories is 0 (a and a') is 0.9090909%, the percentage of variable displays executed when the number of second special chart reserved memories is 1 (b and b') is 0.9090909%, the percentage of variable displays executed when the number of second special chart reserved memories is 2 (c and c') is 2.7272727%, and the percentage of variable displays executed when the number of second special chart reserved memories is 3 (d and d') is 95.4545455%.

As a result, as shown in Figure 12-26 (C), the average fluctuation time (α and α') for one fluctuation in time-saving state A is calculated as 9150 (ms) x 0.9090909 + 5750 (ms) x 0.9090909/100 + 5550 (ms) x 2.7272727/100 + 5350 (ms) x 95.4545455/100 = 5393.636 (ms).

As shown in FIG. 12-27(A), in the time-saving state B, the average change time E at which the change display result becomes a miss when the number of second special pattern reserved memories is 0 is calculated as 5000 (ms) x 97/100 + 25000 (ms) x 3/100 = 5600 (ms) from the change patterns that can be selected when the number of second special pattern reserved memories is 0 and the determination ratio of these change patterns (see FIG. 12-10(A)), and the average change time F at which the change display result becomes a miss when the number of second special pattern reserved memories is 1 is calculated as 1500 (ms) x 97/100 + 25000 (ms) from the change patterns that can be selected when the number of second special pattern reserved memories is 1 and the determination ratio of these change patterns (see FIG. 12-10(B)). x 3/100 = 2205 (ms), and the average change time G at which the change display result becomes a miss when the second special pattern reserved memory number is 2 is calculated from the change patterns that can be selected when the second special pattern reserved memory number is 2 and the determination ratio of these change patterns (see FIG. 12-10 (C)) as 1500 (ms) x 99/100 + 25000 (ms) x 1/100 = 1735 (ms), and the average change time H at which the change display result becomes a miss when the second special pattern reserved memory number is 3 is calculated from the change patterns that can be selected when the second special pattern reserved memory number is 3 and the determination ratio of these change patterns (see FIG. 12-10 (D)) as 1500 (ms) x 100/100 = 1500 (ms).

In addition, based on the time-saving state B shown in Figure 12-24 (A), when calculating the percentage of variable displays executed in each of the cases where the number of second special chart reserved memories is 0 to 3 in the 110th and 1100th variable displays in the time-saving state B, as shown in Figure 12-27 (B), the percentage of variable displays executed when the number of second special chart reserved memories is 0 (e and e') is 0.9090909%, the percentage of variable displays executed when the number of second special chart reserved memories is 1 (f and f') is 1.8181818%, the percentage of variable displays executed when the number of second special chart reserved memories is 2 (g and g') is 24.5454545%, and the percentage of variable displays executed when the number of second special chart reserved memories is 3 (h and h') is 72.7272727%.

As a result, as shown in Figure 12-27 (C), the average fluctuation time (β and β') of one fluctuation in time-saving state B is calculated as 5600 (ms) x 0.9090909 + 2205 (ms) x 1.8181818/100 + 1735 (ms) x 24.5454545/100 + 1500 (ms) x 72.7272727/100 = 1607.773 (ms).

Also, as shown in Figure 12-28 (A), in the probability variable state, the average variable time I at which the variable display result becomes a miss when the number of reserved second special patterns is 0 is calculated from the variable patterns that can be selected when the number of reserved second special patterns is 0 and the determination ratio of these variable patterns (see Figure 12-6 (A)). The average change time J at which the change display result is a miss when the number of reserved second special patterns is 1 is calculated as 3000 (ms) x 80/100 + 7000 (ms) x 15/100 + 40000 x 2/100 + 25000 (ms) x 3/100 = 50 from the change patterns that can be selected when the number of reserved second special patterns is 1 and the determination ratio of these change patterns (see FIG. 12-6 (B)). The average change time K at which the change display result is a miss when the number of second special reserved memories is 2 is calculated as 3000 (ms) x 90/100 + 7000 (ms) x 5/100 + 40000 (ms) x 2/100 + 25000 (ms) x 3/100 from the change patterns that can be selected when the number of second special reserved memories is 2 and the determination ratio of these change patterns (see Figure 12-6 (C)). = 4600 (ms), and the average fluctuation time L at which the fluctuation display result is a miss when the number of second special chart reserved memories is 3 is calculated as 3000 (ms) x 95/100 + 40000 x 2/100 + 25000 (ms) x 3/100 = 4400 (ms) from the fluctuation patterns that can be selected when the number of second special chart reserved memories is 3 and the determination ratios of these fluctuation patterns (see Figure 12-6 (D)).

In addition, based on the probability of a special chance state shown in Figure 12-24 (A), when calculating the percentage of variable displays executed in each of the cases where the number of second special reserved memories is 0 to 3 in the 110th and 1100th variable displays in the probability of a special chance state, as shown in Figure 12-28 (B), the percentage of variable displays executed when the number of second special reserved memories is 0 (i and i') is 0.9090909%, the percentage of variable displays executed when the number of second special reserved memories is 1 (j and j') is 0.9090909%, the percentage of variable displays executed when the number of second special reserved memories is 2 (k and k') is 2.7272727%, and the percentage of variable displays executed when the number of second special reserved memories is 3 (l and l') is 95.4545455%.

As a result, as shown in Figure 12-28 (C), the average fluctuation time (γ and γ') of one fluctuation in the high probability state is calculated as 8200 (ms) x 0.9090909 + 5000 (ms) x 0.9090909/100 + 4600 (ms) x 2.7272727/100 + 4400 (ms) x 95.4545455/100 = 4445.455 (ms).

In view of the above, when comparing the average fluctuation time of one fluctuation in time-saving state A, time-saving state B, and special probability state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 with this feature part 099SG, as shown in FIG. 12-29, the average fluctuation time of one fluctuation in time-saving state B (β and β') is shorter than the average fluctuation time of one fluctuation in time-saving state A (α and α') (α>β and α'>β'), and the average fluctuation time of one fluctuation in time-saving state B (β and β') is set shorter than the average fluctuation time of one fluctuation in the special probability state (γ and γ') (γ>β and γ'>β').

Next, the total average fluctuation time when 110 fluctuation displays are executed in the time-saving state A, the total average fluctuation time when 110 fluctuation displays are executed in the time-saving state B, the total average fluctuation time when 110 fluctuation displays are executed in the high probability state, the total average fluctuation time when 1100 fluctuation displays are executed in the time-saving state A, the total average fluctuation time when 1100 fluctuation displays are executed in the time-saving state B, and the total average fluctuation time when 1100 fluctuation displays are executed in the high probability state are calculated.

12-30(A) and 12-35, if the total average fluctuation time when 110 fluctuation displays are executed in time-saving state A is taken as period value χ, then the period value χ is calculated as α (or α') x 110 = 5393.633 (ms) x 110 = 593299.63 (ms). If the total average fluctuation time when 110 fluctuation displays are executed in time-saving state B is taken as period value ψ, then the period value ψ is calculated as β (or β') x 110 = 1607.773 (ms) x 110 = 176855.03 (ms). In addition, if the total average fluctuation time when 110 fluctuation displays are executed in the high probability state is taken as the period value ω, the period value ω is calculated as γ (or γ') x 110 = 4445.455 (ms) x 110 = 489000.05 (ms).

In other words, in this feature part 099SG, the period value ψ obtained by multiplying the average fluctuation time of one fluctuation in the time-saving state B by 110 is set to be smaller than the period value ω obtained by multiplying the average fluctuation time of one fluctuation in the time-saving state A by 110, and the period value ψ is set to be smaller than the period value ω obtained by multiplying the average fluctuation time of one fluctuation in the high probability state by 110 (χ>ψ and ω>ψ).

Furthermore, as shown in Figures 12-31(A) and 12-36, if the total average fluctuation time when 1100 fluctuation displays are executed in time-saving state A is taken as period value χ', the period value χ' is calculated as α (or α') x 1100 = 5393.633 (ms) x 1100 = 5932996.3 (ms). Also, if the total average fluctuation time when 1100 fluctuation displays are executed in time-saving state B is taken as period value ψ', the period value ψ' is calculated as β (or β') x 1100 = 1607.773 (ms) x 1100 = 1768550.3 (ms). In addition, if the total average fluctuation time when 1100 fluctuation displays are executed in the high probability state is taken as the period value ω', the period value ω' is calculated as γ (or γ') x 1100 = 4445.455 (ms) x 1100 = 4890000.5 (ms).

In other words, in this feature part 099SG, the period value ψ' obtained by multiplying the average fluctuation time of one fluctuation in the time-saving state B by 1100 is set to be smaller than the period value ω' obtained by multiplying the average fluctuation time of one fluctuation in the time-saving state A by 110, and the period value ψ' is set to be smaller than the period value ω' obtained by multiplying the average fluctuation time of one fluctuation in the high probability state by 110 (χ'>ψ' and ω'>ψ').

In addition, the average fluctuation time when 110 fluctuations are performed in the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the probability variable state with 3 second special reserved memories is compared. First, as shown in FIG. 12-31 (A), the period value δ, which is the average fluctuation time when 110 fluctuations are performed in the time-saving state A with 3 second special reserved memories, is calculated as D×110=5350 (ms)×110=588500 (ms). In addition, the period value ε, which is the average fluctuation time when 110 fluctuations are performed in the time-saving state B with 3 second special reserved memories, is calculated as H×110=1500 (ms)×110=165000 (ms). Then, the period value ζ, which is the average fluctuation time when 110 fluctuations are performed in the probability fluctuation state with each fluctuation and the number of second special reserved memories being 3, is calculated as L x 110 = 4400 (ms) x 110 = 484000 (ms). In other words, in this feature part 099SG, as shown in Figure 12-15, the period value δ is greater than the period value ε, and the period value ζ is greater than the period value ε (δ > ε, ζ > ε).

In addition, the average fluctuation time when 1100 fluctuations are performed in the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the probability of a change state with 3 second special reserved memories is compared. First, as shown in FIG. 12-31 (B), the period value δ', which is the average fluctuation time when 1100 fluctuations are performed in the time-saving state A with 3 second special reserved memories, is calculated as D x 1100 = 5350 (ms) x 1100 = 5885000 (ms). In addition, the period value ε', which is the average fluctuation time when 1100 fluctuations are performed in the time-saving state B with 3 second special reserved memories, is calculated as H x 1100 = 1500 (ms) x 1100 = 1650000 (ms). Then, the period value ζ', which is the average fluctuation time when 1100 fluctuations are performed in the probability fluctuation state with each fluctuation and the number of second special reserved memories being 3, is calculated as L x 1100 = 4400 (ms) x 1100 = 4,840,000 (ms). In other words, in this feature part 099SG, as shown in Figure 12-16, the period value δ' is a value larger than the period value ε', and the period value ζ' is a value larger than the period value ε' (δ' > ε', ζ' > ε').

In addition, the average fluctuation time when 110 fluctuations are performed in the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the probability variable state with 2 second special reserved memories is compared. First, as shown in FIG. 12-32 (A), the period value η, which is the average fluctuation time when 110 fluctuations are performed in the time-saving state A with 2 second special reserved memories, is calculated as C×110=5550 (ms)×110=610500 (ms). In addition, the period value θ, which is the average fluctuation time when 110 fluctuations are performed in the time-saving state B with 2 second special reserved memories, is calculated as G×110=1735 (ms)×110=190850 (ms). Then, the period value ι, which is the average fluctuation time when 110 fluctuations are performed in the probability fluctuation state with each fluctuation and the number of second special reserved memories being 2, is calculated as K x 110 = 4600 (ms) x 110 = 506000 (ms). In other words, in this feature part 099SG, as shown in FIG. 12-17, the period value η is greater than the period value θ, and the period value ι is greater than the period value θ (η>θ, ι>θ).

In addition, the average fluctuation time when 1100 fluctuations are performed in the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the probability variable state with 2 second special reserved memories is compared. First, as shown in FIG. 12-32 (B), the period value η', which is the average fluctuation time when 1100 fluctuations are performed in the time-saving state A with 2 second special reserved memories, is calculated as C x 1100 = 5550 (ms) x 1100 = 6105000 (ms). In addition, the period value θ', which is the average fluctuation time when 1100 fluctuations are performed in the time-saving state B with 2 second special reserved memories, is calculated as G x 1100 = 1735 (ms) x 1100 = 1908500 (ms). Then, the period value ι', which is the average fluctuation time when 1100 fluctuations are performed in the probability fluctuation state with each fluctuation and the number of second special reserved memories being 2, is calculated as K x 1100 = 4600 (ms) x 1100 = 5,060,000 (ms). In other words, in this feature part 099SG, as shown in FIG. 12-18, the period value η' is a value greater than the period value θ', and the period value ι' is a value greater than the period value θ' (η' > θ', ι' > θ').

In addition, the average fluctuation time when 110 fluctuations are performed in the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the probability variable state with one second special reserved memory is compared. First, as shown in FIG. 12-33 (A), the period value κ, which is the average fluctuation time when 110 fluctuations are performed in the time-saving state A with one fluctuation and one second special reserved memory, is calculated as B x 110 = 5750 (ms) x 110 = 632500 (ms). In addition, the period value λ, which is the average fluctuation time when 110 fluctuations are performed in the time-saving state B with one fluctuation and one second special reserved memory, is calculated as F x 110 = 2205 (ms) x 110 = 242550 (ms). Then, the period value μ, which is the average fluctuation time when 110 fluctuations are performed in the probability fluctuation state with one second special reserved memory, is calculated as J x 110 = 5000 (ms) x 110 = 550000 (ms). In other words, in this feature part 099SF, as shown in FIG. 12-19, the period value κ is greater than the period value λ, and the period value μ is greater than the period value λ (κ>λ, μ>λ).

In addition, the average fluctuation time when 1100 fluctuations are performed in the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the probability variable state with one second special reserved memory is compared. First, as shown in FIG. 12-33 (B), the period value κ', which is the average fluctuation time when 1100 fluctuations are performed in the time-saving state A with one fluctuation and one second special reserved memory, is calculated as B x 1100 = 5750 (ms) x 1100 = 6325000 (ms). In addition, the period value λ', which is the average fluctuation time when 1100 fluctuations are performed in the time-saving state B with one fluctuation and one second special reserved memory, is calculated as F x 1100 = 2205 (ms) x 1100 = 2425500 (ms). Then, the period value μ', which is the average fluctuation time when 1100 fluctuations are performed in the probability fluctuation state with one second special reserved memory, is calculated as J x 1100 = 5000 (ms) x 1100 = 5500000 (ms). In other words, in this feature part 099SF, as shown in FIG. 12-20, the period value κ' is a value larger than the period value λ', and the period value μ' is a value larger than the period value λ' (κ' > λ', μ' > λ').

In addition, the average fluctuation time when 110 fluctuations are performed in the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the probability variable state with 0 second special reserved memories is compared. First, as shown in FIG. 12-34 (A), the period value ν, which is the average fluctuation time when 110 fluctuations are performed in the time-saving state A with 0 second special reserved memories, is calculated as B×110=9150 (ms)×110=1006500 (ms). In addition, the period value ξ, which is the average fluctuation time when 110 fluctuations are performed in the time-saving state B with 0 second special reserved memories, is calculated as E×110=5600 (ms)×110=616000 (ms). Then, the period value π, which is the average fluctuation time when 110 fluctuations are performed in the probability fluctuation state with each fluctuation and the number of second special reserved memories being 0, is calculated as I x 110 = 8200 (ms) x 110 = 902000 (ms). In other words, in this feature part 099SE, as shown in FIG. 12-21, the period value ν is greater than the period value ξ, and the period value π is greater than the period value ξ (ν>ξ, π>ξ).

In addition, the average fluctuation time when 1100 fluctuations are performed in the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the probability of a special bonus state with 0 second special reserved memories is compared. First, as shown in FIG. 12-34 (B), the period value ν', which is the average fluctuation time when 1100 fluctuations are performed in the time-saving state A with 0 second special reserved memories, is calculated as B x 1100 = 9150 (ms) x 1100 = 10,065,000 (ms). In addition, the period value ξ', which is the average fluctuation time when 1100 fluctuations are performed in the time-saving state B with 0 second special reserved memories, is calculated as E x 1100 = 5,600 (ms) x 1100 = 6,160,000 (ms). Then, the period value π', which is the average fluctuation time when 1100 fluctuations are performed in the probability fluctuation state with each fluctuation and the number of second special reserved memories being 0, is calculated as I x 1100 = 8200 (ms) x 1100 = 9020000 (ms). In other words, in this feature part 099SE, as shown in Figure 12-22, the period value v' is a value greater than the period value ξ', and the period value π' is a value greater than the period value ξ' (v' > ξ', π' > ξ').

In other words, in this feature part 099SG, when comparing the time required for 110 fluctuations to be displayed in each of the time-saving state A, time-saving state B, and special probability state, as shown in FIG. 12-30(A), the time required for the 110 fluctuations to be displayed is set to be the shortest in time-saving state B (χ>ψ, ω>ψ). Also, when comparing the time required for 1100 fluctuations to be displayed in each of the time-saving state A, time-saving state B, and special probability state, as shown in FIG. 12-30(B), the time required for the 1100 fluctuations to be displayed is also set to be the shortest in time-saving state B (χ'>ψ', ω'>ψ').

When comparing the time required to display 110 changes in the case where 110 changes are performed every time in the time-saving state A, time-saving state B, and the probability change state, and the number of second special reserved memories is 0, as shown in Figure 12-34 (A), the time required to display the 110 changes is set to the shortest in time state B (ν>ξ, π>ξ). When comparing the time required to display 1100 changes in the case where 1100 changes are performed every time in the time-saving state A, time-saving state B, and the probability change state, and the number of second special reserved memories is 0, as shown in Figure 12-34 (B), the time required to display the 1100 changes is set to the shortest in time state B (ν'>ξ', π'>ξ').

When comparing the time required to display 110 changes in the case where 110 changes are performed every time in the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the probability change state, and the number of second special chart reserved memories is one, as shown in Figure 12-33 (A), the time required to display the 110 changes is set to the shortest in time state B (κ>λ, μ>λ). When comparing the time required to display 1100 changes in the case where 1100 changes are performed every time in the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the probability change state, and the number of second special chart reserved memories is one, as shown in Figure 12-33 (B), the time required to display the 1100 changes is set to the shortest in time state B (κ'>λ', μ'>λ').

When comparing the time required to display 110 changes in the case where 110 changes are performed every time in the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the probability of a special bonus state, and the number of second special reserved memories is two, as shown in Figure 12-32 (A), the time required to display the 110 changes is set to the shortest in time state B (η>θ, ι>θ). When comparing the time required to display 1100 changes in the case where 1100 changes are performed every time in the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the probability of a special bonus state, and the number of second special reserved memories is two, as shown in Figure 12-32 (B), the time required to display the 1100 changes is set to the shortest in time state B (η'>θ', ι'>θ').

When comparing the time required to display 110 changes in the case where 110 changes are performed every time in the time-saving state A, time-saving state B, and probability variable state, and the number of second special reserved memories is three, as shown in Figure 12-31 (A), the time required to display the 110 changes is set to the shortest in time state B (δ>ε, ζ>ε). When comparing the time required to display 1100 changes in the case where 1100 changes are performed every time in the time-saving state A, time-saving state B, and probability variable state, and the number of second special reserved memories is three, as shown in Figure 12-31 (B), the time required to display the 1100 changes is set to the shortest in time state B (δ'>ε', ζ'>ε').

In other words, in the time-saving state A, time-saving state B and special probability state in this feature part 099SG, when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 0 and 110 or 1100 changes are made, when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 1 and 110 or 1100 changes are made, when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 2 and 110 or 1100 changes are made, and when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 3 and 110 or 1100 changes are made, the time-saving state B is set to have the highest special symbol change efficiency (the average change display time required per change is shortest). In addition, even when the player plays in time-saving state A, time-saving state B, or special chance state without worrying about the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol (when the display changes 110 or 1,100 times at each reserved memory number at the ratios shown in Figure 12-26 (B), Figure 12-27 (B), and Figure 12-28 (B)), time-saving state B is set to have the highest special symbol change efficiency (the average display time required for one change is the shortest).

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 with this characteristic part 099SG, in addition to the time-saving state (time-saving state A) and the probability variable state of conventional pachinko gaming machines, it is possible to control the time-saving state B, which has a higher fluctuation efficiency of the special pattern than the time-saving state A and the probability variable state, making it possible to suppress a decrease in the player's motivation to play.

For example, in a conventional pachinko game machine, even if the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (e.g., 900 times when the jackpot probability is about 1/300, which is about three times the jackpot probability denominator) without being controlled to a jackpot in a low probability state (e.g., normal state (low probability/low base state)) after the jackpot is reached, the machine is not controlled to time-saving state B like the pachinko game machine 1 of this feature part 099SG. Since the player is already stuck at about three times the jackpot probability denominator at this point, the player continues playing without a jackpot for a long time and is making a lot of investment. However, this normal state (low probability/low base state) continues until a jackpot occurs, and further investment is required, which could significantly reduce the player's motivation to play.

On the other hand, in the case of a pachinko game machine 1 of this characteristic part 099SG that can be controlled to the time-saving state B, after the end of the jackpot, if the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (e.g., about 2.5 to 3 times the jackpot probability denominator) without being controlled to a jackpot in the low probability state (e.g., normal state (low probability/low base state)), the machine is controlled to the time-saving state B, and the variable display is controlled to the time-saving state B for a specific number of times (e.g., 1100 times, or up to about 3.8 times the jackpot probability denominator). At this point, the player is already stuck at about three times the jackpot probability, so the player has been playing for a long time without a jackpot, and has invested a lot. However, by being controlled to the time-saving state B, additional investment is suppressed and the possibility of a jackpot occurring increases, so the decrease in motivation to play can be suppressed.

In particular, in feature 099SG, the player has already invested a great deal of time and money by the time the game state is controlled to time-saving state B, so time-saving state B functions as a game state that rescues the player, so to speak, by executing the variable display of a miss in as short a time as possible to shorten the period until the game state is controlled to a jackpot game state.

In addition, in feature part 099SG, regardless of whether the number of reserved memories is fixed and consumed in any state between 0 and 3, in the case of time-saving state B, the fluctuation efficiency is the highest compared to time-saving state A or the special probability state, and in addition, the execution rate of the various effects (for example, pre-reading preview effects such as countdown preview, reserved change preview, pattern chance preview, effect display preview, and preview effects such as moving object preview, character preview, reach preview, and button preview) described in Figure 11-36 of feature part 069SG (and a drawing showing the feature points related to said Figure 11-36) is lower than the execution rate of the various effects in time-saving state A or the special probability state (the execution rate of the various effects in feature part 099SG is the same as the execution rate of the various effects described in Figure 11-36 of feature part 069SG). Therefore, even if a player continues playing for a long time without hitting a jackpot and is feeling depressed due to increased investment, when controlled to time-saving state B, even if the number of reserved memories is fixed at any state between 0 and 3, or the fluctuation is absorbed at any state between 0 and 3, the fluctuation can be efficiently absorbed with little unnecessary excitement, so that an optimal time-saving state B can be provided.

In addition, in this feature part 099SG, as shown in Fig. 12-15, Fig. 12-17, Fig. 12-19, Fig. 12-21, the average fluctuation time in the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the high probability state is multiplied by 110 to calculate and compare the values. This indicates that the consumption time of 110 fluctuation displays (total time of 110 fluctuation displays) out of the 1100 fluctuation displays in the time-saving state B is shorter than the consumption time of 110 fluctuation displays in the time-saving state A or the high probability state. If the consumption time of 110 fluctuation displays in the time-saving state B is the same (or approximately the same) period as the consumption time of 110 fluctuation displays in the time-saving state A or the high probability state, the consumption time of 1100 fluctuation displays in the time-saving state B will take several times the consumption time of 110 fluctuation displays in the time-saving state B, and it is considered that when the game state is controlled to the time-saving state B, the consumption time will be prolonged, causing discomfort and dissatisfaction to the player. Therefore, the present invention aims to prevent players from feeling dissatisfied when controlled to time-saving state B by increasing the fluctuation efficiency in time-saving state B more than time-saving state A or the high probability state, and as a result, to provide a pachinko gaming machine 1 that can conveniently control the gaming state to time-saving state B.

Furthermore, in this feature part 099SG, as shown in Fig. 12-16, Fig. 12-18, Fig. 12-20, Fig. 12-22, the average fluctuation time in the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the high probability state are multiplied by 1100 to calculate and compare the values. This is because, by controlling the time-saving state A or the high probability state multiple times, the fluctuation display in the time-saving state A or the high probability state is executed 1100 times, which is the same number as the maximum number of fluctuation display times in the time-saving state B, and by comparing the fluctuation time of 1100 times in the time-saving state A, the fluctuation time of 1100 times in the time-saving state B, and the fluctuation time of 1100 times in the high probability state, it is shown that the time-saving state B has the highest fluctuation efficiency, and it is shown that the fluctuation display can be suitably controlled to the time-saving state B so as not to cause dissatisfaction to the player.

This shows that by controlling the time-saving state A or the high probability state multiple times, when the fluctuation display in the time-saving state A or the high probability state is executed 1,100 times, which is the same number as the maximum number of fluctuation displays in the time-saving state B, the time-saving state B is designed to have the highest fluctuation efficiency, and therefore the time-saving state B has the highest fluctuation efficiency even when compared to the time-saving state A or the high probability state. Therefore, it is possible to avoid dissatisfaction with the fluctuation in the time-saving state B, and as a result, it is preferably controlled to the time-saving state B.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 12-30 (A), the period value ψ obtained by multiplying the period value β, which is the average fluctuation time of a fluctuation of 1 in the time-shortened state B, by 110 is smaller than the period value χ obtained by multiplying the period value α, which is the average fluctuation time of a fluctuation of 1 in the time-shortened state A, by 110, and the period value ψ is set to be smaller than the period value ω obtained by multiplying the period value γ, which is the average fluctuation time of a fluctuation of 1 in the special probability state, by 110. Therefore, since the fluctuation efficiency of the time-shortened state B is higher than the fluctuation efficiency of the time-shortened state A and the special probability state, the period until control is exerted into the jackpot game state can be shortened, thereby reducing the player's dissatisfaction in the time-shortened state B, and as a result, a preferable time-shortened state B can be provided. In particular, in this feature section 099SG, as described above, in time-saving state B, by increasing the fluctuation efficiency more than in time-saving state A or the high probability state, the period until control is made to the jackpot game state can be shortened, reducing the player's dissatisfaction, and in time-saving state A or the high probability state controlled via the jackpot game (time-saving state A or the high probability state in which a fluctuation display with a longer special chart fluctuation time is more likely to be executed than in time-saving state B), a predetermined presentation that suggests that control will be made to the jackpot game state during the fluctuation display can be executed for an appropriate period of time.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 12-30 (B), the period value ψ' obtained by multiplying the period value β, which is the average fluctuation time of a fluctuation of 1 in the time-shortened state B, by 1100 is smaller than the period value χ' obtained by multiplying the period value α, which is the average fluctuation time of a fluctuation of 1 in the time-shortened state A, by 1100, and the period value ψ' is set to be smaller than the period value ω' obtained by multiplying the period value γ, which is the average fluctuation time of a fluctuation of 1 in the special probability state, by 1100. Therefore, since the fluctuation efficiency of the time-shortened state B is higher than the fluctuation efficiency of the time-shortened state A and the special probability state, the period until the game is controlled to a jackpot game state can be shortened, thereby reducing the player's dissatisfaction in the time-shortened state B, and as a result, a preferable time-shortened state B can be provided. In particular, in this feature section 099SG, as described above, in time-saving state B, by increasing the fluctuation efficiency more than in time-saving state A or the high probability state, the period until control is made to the jackpot game state can be shortened, reducing the player's dissatisfaction, and in time-saving state A or the high probability state controlled via the jackpot game (time-saving state A or the high probability state in which a fluctuation display with a longer special chart fluctuation time is more likely to be executed than in time-saving state B), a predetermined presentation that suggests that control will be made to the jackpot game state during the fluctuation display can be executed for an appropriate period of time.

Also, as shown in FIG. 12-21, the period value ξ obtained by multiplying the average change time of the losing change display executed when the number of reserved second special symbols is 0 in the time-saving state B by the number of 110 change displays in the time-saving state B is set to be smaller than the period value ν obtained by multiplying the average change time of the losing change display executed when the number of reserved second special symbols is 0 in the time-saving state A by the number of 110 change displays in the time-saving state B, and the period value ξ is set to be smaller than the period value π obtained by multiplying the average change time of the losing change display executed when the number of reserved second special symbols is 0 in the high probability state by the number of 110 change displays in the time-saving state B. Therefore, the change display in the time-saving state B can progress faster than the time-saving state A and the high probability state, and the interest in playing in the time-saving state B can be improved.

Also, as shown in FIG. 12-22, the period value ξ' obtained by multiplying the average change time of the losing change display executed when the number of reserved second special symbols is 0 in the time-saving state B by the number of 1100 change displays in the time-saving state B is set to be smaller than the period value ν' obtained by multiplying the average change time of the losing change display executed when the number of reserved second special symbols is 0 in the time-saving state A by the number of 1100 change displays in the time-saving state B, and the period value ξ' is set to be smaller than the period value π' obtained by multiplying the average change time of the losing change display executed when the number of reserved second special symbols is 0 in the high probability state by the number of 1100 change displays in the time-saving state B. Therefore, the change display in the time-saving state B can progress faster than the time-saving state A and the high probability state, and the interest in playing in the time-saving state B can be improved.

Also, as shown in FIG. 12-19, the period value λ obtained by multiplying the average change time of the losing change display executed when the number of reserved second special symbols is one in the time-saving state B by the number of 110 change displays in the time-saving state B is set to be smaller than the period value κ obtained by multiplying the average change time of the losing change display executed when the number of reserved second special symbols is one in the time-saving state A by the number of 110 change displays in the time-saving state B, and the period value λ is set to be smaller than the period value μ obtained by multiplying the average change time of the losing change display executed when the number of reserved second special symbols is one in the high probability state by the number of 110 change displays in the time-saving state B. Therefore, the change display in the time-saving state B can progress faster than the time-saving state A and the high probability state, and the interest in playing in the time-saving state B can be improved.

As shown in FIG. 12-20, the period value λ' obtained by multiplying the average change time of the losing change display executed when the number of reserved second special symbols is one in the time-saving state B by the number of 1100 change displays in the time-saving state B is set smaller than the period value κ' obtained by multiplying the average change time of the losing change display executed when the number of reserved second special symbols is one in the time-saving state A by the number of 1100 change displays in the time-saving state B, and the period value λ' is set smaller than the period value μ' obtained by multiplying the average change time of the losing change display executed when the number of reserved second special symbols is one in the high probability state by the number of 1100 change displays in the time-saving state B. Therefore, the change display in the time-saving state B can progress faster than the time-saving state A and the high probability state, and the interest in playing in the time-saving state B can be improved.

Also, as shown in FIG. 12-17, the period value θ obtained by multiplying the average change time of the losing change display executed when the number of reserved second special symbols is two in the time-saving state B by the number of 110 change displays in the time-saving state B is set to be smaller than the period value η obtained by multiplying the average change time of the losing change display executed when the number of reserved second special symbols is two in the time-saving state A by the number of 110 change displays in the time-saving state B, and the period value θ is set to be smaller than the period value ι obtained by multiplying the average change time of the losing change display executed when the number of reserved second special symbols is two in the high probability state by the number of 110 change displays in the time-saving state B. Therefore, the change display in the time-saving state B can progress faster than the time-saving state A and the high probability state, and the interest in playing in the time-saving state B can be improved.

As shown in FIG. 12-18, the period value θ' obtained by multiplying the average change time of the losing change display executed when the number of reserved second special symbols is two in the time-saving state B by the number of 1100 change displays in the time-saving state B is set smaller than the period value η' obtained by multiplying the average change time of the losing change display executed when the number of reserved second special symbols is two in the time-saving state A by the number of 1100 change displays in the time-saving state B, and the period value θ' is set smaller than the period value ι' obtained by multiplying the average change time of the losing change display executed when the number of reserved second special symbols is two in the high probability state by the number of 1100 change displays in the time-saving state B. Therefore, the change display in the time-saving state B can progress faster than the time-saving state A and the high probability state, and the interest in playing in the time-saving state B can be improved.

Also, as shown in FIG. 12-15, the period value ε obtained by multiplying the average change time of the losing change display executed when the number of reserved second special symbols is three in the time-saving state B by the number of 110 change displays in the time-saving state B is set to be smaller than the period value δ obtained by multiplying the average change time of the losing change display executed when the number of reserved second special symbols is three in the time-saving state A by the number of 110 change displays in the time-saving state B, and the period value ε is set to be smaller than the period value ζ obtained by multiplying the average change time of the losing change display executed when the number of reserved second special symbols is three in the high probability state by the number of 110 change displays in the time-saving state B. Therefore, the change display in the time-saving state B can progress faster than the time-saving state A and the high probability state, and the interest in playing in the time-saving state B can be improved.

Also, as shown in FIG. 12-16, the period value ε' obtained by multiplying the average change time of the losing change display executed when the number of reserved second special symbols is three in the time-saving state B by the number of 1100 change displays in the time-saving state B is set smaller than the period value δ' obtained by multiplying the average change time of the losing change display executed when the number of reserved second special symbols is three in the time-saving state A by the number of 1100 change displays in the time-saving state B, and the period value ε' is set smaller than the period value ζ' obtained by multiplying the average change time of the losing change display executed when the number of reserved second special symbols is three in the probability variable state by the number of 1100 change displays in the time-saving state B. Therefore, the change display in the time-saving state B can progress faster than the time-saving state A and the probability variable state, and the interest in playing the time-saving state B can be improved.

The pachinko game machine 1 in this characteristic part 099SG can display the normal symbol as well as the special symbol, and when the normal symbol display result is a win (normal symbol win), a game ball can enter the second start winning port that has changed from a closed state to an open state. Furthermore, the pachinko game machine 1 has a first special symbol reservation memory part 099SG151A and a second special symbol reservation memory part 099SG151B that can display the first special symbol based on a game ball entering the first start winning port, and can display the second special symbol based on a game ball entering the second start winning port, and can store information on the special symbol display that has not yet been executed as reservation memory. The maximum number of reserved memories is set to four for both the first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A and the second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B, and the upper limit of the maximum number of reserved memories does not change depending on the game status.

Furthermore, as shown in Fig. 12-2 (B) and Fig. 12-2 (D), the probability of a normal winning pattern occurring in the variable display of the normal pattern is the same whether the game state is time-saving state A or time-saving state B, and the opening time of the second start winning hole when a normal winning pattern occurs is set to 3 seconds, which is the same whether the game state is time-saving state A or time-saving state B, and when the game state is time-saving state A or time-saving state B, the game ball launched by the launching device toward the second path in the right game area can win (enter) the gate 41 or the second start winning hole. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1 of this characteristic part 099SG, many of the gameplay characteristics can be made common whether the game state is time-saving state A or time-saving state B, so that it is possible to prevent the player from becoming confused due to the large difference in gameplay between time-saving state A and time-saving state B.

In addition, in this characteristic part 099SG, when the game state is either the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, or the special probability state, the average fluctuation time is calculated as the period from the start timing of the special pattern fluctuation display to the end timing of the fluctuation display when the fluctuation display result is a miss, and each period value is calculated by multiplying the calculated average fluctuation time by "110" or "1100", which is the number of fluctuation displays when the game state is either the special probability state, the time-saving state B, or the special probability state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the average fluctuation time may be calculated as the period from the time when the game ball is shot out or the time when the shot game ball enters the start winning slot to the end timing of the fluctuation display based on the start winning, and each period value may be calculated by multiplying the calculated average fluctuation time by "110" or "1100", which is the number of fluctuation displays when the game state is either the special probability state, the time-saving state B, or the special probability state. By doing this, it is possible to obtain the period value for each game state more appropriately through measurement.

In addition, the upper limit of the number of reserved data (reserved memories) that can be stored in the first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A and the second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B is four regardless of the game state, and as shown in Figure 12-13, each period value in the time-saving state A, time-saving state B, and special probability state is calculated by the total value obtained by multiplying the proportion of the variable display executed by each reserved memory number out of 110 variable displays by the average variable time of each reserved memory number, so that an accurate period value can be obtained corresponding to the reserved memory number.

In particular, if the game state is time-saving state A and the period value when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the time-saving state A is α, the period value α is calculated by the value of A×a+B×b+C×c+D×d. Here, A is the average variable time when the variable display result becomes a miss when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 0 in the time-saving state A, a is the proportion of the variable display when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 0 in the time-saving state A to the 110 variable displays in the time-saving state A, B is the average variable time when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 1 in the time-saving state A to the 110 variable displays in the time-saving state A, and b is the proportion of the variable display when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 1 in the time-saving state A to the 110 variable displays in the time-saving state A. , C is the average change time when the change display result becomes a miss when the number of reserved second special chart memories is two in the time-saving state A, c is the proportion of the change display when the number of reserved second special chart memories is two in the time-saving state A to the 110 change displays in the time-saving state A, D is the average change time when the number of reserved second special chart memories is three in the time-saving state A to the 110 change displays in the time-saving state A, and d is the proportion of the change display when the number of reserved second special chart memories is three in the time-saving state A to the 110 change displays in the time-saving state A. By calculating the period value α in the above manner, it is possible to obtain an accurate period value α of the time-saving state A corresponding to the number of reserved memories.

In addition, if the game state is time-saving state B and the period value when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the time-saving state B is β, the period value β is calculated by the value of E x e + F x f + G x g + H x h. Here, E is the average variable time when the variable display result becomes a miss when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 0 in the time-saving state B, e is the proportion of the variable display when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 0 in the time-saving state B to the 110 variable displays in the time-saving state B, F is the average variable time when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 1 in the time-saving state B to the 110 variable displays in the time-saving state B, and f is the proportion of the variable display when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 1 in the time-saving state B to the 110 variable displays in the time-saving state B. , G is the average change time when the change display result becomes a miss when the number of reserved second special chart memories is two in the time-saving state B, g is the proportion of the change display when the number of reserved second special chart memories is two in the time-saving state B to the 110 change displays in the time-saving state B, H is the average change time when the number of reserved second special chart memories is three in the time-saving state B to the 110 change displays in the time-saving state B, and h is the proportion of the change display when the number of reserved second special chart memories is three in the time-saving state B to the 110 change displays in the time-saving state B. By calculating the period value β in the above manner, it is possible to obtain an accurate period value β of the time-saving state B corresponding to the number of reserved memories.

In addition, if the game state is a probability variable state and the period value when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the probability variable state is γ, the period value γ is calculated by the value of I×i+J×j+K×k+L×l. Here, I is the average variable time when the variable display result becomes a miss when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 0 in the probability variable state, i is the proportion of the variable display when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 0 in the probability variable state to 110 variable displays in the probability variable state, J is the average variable time when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 1 in the probability variable state to 100, and j is the proportion of the variable display when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 1 in the probability variable state to 110 variable displays in the probability variable state. , K is the average time when the variable display result becomes a miss when the number of reserved memories of the second special chart is two in the variable state, k is the proportion of the variable display when the number of reserved memories of the second special chart is two in the variable state of the 110 variable displays of the variable state, L is the average time when the number of reserved memories of the second special chart is three in the variable state of the 110 variable displays of the variable state of the variable state of the 110 variable displays of the variable state of the variable state of the 110. By calculating the period value γ in the above manner, it is possible to obtain an accurate period value γ of the variable state corresponding to the number of reserved memories.

In addition, the upper limit of the number of reserved data (reserved memories) that can be stored in the first special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151A and the second special chart reserved memory unit 099SG151B is four regardless of the game state, and as shown in Figure 12-14, each period value in the time-saving state A, time-saving state B, and special probability state is calculated by the total value obtained by multiplying the proportion of the variable display executed by each reserved memory number out of 1,100 variable displays by the average variable time of each reserved memory number, so that an accurate period value can be obtained corresponding to the reserved memory number.

In particular, if the game state is time-saving state A and the period value when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the time-saving state A is α', the period value α' is calculated by the value of A x a' + B x b' + C x c' + D x d'. Here, A is the average variable time when the variable display result becomes a miss when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 0 in the time-saving state A, a' is the proportion of the variable display when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 0 in the time-saving state A to the 1100 variable displays in the time-saving state A, B is the average variable time when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 1 in the time-saving state A to the 1100 variable displays in the time-saving state A, and b' is the proportion of the variable display when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 1 in the time-saving state A to the 1100 variable displays in the time-saving state A. , C is the average change time when the change display result becomes a miss when the number of reserved second special chart memories is two in the time-saving state A, c' is the proportion of the change display when the number of reserved second special chart memories is two in the time-saving state A to the 1100 change displays in the time-saving state A, D is the average change time when the number of reserved second special chart memories is three in the time-saving state A to the 1100 change displays in the time-saving state A, and d' is the proportion of the change display when the number of reserved second special chart memories is three in the time-saving state A to the 1100 change displays in the time-saving state A. By calculating the period value α' in the above manner, it is possible to obtain an accurate period value α' of the time-saving state A corresponding to the number of reserved memories.

In addition, if the game state is time-saving state B and the period value when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the time-saving state B is β', the period value β' is calculated by the value of E x e' + F x f' + G x g' + H x h'. Here, E is the average variable time when the variable display result becomes a miss when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 0 in the time-saving state B, e' is the proportion of the variable display when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 0 in the time-saving state B to the 1100 variable displays in the time-saving state B, F is the average variable time when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 1 in the time-saving state B to the 1100 variable displays in the time-saving state B, and f' is the proportion of the variable display when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 1 in the time-saving state B to the 1100 variable displays in the time-saving state B. , G is the average change time when the change display result becomes a miss when the number of second special pattern reserved memories is two in the time-saving state B, g' is the proportion of the change display when the number of second special pattern reserved memories is two in the time-saving state B to the 1100 change displays in the time-saving state B, H is the average change time when the number of second special pattern reserved memories is three in the time-saving state B to the 1100 change displays in the time-saving state B, and h' is the proportion of the change display when the number of second special pattern reserved memories is three in the time-saving state B to the 1100 change displays in the time-saving state B. By calculating the period value β' in the above manner, it is possible to obtain an accurate period value β' of the time-saving state B corresponding to the number of reserved memories.

In addition, if the game state is a probability variable state and the period value when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the probability variable state is γ', the period value γ' is calculated by the value of I x i' + J x j' + K x k' + L x l'. Here, I is the average variable time when the variable display result becomes a miss when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 0 in the probability variable state, i' is the proportion of the variable display when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 0 in the probability variable state to 1100 variable displays in the probability variable state, J is the average variable time when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 1 in the probability variable state to become a miss, and j' is the proportion of the variable display when the number of second special symbol reserved memories is 1 in the probability variable state to 1100 variable displays in the probability variable state. , K is the average time when the variable display result becomes a miss when the number of reserved memories of the second special chart is two in the variable state, k' is the proportion of the variable display when the number of reserved memories of the second special chart is two in the variable state of the 1100 variable displays of the variable state, L is the average time when the number of reserved memories of the second special chart is three in the variable state of the 1100 variable displays of the variable state, and l' is the proportion of the variable display when the number of reserved memories of the second special chart is three in the variable state of the 1100 variable displays of the variable state. By calculating the period value γ' in the above manner, it is possible to obtain an accurate period value γ' of the variable state corresponding to the number of reserved memories.

As described above, in the time-saving state A, time-saving state B and special probability state in this feature part 099SG, when 110 or 1100 fluctuations are made when the number of second special pattern reserved memories is 0, when 110 or 1100 fluctuations are made when the number of second special pattern reserved memories is 1, when 110 or 1100 fluctuations are made when the number of second special pattern reserved memories is 2, and when 110 or 1100 fluctuations are made when the number of second special pattern reserved memories is 3, time-saving state B is set to have the highest special pattern fluctuation efficiency (the average fluctuation display time required per fluctuation is shortest). In addition, even when the player plays in time-saving state A, time-saving state B, or special chance state without worrying about the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol (when the display changes 110 or 1,100 times at each reserved memory number at the ratios shown in Figure 12-26 (B), Figure 12-27 (B), and Figure 12-28 (B)), time-saving state B is set to have the highest special symbol change efficiency (the average display time required for one change is the shortest).

In addition, in this feature part 099SG, the average fluctuation time of 1 fluctuation in the time-saving state A, the average fluctuation time of 1 fluctuation in the time-saving state B, and the average fluctuation time of 1 fluctuation in the high probability state are multiplied by 110 or 1100 to compare the values obtained, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the values multiplied by the average fluctuation time of 1 fluctuation in the time-saving state A, the average fluctuation time of 1 fluctuation in the time-saving state B, and the average fluctuation time of 1 fluctuation in the high probability state may be values other than 110 or 1099, such as 109 or 1099. The reason for multiplying the average fluctuation time of 1 fluctuation in the time-saving state A, the average fluctuation time of 1 fluctuation in the time-saving state B, and the average fluctuation time of 1 fluctuation in the high probability state by 109 or 1099 is that the first fluctuation in the time-saving state A, the time-saving state B, and the high probability state almost always starts with the number of reserved memories at 0. In addition, if the final 5 fluctuations of the 3 states of time-saving state A, time-saving state B, and high probability state, or the 2 states of time-saving state A and high probability state are to be fluctuations with a higher percentage of longer special chart fluctuation times than other fluctuations, the value may be multiplied by 104 or 1094, etc., excluding the total of 6 fluctuations, the first fluctuation and the final 5 fluctuations of each state.

(Explanation regarding characteristic part 018SG)
Next, an embodiment of the characteristic part 018SG will be described based on Fig. 13-1 to Fig. 13-23. Fig. 13-1 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a fluctuation pattern in the characteristic part 018SG. Fig. 13-2 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table in a low base state (A), and a specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table in a high base state (B). Note that in this characteristic part 018SG, illustrations and detailed explanations of the same configuration as the pachinko game machine 1 of the characteristic parts 069SG and 099SG are omitted, and differences are mainly described. In addition, the characteristic configuration of the pachinko game machine 1 of the characteristic part 018SG described below can be applied to the pachinko game machine 1 of the characteristic part 069SG or the characteristic part 099SG.

Figure 13-1 shows the variation patterns in this feature part 018SG. In this embodiment, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance for the cases where the variable display result is a "miss" and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is a "non-reach" and a "reach", and for the cases where the variable display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is a "miss" and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is a "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also called a "non-reach miss variation pattern"), and the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is a "miss" and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is a "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also called a "reach miss variation pattern"). The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the miss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is a "miss". The variation pattern that corresponds to the variable display result being "jackpot" is called the jackpot variation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach performance is executed, and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a super reach reach performance is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach fluctuation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and multiple normal reach fluctuation patterns such as normal reach α, normal reach β, ... may be provided, just like the super reach fluctuation pattern, and in this case, the jackpot expectation (jackpot reliability) of each normal reach fluctuation pattern such as normal reach α, normal reach β, ... may be different. In addition, while super reach α and super reach β are provided as super reach fluctuation patterns, the present invention is not limited to this, and the super reach fluctuation pattern may be only one type, just like the normal reach fluctuation pattern.

As shown in FIG. 13-1, the special chart variable display time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the reach performance of the normal reach in this embodiment is executed is set to be shorter than that of the super reach variation pattern. Also, among the super reach variation patterns, the variable display period of the super reach β variation pattern is set to be longer (80 seconds) than that of the super reach α miss variation pattern (45 seconds). On the other hand, the super reach γ miss variation pattern is a miss variation pattern for a high base as described below, so the variable display period is set to be shorter (40 seconds) than that of the super reach α miss variation pattern (45 seconds).

In addition, in this embodiment, as described later, instead of first determining the type of the fluctuation pattern, such as the non-reach type, normal reach type, super reach type, etc., and then determining the fluctuation pattern to be executed from the fluctuation patterns belonging to the determined type, these fluctuation patterns are determined using only the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination without determining these types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in addition to the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, a random number value for fluctuation pattern type determination may be provided, and the type of fluctuation pattern may be determined first from these random number values for fluctuation pattern type determination, and then the fluctuation pattern to be executed may be determined from the fluctuation patterns belonging to the determined type.

Figure 13-2 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a method of determining a fluctuation pattern when the game state is normal (low base state). When the variable display result is "jackpot" in the normal state (low base state), the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table A is selected, and the fluctuation pattern is determined from PB1-1 (fluctuation pattern of normal reach jackpot), PB1-2 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach α jackpot), and PB1-3 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach β jackpot) using the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table A. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table A, 97 judgment values are assigned to PB1-1, 600 judgment values are assigned to PB1-2, and 300 judgment values are assigned to PB1-3. In other words, when the game state is low base state and the variable display result is "jackpot", the determination rate increases in the order of normal reach, Super Reach α, and Super Reach β.

On the other hand, if the variable display result is "miss" and the number of reserved memories of the variable special chart is two or less, the miss fluctuation pattern determination table A is selected, and the miss fluctuation pattern determination table A is used to determine the fluctuation pattern from PA1-1 (non-reach miss fluctuation pattern), PA2-1 (normal reach miss fluctuation pattern), PA2-2 (super reach α miss fluctuation pattern), and PA2-3 (super reach β miss fluctuation pattern). Specifically, in the miss fluctuation pattern determination table A, 600 judgment values are assigned to PA1-1, 300 judgment values are assigned to PA2-1, 90 judgment values are assigned to PA2-2, and 7 judgment values are assigned to PA2-3.

In addition, if the variable display result is "miss" and the number of reserved memories of the variable special chart is three, the miss fluctuation pattern determination table B is selected, and the fluctuation pattern is determined from PA1-2 (shortened fluctuation pattern of non-reach miss), PA2-1 (fluctuation pattern of normal reach miss), PA2-2 (fluctuation pattern of super reach α miss), and PA2-3 (fluctuation pattern of super reach β miss) using the miss fluctuation pattern determination table B. Specifically, in the miss fluctuation pattern determination table B, 700 judgment values are assigned to PA1-2, 200 judgment values are assigned to PA2-1, 90 judgment values are assigned to PA2-2, and 7 judgment values are assigned to PA2-3.

Figure 13-2 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a method of determining a fluctuation pattern when the game state is in a time-saving state (high base state). When the variable display result is a "jackpot" in the time-saving state (high base state), the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table B is selected, and the fluctuation pattern is determined from PB1-1 (the fluctuation pattern of a normal reach jackpot) and PB1-4 (the fluctuation pattern of a super reach γ jackpot) using the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table B. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table B, 197 determination values are assigned to PB1-1, and 800 determination values are assigned to PB1-4. In other words, when the game state is in a high base state and the variable display result is a "jackpot", the determination rate increases in the order of normal reach, followed by super reach γ.

On the other hand, if the variable display result is "miss", then miss fluctuation pattern determination table D is selected, and using that miss fluctuation pattern determination table D, the fluctuation pattern is determined from PA1-4 (non-reach miss fluctuation pattern), PA2-1 (normal reach miss fluctuation pattern), and PA2-4 (super reach γ miss fluctuation pattern). Specifically, in miss fluctuation pattern determination table D, 800 judgment values are assigned to PA1-4, 100 judgment values are assigned to PA2-1, and 97 judgment values are assigned to PA2-4.

(About the various performances)
Next, various effects executed in the super reach effect will be explained based on Fig. 13-3 to Fig. 13-5. Fig. 13-3 is a diagram showing the execution period of various effects in the jackpot fluctuation patterns of the super reach α, β, and γ. Fig. 13-4 is a diagram showing the execution period of various effects in the miss fluctuation patterns of the super reach α, β, and γ. Fig. 13-5 (A) is a diagram for explaining the contents of various effects, and (B) is a diagram for explaining the character types.

Although not specifically shown, in the variable display of decorative symbols based on the normal reach variation pattern, after starting the variable display, the CPU 120 for controlling the performance executes a normal reach performance (hereinafter abbreviated as "N reach performance") as a variable display performance based on the fact that the variable display mode is set to the normal reach display mode. After that, the CPU 120 ends the variable display of decorative symbols without progressing to a super reach performance (hereinafter abbreviated as "SP reach performance").

On the other hand, as shown in Figures 13-3 and 13-4, in the variable display of decorative symbols based on the Super Reach variable pattern, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, and 5C during the period (ta0 to ta1) from the timing ta0 at which the variable display begins until a predetermined period has elapsed (see Figure 13-9 (N1)). Note that, as the light emission patterns of the game effect lamp 9 and the movable body LED 208 during this period (ta0 to ta1), in the low base state, the light emission patterns correspond to multiple types of normal background effects, and in the high base state, the light emission patterns correspond to multiple types of music. By combining the light emission patterns corresponding to the multiple types of normal background effects and the light emission patterns corresponding to the multiple types of music with light emission patterns corresponding to various SP Reach effects, the performance effect can be enhanced by a variety of light emission patterns.

At timing ta1, a predetermined period of time has elapsed since timing ta0 when the variable display started, the variable display mode is changed to the normal reach display mode, and an "N reach effect" is executed as a variable display effect for the predetermined period (ta1 to ta2). After that, at timing ta2, the variable display mode is changed to the super reach display mode, and an "SP reach effect" is executed as a variable display effect for the predetermined period (ta2 to ta5).

In this way, the "N reach performance" is a common performance that is executed in both the normal reach fluctuation pattern and the super reach fluctuation pattern, and in the case of the normal reach fluctuation pattern, it ends without progressing to the "SP reach performance", while in the case of the super reach fluctuation pattern, it progresses to the "SP reach performance". Therefore, even in the case of the normal reach fluctuation pattern, the player can expect the "N reach performance" to progress to the "SP reach performances A to E" described below by executing the "N reach performance".

As shown in Figures 13-3 and 13-4, "SP Reach Effects A to E" are effects that notify whether the variable display result is a "jackpot" or not, that is, whether it is a "jackpot" or a "miss", and during the SP Reach effect period, a "decisive effect" described below is executed for a predetermined period (ta3 to ta4). Then, as shown in Figure 13-3, if the variable display result is a jackpot, after the end of "SP Reach Effects A to E", a "post-effect" described below is executed for a predetermined period (ta5 to ta7), and then the variable display ends. In this way, the variable display based on the super reach variation pattern of SP Reach α, β, and γ is composed of a variable display part (ta0 to ta5) that executes the variable display of the decorative pattern, and a post-effect part (ta5 to ta7) that notifies the expected number of balls that can be won in the jackpot game state after the variable display part ends.

As shown in FIG. 13-4, if the variable display result is a miss, the variable display ends with the end of "SP Reach Effects A to E". After the miss notification ends (ta5 to ta5A), the screen returns to the normal background screen with the fixed decorative pattern of the specified reach combination that is not a jackpot combination temporarily stopped (shaking) and temporarily stopped until the pattern fixed period begins.

Next, we will explain the various effects executed in the super reach fluctuation pattern. As shown in Figure 13-5 (A), when the fluctuation pattern is the super reach α fluctuation pattern, "SP reach effect A" is executed as the SP reach effect, when the fluctuation pattern is the super reach β fluctuation pattern, "SP reach effect B" or "SP reach effect C" is executed as the SP reach effect, and when the fluctuation pattern is the super reach α fluctuation pattern, "SP reach effect D" or "SP reach effect E" is executed as the SP reach effect.

Also, as shown in FIG. 13-5 (B), in "SP reach performances B to E" other than "SP reach performance A", ally character A-1, ally character A-2 different from ally character A-1, enemy character X-1, and enemy character X-2 different from enemy character X-1 can appear. Note that the number of types of ally characters and enemy characters is not limited to the above, and ally characters and enemy characters other than those described above may also be allowed to appear. Also, even for the same character, the expectation level may differ depending on the display mode.

"SP Reach Presentation A" is executed when the SP Reach α fluctuation pattern is determined while the game state is normal (low base state), and is a presentation in which a video of a bowling challenge is displayed. When all the pins fall, a "jackpot" is announced, and when all the pins do not fall, a "miss" is announced. Note that the friendly characters A-1 and A-2 and the enemy characters X-1 and X-2 are not displayed in the bowling challenge video.

"SP Reach Presentation B" is executable when the SP Reach β fluctuation pattern is determined while the game state is normal (low base state), and is a presentation in which a moving image of "Battle A" in which ally character A-1 and enemy character X-1 face off in the city is displayed. When ally character A-1 defeats enemy character X-1 and wins, a "jackpot" is announced, and when ally character A-1 fails to defeat enemy character X-1 and is defeated, a "miss" is announced.

"SP Reach Presentation C" is executable when the SP Reach β fluctuation pattern is determined while the game state is normal (low base state), and is a presentation in which a moving image of "Battle A" in which ally character A-2 and enemy character X-2 face off in the city is displayed. When ally character A-2 defeats enemy character X-2 and wins, a "jackpot" is announced, and when ally character A-2 fails to defeat enemy character X-2 and is defeated, a "miss" is announced.

"SP Reach Presentation D" is executable when the SP Reach γ fluctuation pattern is determined while the game state is either Time-saving State A, High-variable State, or Time-saving State B (high base state), and is a presentation that displays a moving image of "Battle B" in which ally character A-1 and enemy character X-1 face off in the wilderness. When ally character A-1 defeats enemy character X-1 and wins, a "jackpot" is announced, and when ally character A-1 fails to defeat enemy character X-1 and is defeated, a "miss" is announced.

"SP Reach E" is executable when the SP Reach γ fluctuation pattern is determined while the game state is in either the time-saving state A, the probability change state, or the time-saving state B (high base state), and is an effect that displays a moving image of "Battle B" in which ally character A-1 and enemy character X-2 face off in the wilderness. When ally character A-1 defeats enemy character X-2 and wins, a "jackpot" is announced, and when ally character A-1 fails to defeat enemy character X-2 and is defeated, a "miss" is announced.

In addition, since the Super Reach β fluctuation pattern has a higher chance of winning than the Super Reach α fluctuation pattern, the SP Reach performance B and SP Reach performance C have a higher chance of winning than SP Reach performance A (jackpot chance: SP Reach performance A < SP Reach performance B < SP Reach performance C).

The "decisive effect" is an effect that is executed for a predetermined period of time (e.g., ta3 to ta5) from the timing when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the SP reach effects A to E (e.g., timing ta3 when the final bowling or battle showdown begins just before the end of the SP reach effect). Specifically, it includes a "win/lose button effect" that encourages the player to operate the push button 31B during the effective operation period when operation of the push button 31B is effectively detected, and a "movable body effect" that is executed when operation of the push button 31B is detected during the effective operation period, or when the effective operation period ends without operation of the push button 31B being detected.

The "movable body effect" is executed only when the variable display result is a jackpot, and is an effect in which the movable body 32 falls from the origin position to the effect position when the operation of the push button 31B is detected during the valid operation period, or when the valid operation period ends without the operation of the push button 31B being detected. If the variable display result is a miss, it is not executed when the operation of the push button 31B is detected during the valid operation period, or when the valid operation period ends without the operation of the push button 31B being detected.

In addition, in response to the execution of the movable body effect (the fall of the movable body 32), an effect image related to the movement of the movable body 32 is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, and a light effect is performed in which the movable body LED 208 and the game effect lamp 9 are illuminated in a predetermined light color (for example, rainbow light), a vibration effect is performed in which the vibration motor 61 is driven for a predetermined period of time (for example, about 10 seconds) to vibrate the push button 31B, and a sound effect is performed in which a predetermined sound effect is output.

In addition, in SP Reach performance A, friendly characters and enemy characters are not displayed in the bowling showdown, so no characters are displayed in the moving body performance, whereas in SP Reach performances B to E, friendly characters and enemy characters are displayed in the battle showdown, so the enemy characters displayed in the battle showdown are displayed in the moving body performance.

In this way, in the "decisive effect," if the variable display result is a jackpot, the hit/lose button effect is performed, followed by the execution of the movable body effect to notify the jackpot, and if the variable display result is a miss, the hit/lose button effect is performed, followed by the execution of the movable body effect to notify the miss.

"Post-performance A" is executed after the SP reach performances A to C notify that the game state will be controlled to the jackpot game state when the variable display result is a jackpot in the normal game state (low base state). Specifically, in the SP reach performances A to C, the determined decorative symbols that are predetermined jackpot combinations are temporarily stopped and displayed in each decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, and 5R to notify the determined jackpot, and then the determined decorative symbols temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed again in a re-selection variable part (ta5 to ta6), and the display result is notified by the determined decorative symbols being stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R after the re-variable display is executed in the re-selection variable part (ta6 to ta7). The execution period (ta5 to ta7) of the post-performance A is set to "10 seconds".

In this embodiment, in the SP reach performances A to C, a fixed decorative pattern consisting of a combination of even numbers (such as 666) is temporarily displayed, and after the re-variable display begins in the re-draw variable part, a fixed decorative pattern consisting of a combination of even numbers or a fixed decorative pattern consisting of a combination of odd numbers is displayed in the re-draw result part. If a fixed decorative pattern consisting of a combination of even numbers is displayed in the re-draw result part, it is announced that there is a "jackpot A" that will be controlled to the time-saving state A after the jackpot game state ends, and if a fixed decorative pattern consisting of a combination of odd numbers is displayed (pattern upgrade), it is announced that there is a "jackpot B" that will be controlled to the probability variable state after the jackpot game state ends.

In addition, in the post-performance A of SP reach performance A, since no characters appear in SP reach performance A, no characters appear in post-performance A either. In addition, in the post-performance A of SP reach performances B and C, characters appear in SP reach performances B and C, but no characters appear in post-performance A. By doing this, even when an SP reach performance A in which no characters appear is executed, the post-performance A is executed in a manner in which no characters appear, thereby enhancing the effect of the performance.

"Post-performance B" is executed after it is notified that the game state will be controlled to the jackpot game state in the SP reach performances D and E when the variable display result is a jackpot in the time-saving state A, the probability change state, or the time-saving state B (high base state). Specifically, in the SP reach performances D and E, the fixed decorative symbols that are predetermined jackpot combinations are temporarily displayed in each decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, and 5R to notify the confirmed jackpot, and then the planned ball output addition part (ta5 to ta6) in which the number of planned balls is added and displayed as the ally character that appeared in the SP reach performances D and E attacks the enemy character, and the planned ball output notification part (ta6 to ta7) in which the planned ball output number is displayed and notified after the ally character delivers a final blow to the enemy character, and then the fixed decorative symbols that are the jackpot combination are displayed and notified, and the variable display ends. Furthermore, the execution period of post-performance B (ta5 to ta7) is set to 15 seconds, which is longer than the execution period of post-performance A.

Also, as shown in Figures 13-3 and 13-4, the variable display part period ta0 to ta5 (ta5A) in SP reach α is 45 seconds, the variable display part period ta0 to ta5 (ta5A) in SP reach β is 80 seconds, and the variable display part period ta0 to ta5 (ta5A) in SP reach γ is 40 seconds. In other words, the variable display part periods are shorter in the order of SP reach β, SP reach α, and SP reach γ (variable display part period ta0 to ta5 (ta5A); SP reach β > SP reach α > SP reach γ).

In addition, the period (ta0 to ta1) from when the variable display starts to when N reach occurs is different for SP Reach α, β, and γ, and the period (ta0 to ta1) from when the variable display starts to when N reach occurs for SP Reach γ is shorter than the period (ta0 to ta1) from when the variable display starts to when N reach occurs for SP Reach α and β (ta0 to ta1; SP Reach γ < SP Reach α, β).

In addition, the execution period (ta1 to ta2) of the N reach performance in SP Reach α, β, and γ is different, and the execution period (ta1 to ta2) of the N reach performance in SP Reach γ is shorter than the execution period (ta1 to ta2) of the N reach performance in SP Reach α and β (ta1 to ta2; SP Reach γ < SP Reach α, β).

In addition, the execution periods (ta2 to ta5) of SP reach effects A to E in SP Reach α, β, and γ are different, with the execution periods being longer in the order of SP reach γ (SP reach effects D, E), SP reach α (SP reach effect A), and SP reach β (SP reach effects B, C) {ta2 to ta5; SP reach γ (SP reach effect D, E) < SP reach α (SP reach effect A) < SP reach β (SP reach effect B, C)}.

In addition, the variable display part period of SP Reach γ (40 seconds) is shorter than the variable display part period of SP Reach α (45 seconds) and the variable display part period of SP Reach β (80 seconds) (variable display period; SP Reach β > SP Reach α > SP Reach γ), while in SP Reach γ (SP Reach performances D and E), after the final performance ends, the fixed decoration patterns that are the predetermined jackpot combinations are displayed in each decoration pattern display area 5L, 5C, and 5R. The execution period (ta5 to ta7) of the post-event performance B until the winning combination is reached is longer than the execution period (ta5 to ta7) of the post-event performance A from the end of the deciding performance in SP reach α (SP reach performance A) and SP reach β (SP reach performance B, C) until the fixed decorative patterns that are the predetermined winning combination are stopped and displayed in each decorative pattern display area 5L, 5C, 5R (ta5 to ta7; SP reach γ (15 seconds) > SP reach α, β (10 seconds)).

In addition, the execution period (ta3 to ta5) of the "decisive performance" in SP reach performances A to E is common to SP reach performances A to E (ta3 to ta5; SP reach performance A = SP reach performance B = SP reach performance C = SP reach performance D = SP reach performance E). Therefore, the control data of the movable body 32, movable body LED 208, etc. in SP reach performances A to E can be common, which reduces manufacturing costs. Furthermore, the execution period of the "win/lose button performance" in the "decisive performance" and the execution period of the "movable body performance" are also common to SP reach performances A to E.

The execution period of "Post-performance A, B" in SP Reach α, β, γ is the variable display period (ta0 to ta7) from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbols, from timing ta5 when the fixed decorative symbols that are the predetermined jackpot combination are temporarily displayed in the jackpot confirmation notification of SP Reach performances A to E, to timing ta7 when the fixed decorative symbols that are the predetermined jackpot combination are stopped (the variable display ends) (ta5 to ta7). This makes it easier to recognize the timing when the post-performance is executed, and an example of a form that can increase attention to post-performance A and B is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and "Post-performance A, B" may be executed during the pattern determination period that begins after the fixed decorative symbols that are the predetermined jackpot combination are stopped and displayed, or during the jackpot fanfare period.

The variable display period of the SP Reach γ for a high base is shorter than that of the SP Reach β for a low base (ta0 to ta7: SP Reach γ < SP Reach β), and the period (ta4 to ta7) from the timing ta4 when the "movable body performance" ends in the SP Reach γ to the timing ta7 when the fixed decorative pattern that is the predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed is longer than the period (ta4 to ta7) from the timing ta4 when the "movable body performance" ends in the SP Reach β to the timing ta7 when the fixed decorative pattern that is the predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed (ta4 to ta7; SP Reach γ > SP Reach β). In this way, in the SP Reach γ that is executed in a short variable display period, the impression of the variable display can be enhanced by lengthening the period after the end of the "movable body performance".

In addition, the execution periods (ta5-ta7) of the "post-performance A" corresponding to each of the SP reach performances A to C are all the same, and the execution periods (ta5-ta7) of the "post-performance B" corresponding to each of the SP reach performances D and E are all the same. By doing this, it is easier to reuse the control data for post-performances A and B, and especially the character movement control data for post-performance B, which helps reduce manufacturing costs.

In addition, the execution period (ta5 to ta7) of the "post-performance A" corresponding to each of the SP reach performances A to C is all the same, and the execution period (ta5 to ta7) of the "post-performance B" corresponding to each of the SP reach performances D and E is all the same, but the execution period of "post-performance A" (10 seconds) is different from the execution period of "post-performance B" (15 seconds). By making the execution period of post-performance A corresponding to each of the SP reach performances A to C common, it is easier to standardize the performance content and control, which reduces manufacturing costs, and by executing post-performance B, which has a different execution period, it is possible to prevent post-performances A and B from becoming monotonous, thereby enhancing the performance effect of the post-performances.

(SP Reach Effects A to E and Post-effect Effects A and B Operation Modes)
Next, the operation modes of the SP reach performances A to E and the post-performances A and B when the variable display result is a jackpot will be explained based on Fig. 13-6. Fig. 13-6 shows (A) the display modes of the characters in the SP reach performances A to E, (B) the lighting patterns of the LEDs in the SP reach performances A to E, and (C) the output patterns of the background music and sound effects in the SP reach performances A to E.

As shown in FIG. 13-6 (A), the display mode of characters in SP reach performances A to E will be explained. During the execution period (ta2 to ta3) of the bowling competition or battle competition in the SP reach performance, no characters are displayed in SP reach performance A, ally character A-1 and enemy character X-1 are displayed in SP reach performance B, ally character A-2 and enemy character X-2 are displayed in SP reach performance C, ally character A-1 and enemy character X-1 are displayed in SP reach performance D, and ally character A-1 and enemy character X-1 are displayed in SP reach performance E. In this way, SP reach performance A is a performance in which no characters are displayed, whereas SP reach performances B to E are performances in which characters are displayed.

In addition, during the execution period of the "win/lose button effect" of the deciding effect in the SP reach effect, no characters are displayed in any of the SP reach effects A to E, while during the execution period of the "moving body effect", no characters are displayed in SP reach effect A, the enemy character X-1 that was displayed in the battle showdown is displayed in SP reach effect B, the enemy character X-2 that was displayed in the battle showdown is displayed in SP reach effect C, the enemy character X-1 that was displayed in the battle showdown is displayed in SP reach effect D, and the enemy character X-2 that was displayed in the battle showdown is displayed in SP reach effect E.

In addition, during the execution period (ta4 to ta5) of the jackpot confirmation notification in the SP reach performance, no characters are displayed in SP reach performance A, ally character A-1 and enemy character X-1 are displayed in SP reach performance B, ally character A-2 and enemy character X-2 are displayed in SP reach performance C, ally character A-1 and enemy character X-1 are displayed in SP reach performance D, and ally character A-1 and enemy character X-1 are displayed in SP reach performance E.

In addition, in the re-drawing variable part (ta5-ta6) and the re-drawing result part (ta6-ta7) in the post-performance A corresponding to the SP reach performances A-C, no characters are displayed in the SP reach performance A, the ally character A-1 and the enemy character X-1 are not displayed in the SP reach performance B, and the ally character A-2 and the enemy character X-2 are not displayed in the SP reach performance C.

In addition, in the planned ball output addition part (ta5-ta6) and the planned ball output notification part (ta6-ta7) in the post-performance B corresponding to the SP reach performances D and E, the ally character A-1 and the enemy character X-1 are displayed in the SP reach performance D, and the ally character A-1 and the enemy character X-2 are displayed in the SP reach performance E.

In this way, in SP Reach Performance A, characters are not displayed in the bowling showdown, so characters are not displayed in the moving body performance or post-performance A either, whereas in SP Reach Performances B to E, enemy characters who face off against friendly characters in the battle showdown are displayed in the moving body performance and post-performances A and B.

In other words, in SP reach performance A, an image related to the bowling showdown (an image in which no character is displayed) is displayed in the moving body performance before the jackpot confirmation notification is made, and in SP reach performances B to E, an image related to the battle showdown (an image of the enemy character being faced off against) is displayed in the moving body performance before the jackpot confirmation notification is made, thereby enhancing the correlation between SP reach performances A to E and the moving body performances executed during the performance period of the SP reach performances A to E.

In addition, in SP reach performance A, an image of a mode related to SP reach performance A (an image in which characters are not displayed) is displayed in post-performance A, and in SP reach performances D and E, an image of a mode related to SP reach performances D and E (images of the friendly character and enemy character that were facing off) is displayed in post-performance B, thereby enhancing the correlation between SP reach performances A, D, and E and post-performances A and B which are executed after the end of SP reach performances A, D, and E.

Next, as shown in Figure 13-6 (B), the light emission patterns of the movable body LED 208 and frame LEDs 9L1-9L12, 9R1-9R12 in SP reach performances A-E will be explained. The numbers in parentheses for each pattern (e.g. B100, etc.) indicate the extended commands explained in feature section 069SG. Furthermore, the various light emission patterns explained below differ from the other light emission patterns in at least one of multiple elements, such as light color, brightness, lighting timing, lighting duration, lighting timing, lighting duration, blinking cycle, etc., and each light emission pattern can be modified in various ways.

During the execution period (ta2 to ta3) of the bowling showdown or battle showdown in the SP reach performance, in SP reach performance A, lighting is performed in light pattern LP1-1 based on extension command B100, in SP reach performance B and C, lighting is performed in light pattern LP1-2 based on extension command B101, and in SP reach performance D and E, lighting is performed in light pattern LP1-3 based on extension command B102.

In addition, during the execution period of the "Win/Loss Button Presentation" in the SP Reach Presentation, one of the lighting patterns LP2-1 to LP2-4 common to the SP Reach Presentations A to E is lit based on the extended commands B200 to B203. Note that one of the lighting patterns LP2-2 to LP2-4 is selected based on the variable display result, with the lighting patterns LP2-2, LP2-3, and LP2-4 having increasing expectations in that order.

In addition, during the execution period of the "movable body performance" and "jackpot notification" in the SP reach performance, the SP reach performances A to E are lit up with the common lighting pattern LP3-1 based on the extension command B000.In addition, during the execution period of the "miss notification" in the SP reach performance, the SP reach performances A to E are lit up with the common lighting pattern LP3-1 based on the extension command B300.

In addition, in the re-drawing variation part in post-performance A and the planned ball addition part in post-performance B (ta5 to ta6), in SP reach performances A to C, the common lighting pattern LP4-1 is lit based on the extension command BA00, and in SP reach performances D and E, the common lighting pattern LP4-4 is lit based on the extension command BB00.

In addition, in the re-draw result part in post-performance A and the planned ball release notification part in post-performance B (ta6 to ta7), in SP reach performances A to C, the lights are lit in the common lighting pattern LP4-2 based on the extension command BA01, or in the common lighting pattern LP4-3 based on the extension command BA02, and in SP reach performances D and E, the lights are lit in the common lighting pattern LP4-5 based on the extension command BB01, or in the common lighting pattern LP4-6 based on the extension command BB02.

The above-mentioned light emission patterns LP1-1 to 3, LP2-1 to 4, LP3-1 to 2, and LP4-1 to 6 are patterns that emit light in different light emission modes based on the light emission control data described below, and an overview of each light emission pattern is given below. Note that the parentheses corresponding to each light emission pattern indicate the extended commands.

As shown in FIG. 13-7(A), in the "Bowling/Battle" game, the lighting pattern LP1-1 (B100) is a pattern in which the frame LEDs (frame LEDs 9L1-9L12, 9R1-9R12) and the LEDs on the game board (movable body LED 208) light up in accordance with the introduction of the reach title and the video image of the bowling showdown (see FIG. 13-10). The lighting pattern LP1-2 (B101) is a pattern in which the frame LEDs and the LEDs on the game board light up in a color based on the color of the town background when the reach title is introduced, and further in accordance with the color of the allies A-1/A-2 , in which the frame LED and the LEDs on the game board light up in accordance with the actions (attack moves, etc.) of enemies X-1/X-2 (see Figs. 13-11 (A2) and (A3)), and in lighting pattern LP1-3 (B102), the frame LED and the LEDs on the game board light up in colors based on the title introduction and the colors of the wilderness background, and further in which the frame LED and the LEDs on the game board light up in accordance with the actions (attack moves, etc.) of ally A-1 and enemies X-1/X-2 (see Figs. 13-12 (A4) and (A5)).

In the "Win/lose button presentation," lighting pattern LP2-1 (B200) is a pattern in which the frame LED and the LEDs on the game board light up in accordance with the message "Keep pressing the button to build up power!", and then the frame LED and the LEDs on the game board light up in the default white color (see Figure 13-13), lighting pattern LP2-2 (B201) is for powering up when the button is pressed (first stage), and the frame LED and the LEDs on the game board light up in "blue" (see Figure 13-13), lighting pattern LP2-3 (B202) is for powering up when the button is pressed (second stage), and the frame LED and the LEDs on the game board light up in "green" (see Figure 13-13), and lighting pattern LP2-4 (B203) is for powering up when the button is pressed (third stage), and the frame LED and the LEDs on the game board light up in "red" (see Figure 13-13). The light emission patterns LP2-2 to LP2-4 change in stages from blue to green to red (MAX) depending on the player's long press operation (the amount of fill in the gauge display).

In the "Miss Notification" mode, the light-emitting pattern LP3-1 (B300) is a pattern in which the frame LED and the LEDs on the game board emit a low-luminance white light when a "Miss" is notified in the result notification, and continues until the next variation starts even after the display screen returns to the normal background (see Figure 13-16).

In the "movable body presentation & jackpot notification" lighting pattern LP3-2 (B000), when a "jackpot" is notified in the result notification, the frame LED and the LED on the game board light up in a color that matches the background during the movable body presentation in the movable body presentation (first period), and in a color that matches the background image and effect display during the movable body presentation in the movable body presentation (second period), and the frame LED and the LED on the game board light up in rainbow colors during the jackpot notification (see Figures 13-14 and 13-15). Note that the extended command (B000), unlike other extended commands, has both operation control data (setting the number of steps, speed, and time related to motor drive) for operating the movable body 32 and gradation control data for lighting the frame LED and the LED on the game board.

In addition, by making the extension command B000 a common extension command for movable body operation control and LED lighting control, it is not necessary to separate the extension commands for movable body operation control and the extension commands for LED lighting control, and therefore the program capacity for performance control can be reduced. If the extension commands used for movable body performance were divided into extension commands for movable body operation control and extension commands for LED lighting control, there is a risk that one of the extension commands will be missed due to a malfunction, but by sharing them, it is possible to perform movable body performances optimally.

In addition, by controlling the movement of the moving body and the lighting of the LEDs with a single extended command rather than separating the extended commands for "moving body performance" and "jackpot notification", it is no longer necessary to separate the extended commands according to the performance, and the program capacity for performance control can be reduced. If the extended commands for "moving body performance" and "jackpot notification" were separate, there would be a risk that one of the extended commands would be missed due to a malfunction, but by sharing them, it is possible to optimally perform "moving body performance" and "jackpot notification".

In "redraw variation/planned ball addition," lighting pattern LP4-1 (BA00) is a pattern in which the frame LED and the LEDs on the game board light up in accordance with the moving image in the background (round and round) (see Figure 13-17 (F1)), and lighting pattern LP4-4 (BB00) is a pattern in which the frame LED and the KED on the game board light up in a color based on the color of the space background, and the frame LED and the LEDs on the game board light up in accordance with the actions of ally A-1 (such as an attacking move) (see Figure 13-18).

In the "Redraw Result/Scheduled Ball Release Notification", the light-emitting pattern LP4-2 (BA01) is a pattern in which the frame LED and the LEDs on the game board light up when an even number symbol combination (e.g., 666, etc.) is displayed (see FIG. 13-17 (F2)), the light-emitting pattern LP4-3 (BA02) is a pattern in which the frame LED and the LEDs on the game board light up with a higher brightness and a faster gradation cycle than the light-emitting pattern LP4-2 when an odd number symbol combination (e.g., 333, etc.) is displayed (see FIG. 13-17 (F3)), and the light-emitting pattern LP4-5 (BB01) is for the scheduled ball release notification "750", The frame LED and the LED on the game board light up in accordance with the display of "750", and until "750" is displayed, this is a pattern in which the same gradation control data as "1500" is used (see Figure 13-19 (G1-3) to (G3)). The light-emitting pattern LP4-6 (BB02) is for the expected ball release notification "1500", and the frame LED and the LED on the game board light up in accordance with the display of "1500" with a higher brightness and a faster gradation cycle than when "750" is displayed, and until "1500" is displayed, this is a pattern in which the same gradation control data as "750" is used (see Figure 13-19 (G1-4) to (G4)).

In addition, during the execution of SP reach performances A to E, in the later period after the movable body performance, it is possible to execute a jackpot confirmation notification as a later period performance, and in the jackpot confirmation notification, the light emission pattern of the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12, 9R1 to 9R12 and the movable body LED 208 is common (for example, light emission pattern LP3-2) regardless of the type of SP reach performances A to E, so that the jackpot confirmation notification is executed with a common light emission pattern regardless of the type of SP reach performances A to E, further reducing manufacturing costs.

The light emission pattern may be different depending on the type of SP reach performance A to E. For example, the light emission pattern LP3-1 corresponding to the jackpot confirmation notification of SP reach performance A may be the rainbow lighting pattern (smooth rainbow lighting) shown in FIG. 13-21, the light emission pattern LP3-2 corresponding to the jackpot confirmation notification of SP reach performance B and C may be the rainbow blinking pattern (flash rainbow lighting) shown in FIG. 13-22, and the light emission pattern LP3-3 corresponding to the jackpot confirmation notification of SP reach performance D and E may change from the rainbow blinking pattern (flash rainbow lighting) shown in FIG. 13-22 to the rainbow lighting pattern (smooth rainbow lighting) shown in FIG. 13-21.

In addition, the lighting patterns of the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1-9L12 and 9R1-9R12 in the planned ball output addition part of post-performance B are common to SP reach performance D and SP reach performance E (lighting pattern LP4-4), so the lighting patterns can also be standardized, further reducing manufacturing costs.

In addition, the light emission patterns (light emission patterns LP4-5, LP4-6) of the movable body LED 208 and frame LEDs 9L1-9L12, 9R1-9R12 in the planned ball release notification part of post-performance B corresponding to SP reach performance D and SP reach performance E are the same, while the light emission patterns (light emission patterns LP4-2, LP4-3) of the movable body LED 208 and frame LEDs 9L1-9L12, 9R1-9R12 in post-performance A corresponding to SP reach performance A are different from the light emission patterns (light emission patterns LP4-5, LP4-6) of the movable body LED 208 and frame LEDs 9L1-9L12, 9R1-9R12 in post-performance B corresponding to SP reach performance D and SP reach performance E. This further reduces manufacturing costs, and by executing post-performance A with a different light emission pattern, the performance effect of the post-performance can be enhanced.

In this embodiment, the illumination pattern during the execution period of the movable body effect is the same illumination pattern LP3-2 even when the "movable body effect" is executed at any timing when the operation of the push button 31B is detected during the effective operation period in which the "win/lose button effect" is executed, or when the effective operation period ends without the operation of the push button 31B being detected. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12 and 9R1 to 9R12 may be made to illuminate in different illumination patterns depending on the timing when the operation of the push button 31B is detected during the effective operation period in which the "win/lose button effect" is executed. In this way, the illumination state can be changed depending on the timing of the player's operation, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

As shown in FIG. 13-6 (B), the LED lighting pattern in the SP reach performance is shared between SP reach performances B and C, with lighting pattern LP1-2 being used in common. For example, SP reach performance B uses lighting pattern LP1-2-1 (B200: city background color + image color of enemy character X-1, lights up in accordance with the action) and SP reach C uses lighting pattern LP1-2-2 (B200: city background color + image color of enemy character X-2, lights up in accordance with the action). By using the same brightness data for part of the LED lighting pattern (city background color part) for SP reach performances B and C to reduce development costs, while using dedicated brightness data for the parts relating to enemy characters X-1 and X-2, it is possible to create a difference in appearance at a minimum cost.

SP Reach performances D and E share the same lighting pattern LP1-3, but for example, SP Reach performance D uses lighting pattern LP1-3-1 (B300: wilderness background color + enemy character X-1's image color, lights up in accordance with the action) and SP Reach E uses lighting pattern LP1-3-2 (B300: wilderness background color + enemy character X-2's image color, lights up in accordance with the action). By using the same brightness data for part of the LED lighting patterns for SP Reach performances D and E (town background color part) to keep development costs down, while using dedicated brightness data for the parts related to enemy characters X-1 and X-2, it is possible to create a difference in appearance at the lowest possible cost.

In addition, one of the SP reach performances B and C in the low base state and the SP reach performances D and E in the high base state (for example, SP reach performances D and E) may be a common lighting pattern, and the other (for example, SP reach performances B and C) may be a different lighting pattern. By doing this, it is possible to reduce the manufacturing costs of one while optimally showing the difference in the performances in the other.

(Gradation control data)
Here, we will briefly explain the control data for realizing the light emission performance. Figure 13-21 is a diagram for explaining a data table for lighting the frame LED in a lighting pattern of smooth rainbow light emission. Figure 13-22 is a diagram for explaining a data table for lighting the frame LED in a lighting pattern of flash rainbow light emission.

As shown in FIG. 13-21, the "RGB" data output to each LED in the frame LED is sparsely specified with various brightness data corresponding to seven colors (rainbow colors) at 40 msec intervals. The performance control CPU 120 controls the lamps based on a data table for smooth rainbow light emission, causing the frame lamps to light up smoothly in the colors of the rainbow.

As shown in FIG. 13-22, the "RGB" data output to each LED included in the frame LED is specified as brightness data corresponding to a 20 msec off period between various brightness data corresponding to seven colors (rainbow colors) at 30 msec intervals. The performance control CPU 120 controls the lamps based on a data table of flash rainbow light emission, causing the frame lamps to light up intensely in rainbow colors.

The ROM 121 of the performance control board 12 stores a light emission control table that the performance control CPU 120 uses to control the light emission of each LED. The light emission control table defines, for example, the correspondence between light emission patterns (light emission patterns LP1-1 to 2, LP2-1, LP3-1 to 3, LP4-1 to 4, etc.), driver IDs, output terminal numbers, electrical components, and light emission control generation data.

For example, the driver ID associated with the light emission pattern stores an ID as identification information for identifying the light emitter driver, the output terminal number stores the number of the light emitter driver output terminal, the electrical component stores the light emitter driver and the electrical component corresponding to the output terminal number (e.g., frame LEDs 9L1-9L12, 9R1-9R12, movable body LED 208, etc.), and the light emission control generation data stores data for controlling a serial-parallel conversion circuit applied to the light emitter driver, and data used to generate light emission control data based on a control data format.

Each light emission control generation data includes, for example, a data name, a format type, an address, a data transmission period, a unit light emission time, a light emission control period, and format data. For example, the data name stores the data name of the format generation data corresponding to the light emission pattern of the light emission control table, the format type stores identification information ("basic" or "extended") indicating which format is to be applied between the basic format (EX = 0) and the extended format (EX = 1), the address stores an address to be set in the serial-parallel conversion circuit to be applied to the light emitter driver, the data transmission period stores the period for transmitting light emission control data from the performance control board 12 to the light emitter driver of the lamp board 14, and the unit light emission time stores the unit time for causing the LED 9 corresponding to the light emitter driver to emit light. In this embodiment, the data transmission period is described as 10 ms (milliseconds).

The light emission control period stores the time that is the control unit for one period of light emission (hereinafter, this period will be referred to as the "light emission control period"). This light emission control period differs depending on the light emission type. Specifically, if the light emission type is "continuous" or "blinking", a time such as "100 ms" can be set, and if the light emission type is "switching" (such as light emission of a special light color (rainbow color) with multiple color changes), a time such as "1800 ms" can be set.

The format data stores time-series Q data to be included in the light emission control data by applying the format of the format type. Specifically, the format data defines a correspondence between the light emission sequence and the Q data corresponding to the RGB values corresponding to the light emission sequence.

In this embodiment, the light emission of the frame LEDs 9L1-9L12 and 9R1-9R12 is controlled by Q data (color hexadecimal, RGB color value) expressed in hexadecimal. In color hexadecimal, RGB is expressed as two digits each for a total of six hexadecimal digits (0-F) to represent "16 x 16 = 256 gradations." However, in this specification, the two digits for each of RGB are the same value, and the notation is abbreviated to three digits, with one digit for each of RGB. For simplicity, the notation "0x" that represents hexadecimal is omitted in the illustrations and explanations.

The Q data includes Q data for group 1, Q data for group 2, and Q data for group 3, which are output to the serial-parallel conversion circuit that constitutes the light emitter driver corresponding to the address. The Q data corresponding to each group stores the RGB values to be output from the four output terminals Q included in that group.

A more specific explanation will be given. For example, if the data transmission cycle is "10 ms", it is stipulated that data is transmitted from the performance control board 12 to the light emitter driver every 10 ms. Also, if the unit light emission time is "100 ms", it is stipulated that the target LED emits light for a unit light emission time of 100 ms. Also, if the light emission control cycle is "100 ms", the light emission type of the light emission pattern is "continuous", and in order to cause continuous light emission of a specific color, the same time as the unit light emission time is stipulated as the light emission control cycle.

For example, in the format data, the light emission sequence is set to "1" through "N," and if the Q data (RGB values) for each group is set to "0, 0, F" for each of the light emission sequences "1" through "N," then the R and G values of the Q data are set to "0," and the B value is set to "F" for all light emission sequences, achieving continuous blue light emission.

Next, we will explain the control data for controlling the gradation of the LED to achieve light emission by mixing colors. The Q data (RGB values) in the gradation control data explained here can be directly applied to the Q data of the format data included in the light emission control generation data described above.

Figure 13-22 shows an example of gradation control data, which is control data for performing gradation control to achieve rainbow-colored blinking in frame LEDs 9L1-9L12 (corresponding to flash rainbow light emission, light emission pattern LP3-2, etc.). Note that the gradation control data for frame LEDs 9R1-9R12 is not shown because it is the same as frame LEDs 9L1-9L12. In this gradation control data, the left column shows the switching unit light emission time Δtn, and the right column shows the Q data (RGB values) corresponding to each group (group 1 (9L1), group 2 (9L2), group 3 (9L3), group 4 (9L4), ...) expressed in hexadecimal.

In addition, in the light emission sequence 2 of the gradation control data shown in Figure 13-22, the switching unit light emission time Δtn is 20 ms, and the Q data (RGB values) of groups 1 to 12 (9L1 to 9L12) is set to "0, 0, 0", thereby turning off the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12.

In addition, in the light emission sequence 1 of the gradation control data shown in FIG. 13-22, the switching unit light emission time Δtn is 30 ms, and the Q data (RGB values) of groups 1 and 2 are "0, 4, F", the Q data (RGB values) of group 3 is "0, 8, F", the Q data (RGB values) of group 4 is "0, C, F", the Q data (RGB values) of group 5 is "0, F, D", the Q data (RGB values) of group 6 is "0, F, 9", and the Q data (RGB values) of group 7 is "0". , F, 5", the Q data (RGB values) of group 8 is "0, F, 1", the Q data (RGB values) of group 9 is "2, F, 0", the Q data (RGB values) of group 10 is "6, F, 0", the Q data (RGB values) of group 11 is "A, F, 0", and the Q data (RGB values) of group 12 is "F, F, 0", thereby achieving emission of different emission colors (different from the emission color of emission order 3) from frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12.

In this way, by controlling the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12 to switch between multiple colors in sequence over a short switching unit light emission time Δts, and by interposing control to turn off the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12, the colors can be visually perceived as flashing in rainbow colors by humans. Note that the interposing mode is not limited to turning off the lights, and can be, for example, white, which does not constitute a rainbow color. When emitting white light, low luminance RGB values such as "1, 1, 1" can be set so as not to impede the recognition of the colors that constitute the rainbow.

Figure 13-21 illustrates an example of gradation control data, which is control data for performing gradation control to achieve rainbow lighting of frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12 (corresponding to smooth rainbow emission, emission pattern LP3-1, etc.).

Unlike the gradation control data shown in FIG. 13-21, the gradation control data shown in FIG. 13-21 does not include a control to turn off the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12. This allows the human eye to visually perceive the lights as if they were lit in rainbow colors. In the light emission sequence 1 of the gradation control data, the switching unit light emission time Δtn is 40 ms, and the same light emission colors as those of the light emission sequence 2 of the gradation control data are achieved. Also, with the gradation control data, the light emission colors emitted by the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12 are controlled to be switched between multiple colors in sequence in the short switching unit light emission time Δts, allowing the human eye to visually perceive the lights as if they were lit in rainbow colors.

Next, as shown in Figure 13-6 (C), the output patterns of background music and sound effects in SP reach performances A to E will be explained. Furthermore, the various sound patterns explained below differ from other sound patterns in at least one of multiple elements such as volume, sound quality, rhythm, tempo, and music, and each sound pattern can be modified in various ways.

During the execution period (ta2 to ta3) of the bowling showdown or battle showdown in the SP reach performance, in SP reach performance A, background music and sound effects are output in sound pattern BP1-1, in SP reach performance B, background music and sound effects are output in sound pattern BP1-2, in SP reach performance C, background music and sound effects are output in sound pattern BP1-3, in SP reach performance D, background music and sound effects are output in sound pattern BP1-4, and in SP reach performance E, background music and sound effects are output in sound pattern BP1-5.

In addition, during the execution period of the "Win/Loss Button Presentation" in the SP Reach Presentation, common sound patterns BP2-1 to BP2-4 are output for SP Reach Presentations A to E. Note that one of sound patterns BP2-2 to BP2-4 is selected based on the variable display result, with the expected results increasing in the order of sound patterns BP2-2, BP2-3, and BP2-4.

In addition, during the execution period of the "moving body performance" and "jackpot notification" in the SP reach performance, background music and sound effects are output in sound patterns BP0-1 to BP3-3 in the SP reach performances A to E. In addition, during the execution period of the "miss notification" in the SP reach performance, the common sound patterns BP3-1 to BP3-3 are lit up in the SP reach performances A to E.

In addition, in the re-drawing variation part in post-performance A and the planned ball addition part in post-performance B (ta5 to ta6), sound pattern BP4-1 is output in SP reach performances A to C, and background music and sound effects are output in sound pattern BP4-4 in SP reach performances D and E.

In addition, in the re-draw result part in post-performance A and the planned ball release notification part in post-performance B (ta6 to ta7), background music and sound effects are output using sound pattern BP4-2 or sound pattern BP4-3 in SP reach performances A to C, and background music and sound effects are output using sound pattern BP4-5 or sound pattern BP4-6 in SP reach performances D and E.

The above sound patterns BP1-1 to 4, BP2-1 to 4, BP0-1 to 3, BP3-1 to 3, and BP4-1 to 4 are patterns that output sounds in different ways based on the sound control data, and an overview of each sound pattern is provided below.

As shown in Figure 13-7 (B), in "Bowling/Battle", sound pattern BP1-1 is a pattern in which the voice when the reach title for SP reach performance A is introduced, the voice "Knock down the pins!", and the background music for SP reach performance A are output (see Figure 13-10), sound pattern BP1-2 is a pattern in which the voice when the reach title for SP reach performance B is introduced, the voice "Fight!", the voice of ally A-1 saying "It'll be decided next time!", the background music for SP reach performance B, and battle sound effects are output (see Figure 13-11 (A2)), and sound pattern BP1-3 is a pattern in which the voice when the reach title for SP reach performance C is introduced, the voice "Fight!", and the voice of ally A-1 saying "It'll be decided next time!" sound pattern BP1-4 is a pattern in which the voice of ally A-2 at the introduction of the reach title for SP reach performance D, the voice of ally A-1 saying "Fight!", the BGM for SP reach performance D, and battle sound effects are output (see FIG. 13-12 (A4)), and sound pattern BP1-5 is a pattern in which the voice of ally A-2 at the introduction of the reach title for SP reach performance E, the voice of ally A-1 saying "Fight!", the BGM for SP reach performance E, and battle sound effects are output (see FIG. 13-12 (A5)).

In the "win/lose button effect," sound pattern BP2-1 is a pattern in which the voice "keep pressing the button to build up power" and a sound effect of power level 0 are output (see Figure 13-13), sound pattern BP2-2 is a pattern in which a sound effect of power level 1 is output, sound pattern BP2-3 is a pattern in which a sound effect of power level 2 is output, and sound pattern BP2-4 is a pattern in which the voice of power level 3 (MAX) and a sound effect of power level 3 (MAX) are output.

In the "miss notification," sound pattern BP3-1 is a pattern in which a sound effect of failure is output (see FIG. 13-16 (H1)), sound pattern BP3-2 is a pattern in which a defeat (unfortunate) voice of ally A-1 and background music for a battle defeat are output (see FIG. 13-16 (H2) (H4) (H5)), and sound pattern BP3-3 is a pattern in which a defeat (unfortunate) voice of ally A-2 and background music for a battle defeat are output (see FIG. 13-16 (H3)).

In the "moving object effect & big win notification", sound pattern BP0-1 is a pattern in which the sound effects of the moving object effect, the sound effects of success, and the background music of success are output (see FIG. 13-15 (E1)), sound pattern BP0-2 is a pattern in which the sound effects of the moving object effect, the victory voice of ally A-1, and the background music of battle victory are output (see FIG. 13-15 (E2) (E4) (E5)), and sound pattern BP0-3 is a pattern in which the sound effects of the moving object effect, the victory voice of ally A-2, and the background music of battle victory are output (see FIG. 13-15 (E3)).

In "redraw variation/planned ball output addition," sound pattern BP4-1 is a pattern in which the background music for the redraw variation is output (see Figure 13-17 (F1)), and sound pattern BP4-4 is a pattern in which the background music for the planned ball output addition, the sound effect (attack) for the planned ball output addition, teammate A-1's voice for the planned ball output addition, and the voice "Push!" are output (see Figure 13-18).

In the "redraw result/planned ball release notification", sound pattern BP4-2 is a pattern in which the sound effect for even-numbered symbols and background music for the redraw result are output (see FIG. 13-17 (F2)), sound pattern BP4-3 is a pattern in which the sound effect for odd-numbered symbols and background music for the redraw result are output (see FIG. 13-17 (F3)), sound pattern BP4-5 is a pattern in which background music for the planned ball release notification and the sound effect of 750 are output (see FIG. 13-19 (G1-3) to (G3)), and sound pattern BP4-6 is a pattern in which background music for the planned ball release notification, the sound effect of 1500, and the voice of MAX are output (see FIG. 13-19 (G1-4) to (G4)).

In addition, the sound patterns during the execution period of the movable body performance are the same for all types of SP reach performances A to E (sound patterns BP0-1 to BP3), which further reduces manufacturing costs.

In this embodiment, the sound pattern during the execution period of the movable body effect is the same sound patterns BP2-1 to BP2-4 even when the "movable body effect" is executed at any timing when operation of the push button 31B is detected during the effective operation period in which the "win/lose button effect" is executed, or when the effective operation period ends without detection of operation of the push button 31B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and sound effects may be output in different sound patterns depending on the timing when operation of the push button 31B is detected during the effective operation period in which the "win/lose button effect" is executed. In this way, it becomes possible to change the sound effects depending on the timing of the player's operation, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

(SP Reach performance flow A to E)
Next, the flow of the SP reach effects A to E will be described with reference to Fig. 13-8. Fig. 13-8 is a tree diagram showing the flow of the SP reach effects A to E.

As shown in FIG. 13-8, in the case of SP Reach α, β, and γ, when the SP Reach performance develops from the N Reach performance, in the case of SP Reach performance A, the start image of bowling is displayed as shown in (A1), in the case of SP Reach performance B, the start image of battle A between ally character A-1 and enemy character X-1 is displayed as shown in (A2), in the case of SP Reach performance C, the start image of battle A between ally character A-2 and enemy character X-2 is displayed as shown in (A3), in the case of SP Reach performance D, the start image of battle B between ally character A-1 and enemy character X-1 is displayed as shown in (A4), and in the case of SP Reach performance E, the start image of battle B between ally character A-1 and enemy character X-2 is displayed as shown in (A5). In this way, the performance style of the first half in each of the SP Reach performances A to E is different.

Then, at a predetermined timing towards the end of the SP reach performance, the win/lose button performance begins. Specifically, as shown in (B1), a first operation prompting performance is started to prompt the player to press and hold the push button 31B, and then, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the first operation prompting performance, a second operation prompting performance is started to prompt the player to release the long press of the push button 31B, as shown in (B2). In this way, the performance format of the win/lose button performance is the same for SP reach performances A to E.

Next, if the variable display result is a jackpot, an image showing the final throw in bowling or the final blow in battle is displayed as shown in (C) when the release operation of the long press of push button 31B is detected during the effective operation period of the hit/miss button presentation, or when the effective operation period has elapsed without the release operation of the long press of push button 31B being detected.

Next, in the case of SP reach performance A, as shown in (D1), the movable body 32 falls from the origin position to the performance position and an image is displayed indicating that the ball has hit the pin; in the case of SP reach performance B, as shown in (D2), the movable body 32 falls from the origin position to the performance position and an image is displayed indicating that enemy character X-1 has been attacked; in the case of SP reach performance C, as shown in (D3), the movable body 32 falls from the origin position to the performance position and an image is displayed indicating that enemy character X-2 has been attacked; in the case of SP reach performance D, as shown in (D4), the movable body 32 falls from the origin position to the performance position and an image is displayed indicating that enemy character X-1 has been attacked; and in the case of SP reach performance E, as shown in (D5), the movable body 32 falls from the origin position to the performance position and an image is displayed indicating that enemy character X-2 has been attacked. In this way, the presentation style of the movable body presentation differs between SP reach presentation A, SP reach presentation B and D, and SP reach presentation C and E.

Next, in the case of SP reach performance A, as shown in (E1), a result image indicating that the pins have fallen is displayed, in the case of SP reach performance B, as shown in (E2), a result image indicating that battle A has been won is displayed, in the case of SP reach performance C, as shown in (E3), a result image indicating that battle A has been won is displayed, in the case of SP reach performance D, as shown in (E4), and in the case of SP reach performance E, as shown in (E5), a result image indicating that battle A has been won is displayed. Note that the presentation mode of the result announcement differs for each of the SP reach performances A to E.

Next, in the case of SP reach effects A to C, post-effect A begins, and in the re-draw variable part shown in (F1), an image is displayed in which the decorative symbols that were temporarily stopped in (E1 to E3) are re-variably displayed, and then in the re-draw result part shown in (F2) and (F3), the fixed decorative symbols that will be the predetermined jackpot combination are displayed in a stopped state.

In addition, in the case of SP Reach performance D, post-performance B is started, and in the planned ball output addition part shown in (G1), an image is displayed of ally character A-1 displayed in (A4) attacking enemy character X-1 and adding up the planned balls, and in the case of SP Reach performance E, post-performance B is started, and in the planned ball output addition part shown in (G2), an image is displayed of ally character A-1 displayed in (A5) attacking enemy character X-2 and adding up the planned balls. Next, in the case of SP Reach performance D and E, the planned number of balls is displayed in the planned ball output notification part shown in (G3) and (G4).

On the other hand, if the variable display result is a miss, then at the timing when the release operation of the long press of push button 31B is detected during the effective operation period of the win/lose button effect, or at the timing when the effective operation period has elapsed without the release operation of the long press of push button 31B being detected, the images shown in (C) (D1 to D5) are not displayed, and in the case of SP reach effect A, a result image indicating a failed strike is displayed as shown in (H1), in the case of SP reach effect B, a result image indicating a loss in battle A is displayed as shown in (H2), in the case of SP reach effect C, a result image indicating a loss in battle A is displayed as shown in (H3), in the case of SP reach effect D, a result image indicating a loss in battle B is displayed as shown in (H4), and in the case of SP reach effect E, a result image indicating a loss in battle A is displayed as shown in (H5). The presentation style of the result announcement differs between SP reach presentation A, SP reach presentation B and D, and SP reach presentation C and E.

Next, in the case of SP reach effects A to E, as shown in (I1), the fixed decorative pattern of a specified reach combination that is not a jackpot combination (also called a "missed reach") is displayed.

(Examples of SP reach effects A to E)
Next, the performance operation example of the SP reach performances A to E executed by the performance control CPU 120 will be described based on FIG. 13-9 to FIG. 13-20. FIG. 13-9 is a diagram showing a performance operation example from the start of the variable display of the SP reach α, β, and γ to the development into the SP reach performance. FIG. 13-10 is a diagram showing a performance operation example of the SP reach performance A. FIG. 13-11 is a diagram showing a performance operation example of the SP reach performances B and C. FIG. 13-12 is a diagram showing a performance operation example of the SP reach performances D and E. FIG. 13-13 is a diagram showing a performance operation example of the hit/miss button performance. FIG. 13-14 is a diagram showing a performance operation example of the movable body performance. FIG. 13-15 is a diagram showing a performance operation example of the big hit notification of the SP reach performances A to E. FIG. 13-16 is a diagram showing a performance operation example of the miss notification of the SP reach performances A to E. FIG. 13-17 is a diagram showing a performance operation example of the post-event performance A. 13-18 is a diagram showing an example of a performance operation of the post-performance B. FIG. 13-19 is a diagram showing an example of a performance operation of the post-performance B.

In the following explanation, the commonly executed SP reach effects A to E will be explained together, and the different effects will be explained separately. In addition, some of the numbers (e.g. A to I) given to each frame will correspond to the numbers given to the frames shown in Figure 13-8.

As shown in FIG. 13-9 (N1), when a starting winning occurs, the variable display of the decorative symbols begins in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R based on the determination of one of the SP Reach α, β, or γ as the variable pattern.

In the following, active display area 018SG013 corresponding to active display area 069SG013 of feature part 069SG displays active display 018SG003 corresponding to active display 069SG003, first hold display area 018SG011 corresponding to first hold display area 069SG011 displays hold display 018SG001 corresponding to hold display 069SG001, and second hold display area 018SG012 corresponding to second hold display area 069SG012 displays hold display 018SG002 corresponding to hold display 069SG002.

After the variable display has started, as shown in FIG. 13-9 (N2), if the variable display mode becomes a reach mode, a normal reach performance starts as a variable display performance of the decorative symbols. As shown in FIG. 13-9 (N3), when a predetermined time has elapsed since the reach mode was entered, a decorative symbol with a number different from the decorative symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R is temporarily displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5C, and then, as shown in FIG. 13-9 (N4), the variable display of the decorative symbol display area 5C is resumed, progressing to an SP reach performance.

As shown in FIG. 13-10 (A1), when the SP reach performance A is developed, the decorative pattern displayed in the center of the display screen is reduced in size in the display area 5SR in the upper right corner of the display screen, and a reach title image 018SG01A is displayed, indicating that the SP reach performance A has begun. The reach title image 018SG01A has a title display 018SG100 (for example, SP reach performance A) indicating the type of SP reach performance, an expectation display 018SG101 (for example, the number of stars, etc.) indicating the expectation of a jackpot, and a content display 018SG102 representing bowling.

Next, as shown in FIG. 13-10 (A1-1), an image 018SG103 is displayed, indicating that pins are lined up on the bowling lane and the challenge is about to begin, and as shown in FIG. 13-10 (A1-2), an image 018SG104 is displayed of the ball hitting a pin and knocking it down, and then, as shown in FIG. 13-10 (A1-3), an image 018SG105 is displayed, indicating that the next throw will be the last one, with an image of one pin remaining on the bowling lane and the words "One left!". In addition, as a light-emitting effect, the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12, 9R1 to 9R12 are lit up based on the light-emitting pattern LP1-1, and as a sound effect, voices and background music are output from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound pattern BP1-1.

As shown in FIG. 13-11 (A2), when the SP reach performance B is developed, the decorative pattern displayed in the center of the display screen is reduced in size in the display area 5SR in the upper right corner of the display screen, and a reach title image 018SG01B is displayed indicating that the SP reach performance B is about to start. The reach title image 018SG01B has a title display 018SG100 (for example, SP reach performance B) indicating the type of SP reach performance, an expectation display 018SG101 (for example, the number of stars, etc.) indicating the expectation of a big hit, and a content display 018SG102 indicating the ally character A-1. In addition, as a light-emitting performance, the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12, 9R1 to 9R12 are lit up based on the light-emitting pattern LP1-2, and as a sound performance, voices and background music are output from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound pattern BP1-2.

Next, as shown in FIG. 13-11 (A2-1), an image 018SG202 is displayed, which has a background image 018SG201 showing a town, a character image 018SGA1 showing friendly character A-1, and a character image 018SGX1 showing enemy character X-1, indicating that a showdown is about to begin. As shown in FIG. 13-11 (A2-2), an image 018SG203 showing friendly character A-1 and enemy character X-1 fighting is displayed, and then, as shown in FIG. 13-11 (A2-3), an image 018SG204 is displayed, which has character image 018SGA1 and character image 018SGX1, indicating that the next blow will be the final blow.

As shown in FIG. 13-11 (A3), when the SP reach performance C is developed, the decorative pattern displayed in the center of the display screen is reduced in size in the display area 5SR in the upper right corner of the display screen, and a reach title image 018SG01C is displayed to indicate that the SP reach performance C is about to begin. The reach title image 018SG01C has a title display 018SG100 (e.g., SP reach performance C) indicating the type of SP reach performance, an expectation display 018SG101 (e.g., the number of stars, etc.) indicating the expectation of a big win, and a content display 018SG102 indicating the ally character A-2. In addition, as a light-emitting performance, the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12, 9R1 to 9R12 are lit up based on the light-emitting pattern LP1-2, and as a sound performance, voices and background music are output from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound pattern BP1-3.

Next, as shown in FIG. 13-11 (A3-1), an image 018SG212 is displayed, which has a background image 018SG201 showing a town, a character image 018SGA2 showing friendly character A-2, and a character image 018SGX2 showing enemy character X-2, indicating that a showdown is about to begin. As shown in FIG. 13-11 (A3-2), an image 018SG213 showing friendly character A-2 and enemy character X-2 fighting is displayed, and then, as shown in FIG. 13-11 (A3-3), an image 018SG214 is displayed, which has character image 018SGA2 and character image 018SGX2, indicating that the next blow will be the final blow.

As shown in FIG. 13-12 (A4), when the SP reach performance D is developed, the decorative pattern displayed in the center of the display screen is reduced in size in the display area 5SR in the upper right corner of the display screen, and a reach title image 018SG01D is displayed to indicate that the SP reach performance D is about to begin. The reach title image 018SG01D has a title display 018SG100 (e.g., SP reach performance D) indicating the type of SP reach performance, an expectation display 018SG101 (e.g., the number of stars, etc.) indicating the expectation of a big hit, and a content display 018SG102 indicating the ally character A-1. In addition, as a light-emitting performance, the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12, 9R1 to 9R12 are lit up based on the light-emitting pattern LP1-3, and as a sound performance, voices and background music are output from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound pattern BP1-4.

Next, as shown in FIG. 13-12 (A4-1), an image 018SG222 is displayed, which has a background image 018SG221 showing a wilderness, a character image 018SGA1 showing friendly character A-1, and a character image 018SGX1 showing enemy character X-1, indicating that a showdown is about to begin. As shown in FIG. 13-12 (A4-2), an image 018SG223 showing friendly character A-1 and enemy character X-1 fighting is displayed, and then, as shown in FIG. 13-12 (A4-3), an image 018SG224 is displayed, which has character image 018SGA1 and character image 018SGX1, indicating that the next blow will be the final blow.

As shown in FIG. 13-12 (A5), when the SP reach performance E is developed, the decorative pattern displayed in the center of the display screen is reduced in size in the display area 5SR in the upper right corner of the display screen, and a reach title image 018SG01E is displayed to indicate that the SP reach performance E is about to begin. The reach title image 018SG01E has a title display 018SG100 (for example, SP reach performance E) indicating the type of SP reach performance, an expectation display 018SG101 (for example, the number of stars, etc.) indicating the expectation of a big win, and a content display 018SG102 indicating the ally character A-1. In addition, as a light-emitting performance, the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12, 9R1 to 9R12 are lit up based on the light-emitting pattern LP1-3, and as a sound performance, voices and background music are output from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound pattern BP1-5.

Next, as shown in FIG. 13-12 (A5-1), an image 018SG232 is displayed, which has a background image 018SG221 showing a wilderness, a character image 018SGA1 showing friendly character A-1, and a character image 018SGX2 showing enemy character X-2, indicating that a showdown is about to begin. As shown in FIG. 13-12 (A5-2), an image 018SG233 showing friendly character A-1 and enemy character X-2 fighting is displayed, and then, as shown in FIG. 13-12 (A5-3), an image 018SG234 is displayed, which has character image 018SGA1 and character image 018SGX2, indicating that the next blow will be the final blow.

Next, as shown in FIG. 13-13 (B1), when the win/lose button presentation starts, a button image 018SG241 that resembles the push button 31B and an operation prompting display 018SG242 such as "Keep pressing the button to build up power!" are displayed, and the operation prompting presentation that encourages the long press of the push button 31B starts. In addition, as a light-emitting presentation, the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1-9L12, 9R1-9R12 light up based on the light-emitting pattern LP2-1, and as a sound presentation, voices and background music are output from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound pattern BP2-1.

Next, as shown in FIG. 13-13 (B1-1), the operation prompt display 018SG242 switches to "Start charging!", the gauge display 018SG243 indicating the power level and the effect image 018SG244 are displayed, and when a long press operation is detected, the display state of the gauge display 018SG243 and the effect image 018SG244 changes. In addition, as a light effect, the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1-9L12, 9R1-9R12 light up based on the light emission patterns LP2-2-4, and as a sound effect, voices and background music are output from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound patterns BP2-2-4.

As shown in FIG. 13-13 (B1-2), when a long press operation is detected for a predetermined period of time, the gauge display 018SG243 becomes MAX, and the operation prompting display 018SG242 switches to "Power MAX!" and is displayed. Even when a long press operation is detected for a predetermined period of time, the gauge display 018SG243 may not become MAX depending on the variable display result. Also, the manner in which the power level changes may differ depending on the variable display result.

Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the hit/lose button presentation, as shown in FIG. 13-13 (B1-3), the operation prompting display 018SG242 switches to "Let go!", prompting the player to release the long press of the push button 31B, and the gauge display 018SG243 switches to a gauge showing the remaining valid operation period. Also, the presentation operations in FIG. 13-13 (B1) to FIG. 13-13 (B1-3) are common to SP reach presentations A to E.

In this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 13-13 (B1) to Fig. 13-13 (B1-2), an example is given of a form in which a prompt to operate to accumulate power is displayed during the win/lose button presentation, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the prompt to operate does not have to be displayed.

When the release of the long press of push button 31B is detected during the valid operation period of the hit/miss button presentation, or when the valid operation period has elapsed without the release of the long press of push button 31B being detected, if the variable display result is a hit, the movable body presentation shown in Figures 13-14 will start.

During the first period from when the movable body performance begins until a predetermined time (e.g., 1 to 3 seconds) has elapsed, the movable body 32 falls from the origin position to the performance position, and an attack image 018SG250 showing the final throw or final blow is displayed, as shown in Fig. 13-14 (C). Note that the attack image 018SG250 is made up of an object image 018SG250A that imitates the spherical operating part of the push button 31B, and an effect image 018SG250B that shows the object moving toward the back of the screen. In addition, as the movable body 32 moves from the origin position to the performance position, the movable body LED 208 and frame LEDs 9L1-9L12, 9R1-9R12 light up in a color that matches the background based on the light emission pattern LP3-2 as a light effect, sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound patterns BP0-1-3 as a sound effect, and the push button 31B vibrates due to the vibration motor 61 as a vibration effect.

As described above, during the first period of the movable body performance, a common performance is executed for SP reach performances A to E, but during the second period after the first period ends, different performances are executed for SP reach performances A to E, as follows:

As shown in FIG. 13-14 (D1), in the case of SP reach performance A, in the second period, the movable body 32 vibrates up and down at the performance position, and an impact image 018SG251 showing an object hitting something is displayed, which has an object image 018SG250A and an effect image 018SG250B showing an impact.

In the present embodiment, the impact image 018SG251 does not display the object (e.g., pins) that the object (ball) hits, but the present invention is not limited to this, and an image showing bowling pins may be displayed in the impact image 018SG251.

Also, as shown in Figures 13-14 (D2) and (D4), in the case of SP reach performance B and SP reach performance D, in the second period, the movable body 32 vibrates up and down at the performance position, and an impact image 018SG252 is displayed, which has an object image 018SG250A, an effect image 018SG250B indicating an impact, and a character image 018SGX1 indicating enemy character X1, and indicates that an attack has hit enemy character X-1.

Also, as shown in Figures 13-14 (D3) and (D5), in the case of SP reach performance C and SP reach performance E, in the second period, the movable body 32 vibrates up and down at the performance position, and an impact image 018SG253 is displayed, which has an object image 018SG250A, an effect image 018SG250B indicating an impact, and a character image 018SGX2 indicating enemy character X2, and indicates that an attack has hit enemy character X-2.

In addition, during the second period of the movable body performance shown in Figures 13-14 (D1) to (D5), common display performance, light emission performance, sound performance, and vibration performance are performed. In detail, the effect image 018SG250B is alternately displayed and hidden in response to the vibration of the movable body 32 (hide when the movable body 32 moves upward, display when it moves downward, etc.), and as a light emission effect, based on the light emission pattern LP3-2, the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12, 9R1 to 9R12 basically emit light in a light emission pattern in which orange and red light flows outward from the movable body LED 208 to the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12 and 9R1 to 9R12 in that order, in accordance with the background of the movable body and the effect image 018SG250B, and when the effect image 018SG250B is displayed, light is emitted in a light emission pattern in which it flashes intensely white, and as a sound effect, predetermined sound effects are output from the speakers 8L, 8R based on the sound patterns BP0-1 to 3, and as a vibration effect, the push button 31B vibrates due to the vibration motor 61. In addition, in Figures 13-14 (D1) to (D5), displays may be performed using a light guide plate display device.

In addition, in FIG. 13-14 (D2 to D5), the effect image 018SG250B displayed in response to the vibration of the movable body 32 is displayed in a display color that is the same as or similar to the display color of the character images 018SGX1, 018SGX2 displayed at the same time (for example, a similar color). By doing so, the relationship between the character images 018SGX1, 018SGX2 showing enemy characters and the effect image 018SG250B can be improved, thereby improving the presentation effect of the movable body presentation.

After the movable body performance ends, as shown in FIG. 13-15, a jackpot is announced. Specifically, in the case of SP Reach performance A, as shown in FIG. 13-15 (E1), a result image 018SG260A is displayed, which includes an image 018SG261 showing a fallen bowling pin, a text display 018SG262 showing "Success!", and an effect image 018SG263, and indicates that the bowling challenge has been successful, and the movable body 32 moves from the performance position to the origin position. In addition, as a light emission performance, the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12, 9R1 to 9R12 light up with smooth rainbow light emission based on the light emission pattern LP3-2, and as a sound performance, a victory voice and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound pattern BP0-1, and the vibration performance ends.

In the case of SP Reach performance B, as shown in FIG. 13-15 (E2), a character image 018SGA1 showing ally character A-1, a character image 018SGX1Z showing enemy character X-1, a text display 018SG262 showing "Victory!", and an effect image 018SG263 are displayed, and a result image 018SG260B showing that ally character A-1 has won the battle against enemy character X-1 is displayed, and the movable body 32 moves from the performance position to the origin position. In addition, as a light emission performance, the movable body LED 208 and frame LEDs 9L1-9L12, 9R1-9R12 light up with smooth rainbow light emission based on the light emission pattern LP3-2, and as a sound performance, a victory voice and sound effects are output from speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound pattern BP0-2, and the vibration performance ends. Furthermore, character image 018SGX1Z is a special image in which the defeated enemy character X-1 fades out and becomes invisible. By displaying character image 018SGX1Z in this way, the end of the series of effects can be conveniently notified.

In the case of SP reach performance C, as shown in FIG. 13-15 (E3), a character image 018SGA2 showing ally character A-2, a character image 018SGX2 showing enemy character X-2, a text display 018SG262 showing "Victory!", and an effect image 018SG263 are displayed, and a result image 018SG260C showing that ally character A-2 has won the battle against enemy character X-2 is displayed, and the movable body 32 moves from the performance position to the origin position. In addition, as a light emission performance, the movable body LED 208 and frame LEDs 9L1-9L12, 9R1-9R12 light up with smooth rainbow light emission based on the light emission pattern LP3-2, and as a sound performance, a victory voice and sound effects are output from speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound pattern BP0-3, and the vibration performance ends. Furthermore, character image 018SGX2Z is a special image in which the defeated enemy character X-2 fades out and becomes invisible. By displaying character image 018SGX2Z in this way, the end of the series of effects can be conveniently notified.

In the case of SP reach performance D, as shown in FIG. 13-15 (E4), a result image 018SG260D is displayed, which includes a character image 018SGA1 showing ally character A-1, a character image 018SGX1 showing enemy character X-1, a text display 018SG262 showing "Victory!", and an effect image 018SG263, and indicates that ally character A-1 has won the battle against enemy character X-1, and the movable body 32 moves from the performance position to the origin position. In addition, as a light emission performance, the movable body LED 208 and frame LEDs 9L1-9L12, 9R1-9R12 light up with smooth rainbow light emission based on the light emission pattern LP3-2, and as a sound performance, a victory voice and sound effects are output from speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound pattern BP0-2, and the vibration performance ends.

In the case of SP Reach E, as shown in FIG. 13-15 (E5), a character image 018SGA1 showing ally character A-1, a character image 018SGX2 showing enemy character X-2, a text display 018SG262 showing "Victory!", and an effect image 018SG263 are displayed, and a result image 018SG260E showing that ally character A-1 has won the battle against enemy character X-2 is displayed, and the movable body 32 moves from the performance position to the origin position. In addition, as a light emission performance, the movable body LED 208 and frame LEDs 9L1-9L12, 9R1-9R12 light up with smooth rainbow light emission based on the light emission pattern LP3-2, and as a sound performance, a victory voice and sound effects are output from speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound pattern BP0-2, and the vibration performance ends.

Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the display of the result images 018SG260A-018SG260E, the result images 018SG260A-018SG260E are hidden, and as shown in FIG. 13-15 (E6), a fixed decorative pattern (such as 666) that is a predetermined jackpot combination is temporarily displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and the word "jackpot" is displayed, thereby issuing a confirmed jackpot notification indicating that a jackpot has been confirmed.

On the other hand, when the release of the long press of the push button 31B is detected during the effective operation period of the win/lose button presentation shown in Figures 13-13 (B1) to 13-13 (B1-3), or when the effective operation period has elapsed without the release of the long press of the push button 31B being detected, if the variable display result is a miss, the movable body presentation is not executed, and a miss confirmation notification is executed to indicate that a miss has been confirmed, as shown in Figure 13-16.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13-16 (H1), in the case of SP reach performance A, the movable body 32 remains at the origin position without moving, and a result image 018SG270A is displayed that has an image 018SG271 showing the bowling pins that remain unfallen and a text display 018SG272 showing "Failed...", indicating that the bowling challenge has failed. In addition, as a light emission performance, the movable body LED 208 and frame LEDs 9L1-9L12, 9R1-9R12 light up in low-luminance white based on the light emission pattern LP3-1, and as a sound effect, a sound effect of failure is output from the speakers 8L, 8R based on the sound pattern BP3-1, and the vibration performance ends.

In the case of SP Reach performance B and SP Reach performance D, as shown in FIG. 13-16 (H2) (H4), the movable body 32 is maintained at the origin position without moving, and a result image 018SG270B is displayed, which has a character image 018SGA1 showing the ally character A-1, a character image 018SGX1 showing the enemy character X-1, and a text display 018SG262 showing "Defeat...", and indicates that the ally character A-1 has been defeated in the battle against the enemy character X-1. In addition, as a light emission performance, the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1-9L12, 9R1-9R12 light up in a low-luminance white color based on the light emission pattern LP3-1, and as a sound effect, a sound effect of failure is output from the speakers 8L, 8R based on the sound pattern BP3-2, and the vibration performance ends.

In the case of SP reach performance C, as shown in FIG. 13-16 (H3), the movable body 32 remains at the origin position without moving, and a result image 018SG270C is displayed, which has a character image 018SGA2 representing ally character A-2, a character image 018SGX2 representing enemy character X-2, and a text display 018SG262 showing "Defeat...", and indicates that ally character A-2 has been defeated in the battle against enemy character X-2. In addition, as a light emission performance, the movable body LED 208 and frame LEDs 9L1-9L12, 9R1-9R12 light up in low-luminance white based on the light emission pattern LP3-1, and as a sound effect, a sound effect of failure is output from speakers 8L, 8R based on the sound pattern BP3-3, and the vibration performance ends.

In the case of SP reach effect E, as shown in FIG. 13-16 (H5), the movable body 32 remains at the origin position without moving, and a result image 018SG270E is displayed, which has a character image 018SGA1 showing the ally character A-1, a character image 018SGX2 showing the enemy character X-2, and a text display 018SG262 showing "Defeat...", and indicates that the ally character A-1 has been defeated in the battle against the enemy character X-2. In addition, as a light emission effect, the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1-9L12, 9R1-9R12 light up in a low-luminance white color based on the light emission pattern LP3-1, and as a sound effect, a sound effect of failure is output from the speakers 8L, 8R based on the sound pattern BP3-2, and the vibration effect ends.

Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the display of the result images 018SG270A-018SG270E, the result images 018SG270A-018SG270E are no longer displayed, and as shown in FIG. 13-16 (H6), a confirmed decorative pattern (such as 676) of a predetermined reach combination (also called a "missed reach") that is not a jackpot combination is statically displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, thereby issuing a confirmed miss notification indicating that a miss has been confirmed.

Next, if a jackpot confirmation notification is executed in SP reach effects A to C, the post-event effect A shown in Figure 13-17 will be executed.

Specifically, after the determined decorative symbols (such as 666) that are a predetermined jackpot combination are temporarily displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the jackpot confirmation notification, the decorative symbols are re-variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the re-lottery variation part shown in FIG. 13-17 (F1). In addition, as a light emission effect, the movable body LED 208 and frame LEDs 9L1-9L12, 9R1-9R12 are lit up based on the light emission pattern LP4-1, and as a sound effect, background music is output from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound pattern BP4-1.

In the re-draw result part shown in FIG. 13-17 (F2), if the jackpot type is jackpot A (non-probable jackpot), when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the re-variable display, a combination of even numbers (such as 666) is displayed as a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined jackpot combination, and the variable display ends. In addition, as a light-emitting effect, the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1-9L12, 9R1-9R12 are lit up based on the light-emitting pattern LP4-2, and as a sound effect, BGM is output from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound pattern BP4-2.

In addition, in the re-draw result part shown in FIG. 13-17 (F3), if the jackpot type is jackpot B (probable win), when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the re-variable display, a combination of odd numbers (such as 333) is displayed as a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined jackpot combination, and the variable display ends. In addition, as a light-emitting effect, the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12, 9R1 to 9R12 are lit up based on the light-emitting pattern LP4-3, and as a sound effect, background music is output from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound pattern BP4-3.

Next, if a jackpot confirmation notification is executed in SP reach performances D and E, the post-performance B shown in Figure 13-18 is executed.

Specifically, in the big win confirmation notification, after the fixed decorative pattern (such as 666) that is a predetermined big win combination is temporarily displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the planned ball output addition part shown in FIG. 13-18 (G1-1) displays a background image 018SG280 representing space, a character image 018SGA1 representing the ally character A-1, and a planned ball output counter display 018SG281 representing the planned ball output number that will be awarded in the big win game state that displays the planned ball output number, and the post-event performance B begins. In addition, as a light-emitting performance, the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12, 9R1 to 9R12 are lit up based on the light-emitting pattern LP4-4, and as a sound performance, BGM is output from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound pattern BP4-4.

Next, in the case of SP reach performance D, as shown in FIG. 13-18 (G1), a character image 018SGA1 showing ally character A-1 and a character image 018SGX1 showing enemy character X-1 are displayed, an image of ally character A-1 attacking enemy character X-1 is displayed, and an additional ball count display 018SG282 (e.g., "+50") is displayed in response to the attack, and the displayed planned number of balls is added to the counter value displayed on the planned number of balls counter display 018SG281.

In the case of SP reach performance E, as shown in FIG. 13-18 (G2), a character image 018SGA1 showing ally character A-1 and a character image 018SGX2 showing enemy character X-2 are displayed, an image of ally character A-1 attacking enemy character X-2 is displayed, and an additional ball count display 018SG282 (e.g., "+50") is displayed in response to the attack, and the displayed planned number of balls is added to the counter value displayed on the planned number of balls counter display 018SG281.

Then, as shown in FIG. 13-18 (G1-2), when the counter value displayed on the planned ball count counter display 018SG281 reaches a predetermined value (e.g., "300"), a button image 018SG283 that resembles the push button 31B, an operation prompt display 018SG284 such as "Press!!", and a gauge display 018SG285 showing the remaining valid operation period are displayed, and an operation prompt display that encourages a single press of the push button 31B is executed.

Next, in the case of SP Reach performance D, as shown in FIG. 13-19 (G1-3), when the pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected before the specified operation valid period has elapsed, or when the operation valid period has elapsed without the pressing operation being detected, the character image 018SGA1 and the character image 018SGX1 are displayed, and the friendly character A-1 attacks the enemy character X-1, while the counter value of the expected ball number counter display 018SG281 is variably displayed. In addition, as a light-emitting performance, the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12, 9R1 to 9R12 are lit up based on the light-emitting pattern LP4-5, and as a sound performance, background music and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound pattern BP4-5.

On the other hand, in the case of SP Reach performance E, as shown in FIG. 13-19 (G1-4), when the pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected before the specified operation valid period has elapsed, or when the operation valid period has elapsed without the pressing operation being detected, the character image 018SGA1 and the character image 018SGX2 are displayed, and the friendly character A-1 attacks the enemy character X-2, while the counter value of the expected number of balls to be played counter display 018SG281 is variably displayed. In addition, as a light-emitting performance, the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12, 9R1 to 9R12 are lit up based on the light-emitting pattern LP4-6, and as a sound performance, background music, sound effects, and voices are output from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound pattern BP4-6.

Then, as shown in FIG. 13-19 (G1-5), a character image 018SGA1 and a special image 018SGXZ in which the attacked enemy character X-2 disappears and becomes a star after being blown away are displayed, and a planned ball number counter display 018SG281 is enlarged and displayed in the center of the display screen, and a predetermined counter value (for example, "750", which is the planned number of balls that can be obtained in the case of a "6R jackpot") is displayed frozen.

As shown in Figure 13-19 (G3), in the case of a jackpot B (6R jackpot), the counter value displayed on the planned ball count counter display 018SG281 is not updated and the game is controlled to the jackpot game state.

Also, as shown in FIG. 13-19 (G4), in the case of a jackpot C (10R jackpot), the counter value displayed on the expected ball count counter display 018SG281 is updated to a predetermined counter value (for example, "1500"), and then the game is controlled to the jackpot game state.

(SP reach performance type determination table)
Next, the SP reach performance type determination table used in determining the SP reach performance type in the SP reach performance type determination process executed by the performance control CPU 120 when the determined variation pattern is the SP reach variation pattern in the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the performance control process shown in Fig. 7 will be described. Fig. 13-20 shows (A) the SP reach performance type determination table A, (B) the SP reach performance type determination table B, and (C) the SP reach performance type determination table C.

In the SP reach performance type determination process, for example, a random number (0 to 99) for determining the SP reach performance type is extracted, and the SP reach performance type is determined using one of the SP reach performance type determination tables A to C shown in Figure 13-20.

In the SP reach performance type determination table, as shown in Figures 13-20 (A) to (C), different judgment values are assigned to each of the SP reach performance types for "jackpot C (10R)", "jackpot B (6R)", "jackpot A (6R)", and "miss", so that the number of judgment values shown in Figures 13-20 (A) to (C) is the number.

When the fluctuation pattern is SP Reach α, the SP Reach performance type determination table A shown in Figure 13-20 (A) is used. Specifically, in the case of "jackpot B (6R)", 100 judgment values are assigned to "pattern PA-1". In the case of "jackpot A (6R)", 100 judgment values are assigned to "pattern PA-1". In the case of "miss", 100 judgment values are assigned to "pattern PA-2".

When the fluctuation pattern is SP Reach β, the SP Reach performance type determination table B shown in FIG. 13-20 (B) is used. Specifically, in the case of "Big Hit B (6R)", 30 judgment values are assigned to "Pattern PB-1", and 70 judgment values are assigned to "Pattern PC-1". In the case of "Big Hit A (6R)", 70 judgment values are assigned to "Pattern PB-1", and 30 judgment values are assigned to "Pattern PC-1". In the case of "Miss", 70 judgment values are assigned to "Pattern PB-2", and 30 judgment values are assigned to "Pattern PC-2".

In other words, when the SP Reach β jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined in a low base state, if the jackpot type is "Jackpot B (6R)," which is more advantageous to the player than "Jackpot A (6R)," SP Reach presentation C is determined at a higher rate than SP Reach presentation B.

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is SP Reach γ, the SP Reach performance type determination table C shown in FIG. 13-20 (C) is used. Specifically, in the case of "jackpot C (10R)", 40 judgment values are assigned to "pattern PD-1", and 60 judgment values are assigned to "pattern PE-1". In the case of "jackpot B (6R)", 60 judgment values are assigned to "pattern PD-1", and 40 judgment values are assigned to "pattern PE-1". In the case of "miss", 60 judgment values are assigned to "pattern PD-2", and 40 judgment values are assigned to "pattern PE-2".

In other words, when the SP Reach γ jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined in a high base state, if the jackpot type is "jackpot C (10R)," which is more advantageous to the player than "jackpot B (6R)," SP Reach performance E is determined at a higher rate than SP Reach performance D.

(Action and Effects)
As described above, the performance control CPU 120 can execute a first specific performance (e.g., SP reach performance B) that displays the enemy character X-1 and notifies whether or not the game state is controlled to a jackpot game state using the enemy character X-1, and a second specific performance (e.g., SP reach performance A) that notifies whether or not the game state is controlled to a jackpot game state without displaying an enemy character, and when a jackpot is notified in the SP reach performance, it can execute a "movable body performance" as a special performance during the execution period of the SP reach performance, and the execution of the movable body performance in the SP reach performance B can be executed. During this period, a character image 018SGX1 is displayed together with an effect image 018SG250B related to the movement of the movable body 32, and during the period in which the movable body performance in SP reach performance A is executed, an effect image 018SG250B in a manner common to SP reach performance B is displayed while the character image 018SGX1 is not displayed, and the lighting pattern of the movable body LED 208 in the movable body performance is lighting pattern LP3-2 which is common to both the case in which the movable body performance is executed in SP reach performance B and the case in which the movable body performance is executed in SP reach performance A.

By doing this, the operation mode of the movable body 32 in the movable body performance and the light emission mode of the movable body LED 208 are made common between SP reach performance B, in which an enemy character is displayed, and SP reach performance A, in which an enemy character is not displayed, thereby reducing manufacturing costs, while increasing the correlation between the SP reach performance and the movable body performance depending on whether or not an enemy character is displayed during the execution period of the movable body performance, thereby improving the performance effect.

More specifically, in the case of SP reach performance B and SP reach performance A, which have different performance modes, the execution timing and the operation mode of the movable body 32 for the movable body performance performed during the SP reach performance are common, while the display mode for the effect image 018SG250B corresponds to each SP reach performance, thereby preventing the flow of the SP reach performance from being interrupted by the movable body performance.

In this embodiment, an example is given in which SP reach performance B is applied as the first specific performance, but the present invention is not limited to this, and can also be applied to any of SP reach performances C to E.

The period during which the movable body performance is performed includes a first period and a second period following the first period, and while the performance mode in the first period is common to SP reach performances B to E and SP reach performance A (the attack image 018SG250 in FIG. 13-14(C) is common), the performance mode in the second period is different between SP reach performances B to E and SP reach performance A (the image shown in FIG. 13-14(D1) is different from the image shown in FIG. 13-14(D2 to D5)). By doing this, the performance mode is common up until the first period, which further reduces manufacturing costs, while it is unclear until the first period whether it is SP reach performance B to E or SP reach performance A, which increases the performance interest of the SP reach performance.

In addition, as an SP reach performance, it is possible to execute an SP reach performance E that displays an enemy X-2 different from enemy character X-1, and the rate at which it is controlled to the jackpot state differs when SP reach performance B is executed and when SP reach performance E is executed. In other words, when the variable display result is a jackpot in a low base state, the determination rate of the SP reach β fluctuation pattern that can execute the SP reach performance B is 300/997, and when the variable display result is a jackpot in a high base state, the determination rate of the SP reach γ fluctuation pattern that can execute the SP reach performance E is 800/997. In the SP reach performance C, during the execution period of the movable body performance executed when a jackpot is announced, an effect image 018SG250B common to the SP reach performance B according to the movement of the movable body 32 is displayed, and a character image 018SGX2 showing the enemy character X2 is displayed, and the light emission pattern of the movable body LED 208 in the movable body performance executed in the SP reach performance C is the light emission pattern LP3-2 common to the light emission pattern of the movable body LED 208 in the movable body performance executed in the SP reach performance B.

By doing this, the operating mode of the movable body 32 in the movable body performance and the light emission pattern of the movable body LED 208 can be standardized to reduce manufacturing costs, while increasing the number of SP reach performances with different rates of control to the jackpot state, allowing players to focus on which SP reach performance will be executed, thereby increasing interest in the game.

In addition, the enemy character X1 displayed in the movable body performance executed in the SP reach performance B is displayed in a manner similar to the effect image, thereby enhancing the relationship between the enemy character and the effect image, thereby enhancing the performance effect of the movable body performance.

In addition, the presentation control CPU 120 can execute a presentation in which an enemy character is displayed and whether or not the game state is controlled to a jackpot using the enemy character in a first mode (e.g., SP reach presentation B) and a second mode (e.g., SP reach presentation D), and can execute a movable body presentation during the execution period of the SP reach presentations B and D (ta3 to ta4 of ta2 to ta5), and during the execution period of the movable body presentation, in both the SP reach presentation B and the SP reach presentation D, a common event related to the movement of the movable body 32 is displayed. Character image 018SGX1 is displayed along with the usual effect image (for example, effect image 018SG250B), and in the case of SP reach performance B, post performance A in which no enemy character is displayed is executed instead of post performance B using enemy character X-1 that was displayed in the SP reach performance (see Figure 13-17), while in the case of SP reach performance D, post performance B using enemy character X-1 that was displayed in the SP reach performance (see Figures 13-18 and 13-19) is executed.

By doing this, the enemy characters and the movable body 32 in the movable body performance are made common between SP reach performance B and SP reach performance D, thereby reducing manufacturing costs, while displaying the common enemy character X-1 in different performances increases the correlation between the SP reach performances B and D and the movable body performance, and between the SP reach performances B and D and the post-performances A and B, improving the performance effect.

More specifically, even in the post-performance after the SP reach performance notifies the player of a confirmed jackpot, the character displayed in the SP reach performance is used to notify the player of the results of the re-change of the decorative pattern and the planned number of balls to be dispensed. Therefore, regardless of the type of SP reach performance, notifications such as the re-change result notification and the planned number of balls to be dispensed are made in common, while the display content corresponds to the type of SP reach performance, making it possible to show the SP reach performance to the post-performance as a continuous performance.

The performance control CPU 120 can also execute a special performance (for example, a performance in which the enemy character disappears) that changes the enemy character X-1 into a special form after the movable body performance executed in the SP reach performance. In the SP reach performance B, in the jackpot announcement before the post-performance A, a character image 018SGX1Z is displayed in which the defeated enemy character X-1 fades out and becomes invisible (see FIG. 13-15 (E2)). In the SP reach performance D, in the post-performance B, a special image 018SGXZ is displayed in which the attacked enemy character X-2 disappears and becomes a star after being blown away (see FIG. 13-19 (G1-5)). In this way, the timing at which the special performance is executed changes depending on the type of SP reach performance, improving the performance effect.

In the present embodiment, examples of special effects are given in which a defeated enemy character X-1 fades out and becomes invisible, and an attacked enemy character X-2 disappears and becomes a star after being thrown away, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect may be an enemy character that is framed out and becomes invisible, or an image (such as a star or effect image) indicating that the character has become invisible. Also, various modifications are possible as long as the effect does not make the character invisible, but rather increases transparency, decreases brightness, or changes the image, or the appearance changes.

In addition, if SP reach performance B is executed when the SP reach β jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined in a low base state, the probability that it will be controlled to "jackpot B (6R)" (second advantageous state), which is more advantageous to the player than "jackpot A (6R)" (first advantageous state), is 30%, and if SP reach performance D is executed when the SP reach γ jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined in a high base state, the probability that it will be controlled to "jackpot C (10R)" (second advantageous state), which is more advantageous to the player than "jackpot B (6R)" (first advantageous state), is 40%. By doing this, it is possible to draw attention to whether SP reach performance B or D is executed, thereby increasing interest in the game.

In addition, the presentation control CPU 120 is capable of executing a first specific presentation (e.g., SP reach presentation D) that displays an enemy character X-1 and an ally character A-1 and notifies the player whether or not the player will be controlled to a jackpot game state using the enemy character X-1 and the ally character A-1, and a second specific presentation (e.g., SP reach presentation E) that displays an enemy character X-2 different from the enemy character X-1 and an ally character A-1 and notifies the player whether or not the player will be controlled to a jackpot game state using the enemy character X-2 and the ally character A-1, and when a movable body presentation is executed in the SP reach presentation D, the enemy character X-1 and the ally character A-1 displayed in the SP reach presentation D are displayed and operated. By this, it is possible to execute a post-performance B which announces the number of balls scheduled to be awarded in the jackpot game state which has been notified that it will be controlled in the SP reach performance D, and when a movable body performance is executed in the SP reach performance E, it is possible to execute a post-performance B which announces the number of balls scheduled to be awarded in the jackpot game state which has been notified that it will be controlled in the SP reach performance E by displaying and moving the enemy character X-2 and ally character A-1 displayed in the SP reach performance E, and at least the movement mode of the ally character A-1 is common between the post-performance B corresponding to the SP reach performance D and the post-performance B corresponding to the SP reach performance E (see Figures 13-18 to 13-19).

By doing this, by using a common ally character in the SP reach performance and the post-performance, it is possible to reduce manufacturing costs while also making it easier to understand the relationship between the SP reach performance and the post-performance, thereby enhancing the performance effect.

In addition, the background image 018SG280 representing space is common to the post-performance B of SP reach performance D and the post-performance B of SP reach performance E (see Figures 13-18 to 13-19), so the background image can also be made common, further reducing manufacturing costs.

Also, ally character A-1 is common to both post-show B of SP reach show D and post-show B of SP reach show E (see Figures 13-18 to 13-19), which allows the special characters to be common as well, further reducing manufacturing costs.

In addition, in post-performance B corresponding to SP reach performance D, images of enemy character X-1 and ally character A-1 fighting are displayed simultaneously, and in post-performance B corresponding to SP reach performance E, images of enemy character X-2 and ally character A-1 fighting are displayed simultaneously (see Figures 13-18 to 13-19). As each character is displayed simultaneously, the impression of post-performance B is enhanced and the performance effect is improved.

The performance control CPU 120 can also execute, as post-performances, a first post-performance (e.g., post-performance B) of a performance aspect associated with the SP reach performance D when a movable body performance is executed in the SP reach performance D, a second post-performance (e.g., post-performance B) of a performance aspect associated with the SP reach performance E when a movable body performance is executed in the SP reach performance E, and a third post-performance (e.g., post-performance A) of a performance aspect associated with the SP reach performance A when a movable body performance is executed in the SP reach performance A, and the proportion controlled to the second advantageous state differs depending on whether the SP reach performance D, SP reach performance E, or SP reach performance A is executed.

In other words, when the SP Reach γ jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined in a high base state, the percentage of the player being controlled to "jackpot C (10R)" (second advantageous state), which is more advantageous to the player than "jackpot B (6R)" (first advantageous state), is 40% when SP Reach performance D is executed, and 60% when SP Reach performance E is executed, and when the SP Reach β jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined in a low base state, the percentage of the player being controlled to "jackpot B (6R)" (second advantageous state), which is more advantageous to the player than "jackpot A (6R)" (first advantageous state), is 100% when SP Reach performance A is executed.

By doing this, not only is a jackpot notified by the SP reach performance, but the proportion of the player controlled to the second advantageous state differs depending on which SP reach performance is executed, so that the player's attention to the SP reach performance can be appropriately increased, increasing the player's interest in the game.

In the above embodiment, the ally character and enemy character displayed in the SP reach performance D are displayed as the first post-performance of the performance aspect related to the first specific performance, so that the first post-performance is related to the first specific performance, the ally character and enemy character displayed in the SP reach performance E are displayed as the second post-performance of the performance aspect related to the second specific performance, so that the second post-performance is related to the second specific performance, and the ally character and enemy character are not displayed in the SP reach performance A and the third post-performance is related to the third specific performance, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the third post-performance may be related to the third specific performance by displaying the character displayed in the SP reach performance as the third post-performance of the performance aspect related to the third specific performance.

In other words, a post-performance related to a specific performance is a performance that has at least some of the display aspects in common with the specific performance, and the common performance aspects are that a character is displayed or not displayed, and the type of character displayed in the specific performance and the post-performance may be different. Also, there may be four or more types of specific performance and post-performance.

In addition, in this embodiment, an example is given in which the first and second specific effects are executable in a low base state, and the third specific effect is executable in a high base state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first, second, and third specific effects may all be effects that can be executed in a low base state, or may all be effects that can be executed in a high base state. In other words, the first, second, and third specific effects may be effects that can be determined regardless of the game state.

In addition, as the third specific effect, it may be possible to execute an SP reach effect F (for example, a battle effect with an enemy character X-3 different from enemy characters X-1 and X-2) performed in a high base state, in which case the proportion controlled to a jackpot C (10R) may be SP reach effect F (50%) > SP reach effect E (35%) > SP reach effect D (15%). Furthermore, the post-effect C (third post-effect) performed when a jackpot is announced in the SP reach effect F may have a longer effect period than the post-effects A and B.

Furthermore, in the above-mentioned SP reach performance F, for example, it is preferable that the light emission pattern of the movable body performance shown in FIG. 13-6 (B) is the light emission pattern LP3-2 common to the SP reach performances A to E, and the sound pattern of the movable body performance shown in FIG. 13-6 (C) is the sound pattern BP0-1 to BP3 common to the SP reach performances A to E.

In the above embodiment, as a second advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous state, for example, an advantageous state in which the jackpot game state is more advantageous than the first advantageous state (for example, a 10R jackpot C with a larger number of balls expected to be dispensed) or an advantageous state in which the control state after the jackpot game state is more advantageous than the first advantageous state (for example, a jackpot B or jackpot C that is controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot ends) is applied is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the second advantageous state may include a state in which the number of balls dispensed, the number of game rounds, the control period of the high probability state, the time-saving state, or the small jackpot state, the fall rate of the probability fluctuation, etc. are more advantageous than the first advantageous state. It may also be an advantageous state in which the presentation mode of the jackpot game state or the end of the jackpot game state is advantageous to the player.

In addition, when applying a pachinko gaming machine 1 with feature portion 018SG to a pachinko gaming machine 1 with feature portions 069G and 099G, for example, it is possible to apply the SP reach performance A in feature portion 018SG to the SP reaches A and B in feature portions 069G and 099G, apply the SP reach performances B and C in feature portion 018SG to the SP reach C in feature portions 069G and 099G, and apply the SP reach performances D and E in feature portion 018SG to the SP reach D in feature portions 069G and 099G.

(Explanation of Variations and Applications of Feature 018SG)
In the above-mentioned characteristic section 018SG, an example is given of a form in which a big win game state is applied as an advantageous state for the player, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a small win game state, a time-saving state (high base state), a special state, etc. may also be applied.

In addition, in the characteristic part 018SG, a form in which the movable body 32 is applied is exemplified as an example of a movable body, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a movable body other than the movable body 32 provided on the game board, a movable body provided on the game machine frame 3, etc. may be applied.

In addition, in the characteristic part 018SG, as a specific effect that notifies whether or not the game is controlled to an advantageous state, the SP reach effects A to E that notify whether or not the game is controlled to a jackpot game state are applied as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and normal reach effects, post-event effects, etc. may also be applied.

In addition, in the characteristic part 018SG, an example was given of a form in which enemy characters X-1 and X-2, who confront friendly characters A-1 and A-2, are used as specific characters or special characters, but the present invention is not limited to this, and enemy characters other than those mentioned above, or other characters that do not confront friendly characters, etc. may also be applicable. Also, characters made up of images of real people may be used.

In addition, in the characteristic part 018SG, an example is given in which ally characters A-1 and A-2 who face off against enemy characters X-1 and X-2 are used as special characters, but the present invention is not limited to this, and ally characters other than those mentioned above, other characters that do not face off against enemy characters, etc. may also be applicable. Also, characters made up of live-action images of people may also be used.

In addition, in the characteristic part 018SG, as a specific effect in which a character is displayed, an example is given of a form in which SP reach effects A to E are applied in which a special character (ally character) faces off against a specific character or special character (enemy character), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the special character, specific character, or special character may be multiple ally characters or enemy characters that cooperate with each other without facing each other, or multiple characters that do not face off against each other.

In addition, in the characteristic part 018SG, an example is given of a form in which a movable body effect is applied as a special effect in which a movable body is moved and an illuminating body is illuminated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and an effect in which a movable body other than the movable body 32 is moved may be applied. Also, the operating mode of the movable body 32 can be changed in various ways.

In addition, in the characteristic part 018SG, the timing of the movable body performance was set to be before the big win confirmation notification in the latter stages of the SP reach performances A to E, but this can be changed in various ways, such as to the middle stages of the SP reach performances A to E. Also, the movable body performance could be started in response to the player's operation of the push button 31B, but it may also be started at a predetermined timing regardless of operation.

In addition, in the characteristic part 018SG, in the movable body performance, the movable body LED 208 and the frame LEDs 9L1-9L12, 9R1-9R12 emit light, sound effects are output, and the push button 31B vibrates in response to the movement of the movable body 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be possible to execute a light guide plate light emitting performance using a light guide plate device in response to the movement of the movable body 32. In this case, it is preferable that the light emitting pattern of the light guide plate device is common to the SP reach performances A-E, like the light emitting pattern of the LEDs.

In addition, in the characteristic part 018SG, an example is given in which the effect image 018SG250B representing "impact" is applied as an effect image related to the movement of the movable body 32, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be, for example, an effect image in a manner related to the movement mode (e.g., vibration) of the movable body 32 (e.g., an effect image representing an impact) or an effect image in a manner emphasizing the vibrating movable body 32.

In addition, in the characteristic part 018SG, as a post-effect executed after the movable body effect as a special effect, a post-effect A that executes a re-variable display of the confirmed decorative pattern that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and a post-effect B that notifies the number of balls expected to be awarded in the jackpot game state that is notified using the friendly characters and enemy characters that appeared in the SP reach effect are exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect is not limited to the above-mentioned post-effect as long as it is executed after the special effect, and for example, a jackpot mid-effect executed in the jackpot game state or a small jackpot mid-effect executed in the small jackpot game state may be applied.

Specifically, in the above embodiment, before the variable display ends, a post-event effect B is executed to announce the number of balls scheduled to be awarded in the notified jackpot game state, but it may be possible to execute a post-event effect to announce the number of balls scheduled to be awarded in the notified jackpot game state during the fanfare period from the start of the jackpot game state to the start of the round game, or during the round interval between game rounds.

In addition, in the characteristic part 018SG, in the post-performance B, the expected number of balls to be awarded in a jackpot is reported in an identifiable manner as the game value information that can identify the amount of game value to be awarded in the jackpot game state that is notified to be controlled by the SP reach performances D and E, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of game rounds, etc. may also be reported.

In addition, in the characteristic part 018SG, a form in which the planned number of balls to be awarded in the jackpot game state that is notified to be controlled by the SP reach effects D and E in the post-performance B is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the jackpot is consecutively won a predetermined number of times (e.g., 2 times) or more, the total number of balls won from the first jackpot game state to the current time may be announced instead of or in addition to the planned number of balls. Furthermore, when the total number of balls is added in the planned ball addition part in the post-performance B or when the planned number of balls is announced in the planned ball announcement part, it may be possible to announce that the total number of balls has exceeded a predetermined number (e.g., 2500 balls, 5000 balls, 7500 balls, 10000 balls, etc.).

In addition, in the characteristic section 018SG, an example was given of a form in which the types of friendly and enemy characters faced in the SP reach performances A to E are different, but the movement mode of the movable body 32 in the movable body performance and the display mode of the effect image 018SG250B are common; however, the present invention is not limited to this, and the background image in the SP reach performances A to E, the type and execution rate of various preview performances such as chance up, the battle showdown period, the movement mode and display mode of the characters, etc. may be varied depending on the variable display result, and even in this case, it is preferable that the movement mode of the movable body 32 in the movable body performance and the display mode of the effect image 018SG250B are common.

In addition, in the characteristic part 018SG, an example was given in which the execution period of the planned ball output addition part and the planned ball output notification part in the post-performance B is common between SP reach performances D and E, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the execution period of the planned ball output addition part and the planned ball output notification part may be made different depending on the type of jackpot, that is, the size of the planned number of balls to be output.

In addition, in the characteristic part 018SG, the SP reach effects A to C are executable in a low base state, and the SP reach effects D and E are executable in a high base state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the various specific effects (SP reach effects) described above may all be effects that can be executed in a low base state, or may all be effects that can be executed in a high base state. In other words, they may be executable in any type of game state.

The characteristic features 069SG, 099SG, and 018SG of the embodiment of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, but the specific configuration is not limited to these examples, and the present invention also includes modifications and additions that do not deviate from the gist of the present invention.

In addition, in the above embodiment, a pachinko game machine 1 is given as an example of a game machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the present invention can also be applied to so-called sealed game machines in which a predetermined number of game balls are enclosed inside the game machine so that they can be circulated, and the number of loaned balls loaned in response to a loan request by a player and the number of prize balls awarded in response to winning are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted and stored. In these sealed game machines, scores or points are awarded to the player rather than game balls, and these awarded scores or points correspond to the game value.

In addition, in the above embodiment, spherical gaming balls (pachinko balls) were used as an example of gaming media, but the gaming media is not limited to spherical gaming media and may be non-spherical gaming media such as medals.

In addition, in the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine was applied as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention can also be applied to a slot machine in which, for example, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using gaming value, one game ends when a variable display result is derived from a variable display device that can variably display multiple types of identifiable patterns, and a prize can be won depending on the variable display result derived from the variable display device.

The gaming machine of the present invention can also be applied to slot machines and other enclosed gaming machines that enclose gaming media and award points based on winning. In addition, a gaming machine capable of playing games is one that at least allows playing games, and is not limited to pachinko gaming machines or slot machines, and may be a general game machine.

Other embodiments will be described below. In the above embodiment, SP Reach A (Bowling SP) and SP Reach B (Battle SP) were described as the SP Reach executed in the normal state, but in other embodiments, Super Reach α, Super Reach β, Super Reach γ, Super Reach δ, Super Reach ε, Super Reach ζ, Super Reach η, Super Reach θ, Super Reach ι, Super Reach κ, and Super Reach λ will be described as the SP Reach executed in the normal state.

The correspondence with the claims is as follows.
The non-special state is the normal state (low probability low base state). The first special state is a time-saving state that is controlled after the favorable state (jackpot) ends. The second special state is a time-saving state that is controlled by executing a predetermined number of miss variations without being controlled by the favorable state.

(Description of Characteristic Part 029SG in the Embodiment of the Present Invention)
Next, a characteristic feature 029SG in the embodiment of the present invention will be described. The characteristic feature 029SG includes the invention 029SG and the invention 033SG. The embodiment described below also has the same configuration as the embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 10 and performs the same control.

The gaming machine of the first aspect of the invention 029SG is
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to a favorable state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is favorable to a player,
a suggestion effect execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 10 ) capable of executing a plurality of types of suggestion effects including a special suggestion effect (for example, reach effect I) and a first suggestion effect (for example, reach effect A), a second suggestion effect (for example, reach effect B), a third suggestion effect (for example, reach effect F), and a fourth suggestion effect (for example, reach effect E) which have a lower expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than the special suggestion effect;
a development performance execution means (for example, a portion in which the performance control CPU 120 executes the performance process during variable display shown in FIG. 10 ) capable of executing a special development performance as a first development pattern before the performance result of the first suggestive performance is announced (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-8, in a variable display in a variable pattern of a super reach η, a portion in which a high expectation reach performance development announcement performance is executed from the execution of a reach performance A), and capable of executing a special development performance different from the special development performance as a second development pattern after it is announced that the second suggestive performance will not be controlled to the advantageous state as a performance result (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-8, in a variable display in a variable pattern of a super reach ζ, a portion in which a reach performance E development announcement performance is executed after a variable display result (miss) is once announced as a performance result of a reach performance B);
Equipped with
The suggestion performance execution means includes:
When the first development pattern is executed by the development effect execution means, the third suggestion effect having a higher expectation than the first suggestion effect can be executed after the special development effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-8, in the variable display of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach η, a high expectation reach effect development notification effect is executed during the execution of reach effect A, and then a reach effect F is executed).
When the second development pattern is executed by the development performance execution means, the fourth suggestion performance can be executed after the special development performance is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-8, in the variable display in the variable pattern of the super reach ζ, the variable display result (miss) is once notified as the performance result of the reach performance B, and then the reach performance E development notification performance is executed, and the reach performance E is further executed).
The performance period of the special development performance is longer than the performance period of the special development performance (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-8 and FIG. 14-9, the length L7 of the execution period of the high expectation reach performance development notification performance is longer than the length L6b of the execution period of the reach performance E development notification performance).
The special development effects include a first effect (e.g., a blackout effect shown in FIG. 14-10 and FIG. 14-55) in which the visibility of the effect image is reduced, a second effect (e.g., an early effect shown in FIG. 14-10 and FIG. 14-55) which is an effect executed after the first effect and in which early information is visibly displayed, and a tertiary effect (e.g., a late effect shown in FIG. 14-10 and FIG. 14-55) which is an effect executed after the second effect and in which late information with a higher degree of emphasis than the early information is visibly displayed,
The period from when the special development effect is executed to when it is notified that the control will be in the advantageous state is shorter than the period from when the special development effect is executed to when it is notified that the control will be in the advantageous state (for example, as shown in Figures 14-8 and 14-9, the length L13 of the period from the start timing of the high expectation reach performance development notification effect to the end timing of reach performance I (the notification timing of the variable display result) and the length L12 of the period from the start timing of the high expectation reach performance development notification effect to the end timing of reach performance F are set longer than the length L11 of the period from the start timing of the reach performance E development notification effect to the end timing of reach performance E (the notification timing of the variable display result)).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, when the fourth suggestion effect is executed after the execution of a special development effect, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the game caused by an excessively long period until it is announced that control will be entered into an advantageous state, and when the special suggestion effect is executed after the execution of a special development effect, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the special suggestion effect in an appropriate manner before it is announced that control will be entered into an advantageous state, thereby increasing interest in the game.

A gaming machine according to a second aspect of the invention 029SG is the gaming machine according to the first aspect,
The duration of the second suggestion effect is longer than the duration of the first suggestion effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-7, the length L2 of the execution period of the reach effect B is set longer than the length L1 of the execution period of the reach effect A).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the second suggestion effect can attract the player's attention for a longer period of time than the first suggestion effect, thereby increasing the interest in the game. Also, unlike the first suggestion effect, the second suggestion effect does not execute a development effect before the effect result is notified, so that even if a special development effect is not executed, the player can be sure to pay attention to whether or not the effect result of the second suggestion effect indicates that the game will be controlled to an advantageous state.

The gaming machine of the third aspect of the invention 029SG is the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect,
a development suggestion effect execution means capable of executing development suggestion effects (e.g., a meter effect, a reach effect E development suggestion effect, a reach effect G development suggestion effect) that suggest at least the execution of the special development effect (e.g., a part that executes the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 10 after the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution of a meter effect in the meter effect determination process shown in FIG. 14-23, determines the execution of a reach effect E development suggestion effect in the reach effect E development suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. 14-26, or determines the execution of a reach effect G development suggestion effect in the reach effect G development suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. 14-29);
The development suggestion performance execution means includes:
As the development suggestion effect, a special development suggestion effect suggesting the execution of the special development effect can be executed either during the execution period of the first suggestion effect or during the execution period of the second suggestion effect (for example, as shown in Figures 14-7 and 14-8, in the variable display of the fluctuation patterns of Super Reach α, Super Reach β, Super Reach δ, Super Reach ζ, and Super Reach η, a portion in which a meter effect can be executed during the execution of Reach effect A and the execution of Reach effect B).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, during the execution period of the first suggestion effect and during the execution period of the second suggestion effect, the special development suggestion effect can arouse the player's anticipation for the special development effect to be executed.

The gaming machine of the fourth aspect of the invention 029SG is a gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects,
The development effect execution means is capable of executing the special development effect as a third development pattern before the special suggestion effect is executed when the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect are not executed and the special suggestion effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-9 and FIG. 14-25, in the variable display of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach λ, the meter 029SG005M increases to the fifth stage at a time at a stretch at the second timing without going through the execution of the reach effect A or the reach effect B, and a high expectation reach effect development notification effect is executed).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, even if the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect is not executed, the special development effect is executed, and the player can be made to pay attention to whether or not a highly anticipated special suggestion effect will be executed, thereby increasing the player's interest in the game.

A gaming machine according to a fifth aspect of the invention 029SG is the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect,
The period from when the special development effect is executed to when the special suggestion effect is executed and it is notified that the advantageous state will be controlled is longer than the period from when the special development effect is executed to when the third suggestion effect is executed and it is notified that the advantageous state will be controlled (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-8 and FIG. 14-9, the length L13 of the period from the start timing of the high expectation reach effect development notification effect to the end timing of the reach effect I (the notification timing of the variable display result) is set longer than the length L12 of the period from the start timing of the high expectation reach effect development notification effect to the end timing of the reach effect F).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, by lengthening the period until notification when a highly anticipated special development effect is executed, it is possible to effectively increase the sense of expectation of being controlled in an advantageous state.

The gaming machine of the sixth aspect of the invention 029SG is a gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects,
a development suggestion effect execution means capable of executing development suggestion effects (e.g., a meter effect, a reach effect E development suggestion effect, a reach effect G development suggestion effect) that suggest at least the execution of the special development effect (e.g., a part that executes the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 10 after the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution of a meter effect in the meter effect determination process shown in FIG. 14-23, determines the execution of a reach effect E development suggestion effect in the reach effect E development suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. 14-26, or determines the execution of a reach effect G development suggestion effect in the reach effect G development suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. 14-29);
The development suggestion performance execution means is capable of executing a special development suggestion performance (e.g., a meter performance) in which a performance mode changes stepwise to suggest the execution of the special development performance, and a special development suggestion performance (e.g., a reach performance development suggestion performance) in which a performance mode changes stepwise to suggest the execution of the special development performance,
The rate at which the presentation mode changes to a specific number in the special development suggestion performance is higher than the rate at which the presentation mode changes to the specific number in the special development suggestion performance (for example, as shown in Figures 14-24 and 14-54, the meter performance changes the display mode of the meter 029SG005M in five stages (six stages if the state in which the meter performance is not executed is included), whereas the reach performance E development suggestion performance changes the display mode of the reach performance E development suggestion image in two stages).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the first suggestion effect in which a special development suggestion effect is executed and the second suggestion effect in which a special development suggestion effect is executed, and since the special development suggestion effect is more likely to change to a specific stage number than the special development suggestion effect, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not it will change to a specific stage number, thereby increasing the player's interest in the game.

A seventh aspect of the gaming machine of the invention 029SG is the gaming machine according to the sixth aspect,
The period during which the special development suggestion effect is executed is longer than the period during which the special development suggestion effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-7 to FIG. 14-9, in the variable display in the variable pattern of the super reach δ or the super reach ζ, the length L5 of the meter effect executable period is set longer than the length L6a of the reach effect E development suggestion effect executable period).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, it is possible to suggest that the third suggestion performance, which has a higher expectation than the first suggestion performance, will be executed after the special development performance is executed for a longer period of time than the fourth suggestion performance will be executed after the execution of the special development performance is suggested, thereby increasing the interest in the special development suggestion performance.

The gaming machine of the eighth aspect of the invention 029SG is the gaming machine according to the sixth or seventh aspect,
When the second suggestion effect is executed, the development suggestion effect execution means does not execute the special development suggestion effect until the effect result of the second suggestion effect is notified (for example, the reach effect E development suggestion effect is a part that can be executed after the variable display result (miss) is notified as the effect result of the reach effect B).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the player's interest in the game from occurring due to the player perceiving that a special development suggestion effect is executed during the execution of the second suggestion effect, thereby informing the player that the result of the second suggestion effect is that the player will not be controlled to an advantageous state.

A gaming machine according to a ninth aspect of the invention 029SG is a gaming machine according to any one of the first to eighth aspects,
a favorable result suggestion effect (e.g., a chance-up effect) that suggests that the result of the suggestion effect will be favorable to the player while the suggestion effect is being executed, the favorable result suggestion effect being executed based on the number of executions of constituent effects that make up the favorable result suggestion effect (e.g., a portion that executes the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 10 after the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the chance-up effect in the chance-up effect determination process shown in FIG. 14-31);
The number of times that the constituent effects are executed when the third suggestion effect is being executed is greater than the number of times that the constituent effects are executed when the first suggestion effect is being executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-34, during the execution of reach effect F, a total of three effects can be executed as the effects that constitute the chance-up effect, namely, the red display of the reach title, the movement of the movable body 32, and the display of the image of the stick controller 31A as an operation prompting image (the chance-up effect can be executed in pattern S, pattern T, or pattern U), whereas during the execution of reach effect A, a total of two effects can be executed as the effects that constitute the chance-up effect, namely, the red display of the reach title and the movement of the movable body 32 (the chance-up effect can be executed in pattern P or pattern Q)).
The number of times that the constituent effects are executed when the fourth suggestion effect is being executed is equal to or less than the number of times that the constituent effects are executed when the second suggestion effect is being executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-34, during the execution of reach effect E, a total of two effects can be executed as the effects that constitute the chance-up effect, namely, the red display of the reach title and the movement of the movable body 32 (the chance-up effect can be executed in pattern S and pattern Q), whereas during the execution of reach effect B, a total of three effects can be executed as the effects that constitute the chance-up effect, namely, the red display of the reach title, the movement of the movable body 32, and the display of the cut-in image 029SG200 (the chance-up effect can be executed in pattern P, pattern Q, and pattern R)).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the case where a special development effect is executed and then a third suggestion effect is executed before the result of the first suggestion effect is announced, the number of times the constituent effects are executed is greater when the third suggestion effect is executed than when the first suggestion effect is executed, thereby making it possible to preferably draw the player's attention to the result of the third suggestion effect; and in the case where a special development effect is executed and then a fourth suggestion effect is executed after it is announced that the second suggestion effect will not be controlled to an advantageous state as a result, the number of times the constituent effects are executed when the fourth suggestion effect is executed is less than the number of times the constituent effects are executed when the second suggestion effect is executed, thereby preventing the player from paying excessive attention to the result of the fourth suggestion effect, thereby improving interest in the game.

A gaming machine according to a tenth aspect of the invention 029SG is the gaming machine according to the ninth aspect,
The advantageous result suggestion effect execution means is capable of executing the advantageous result suggestion effect (e.g., chance up effect) in a plurality of modes including a common mode,
Even if the advantageous result suggestion effect of the common aspect is executed, the expectation degree differs depending on the type of the suggestion effect in which the advantageous result suggestion effect is executed (for example, as shown in modified example 029SG-12, the expectation degree of a jackpot differs depending on whether the common effect of the red display of the reach title and the operation of the movable body 32 is executed in any of the reach effects A to F).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent an increase in the number of types of advantageous result suggestion effects, while drawing the player's attention to which suggestion effects are being executed during which common types of advantageous result suggestion effects are being executed, thereby increasing the player's interest in the game.

The gaming machine of the invention 029SG in aspect 11 is the gaming machine according to aspect 9 or 10,
The suggestive performance execution means is capable of displaying an expectation level corresponding image corresponding to the expectation level of the suggestive performance when executing the suggestive performance, and is also capable of changing the expectation level corresponding image to a different expectation level corresponding image when the advantageous result suggestive performance is executed (for example, as shown in modified example 029SG-5, when the characters of a reach title image are changed to red halfway through as a chance-up performance, a display mode of an expectation level image showing the expectation level of a jackpot displayed together with the reach title image is changed (the number of stars displayed as the expectation level image is increased)).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the image corresponding to the expectation level changes as the advantageous result suggestive effect is executed, so that it is possible to increase attention to the image corresponding to the expectation level, thereby enabling the player to accurately recognize the expectation level of the suggestive effect.

A gaming machine according to a twelfth aspect of the invention 029SG is a gaming machine according to any one of the first to eleventh aspects,
a specific image suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a specific image suggestion effect (for example, an active display effect shown in modified example 029SG-1) which is an effect different from the suggestion effect and suggests that the advantageous state will be controlled by the display mode of a specific image (for example, an active display) displayed during the suggestion effect (for example, a part which displays an active display in one of a plurality of display modes in an active display area 029SG005F provided in a display area of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 14-57 as modified example 029SG-1, and varies the probability of winning depending on which display mode the active display is displayed in);
The specific image suggestion effect execution means is capable of executing a common specific image suggestion effect in common to all of the different types of suggestion effects as the specific image suggestion effect (for example, a portion in which an active display can be displayed in a white circle, a blue circle, or a red circle);
In the first development pattern, the rate at which the common specific image suggestion effect is executed during the execution of the first suggestion effect executed before the special development effect is lower than the rate at which the common specific image suggestion effect is executed during the execution of the third suggestion effect executed after the execution of the special development effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-58 as modified example 029SG-1, in the variable display of the variable display of the super reach η in which a high expectation reach effect development notification effect is executed and a reach effect F is further executed before a variable display result is notified as a result of the reach effect A, the rate P2 at which the display form of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle during the execution of the reach effect A is lower than the rate P3 at which the display form of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle during the execution of the reach effect F).
The rate at which the common specific image suggestion effect is executed during the execution of the third suggestion effect executed after the special development effect is executed in the first development pattern is higher than the rate at which the common specific image suggestion effect is executed during the execution of the fourth suggestion effect executed after the special development effect is executed in the second development pattern (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-58 as modified example 029SG-1, the rate P3 at which the display form of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle during the execution of a reach effect F in the variable display of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach η is higher than the rate P1 at which the display form of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle during the execution of a reach effect E in the variable display of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach ζ in which a variable display result (miss) is notified as the performance result of the reach effect B, a reach effect E development notification effect is executed, and then the reach effect E is executed).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, when the first suggestion effect is executed and then the third suggestion effect is executed, the specific image suggestion effect is executed before the start of the special development effect, thereby reducing the risk that the player will be aware in advance that the third suggestion effect will be executed, and since the common specific image suggestion effect is executed appropriately between the third suggestion effect and the fourth suggestion effect according to the degree of expectation, interest in the game can be increased.

A gaming machine according to a thirteenth aspect of the invention 029SG is the gaming machine according to the twelfth aspect,
The specific image suggestion performance execution means is capable of changing the display mode of the specific image from a first mode (e.g., a white circle or a blue circle) to any one of a plurality of modes including a second mode (e.g., a red circle) having a higher expectation than the first mode;
The rate at which the display mode of the specific image changes to the second mode before the development performance is lower than the rate at which the display mode of the specific image changes to the second mode after the development performance is executed (for example, as shown in modified example 029SG-2, in a variable display in a fluctuation pattern of a super reach η, a rate P3 at which the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle during the execution of a reach performance F is set higher than a rate P2 at which the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle during the execution of a reach performance A, and in a variable display in a fluctuation pattern of a super reach ζ, a rate P1 at which the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle during the execution of a reach performance E is set higher than a rate at which the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle during the execution of a reach performance B).
It is characterized by the following.
This feature makes it easier for the player to recognize the degree of expectation that is controlled to an advantageous state by the display mode of the specific image, and reduces the risk of a decrease in interest in the game due to the player perceiving the degree of expectation as high in advance because the display mode of the specific image changes to the second mode before the development performance.

A gaming machine according to a fourteenth aspect of the invention 029SG is the gaming machine according to the twelfth or thirteenth aspect,
The development effect execution means is capable of executing the special development effect as a third development pattern before the special suggestion effect is executed when the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect are not executed and the special suggestion effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-9, in the variable display of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach λ, a part in which a high expectation reach effect development notification effect is executed from a timing before the reach when the reach effect A and the reach effect B are not executed).
The rate at which the display mode of the specific image changes to the second mode before the special suggestion performance in the third development pattern is higher than the rate at which the display mode of the specific image changes to the second mode after the special suggestion performance is executed in the third development pattern (for example, as shown in modified example 029SG-3, in the variable display of the fluctuation pattern of super reach λ, the rate P5 at which the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle before the start of reach performance I is set higher than the rate P6 at which the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle after the start of reach performance I).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the display mode of the specific image changes to the second mode before the special suggestion effect is performed, making it easier for the player to recognize that the special suggestion effect will be executed.

A gaming machine according to a fifteenth aspect of the invention 029SG is a gaming machine according to any one of the twelfth to fourteenth aspects,
A gaming machine capable of performing variable display (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1),
A reserved memory means capable of storing information related to the variable display as reserved memory (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 14-14 );
A determination means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the variable pattern setting process shown in FIG. 14-17) capable of determining that the development performance is executed when the variable display is started;
A determination means capable of determining that the development performance will be executed before the determination by the determination means with respect to the variable display corresponding to the reserved memory (for example, in the random number value determination process at the time of winning in variant example 029SG-4, when the CPU 103 determines that the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation category) is a Super Reach, the determination means further determines which of the Super Reach fluctuation patterns from Super Reach α to Super Reach λ it is (a part which determines which of Reach performance A to Reach performance I will be executed during the variable display);
Equipped with
The specific image suggestion effect execution means is capable of executing, as the specific image suggestion effect, an effect suggesting that the special development effect will be executed and an effect suggesting that the special development effect will be executed based on the determination result of the determination means (for example, in variant example 029SG-4, in addition to a circle, a triangle, a square, a star, etc. are provided as the display form of the pending memory table display, and a part that can suggest which of reach effects E, F, G, H, and I the pending memory display will develop into depending on which shape is displayed).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the specific image suggestion presentation before the variable display starts, thereby increasing the player's interest in the game.

In addition, the gaming machine of the first aspect of the invention 033SG is
A gaming machine that can be controlled to a favorable state for a player (for example, a jackpot gaming state),
a suggestion effect execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 10 ) capable of executing a plurality of types of suggestion effects including a special suggestion effect (for example, reach effect I) and a first suggestion effect (for example, reach effect C), a second suggestion effect (for example, reach effect D), and a special suggestion effect (for example, reach effect G) which have a lower expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than the special suggestion effect;
a development performance execution means (for example, a portion where the performance control CPU 120 executes the performance process during variable display shown in FIG. 10) capable of executing a special development performance as a first development pattern before the performance result of the first suggestive performance or the second suggestive performance is notified (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-9, a portion where a high expectation reach performance development notification performance is executed from during the execution of reach performance C or reach performance D in the variable display of the fluctuation pattern of super reach κ), and capable of executing a special development performance different from the special development performance as a second development pattern after the first suggestive performance or the second suggestive performance is executed and it is notified that the performance result will not be controlled to the advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-8, a portion where a reach performance G development notification performance is executed after a variable display result (miss) is notified as the performance result of reach performance C or reach performance D in the variable display of the fluctuation pattern of super reach θ);
In the first development pattern, a predetermined performance execution means (for example, a part where the performance control CPU 120 executes the variable display performance process shown in FIG. 10) capable of executing a predetermined performance (for example, a premonition performance shown in FIG. 14-9) before the special development performance is executed;
Equipped with
The first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect have different expectations (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-30(C), the reach effect D has a higher expectation of a jackpot than the reach effect C),
The suggestion performance execution means includes:
When the first development pattern is executed by the development effect execution means, the special suggestion effect can be executed after the special development effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-9, in the variable display of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach κ, a high expectation reach effect development notification effect is executed during the execution of the reach effect C or the reach effect D, and the reach effect I is further executed).
When the second development pattern is executed by the development effect execution means, the special suggestion effect can be executed after the special development effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-8, in a variable display in a variable pattern of a super reach θ, a variable display result (miss) is once notified as a result of the reach effect C or reach effect D, and then the reach effect G development notification effect is executed, and the reach effect G is further executed).
When the special development effect is not executed after the predetermined effect is executed, a specific suggestion effect different from the special suggestion effect and the special suggestion effect can be executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-9, in a variable display in a variable pattern of a super reach ι, a reach effect H development notification effect is executed after the premonition effect is executed, and then a reach effect H is executed).
When controlled to the advantageous state, the rate at which the special development effect is executed is higher than the rate at which the special development effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-6, when the variable display result is a jackpot, that is, when the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table is selected, the determination rate of the super reach κ jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-9) in which a high expectation reach effect development notification effect is executed during the variable display is higher than the determination rate of the super reach θ jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-7) in which a reach effect G development notification effect is executed during the variable display).
The performance period of the special development performance is longer than the performance period of the special development performance (for example, the length L7 of the execution period of the high expectation reach performance development notification performance is set longer than the length L8 of the execution period of the reach performance G development notification performance),
The special development effects include a first effect (e.g., a blackout effect shown in FIG. 14-10 and FIG. 14-55) in which the visibility of the effect image is reduced, a second effect (e.g., an early effect shown in FIG. 14-10 and FIG. 14-55) which is an effect executed after the first effect and in which early information is visibly displayed, and a tertiary effect (e.g., a late effect shown in FIG. 14-10 and FIG. 14-55) which is an effect executed after the second effect and in which late information with a higher degree of emphasis than the early information is visibly displayed,
The rate at which the special development effect is executed after the execution of the predetermined effect in the first suggestion effect is different from the rate at which the special development effect is executed after the execution of the predetermined effect in the second suggestion effect (for example, as shown in Figures 14-30 (A) to 14-30 (C), the rate at which a high expectation reach effect development notification effect is executed after a premonition effect when a reach effect C is executed is higher than the rate at which a high expectation reach effect development notification effect is executed after a premonition effect when a reach effect D is executed).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the presentation can be diversified by combining the types of suggestive presentation and the types of developing presentation, and a predetermined relationship can be given to the suggestive presentation and the developing presentation, thereby increasing the interest in the suggestive presentation and the developing presentation.

A gaming machine according to a second aspect of the invention 033SG is the gaming machine according to the first aspect,
The development effect execution means is capable of executing a specific development effect different from the special development effect and the special development effect before the execution of the specific suggestion effect when the special development effect is not executed after the execution of the predetermined effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-9, in a variable display in a variable pattern of a super reach ι, a reach effect H development notification effect is executed after the execution of a premonition effect).
A development pre-effect execution means is provided that can execute a development pre-effect before the special development effect or the specific development effect is executed (for example, a portion in which a pre-effect is executed from a timing prior to the reach effect H development notification effect in the variable display of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach ι, and a portion in which a pre-effect is executed from a timing prior to the high expectation reach effect development notification effect in the variable display of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach κ),
The development pre-effect execution means is capable of executing the development pre-effect common to the case where the special development effect is executed and the case where the specific development effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-51, a part in which a pre-effect of a common mode is executed between the variable display of the variation pattern of the super reach ι and the variable display of the variation pattern of the super reach κ).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the pre-development performance is executed to increase attention to the development performance, while also drawing the player's attention to whether the development performance to be executed is a special development performance or a specific development performance, thereby increasing the player's interest in the game.

The gaming machine of the third aspect of the invention 033SG is the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect,
The development effect execution means is capable of executing a specific development effect different from the special development effect and the special development effect before the execution of the specific suggestion effect when the special development effect is not executed after the execution of the predetermined effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-9, in a variable display in a variable pattern of a super reach ι, a reach effect H development notification effect is executed after the execution of a premonition effect).
a development suggestion performance execution means (for example, a part that executes the variable display performance process shown in FIG. 10 after the performance control CPU 120 determines to execute the branch destination suggestion performance in the branch destination performance determination process shown in FIG. 14-27 ) capable of executing a special development suggestion performance (for example, a branch destination suggestion performance of pattern Z displaying a branch destination suggestion image 029SG005Z on the image display device 5) that suggests the execution of the special development performance, a specific development suggestion performance (for example, a branch destination suggestion performance of pattern Y displaying a branch destination suggestion image 029SG005Y on the image display device 5) that suggests the execution of the specific development performance, and a common development suggestion performance (for example, a branch destination suggestion performance of pattern X displaying a branch destination suggestion image 029SG005X on the image display device 5);
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether a special development suggestion effect, a specific development suggestion effect, or a common development suggestion effect will be executed as the development suggestion effect, thereby increasing the player's interest in the game.

The gaming machine of the fourth aspect of the invention 033SG is a gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects,
The second difference, which is the difference between the rate at which the first suggestive performance is executed in the second development pattern and the rate at which the second suggestive performance is executed in the second development pattern, is smaller than the first difference, which is the difference between the rate at which the first suggestive performance is executed in the first development pattern and the rate at which the second suggestive performance is executed in the first development pattern (for example, as shown in 11-30(D), in the case of a super reach κ in which a high expectation reach performance development notification performance and a reach performance I are executed before the performance result is announced as a reach performance C or a reach performance D, Regarding the variation pattern and the variation pattern of the super reach θ in which the reach performance G development notification performance and the reach performance G are executed after the performance result is notified as the reach performance C or the reach performance D, when the variable display result is a jackpot, the difference between the rate at which the reach performance C is executed and the rate at which the reach performance D is executed in the variable display of the variation pattern of the super reach θ is 60%, whereas the difference between the rate at which the reach performance C is executed and the rate at which the reach performance D is executed in the variable display of the variation pattern of the super reach θ is 40%)
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, depending on whether the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect is executed, it becomes possible to guess whether it is the first development pattern in which a special development effect is executed, or the second development pattern in which a special development effect is executed. Therefore, it becomes possible to draw attention to whether the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect is executed, thereby increasing interest in the game.

A gaming machine according to a fifth aspect of the invention 033SG is the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect,
The rate at which the first suggestive performance is executed in the second development pattern and the rate at which the second suggestive performance is executed in the second development pattern are the same or approximately the same (for example, as shown in modified example 029SG-10, for the variable display in the variable pattern of super reach θ, the execution decision rate of reach performance C and the execution decision rate of reach performance D are the same).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, whether the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect is executed, it is possible to expect that the second development pattern will result in the special development effect being executed, thereby increasing interest in the game.

The gaming machine of the sixth aspect of the invention 033SG is the gaming machine according to the fourth or fifth aspect,
The expectation level when the first suggestive performance is executed in the second development pattern is the same or substantially the same as the expectation level when the second suggestive performance is executed in the second development pattern (for example, as shown in modified example 029SG-11, for the variable display in the variable pattern of super reach θ, the jackpot expectation level when the execution of reach performance C is determined and the jackpot expectation level when the execution of reach performance D is determined are the same).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, regardless of whether the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect is executed, when the special development effect is executed, it is possible to similarly expect that an advantageous state will be achieved, thereby increasing interest in the game.

The gaming machine of the seventh aspect of the invention 033SG is a gaming machine according to any one of the first to sixth aspects,
a favorable result suggestion effect execution means (for example, a part that executes the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 10 after the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute a chance-up effect in the chance-up effect determination process shown in FIG. 14-31) capable of executing a first favorable result suggestion effect (for example, a branch destination suggestion effect) that suggests that the result of the first suggestion effect will be favorable to the player while the first suggestion effect is being executed, and a second favorable result suggestion effect (for example, a branch destination suggestion effect) that suggests that the result of the second suggestion effect will be favorable to the player while the second suggestion effect is being executed;
a development suggestion effect execution means capable of executing development suggestion effects (e.g., a meter effect, a reach effect E development suggestion effect, a reach effect G development suggestion effect) that suggest at least the execution of the special development effect (e.g., a part that executes the variable display during effect processing shown in FIG. 10 after the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution of a meter effect in the meter effect determination processing shown in FIG. 14-23, determines the execution of a reach effect E development suggestion effect in the reach effect E development suggestion effect determination processing shown in FIG. 14-26, or determines the execution of a reach effect G development suggestion effect in the reach effect G development suggestion effect determination processing shown in FIG. 14-29);
Equipped with
The rate at which the development suggestion effect is executed when the first suggestion effect is executed in the first development pattern is different from the rate at which the development suggestion effect is executed when the second suggestion effect is executed in the first development pattern (for example, as shown in modified example 029SG-6, for the variable display in the variable pattern of super reach κ, a portion that can determine whether or not to execute a branch destination suggestion effect at different rates when the reach effect of the super reach to be executed is reach effect C and when it is reach effect D).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the execution rate of the development suggestion effect, which suggests the execution of a special development effect, differs between the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect, so that the suggestion that the development suggestion effect will be executed can be appropriately given, thereby increasing interest in the game.

The gaming machine of the eighth aspect of the invention 033SG is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to seventh aspects,
a favorable result suggestion effect execution means (for example, a part that executes the variable display during effect process shown in FIG. 10 after the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute a chance-up effect in the chance-up effect determination process shown in FIG. 14-31) capable of executing a first favorable result suggestion effect (for example, a branch destination suggestion effect) that suggests that the result of the first suggestion effect will be favorable to the player while the first suggestion effect is being executed, and a second favorable result suggestion effect (for example, a branch destination suggestion effect) that suggests that the result of the second suggestion effect will be favorable to the player while the second suggestion effect is being executed;
a development suggestion effect execution means capable of executing development suggestion effects (e.g., a meter effect, a reach effect E development suggestion effect, a reach effect G development suggestion effect) that suggest at least the execution of the special development effect (e.g., a part that executes the variable display during effect processing shown in FIG. 10 after the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution of a meter effect in the meter effect determination processing shown in FIG. 14-23, determines the execution of a reach effect E development suggestion effect in the reach effect E development suggestion effect determination processing shown in FIG. 14-26, or determines the execution of a reach effect G development suggestion effect in the reach effect G development suggestion effect determination processing shown in FIG. 14-29);
Equipped with
The rate at which the first advantageous result suggestion effect is executed during the execution of the first suggestion effect when the first suggestion effect is executed in the first development pattern is different from the rate at which the second advantageous result suggestion effect is executed during the execution of the second suggestion effect when the second suggestion effect is executed in the first development pattern (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-60 as modified example 029SG-13, in the case of a fluctuation pattern of a super reach κ in which a high expectation reach effect development notification effect and a reach effect I are executed before a variable display result (miss) is notified as a result of the effect of the reach effect C or the reach effect D, a part capable of determining whether or not to execute a chance-up effect at different rates between when the execution of the reach effect C is determined and when the execution of the reach effect D is determined).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the execution rate of the first advantageous result suggestion effect and the second advantageous result suggestion effect, which suggest that the result of the presentation will be advantageous, differs between the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect, so that the suggestion of the presentation result can be made in an appropriate manner, thereby increasing interest in the game.

A gaming machine according to a ninth aspect of the invention 033SG is the gaming machine according to the seventh or eighth aspect,
The development effect execution means is capable of executing a specific development effect different from the special development effect and the special development effect before the execution of the specific suggestion effect when the special development effect is not executed after the execution of the predetermined effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-9, in a variable display in a variable pattern of a super reach ι, a reach effect H development notification effect is executed after the execution of a premonition effect).
The degree of relationship between the suggestion by the first advantageous result suggestion effect and the second advantageous result suggestion effect is that the specific development effect or the special development effect is executed after the execution of the first advantageous result suggestion effect or the second advantageous result suggestion effect, and the relationship between the suggestion effect executed after the execution of the specific development effect or the special development effect is higher than the relationship between the suggestion effect and the result of the suggestion effect executed after the execution of the specific development effect or the special development effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-28(A), the presence or absence of the execution of the branch destination suggestion effect and the presentation pattern differ in the determination ratio according to the fluctuation pattern of the variable display, and the determination ratio does not differ according to the variable display result. In other words, the presence or absence of the execution of the branch destination suggestion effect and the presentation pattern are determined according to whether or not the reach effect C or the reach effect D is executed and whether it develops into any of the reach effects G to I, and which of these reach effects G to I it develops into).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the suggestions given by the first special development effect and the second special development effect are closely related to the execution of a specific development effect or a special development effect close to the time of execution of the first special development effect or the second special development effect, so that the execution of the first special development effect and the second special development effect can increase attention to the specific development effect or the special development effect, thereby improving interest in the game.

The gaming machine of the invention 033SG according to a tenth aspect is the gaming machine according to any one of the seventh to ninth aspects,
The development effect execution means is capable of executing a specific development effect different from the special development effect and the special development effect before the execution of the specific suggestion effect when the special development effect is not executed after the execution of the predetermined effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-9, in a variable display in a variable pattern of a super reach ι, a reach effect H development notification effect is executed after the execution of a premonition effect).
The rate at which the first advantageous result suggestion effect or the second advantageous result suggestion effect is executed differs before and after the execution of the specific development effect or the special development effect (for example, as shown in modified example 029SG-12, the portion in which the probability of winning differs depending on whether the common effect of the red display of the reach title and the operation of the movable body 32 is executed in any of the reach effects A to F).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, by being able to preferably execute the first advantageous outcome suggestion display or the second advantageous outcome suggestion display, it is possible to increase attention as to whether the first or second development pattern will occur.

The gaming machine of the invention 033SG in an eleventh aspect is the gaming machine according to any one of the seventh to tenth aspects,
The notification modes of the performance results in the first suggestion performance and the second suggestion performance include a first notification mode in which the fact that the performance will not be controlled to the advantageous state is simply notified (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-7, in the variable display of the variable pattern of the super reach γ, the variable display result is notified as the performance result of the reach performance C or the reach performance D, and the variable display ends), and a second notification mode in which the fact that the performance will not be controlled to the advantageous state is notified once, and then the fact that the performance will be controlled to the advantageous state is notified (for example, as shown in modified example 029SG-7, a second notification mode (so-called revival mode) in which the variable display result is once notified as the performance result of the reach performance A to the reach performance D, and then the variable display result is once notified as a jackpot).
The rate at which the first advantageous result suggestion effect or the second advantageous result suggestion effect is executed when the result of the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect is notified in the first notification mode is the same as the rate at which the first advantageous result suggestion effect or the second advantageous result suggestion effect is executed when the result of the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect is notified in the second notification mode (for example, as shown in modified example 029SG-7, the rate at which the branch destination suggestion effect is executed in pattern Z when the result (variable display result) of the reach effect C or the reach effect D is notified in the first notification mode is the same as the rate at which the branch destination suggestion effect is executed in pattern Z when the result (variable display result) of the reach effect C or the reach effect D is notified in the second notification mode).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect are notified in the second notification mode, thereby giving the player a sense of surprise, and the process of deciding to execute the first advantageous outcome suggestive effect or the second advantageous outcome suggestive effect can be standardized between the case where the result of the first suggestive effect or the second suggestive effect is notified in the first notification mode and the case where the result of the first suggestive effect or the second suggestive effect is notified in the second notification mode, thereby reducing the amount of data required for the process.

A gaming machine according to a twelfth aspect of the invention 033SG is a gaming machine according to any one of the seventh to eleventh aspects,
The notification modes of the performance results in the first suggestion performance and the second suggestion performance include a first notification mode in which the fact that the performance will not be controlled to the advantageous state is simply notified (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-7, in the variable display of the variable pattern of the super reach γ, the variable display result is notified as the performance result of the reach performance C or the reach performance D, and the variable display ends), and a second notification mode in which the fact that the performance will not be controlled to the advantageous state is notified once, and then the fact that the performance will be controlled to the advantageous state is notified (for example, as shown in modified example 029SG-7, a second notification mode (so-called revival mode) in which the variable display result is once notified as the performance result of the reach performance A to the reach performance D, and then the variable display result is once notified as a jackpot).
When the special development effect is executed after the result of the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect is notified in the first notification mode, the rate at which the first advantageous result suggestion effect or the second advantageous result suggestion effect is executed in the case where it is notified that the advantageous state will be controlled in the suggestion effect executed after the special development effect is different from the rate at which the first advantageous result suggestion effect or the second advantageous result suggestion effect is executed in the case where the result of the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect is notified in the second notification mode (for example, as shown in modified example 029SG-8, reach effect C or reach effect D is executed, and this In the case where the variable display result of the reach performance C or the reach performance D is notified that the variable display result is a miss, the reach performance G development notification performance and the reach performance G are executed, and it is notified that the variable display result of the reach performance G is a jackpot (when the variable display is executed in the variable pattern (PB1-7) of the super reach θ jackpot), the percentage at which the chance up performance is executed during the variable display in the variable pattern of the super reach θ jackpot is different from the percentage at which the chance up performance is executed in the variable display in which the performance result (variable display result) of the reach performance C or the reach performance D is notified in the second notification mode),
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, when the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect is executed, the rate at which the first advantageous result suggestion effect or the second advantageous result suggestion effect is executed can be varied depending on whether or not a special development effect is executed before it is announced that the game will be controlled to an advantageous state, thereby increasing interest in the game.

The gaming machine of the invention 033SG in aspect 13 is the gaming machine according to any one of aspects 7 to 12,
The advantageous result suggestion effect execution means is capable of executing a plurality of advantageous result suggestion effects (e.g., branch destination suggestion effects of pattern X, pattern Y, and pattern Z) including the first advantageous result suggestion effect and the second advantageous result suggestion effect,
The execution rate of the special development effect differs depending on which of the advantageous result suggestion effects is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-28, the execution rate of the high expectation reach effect development notification effect differs depending on whether the branch destination suggestion effect is executed in pattern X, pattern Y, or pattern Z).
During the execution of the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect, if the special development effect is not executed when the special advantageous result suggestion effect or the special suggestion effect with the highest execution rate of the special development effect is executed, the result of the effect notifying that the effect result of the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect being executed will be controlled to the advantageous state will be (for example, as shown in modified example 029SG-9, in the case where the branch destination suggestion effect is executed in effect pattern Z but the high expectation reach effect development notification effect is not executed, or in the case where the high expectation reach effect development notification effect is not executed but the reach effect I is executed, the part that notifies that the variable display result will be a jackpot).
It is characterized by the following.
This feature can give the player a sense of surprise and can also make the player pay attention to whether or not a special development effect will be executed when a special advantageous result suggestion effect or a special suggestion effect is executed, thereby increasing the player's interest in the game.

Figure 14-1 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a performance control command used in this feature section 029SG. The performance control command is, for example, two bytes long, with the first byte indicating MODE (command classification) and the second byte indicating EXT (type of command). The first bit of the MODE data (bit 7) is always set to "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is set to "0". Note that the command format shown in Figure 14-1 (A) is just one example, and other command formats may also be used. Also, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals that make up the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 14-1(A), command 8001H is a first variable display start command that specifies the start of variable display in a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variable display start command that specifies the start of variable display in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. Command 81XXH is a variable pattern designation command that specifies the variable pattern (variable time (variable display time)) of the decorative symbols (also called performance symbols) that are variably displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol game. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that is set arbitrarily according to the contents of the instruction by the performance control command. In addition, in the variable pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the specified variable pattern, etc.

Command 8CXXH is a variable display result specification command, which is a presentation control command that specifies a variable display result such as a special pattern or a decorative pattern. In the variable display result specification command, as shown in FIG. 14-1 (B), for example, different EXT data is set depending on the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result (also called the variable display result) is a "miss" or a "jackpot", and the determination result of which of several types of jackpot type should be selected when the variable display result is a "jackpot".

For example, as shown in FIG. 14-1 (B), in the variable display result designation command, command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a pre-determined result that the variable display result will be "miss". Command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command notifying the pre-determined result and jackpot type determination result that the variable display result will be "jackpot" and the jackpot type will be "variable jackpot A". Command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command notifying the pre-determined result and jackpot type determination result that the variable display result will be "jackpot" and the jackpot type will be "variable jackpot B". Command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command notifying the pre-determined result and jackpot type determination result that the variable display result will be "jackpot" and the jackpot type will be "variable jackpot C". Command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result specification command that notifies the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "non-variable jackpot" and the jackpot type determined result.

Command 8F00H is a pattern determination command that specifies the stop (determination) of the change in the decorative patterns in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5. Command 95XXH is a game state designation command that specifies the current game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, different EXT data is set depending on the current game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. As a specific example, command 9500H is a first game state designation command corresponding to a game state in which neither time-saving control nor probability variable control is performed (low probability low base state, normal state), and command 9501H is a second game state designation command corresponding to a game state in which time-saving control is performed but probability variable control is not performed (low probability high base state, time-saving state). In addition, command 9502H is a third game state designation command corresponding to a game state in which high probability bonus control is performed but time-saving control is not performed (high probability low base state, high probability bonus state without time-saving), and command 9503H is a fourth game state designation command corresponding to a game state in which time-saving control and high probability bonus control are both performed (high probability high base state, high probability bonus state with time-saving).

Command A0XXH is a start of jackpot command (also called a "fanfare command") that specifies the display of an effect image indicating the start of a jackpot game. Command A1XXH is a large prize opening open notification command that notifies the player that the large prize opening is in an open state during a jackpot game state. Command A2XXH is a large prize opening post-open notification command that notifies the player that the large prize opening has changed from an open state to a closed state during a jackpot game state. Command A3XXH is a end of jackpot command that specifies the display of an effect image at the end of a jackpot game.

In the hit start specification command and hit end specification command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result specification command may be set, so that different EXT data is set according to the pre-determined result and the result of the big win type determination. Alternatively, in the hit start specification command and hit end specification command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the big win type determination result and the EXT data set may be made different from the correspondence in the variable display result specification command. In the large prize opening notification command and the large prize opening after opening notification command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the number of rounds (for example, "1" to "10") executed in the normal opening big win state and the high-speed opening big win state described below.

Command B100H is a first start port entry designation command that notifies the first start condition for executing a special symbol game using a first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A has been established based on the occurrence of a start winning (first start winning) caused by a game ball passing through (entering) the first start winning port formed by the winning ball device 6A being detected by the first start port switch 22A. Command B200H is a second start port entry designation command that notifies the second start condition for executing a special symbol game using a second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B has been established based on the occurrence of a start winning (second start winning) caused by a game ball passing through (entering) the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B being detected by the second start port switch 22B.

Command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command that notifies the first reserved memory number so that the reserved memory number of special charts can be specified. Command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command that notifies the second reserved memory number so that the reserved memory number of special charts can be specified. The first reserved memory number notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12 when the first start port entry designation command is transmitted, for example, based on the first start condition being satisfied when the game ball passes (enters) the first start port. The second reserved memory number notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12 when the second start port entry designation command is transmitted, for example, based on the second start condition being satisfied when the game ball passes (enters) the second start port. In addition, the first pending memory number notification command and the second pending memory number notification command may be sent in response to the start of execution of the special game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is met (when the pending memory number is reduced).

Instead of the first pending memory number notification command and the second pending memory number notification command, a total pending memory number notification command that notifies the total pending memory number may be sent. In other words, the total pending memory number notification command may be used to notify an increase (or decrease) in the total pending memory number.

Commands C4XXH and C6XXH are presentation control commands (commands specifying the judgment result at the time of winning) that indicate the content of the judgment result at the time of winning. Of these, command C4XXH is a design specification command that indicates whether the variable display result will be a "jackpot" or not and the type of jackpot (probable win or non-probable win) as the judgment result at the time of winning. In addition, command C6XXH is a variable category command that indicates the judgment result at the time of winning, that is, whether the random number value for judging the fluctuation pattern will be a "non-reach", "super reach", or "other" fluctuation pattern.

The commands shown in FIG. 14-1(A) are merely examples, and some of these commands may not be included, or different commands may be used instead of these commands, or different commands may be added to these commands. For example, a prize ball number notification command may be provided to enable the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the game balls entering each winning port to be specified, a gate passage notification command to notify that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41, and a notification command to notify the remaining number of times that the special bonus control or time-saving control will be executed.

Figure 14-2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the random number value counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in Figure 14-2, in this feature section 029SG, on the main board 11 side, the numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR1 for determining the special chart display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the type of jackpot, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the random number value MR4 for determining the normal chart display result are controlled so as to be countable. Note that random number values other than these may be used to enhance the game effect. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers.

The random number circuit 104 may count the numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 may count the numerical data indicating some of the random number values MR1 to MR4 by updating various numerical data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 029SG154.

The random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is a random number value used to determine whether or not to control the game state to a jackpot by treating the variable display result of a special symbol or the like in a special symbol game as a "jackpot", and takes a value in the range of "1" to "65536", for example. The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is a random number value used to determine the jackpot type as either "Probable jackpot A", "Probable jackpot B", "Probable jackpot C", or "Non-probable jackpot" when the variable display result is a "jackpot", and takes a value in the range of "1" to "100", for example.

The random number value MR3 for determining the change pattern is a random number value used to determine the change pattern in the variable display of special patterns and decorative patterns to one of several types prepared in advance, and can take a value in the range of "1" to "997", for example.

The random number value MR4 for determining the normal symbol display result is a random number value used to determine whether the variable display result in the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display device 20 is a "normal symbol hit" or a "normal symbol miss", and takes a value in the range of "3" to "13", for example.

Figure 14-3 shows an example of the configuration of a special chart display result judgment table stored in ROM 101. In this feature section 029SG, a common special chart display result judgment table is used for the first special chart and the second special chart as the special chart display result judgment table, but the present invention is not limited to this, and separate special chart display result judgment tables may be used for the first special chart and the second special chart.

The special symbol display result determination table is a table that is referenced to determine whether or not to control the variable display result to a jackpot game state as a "jackpot" before a determined special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in a special symbol game using a first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special symbol game using a second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, based on a random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result.

In the special chart display result judgment table in this feature part 029SG, a numerical value (judgment value) that is compared with the random number value MR1 for judging the special chart display result is assigned to the special chart display result of "jackpot" or "miss" depending on whether the game state of the pachinko game machine 1 is a normal state or a time-saving state (low probability state), or a probability change state (high probability state).

In the special chart display result judgment table, the table data indicating the judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for judging the special chart display result is judgment data assigned to the decision result of whether or not to control the special chart display result to a jackpot game state as a "jackpot". In the special chart display result judgment table in this feature part 029SG, when the game state is a probability variable state (high probability state), more judgment values are assigned to the special chart display result of "jackpot" than when it is in a normal state or a time-saving state (low probability state). As a result, in the probability variable state (high probability state) in which the probability variable control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, the probability of determining that the special chart display result is a "jackpot" and controlled to a jackpot game state is higher (about 1/30 in this feature part 029SG) than the probability of determining that the special chart display result is a "jackpot" and controlled to a jackpot game state when it is in a normal state or a time-saving state (low probability state) (about 1/300 in this feature part 029SG). That is, in the special chart display result judgment table, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a probability variable state (high probability state), the judgment data is assigned to the decision result of whether or not to control to a jackpot gaming state so that the probability of deciding to control to a jackpot gaming state is higher than when it is in a normal state or a time-saving state.

Figure 14-4 (A) shows an example of the configuration of a jackpot type determination table stored in ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table in this feature section 029SG is a table that is referenced to determine the jackpot type as one of multiple types based on the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination when it is determined that the special symbol display result is a "jackpot" and the jackpot game state is controlled. In the jackpot type determination table, a number (determination value) that is compared with the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination is assigned to multiple types of jackpot types such as "non-variable jackpot", "variable jackpot A", "variable jackpot B", and "variable jackpot C" depending on whether the special symbol that is variably displayed (variably displayed) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B).

Now, the types of jackpots in this feature section 029SG will be explained using FIG. 14-4 (B). In this feature section 029SG, the jackpot types are set to "Probable variable jackpot A" and "Probable variable jackpot B", in which high probability control and time-saving control are executed after the jackpot game state ends, transitioning to a high probability, high base state; "Probable variable jackpot C", in which high probability control is executed but time-saving control is not executed after the jackpot game state ends, transitioning to a high probability, low base state; and "Non-probable variable jackpot", in which only time-saving control is executed after the jackpot game state ends, transitioning to a low probability, high base state.

The jackpot game state by "probable jackpot A" is a normal opening jackpot in which the rounds that change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state that is advantageous to the player are repeated 10 times (so-called 10 rounds). On the other hand, the jackpot game state by "probable jackpot B" is a normal opening jackpot in which the rounds that change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state that is advantageous to the player are repeated 5 times (so-called 5 rounds). The jackpot game state by "probable jackpot C" is a normal opening jackpot in which the rounds that change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state that is advantageous to the player are repeated 2 times (so-called 2 rounds). Also, the jackpot game state by "non-probable jackpot" is a normal opening jackpot in which the rounds that change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state that is advantageous to the player are repeated 10 times (so-called 10 rounds). Therefore, "Chance Special Jackpot A" may be referred to as a 10-round (10R) chance special jackpot, "Chance Special Jackpot B" may be referred to as a 5-round (5R) chance special jackpot, and "Chance Special Jackpot C" may be referred to as a 2-round (2R) chance special jackpot.

The high probability control and time-saving control executed after the end of a jackpot game state of a special jackpot A to a special jackpot C will continue to be executed until another jackpot occurs after the end of the jackpot game state. Therefore, if the jackpot that occurs again is one of the special jackpots A to C, the high probability control and time-saving control will be executed again after the end of the jackpot game state, resulting in a so-called consecutive jackpot state in which jackpot game states occur consecutively without going through the normal state.

On the other hand, the time-saving control that is executed after the end of the jackpot game state due to a "non-variable jackpot" ends when a specified number of special games (100 times in this feature part 029SG) are played, or when the jackpot game state is reached before the specified number of special games are played.

In the example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 14-4(A), the allocation of determination values to the jackpot types "Probable variable jackpot A", "Probable variable jackpot B", "Probable variable jackpot C", and "Non-probable variable jackpot" differs depending on whether the variably displayed special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. In other words, when the variably displayed special chart is the first special chart, a predetermined range of determination values (values in the range of "81" to "100") are assigned to the jackpot types "Probable variable jackpot B" and "Probable variable jackpot C" with fewer rounds, whereas when the variably displayed special chart is the second special chart, no determination value is assigned to the jackpot types "Probable variable jackpot B" and "Probable variable jackpot C". With this setting, the ratio of determining the jackpot type to "probable jackpot B" or "probable jackpot C" with fewer rounds can be made different between the case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the first start condition for starting a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the second start condition for starting a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. In particular, in a special game using the second special symbol, the jackpot type is not determined to be "probable jackpot B" or "probable jackpot C" to control to a jackpot state with fewer rounds, so that, for example, in a game state where game balls are likely to enter the second start winning hole formed by the variable winning ball device 6B due to the high opening control accompanying the time reduction control, frequent occurrence of a jackpot state with fewer winning balls can be avoided, and a decrease in interest in the game can be prevented.

In the example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 14-4(A), the allocation of the determination value for the "non-probability variable" jackpot type is the same regardless of whether it is the first special chart game or the second special chart game, so the probability of a non-probability variable jackpot and the probability of a probability variable jackpot are the same regardless of whether it is the first special chart game or the second special chart game.

As described above, the allocation of judgment values for "Probable Variable Jackpot B" and "Probable Variable Jackpot C" differs depending on whether it is the first special chart game or the second special chart, and accordingly, the allocation of judgment values for "Probable Variable Jackpot A" also differs depending on whether it is the first special chart game or the second special chart, and for "Probable Variable Jackpot A" which has a larger number of rounds, it is set up so that it is easier to determine in the second special chart game than in the first special chart game.

In addition, even in the case of the special chart game of the second special chart, a predetermined range of judgment values different from that in the case of the special chart game of the first special chart may be assigned to the jackpot type of "Probable jackpot B" or "Probable jackpot C". For example, in the case of the special chart game of the second special chart, a smaller judgment value than that in the case of the special chart game of the first special chart may be assigned to the jackpot type of "Probable jackpot B" or "Probable jackpot C" compared to the case of the special chart game of the first special chart. Alternatively, regardless of whether it is a special chart game of the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined by referring to common table data.

Figure 14-5 shows the variation patterns in this feature part 029SG. In this feature part 029SG, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance for the cases where the variable display result is a "miss" and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is a "non-reach" and a "reach", respectively, and for the case where the variable display result is a "jackpot". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is a "miss" and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is a "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also called a "non-reach miss variation pattern"), and the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is a "miss" and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is a "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also called a "reach miss variation pattern"). The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the miss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is a "miss". The variation pattern that corresponds to the variable display result being "jackpot" is called the jackpot variation pattern.

There are two types of jackpot fluctuation patterns and reach fluctuation patterns: a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach performance is executed, and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a super reach reach performance is executed. Note that, although this feature section 029SG has one type of normal reach fluctuation pattern, the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more types of normal reach fluctuation patterns may be provided. Also, in this feature section 029SG, eleven types of fluctuation patterns are provided as super reach fluctuation patterns: Super reach α, Super reach β, Super reach γ, Super reach δ, Super reach ε, Super reach ζ, Super reach η, Super reach θ, Super reach ι, Super reach κ, and Super reach λ, but the present invention is not limited to this, and 12 or more types of super reach fluctuation patterns or only 10 or less types may be provided.

The Super Reach fluctuation patterns in this feature part 029SG are: Super Reach α fluctuation patterns in which the variable display result is a jackpot (PB1-2) and a miss (PA2-2); Super Reach β fluctuation patterns in which the variable display result is a jackpot (PB1-3) and a miss (PA2-3); Super Reach γ fluctuation patterns in which the variable display result is a jackpot (PB1-4) and a miss (PA2-4); Super Reach δ fluctuation patterns in which the variable display result is a miss (PA2-5); Super Reach ε fluctuation patterns in which the variable display result is a miss (PA2-6); and Super Reach ζ fluctuation patterns in which the variable display result is a jackpot (PB1-5). There are provided a variation pattern (PA2-7) where the variable display result is a miss, a variation pattern (PB1-6) where the variable display result is a jackpot as a variation pattern for Super Reach η and a variation pattern (PA2-8) where the variable display result is a miss, a variation pattern (PB1-7) where the variable display result is a jackpot as a variation pattern for Super Reach θ and a variation pattern (PA2-9) where the variable display result is a jackpot as a variation pattern for Super Reach ι and a variation pattern (PB1-8) where the variable display result is a miss, a variation pattern (PA2-11) where the variable display result is a jackpot as a variation pattern for Super Reach κ and a variation pattern (PB1-9) where the variable display result is a miss, and a variation pattern (PA2-12) where the variable display result is a jackpot as a variation pattern for Super Reach λ.

As shown in Figure 14-5, the special chart change time of the normal reach change pattern in which the reach performance of the normal reach in this feature part 029SG is executed is set shorter than that of the super reach change pattern.

In addition, in this feature section 029SG, the variable display result is set in the order of super reach, normal reach, and non-reach so that the probability of a jackpot increasing. Therefore, with some exceptions, in the normal reach variation pattern and super reach variation pattern, the longer the special chart variation time, the higher the probability of a jackpot.

In particular, the special chart change time of the Super Reach β fluctuation pattern is set longer than the special chart change time of the Super Reach α fluctuation pattern, the special chart change time of the Super Reach γ fluctuation pattern is set longer than the special chart change time of the Super Reach β fluctuation pattern, the special chart change time of the Super Reach δ fluctuation pattern is set longer than the special chart change time of the Super Reach γ fluctuation pattern, the special chart change time of the Super Reach ε fluctuation pattern is set longer than the special chart change time of the Super Reach δ fluctuation pattern, and the special chart change time of the Super Reach ζ fluctuation pattern is set longer than the special chart change time of the Super The special chart change time is set longer than the special chart change time of the reach ε change pattern, the special chart change time of the super reach η change pattern is set longer than the special chart change time of the super reach ζ change pattern, the special chart change time of the super reach θ change pattern is set longer than the special chart change time of the super reach η change pattern, the special chart change time of the super reach ι change pattern is set longer than the special chart change time of the super reach θ change pattern, and the special chart change time of the super reach κ change pattern is set longer than the special chart change time of the super reach ι change pattern.

In addition, among these Super Reach α fluctuation pattern to Super Reach κ fluctuation pattern, there are no fluctuation patterns for the Super Reach δ fluctuation pattern and the Super Reach ε fluctuation pattern that result in a jackpot. In other words, among these Super Reach α fluctuation pattern to Super Reach κ fluctuation pattern, excluding the Super Reach δ fluctuation pattern and the Super Reach ε fluctuation pattern, the Super Reach α fluctuation pattern is set to have the shortest special chart fluctuation time and the lowest jackpot expectation, and the longer the special chart fluctuation time, the higher the jackpot expectation.

Furthermore, in this feature part 029SG, a Super Reach λ fluctuation pattern is provided as a Super Reach fluctuation pattern with a higher expectation of a jackpot than the Super Reach κ fluctuation pattern. The Super Reach λ fluctuation pattern is exceptionally set to have a special chart fluctuation time longer than the Super Reach ζ fluctuation pattern and shorter than the Super Reach η fluctuation pattern.

In addition, in this feature part 029SG, as described below, these fluctuation patterns are determined using only the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, a random number value for determining the type of fluctuation pattern may be provided, and the type of fluctuation pattern may first be determined from these random number values for determining the type of fluctuation pattern, and then the fluctuation pattern belonging to the determined type may be determined.

As shown in Figures 14-5 and 14-7 (A), the super reach α variation pattern (PA2-2, PB1-2) is a variation pattern in which reach performance A with an execution period length of L1 is executed as a reach performance of a super reach during variable display, and the variable display result is announced as the performance result of the reach performance A. As shown in Figures 14-5 and 14-7 (B), the super reach β variation pattern (PA2-3, PB1-3) is a variation pattern in which reach performance B with an execution period length of L2 (L2>L1) is executed as a reach performance of a super reach during variable display, and the variable display result is announced as the performance result of the reach performance B.

As shown in Figures 14-7 (A) and 14-7 (B), the Super Reach α fluctuation pattern and the Super Reach β fluctuation pattern are also fluctuation patterns that can execute a meter effect that suggests the execution of a high expectation reach effect development notification effect from the variable display start timing to the reach effect end timing (variable display result notification timing). As mentioned above, since the length L2 of the execution period of reach effect B is set to be longer than the length L1 of the execution period of reach effect A, the length L5 of the meter effect execution period in the Super Reach β fluctuation pattern is set to be longer than the length L4 of the meter effect execution period in the Super Reach α fluctuation pattern (L5>L4).

As shown in Figure 14-5 and Figure 14-7 (C), the super reach γ variation pattern (PA2-4, PB1-4) is a variation pattern in which reach performance C or reach performance D is executed as the reach performance of the super reach during the variable display, and the variable display result is notified as the performance result of the reach performance C or reach performance D. The execution period of both reach performance C and reach performance D is set to length L3. In addition, the super reach γ variation pattern is also a variation pattern capable of executing a branch destination suggestion performance that suggests which of the following will be executed (which notification performance to branch to) during the execution period of the reach performance C or reach performance D: a reach performance H development notification performance that notifies that a reach performance H will be executed after the variable display result is notified as the performance result of the reach performance C or reach performance D, and a high expectation reach performance development notification performance that notifies that either the reach performance F or the reach performance I will be executed.

As shown in Figure 14-5 and Figure 14-7 (D), the super reach δ variation pattern (PA2-5) is a variation pattern in which a reach performance B with an execution period length of L2 is executed as a reach performance of the super reach during the variable display, and then a reach performance E development suggestive performance suggesting development to a reach performance E can be executed (length of the reach performance E development suggestive performance executable period: L6a), and finally, it is a variation pattern that does not develop to a reach performance E and notifies of a miss. Note that the super reach δ variation pattern, like the super reach β variation pattern, is also a variation pattern in which a meter performance can be executed from the start timing of the variable display to the end timing of the reach performance (length of the meter performance executable period: L5), and the length L5 of the meter performance executable period is set longer than the length L6a of the reach performance E development suggestive performance executable period.

As shown in Figure 14-5 and Figure 14-8 (E), the super reach ε variation pattern (PA2-6) is a variation pattern in which, during the variable display, reach performance C or reach performance D (the execution period of either reach performance is L3) is executed as the reach performance of the super reach, and the variable display result is notified that it is a miss, and then a reach performance G development suggestion performance is executed, which suggests development to reach performance G, and finally notifies of a miss without developing to reach performance G. The super reach ε variation pattern is also a variation pattern in which a branch destination suggestion performance can be executed during the execution period of reach performance C or reach performance D.

As shown in Figure 14-5 and Figure 14-8 (F), the super reach ζ variation pattern (PA2-7, PB1-5) is a variation pattern in which a reach performance B with an execution period length of L2 is executed as a reach performance of the super reach during the variable display, and a reach performance E development suggestion performance is executed after notifying that the variable display result is a miss, and then a reach performance E development notification performance (length of execution period of reach performance E development notification performance: L6b) that notifies that it will develop into a reach performance E is executed, and then a reach performance E is executed. The super reach ζ variation pattern is also a variation pattern in which a meter performance can be executed (length of meter performance executable period: L5) from the start timing of the variable display to the end timing of the reach performance B. The length L5 of the meter performance executable period is set longer than the length L6a of the reach performance E development suggestion performance executable period. The length L6b of the execution period of the reach performance E development notification performance is set shorter than the length L5 of the meter performance executable period. In addition, the Super Reach ζ variation pattern has a period length from the start of the reach performance E development notification performance to the end of the reach performance E (the notification timing of the variable display result) set to L11.

As shown in Figure 14-5 and Figure 14-8 (G), the super reach η variation pattern (PA2-8, PB1-6) is a variation pattern in which reach performance A is executed as the reach performance of the super reach during the variable display, and a high expectation reach performance development notification performance that notifies the player that the reach performance A will develop into a reach performance with a high expectation of a jackpot (reach performance F or reach performance I described later in this characteristic part) is executed for L7 (L7>L6b), which is longer than the length L6b of the execution period of the reach performance E development notification performance, and then a reach performance F is executed. Note that the super reach η variation pattern is also a variation pattern in which a meter performance can be executed from the start timing of the variable display to the timing when the reach performance A switches to the high expectation reach performance development notification performance (the length of the meter performance execution period is L4', which is shorter than L4, because the reach performance A switches to the high expectation reach performance development notification performance halfway through). In addition, in the super reach η fluctuation pattern, the length of the period from the start timing of the high expectation reach performance development notification performance to the end timing of the reach performance F (the notification timing of the variable display result) is set to L12 (L12>L11), which is longer than the length of the period L11 from the start timing of the reach performance E development notification performance to the end timing of the reach performance E in the super reach ζ fluctuation pattern.

As shown in Figure 14-5 and Figure 14-8 (H), the super reach θ variation pattern (PA2-9, PB1-7) is a variation pattern in which reach performance C or reach performance D (the execution period of either reach performance is L3) is executed as the reach performance of the super reach during the variable display, and after notifying that the variable display result is a miss in these reach performances C or reach performance D, a reach performance G development suggestion performance can be executed, and further, a reach performance G development notification performance that notifies that it will develop into reach performance G is executed for L8 (L7>L8), which is shorter than the execution period L7 of the high expectation reach performance development notification performance, and further the reach performance G is executed. The super reach θ variation pattern is also a variation pattern in which a branch destination suggestion performance can be executed during the execution period of reach performance C or reach performance D.

As shown in Figure 14-5 and Figure 14-9 (I), the super reach ι variation pattern (PA2-10, PB1-8) is a variation pattern in which reach performance C or reach performance D is executed as the reach performance of the super reach during variable display, and a pre-performance and a precursor performance are executed in place of reach performance C or reach performance D halfway through reach performance C or reach performance D, and then a reach performance H development notification performance is executed to notify that the performance will develop into reach performance H, thereby executing the reach performance H. The super reach ι variation pattern is also a variation pattern in which a branch destination suggestion performance can be executed during the execution period of reach performance C or reach performance D.

As shown in Figure 14-5 and Figure 14-9 (J), the super reach κ variation pattern (PA2-11, PB1-9) is a variation pattern in which reach performance C or reach performance D is executed as the reach performance of the super reach during variable display, and a pre-performance and a premonition performance are executed in place of reach performance C or reach performance D halfway through reach performance C or reach performance D, and further a high expectation reach performance development notification performance with an execution period length of L7 is executed to execute reach performance I. The super reach κ variation pattern is also a variation pattern in which a branch destination suggestion performance can be executed during the execution period of reach performance C or reach performance D. In addition, in the super reach κ fluctuation pattern, the length of the period from the start timing of the high expectation reach performance development notification performance to the end timing of reach performance I (the notification timing of the variable display result) is set to L13 (L13>L12>L11), which is longer than the length of the period L12 from the start timing of the high expectation reach performance development notification performance to the end timing of reach performance F in the super reach η fluctuation pattern.

The Super Reach λ fluctuation pattern (PA2-12, PB1-10) is a fluctuation pattern that executes a high expectation reach performance development notification performance with a duration of L7 from a timing before the reach in other Super Reach fluctuation patterns during variable display, and executes the reach performance I. The Super Reach λ fluctuation pattern is also a fluctuation pattern that can execute a meter performance from the start timing of the variable display to the start timing of the high expectation reach performance development notification performance (since the high expectation reach performance development notification performance is executed from a timing before the reach, the duration of the meter performance execution period is L4'' which is even shorter than L4': L4>L4'>L4''). In addition, the length of the period from the start timing of the high expectation reach performance development notification performance to the end timing of the reach performance I (the notification timing of the variable display result) of the Super Reach λ fluctuation pattern is set to L13 (L13>L12>L11), the same as the Super Reach κ.

In particular, as shown in Figures 14-10 (A) and 14-10 (B), the high expectation reach performance development notification performance in this feature section 029SG includes a blackout performance in which the display area of the image display device 5 is darkened to make it difficult to see the performance image displayed on the image display device 5, an early performance in which the opening lines are displayed on the image display device 5 after the blackout performance, a switching performance after the early performance, a late performance in which the closing lines are displayed on the image display device 5 after the switching performance, and a movable body performance in which the movable body 32 is dropped (operated) from an origin position above the image display device 5 to a performance position overlapping with approximately the center of the front of the display area of the image display device 5 after the late performance.

As shown in Figures 14-10 (B) and 14-55, the first stage performance is a performance in which the lines spoken by the character displayed on the image display device 5 are displayed as a text image 029SG007 in the display area of the image display device 5 and output as audio information from the speakers 8L and 8R.

As shown in Figures 14-10(B) and 14-55, the latter stage performance follows the former stage performance and displays the lines spoken by the character as a text image 029SG008 in the display area of the image display device 5, and also outputs them as audio information from the speakers 8L and 8R.

As shown in Figure 14-10 (B), the opening line is "You're not alone...we'll show you everyone's power!", and the closing line is "Miracle attack!".

More specifically, the first stage performance is composed of a first period and a second period, and in the first period, the phrase "You're not alone..." is output from speakers 8L and 8R, and the seven letters of "You're not alone..." are displayed in the display area of image display device 5. Then, in the second period, the phrase "I'll show you everyone's power!" is output from speakers 8L and 8R, and the 12 letters of "I'll show you everyone's power!" are displayed below the letters "You're not alone..." in the display area of image display device 5. The second stage performance is also composed of a first period and a second period, and in the first period, the phrase "Miracle" is output from speakers 8L and 8R, and the four letters of "Miracle" are displayed in the display area of image display device 5. During the second period, the line "Attack!" is output from speakers 8L and 8R, and the five letters of "Attack!" are displayed below the word "Miracle" in the display area of the image display device 5.

In other words, in the front and back performances of this feature part 029SG, the number of characters displayed in the first period of the front performance is greater than the number of characters displayed in the first period of the back performance, and the number of characters displayed in the second period of the front performance is greater than the number of characters displayed in the second period of the back performance.

Also, as shown in FIG. 14-10 (B), the display manner of the lines in the early performance differs from the display manner of the lines in the late performance, and in particular, the lines in the late performance are displayed in a manner that is more emphasized than the display manner of the lines in the early performance.

For example, in the first stage performance, the background screen and character image of the image display device 5 are displayed in a dark manner, and a text image 029SG007 consisting of multiple characters (e.g., "You're not alone...") is displayed in a manner that gradually becomes larger and brighter (fade-in) during the first period, and then a text image 029SG007 consisting of multiple characters (e.g., "I'll show you all our power!") is displayed in a manner that gradually becomes larger and brighter (fade-in) during the second period. Also, after the text image 029SG007 (e.g., "You're not alone...I'll show you all our power!") is displayed at its largest and brightest, it is displayed in a manner that gradually becomes smaller and darker (fade-out) and finally disappears. Note that the text image 029SG007 may move while fading in or out.

On the other hand, in the latter stage performance, the background screen of the image display device 5 is displayed in a brighter manner than in the former stage performance, and multiple character images 029SG008 consisting of one character (for example, "Mi", "Ra", "Ku", "Ru") are displayed (dynamically displayed) in a manner that rotates and moves from the right side of the display screen toward the center in sequence during the first period (frame-in), and multiple character images 029SG008 consisting of one character (for example, "A", "Ta", "T", "Ku", "!") are displayed (dynamically displayed) in a manner that rotates and moves from the bottom side of the display screen toward the center during the second period (frame-in). Also, after these character images 029SG008 (for example, "Miracle Attack!") are displayed largest and brightest, they move radially outward and are finally displayed in a manner that disappears outside the display screen (frame-out).

As shown in Figure 14-10 (B), the character image 029SG007 in the first stage performance is small, flat (two-dimensional), moves slowly (the speed at which the display mode changes due to fading in), and is displayed at a low brightness. On the other hand, the character image 029SG008 in the second stage performance is larger, three-dimensional (three-dimensional), moves faster (the speed at which the display mode changes due to framing in (movement speed)), and is displayed at a high brightness (see Figure 14-55).

In addition, as long as the maximum size and brightness of the character image 029SG008 in the latter performance is larger and brighter than the maximum size and brightness of the character image 029SG007 in the former performance, the size and brightness of a portion of the character image when fading in or framing in may be inversely related. Also, although the content of the dialogue differs between the former and latter performances, at least some of the content may be the same.

In this way, it can be said that the larger the size of the character images that make up the dialogue, the higher the degree of emphasis; the more three-dimensional the form is than the more planar, the higher the degree of emphasis is for faster movement than slower, and the higher the brightness is than the lower the degree of emphasis is. In the above, the size, form, movement, and brightness of the character images are exemplified in the latter stage performance as being more emphasized than in the former stage performance, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it is sufficient that the degree of emphasis of at least one element of the size, form, movement, and brightness of the character images in the latter stage performance is higher than that of the character images in the former stage performance. In addition to the above, for example, the degree of emphasis may include a higher degree for thicker characters than for thin characters, and a higher degree for colors than for low saturation or brightness. Furthermore, the degree of emphasis may be increased not only by the display mode of the character images themselves, but also by displaying special images such as effect images around the character images.

Figure 14-6 is an explanatory diagram of how the variation pattern is determined in this feature part 029SG. In this feature part 029SG, the variation pattern determination table to be selected varies depending on the display result of the variable display to be executed and the number of reserved memories.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14-6, when the variable display result is a jackpot, the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table is selected, and the fluctuation pattern is determined from PB1-1 (normal reach jackpot fluctuation pattern), PB1-2 (super reach α jackpot fluctuation pattern), PB1-3 (super reach β jackpot fluctuation pattern), PB1-4 (super reach γ jackpot fluctuation pattern), PB1-5 (super reach ζ jackpot fluctuation pattern), PB1-6 (super reach η jackpot fluctuation pattern), PB1-7 (super reach θ jackpot fluctuation pattern), PB1-8 (super reach ι jackpot fluctuation pattern), PB1-9 (super reach κ jackpot fluctuation pattern), and PB1-10 (super reach λ jackpot fluctuation pattern) using the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table.

When using the jackpot fluctuation pattern judgment table to determine the fluctuation pattern, the determination ratio of PB1-1 (fluctuation pattern of normal reach jackpot) is set to the lowest, followed by PB1-2 (fluctuation pattern of super reach α jackpot), PB1-3 (fluctuation pattern of super reach β jackpot), PB1-4 (fluctuation pattern of super reach γ jackpot), PB1-5 (fluctuation pattern of super reach ζ jackpot), PB1-6 (fluctuation pattern of super reach η jackpot), PB1-7 (fluctuation pattern of super reach α jackpot), PB1-8 (fluctuation pattern of super reach γ jackpot), PB1-9 (fluctuation pattern of super reach γ jackpot), PB1-10 (fluctuation pattern of super reach α jackpot), PB1-11 (fluctuation pattern of super reach γ jackpot), PB1-12 (fluctuation pattern of super reach α jackpot), PB1-13 (fluctuation pattern of super reach β jackpot), PB1-14 (fluctuation pattern of super reach γ jackpot), PB1-15 (fluctuation pattern of super reach ζ jackpot), PB1-16 (fluctuation pattern of super reach η jackpot), PB1-17 (fluctuation pattern of super reach α jackpot), PB1-18 (fluctuation pattern of super reach α jackpot), PB1-19 (fluctuation pattern of super reach α jackpot), PB1-20 (fluctuation pattern of super reach α jackpot), PB1-21 (fluctuation pattern of super reach α jackpot), PB1-22 (fluctuation pattern of super reach α jackpot), PB1-23 (fluctuation pattern of super reach α jackpot), PB1-24 (fluctuation pattern of super reach α jackpot), PB1-25 (fluctuation The determination rate can be set to increase in the following order: PB1-1 (Pear Reach θ jackpot fluctuation pattern), PB1-8 (Super Reach ι jackpot fluctuation pattern), PB1-9 (Super Reach κ jackpot fluctuation pattern), PB1-10 (Super Reach λ jackpot fluctuation pattern) (Determination rate of each Super Reach fluctuation pattern when selecting the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table: PB1-2<PB1-3<PB1-4<PB1-5<PB1-6<PB1-7<PB1-8<PB1-9<PB1-10).

In addition, in this feature section 029SG, if the variable display result is a jackpot, the same jackpot variation pattern determination table is used to determine the variation pattern regardless of the type of jackpot, but the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to provide multiple jackpot variation pattern determination tables with different determination rates for any of PB1-1, PB1-2, and PB1-3, and to provide multiple jackpot variation pattern determination tables with different determination rates for at least two or more jackpot variation patterns, and to determine the variation pattern using different jackpot variation pattern determination tables depending on the type of jackpot. In this way, it is possible to create a variation pattern that is easily determined for each type of jackpot, so that the player can pay attention to which variable display pattern has resulted in the variable display result being a jackpot, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

In addition, in the normal game state (low base state), if the variable display result is "miss" and the number of reserved memories of the variable special chart is two or less, the miss fluctuation pattern determination table A is selected, and the fluctuation pattern is determined using the miss fluctuation pattern determination table A as PA1-1 (non-reach miss fluctuation pattern), PA2-1 (normal reach miss fluctuation pattern), PA2-2 (super reach α miss fluctuation pattern), PA2-3 (super reach β miss fluctuation pattern), PA2-4 (super reach γ miss fluctuation pattern), It is determined from the following: PA2-5 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach δ miss), PA2-6 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach ε miss), PA2-7 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach ζ miss), PA2-8 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach η miss), PA2-9 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach θ miss), PA2-10 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach ι miss), PA2-11 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach κ miss), and PA2-12 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach λ miss).

In addition, in the normal game state (low base state), if the variable display result is "miss" and the number of reserved memories of the variable special chart is three, the miss fluctuation pattern determination table B is selected, and the fluctuation pattern is determined using the miss fluctuation pattern determination table B as PA1-2 (shortened fluctuation pattern of non-reach miss), PA2-1 (fluctuation pattern of normal reach miss), PA2-2 (fluctuation pattern of super reach α miss), PA2-3 (fluctuation pattern of super reach β miss), PA2-4 (fluctuation pattern of super reach γ miss), It is determined from the following: PA2-5 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach δ miss), PA2-6 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach ε miss), PA2-7 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach ζ miss), PA2-8 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach η miss), PA2-9 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach θ miss), PA2-10 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach ι miss), PA2-11 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach κ miss), and PA2-12 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach λ miss).

In addition, in the normal game state (low base state), if the variable display result is "miss" and the number of reserved memories of the variable special chart is four, the miss fluctuation pattern determination table C is selected, and the fluctuation pattern is determined using the miss fluctuation pattern determination table C as PA1-3 (shortened fluctuation pattern of non-reach miss), PA2-1 (fluctuation pattern of normal reach miss), PA2-2 (fluctuation pattern of super reach α miss), PA2-3 (fluctuation pattern of super reach β miss), PA2-4 (fluctuation pattern of super reach γ miss), It is determined from the following: PA2-5 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach δ miss), PA2-6 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach ε miss), PA2-7 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach ζ miss), PA2-8 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach η miss), PA2-9 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach θ miss), PA2-10 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach ι miss), PA2-11 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach κ miss), and PA2-12 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach λ miss).

In addition, when the variable display result is "miss" in the time-saving state (high base state), the miss fluctuation pattern determination table D is selected, and the fluctuation pattern is determined using the miss fluctuation pattern determination table D as PA1-4 (time-saving shortened fluctuation pattern for non-reach miss), PA2-1 (normal reach miss fluctuation pattern), PA2-2 (super reach α miss fluctuation pattern), PA2-3 (super reach β miss fluctuation pattern), PA2-4 (super reach γ miss fluctuation pattern), It is determined from PA2-5 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach δ miss), PA2-6 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach ε miss), PA2-7 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach ζ miss), PA2-8 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach η miss), PA2-9 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach θ miss), PA2-10 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach ι miss), PA2-11 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach κ miss), and PA2-12 (fluctuation pattern of Super Reach λ miss).

In other words, if the variable display result in this feature part 029SG is a "miss," the percentage of variable display being executed using a shortening variable pattern (PA1-2, PA1-3, PA1-4) in which the special chart fluctuation time is shorter than the normal non-miss variable pattern (PA1-1) based on the number of reserved memories of the variable chart being 3 or 4, or the time-saving state, is high, making it possible to prevent the game from becoming protracted while shortening the period until the next variable display result is a jackpot.

When determining the fluctuation pattern using miss fluctuation pattern determination tables A to D, the determination ratio of non-reach miss fluctuation patterns (PA1-1 for miss fluctuation pattern determination table A, PA1-2 for miss fluctuation pattern determination table B, PA1-3 for miss fluctuation pattern determination table C, and PA1-4 for miss fluctuation pattern determination table D) is set highest, followed by PA2-1 (normal reach miss fluctuation pattern), PA2-2 (super reach α miss fluctuation pattern), PA2-3 (super reach β miss fluctuation pattern), PA2-4 (super reach γ miss fluctuation pattern), PA2-5 (super reach δ miss fluctuation pattern), PA2-6 (super reach 7 miss fluctuation pattern), and (Super reach ε miss fluctuation pattern), PA2-7 (Super reach ζ miss fluctuation pattern), PA2-8 (Super reach η miss fluctuation pattern), PA2-9 (Super reach θ miss fluctuation pattern), PA2-10 (Super reach ι miss fluctuation pattern), PA2-11 (Super reach κ miss fluctuation pattern), PA2-12 (Super reach λ miss fluctuation pattern) should be set to decrease in order (Decision ratio of each super reach fluctuation pattern when the miss fluctuation pattern judgment table is selected: PA2-12<PA2-11<PA2-10<PA2-9<PA2-8<PA2-7<PA2-6<PA2-5<PA2-4<PA2-3<PA2-2).

By setting the determination ratio of each fluctuation pattern in each fluctuation pattern judgment table as described above, for the Super Reach fluctuation pattern, the jackpot expectation rate of the Super Reach α fluctuation pattern is set to the lowest, the jackpot expectation rate of the Super Reach β fluctuation pattern is set to be higher than the jackpot expectation rate of the Super Reach α fluctuation pattern, the jackpot expectation rate of the Super Reach γ fluctuation pattern is set to be higher than the jackpot expectation rate of the Super Reach β fluctuation pattern, the jackpot expectation rate of the Super Reach ζ fluctuation pattern is set to be higher than the jackpot expectation rate of the Super Reach γ fluctuation pattern, and the jackpot expectation rate of the Super Reach The jackpot expectation of the Super Reach η fluctuation pattern is set higher than that of the Super Reach ζ fluctuation pattern, the jackpot expectation of the Super Reach θ fluctuation pattern is set higher than that of the Super Reach η fluctuation pattern, the jackpot expectation of the Super Reach ι fluctuation pattern is set higher than that of the Super Reach θ fluctuation pattern, the jackpot expectation of the Super Reach κ fluctuation pattern is set higher than that of the Super Reach ι fluctuation pattern, and the jackpot expectation of the Super Reach λ fluctuation pattern is set higher than that of the Super Reach κ fluctuation pattern. As for the Super Reach δ fluctuation pattern and the Super Reach ε fluctuation pattern, as mentioned above, only the fluctuation patterns in the case where the variable display result is a miss are provided, so the jackpot expectation is 0.

Next, the image display device 5 in this characteristic part 029SG will be described. In the display area of the image display device 5, the effect pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" are arranged. In addition, a first reserved memory display area 029SG005D and a second reserved memory display area 029SG005U are set in two places on the left and right of the lower part of the display area of the image display device 5. In the first reserved memory display area 029SG005D and the second reserved memory display area 029SG005U, a reserved memory display that identifiably displays the reserved memory number (special reserved memory number) of the variable display corresponding to the special game is displayed. In this characteristic part 029SG, these reserved displays can be displayed in multiple display modes, and a pre-reading notice display (also called a reserved display notice display) that changes the rate at which the reserved memory display is displayed in the variable display corresponding to the reserved memory display (the probability of a jackpot) can be executed depending on which display mode the reserved memory display is displayed in.

Furthermore, on the right side of the image display device 5 in this characteristic part 029SG, a meter 029SG005M is displayed, which can change the display mode to five levels (six levels if the state where the meter performance is not executed is included) as the meter performance described above.

The RAM 102 in this characteristic section 029SG is provided with a game control data holding area 029SG150 as shown in FIG. 14-12, for example, as an area for holding various data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. The game control data holding area 029SG150 shown in FIG. 14-12 includes a first special chart reserve memory section 029SG151A, a second special chart reserve memory section 029SG151B, a normal chart reserve memory section 029SG151C, a game control flag setting section 029SG152, a game control timer setting section 029SG153, a game control counter setting section 029SG154, and a game control buffer setting section 029SG155.

The first special symbol reservation memory unit 029SG151A stores reservation data for a special symbol game (a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A) that has not yet started, but in which a game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning port formed by the winning ball device 6A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. As an example, the first special symbol reservation memory unit 029SG151A associates reservation numbers with the order of winning (the order of detection of the game ball) into the first start winning port, and stores, as reservation data, random number values MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, random number values MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and numerical data indicating random number values MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, which are extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104, etc., based on the establishment of the first start condition when the game ball passes (enters), until the number of memories reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The reserved data stored in the first special chart reserved memory unit 029SG151A thus indicates that the execution of the special chart game using the first special chart is reserved, and serves as reserved information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a jackpot will be reached based on the variable display result (special chart display result) in this special chart game.

The second special symbol reservation memory unit 029SG151B stores reservation data of a special symbol game (a special symbol game using a second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B) in which a game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred but has not yet started. As an example, the second special symbol reservation memory unit 029SG151B associates reservation numbers with the order of winning (the order of detection of the game ball) into the second start winning port, and stores, as reservation data, the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, which are extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104, etc. based on the establishment of the second start condition when the game ball passes (enters), until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The reserved data stored in the second special chart reserved memory unit 029SG151B thus indicates that the execution of a special chart game using the second special chart is on hold, and serves as reserved information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a jackpot will be reached based on the variable display result (special chart display result) in this special chart game.

The reserved information (first reserved information) based on the establishment of the first start condition by the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning port, and the reserved information (second reserved information) based on the establishment of the second start winning condition by the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning port may be stored in a common reserved memory unit in association with the reserved number. In this case, start port data indicating whether the game ball passed (entered) the first or second start winning port may be included in the reserved information and stored in association with the reserved number.

The regular symbol reserve memory unit 029SG151C stores reserve information for regular symbol games that have not yet been started by the regular symbol display device 20, even though the game ball that passed through the passing gate 41 has been detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the regular symbol reserve memory unit 029SG151C associates the game balls with reserve numbers in the order in which they passed through the passing gate 41, and stores numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the regular symbol display result extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104, etc. based on the passage of the game ball as reserved data, until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4").

The game control flag setting unit 029SG152 is provided with multiple types of flags whose states can be updated depending on the progress of the game on the pachinko game machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 029SG152 stores data indicating the flag value and data indicating the on or off state for each of the multiple types of flags.

The game control timer setting unit 029SG153 is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 029SG153 stores data indicating the timer values of multiple types of timers.

The game control counter setting unit 029SG154 is provided with multiple types of counters for counting count values used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 029SG154 stores data indicating the count values of each of the multiple types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 029SG154 may be provided with a random counter for counting some or all of the game random numbers in a manner that allows the CPU 103 to update them by software.

In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 029SG154, random numbers not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating random numbers MR2 to MR4, are stored as random count values, and the numerical data indicating each random number is updated periodically or irregularly according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the updating operation of the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be for updating the random count value by performing a predetermined process such as scrambling or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data extracted from the random number circuit 104.

The game control buffer setting unit 029SG155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 029SG155 stores data indicating the buffer values in each of multiple types of buffers.

The RAM 122 mounted on the performance control board 12 shown in Figure 3 is provided with a performance control data holding area 029SG190 as shown in Figure 14-13 (A) as an area for holding various data used to control performance operations. The performance control data holding area 029SG190 shown in Figure 14-13 (A) includes a performance control flag setting unit 029SG191, a performance control timer setting unit 029SG192, a performance control counter setting unit 029SG193, and a performance control buffer setting unit 029SG194.

The performance control flag setting unit 029SG191 is provided with multiple types of flags whose states can be updated according to the performance operation state, such as the display state of the performance image on the screen of the image display device 5, and the performance control commands sent from the main board 11. For example, the performance control flag setting unit 029SG191 stores data indicating the flag value and data indicating the on or off state for each of the multiple types of flags.

The performance control timer setting unit 029SG192 is provided with multiple types of timers that are used to control the progress of various performance operations, such as the display operation of a performance image on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the performance control timer setting unit 029SG192 stores data indicating the timer values of each of the multiple types of timers.

The performance control counter setting unit 029SG193 is provided with multiple types of counters used to control the progress of various performance operations. For example, the performance control counter setting unit 029SG193 stores data indicating the count values of each of the multiple types of counters.

The performance control buffer setting unit 029SG194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used to control the progress of various performance operations. For example, the performance control buffer setting unit 029SG194 stores data indicating the buffer values for each of multiple types of buffers.

In this feature section 029SG, data constituting the start winning time receiving command buffer 029SG194A as shown in FIG. 14-13 (B) is stored in a predetermined area of the performance control buffer setting section 029SG194. The start winning time receiving command buffer 029SG194A has a storage area (area corresponding to buffer numbers "1-1" to "1-4") corresponding to the maximum value of the total reserved memory number of the first special symbol reserved memory (for example, "4") and a storage area (area corresponding to buffer number "1-0") corresponding to the first special symbol being displayed variably. In addition, the start winning time receiving command buffer 029SG194A has a storage area (area corresponding to buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-4") corresponding to the maximum value of the total reserved memory number of the second special symbol reserved memory (for example, "4") and a storage area (area corresponding to buffer number "2-0") corresponding to the second special symbol being displayed variably. When a start win occurs at the first start win port or the second start win port, a set of four commands, namely, a start win designation command (first start win designation command or second start win designation command), a pattern designation command, a variable category designation command, and a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command), is sent from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12. The storage area corresponding to the first special pattern reserved memory and the storage area corresponding to the second special pattern reserved memory in the start win reception command buffer 029SG194A are provided with storage areas (entries) for storing these start win designation command, pattern designation command, variable category designation command, and reserved memory number notification commands separately as the first special pattern reserved memory and the second special pattern reserved memory.

The contents of these storage areas (entries) are shifted up one at a time when the start condition is met and the variable display of the top reserved memory (buffer number "1-1" or buffer number "2-1") begins, as described below, and the contents of buffer number "1-0" or buffer number "2-0", which stores the contents of the reserved memory for which the start condition is met, are cleared in the special chart hit waiting process that is executed when the variable display ends.

Furthermore, in the start winning reception command buffer 029SG194A of this characteristic part 029SG, a memory area is reserved for each storage area (entry) so that the hold display flag, which is set to a flag value corresponding to the display pattern (display mode) of the start winning designation command, the pattern designation command, the variable category designation command, and the hold memory display, depending on whether or not the display pattern associated with the decision on whether or not to execute the pre-reading preview performance in the pre-reading preview setting process (Fig. 14-20) is undetermined due to the occurrence of a new start winning, can be stored in association with each buffer number corresponding to the first special chart hold memory and the second special chart hold memory.

When the execution of the pre-reading notice performance is not determined in the pre-reading notice setting process described later, the hold display flag is set to "0", which corresponds to the display pattern of the normal hold memory display, and the hold memory display in the normal display mode (e.g., a white circle) is displayed in the first hold memory display area 029SG5D and the second hold memory display area 029SG5U provided at the bottom of the image display device 5. When the execution of the pre-reading notice performance is determined, the hold display flag is set to "1" (blue circle) or "2" (red circle), which corresponds to the display pattern of the hold memory display in a special mode (e.g., a blue circle or a red circle) different from the normal display mode, and the hold memory display in a special mode different from the normal display mode is displayed in the first hold memory display area 029SG5D and the second hold memory display area 029SG5U, and the variable display corresponding to the hold memory display is set to notify the possibility of a jackpot or a super reach.

When a start win is made to the first start win port, the CPU 120 for controlling the performance stores the command from the top (the entry with the lowest buffer number) of the free entry corresponding to the first special symbol reserved memory in the start win reception command buffer 029SG194A, and when a start win is made to the second start win port, the CPU 120 stores the command from the top (the entry with the lowest buffer number) of the free entry corresponding to the second special symbol reserved memory in the start win reception command buffer 029SG194A. When a start win is made, the start win port designation command to the reserved memory number notification command are sent in sequence. Therefore, when a command is received, the start win port designation command, the pattern designation command, the variable category designation command, and the reserved memory number notification command are stored in the storage area corresponding to the last "1" to "4" of the buffer number corresponding to the first special symbol reserved memory or the second special symbol reserved memory, in that order.

Whenever the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the commands stored in the start winning time reception command buffer 029SG194A shown in FIG. 14-13(B) are deleted from the entry corresponding to the reserved memory of the variable display that just ended (the entry with buffer number "1-0" or "2-0"), and the contents stored in the entry corresponding to the reserved memory of the variable display that is about to start (the entry corresponding to buffer number "1-1" or "2-1") and the contents stored in the entries after the reserved memory of the variable display that is about to start are shifted. For example, when the variable display of the decorative pattern of the first special pattern reserved memory is ended in the storage state shown in FIG. 14-13(B), the commands stored in buffer number "0" are deleted, the commands stored in buffer number "1" are shifted to buffer number "0", the commands stored in the area corresponding to buffer number "2" are shifted to the area corresponding to buffer number "1", and the commands stored in the areas corresponding to buffer numbers "3" and "4" are shifted to the areas corresponding to buffer numbers "2" and "3". Therefore, buffer number "0" becomes the area (entry) for storing each command related to the pending memory that is variably displayed at that time.

Next, the start winning judgment process of this feature part 029SG executed in step S101 of Fig. 6 will be described based on Fig. 14-14. In the start winning judgment process, the CPU 103 first judges whether the first start hole switch 22A, which is provided corresponding to the first start winning hole formed by the winning ball device 6A, is in the ON state based on the detection signal from the first start hole switch 22A (step 029SGS101a). At this time, if the first start hole switch 22A is in the ON state (step 029SGS101a; Y), it judges whether the first special symbol reserved memory number, which is the reserved memory number of the special symbol game using the first special symbol, is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4" as the upper limit memory number) (step 029SGS102). The CPU 103 can specify the first reserved memory number by, for example, reading the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 029SG154. When the first reserved memory number is not the upper limit value in step 029SGS102 (step 029SGS102; N), for example, the storage value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 029SG155 is set to "1" (step 029SGS103).

When the first start port switch 22A is off in step 029SGS101a (step 029SGS101a; N) or when the first special symbol reserved memory number has reached the upper limit in step 029SGS102 (step 029SGS102; Y), the second start port switch 22B is determined to be on or not based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B (step 029SGS101b). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (step 029SGS101b; Y), it is determined whether the second special symbol reserved memory number, which is the reserved memory number of the special symbol game using the second special symbol, has reached a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4" as the upper limit memory number) (step 029SGS105). The CPU 103 can specify the number of reserved second special figures by, for example, reading the second reserved memory count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory count counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 029SG154. When the second reserved memory count is not the upper limit value in step 029SGS105 (step 029SGS105; N), for example, the storage value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 029SG155 is set to "2" (step 029SGS106).

After executing either the process of step 029SGS103 or step 029SGS106, the number of reserved memories corresponding to the start port buffer value, which is the stored value of the start port buffer, is updated to add 1 (step 029SGS107). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the first reserved memory count value is added by 1, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the second reserved memory count value is added by 1. Thus, the first reserved memory count value is updated to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning port and the first start condition corresponding to the special game using the first special game is established. In addition, the second reserved memory count value is updated to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning port and the second start condition corresponding to the special game using the second special game is established. At this time, the total reserved memory number is also updated to add 1 (step 029SGS108). For example, the total reserved memory count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory count counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 029SG154, can be updated to add 1.

After executing the process of step 029SGS108, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special chart display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the type of big win, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 029SG154 (step 029SGS109). The numerical data indicating each random number value thus extracted is stored by being set as reserved information at the beginning of an empty entry in the special chart reserved memory unit according to the start port buffer value (step 029SGS110). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are stored in the first special chart reserved memory unit 029SG151A, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are stored in the second special chart reserved memory unit 029SG151B.

The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the type of jackpot are used to determine whether the variable display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is a "jackpot" or not, and further to determine the type of jackpot if the variable display result is a "jackpot". The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbol or decorative symbol. By executing the processing of step 029SGS109, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating all of the random number values used to determine the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol or decorative symbol.

Following the processing of step 029SGS110, the sending setting of the start port winning designation command according to the start port buffer value is performed (step 029SGS111). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the storage address of the first start port winning designation command table in ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, and the setting is performed to send the first start port winning designation command to the performance control board 12. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2", the storage address of the second start port winning designation command table in ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, and the setting is performed to send the second start port winning designation command to the performance control board 12. The start port winning designation command thus set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12, for example, after the special pattern process processing is completed, by executing the command control processing of step S27 shown in FIG. 5.

Following the processing of step 029SGS111, a random number value determination process is executed at the time of winning (step 029SGS112). After that, a setting is made to send a pending memory number notification command to the performance control board 12, for example by storing the storage address of the pending memory number notification command table in ROM 101 in a buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer (step 029SGS113). The pending memory number notification command thus set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12, for example by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 5 after the special symbol process process is completed.

After executing the process of step 029SGS113, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is "1" (step 029SGS114). At this time, if the start port buffer value is "1" (step 029SGS114; Y), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (step 029SGS115), and then the process proceeds to step 029SGS104. On the other hand, if the start port buffer value is "2" (step 029SGS114; N), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (step 029SGS116), and then the start winning process is terminated. As a result, even if both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B simultaneously detect the start winning of a valid game ball, the process based on the detection of both valid start winnings can be completed reliably.

Figure 14-15 (A) is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step 029SGS112 of Figure 14-14 as a winning random number value determination process. In this feature section 029SG, when the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, a determination is made by the normal special symbol process (step S22 of Figure 6, Figure 14-16) described below as to whether or not to control the special symbol display result (variable display result of special symbols) to a "jackpot" and to control the game to a jackpot. Also, in the variable pattern setting process (step S23 of Figure 6, Figure 14-17) described below, a determination is made of a variable pattern that specifically specifies the variable display mode of the decorative symbols. On the other hand, apart from these judgments, when the game ball is detected in the start winning hole (first start winning hole or second start winning hole), the CPU 103 executes the winning random number judgment process of step 029SGS112 to judge whether or not it is judged that the jackpot pattern is to be stopped and displayed as the special symbol display result, and judge whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a predetermined display mode accompanied by a super reach. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that entered the start winning hole is started, that is, before it is decided whether or not it is a jackpot at the start of the variable display, it is judged that the special symbol display result is a "jackpot" and which category of variable display mode the variable display mode of the decorative symbol will be, and based on this judgment result, the performance control CPU 120 or the like executes a notice performance such as a pre-reading notice performance, as described later.

In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 14-15(A), the CPU 103 first identifies the current game state of the pachinko game machine 1 by, for example, checking the state of the time-saving flag and the special probability flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 029SG152 (step 029SGS121). The CPU 103 identifies the special probability state when the special probability flag is on, identifies the time-saving state when the special probability flag is off and the time-saving flag is on, and identifies the normal state when both the special probability flag and the time-saving flag are off.

Following the processing of step 029SGS121, the display result judgment table shown in FIG. 14-3 is selected and set (step 029SGS122). After that, it is judged whether the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for judging the special chart display result extracted in step 029SGS109 of FIG. 14-14 is within a predetermined jackpot judgment range (step 029SGS123). In the jackpot judgment range, individual judgment values assigned to the special chart display result of "jackpot" in the special chart display result judgment table 1 selected by the processing of step 029SGS122 are set, and the CPU 103 can compare the random number value MR1 with each judgment value one by one to judge whether there is a judgment value that matches the random number value MR1. Alternatively, numerical values indicating the minimum (lower limit) and maximum (upper limit) judgment values included in the jackpot judgment range may be set, and the CPU 103 may compare the random number value MR1 with the minimum and maximum values of the jackpot judgment range to determine whether the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot judgment range. In this case, by determining that the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot judgment range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the reserved data including the random number value MR1 is determined to be a "jackpot".

If it is determined in step 029SGS123 that the winning combination is not within the winning combination range, that is, if it is determined that the winning combination is not a winning combination in the variable display (step 029SGS123; N), that is, if the variable display result in the variable display is a "miss", the transmission setting of the first pattern designation command, which is a pattern designation command corresponding to the variable display result being a "miss" (step 029SGS128), is executed, and it is determined whether the time-saving flag is on or not, that is, whether the current game state is in the time-saving state or not (step 029SGS129). If the time-saving flag is off (step 029SGS129; N), the losing combination pattern determination table A is selected and set, and if the time-saving flag is on (step 029SGS129; Y), the losing combination pattern determination table D is selected and set (step 029SGS131). In addition, the loss fluctuation pattern determination table A is a loss fluctuation pattern determination table used when the number of reserved memories is two or less. In addition, the loss fluctuation pattern determination table D is a loss fluctuation pattern determination table used when the game state is a high base state in which time-saving control is being executed.

Also, if it is determined in step 029SGS123 that the value is within the jackpot determination range, that is, if it is determined that a jackpot will occur during variable display (step 029SGS123; Y), as shown in FIG. 14-15(A), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination (step 029SGS132). At this time, the CPU 103 selects table data for jackpot type determination from the table data constituting the jackpot type determination table according to the variable special chart (the "first special chart" corresponding to "1" or the "second special chart" corresponding to "2") specified in response to the start port buffer value. Then, by referring to the selected table data for jackpot type determination, it is determined which of the multiple types the jackpot type is determined to be.

In addition, the sending setting of the symbol designation command according to the type of jackpot determined is executed (step 029SGS133), i.e., the second symbol designation command in case of a sure jackpot A, the third symbol designation command in case of a sure jackpot B, the fourth symbol designation command in case of a sure jackpot C, and the fifth symbol designation command in case of a non-variable jackpot, and the jackpot variation pattern determination table is selected and set (step 029SGS135), and the process proceeds to step 029SGS138.

After executing any of the processes of step 029SGS130, step 029SGS131, and step 029SGS135, the variable category according to the range of judgment values that includes the random number value MR3 is determined using each of the variable pattern judgment tables set in each of these steps and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for the variable pattern judgment (step 029SGS138). In this characteristic part 029SG, as shown in FIG. 14-15 (B), at least when the variable display result is "miss", a variable category that is a variable display mode of "non-reach" in common regardless of the total reserved memory number, a variable category that is a variable display mode of "super reach", and a variable category of "other" that is a variable display mode other than "non-reach" and "super reach" (for example, normal reach) are provided, and it is sufficient to determine whether such a variable category is determined based on the random number value MR3.

After that, a variable category designation command according to the result of the processing in step 029SGS138 is set up to be sent to the performance control board 12 (step 029SGS139), and the winning random number value determination process is terminated.

Figure 14-16 is a flow chart showing an example of the processing executed in S110 of Figure 6 as the normal special symbol processing. In the normal special symbol processing shown in Figure 14-16, the CPU 103 first judges whether the second special symbol reserved memory count is "0" or not (step 029SGS141). The second special symbol reserved memory count is the reserved memory count of the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the processing of step 029SGS141, the second reserved memory count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 029SG154 may be read, and it may be judged whether the read value is "0" or not.

When the second special chart reserved memory number is other than "0" in step 029SGS141 (step 029SGS141; N), the reserved data stored in the second special chart reserved memory section corresponding to reserved number "1" is read out as numerical data indicating a random number value MR1 for determining the special chart display result, a random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and a random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern (step 029SGS142). The numerical data read out at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a fluctuation random number buffer.

Following the processing of step 029SGS142, the second special chart reserved memory count value and the total reserved memory count value are updated by subtracting 1 from each other, and the second special chart reserved memory count and the total reserved memory count are updated, and the data in the second special chart reserved memory section is updated. Specifically, the reserved data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in entries lower than reserved number "1" in the second special chart reserved memory section (for example, entries corresponding to reserved numbers "2" to "4") are shifted to higher entries by one entry at a time (step 029SGS143).

After that, the variable special chart designation buffer value, which is the stored value in the variable special chart designation buffer, is updated to "2" (step 029SGS144), and then the process proceeds to step 029SGS149.

On the other hand, when the second special pattern reserved memory number is "0" in step 029SGS141 (step 029SGS141; Y), it is determined whether the first special pattern reserved memory number is "0" (step 029SGS145). The first special pattern reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special pattern game using the first special pattern by the first special pattern display device 4A. For example, in the process of step 029SGS145, the game control counter setting unit 029SG154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter and determines whether the read value is "0". In this way, the process of step 029SGS145 is executed when it is determined in step 029SGS141 that the second special pattern reserved memory number is "0", and it is determined whether the first special pattern reserved memory number is "0". As a result, the special pattern game using the second special pattern is started in priority to the special pattern game using the first special pattern.

The special chart game using the second special chart is not limited to being executed with priority over the special chart game using the first special chart, and the special chart game may be started in the order in which the game ball enters (passes) the first start winning port or the second start winning port and the start winning occurs. In this case, a table may be provided that stores data that can identify the order in which the start winning occurs, and it may be possible to determine whether to start the special chart game using the first special chart or the second special chart from the stored data.

When the first special chart reserved memory number is other than "0" in step 029SGS145 (step 029SGS145; N), the reserved data stored in the first special chart reserved memory section corresponding to reserved number "1" is read out as numerical data indicating a random number value MR1 for determining the special chart display result, a random number value MR2 for determining the type of big win, and a random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern (step 029SGS146). The numerical data read out at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a fluctuation random number buffer.

Following the processing of step 029SGS146, the first special chart reserved memory count value and the total reserved memory count value are updated by subtracting 1 from each other, and the first special chart reserved memory count and the total reserved memory count are updated, and the data in the first special chart reserved memory section is updated. Specifically, the reserved data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in entries lower than reserved number "1" in the first special chart reserved memory section (for example, entries corresponding to reserved numbers "2" to "4") are shifted to higher entries by one entry (step 029SGS147).

After that, the variable special chart designation buffer value, which is the stored value in the variable special chart designation buffer, is updated to "1" (step 029SGS148), and then the process proceeds to step 029SGS149.

In step 029SGS149, the special pattern display result judgment table shown in FIG. 14-3 is selected and set as a table to be used to determine whether the special pattern display result, which is the variable display result of the special pattern, is a "jackpot" or a "miss". Next, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special pattern display result judgment stored in the variable random number buffer is compared with the judgment value assigned to each special pattern display result of "jackpot" or "miss" to determine whether the special pattern display result is a "jackpot" or a "miss" (step 029SGS150a). In addition, in this step 029SGS150a, if the game state at that time is a high probability state (high probability state) in which the high probability flag is on, if the random number value MR1 for special pattern display result judgment falls within the range of 10000 to 12180 corresponding to the high probability state (high probability state), it is judged as a "jackpot", and if it does not fall within the range, it is judged as a "miss". Also, if the probability is low and the probability flag is off, if the random number value MR1 used to determine the special chart display result falls within the range of 1 to 219, it is determined to be a "jackpot," and if it does not fall within the range, it is determined to be a "miss."

In this way, in the special chart display result judgment table 1 selected in step 029SGS149, different judgment values are assigned to "jackpot" depending on the game state at that time (high probability, low probability), so in the processing of step 029SGS150a, whether or not the special chart display result is a "jackpot" is determined using different judgment data (judgment values) depending on whether or not the game state when the variable display of the special chart game or the like is started is a high probability state, so that when the game state is a high probability state, it is judged (determined) to be a "jackpot" with a higher probability than when it is a low probability state.

When it is determined in step 029SGS150a that it is a "jackpot" (step 029SGS150a; Y), the game control flag setting unit 029SG152 sets the jackpot flag to ON (step 029SGS152). At this time, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 14-4 (A) is selected and set as the table to be used for determining the jackpot type as one of the multiple types (step 029SGS153). By referring to the jackpot type determination table thus set, the jackpot type is determined to be one of the multiple types according to whether the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the variable random number buffer matches with the determination value assigned to each jackpot type of "non-variable jackpot", "variable jackpot A", "variable jackpot B", or "variable jackpot C" in the jackpot type determination table (step 029SGS154).

By determining the jackpot type in the process of step 029SGS154, it is determined before the derivation of the fixed special pattern as the variable display result whether the game state after the end of the jackpot game state is controlled to a time-saving state or a high probability state, which is more advantageous to the player than the time-saving state. In response to the jackpot type thus determined, the determined jackpot type is stored by setting, for example, a jackpot type buffer value, which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 029SG155 (step 029SGS155). As an example, if the jackpot type is a "non-high probability jackpot" corresponding to a non-high probability jackpot, the jackpot type buffer value is set to "0", if it is a "high probability A" corresponding to a high probability jackpot A, it is set to "1", if it is a "high probability B" corresponding to a high probability jackpot B, it is set to "2", and if it is a "high probability C" corresponding to a high probability jackpot C, it is set to "3".

After step 029SGS155 is completed, or if it is determined in step 029SGS150a that the game is not a "jackpot" (step 029SGS150a; N), a fixed special symbol is set in accordance with the pre-determined result of whether or not to control the game to a jackpot game state (whether or not the jackpot flag is set to the on state) and the determined jackpot type in the case of a jackpot game state. As an example, in accordance with the pre-determined result of the special symbol display result being a "miss," a special symbol showing the "-" symbol, which is a miss symbol, is set as the fixed special symbol. Also, if it is determined in step 029SGS150a that the special symbol display result is a "jackpot," if the jackpot type in step 029SGS154 is "high probability jackpot A," a special symbol showing the number "7" is set as the fixed special symbol. Furthermore, if the jackpot type is a "high probability jackpot B," a special symbol showing the number "5" is set as the confirmed special symbol. Furthermore, if the jackpot type is a "non-high probability jackpot," a special symbol showing the number "3" is set as the confirmed special symbol. Furthermore, if the jackpot type is a "high probability jackpot C," a special symbol showing the number "1" is set as the confirmed special symbol. Note that these confirmed special symbols are merely examples, and other confirmed special symbols may be set, or multiple types of symbols may be set as confirmed special symbols.

After the confirmed special symbol is set in step 029SGS156, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", which corresponds to the variable pattern setting process (step 029SGS157), and then the normal special symbol processing is terminated.

If the reserved memory count for the special symbol game using the first special symbol is "0" in step 029SGS145 (step 029SGS145; Y), a predetermined demo display setting is performed (step 029SGS158), and then the normal special symbol processing is terminated. In this demo display setting, it is determined whether or not a performance control command (customer waiting demo designation command) that designates a demonstration display (demo screen display) by, for example, displaying a predetermined performance image on the image display device 5 has been transmitted from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12. At this time, if the customer waiting demo designation command has already been transmitted, the demo display setting is terminated as is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, settings are performed to transmit the customer waiting demo designation command, and then the demo display setting is terminated.

Figure 14-17 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of Figure 6 as the fluctuation pattern setting process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in Figure 14-17, the CPU 103 first determines whether the jackpot flag is turned on (step 029SGS161). If the jackpot flag is turned on (step 029SGS161; Y), the CPU 103 selects and sets the fluctuation pattern determination table for the jackpot (step 029SGS164).

If the judgment in step 029SGS161 does not indicate that the jackpot flag is on (step 029SGS161; N), the game control flag setting unit judges whether the time-saving flag is on to judge whether the game state is in a special state or a time-saving state and time-saving control is being performed (step 029SGS168). Then, if the time-saving flag is on (step 029SGS168; Y), the loss fluctuation pattern judgment table D is selected and set as the table to be used for determining one of multiple types of fluctuation pattern (step 029SGS169).

On the other hand, when time-saving control is not in progress, that is, when the time-saving flag is not on (step 029SGS168; N), the number of reserved memories of variable special charts is identified, for example by reading the stored value of the reserved memory number counter for variable special charts provided in the game control counter setting unit 029SG154, and it is determined whether the reserved memory number of the identified variable special chart is 1 or 2 (step 029SGS170).

If the number of reserved memories for the identified special variable chart is 1 or 2 (step 029SGS170; N), the loss variable pattern determination table A is selected and set as the table to be used for determining one of multiple types of variable patterns (step 029SGS171).

In addition, if the number of reserved memories for the identified variable special chart is not 1 or 2 (step 029 SGS170; N), it is further determined whether the number of reserved memories for the identified variable special chart is 3 (step 029 SGS172).

If the number of reserved memories for the identified special variable chart is 3 (step 029SGS172; Y), the loss variable pattern determination table B is selected and set as the table to be used for determining one of multiple types of variable patterns (step 029SGS173).

Also, if the number of reserved memories for the identified variable special chart is not 3, that is, if the number of reserved memories for the identified variable special chart is 4 (step 029SGS172; N), the system selects and sets the miss variable pattern determination table C as the table to be used for determining one of multiple types of variable pattern (step 029SGS174), and proceeds to step 029SGS175.

After executing any of the processes of step 029SGS164, step 029SGS169, step 029SGS171, step 029SGS173, and step 029SGS174, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be one of several types by referring to the selected (set) jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table, special win fluctuation pattern determination table, or miss fluctuation pattern determination table A to D based on, for example, numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination stored in a fluctuation random number buffer (step 029SGS175).

When the jackpot flag is off, step 029SGS175 determines the variation pattern, and determines whether the variable display state of the decorative symbols is set to "reach." In other words, the process of step 029SGS170 includes a process for determining whether the variable display state of the decorative symbols is set to a reach state when the variable display result is a "miss."

After the variation pattern is determined in step 029SGS175, settings are made to start the variation of the special patterns so that either a special pattern game using the first special pattern on the first special pattern display device 4A or a special pattern game using the second special pattern on the second special pattern display device 4B is started according to the variable special pattern designation buffer value (step 029SGS176). As an example, if the variable special pattern designation buffer value is "1", settings are made to send a drive signal to update the display of the first special pattern on the first special pattern display device 4A. On the other hand, if the variable special pattern designation buffer value is "2", settings are made to send a drive signal to update the display of the second special pattern on the second special pattern display device 4B.

Following the processing of step 029SGS176, settings are made to send various commands for when the special pattern starts to change (step 029SGS177). For example, when the special pattern change designation buffer value is "1", the CPU 103 stores the setting data indicating the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first change start command table prepared in advance in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 029SG155 in order to sequentially send the game state designation command, the first variable display start command, the variable pattern designation command, the variable display result designation command, and the first reserved memory number notification command from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12. On the other hand, when the variable special chart designation buffer value is "2", the CPU 103 stores setting data indicating the storage address in ROM 101 of the second variable start command table prepared in advance in a buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 029SG155 in order to sequentially transmit the game state designation command, second variable display start command, variable pattern designation command, variable display result designation command, and second reserved memory number notification command from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12.

After executing the process of step 029SGS177, the special symbol fluctuation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol according to the result of the determination of the fluctuation pattern, is set (step 029SGS178). The special symbol fluctuation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the confirmed special symbol, which is the variable display result (special symbol display result), is displayed stationary. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "2", which is the value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step 029SGS179), and the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

Based on the command transmission setting in step 029SGS177, each time the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 5 is executed after the variable pattern setting process is completed, the main board 11 will sequentially transmit a game state designation command, a first variable display start command or a second variable display start command, a variable pattern designation command, a variable display result designation command, a first reserved memory number notification command or a second reserved memory number notification command to the presentation control board 12. The order in which these presentation control commands are transmitted can be changed arbitrarily, and for example, the variable display result designation command may be transmitted first, followed by the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command, the variable pattern designation command, the game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command or the second reserved memory number notification command.

Figure 14-18 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of Figure 6 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 turns on the end flag referred to in the special symbol change process in step S112 to end the change of the special symbol, and controls the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to stop displaying the stopped symbol (step 029SGS180). If the change special symbol designation buffer value is "1" indicating the first special symbol, the change of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is ended, and if the change special symbol designation buffer value is "2" indicating the second special symbol, the change of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is ended. In addition, the CPU 103 controls to send a symbol determination command to the performance control board 12 (step 029SGS181).

Then, it is determined whether the jackpot flag is set to ON (step 029SGS182). If the jackpot flag is set to ON (step 029SGS182; Y), the CPU 103 clears the special probability flag and the time-saving flag to OFF (step 029SGS184) if they are set to ON, and sets the performance control board 12 to send a hit start 1 designation command (special probability jackpot A), a hit start 2 designation command (special probability jackpot B), a hit start 3 designation command (special probability jackpot C), or a hit start 4 designation command (non-special probability jackpot) according to the type of jackpot stored (step 029SGS185).

The CPU 103 then performs settings to send a game state designation command indicating the normal state to the performance control board 12 (step 029 SGS186).

Then, the jackpot display timer is set to a value equivalent to the jackpot display time (the time for announcing the occurrence of a jackpot, for example, on the image display device 5) (step 029SGS187). Also, the number of times the jackpot opening counter has been opened (for example, 10 times for a non-variable jackpot or a variable jackpot A, 5 times for a variable jackpot B, and 2 times for a variable jackpot C) is set (step 029SGS188). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the jackpot opening pre-processing (step S114) (step 029SGS189), and the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is off (step 029SGS182; N), in step 029SGS190, the CPU 103 determines whether the time-saving counter value is "0." If the time-saving counter value is "0" (step 029SGS190; Y), the process proceeds to step 029SGS196.

On the other hand, if the value of the time-saving counter is not "0" (step 029SGS190; N), that is, if the time-saving counter is in a high base state with remaining time-saving times, the value of the time-saving counter is decremented by 1 (step 029SGS191). Then, it is determined whether the value of the time-saving counter after subtraction is "0" or not (step 029SGS193). If it is not "0" (step 029SGS193; N), the process proceeds to step 029SGS196. If the value of the time-saving counter is "0" (step 029SGS193; Y), the process clears the time-saving flag to turn it off in order to end the time-saving control (step 029SGS194), sets the transmission of a game state designation command corresponding to the game state corresponding to the state of the probability change flag or the time-saving flag (specifically, the low probability low base state) (step 029SGS195), and then proceeds to step 029SGS196.

In step 029SGS196, the value of the special pattern process flag is updated to "0", which is the value corresponding to the normal processing of the special pattern, and then the special pattern stop processing is terminated.

Figure 14-19 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S117 of Figure 6 as the jackpot end process.

In the jackpot end processing, the CPU 103 determines whether the jackpot end display timer is operating, i.e., whether the timer is counting (step 029SGS201). If the jackpot end display timer is not operating (step 029SGS201; N), the jackpot end display timer is set to a value equivalent to the display time corresponding to the time for which the jackpot end display is performed on the image display device 5 (jackpot end display time) (step 029SGS202), and the processing ends.

On the other hand, if the jackpot end display timer is running (step 029SGS201; Y), the value of the jackpot end display timer is decremented by 1 (step 029SGS203). The CPU 103 then checks whether the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, i.e., whether the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step 029SGS204). If it has not elapsed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step 029SGS204; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether the stored jackpot type is a non-variable jackpot (step 029SGS205).

If the stored jackpot type is not a non-variable jackpot (step 029SGS205; N), the variable jackpot flag is turned on (step 029SGS207), the time-saving flag is turned on (step 029SGS208), the time-saving counter is set to "0" (step 029SGS209), and then the process proceeds to step 029SGS213.

On the other hand, if the jackpot type is a non-variable jackpot (step 029SGS205; Y), steps 029SGS211 and 029SGS212 are executed to turn on the time-saving flag and set the time-saving counter to "100", and then the process proceeds to step 029SGS213.

In step 029SGS213, the jackpot flag is turned off, and a jackpot end command is sent according to the type of jackpot (step 029SGS214). Then, after sending a game state command to notify the performance control board 12 of the game state based on the ON-state probability flag and time-saving flag (step 029SGS215), the value of the special pattern process flag is updated to "0", which corresponds to the normal processing of the special pattern (step 029SGS216).

Next, the operation of the performance control board 12 will be described. FIG. 14-20 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S161 of FIG. 6 as the advance notice setting process. In the advance notice setting process shown in FIG. 14-20, the performance control CPU 120 first checks the start win reception command buffer 029SG194A (step 029SGS241), and determines whether there is a new command stored at the start win by checking whether there is an entry in which the pending display flag value is not set (step 029SGS242).

If there is no entry with the reserved display flag value not set (step 029SGS242; N), the pre-reading notice setting process is terminated, and if there is an entry with the reserved display flag value not set (step 029SGS242; Y), it is further determined whether the symbol designation command of the entry is the first symbol designation command, that is, whether the symbol designation command is a symbol designation command indicating a miss (step 029SGS243). If the symbol designation command is other than the first symbol designation command, that is, if it is a symbol designation command indicating a jackpot (step 029SGS243; N), based on the variable display result being a jackpot, a pre-reading notice performance determination table (not shown) is referenced to determine whether to execute a pre-reading notice performance and the display pattern when the pre-reading notice performance is executed (step 029SGS245).

In step 029SGS245, for example, the determination ratio shown in FIG. 14-21 (A) is used to determine whether or not to execute the preview performance and the display pattern (preview type). Specifically, two types of display patterns (preview types) for the preview performance are provided: display pattern α and display pattern β. Of these, when the display pattern for the preview performance is determined to be display pattern α, the reserved memory display is displayed in a blue circle in the first reserved memory display area 029SG5D or the second reserved memory display area 029SG5U, and when the display pattern (preview type) for the preview performance is determined to be display pattern β, the reserved memory display is displayed in a red circle in the first reserved memory display area 029SG5D or the second reserved memory display area 029SG5U.

In step 029SGS245, as shown in FIG. 14-21(A), for example, it is possible to determine not to execute the pre-reading preview performance 5% of the time, to execute the pre-reading preview performance in display pattern α 30% of the time, and to execute the pre-reading preview performance in display pattern β 65% of the time.

Also, in step 029SGS243, if the symbol designation command of an entry for which the value of the pending display flag is not set is the first symbol designation command, that is, if it is a symbol designation command indicating a miss (step 029SGS243; Y), the variable category indicated by the variable category designation command of the entry is identified (step 029SGS247). Specifically, if the variable category designation command of the entry is C600H, it is identified as the category of the "non-reach" variable pattern, if it is C601H, it is identified as the category of the "super reach" variable pattern, and if it is C602H, it is identified as the category of the "other" variable pattern which includes normal reach.

Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for the pre-reading preview performance extracted, for example, from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the performance control counter setting unit 029SG193, and the category of the fluctuation pattern identified in step 029SGS247, the pre-reading preview performance judgment table for misses (not shown) is referenced to determine whether or not to execute the pre-reading preview performance and the display pattern (pre-notice type) when the pre-reading preview performance is executed (step 029SGS248).

In step 029SGS248, the display pattern (preview type) and whether or not to execute the pre-reading preview performance are determined using a determination ratio such as that shown in FIG. 14-21(B). In the example of setting the determination ratio shown in FIG. 14-21(B), the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the pre-reading preview performance and the display pattern (preview type) is varied depending on the category of the variation pattern identified in the processing of step 029SGS247.

In step 029SGS247, as shown in FIG. 14-21(B), for example, if the variable display result is a miss and the variable category is "non-reach", it is determined at a rate of 95% not to execute the look-ahead preview performance, at a rate of 5% to execute the look-ahead preview performance with display pattern α, and at a rate of 0% to execute the look-ahead preview performance with display pattern β. Also, if the variable display result is a miss and the variable category is "other", it is determined at a rate of 75% not to execute the look-ahead preview performance with display pattern α, and at a rate of 20% to execute the look-ahead preview performance with display pattern β, and at a rate of 5%. And, if the variable display result is a miss and the variable category is "super reach", it is determined at a rate of 65% not to execute the look-ahead preview performance, at a rate of 25% to execute the look-ahead preview performance with display pattern α, and at a rate of 10% to execute the look-ahead preview performance.

With this setting, when it is decided to execute the look-ahead preview performance, the variable display result is more likely to be a jackpot than when it is decided not to execute the look-ahead preview performance, so it is possible to draw the player's attention to the variable display that is the target of the look-ahead preview performance. Furthermore, when the look-ahead preview performance is executed, the variable display result is more likely to be a jackpot when the look-ahead preview performance is executed in display pattern β than when it is executed in display pattern α, so it is possible to draw the player's attention to which display pattern the reserved memory display that is the target of the look-ahead preview performance will be displayed in.

In addition, in this feature section 029SG, if the variable display result is a jackpot, the execution or non-execution of the pre-reading preview performance and the display pattern are determined at the same rate regardless of the jackpot type, but the present invention is not limited to this, and if the variable display result is a jackpot, the execution or non-execution of the pre-reading preview performance and the determination rate of the display pattern may be different depending on the jackpot type. In this way, it is possible to draw the player's attention to which jackpot type jackpot game state is controlled depending on whether the pre-reading preview performance is executed or which display pattern the reserved memory display is displayed in.

After executing step 029SGS248, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not a decision was made in step 029SGS247 to execute a pre-reading preview performance, i.e., whether or not the display pattern (preview type) was decided to be either display pattern α or display pattern β (step 029SGS249).

After step 029SGS245 is executed or if it is determined that a preview performance is to be executed (step 029SGS249; Y), the flag value corresponding to the determined display pattern (preview type) is set to the pending display flag of the entry (step 029SGS246). Specifically, if the display pattern (preview type) determined in step 029SGS245 or step 029SGS248 is display pattern α that indicates the pending memory display in a blue circle, the pending display flag of the entry is set to "1", and if the display pattern (preview type) determined in step 029SGS245 or step 029SGS248 is display pattern β that indicates the pending memory display in a red circle, the pending display flag of the entry is set to "2", and then the process proceeds to step 029SGS252.

Also, in step 029SGS249, if it has not been decided that a preview performance will be performed (step 029SGS249; N), the pending display flag for that entry is set to "0", which indicates a white circle (step 029SGS250), and then the process proceeds to step 029SGS252.

After executing step 029SGS246 or step 029SGS250, the performance control CPU 120 updates the hold display based on the memory contents of the start winning reception command buffer 029SG194A (step 029SGS252). As a result, the hold memory newly stored in the start winning reception command buffer 029SG194A is displayed in a display mode corresponding to the "0", "1", or "2" set in the hold display flag.

Figure 14-22 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of Figure 10 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in Figure 14-22, the performance control CPU 120 first determines whether the first variable start command reception flag is on (step 029SGS271). If the first variable start command reception flag is on (step 029SGS271; Y), the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "1-0" to "1-4" of the first special chart reserved memory in the start winning time reception command buffer 029SG194A are shifted up by one buffer number (step 029SGS272). Note that the contents of buffer number "1-0" cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift to, so it is erased.

Specifically, the various command data and flags stored in association with buffer number "1-1" of the first special chart reserved memory are shifted to be stored in association with buffer number "1-0", the various command data and flags stored in association with buffer number "1-2" of the first special chart reserved memory are shifted to be stored in association with buffer number "1-1", the various command data and flags stored in association with buffer number "1-3" of the first special chart reserved memory are shifted to be stored in association with buffer number "1-2", and the various command data and flags stored in association with buffer number "1-4" of the first special chart reserved memory are shifted to be stored in association with buffer number "1-3".

In addition, if the first variable start command reception flag is off in step 029SGS271 (step 029SGS271; N), it is determined whether the second variable start command reception flag is on (step 029SGS273). If the second variable start command reception flag is off (step 029SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is terminated, and if the second variable start command reception flag is on (step 029SGS273; Y), the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" of the second special chart reservation memory in the start winning reception command buffer 029SG194A are shifted up by one buffer number (step 029SGS274). Note that the contents of buffer number "2-0" cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift to, so it is erased.

Specifically, the various command data and flags stored in association with buffer number "2-1" of the second special chart reserved memory are shifted to be stored in association with buffer number "2-0", the various command data and flags stored in association with buffer number "2-2" of the second special chart reserved memory are shifted to be stored in association with buffer number "2-1", the various command data and flags stored in association with buffer number "2-3" of the second special chart reserved memory are shifted to be stored in association with buffer number "2-2", and the various command data and flags stored in association with buffer number "2-4" of the second special chart reserved memory are shifted to be stored in association with buffer number "2-3".

After executing step 029SGS272 or step 029SGS274, the performance control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (step 029SGS275).

Then, the display result (stopping pattern) of the decorative pattern is determined according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (i.e., the received display result designation command) (step 029SGS276). In this case, the performance control CPU 120 determines the stopping pattern of the decorative pattern according to the display result designated by the display result designation command, and stores data indicating the determined stopping pattern of the decorative pattern in the decorative pattern display result storage area.

In this feature section 029SG, when the received variable display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variable jackpot A, the performance control CPU 120 determines, for example, a combination of decorative patterns (jackpot pattern) in which three symbols are aligned as "7" as the stop symbol. When the received variable display result designation command is the third variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variable jackpot B, or the fourth variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variable jackpot C, the stop symbol is determined from among multiple combinations of odd symbols other than "7" (for example, combinations of decorative symbols such as "111", "333", "555", and "999"). When the received variable display result designation command is the fifth variable display result designation command corresponding to a non-probability variable jackpot, the performance control CPU 120 determines, for example, a combination of decorative symbols (jackpot pattern) in which three symbols are aligned as even symbols as the stop symbol. Also, if the received variable display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command corresponding to a miss and the variable display variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern, a combination of decorative patterns in which three patterns are not aligned (a miss pattern) is determined as the stopping pattern. Also, if the received variable display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command corresponding to a miss and the variable display variation pattern is a reach variation pattern, a reach-miss combination (a miss pattern) in which the left and right patterns are the same but the center pattern is different is determined as the stopping pattern.

When determining these stopping symbols, the performance control CPU 120 may, for example, extract a random number for determining the stopping symbol, and determine the stopping symbol of the decorative symbol using a stopping symbol determination table in which data indicating the combination of decorative symbols is associated with a numerical value. In other words, the stopping symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating the combination of decorative symbols that corresponds to the numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

Next, the performance control CPU 120 executes a meter performance determination process to determine whether or not to execute a meter performance and the performance pattern (step 029SGS277), and judges whether or not the change pattern of the variable display is a Super Reach change pattern (step 029SGS278). Note that whether or not the change pattern of the variable display is a Super Reach change pattern can be determined by whether or not the change pattern designation command read in the processing of step 029SGS275 is a Super Reach change pattern.

If the variable display fluctuation pattern is a non-reach or normal reach fluctuation pattern (step 029SGS278; N), proceed to step 029SGS283. If the variable display fluctuation pattern is a super reach fluctuation pattern (step 029SGS278; Y), it is further determined whether the variable display fluctuation pattern is any of the super reach γ, super reach ε, super reach θ, super reach ι, and super reach κ fluctuation patterns (step 029SGS280).

If the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is any of the fluctuation patterns of Super Reach α, Super Reach β, Super Reach δ, Super Reach ζ, Super Reach η, or Super Reach λ (step 029 SGS280; N), it is further determined whether the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach δ or Super Reach ζ (step 029 SGS281). If the change pattern of the variable display is that of a Super Reach δ or Super Reach ζ (step 029SGS281; Y), a reach performance E development suggestion effect determination process is executed to determine whether or not to execute a reach performance E development suggestion effect, and the process proceeds to step 029SGS283 (step 029SGS282); if the change pattern of the variable display is that of a Super Reach α, Super Reach β, Super Reach η, or Super Reach λ (step 029SGS281; N), the process proceeds to step 029SGS283 without executing a reach performance E development notification effect determination process.

In addition, in the processing of step 029SGS283, the performance control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the fluctuation pattern and proceeds to step 029SGS289.

Then, in step 029SGS280, if the change pattern of the variable display is any one of the change patterns of Super Reach γ, Super Reach ε, Super Reach θ, Super Reach ι, and Super Reach κ (step 029SGS280; Y), a branch destination suggestion effect determination process is executed to determine whether or not to execute a branch destination suggestion effect and the effect pattern (step 029SGS284). Then, it is determined whether the change pattern of the variable display is the change pattern of Super Reach ε or Super Reach θ (step 029SGS285).

If the variable display fluctuation pattern is one of the Super Reach γ, Super Reach ι, and Super Reach κ fluctuation patterns (step 029SGS285; N), proceed to step 029SGS289. If the variable display fluctuation pattern is one of the Super Reach ε or Super Reach θ fluctuation patterns (step 029SGS285; Y), execute a reach performance G development suggestion performance decision process to determine whether or not to execute a reach performance G development suggestion performance (step 029SGS286). Then, the performance control CPU 120 determines the reach performance of the super reach to be executed during the variable display from reach performance C and reach performance D according to the variable display result and the fluctuation pattern (step 029SGS287), selects a process table according to the determined reach performance and fluctuation pattern, and proceeds to step 029SGS289 (step 029SGS288).

In the processing of step 029SGS287, if the variable display result is a jackpot, as shown in FIG. 14-30(A), if the fluctuation pattern is a Super Reach γ (PB1-4) fluctuation pattern, the execution of Reach performance C is determined at a rate of 50%, and the execution of Reach performance D is determined at a rate of 50%. Also, if the fluctuation pattern is a Super Reach θ (PB1-7) fluctuation pattern, the execution of Reach performance C is determined at a rate of 30%, and the execution of Reach performance D is determined at a rate of 70%. Also, if the fluctuation pattern is a Super Reach ι (PB1-8) fluctuation pattern, the execution of Reach performance C is determined at a rate of 0%, and the execution of Reach performance D is determined at a rate of 100%. Also, if the fluctuation pattern is a Super Reach κ (PB1-9) fluctuation pattern, the execution of Reach performance C is determined at a rate of 20%, and the execution of Reach performance D is determined at a rate of 80%.

On the other hand, if the variable display result is a miss, as shown in FIG. 14-30 (B), if the fluctuation pattern is that of a super reach γ (PA2-4), the execution of reach performance C is determined at a rate of 90%, and the execution of reach performance D is determined at a rate of 10%. Also, if the fluctuation pattern is that of a super reach ε (PA2-6), the execution of reach performance C is determined at a rate of 80%, and the execution of reach performance D is determined at a rate of 20%. Also, if the fluctuation pattern is that of a super reach θ (PA2-9), the execution of reach performance C is determined at a rate of 70%, and the execution of reach performance D is determined at a rate of 30%. Also, if the fluctuation pattern is that of a super reach ι (PA2-10), the execution of reach performance C is determined at a rate of 0%, and the execution of reach performance D is determined at a rate of 100%. Furthermore, if the fluctuation pattern is that of Super Reach κ (PA2-11), the execution of reach performance C is determined with a probability of 60%, and the execution of reach performance D is determined with a probability of 40%.

As shown in Fig. 14-30(A) and Fig. 14-30(B), the execution of reach effects C and D is determined at different rates according to the variation pattern when the variable display result is a jackpot or a miss, so that the overall expectation of a jackpot is set higher for reach effects D than for reach effects C, as shown in Fig. 14-30(C).

In addition, regardless of the variable display result, when the variable display is executed in the Super Reach ι fluctuation pattern (a fluctuation pattern in which a reach performance H development notification performance and a reach performance H are executed after the execution of a pre-performance and a premonition performance), the execution of a reach performance D is always decided. On the other hand, when the variable display is executed in the Super Reach κ fluctuation pattern (a fluctuation pattern in which a high expectation reach performance development notification performance and a reach performance I are executed after the execution of a pre-performance and a premonition performance), there are cases in which a reach performance C or a reach performance D is executed.

In other words, in this feature section 029SG, for the variation patterns in which the pre-effect and premonition effects are executed during the variable display (the variation patterns of the Super Reach ι and the Super Reach κ), the rate at which the high expectation reach effect development notification effect is executed in this feature section 029 after the execution of the pre-effect and premonition effects (the rate at which the reach effect I with the highest expectation of a jackpot is executed) is set higher when the execution of the reach effect C is decided than when the execution of the reach effect D is decided. Therefore, in this feature section 029SG, even if the reach effect C with a lower expectation of a jackpot than the reach effect D is executed during the variable display, the player can be made to pay attention to whether the pre-effect and premonition effects are executed after the reach effect C, so that it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing that the expectation of a jackpot is low at the time the reach effect C is executed, and thus preventing a decrease in interest in the game during the execution of the reach effect C.

Furthermore, when comparing the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach θ, in which the variable display result is first announced as reach performance C or reach performance D and then a reach performance G development announcement performance is executed, with the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach κ, in which a pre-performance, a precursor performance, and a high expectation reach performance development announcement performance are executed in place of reach performance C or reach performance D while these are being executed, as shown in Figure 14-30 (D), when the variable display result is a jackpot, the difference between the determination rate of reach performance C and the determination rate of reach performance D in the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach θ is 40%, whereas the difference between the determination rate of reach performance C and the determination rate of reach performance D in the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach κ is set to 60%. Also, as shown in FIG. 14-30 (E), when the variable display result is a miss, the difference between the determination rate of reach performance C and the determination rate of reach performance D in the fluctuation pattern of super reach θ is 40%, whereas the difference between the determination rate of reach performance C and the determination rate of reach performance D in the fluctuation pattern of super reach κ is set to 20%.

For this reason, when the variable display result is a jackpot, the variable display of the variable pattern of the super reach θ and the variable display of the variable pattern of the super reach κ can be inferred, depending on whether reach performance C or reach performance D is executed, as to whether the variable display is a variable display of the super reach κ in which a pre-performance, a precursor performance, and a high expectation reach performance notification performance are executed while reach performance C or reach performance D is being executed, or a variable display of the super reach θ in which a reach performance G development notification performance is executed after the variable display result (miss) is once notified as reach performance C or reach performance D, so that the player can pay attention to whether reach performance C or reach performance D is executed, which can increase the interest in the game.

Returning to FIG. 14-22, in step 029SGS289, the presentation control CPU 120 executes a chance-up presentation determination process to determine whether or not to execute a chance-up presentation that indicates an increase in the probability that the variable display result will be a jackpot (the expected probability of a jackpot) during the variable display, and to determine the presentation pattern of the chance-up presentation (step 029SGS289).

After executing the chance-up effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 then starts the process timer corresponding to the process timer selected in the processing of step 029SGS283 or step 029SGS288 (step 029SGS290).

In each process table, display control execution data for controlling the display of the image display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, sound control execution data for controlling the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and stick controller 31A are arranged in chronological order in correspondence with each process data n (numbered 1 to N).

Then, the performance control CPU 120 executes control of the performance device (image display device 5 as a performance component, various lamps as performance components, speakers 8L, 8R as performance components, and operation unit (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.)) according to the contents of process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1) (step 213 SGS288). For example, to display an image corresponding to a fluctuation pattern on the image display device 5, it outputs a command to the display control unit 123. It also outputs a control signal (lamp control execution data) to the lamp control board 14 to control the lighting/extinguishing of various lamps. It also outputs a control signal (sound number data) to the sound control board 13 to output sound from the speakers 8L, 8R (step 029 SGS290).

Then, the variable display time timer is set to a value corresponding to the variable display time specified by the variation pattern designation command (step 029SGS292). A predetermined time is also set to the variable display control timer (step 029SGS293). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the performance control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, center, and right decorative patterns to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, the display control unit 123 outputs a signal corresponding to the image data written to the VRAM to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing the variable display (variation) of the decorative patterns. Next, the value of the performance control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variable display in progress performance process (step S172), and the variable display start setting process is terminated (step 213SGS291).

In addition, during the variable display performance process, the performance control CPU 120 decrements the value of the process timer by 1 each time the variable display performance process is executed, and determines whether the value of the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has not timed out, the performance device is controlled according to the contents of the process data corresponding to that process timer, and if the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched, the next process timer is started, and the performance device is controlled according to the contents of the next process data. In this way, the variable display of the decorative pattern in this feature part 029SG is executed.

Figure 14-23 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step S029SGS277 of Figure 14-22 as the meter performance determination processing. In the meter performance determination processing shown in Figure 14-23, the performance control CPU 120 first determines whether the change pattern of the variable display is any one of the change patterns of super reach γ, super reach ε, super reach θ, super reach ι, or super reach κ (step 029SGS301). If the variable display fluctuation pattern is any one of the fluctuation patterns of Super Reach γ, Super Reach ε, Super Reach θ, Super Reach ι, and Super Reach κ (step 029 SGS301; Y), the meter performance determination process is terminated, and if the variable display fluctuation pattern is any one of the fluctuation patterns of non-reach, shortened non-reach, normal reach, super reach α, super reach β, super reach δ, super reach ζ, super reach η, and super reach λ (step 029 SGS301; N), it is determined whether the variable display fluctuation pattern is a shortened non-reach fluctuation pattern (step 029 SGS302).

If the variable display fluctuation pattern is a shortened non-reach fluctuation pattern (step 029 SGS302; Y), the meter performance determination process is terminated, and if the variable display fluctuation pattern is any of the non-reach, normal reach, super reach α, super reach β, super reach δ, super reach ζ, super reach η, and super reach λ fluctuation patterns (step 029 SGS302; N), the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute a meter performance and the performance pattern according to the fluctuation pattern (step 029 SGS303).

Specifically, as shown in Figure 14-24 (A), when the fluctuation pattern is a non-reach (non-reach without shortening) fluctuation pattern, the meter performance is not executed at a rate of 90%, the meter performance pattern A is executed at a rate of 10%, the meter performance pattern B is executed at a rate of 0%, the meter performance pattern C is executed at a rate of 0%, the meter performance pattern D is executed at a rate of 0%, the meter performance pattern E is executed at a rate of 0%, and the meter performance pattern F is executed at a rate of 0%. Also, if the fluctuation pattern is a normal reach fluctuation pattern, the meter performance is not executed at a rate of 20%, the meter performance pattern A is executed at a rate of 25%, the meter performance pattern B is executed at a rate of 50%, the meter performance pattern C is executed at a rate of 5%, the meter performance pattern D is executed at a rate of 0%, the meter performance pattern E is executed at a rate of 0%, and the meter performance pattern F is executed at a rate of 0%.

In addition, if the fluctuation pattern is any of the Super Reach α, Super Reach β, Super Reach δ, and Super Reach ζ fluctuation patterns, the meter performance is not executed at a rate of 10%, meter performance pattern A is executed at a rate of 5%, meter performance pattern B is executed at a rate of 15%, meter performance pattern C is executed at a rate of 40%, meter performance pattern D is executed at a rate of 30%, meter performance pattern E is executed at a rate of 0%, and meter performance pattern F is executed at a rate of 0%.

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is that of super reach η, the meter performance is not executed at a rate of 5%, the meter performance pattern A is executed at a rate of 5%, the meter performance pattern B is executed at a rate of 0%, the meter performance pattern C is executed at a rate of 0%, the meter performance pattern D is executed at a rate of 0%, the meter performance pattern E is executed at a rate of 95%, and the meter performance pattern F is executed at a rate of 0%.

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is the Super Reach λ fluctuation pattern, the meter performance is not executed at a rate of 0%, the meter performance pattern A is executed at a rate of 0%, the meter performance pattern B is executed at a rate of 0%, the meter performance pattern C is executed at a rate of 0%, the meter performance pattern D is executed at a rate of 0%, the meter performance pattern E is executed at a rate of 0%, and the meter performance pattern F is executed at a rate of 100%.

As shown in Figures 14-24(B) and 14-25, pattern A in the meter performance is a performance pattern in which the meter 029SG005M increases by one step at the first timing during the period from the start of the variable display to the reach (the period from the start of the variable display to the announcement of the variable display result in the case of a non-reach fluctuation pattern without shortening), pattern B is a performance pattern in which the meter 029SG005M increases by one step at the first timing and at the second timing after the first timing during the period from the start of the variable display to the reach (the period from the start of the variable display to the announcement of the variable display result in the case of a non-reach fluctuation pattern without shortening) (a total of two steps increase), and pattern C is a performance pattern in which the meter 029SG005M increases by one step at the first timing, the second timing, and at the third timing during the period from the reach to the start of the reach performance of the super reach (the period from the reach to the announcement of the variable display result in the case of a normal reach fluctuation pattern).

Pattern D is a presentation pattern in which the meter 029SG005M increases by one step each at the first timing, the second timing, the third timing, and the fourth timing when reach performance A or reach performance B is being executed (a total of four steps).Pattern E is a presentation pattern in which the meter 029SG005M increases by one step each at the first timing, the second timing, the third timing, the fourth timing, and the fifth timing after the fourth timing when reach performance A is being executed (a timing before the start of the high expectation reach performance start/stop notification performance).Pattern F is a presentation pattern in which the meter 029SG005M increases by five steps at the second timing.

Returning to FIG. 14-23, after executing the process of 029SGS303, the performance control CPU 120 judges whether or not it has decided to execute a meter performance (step 029SGS304). If it has not decided to execute a meter performance (step 029SGS304; N), the meter performance decision process ends. If it has decided to execute a meter performance (step 029SGS304; Y), the decided performance pattern of the meter performance is stored (step 029SGS305), a meter performance start waiting timer corresponding to the fluctuation pattern is set, and the meter performance decision process ends (step 029SGS306).

When it has been decided that a meter performance will be performed, the performance control CPU 120 decrements the value of the meter performance start waiting timer by 1 each time it executes the performance process during variable display, and determines whether the value of the meter performance start waiting timer has timed out. If the meter performance start waiting timer has timed out, it selects a meter performance process table corresponding to the determined performance pattern of the meter performance, and starts the meter performance process timer. Thereafter, it decrements the value of the meter performance process timer by 1 each time it executes the performance process during variable display, and determines whether the meter performance process timer has timed out. If the meter performance process timer has not timed out, it executes control of the performance device according to the contents of the process data corresponding to the meter performance process timer, and if the meter performance process timer has timed out, it switches the process data and starts the next process data. In this way, it is possible to execute a meter performance during variable display.

As described above, in this feature section 029SG, by executing a meter effect during variable display, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the meter 029SG005M increases to five stages, and whether or not a high expectation reach effect development effect is executed as a result of the meter 029SG005M increasing to five stages.

Figure 14-26 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S029SGS282 of Figure 14-22 as the reach performance E development suggestion performance decision process. In the reach performance E development suggestion performance decision process shown in Figure 14-26, the performance control CPU 120 first decides whether or not to execute the reach performance E development suggestion performance according to the change pattern of the variable display (step 029SGS311). For example, as shown in Figure 14-26 (B), if the change pattern of the variable display is the change pattern of super reach δ, it decides not to execute the reach performance E development suggestion performance 50% of the time, and decides to execute the reach performance E development suggestion performance 50% of the time. On the other hand, if the change pattern of the variable display is the change pattern of super reach ζ, it decides not to execute the reach performance E development suggestion performance 20% of the time, and decides to execute the reach performance E development suggestion performance 80% of the time.

Then, the performance control CPU 120 judges whether or not it has been decided in the processing of step 029SGS311 that the reach performance E development suggestion performance should be executed (step 029SGS312). If it has not been decided that the reach performance E development suggestion performance should be executed (step 029SGS312; N), the reach performance E development suggestion performance decision processing is terminated, and if it has been decided that the reach performance E development suggestion performance should be executed (step 029SGS312; Y), the reach performance E development suggestion performance start waiting timer is set and the reach performance E development suggestion performance decision processing is terminated (step 029SGS313).

When it has been decided that the reach performance E development suggestion performance will be executed, the performance control CPU 120 decrements the value of the reach performance E development suggestion performance start waiting timer by 1 each time the performance processing during variable display is executed, and determines whether the value of the reach performance E development suggestion performance start waiting timer has timed out. At this time, if the reach performance E development suggestion performance start waiting timer has timed out, a process table for the reach performance E development suggestion performance is selected, and the reach performance E development suggestion performance process timer is started. After that, the value of the reach performance E development suggestion performance process timer is decremented by 1 each time the performance processing during variable display is executed, and it is determined whether the reach performance E development suggestion performance process timer has timed out. If the reach performance E development suggestion performance process timer has not timed out, the performance device is controlled according to the contents of the process data corresponding to the reach performance E development suggestion performance process timer, and if the reach performance E development suggestion performance process timer has timed out, the process data is switched and the next process data is started. In this way, the reach performance E development suggestion performance can be executed during variable display.

In particular, in this feature part 029SG, the reach performance E development suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate in the variable display in the Super Reach ζ variation pattern in which the reach performance E development notification effect is executed than in the variable display in the Super Reach δ variation pattern in which the reach performance E development notification effect is not executed. Therefore, in the variable display in these Super Reach δ and Super Reach ζ variation patterns, the player is drawn to the fact that after the execution of the reach performance B, the reach performance E development suggestion effect is executed or not, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

Figure 14-27 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S029SGS284 of Figure 14-22 as the branch destination suggestion effect determination process. In the branch destination suggestion effect determination process shown in Figure 14-27, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute a branch destination suggestion effect and the effect pattern according to the fluctuation pattern of the variable display (step 029SGS321).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14-28(A), when the variable display fluctuation pattern is that of a super reach γ, the branch destination suggestion effect is not executed 90% of the time, the branch destination suggestion effect is executed in pattern X 10% of the time, the branch destination suggestion effect is executed in pattern Y 0% of the time, and the branch destination suggestion effect is executed in pattern Z 0% of the time. Also, when the variable display fluctuation pattern is that of a super reach ε, the branch destination suggestion effect is not executed 70% of the time, the branch destination suggestion effect is executed in pattern X 30% of the time, the branch destination suggestion effect is executed in pattern Y 0% of the time, and the branch destination suggestion effect is executed in pattern Z 0% of the time.

In addition, when the variable display fluctuation pattern is that of a super reach θ, the branch destination suggestion effect is determined not to be executed at a rate of 50%, the branch destination suggestion effect is determined to be executed in pattern X at a rate of 30%, the branch destination suggestion effect is determined to be executed in pattern Y at a rate of 15%, and the branch destination suggestion effect is determined to be executed in pattern Z at a rate of 5%. In addition, when the variable display fluctuation pattern is that of a super reach ι, the branch destination suggestion effect is determined not to be executed at a rate of 10%, the branch destination suggestion effect is determined to be executed in pattern X at a rate of 10%, the branch destination suggestion effect is determined to be executed in pattern Y at a rate of 70%, and the branch destination suggestion effect is determined to be executed in pattern Z at a rate of 10%. Furthermore, if the variation pattern of the variable display is that of a super reach κ, the branch destination suggestion effect is not executed at a rate of 10%, the branch destination suggestion effect is executed in pattern X at a rate of 30%, the branch destination suggestion effect is executed in pattern Y at a rate of 20%, and the branch destination suggestion effect is executed in pattern Z at a rate of 40%.

As shown in FIG. 14-28 (B), pattern X of the branch destination suggestion effect is a presentation pattern in which a branch destination suggestion image X is displayed on the image display device 5, suggesting both the execution of a reach performance H development notification effect and the execution of a high expectation reach performance development notification effect during the execution period of reach performance C or reach performance D, pattern Y of the branch destination suggestion effect is a presentation pattern in which a branch destination suggestion image Y is displayed on the image display device 5, suggesting the execution of a reach performance H development notification effect during the execution period of reach performance C or reach performance D, and pattern Z of the branch destination suggestion effect is a presentation pattern in which a branch destination suggestion image Z is displayed on the image display device 5, suggesting the execution of a high expectation reach performance development notification effect during the execution period of reach performance C or reach performance D.

In this characteristic part 029SG, among patterns X to Z, pattern Z is determined to be executed at a higher rate than patterns X and Y when a high expectation reach performance development notification performance is executed, that is, pattern Z is a performance pattern with a higher execution expectation of a high expectation reach performance development notification performance than patterns X and Y (execution expectation of high expectation reach performance development notification performance: pattern Z > pattern Y, pattern Z > pattern X). Also, pattern Y is determined to be executed at a higher rate than patterns X and X when a reach performance H development notification performance is executed, that is, pattern Y is a performance pattern with a higher execution expectation of a reach performance H development notification performance than patterns X and Z (execution expectation of a reach performance H development notification performance: pattern Y > pattern Z, pattern Y > pattern X).

As shown in FIG. 14-28(A), the decision ratio of whether or not a branch destination suggestion effect will be executed and the presentation pattern differs depending on the fluctuation pattern of the variable display, not depending on the variable display result. In other words, the decision ratio of whether or not a branch destination suggestion effect will be executed and the presentation pattern is determined depending on whether or not it develops into any of reach presentations G to I after reach presentation C or reach presentation D is executed, and which of reach presentations G to I it develops into, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the decision ratio of whether or not a branch destination suggestion effect will be executed and the presentation pattern may differ depending on both the fluctuation pattern of the variable display and the variable display result, or may differ only depending on the variable display result.

Returning to FIG. 14-27, the presentation control CPU 120 judges whether or not it has been decided in the processing of step 029SGS321 that a branch destination suggestion presentation should be executed (step 029SGS232). If it has not been decided that a branch destination suggestion presentation should be executed (step 029SGS232; N), the branch destination suggestion presentation determination processing is terminated. If it has been decided that a branch destination suggestion presentation should be executed (step 029SGS232; Y), the presentation pattern of the decided branch destination suggestion presentation is stored (step 029SGS323), a timer for waiting for the start of the branch destination suggestion presentation is set, and the branch destination suggestion presentation determination processing is terminated (step 029SGS324).

When it has been decided that a branch destination suggestion performance will be performed, the performance control CPU 120 decrements the value of the branch destination suggestion performance start waiting timer by 1 each time the performance process during variable display is performed, and determines whether the value of the branch destination suggestion performance start waiting timer has timed out. If the branch destination suggestion performance start waiting timer has timed out, a branch destination suggestion performance process table corresponding to the determined performance pattern of the branch destination suggestion performance is selected, and the branch destination suggestion performance process timer is started. Thereafter, the value of the branch destination suggestion performance process timer is decremented by 1 each time the performance process during variable display is performed, and it is determined whether the branch destination suggestion performance process timer has timed out. If the branch destination suggestion performance process timer has not timed out, the performance device is controlled according to the contents of the process data corresponding to the branch destination suggestion performance process timer, and if the branch destination suggestion performance process timer has timed out, the process data is switched and the next process data is started. In this way, a branch destination suggestion performance can be performed during variable display.

In particular, in this feature part 029SG, by displaying any one of the branch destination suggestion image X, branch destination suggestion image Y, and branch destination suggestion image Z on the image display device 5 during the execution period of the reach performance C or reach performance D, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the fact that the variable display result is not notified as the reach performance C or reach performance D and the game switches to the pre-performance. Furthermore, depending on whether the branch destination suggestion image X, branch destination suggestion image Y, or branch destination suggestion image Z is displayed on the image display device 5 during the execution period of the reach performance C or reach performance D, the rate at which the reach performance H development notification performance is executed after the pre-performance and the precursor performance and the rate at which the high expectation reach performance development notification performance is executed differ, so that the player can also pay attention to whether the branch destination suggestion image X, branch destination suggestion image Y, or branch destination suggestion image Z is displayed on the image display device 5, which increases the interest in the game.

Figure 14-29 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S029SGS286 of Figure 14-22 as the reach performance G development suggestion performance determination process. In the reach performance G development suggestion performance determination process shown in Figure 14-29, the performance control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute the reach performance G development suggestion performance according to the fluctuation pattern of the variable display.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14-29(B), when the change pattern of the variable display is the change pattern of super reach ε, the reach performance G development suggestion effect is determined not to be executed 50% of the time, and the reach performance G development suggestion effect is determined to be executed 50% of the time. Also, when the change pattern of the variable display is the change pattern of super reach θ, the reach performance G development suggestion effect is determined not to be executed 20% of the time, and the reach performance G development suggestion effect is determined to be executed 80% of the time.

Then, the performance control CPU 120 judges whether or not it has been decided in the processing of step 029SGS331 that the reach performance G development suggestion performance should be executed (step 029SGS332). If it has not been decided that the reach performance G development suggestion performance should be executed (step 029SGS332; N), the reach performance G development suggestion performance decision processing is terminated, and if it has been decided that the reach performance G development suggestion performance should be executed (step 029SGS332; Y), the reach performance G development suggestion performance start waiting timer is set and the reach performance G development suggestion performance decision processing is terminated (step 029SGS333).

When it has been decided that the reach performance G development suggestion performance will be executed, the performance control CPU 120 decrements the value of the reach performance G development suggestion performance start waiting timer by 1 each time the performance processing during the variable display is executed, and determines whether the value of the reach performance G development suggestion performance start waiting timer has timed out. At this time, if the reach performance G development suggestion performance start waiting timer has timed out, the CPU 120 selects a process table for the reach performance G development suggestion performance and starts the reach performance G development suggestion performance process timer. After that, the CPU 120 decrements the value of the reach performance G development suggestion performance process timer by 1 each time the performance processing during the variable display is executed, and determines whether the reach performance G development suggestion performance process timer has timed out. If the reach performance G development suggestion performance process timer has not timed out, the CPU 120 executes control of the performance device according to the contents of the process data corresponding to the reach performance G development suggestion performance process timer, and if the reach performance G development suggestion performance process timer has timed out, the CPU 120 switches the process data and starts the next process data. In this way, the reach performance G development suggestion performance can be executed during the variable display.

In particular, in this feature part 029SG, the reach performance E development suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate in the variable display in the super reach θ variation pattern in which the reach performance G notification effect is executed than in the variable display in the super reach ε variation pattern in which the reach performance G development notification effect is not executed. Therefore, in the variable display in these super reach ε and super reach θ variation patterns, the player is drawn to the attention of whether or not the reach performance G development suggestion effect is executed after the execution of the reach performance C or reach performance D, and this increases the interest in the game.

Figure 14-31 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S029SGS289 of Figure 14-22 as the chance-up effect determination process. In the chance-up effect determination process shown in Figure 14-31, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the variable display fluctuation pattern is a non-reach or normal reach fluctuation pattern (step 029SGS340). If the variable display fluctuation pattern is a non-reach or normal reach fluctuation pattern (step 029SGS340; Y), the chance-up effect determination process is terminated, and if the variable display fluctuation pattern is a super reach fluctuation pattern, it further determines whether the variable display fluctuation pattern is a super reach λ fluctuation pattern (step 029SGS341).

If the variable display fluctuation pattern is the Super Reach λ fluctuation pattern (step 029 SGS341; Y), the chance-up performance determination process is terminated, and if the variable display fluctuation pattern is not the Super Reach λ fluctuation pattern (step 029 SGS341; N), it is further determined whether the variable display fluctuation pattern is the Super Reach γ, Super Reach ε, Super Reach θ, Super Reach ι, or Super Reach κ fluctuation pattern (step 029 SGS342).

If the variable display fluctuation pattern is any one of the Super Reach α, Super Reach β, Super Reach δ, Super Reach ζ, Super Reach η, and Super Reach λ fluctuation patterns (step 029 SGS342; N), it is further determined whether the variable display fluctuation pattern is a Super Reach α or Super Reach η fluctuation pattern (step 029 SGS343). If the variable display fluctuation pattern is a Super Reach α or Super Reach η fluctuation pattern (step 029 SGS343; Y), the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute a chance-up performance during the execution of reach performance A and the performance pattern according to the variable display result (step 029 SGS344).

Here, the contents of reach performance A to reach performance I in this characteristic part 029SG will be explained based on Fig. 14-32(A) to Fig. 14-32(E). As shown in Fig. 14-32(A) to Fig. 14-32(I), reach performance A to reach performance I are each composed of a reach title display period in which the title of each reach performance is displayed on the image display device 5, followed by a battle performance execution period in which a battle performance between an ally character and an enemy character is displayed on the image display device 5.

During the reach title display period of each of these reach effects A to I, the reach title can be displayed in red as part of the chance-up effect (see Figure 14-33 (A)).

In addition, for the battle performance execution period of reach performance A to reach performance D, a movable body operation possible period in which the movable body 32 can be operated and a cut-in image display possible period in which a cut-in image can be displayed on the image display device 5 are provided in the first half of the battle performance execution period, and it is possible to execute the operation of the movable body 32 in the movable body operation possible period and the display of a cut-in image in the cut-in image display possible period as part of the chance-up performance (see FIG. 14-33 (A)).

In addition, for the battle effect execution period of reach effect C and reach effect D, a period in which the branch destination suggestion effect can be executed is provided after the period in which the movable object can be operated and the period in which the cut-in image can be displayed.

In addition, with regard to the battle execution period of reach performance E and reach performance F, a movable body operation period is provided in the first half of the battle performance execution period, and an operation promotion image display period is provided in the second half of the battle performance execution period (near the end timing of the battle performance) during which an operation promotion image is displayed to encourage the player to operate the push button 31B or stick controller 31A in order to notify the player of the variable display result in response to the operation of the push button 31B or stick controller 31A on the image display device 5. Note that the operation promotion image display period is usually the period during which the image of the push button 31B is displayed.

In this feature part 029SG, during the battle execution period of reach performance E and reach performance F, it is possible to execute the movement of the movable body during the movable body operable period and to display an image of the stick controller 31A during the operation prompting image display period as part of the chance-up performance (see FIG. 14-33 (B)).

Note that there is no movable object operable period, no cut-in image display period, and no operation prompting image display period for reach performance G, reach performance H, and reach performance I. In other words, reach performance G, reach performance H, and reach performance I are reach performances in which the chance-up performance is never executed.

Returning to step 029SGS344 in FIG. 14-31, as shown in FIG. 14-34(A), if the variable display result is a miss, the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the chance up effect with a probability of 60%, determines to execute the chance up effect with pattern P with a probability of 35%, determines to execute the chance up effect with pattern Q with a probability of 5%, and determines to execute the chance up effect with pattern R with a probability of 0%. Also, if the variable display result is a jackpot, the effect determines not to execute the chance up effect with pattern P with a probability of 35%, determines to execute the chance up effect with pattern Q with a probability of 60%, and determines to execute the chance up effect with pattern R with a probability of 0%.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 judges whether or not it has been decided to execute a chance-up effect while reach effect A is being executed (step 029SGS345). If it has not been decided to execute a chance-up effect while reach effect A is being executed (step 029SGS345; N), it proceeds to step 029SGS347. If it has been decided to execute a chance-up effect while reach effect A is being executed (step 029SGS345; Y), it stores the decided effect pattern and sets a chance-up effect start timer for reach effect A according to the fluctuation pattern, and proceeds to step 029SGS347 (step 029SGS346).

In step 029SGS347, the performance control CPU 120 judges whether the change pattern of the variable display is the change pattern of super reach η (step 029SGS347). If the change pattern of the variable display is the change pattern of super reach α (step 029SGS347; N), the chance up performance determination process is terminated, and if the change pattern of the variable display is the change pattern of super reach η (step 029SGS347; Y), the presence or absence of chance up performance during the execution of reach performance F and the performance pattern are determined according to the variable display result (step 029SGS348).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14-34(B), if the variable display result is a miss, the chance up effect is determined not to be executed 40% of the time, the chance up effect is determined to be executed in pattern S 30% of the time, the chance up effect is determined to be executed in pattern T 20% of the time, and the chance up effect is determined to be executed in pattern U 10% of the time. Also, if the variable display result is a jackpot, the chance up effect is determined not to be executed 10% of the time, the chance up effect is determined to be executed in pattern S 20% of the time, the chance up effect is determined to be executed in pattern T 30% of the time, and the chance up effect is determined to be executed in pattern U 40% of the time.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 judges whether or not it has been decided to execute a chance-up effect during the execution of reach effect F (step 029SGS349). If it has not been decided to execute a chance-up effect during the execution of reach effect F (step 029SGS349; N), the chance-up effect decision process is terminated. If it has been decided to execute a chance-up effect during the execution of reach effect F (step 029SGS349; Y), the decided effect pattern is stored, and a chance-up effect start timer for reach effect F is set according to the fluctuation pattern, and the chance-up effect decision process is terminated (step 029SGS350).

In addition, if the change pattern of the variable display in step 029SGS343 is any of Super Reach β, Super Reach δ, and Super Reach ζ (step 029SGS343; N), the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute a chance-up performance during the execution of reach performance B and the performance pattern according to the variable display result (step 029SGS351).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14-34(C), if the variable display result is a miss, the chance up effect is determined not to be executed 40% of the time, the chance up effect is determined to be executed in pattern P in 30% of the time, the chance up effect is determined to be executed in pattern Q in 20% of the time, and the chance up effect is determined to be executed in pattern R in 10% of the time. Also, if the variable display result is a jackpot, the chance up effect is determined not to be executed 10% of the time, the chance up effect is determined to be executed in pattern P in 20% of the time, the chance up effect is determined to be executed in pattern Q in 30% of the time, and the chance up effect is determined to be executed in pattern R in 40% of the time.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 judges whether or not it has decided to execute a chance-up effect while reach effect B is being executed (step 029SGS352). If it has not decided to execute a chance-up effect while reach effect B is being executed (step 029SGS352; N), it proceeds to step 029SGS354. If it has decided to execute a chance-up effect while reach effect B is being executed (step 029SGS352; Y), it stores the decided effect pattern and sets a chance-up effect start timer for reach effect B according to the variation pattern, and proceeds to step 029SGS354 (step 029SGS353).

In step 029SGS354, the performance control CPU 120 judges whether the change pattern of the variable display is the change pattern of Super Reach ζ (step 029SGS354). If the change pattern of the variable display is the change pattern of Super Reach β or Super Reach δ (step 029SGS354; N), the chance up performance determination process is terminated, and if the change pattern of the variable display is the change pattern of Super Reach ζ (step 029SGS354; Y), the presence or absence of chance up performance during the execution of Reach performance E and the performance pattern are determined according to the variable display result (step 029SGS355).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14-34(D), if the variable display result is a miss, the chance up effect is determined not to be executed 60% of the time, the chance up effect is determined to be executed in pattern S 35% of the time, the chance up effect is determined to be executed in pattern T 5% of the time, and the chance up effect is determined to be executed in pattern U 0% of the time. Also, if the variable display result is a jackpot, the chance up effect is determined not to be executed 5% of the time, the chance up effect is determined to be executed in pattern S 35% of the time, the chance up effect is determined to be executed in pattern T 60% of the time, and the chance up effect is determined to be executed in pattern U 0% of the time.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 judges whether or not it has been decided to execute a chance-up effect while the reach effect E is being executed (step 029SGS356). If it has not been decided to execute a chance-up effect while the reach effect E is being executed (step 029SGS356; N), the chance-up effect decision process is terminated. If it has been decided to execute a chance-up effect while the reach effect E is being executed (step 029SGS356; Y), the decided effect pattern is stored, and a chance-up effect start timer for the reach effect E is set according to the fluctuation pattern, and the chance-up effect decision process is terminated (step 029SGS357).

In addition, if the variable display change pattern in the processing of step 029SGS342 is one of the Super Reach γ, Super Reach ε, Super Reach θ, Super Reach ι, and Super Reach κ change patterns (step 029SGS342; Y), the performance control CPU 120 further determines whether the variable display change pattern is one of the Super Reach γ and Super Reach ε change patterns (step 029SGS358).

If the variable display fluctuation pattern is any of the Super Reach θ, Super Reach ι, and Super Reach κ fluctuation patterns (step 029 SGS358; N), the chance-up performance determination process is terminated, and if the variable display fluctuation pattern is any of the Super Reach γ or Super Reach ε fluctuation patterns (step 029 SGS358; Y), the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute a chance-up performance during the execution of reach performance C or reach performance D, and the performance pattern, depending on the variable display result (step 029 SGS359).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14-34(A), when the reach effect to be executed is reach effect C, if the variable display result is a miss, the chance up effect is determined not to be executed 60% of the time, the chance up effect is determined to be executed in pattern P in 35% of the time, the chance up effect is determined to be executed in pattern Q in 5% of the time, and the chance up effect is determined to be executed in pattern R in 0% of the time. Also, if the variable display result is a jackpot, the chance up effect is determined not to be executed 5% of the time, the chance up effect is determined to be executed in pattern P in 35% of the time, the chance up effect is determined to be executed in pattern Q in 60% of the time, and the chance up effect is determined to be executed in pattern R in 0% of the time.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14-34(C), when the reach effect to be executed is reach effect D, if the variable display result is a miss, the chance up effect is determined not to be executed 40% of the time, the chance up effect is determined to be executed in pattern P in 30% of the time, the chance up effect is determined to be executed in pattern Q in 20% of the time, and the chance up effect is determined to be executed in pattern R in 10% of the time. Also, if the variable display result is a jackpot, the chance up effect is determined not to be executed 10% of the time, the chance up effect is determined to be executed in pattern P in 20% of the time, the chance up effect is determined to be executed in pattern Q in 30% of the time, and the chance up effect is determined to be executed in pattern R in 40% of the time.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 judges whether or not it has decided to execute a chance-up effect during the execution of reach effect C or reach effect D (step 029SGS360). If it has not decided to execute a chance-up effect during the execution of reach effect C or reach effect D (step 029SGS360; N), it ends the chance-up effect decision process, and if it has decided to execute a chance-up effect during the execution of reach effect C or reach effect D (step 029SGS360; Y), it stores the decided effect pattern and sets a chance-up effect start timer for reach effect C or reach effect D according to the variation pattern, and ends the chance-up effect decision process (step 029SGS361).

When it has been decided that a chance-up effect will be executed, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the chance-up effect start waiting timer by 1 each time the effect processing during variable display is executed, and determines whether the chance-up effect start waiting timer has timed out. If the chance-up effect start waiting timer has timed out, a process table for the chance-up effect is selected, and the chance-up effect process timer is started. Thereafter, the value of the chance-up effect process timer is decremented by 1 each time the effect processing during variable display is executed, and a determination is made as to whether the chance-up effect process timer has timed out. If the chance-up effect process timer has not timed out, the effect control device is controlled according to the contents of the process data corresponding to the chance-up effect process timer, and if the chance-up effect process timer has timed out, the process data is switched and the next process data is started. In this way, a chance-up effect can be executed during variable display.

In particular, in this feature section 029SG, the likelihood of a jackpot varies depending on whether or not a chance-up effect is executed and the number of times the chance-up effect is executed during the execution period of the reach effect, so that the player can pay attention to the number of times the chance-up effect is executed and whether or not the chance-up effect is executed, thereby increasing the player's interest in the game.

Furthermore, in reach effects such as reach effects A to D, which have a relatively low probability of winning, a maximum of three chance-up effects are executed, so that during the execution of reach effects A to D, the player can be effectively suggested that the variable display result will be a jackpot depending on the number of chance-up effects executed.

On the other hand, in reach effects with a high probability of winning, such as reach effects G to I, the chance-up effect can only be executed once during the reach effect, so that the interest in the reach effect with a high probability of winning is prevented from decreasing by executing the chance-up effect multiple times unnecessarily.

As shown in FIG. 14-34 (E), among the presentation patterns of the chance-up presentations in reach presentations A to D, pattern P is a presentation pattern in which the reach title is displayed in red but the movable body 32 does not move and the cut-in image is not displayed, pattern Q is a presentation pattern in which the reach title is displayed in red and the movable body 32 moves but the cut-in image is not displayed, and pattern R is a presentation pattern in which the reach title is displayed in red, the movable body 32 moves, and the cut-in image is displayed.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 14-34 (F), among the presentation patterns of the chance-up presentation in reach presentation E and reach presentation F, pattern S is a presentation pattern in which the reach title is displayed in red but the movable body 32 is not moved and the image of the stick controller 31A is not displayed, pattern Q is a presentation pattern in which the reach title is displayed in red and the movable body 32 is moved but the image of the stick controller 31A is not displayed, and pattern R is a presentation pattern in which the reach title is displayed in red, the movable body 32 is moved, and the image of the stick controller 31A is all displayed.

As described above, as shown in Fig. 14-34(A) to Fig. 14-34(D), in the chance up performance of this feature part 029SG, when the chance up performance is not executed, the jackpot expectation is set to be the lowest for the chance up performances in reach performance A to reach performance D as a whole, and when the chance up performance is executed in pattern P, the jackpot expectation is set to be higher than when the chance up performance is not executed. When the chance up performance is executed in pattern Q, the jackpot expectation is set to be higher than when the chance up performance is executed in pattern P. And when the chance up performance is executed in pattern R, the jackpot expectation is set to be higher than when the chance up performance is executed in pattern Q (jackpot expectation for chance up performances in reach performance A to reach performance D: pattern R > pattern Q > pattern P > non-execution).

In addition, for the chance up effects in reach effects E and reach effects F as a whole, the jackpot expectation is set to be the lowest when the chance up effect is not executed, and the jackpot expectation is set to be higher when the chance up effect is executed in pattern S than when the chance up effect is not executed. When the chance up effect is executed in pattern T, the jackpot expectation is set to be higher than when the chance up effect is executed in pattern S. And when the chance up effect is executed in pattern RU, the jackpot expectation is set to be higher than when the chance up effect is executed in pattern T (jackpot expectation for chance up effects in reach effects E and reach effects F: pattern U > pattern T > pattern S > not executed).

Comparing the cases where reach performance A to reach performance D are executed with the cases where reach performance E or reach performance F is executed, in reach performance A to reach performance D, pattern P and pattern Q are set as commonly executable performance patterns, while pattern R is executable only when reach performance B or reach performance D is executed. In other words, the red display of the reach title and the movement of the movable body 32 are performances that can be executed in any of reach performance A to reach performance D, while the display of the cut-in image 029SG200 is a performance that can be executed only in reach performance B and reach performance D.

Furthermore, comparing the case where reach performance E is executed with the case where reach performance F is executed, in reach performance E and reach performance F, pattern S and pattern T are set as commonly executable performance patterns, while pattern U is executable only when reach performance F is executed. In other words, the red display of the reach title and the movement of the movable body 32 are performances that can be executed in either reach performance E or reach performance F, while the display of the image of the stick controller 31A as the operation prompting image is a performance that can be executed only in reach performance F.

Next, the presentation of the variable display of the Super Reach in this feature part 029SG will be explained based on Fig. 14-35 to Fig. 14-56. First, a case where Reach presentation A is executed as the reach presentation of the Super Reach will be explained. Note that the meter 029SG005M at the start timing of the variable display is displayed as not having increased by even one step. As shown in Fig. 14-35(A) to Fig. 14-35(D), when it is decided to execute the meter presentation at the start of the variable display (this feature part 029SG shows the case where execution of pattern D or pattern E is decided), the meter 029SG005M increases by one step each at the first and second timings before the reach and the third timing after the reach.

As shown in Figures 14-35 (E) and 14-35 (F), when reach performance A starts, the image display device 5 first displays a title image of the reach performance A and an expectation image 029SG251 indicating the expectation of a big win for the reach performance A. At this time, if the execution of a chance up performance has not been decided, a title image 029SG161A with black title letters is displayed as the title image of the reach performance A, whereas if the execution of a chance up performance has been decided in any of the performance patterns of Pattern P, Pattern Q, or Pattern R, a title image 029SG161B with red title letters is displayed as the title image of the reach performance A.

When the display of the title image of reach effect A ends, a battle effect between ally character A and enemy character A begins, as shown in FIG. 14-35 (G). Note that, even during the battle effect, the meter 029SG005M increases by another step at the fourth timing, as shown in FIG. 14-36 (H).

In addition, during the battle performance, if it is decided to execute a chance-up performance in the performance pattern of pattern Q or pattern R, the movement of the movable body 32 from the origin position toward the performance position is executed as shown in FIG. 14-36 (I). Note that the movement of the movable body 32 as a chance-up performance is a movement from the origin position toward the performance position, but the movement of the movable body 32 ends at a position intermediate between the origin position and the performance position. After that, the movable body 32 returns from the intermediate position to the origin position.

Furthermore, if it has been decided that a chance-up effect will be executed in the effect pattern of pattern R, a cut-in image 029SG200 will be displayed on the image display device 5, as shown in Figures 14-36 (J) and 14-36 (K).

When the variable display is the variable display of the Super Reach α Miss Variable Pattern (PA2-2), as shown in FIG. 14-36 (L) and FIG. 14-36 (M), the result of the battle performance is that friendly character A is defeated by enemy character A, thereby announcing that the variable display result is a miss, and after the battle performance (reach performance A) ends, the decorative patterns are displayed in a combination that indicates a miss.

On the other hand, if the variable display is the variable display of the Super Reach α jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-2), as shown in Figures 14-36 (N) and 14-36 (O), the result of the battle performance is that friendly character A wins over enemy character A, thereby announcing that the variable display result is a jackpot, and after the battle performance (reach performance A) ends, the decorative patterns are displayed in a stopped combination indicating a jackpot.

In addition, if the variable display is a Super Reach η variable display, as shown in FIG. 14-37(P) and FIG. 14-37(Q), at the fifth timing after the end of the cut-in image display period, the meter 029SG005M increases by another step (up to 5 steps) and becomes full. Then, a caption image 029SG005T is displayed at the bottom of the display area of the image display device 5 to inform the player that the meter 029SG005M has increased to 5 steps (become full) and to inform the player that a high expectation reach performance development notification performance will be executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 14-37 (R), the battle presentation is interrupted midway, and instead of the battle presentation, a high expectation reach presentation development notification image 029SG180 is displayed on the image display device 5 as a high expectation reach presentation development notification presentation. Then, the reach presentation F starts. Details of the high expectation reach presentation development notification presentation will be described later in FIG. 14-55.

As shown in Figures 14-37 (S) and 14-37 (T), when reach performance F starts, the image display device 5 first displays the title image of the reach performance F and an expectation image 029SG256 indicating the expectation of a big win for the reach performance A. At this time, if the execution of a chance up performance has not been decided, a title image 029SG166A with black title letters is displayed as the title image of the reach performance F, whereas if the execution of a chance up performance has been decided in any of the performance patterns of Pattern S, Pattern T, or Pattern U, a title image 029SG166B with red title letters is displayed as the title image of the reach performance F.

Then, when the display of the title image of reach effect F ends, a battle effect between ally character B and enemy character B begins, as shown in FIG. 14-37 (U). During the battle effect, if it has been decided that a chance-up effect will be executed in the effect pattern of pattern T or pattern U, the movable body 32 moves (moves) from the origin position toward the intermediate position, as shown in FIG. 14-36 (V) and FIG. 14-36 (W). After that, the movable body 32 returns from the intermediate position to the origin position.

As the battle performance progresses, as shown in Figures 14-38 (X), 14-38 (Y), and 14-38 (Z), an operation prompting image is displayed in the center of the display area of the image display device 5 to prompt the player to operate the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A. At this time, if the execution of the chance-up performance has not been determined in the performance pattern of pattern U, an image of the push button 31B is displayed as the operation prompting image, whereas if the execution of the chance-up performance has been determined in the performance pattern of pattern U, an image of the stick controller 31A is displayed as the operation prompting image.

After the operation prompting image is displayed on the image display device 5, when the player operates an operation means such as the push button 31B or stick controller 31A, or when the operation acceptance period for these operation means ends, the variable display result is notified as the performance result of the battle performance.

Specifically, when the variable display fluctuation pattern is the Super Reach η miss fluctuation pattern (PA2-8), as shown in Figures 14-39(a) and 14-39(b), the ally character B is defeated by the enemy character B as a result of the battle performance, thereby announcing that the variable display result is a miss, and after the battle performance (reach performance F) ends, the decorative patterns are displayed in a combination indicating a miss.

On the other hand, if the variable display is a variable display of the Super Reach η jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-6), as shown in Figures 14-39(c) and 14-39(d), the result of the battle presentation is that ally character B wins over enemy character B, thereby announcing that the variable display result is a jackpot, and after the battle presentation (reach presentation F) ends, the decorative patterns are displayed in a combination that indicates a jackpot.

Next, we will explain the case where reach performance B is executed as the reach performance of the super reach. Note that the meter 029SG005M at the start timing of the variable display is displayed as not having increased by even one step. As shown in Figures 14-40(A) to 14-40(D), when it is decided to execute the meter performance at the start of the variable display (this feature part 029SG discloses the case where execution of pattern D or pattern E is decided), the meter 029SG005M increases by one step each at the first timing, which is the timing before the reach, the second timing, and the third timing after the reach.

As shown in Figures 14-40 (E) and 14-40 (F), when reach performance B starts, the image display device 5 first displays a title image of the reach performance B and an expectation image 029SG252 indicating the expectation of a big win for the reach performance B. At this time, if the execution of a chance up performance has not been decided, a title image 029SG162A with black title letters is displayed as the title image of the reach performance B, whereas if the execution of a chance up performance has been decided in any of the performance patterns of Pattern P, Pattern Q, or Pattern R, a title image 029SG162B with red title letters is displayed as the title image of the reach performance B.

When the display of the title image of reach effect B ends, a battle effect between ally character B and enemy character A begins, as shown in FIG. 14-40 (G). Note that, even during the battle effect, the meter 029SG005M increases by another step at the fourth timing, as shown in FIG. 14-41 (H).

In addition, during the battle presentation, if it is decided to execute a chance-up presentation in the presentation pattern of pattern Q or pattern R, the movable body 32 moves (moves) from the origin position to the intermediate position, as shown in FIG. 14-41 (I). After that, the movable body 32 returns from the intermediate position to the origin position.

Furthermore, if it has been decided that a chance-up effect will be executed in the effect pattern of pattern R, the cut-in image 029SG200 will be displayed on the image display device 5, as shown in Figures 14-41 (J) and 14-41 (K).

When the variable display is a variable display of the Super Reach β miss variable pattern (PA2-3), as shown in Figures 14-41 (L) and 14-41 (M), the result of the battle performance is that friendly character B is defeated by enemy character A, thereby announcing that the variable display result is a miss, and after the battle performance (reach performance B) ends, the decorative patterns are displayed in a combination that indicates a miss.

On the other hand, if the variable display is a variable display of the Super Reach β jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-3), as shown in Figures 14-41 (N) and 14-41 (O), the result of the battle presentation is that friendly character B defeats enemy character A, thereby announcing that the variable display result is a jackpot, and after the battle presentation (reach presentation B) ends, the decorative symbols are displayed in a stopped combination indicating a jackpot.

In addition, if the variable display is a Super Reach δ or Super Reach ζ variable display, as shown in Figures 14-42 (P) and 14-42 (Q), after the end of the period in which the cut-in image can be displayed, friendly character B is defeated by enemy character A, and the player is notified that the variable display result is a miss.

After the battle performance (reach performance B) ends, a swinging display is performed with a combination that indicates a loss of the decorative symbols. At this time, if it has been decided that a reach performance E development suggestion performance will be performed, a reach performance E development suggestion image 029SG170 is displayed so that the display position of the decorative symbols overlaps in the display area of the image display device 5 as a reach performance E development suggestion performance, as shown in FIG. 14-42 (R).

When the variable display is a variable display of the Super Reach δ variable pattern, as shown in FIG. 14-42 (S), after the reach performance E development suggestion performance execution period, the swinging of the decorative pattern stops and it is notified again that the variable display is a miss. On the other hand, when the variable display is a variable display of the Super Reach ζ variable pattern, as shown in FIG. 14-42 (T), after the reach performance E development suggestion performance execution period, a reach performance E development notification image 029SG181 is displayed as a reach performance E development notification performance. Then, the reach performance E starts.

As shown in Figures 14-42 (U) and 14-42 (V), when the reach performance E starts, the image display device 5 first displays a title image of the reach performance E and an expectation image 029SG255 indicating the expectation of a big win for the reach performance E. At this time, if the execution of a chance up performance has not been decided, a title image 029SG165A with black title letters is displayed as the title image of the reach performance E, whereas if the execution of a chance up performance has been decided in any of the performance patterns of Pattern S, Pattern T, or Pattern U, a title image 029SG165B with red title letters is displayed as the title image of the reach performance E.

Then, when the display of the title image of reach effect E ends, a battle effect between ally character A and enemy character B begins, as shown in FIG. 14-42 (W). During the battle effect, if it has been decided that a chance-up effect will be executed in the effect pattern of pattern T or pattern U, the movable body 32 moves (moves) from the origin position toward the intermediate position, as shown in FIG. 14-43 (X) and FIG. 14-43 (Y). After that, the movable body 32 returns from the intermediate position to the origin position.

As the battle performance progresses, as shown in Figures 14-43(Z), 14-43(a), and 14-43(b), an operation prompting image is displayed in the center of the display area of the image display device 5 to prompt the player to operate the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A. At this time, if the execution of the chance-up performance has not been determined in the performance pattern of pattern U, an image of the push button 31B is displayed as the operation prompting image, whereas if the execution of the chance-up performance has been determined in the performance pattern of pattern U, an image of the stick controller 31A is displayed as the operation prompting image.

After the operation prompting image is displayed on the image display device 5, when the player operates an operation means such as the push button 31B or stick controller 31A, or when the operation acceptance period for these operation means ends, the variable display result is notified as the performance result of the battle performance.

Specifically, when the variable display fluctuation pattern is a Super Reach ζ miss fluctuation pattern (PA2-7), as shown in Figures 14-44(c) and 14-44(d), the result of the battle performance is that friendly character A is defeated by enemy character B, thereby announcing that the variable display result is a miss, and after the battle performance (reach performance E) ends, the decorative patterns are displayed in a combination that indicates a miss.

On the other hand, if the variable display is a variable display of the Super Reach ζ jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-5), as shown in Figures 14-44(e) and 14-44(f), the result of the battle presentation is that friendly character A defeats enemy character B, thereby announcing that the variable display result is a jackpot, and after the battle presentation (reach presentation E) ends, the decorative patterns are displayed in a stopped combination indicating a jackpot.

Here, we will explain in more detail the presentation mode of the reach presentation E development suggestion presentation shown in Figure 14-42 (Q) to Figure 14-42 (T).

First, as shown in Fig. 14-45(A) to Fig. 14-45(B), when it has been decided to execute a reach performance E development suggestion effect, in a state where the decorative symbols are displayed oscillatingly in a combination indicating a miss, the first stage of the reach performance E development suggestion image 029SG170 is displayed so as to overlap with the decorative symbols in the display area of the image display device 5 as a reach performance E development suggestion effect. Note that the first stage of the reach performance E development suggestion image 029SG170 may be an image that is less visible to the player, such as having a lower brightness or fewer display colors than other images displayed in the display area such as decorative symbols.

After the first display period of the reach performance E development suggestion image 029SG170 ends, as shown in Fig. 14-45(C) to Fig. 14-45(D), the display of the reach performance E development suggestion image 029SG170 ends once, and then the second stage of the reach performance E development suggestion image 029SG170 is displayed again so as to overlap with the decorative pattern. Note that the second stage of the reach performance E development suggestion image 029SG170 may be an image that is more visible to the player than the first stage of the reach performance E development suggestion image 029SG170, such as being brighter or having more display colors than the first stage of the reach performance E development suggestion image 029SG170.

When the variable display is a variable display based on the variation pattern of super reach δ, as shown in FIG. 14-45(E), the display of the reach performance E development notification image 029SG181 on the image display device 5 is not executed as the reach performance E development notification performance, and the decorative patterns are displayed in a combination indicating a miss. On the other hand, when the variable display is a variable display based on the variation pattern of super reach ζ, as shown in FIG. 14-45(F), the display of the reach performance E development notification image 029SG181 on the image display device 5 is executed as the reach performance E development notification performance.

Next, we will explain the case where reach performance C or reach performance D is executed as the reach performance of the super reach. Note that when reach performance C or reach performance D is executed as the reach performance of the super reach, the meter performance is not executed, so the explanation of the period from the start of the variable display to the reach is omitted.

When reach performance C is executed, as shown in Fig. 14-46(A) to Fig. 14-46(C), when reach performance C starts, the title image of the reach performance C and the expectation image 029SG253 showing the expectation of a big win of the reach performance C are displayed on the image display device 5 first. At this time, if the execution of the chance up performance has not been decided, the title image 029SG163A with the title letters in black is displayed as the title image of the reach performance C, while if the execution of the chance up performance has been decided in any of the performance patterns of Pattern P, Pattern Q, or Pattern R, the title image 029SG163B with the title letters in red is displayed as the title image of the reach performance C.

Then, when the display of the title image of reach effect C ends, a battle effect between ally character C and enemy character A begins, as shown in FIG. 14-46 (C).

On the other hand, when reach performance D is executed, as shown in Fig. 14-46(D) to Fig. 14-46(F), when reach performance D is started, the title image of the reach performance D and the expectation image 029SG254 showing the expectation of a big win of the reach performance D are displayed on the image display device 5 first. At this time, if the execution of the chance up performance has not been decided, the title image 029SG164A with the title letters in black is displayed as the title image of the reach performance D, while if the execution of the chance up performance has been decided in any of the performance patterns of Pattern P, Pattern Q, or Pattern R, the title image 029SG164B with the title letters in red is displayed as the title image of the reach performance D.

Then, when the display of the title image of reach effect D ends, a battle effect between ally character D and enemy character A begins, as shown in FIG. 14-46 (F).

In addition, during the battle effects of reach effects C or reach effects D, if it is decided that a chance-up effect will be executed in the effect pattern of pattern Q or pattern R, the movable body 32 moves (moves) from the origin position to the intermediate position, as shown in Figure 14-47 (G) and Figure 14-47 (H). After that, the movable body 32 returns from the intermediate position to the origin position.

Furthermore, if it has been decided that a chance-up effect will be executed in the effect pattern of pattern R, the cut-in image 029SG200 will be displayed on the image display device 5, as shown in Figures 14-47 (I) and 14-47 (J).

Also, as shown in Figure 14-47 (K) to Figure 14-47- (M), if it has been decided that a branch destination suggestion effect will be executed, after the period during which a cut-in image can be displayed during the battle effect of reach effect C or reach effect D, the image display device 5 displays, as a branch destination suggestion effect, one of the following images: a branch destination suggestion image X (branch destination suggestion image 029SG005X) suggesting that both a reach effect H development notification effect (reach effect H) and a high expectation reach effect development notification effect (reach effect I) will be executed; a branch destination suggestion image Y (branch destination suggestion image 029SG005Y) suggesting that a reach effect H development notification effect (reach effect H) will be executed; or a branch destination suggestion image Z (branch destination suggestion image 029SG005Z) suggesting that a high expectation reach effect development notification effect (reach effect I) will be executed.

After the period in which the branch destination suggestion effect can be executed, if the variable display is a variable display with a Super Reach γ miss variation pattern (PA2-4), as shown in Figures 14-48 (N) to 14-48 (P), if reach effect C is being executed, the result of the battle effect is that ally character C is defeated by enemy character A, thereby informing the player that the variable display is a miss, and if reach effect D is being executed, the result of the battle effect is that ally character D is defeated by enemy character A, thereby informing the player that the variable display is a miss. Then, after the battle effect (reach effect C or reach effect D) ends, the decorative patterns are displayed in a stopped combination indicating a miss.

On the other hand, if the variable display is a variable display in the Super Reach γ jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-4), as shown in Figures 14-48 (Q) to 14-48 (S), when reach performance C is being executed, the variable display notifies the player that it is a jackpot as a result of the battle performance that ally character C wins over enemy character A, and when reach performance D is being executed, the variable display notifies the player that it is a jackpot as a result of the battle performance that ally character D wins over enemy character A. Then, after the battle performance (reach performance C or reach performance D) ends, the decorative patterns are displayed in a combination that indicates a miss.

In addition, if the variable display is a Super Reach ε or Super Reach θ variable display, as shown in Figure 14-49 (T) to Figure 14-49 (V), after the end of the period in which the branch destination suggestion performance can be executed, friendly character C or friendly character D is defeated by enemy character A, and the user is notified that the variable display result is a miss.

After the battle performance (reach performance C or reach performance D) ends, a swinging display is performed with a combination that indicates a loss of the decorative symbols. At this time, if it has been decided that a reach performance G development suggestion performance will be executed, a reach performance G development suggestion image 029SG171 is displayed so that its display position overlaps with the decorative symbols in the display area of the image display device 5 as a reach performance G development suggestion performance, as shown in FIG. 14-49 (W).

When the variable display is a variable display of the Super Reach ε variable pattern, as shown in FIG. 14-49 (X), after the reach performance G development suggestion performance execution period, the swinging of the decorative pattern stops and it is notified again that the variable display is a miss. On the other hand, when the variable display is a variable display of the Super Reach θ variable pattern, as shown in FIG. 14-49 (Y), after the reach performance G development suggestion performance execution period, the reach performance G development notification image 029SG182 is displayed as a reach performance G development notification performance. Then, the reach performance G starts.

As shown in FIG. 14-50 (Z), when a reach performance G starts, the image display device 5 first displays a title image 029SG167 of the reach performance G and an expectation image 029SG257 indicating the expectation of a big win for the reach performance G.

When the display of the title image 029SG167 of the reach effect G ends, as shown in Figures 14-50(a) and 14-50(b), a battle effect between ally character C and enemy character B begins. If the variable display fluctuation pattern is the super reach θ miss fluctuation pattern (PA2-9), as shown in Figures 14-50(c) and 14-50(d), the result of the battle effect is that ally character C is defeated by enemy character B, thereby announcing that the variable display result is a miss, and after the battle effect (reach effect G) ends, the decorative patterns are displayed in a combination indicating a miss.

On the other hand, if the variable display is a variable display of the Super Reach θ jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-7), as shown in Figures 14-50 (e) and 14-50 (f), the result of the battle presentation is that friendly character C defeats enemy character B, thereby announcing that the variable display result is a jackpot, and after the battle presentation (reach presentation G) ends, the decorative patterns are displayed in a stopped combination indicating a jackpot.

Here, we will explain in more detail the presentation mode of the reach presentation G development suggestion presentation shown in Figure 14-49 (V) to Figure 14-49 (Y).

First, as shown in Fig. 14-54(A) to Fig. 14-54(B), when it has been decided to execute a reach performance G development suggestion effect, in a state where the decorative symbols are displayed oscillatingly in a combination indicating a miss, the first stage of the reach performance G development suggestion image 029SG171 is displayed so as to overlap with the decorative symbols in the display area of the image display device 5 as a reach performance G development suggestion effect. Note that the first stage of the reach performance G development suggestion image 029SG171 may be an image that is less visible to the player, such as having a lower brightness or fewer display colors than other images displayed in the display area such as decorative symbols.

After the first display period of the reach performance G development suggestion image 029SG171 ends, as shown in Fig. 14-54(C) to Fig. 14-54(D), the display of the reach performance G development suggestion image 029SG171 ends once, and then the second stage of the reach performance G development suggestion image 029SG171 is displayed again so as to overlap with the decorative pattern. Note that the second stage of the reach performance G development suggestion image 029SG171 may be an image that is more visible to the player than the first stage of the reach performance G development suggestion image 029SG171, such as being brighter or having more display colors than the first stage of the reach performance G development suggestion image 029SG171.

When the variable display is a variable display based on the variation pattern of super reach ε, as shown in FIG. 14-45(E), the display of the reach performance G development notification image 029SG182 on the image display device 5 is not executed as the reach performance G development notification performance, and the decorative patterns are displayed in a combination indicating a miss. On the other hand, when the variable display is a variable display based on the variation pattern of super reach θ, as shown in FIG. 14-54(F), the display of the reach performance G development notification image 029SG182 on the image display device 5 is executed as the reach performance G development notification performance.

In addition, if the variable display is a variable display with a Super Reach ι variable pattern or a Super Reach κ variable pattern, as shown in Figures 14-51 (g) to 14-51 (h), after the branch destination suggestion effect can be executed during the execution of Reach effect C or Reach effect D, a shutter image 029SG006 is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 as a pre-effect (the shutter image 029SG006 is moved from the left and right of the display area toward the center of the display area), and the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 becomes temporarily invisible due to the shutter image 029SG006.

When the execution period of the pre-effect ends due to the passage of a predetermined period of time, the shutter image 029SG006 retreats from the center of the display area of the image display device 5 to the left and right as a premonition effect, and the image of character C becomes visible to the player in the display area of the image display device 5 in response to the retreat of the shutter image 029SG006.

When the variable display is a variable display with a Super Reach ι variable pattern, as shown in FIG. 14-51(i), a reach performance H development notification image 029SG183 is displayed on the image display device 5 as a reach performance H development notification performance, and then a reach performance H is executed. When the variable display is a variable display with a Super Reach κ variable pattern, as shown in FIG. 14-51(j), a high expectation reach performance development notification image 029SG180 is displayed on the image display device 5 as a high expectation reach performance development notification performance, and then a reach performance I is executed. Details of the high expectation reach performance development notification performance will be described later in FIG. 14-55.

When the variable display fluctuation pattern is a variable display with a Super Reach ι fluctuation pattern, as shown in FIG. 14-52 (k), when the reach performance H starts, the image display device 5 first displays the title image 029SG168 of the reach performance H and an expectation image 029SG258 indicating the expectation of a jackpot for the reach performance H.

When the display of the title image 029SG168 of the reach performance H ends, as shown in FIG. 14-52(l) and FIG. 14-52(m), a battle performance between ally character D and enemy character C begins. If the variable display change pattern is a super reach i miss change pattern (PA2-10), as shown in FIG. 14-52(n) and FIG. 14-52(o), the result of the battle performance is that ally character D is defeated by enemy character C, and it is announced that the variable display result is a miss, and after the battle performance (reach performance H) ends, the decorative patterns are displayed in a combination indicating a miss.

On the other hand, if the variable display is a variable display of the Super Reach ι jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-8), as shown in Figure 14-52 (p) and Figure 14-52 (q), the result of the battle presentation is that friendly character D defeats enemy character C, thereby announcing that the variable display result is a jackpot, and after the battle presentation (reach presentation H) ends, the decorative patterns are displayed in a stopped combination indicating a jackpot.

In addition, when the variable display fluctuation pattern is a variable display in the Super Reach κ fluctuation pattern, as shown in FIG. 14-53(r) to FIG. 14-53(s), when the high expectation reach performance development notification performance starts with the reach performance I, the title image 029SG169 of the reach performance I and the expectation image 029SG259 showing the jackpot expectation of the reach performance I are displayed on the image display device 5 first. At this time, the image display device 5 displays images of Characters A to C behind the title image 029SG169 and expectation image 029SG259 of the reach performance I, thereby creating a sense of exclusivity due to the reach performance I having a higher jackpot expectation than other Super Reach reach performances.

When the display of the title image 029SG169 of reach performance I ends, as shown in FIG. 14-53(t) and FIG. 14-53(u), a battle performance begins between ally character A to ally character D and enemy character C. Note that if the variable display fluctuation pattern is the Super Reach κ miss fluctuation pattern (PA2-11), as shown in FIG. 14-53(v) and FIG. 14-53(w), the result of the battle performance is that ally character A to ally character D are defeated by enemy character C, and it is announced that the variable display result is a miss, and after the battle performance (reach performance H) ends, the decorative patterns are displayed in a combination indicating a miss.

On the other hand, if the variable display is the variable display of the Super Reach κ jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-9), as shown in Figure 14-53 (x) and Figure 14-53 (y), the result of the battle presentation is that friendly characters A to D defeat enemy character C, thereby announcing that the variable display result is a jackpot, and after the battle presentation (reach presentation H) ends, the decorative patterns are displayed in a stopped combination indicating a jackpot.

Here, we will explain in more detail the high expectation reach performance development notification effects shown in Figures 14-37 (R) to 14-37 (T) and 14-53 (r) to 14-53 (s).

First, as shown in Fig. 14-55(A) to Fig. 14-55(B), when the high expectation reach performance development notification performance starts, a high expectation reach performance development notification image 029SG180 is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 to notify that reach performance F or reach performance I will be executed. Furthermore, after the high expectation reach performance development notification image 029SG180 is displayed, a blackout performance is executed in which the display area of the image display device 5 is darkened to make it difficult to see the performance image displayed on the image display device 5.

In addition, in the blackout effect, a darkened image is displayed on the image display device 5, making it difficult to see other effect images (such as the variable display images of decorative patterns and character images), and the brightness of the display screen itself is reduced, while the volume of the effect sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R is reduced compared to before the high expectation reach effect development notification effect was executed. Furthermore, the amount of light emitted by the various light-emitting means (e.g., LEDs, etc.) provided in the game area, movable body 32, glass door frame, and game machine frame 3 is reduced compared to before the high expectation reach effect development notification effect was executed, making it even more difficult to see other effect images (such as the variable display images of decorative patterns and character images).

After the blackout effect is executed, an image of character C is displayed as a pre-effect, as shown in FIG. 14-55(C). In the pre-effect, the lines spoken by character C are displayed as text image 029SG007 in the display area of image display device 5, and the lines are output as audio information from speakers 8L and 8R.

As shown in FIG. 14-55(D) and FIG. 14-55(E), a switching performance is executed after the first performance ends, and a second performance is executed after the first performance ends. As the switching performance, an image different from the image of character C displayed in the first performance is displayed. Note that, in this feature section 029SG, an example is shown in which only one image is displayed as the switching performance, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any one of multiple images may be displayed as the switching performance. Note that, when any one of multiple images is displayed as the switching performance in this way, the proportion controlled to the jackpot game state may be made different depending on which image is displayed.

As mentioned above, in the latter stage performance, the lines spoken by the character are displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 as character image 029SG008, and the lines are output as audio information from speakers 8L, 8R. The character image 029SG008 displayed at this time has fewer characters than the character image 029SG007 displayed in the former stage performance, but each character is larger and brighter than the character image 029SG007 (see Figure 14-10).

As shown in FIG. 14-55(F), after the end of the latter stage performance, the movable body performance is executed. In this movable body performance, the movable body 32 falls from the origin position, which is located above the image display device 5, to a performance position that overlaps with the approximate center position on the front side of the display area of the image display device 5. The movable body 32 that has fallen to the performance position is moved back to the origin position by the drive of a drive motor (not shown) or the like.

After the movable body performance ends, as shown in FIG. 14-55 (G), a reach performance according to each variation pattern (if the variable display is a variable display with a Super Reach η variation pattern, then a reach performance F is executed, and if the variable display is a variable display with a Super Reach κ variation pattern, then a reach performance I is executed).

Next, the variable display in the Super Reach λ fluctuation pattern will be described. As shown in Figures 14-56(A) to 14-56(D), in the variable display in the Super Reach λ fluctuation pattern, first, when the variable display starts, the meter 029SG005M increases all at once to the fifth stage and becomes full at the second timing before the reach. Next, a caption image 029SG005T is displayed at the bottom of the display area of the image display device 5 to inform the player that the meter 029SG005M has increased to the fifth stage (becomes full) and to inform the player that a high expectation reach performance development notification performance will be executed.

Then, the high expectation reach performance development notification effect is executed without a reach occurring or any of the reach performances A to D being executed. The presentation mode of the high expectation reach performance development notification effect is the same as the presentation mode described above in FIG. 14-55. After the high expectation reach performance development notification effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 14-53, reach performance I is executed and finally it is announced that the variable display result is a miss or a jackpot.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 with this characteristic part 029SG, as shown in Figures 14-8 and 14-9, the length L7 of the execution period of the high expectation reach performance development notification performance is set to be longer than the length L6b of the execution period of the reach performance E development notification performance, and the length L11 of the period from when the reach performance E development notification performance starts until the reach performance E is executed and the variable display result of the reach performance E is notified that it is a jackpot as a result of the performance is set to be longer than the length L11 of the period from when the high expectation reach performance development notification performance starts until the reach performance F is executed and the Since the length of time L12 until the variable display result is notified as a jackpot as the result of the high expectation reach performance development notification performance is set shorter than the length of time L13 from the start of the high expectation reach performance development notification performance until the reach performance I is executed and the variable display result is notified as a jackpot as the result of the reach performance I, in the case where the reach performance E is executed after the execution of the reach performance E development suggestion performance, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the game due to an excessively long period until the variable display result is notified as a jackpot. Also, in the case where the reach performance I is executed after the execution of the high expectation reach performance development notification performance, it is possible to appropriately draw the player's attention to the reach performance I until the variable display result is notified as a jackpot, thereby improving interest in the game.

As shown in FIG. 14-7, the length L2 of the execution period of reach performance B is set longer than the length L1 of the execution period of r-value performance A, so that the player can focus on reach performance B for a longer period than reach performance A, thereby increasing interest in the game. As shown in FIG. 14-7 to FIG. 14-9, unlike reach performance A, the reach performance B does not execute a development notification performance before the variable display result is notified as a performance result, so that even if the reach performance E development notification performance is not executed, it is possible to reliably draw the player's attention to whether or not the variable display result of the reach performance B will be notified that it is a jackpot.

In addition, as shown in Figures 14-7 to 14-9, while reach performance A or reach performance B is being executed, a meter performance may be executed as a performance suggesting the execution of a high expectation reach performance development notification performance, so that the execution of the meter performance can arouse the player's anticipation that a high expectation reach performance development notification performance will be executed.

In addition, in this feature section 029SG, an example is given of a form in which a meter effect can be executed as an effect suggesting the execution of a high expectation reach effect development notification effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of or in addition to the meter effect, the execution of a high expectation reach effect development notification effect may be suggested by the output mode of the sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, the light emission mode of the game effect lamp 9, etc.

In addition, in this characteristic part 029SG, a form in which the meter performance can be executed only when the reach performance A or the reach performance B is executed is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the meter performance can also be executed when the reach performance C or the reach performance D is executed. In particular, in the variable display of the variation pattern of the super reach κ in which the pre-performance and the premonition performance are executed from the middle of the reach performance C or the reach performance D, and then the high expectation reach performance development notification performance and the reach performance I are executed, a case may be provided in which the meter 029SG005M increases to the fifth stage (changes to a display mode that notifies the execution of the high expectation reach performance development notification performance) in response to the pre-performance or the premonition performance. In this way, the variable display of the variation pattern of the super reach ι and the variable display of the variation pattern of the super reach κ can draw the player's attention to whether the meter 029SG005M increases to the fifth stage during the execution of the pre-performance or the premonition performance, thereby improving the interest in the game.

In addition, as shown in Figures 14-9 and 14-25, in the variable display of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach λ, the meter 029SG005M increases to the fifth stage at once at the second timing without going through the execution of reach performance A, and the high expectation reach performance development notification performance is executed. Therefore, even if reach performance A is not executed, the player can be drawn to the fact that the high expectation reach performance development notification performance and reach performance I are being executed, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

In addition, as shown in Figures 14-7 to 14-9, this feature section 029SG illustrates an example in which the high expectation reach performance development notification effect and reach performance I are not executed when reach performance B is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and there may be cases in which the high expectation reach performance development notification effect and reach performance I are executed after reach performance B is executed. By doing this, even when reach performance B is executed, the player can be made to pay attention to whether or not the high expectation reach performance development notification effect and reach performance I will be executed, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

In addition, in this characteristic part 029SG, the meter 029SG005M is shown to increase by one step at each of the first to fifth timings as an example of the meter performance, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the meter 029SG005M may increase by two or more steps at any timing. Furthermore, when the meter 029SG005M is increased by two or more steps at any of the first to fifth timings, the rate at which the meter 029SG005M progresses to reach performance I may differ between the case where the meter 029SG005M has increased to the fifth step before the start of reach performance A or reach performance B and the case where the meter 029SG005M has increased to the fifth step after the start of reach performance A or reach performance B. In addition, in this feature 029SG, the meter performance is exemplified as a form in which the display mode of the meter 029SG005M can be changed up to five stages, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the meter performance may be such that the display mode of the meter 029SG005M can be changed in four stages or less or six stages or more.

Also, as shown in Figures 14-8 and 14-9, the length of the period L13 from when the high expectation reach performance development notification performance is started until reach performance I is executed and the variable display result is notified of a jackpot as the performance result of the reach performance I is set to be longer than the length of the period L12 from when the high expectation reach performance development notification performance is started until reach performance F is executed and the variable display result is notified of a jackpot as the performance result of the reach performance F. Therefore, by lengthening the period until the performance result is notified when reach performance I with a higher expectation of a jackpot is executed, the sense of expectation of being controlled in a jackpot game state can be effectively increased.

As shown in Figures 14-23 to 14-25, the meter effect suggesting the execution of a high-expectation reach effect development notification effect in this feature part 029SG is an effect in which the display mode changes in stages over a maximum of five stages (six stages if the state in which the meter effect is not executed is included) from the first timing to the fifth timing of the variable display. On the other hand, as shown in Figure 14-45, the reach effect E development suggestion effect suggesting the execution of reach effect E in this feature part 029SG is an effect in which the display mode of the reach effect E development suggestion image 029SG170 changes over two stages. In other words, in this feature part 029SG, the display mode of the meter 029SG005M can change up to five stages as a meter effect, but the display mode of the reach effect E development suggestion image 029SG170 can only change up to two stages as a reach effect E development suggestion effect. For this reason, in meter effects, the image of the effect target (meter 029SG005M) is more likely to change to the fifth stage than in reach effect E development suggestion effects, so the player can pay attention to whether the meter 029SG005M will increase to the fifth stage, increasing interest in the game.

In this characteristic part 029SG, the display mode of the meter 029SG005M can be changed up to five stages as a meter performance, while the display mode of the reach performance E development suggestion image 029SG170 can only be changed up to two stages as a reach performance E development suggestion performance. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode of the reach performance E development suggestion image 029SG170 can be changed up to five stages as a reach performance E development suggestion performance. In this way, when the display mode of the reach performance E development suggestion image 029SG170 can be changed up to five stages as a reach performance E development suggestion performance, the rate at which the display mode of the reach performance E development suggestion image 029SG170 changes up to the fifth stage can be set lower than the rate at which the display mode of the meter 029SG005M changes up to the fifth stage.

In addition, as shown in Figures 14-7 to 14-9, in the variable display with the Super Reach δ and Super Reach ζ fluctuation patterns, the length L5 of the period during which the meter performance can be executed is set longer than the length L6a of the period during which the reach performance E development suggestion performance can be executed, so that it is possible to suggest for a longer period that a reach performance F with a higher expectation of a jackpot than a reach performance A will be executed after a high expectation reach performance development notification performance is executed, compared to the execution of a reach performance E development notification performance being suggested, thereby increasing interest in the game.

In addition, in this feature part 029SG, an example is given in which the length L5 of the period in which the meter performance can be executed is set to be longer than the length L6a of the period in which the reach performance E development suggestion performance can be executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the length L5 of the period in which the meter performance can be executed may be set to be shorter than the length L6a of the period in which the reach performance E development suggestion performance can be executed.

In addition, this characteristic part 029SG illustrates an example of a form in which the meter 029SG005M can be displayed on the image display device 5 even when it is not determined that a meter performance is to be performed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the meter 029SG005M may be displayed on the image display device 5 only when it is determined that a meter performance is to be performed. Furthermore, the meter 029SG005M may be displayed on the image display device 5 for the first time at the timing of the first stage increase.

Furthermore, since the reach effect E development suggestion effect is an effect that can be executed after the variable display result (miss) is notified as the result of the reach effect B, by executing the reach effect E development suggestion effect while the reach effect B is being executed, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the player's interest in the game due to the player realizing that the variable display result is not notified as a jackpot as the result of the reach effect B.

Note that in this feature part 029SG, the only pattern disclosed as a pattern for progressing from reach performance B to reach performance E is a pattern in which a reach performance E development notification performance and a reach performance E are executed after a variable display result is notified as the performance result of reach performance B (see FIG. 1-8 (F)). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a pattern for progressing from reach performance B to reach performance E may also be provided in which a reach performance E development notification performance and a reach performance E are executed before a variable display result is notified as the performance result of reach performance B. In this way, when providing a case in which a reach performance E development notification performance and a reach performance E are executed before a variable display result is notified as the performance result of reach performance B, a reach performance E development suggestion performance may be executed while the reach performance B is being executed.

In addition, as shown in Figures 14-31 to 14-34, while reach effects A to F are being executed, chance up effects can be executed, and the probability of winning varies depending on which effect pattern the chance up effect is executed in.

In particular, for the variable display in the variation pattern of super reach η, in which reach performance F is executed after reach performance A, during the execution of reach performance A, it is possible to execute a total of two performances constituting the chance-up performance, the red display of the reach title and the movement of the movable body 32, whereas during the execution of reach performance F, it is possible to execute a total of three performances constituting the chance-up performance, the red display of the reach title, the movement of the movable body 32, and the image display of the stick controller 31A as an operation prompting image. For this reason, for the variable display in the variation pattern of super reach η, the number of times the performances constituting the chance-up performance are executed is increased during the execution of reach performance F compared to during the execution of reach performance A, which makes it possible to appropriately draw the player's attention to the performance result of reach performance F.

Furthermore, for the variable display in the variation pattern of super reach ζ, in which reach performance E is executed after the execution of reach performance B, during the execution of reach performance B, it is possible to execute a total of three performances constituting the chance-up performance, including the red display of the reach title, the movement of the movable body 32, and the display of the cut-in image 029SG200, whereas during the execution of reach performance E, it is possible to execute a total of two performances constituting the chance-up performance, including the red display of the reach title and the movement of the movable body 32, as a chance-up performance. For this reason, for the variable display in the variation pattern of super reach ζ, the number of performances constituting the chance-up performance are executed less frequently during the execution of reach performance E than during the execution of reach performance B, which prevents the player from paying excessive attention to the performance result of reach performance E, thereby improving the interest in the game.

In this characteristic part 029SG, for the variable display in the variation pattern of super reach ζ, which executes reach performance E after the execution of reach performance B, during the execution of reach performance B, it is possible to execute a total of three performances constituting the chance-up performance, including the red display of the reach title, the movement of the movable body 32, and the display of the cut-in image 029SG200, whereas during the execution of reach performance E, it is possible to execute a total of two performances constituting the chance-up performance, including the red display of the reach title and the movement of the movable body 32, as the chance-up performance. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for the variable display in the variation pattern of super reach ζ, which executes reach performance E after the execution of reach performance B, it is also possible to execute the same number of performances constituting the chance-up performance during the execution of reach performance B as during the execution of reach performance E.

In this characteristic section 029SG, examples of the effects constituting the chance-up effect include the red display of the reach title, the movement of the movable body 32, the display of the cut-in image 029SG200, and the display of an image of the stick controller 31A as an operation prompting image, but the present invention is not limited to these. For example, the effects constituting the chance-up effect may include the illumination of the game effect lamp 9 in a specific pattern, the output of a specific sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, the illumination of the light guide plate, the display of a light guide plate (pseudo light guide plate) on the image display device 5, the operation of the image display device 5 itself, etc.

In addition, in this characteristic section 029SG, examples of the effects that make up the chance-up effect include the red display of the reach title, the movement of the movable body 32, the display of the cut-in image 029SG200, and the display of the image of the stick controller 31A as an operation prompt image, all of which are effects that are executed regardless of the player's operation (active effects). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effects that make up the chance-up effect may include effects that are executed only when the player operates an operation means such as the push button 31B or stick controller 31A to change the light color of the game effect lamp 9 (the so-called back button) (active effects) that are executed only when the player operates the operation means.

As shown in Fig. 14-7 to Fig. 14-9 and Fig. 14-30, for the variable display of the variation patterns of Super Reach γ, Super Reach ε, Super Reach θ, Super Reach ι, and Super Reach κ, the reach performance of the Super Reach to be executed can be determined from reach performance C and reach performance D, which has a higher expectation of a jackpot than reach performance C. If the pre-performance and the premonition performance are executed and the high expectation reach performance development notification performance is executed before the variable display result is notified as the performance result of reach performance C or reach performance D, the reach performance I is executed, and if the reach performance G development notification performance is executed after the variable display result (miss) is notified as the performance result of reach performance C or reach performance D, the reach performance G, which has a lower expectation of a jackpot than the reach performance I, is executed.

Furthermore, before the variable display result is announced as the result of reach performance C or reach performance D, the pre-performance and premonition performances are executed, and when the reach performance H development announcement performance is executed, the reach performance H, which has a lower expectation of a jackpot than the reach performance I, is executed, so that the performances can be diversified by combining the types of reach performances and the development announcement performances.

In particular, for the variable display of the variation patterns of Super Reach γ, Super Reach ε, Super Reach θ, Super Reach ι, and Super Reach κ, by determining whether to execute reach performance C or reach performance D at the ratios shown in Figures 14-30 (A) and 14-30 (B), the ratio of the reach performance I (high expectation reach performance development notification performance) being executed after the premonition performance is executed is set higher when the execution of reach performance C is decided than when the execution of reach performance D is decided, so that a predetermined relationship can be established between the executed reach performance and the high expectation reach performance development notification performance, thereby increasing the interest in the reach performance and the development notification performance.

In addition, in this feature section 029SG, in the variable display of the variable patterns of Super Reach γ, Super Reach ε, Super Reach θ, Super Reach ι, and Super Reach κ, an example is given of a form in which the reach performance to be executed can be determined from reach performance C and reach performance D, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a variable pattern in which reach performance C is executed during the variable display and a variable pattern in which reach performance D is executed during the variable display may be provided separately.

In addition, in the characteristic part 029SG, as shown in FIG. 14-34, whether or not a chance-up effect is executed and the effect pattern are determined at different rates depending on the variable display result. In other words, the example shows a form in which the chance-up effect is executed as an effect suggesting that the variable display result will be a jackpot as the effect result of the reach effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the chance-up effect that can be executed during the effect period of reach effect A to reach effect D may be executed as an effect suggesting that any of reach effect E to reach effect I will be executed (developing into any of reach effect E to reach effect I).

Furthermore, as a chance-up effect, in addition to the variable display result being a jackpot and one of reach effects E to I being executed, it may also be possible to indicate that the number of rounds of the jackpot game when the variable display result is a jackpot will be 10 rounds, that the game will be controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game ends, etc.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 14-9, in the case where a high expectation reach performance development notification performance is executed after a reach performance C or a reach performance D is executed, and in the case where a reach performance H development notification performance is executed after a reach performance C or a reach performance D is executed, a common pre-performance can be executed in the period between the reach performance C or the reach performance D and the development notification performance. By executing the pre-performance, the player's attention to the development notification performance can be increased, while the player's attention can be drawn to whether the high expectation reach performance development notification performance or the reach performance H development notification performance will be executed as the development notification performance, thereby increasing interest in the game.

In addition, as shown in Figures 14-7 to 14-9 and Figures 14-27 to 14-28, during the execution period of reach performance C or reach performance D, it is possible to execute a branch destination suggestion effect that suggests whether a reach performance H development announcement effect or a high expectation reach performance development announcement effect will be executed after the execution of reach performance C or reach performance D, and that can suggest the execution of both a reach performance H development announcement effect and a high expectation reach performance development announcement effect. Therefore, by executing the development destination suggestion effect, the player's attention can be increased to the execution of the development announcement effect, while the player's attention can be drawn to whether a reach performance H development announcement effect or a high expectation reach performance development announcement effect will be executed, thereby increasing the player's interest in the game.

In addition, in this feature part 029SG, an example has been given of a form in which it is possible to suggest that a reach performance H development notification performance will be executed and that a high expectation reach performance development notification performance will be executed as a development suggestion performance, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to suggest that a reach performance G development notification performance will be executed as a development suggestion performance.

In addition, in this feature section 029SG, an example is given of a form in which a development suggestion effect can be executed by a variable display of a variable pattern that executes reach effect C or reach effect C, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a development suggestion effect can also be executed by a variable display of a variable pattern that executes reach effect A or a variable display of a variable pattern that executes reach effect B.

As shown in FIG. 14-30(D), for the variation pattern of Super Reach κ in which a high expectation reach performance development notification effect and a reach performance I are executed before the performance result is notified as a reach performance C or a reach performance D, and the variation pattern of Super Reach θ in which a reach performance G development notification effect and a reach performance G are executed after the performance result is notified as a reach performance C or a reach performance D, when the variable display result is a jackpot, the difference between the rate at which the reach performance C is executed and the rate at which the reach performance D is executed in the variable display of the variable display of the Super Reach κ variation pattern is 6. 0%, whereas the difference between the rate at which reach performance C is executed and the rate at which reach performance D is executed is 40%, so depending on whether reach performance C or reach performance D is executed, it becomes possible to guess whether reach performance I is executed in the variable display of the variable pattern of the super reach κ, or whether reach performance H is executed in the variable display of the variable pattern of the super reach θ, and therefore it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether reach performance C or reach performance D is executed, thereby increasing the player's interest in the game.

In this characteristic part 029SG, for the Super Reach κ fluctuation pattern and the Super Reach θ fluctuation pattern, when the variable display result is a jackpot, the difference between the rate at which reach performance C is executed and the rate at which reach performance D is executed in the variable display of the Super Reach θ fluctuation pattern is set to be smaller than the difference between the rate at which reach performance C is executed and the rate at which reach performance D is executed in the variable display of the Super Reach κ fluctuation pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the variable display result is a miss, the difference between the rate at which reach performance C is executed and the rate at which reach performance D is executed in the variable display of the Super Reach θ fluctuation pattern may be set to be smaller than the difference between the rate at which reach performance C is executed and the rate at which reach performance D is executed in the variable display of the Super Reach κ fluctuation pattern.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention also includes modifications and additions that do not deviate from the gist of the present invention.

For example, the characteristic part 029SG exemplifies a form in which a first pending memory display area 029SG005D and a second pending memory display area 029SG005U are provided at the bottom of the display area of the image display device 5, which are capable of displaying a pending memory display, but the present invention is not limited to this. As a modified example 029SG-1, as shown in FIG. 14-57, an active display area 029SG005F may be provided at a predetermined position of the display area of the image display device 5 (for example, the center of the bottom of the display area of the image display device 5) which is capable of displaying a pending memory display corresponding to the variable display currently being executed as an active display.

In addition, when the active display can be displayed in this manner, multiple display modes of the active display can be provided, as in the above-mentioned look-ahead preview performance, and an active display performance can be executed in which the probability of winning varies depending on which display mode the active display is displayed in. For example, three types of display modes for the active display can be provided: a white circle, a blue circle, and a red circle, and the highest probability of winning can be set when the active display is displayed in a red circle display mode, and the lowest probability of winning can be set when the active display is displayed in a white circle display mode (potential of winning for display modes of the active display: red > blue > white).

Furthermore, the display mode of the active display may be changed from a white or blue circle to a red circle during variable display, and the change in the display mode of the active display to a red circle may indicate an increase in the likelihood of a jackpot for the variable display being executed.

In this way, when the display mode of the active display can be changed during the variable display, as shown in Figures 14-58 (A) and 14-58 (B), for the variable display of the fluctuation pattern of super reach ζ, in which the variable display result (miss) is once notified as the performance result of reach performance B and then reach performance E is executed, the rate at which the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle during the execution of reach performance E is set to P1.

In addition, for the variable display in the variation pattern of super reach η, in which a high expectation reach development notification display is executed during the execution of reach performance A and then reach performance F is executed, the rate at which the display form of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle during the execution of reach performance A is P2, and the rate at which the display form of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle during the execution of reach performance F is P3.

In this case, P3, which is the rate at which the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle while reach performance F is being executed, may be set higher than P1, which is the rate at which the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle while reach performance E is being executed, or P2, which is the rate at which the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle while reach performance A is being executed.

In this way, when the variable display is executed in the variation pattern of the super reach η (when reach performance A is executed and then reach performance F is executed), the display mode of the active display changes to a red circle before the start of the high expectation reach performance development notification performance, reducing the risk of the player realizing in advance that reach performance F will be executed. Also, when reach performance E is executed and when reach performance F is executed, the display mode of the active display changes to a red circle at a higher rate in reach performance F, which has a higher expectation of a jackpot than reach performance E, so that the display mode of the active display can be changed to a red circle appropriately according to the expectation of a jackpot, improving interest in the game.

In addition, in the above-mentioned modified example 029SG-1, in the variable display in the variable pattern of the super reach η, the rate P3 at which the display form of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle during the execution of the reach performance F is higher than the rate P2 at which the display form of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle during the execution of the reach performance A. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as modified example 029SG-2, in the same manner as the above-mentioned modified example 029SG-1, in the variable display in the variable pattern of the super reach η, during the execution of the reach performance F, The rate P3 at which the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle may be set higher than the rate P2 at which the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle during the execution of reach performance A, and the rate P1 at which the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle during the execution of reach performance E in the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach ζ may be set higher than the rate at which the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle during the execution of reach performance B.

In this way, by providing multiple modes as the active display mode and varying the likelihood of a jackpot depending on which display mode the active display is displayed in, it is possible to make the player more easily aware of the likelihood of a jackpot, and by changing the display mode of the active display to a red circle before the execution of the reach performance E development notification performance or the high expectation reach performance development notification performance, it is possible to reduce the risk of a decrease in interest in the game due to the player perceiving in advance that the likelihood of a jackpot is high.

In addition, in the characteristic part 029SG, a variation pattern of the super reach λ is provided in which a high expectation reach performance development notification performance is executed and reach performance I is executed without going through reach performances such as reach performance A and reach performance B. As a modified example 029SG-3, in the variable display of the variation pattern of the super reach λ, the rate P5 at which the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle before the start of reach performance I may be set higher than the rate P6 at which the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle after the start of reach performance I. In this way, by changing the display mode of the active display from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle before the execution of reach performance I, it is possible to make the player more aware in advance that reach performance I will be executed, thereby improving the interest in the game.

In addition, in this modified example 029SG-3, in the variable display of the Super Reach λ variation pattern, the rate P5 at which the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle before the start of the Reach performance I is set to be higher than the rate P6 at which the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle after the start of the Reach performance I is set to be higher than the rate P6 at which the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle after the start of the Reach performance I is set to be lower than the rate P6 at which the display mode of the active display changes from a white circle or a blue circle to a red circle after the start of the Reach performance I. By doing so, it is possible to create a situation in which the Reach performance I is executed without going through another Reach performance even though the display mode of the active display has not changed to a red circle, which gives the game an element of surprise and increases the interest in the game.

In addition, in the characteristic part 029SG and the modified examples 029SG-1 to 029SG-3, three types of display modes for the reserved memory display and active display are provided: a white circle, a blue circle, and a red circle. The expected probability of a jackpot is different depending on which display mode the reserved memory display and active display are displayed in. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of display modes for the reserved memory display and active display may be only two types or four or more types.

Moreover, in the above-mentioned modified examples 029SG-1 to 029SG-3, the display mode of the active display can be changed while a reach performance is being executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing of the change in the active display mode can include timing other than while a reach performance is being executed, for example, while a development suggestion performance or development notification performance is being executed, or the start timing of the variable display. Furthermore, if it is possible to execute a pseudo consecutive performance that includes a temporary stop and re-variable display of the decorative pattern during the variable display, the display mode of the active display can be changed at the timing of the temporary stop or re-variable display.

In addition, in the characteristic part 029SG, three types of display forms for the reserved memory display are provided: a white circle, a blue circle, and a red circle. An example is given of a form in which the expected probability of a jackpot varies depending on which display form the reserved memory display is displayed in. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modified example 029SG-4, in addition to a circle, a triangle, a square, a star, etc. may be provided as the display form for the reserved memory table display, and it may be possible to suggest which of the reach effects E, F, G, H, or I the reserved memory display will develop into depending on which shape it is displayed in. In this case, when the CPU 103 executes the winning random number value judgment process and judges that the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation category) is a super reach, it further judges which of the Super Reach α to Super Reach λ the Super Reach fluctuation pattern is (which of Reach performance A to Reach performance I will execute during the variable display), and transmits a Super Reach fluctuation category command (a fluctuation category command including information on which Super Reach fluctuation pattern will be executed) according to the judgment to the performance control board 12. In this way, the performance control CPU 120 can determine the display mode of the reserved memory table display from a circle, triangle, square, star, etc. based on the Super Reach fluctuation category command received from the CPU 103. Also, since it is possible to draw the player's attention to the shape of the reserved memory display before the variable display begins, it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

In addition, in this modified example 029SG-4, an example is given in which the shape of the reserved memory display can suggest a reach performance that will develop, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the color of the reserved memory display can suggest the likelihood of a jackpot, and the shape of the reserved memory display can further suggest a reach performance that will develop into a draw. In this way, it is possible to draw the player's attention to both the color and shape of the reserved memory display, thereby increasing the player's interest in the game.

In addition, in this modified example 029SG-4, an example is given of a form in which the shape of the pending memory display can suggest a future reach performance, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the reach performances that can suggest a future reach performance based on the shape of the pending memory display may be only some of reach performance E, reach performance F, reach performance G, reach performance H, and reach performance I (for example, only reach performance E and reach performance I).

In addition, in the characteristic section 029SG, as a chance-up effect, the characters of the reach title image can be displayed in red at the start of the reach effects A to F, but the present invention is not limited to this. As a modified example 029SG-5, as a chance-up effect, the characters of the reach title image displayed in black can be changed to red halfway through. In particular, when the characters of the reach title image are changed to red halfway through as a chance-up effect in this way, the display mode of the expectation image showing the expectation of a jackpot displayed together with the reach title image can be changed (for example, the number of stars displayed as the expectation image can be increased). In this way, the display mode of the expectation image changes as the color of the characters of the reach title image changes from black to red, so that attention to the expectation image can be increased, and the player can be made to accurately recognize the expectation of the reach effect to be executed.

In addition, in the feature part 029SG, as shown in FIG. 14-28, for the variable display in the variable pattern of the super reach κ, an example is given in which the presence or absence of a branch destination suggestion effect and the presentation pattern of the branch destination suggestion effect can be determined at the same rate when the reach presentation of the super reach to be executed is reach presentation C and when it is reach presentation D, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for the variable display in the variable pattern of the super reach κ, the presence or absence of a branch destination suggestion effect and the presentation pattern of the branch destination suggestion effect can be determined at different rates when the reach presentation of the super reach to be executed is reach presentation C and when it is reach presentation D.

Specifically, as shown in Figure 14-59 as modified example 029SG-6, in the variable display of the variable pattern of super reach κ in which a high expectation reach performance is executed before the variable display result is announced as reach performance C or reach performance D during execution of the reach performance C or reach performance D, if the reach performance to be executed is determined to be reach performance C, a decision is made to not execute the branch destination suggestion performance 15% of the time, to execute the branch destination suggestion performance using pattern X 30% of the time, to execute the branch destination suggestion performance using pattern Y 20% of the time, and to execute the branch destination suggestion performance using pattern Z 35% of the time. Also, in the variable display of the variation pattern of super reach κ, if the reach effect to be executed is determined to be reach effect D, the branch destination suggestion effect is determined not to be executed 10% of the time, the branch destination suggestion effect pattern X is determined to be executed 30% of the time, the branch destination suggestion effect pattern Y is determined to be executed 20% of the time, and the branch destination suggestion effect pattern Z is determined to be executed 40% of the time.

In particular, in this modified example 029SG-6, when the execution of reach performance C is determined in the variable display of the Super Reach κ fluctuation pattern, the execution decision rate of the branch destination suggestion performance is set higher (the decision rate of not executing the branch destination suggestion performance is set lower) than when the execution of reach performance D is determined in the variable display of the Super Reach κ fluctuation pattern, so that it is possible to appropriately suggest that a development notification performance such as a reach performance H development notification performance or a high expectation reach performance development notification performance will be executed while the variable display is being executed, thereby increasing interest in the game.

In addition, in this modified example 029SG-6, when the execution of reach performance C is determined in the variable display of the Super Reach κ fluctuation pattern, the execution decision rate of the branch destination suggestion performance is set higher than when the execution of reach performance D is determined in the variable display of the Super Reach κ fluctuation pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the execution of reach performance C is determined in the variable display of the Super Reach κ fluctuation pattern, the execution decision rate of the branch destination suggestion performance may be set lower than when the execution of reach performance D is determined in the variable display of the Super Reach κ fluctuation pattern.

In addition, in this modified example 029SG-6, when the execution of reach performance C is determined in the variable display of the Super Reach κ fluctuation pattern, the execution decision rate for branch destination suggestion performance pattern Z (a performance pattern suggesting the execution of a high expectation reach performance development notification performance) is set higher than when the execution of reach performance D is determined in the variable display of the Super Reach κ fluctuation pattern, so that it is possible to more appropriately suggest the execution of development notification performances such as the reach performance H development notification performance and the high expectation reach performance development notification performance during the execution of the variable display, thereby increasing interest in the game.

In addition, in variant example 029SG-6, when the execution of reach performance C is determined in the variable display of the Super Reach κ fluctuation pattern, the execution decision rate for pattern Z of the branch destination suggestion performance is set higher than when the execution of reach performance D is determined in the variable display of the Super Reach κ fluctuation pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the execution of reach performance C is determined in the variable display of the Super Reach κ fluctuation pattern, the execution decision rate for pattern Z of the branch destination suggestion performance may be set lower than when the execution of reach performance D is determined in the variable display of the Super Reach κ fluctuation pattern.

In addition, in this modified example 029SG-6, as shown in FIG. 14-59, in the variable display of the variation pattern of the super reach κ, an example is given in which it is possible to determine whether or not to execute a branch destination suggestion effect and the presentation pattern of the branch destination suggestion effect at different rates when the reach presentation of the super reach to be executed is reach presentation C and reach presentation D, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to determine whether or not to execute a branch destination suggestion effect and the presentation pattern of the branch destination suggestion effect at different rates when the reach presentation of the super reach to be executed is reach presentation C and reach presentation D for the variable display of the variation pattern of the super reach θ and super reach ι.

Moreover, in this modified example 029SG-6, a form is exemplified in which a branch destination suggestion effect that can be executed during the execution of reach performance C (first advantageous outcome suggestion effect in invention 033SG) and a branch destination suggestion effect that can be executed during the execution of reach performance D (second advantageous outcome suggestion effect in invention 033SG) can be executed as effects of the same presentation type, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the branch destination suggestion effect that can be executed during the execution of reach performance C and the branch destination suggestion effect that can be executed during the execution of reach performance D can be executed as effects of different presentation types.

In addition, in the characteristic part 029SG, as shown in Figs. 14-5 to 14-9, as for the notification mode in which the reach performance A to reach performance D are executed as the reach performance of the super reach, and the variable display result is notified without progressing to any of the reach performances E to I, a notification mode (first notification mode) in which one of these reach performances A to D is executed and the variable display result is notified is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modified example 029SG-7, as for the notification mode in which the reach performance A to reach performance D are executed as the reach performance of the super reach, and the variable display result is notified without progressing to any of the reach performances E to I, in addition to the first notification mode, a second notification mode (so-called revival mode) in which the variable display result is notified as a miss as the performance result of the reach performance A to reach performance D and then the variable display result is notified as a jackpot again may be provided.

In this way, when reach performance A to reach performance D are executed as the reach performance of the super reach, and a first notification mode and a second notification mode are provided as notification modes in which the variable display result is notified without progressing to any of reach performance E to reach performance I, the percentage of the branch destination suggestion performance being executed in pattern Z when the performance result (variable display result) of reach performance C or reach performance D is notified in the first notification mode may be the same as the percentage of the branch destination suggestion performance being executed in pattern Z when the performance result (variable display result) of reach performance C or reach performance D is notified in the second notification mode.

In this way, by executing reach effects A to D as the reach effects of the super reach, and providing a second notification mode as a notification mode in which the variable display result is notified without progressing to any of reach effects E to I, the player can be surprised by being notified that the variable display result is a jackpot despite the variable display result having initially been notified as a miss. Furthermore, because the process for deciding to execute the branch destination suggestion effect can be made common between when the performance result (variable display result) of executing reach effects C and D is notified in the first notification mode and when it is notified in the second notification mode, the amount of data required for this process can be reduced.

In addition, in this modified example 029SG-7, when reach performance A to reach performance D are executed as the reach performance of the super reach, and a first notification mode and a second notification mode are provided as notification modes in which the variable display result is notified without progressing to any of reach performance E to reach performance I, an example is given in which the rate at which the branch destination suggestion performance is executed in pattern Z when the performance result (variable display result) of reach performance C or reach performance D is notified in the first notification mode is the same as the rate at which the branch destination suggestion performance is executed in pattern Z when the performance result (variable display result) of reach performance C or reach performance D is notified in the second notification mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when reach performance A to reach performance D are executed as the reach performance of the super reach, and a first notification mode and a second notification mode are provided as notification modes in which the variable display result is notified without progressing to any of reach performance E to reach performance I, the percentage of the branch destination suggestion effect being executed in pattern Z when the performance result (variable display result) of reach performance C or reach performance D is notified in the first notification mode may be different from the percentage of the branch destination suggestion effect being executed in pattern Z when the performance result (variable display result) of reach performance C or reach performance D is notified in the second notification mode.

In addition, in the modified example 029SG-7, as for the notification mode in which reach performance A to reach performance D are executed as the reach performance of the super reach, and the variable display result is notified without progressing to any of reach performance E to reach performance I, a first notification mode in which any of these reach performances A to D is executed and the variable display result is notified, and a second notification mode in which the variable display result is notified as a miss as the performance result of reach performance A to reach performance D, and then the variable display result is notified as a jackpot, are exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as modified example 029SG-8, a form is exemplified in which reach performance C or reach performance D is executed and the variable display result is notified. is executed, and after it is notified that the variable display result of the reach performance C or reach performance D is a miss, the reach performance G development notification performance and the reach performance G are executed, and it is notified that the variable display result of the reach performance G is a jackpot (when the variable display is executed in the variable display of the super reach θ jackpot (PB1-7)), the rate at which the chance up performance is executed during the variable display in the variable display of the super reach θ jackpot may be different from the rate at which the chance up performance is executed in the variable display where the performance result (variable display result) of the reach performance C or reach performance D is notified in the second notification mode. In this way, when the reach performance C or reach performance D is executed, the execution rate of the chance up performance can be made different depending on whether the reach performance G is executed before it is notified that the variable display result is a jackpot, thereby improving the interest in the game.

Furthermore, in this modified example, the percentage at which the chance up effect is executed during the variable display in the variable pattern of the super reach θ jackpot is different from the percentage at which the chance up effect is executed in the variable display in which the performance result (variable display result) of the reach effect C or the reach effect D is notified in the second notification mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the percentage at which the chance up effect is executed during the variable display in the variable pattern of the super reach θ jackpot may be the same as the percentage at which the chance up effect is executed in the variable display in which the performance result (variable display result) of the reach effect C or the reach effect D is notified in the second notification mode.

In addition, in the characteristic part 029SG, as shown in FIG. 14-27, a branch destination suggestion effect can be executed in a plurality of presentation patterns, and a form is exemplified in which the rate at which a high expectation reach presentation development notification effect is executed varies depending on which presentation pattern is used to execute the branch destination suggestion effect. In particular, in the characteristic part 029SG, a form in which a branch destination suggestion effect is executed in presentation pattern Z is exemplified as a form in which a high expectation reach presentation development notification effect is executed with the highest rate, but the present invention is not limited to this, and when a branch destination suggestion effect is executed in presentation pattern Z, a high expectation reach presentation development notification effect may be executed with an extremely high rate (for example, 99%).

In particular, in the case where the high-expectation reach performance development notification performance is executed with an extremely high probability when the branch destination suggestion performance is executed in performance pattern Z, a case where the high-expectation reach performance development notification performance is not executed even though the branch destination suggestion performance is executed in performance pattern Z, or a case where a reach performance I is executed even though a high-expectation reach performance development notification performance is not executed (a so-called performance contradiction pattern) may be set. Note that, when such a performance contradiction pattern is set, a branch destination suggestion performance or a reach performance I in the performance contradiction pattern is executed only when the variable display result is notified as a jackpot, thereby giving the player a sense of surprise, and when the branch destination suggestion performance is executed in pattern Z or when a reach performance I is executed, the player can be made to pay attention to whether or not a high-expectation reach performance development notification performance is executed, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

In addition, in the characteristic part 029SG, as shown in FIG. 14-30, for the variable display in the variable pattern of super reach θ, in which the variable display result (miss) is notified as the performance result of reach performance C or reach performance D, and then the reach performance G development notification performance and reach performance G are executed, the execution decision ratio of reach performance C and the execution decision ratio of reach performance D are different, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modified example 029SG-10, for the variable display in the variable pattern of super reach θ, the execution decision ratio of reach performance C and the execution decision ratio of reach performance D may be the same. By doing so, in both cases where reach performance C is executed and where reach performance D is executed, the player can expect that the reach performance development notification performance will be executed after the variable display result (miss) is notified as the performance result of reach performance C or reach performance D, which can increase the interest in the game.

In addition, in this modified example 029SG-10, for the variable display in the variation pattern of super reach θ, an embodiment in which the execution decision ratio of reach performance C and the execution decision ratio of reach performance D are the same is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and in both cases in which reach performance C is executed and in which reach performance D is executed, as long as it is possible to achieve an effect in which the player can expect that the reach performance development notification performance will be executed after the variable display result (miss) is notified as the performance result of reach performance C or reach performance D, the execution decision ratio of reach performance C and the execution decision ratio of reach performance D may differ by a small difference (for example, the difference between the execution decision ratio of reach performance C and the execution decision ratio of reach performance D is about 1% to 5%, i.e., the execution decision ratio of reach performance C and the execution decision ratio of reach performance D are approximately the same).

In addition, in the characteristic part 029SG, as shown in FIG. 14-30, for the variable display in the variable pattern of the super reach θ in which the variable display result (miss) is notified as the performance result of the reach performance C or the reach performance D, and then the reach performance G development notification performance and the reach performance G are executed, the jackpot expectation degree when the execution of the reach performance C is decided is smaller than the jackpot expectation degree when the execution of the reach performance D is decided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modified example 029SG-11, for the variable display in the variable pattern of the super reach θ, the jackpot expectation degree when the execution of the reach performance C is decided and the jackpot expectation degree when the execution of the reach performance D is decided may be the same. In this way, in both the case where the reach performance C is executed and the case where the reach performance is executed, when the reach performance G development notification performance is executed, the player can expect that the variable display result will be a jackpot as the performance result of the reach performance G, and the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, in this modified example 029SG-11, for the variable display in the variation pattern of the super reach θ, the jackpot expectation degree when the execution of the reach performance C is decided and the jackpot expectation degree when the execution of the reach performance D is decided are the same, but the present invention is not limited to this, and in both the cases where the reach performance C is executed and the reach performance is executed, when the reach performance G development notification performance is executed, as long as it is possible to produce an effect that the player can expect that the variable display result will be a jackpot as the performance result of the reach performance G, the jackpot expectation degree of the reach performance C and the jackpot expectation degree of the reach performance D may differ by a small difference (for example, the difference between the jackpot expectation degree of the reach performance C and the jackpot expectation degree of the reach performance D is about 1% to 5%, that is, the jackpot expectation degree of the reach performance C and the jackpot expectation degree of the reach performance D are approximately the same).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 14-34, in the characteristic part 029SG, it is possible to execute the following effects that constitute the chance-up effect: a red display of the reach title, the movement of the movable body 32, the display of a cut-in image 029SG200, and the display of an image of the stick controller 31A as an operation prompting image. An example has been given of a form in which the red display of the reach title and the movement of the movable body 32 can be executed as a common effect in reach effects A to D that are executed before a reach effect E development announcement effect or a high expectation reach effect development announcement effect, and in reach effects E and reach effects F that are executed before a reach effect E development announcement effect or a high expectation reach effect development announcement effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modified example 029SG-12, the expectation of a jackpot may be made to differ depending on whether the common effect of the red display of the reach title and the movement of the movable body 32 is executed in any of reach effects A to F. This makes it possible to limit the increase in the number of effects that can be executed as chance-up effects (the number of effect patterns for chance-up effects), while drawing the player's attention to which reach effect the red display of the reach title and the movement of the movable body 32 are being executed during, thereby increasing the player's interest in the game.

In addition, in the characteristic part 029SG, as shown in FIG. 14-34, an example is given in which the presence or absence of a chance up effect and the presentation pattern of the chance up effect can be determined at different rates depending on whether the variable display result is a jackpot or a miss, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the presence or absence of a chance up effect and the presentation pattern of the chance up effect can be determined at different rates depending on whether any of reach effects E to I is executed.

In particular, as shown in FIG. 14-60 as modified example 029SG-13, for the variation pattern of Super Reach κ in which the high expectation reach performance development notification performance and reach performance I are executed before the variable display result (miss) is announced as the performance result of Reach performance C or Reach performance D, it may be possible to determine whether or not to execute the chance up performance at different rates when the execution of Reach performance C is decided and when the execution of Reach performance D is decided. In particular, in the variable display of the variation pattern of Super Reach κ, when the execution of Reach performance D is decided, the execution of the chance up performance is decided at a higher rate than when the execution of Reach performance C is decided, so that when the execution of Reach performance D is decided, it is possible to clearly suggest to the player that the expectation of a jackpot is high, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

Moreover, in the above-mentioned modified example 029SG-7, a form was exemplified in which a second notification mode (so-called revival mode) is provided in which the variable display result is once notified that it is a miss as a result of the reach effects A to D, and then the variable display result is once notified that it is a jackpot. However, as the second notification mode, as shown in FIG. 14-61(A) as modified example 029SG-14, a revival mode may be executed in which the variable display result is once notified that it is a miss and then notifies that the variable display result is a jackpot between the timing when the variable display stops.

In particular, in the case where the revival performance is executed after the variable display result of reach performance A to reach performance D is notified that the variable display result is a miss (when the variable display is executed in any one of the variable patterns of Super Reach α, Super Reach β, and Super Reach γ to result in a jackpot), as shown in Figures 14-61 (A) to 14-61 (C), the length L21 of the performance period of the revival performance is set to the start time of the reach performance E development suggestion performance when the variable display result of reach performance B is notified that the variable display result is a miss and then the reach performance E development notification performance, or reach performance E is executed (when the variable display is executed in the variable pattern of Super Reach ζ). By setting it shorter than the length of the period L22 from the start of the reaching performance E to the end of the reaching performance E (the variable display result notification timing), or the length of the period L23 from the start of the reaching performance G development suggestion effect to the end of the reaching performance G (the variable display result notification timing) when the reaching performance G development suggestion effect, the reaching performance G development notification effect, or the reaching performance G is executed after the variable display result of the reaching performance C or the reaching performance D is notified that it is a miss (when the variable display is executed with the variable display pattern of the super reach θ), it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game due to the performance becoming redundant (L22>L21, L23>21).

Furthermore, as shown in Figures 14-61(A) to 14-61(C), by setting the length L21 of the presentation period of the revival presentation to be shorter than the length L32 of the period from the start timing of the reach presentation E development suggestion presentation to the end timing of the reach presentation E development notification presentation, or the length L33 of the period from the start timing of the reach presentation G development suggestion presentation to the end timing of the reach presentation G development notification presentation, it is possible to add a sense of surprise to the notification that the variable display result is a miss.

In addition, in this modified example 029SG-14, a form in which the variable display result is once notified that it is a miss as a result of the performance of reach performance A to reach performance D, and then a revival performance is executed is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a revival performance may also be executed when a high expectation reach performance development notification performance or reach performance F is executed during the execution of reach performance A (when a variable display is executed in the variable pattern of super reach η and a jackpot is obtained), when a pre-performance, a precursor performance, a reach performance H development notification performance, or a reach performance H is executed during the execution of reach performance C or reach performance D (when a variable display is executed in the variable pattern of super reach ι and a jackpot is obtained), or when a pre-performance, a precursor performance, a high expectation reach performance development notification performance, or a reach performance I is executed during the execution of reach performance C or reach performance D (when a variable display is executed in the variable pattern of super reach κ and a jackpot is obtained).

As shown in the characteristic part 029SG, the probability of a jackpot being obtained when reach performance A to reach performance D are executed (the probability of a jackpot being expected) is set lower than the probability of a jackpot being obtained when reach performance F, reach performance G, or reach performance I are executed, so that in the case where the variable display result is a jackpot, the probability of a revival performance being executed after the variable display result of reach performance A to reach performance D is notified that the variable display result is a miss can be set higher than the probability of a jackpot being obtained when reach performance F, reach performance G, or reach performance I is executed, so that the player can be made to pay attention to the revival performance being executed even when reach performance A to reach performance D is executed and the variable display result is notified that the variable display result is a miss.

In addition, in the case where the variable display result of the reach performance B is once notified that it is a miss as a performance result of the reach performance B, and then the reach performance E development suggestion performance, the reach performance E development notification performance, and the reach performance E are executed to result in a jackpot (when the variable display is executed in the variable pattern of the super reach ζ to result in a jackpot), or when the variable display result of the reach performance C or the reach performance D is once notified that it is a miss as a performance result, then the reach performance G development suggestion performance, the reach performance G development notification performance, and the reach performance G are executed to result in a jackpot (when the variable display is executed in the variable pattern of the super reach θ to result in a jackpot), a revival performance may be executed, but in these cases of the super reach ζ and the super reach When the variable display is executed in the θ variation pattern, it is notified once before the revival performance that the variable display result will be a miss. Therefore, in order to prevent the presentation from becoming redundant and reducing interest in the game due to the variable display result of the reach performance being notified twice or more, the revival performance may not be executed when the variable display is executed in the Super Reach ζ or Super Reach θ variation pattern and a jackpot is reached, or the revival performance may be executed at a lower rate than when the variable display is executed in the Super Reach α to Super Reach γ, Super Reach η, Super Reach ι, or Super Reach κ variation pattern and a jackpot is reached.

In addition, in the characteristic section 029SG, an example was given of a form in which the time-saving state can be controlled after the end of a jackpot game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the time-saving state can also be controlled when the number of times the variable display is executed reaches a specific number (e.g., 900 times), or when the variable display result is a miss, the time-saving state can also be controlled when a partial miss is derived and displayed.

In particular, in this way, when the time-shortening state is controlled in response to the number of times the variable display is executed reaching a specific number, or when the time-shortening state is controlled in response to the derivation display of some losses, a high-expectation reach performance development notification effect shown in the characteristic part 029SG or a notification effect that notifies the player that the time-shortening state will be controlled after the revival effect shown in the modified example 029SG-14 is executed may be executed. In this way, when the time-shortening state is controlled in response to the number of times the variable display is executed reaching a specific number, or when the time-shortening state is controlled in response to the derivation display of some losses, the player can be made to pay attention to whether the time-shortening state is controlled by executing a high-expectation reach performance development notification effect or a revival effect, whether a notification that the variable display result is a jackpot is made, or whether a high-expectation reach performance such as reach performance I is executed, thereby improving the interest in the game.

In addition, as characteristic part 029SG, a form in which both invention 029SG and invention 033SG are implemented is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to implement only one of invention 029SG and invention 033SG.

In addition, in the characteristic part 029SG, an example of the present invention being applied to a pachinko gaming machine 1 is given, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention may also be applied to a slot machine.

(Explanation regarding the association between the characteristic part 029SG, the characteristic part 069SG, and the characteristic part 099SG)
In the above feature part 029SG, various features of the SP reach executed during the low base state (non-special state) are developed. In the low base state (non-special state) until the time-saving state B described in the feature part 069SG and the feature part 099SG is controlled, the SP reach having the features disclosed in the above feature part 029SG can raise the mood of the player, but on the other hand, until the time-saving state B is controlled, the SP reach will notify the player of a miss many times, and a certain amount of time will be spent in the low base state. In consideration of these, as in the feature part 069SG and the feature part 099SG, the fluctuation efficiency of the time-saving state B is increased to prevent a decrease in interest in the time-saving state B.
In addition, during the time-saving state B, in order to increase the fluctuation efficiency, it is possible not to perform an SP reach having the characteristic points disclosed in the characteristic section 029SG.
Also, in the fluctuation controlled by the time-saving state B (the 900th fluctuation in the low base state), it is preferable not to perform the SP reach having the feature points disclosed in the feature part 029SG. The reason for this is that since it is designed to be more advantageous for the player to hit the jackpot after being controlled by the time-saving state B than to hit the jackpot in a non-special state, there is a possibility that the performance of giving a feeling of disappointment will be produced by executing the SP reach in the 900th fluctuation, and taking this into consideration, by not executing the SP reach in the 900th fluctuation, the effect of preventing a decline in the interest of the player is achieved.

1 Pachinko game machine 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Image display device 100 Game control microcomputer 120 Performance control CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player ,
a suggestion performance execution means capable of executing a plurality of types of suggestion performances including a first suggestion performance, a second suggestion performance, a third suggestion performance, and a fourth suggestion performance as suggestion performances that suggest control to the advantageous state;
a development performance execution means capable of executing a first development performance before the performance result of the first suggestion performance is notified, and capable of executing a second development performance different from the first development performance after it is notified that the advantageous state will not be achieved as a performance result of the second suggestion performance;
A chance-up effect execution means for executing a chance-up effect in which the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state varies depending on the number of times the effect is executed during the execution of the suggestion effect;
A specific image suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a specific image suggestion effect that suggests that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state by a display mode of a specific image displayed during the execution of the suggestion effect;
A second development suggestion performance execution means capable of executing a second development suggestion performance that suggests the execution of the second development performance;
Equipped with
The suggestion performance execution means includes:
The third suggestion performance can be executed after the first development performance is executed,
The fourth suggestion performance can be executed after the second development performance is executed,
The chance-up effect execution means includes:
The chance-up effect can be executed so that the number of times that the chance-up effect is executed when the third suggestion effect is being executed is greater than the number of times that the chance-up effect is executed when the first suggestion effect is being executed,
The chance-up effect can be executed such that the number of times that the chance-up effect is executed when the fourth suggestion effect is executed is equal to or less than the number of times that the chance-up effect is executed when the second suggestion effect is executed,
The specific image suggestion performance execution means is capable of displaying the specific image in a common manner in different types of the suggestion performances.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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