JP7385878B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

Furthermore, in gaming machines, a background image is displayed on a display device such as a liquid crystal display, and an effect is performed in which effect symbols are variably displayed on the background image. Based on the result of the determination, various preview effects using the background image are performed. For example, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 below, a preview effect such as enlarging or reducing a background image is performed.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2014-144103

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

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

The game machine disclosed in this specification uses a game control means that can create a special game state advantageous to the player, and a production means that includes an operation means that can be operated by the player and a predetermined display means. , a performance execution means capable of executing a predetermined performance, and the performance execution means is capable of executing a variable performance in which a predetermined performance symbol is variably displayed on the display means, and in the variable performance, the operation means In response to the operation, after a predetermined process, the performance symbols may be stopped and displayed in a specific manner that suggests that the special game state may be entered, and as the process, the first The method is characterized in that there is a step and a second step different from the first step.

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

FIG. 3 is a front view of the gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view showing the second grand prize winning device etc. in detail. It is a front view of display devices. (A) is a front view of the performance unit when the above-board movable body and the under-board movable body are in a standby state, and (B) is a front view of the performance unit when the above-board movable body and the under-board movable body are activated. It is a front view. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the main control board. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a sub-control board. (A) is a table showing random numbers related to general drawings, and (B) is a table showing random numbers related to special drawings. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a regular pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a reach determination table. This is a first specific example of the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. This is a specific example of the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. This is a specific example of a look-ahead determination table. This is a specific example of a jackpot game control table. It is an explanatory diagram of a gaming state. It is an explanatory diagram showing a concrete example of production mode. It is an explanatory view showing a first specific example of normal variation in special figure variation performance. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach in the special figure variation performance. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of SP reach in the special figure variation performance. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a hold performance. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a movable body effect. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of operation performance. It is a flowchart of main control main processing. 3 is a flowchart of main side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of sub-control main processing. 3 is a flowchart of sub-side timer interrupt processing. This is a second specific example of the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the production flow of the special figure variation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a background image displayed in special figure variation production. It is an explanatory view showing a second specific example of normal variation in special figure variation performance. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of pseudo 2 variations in the special figure variation performance. (A) is a symbol notification performance selection table, (B) is a background rotation performance selection table, (C) is a dialogue performance selection table, and (D) is a table showing types of dialogue. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of symbol notification performance A, symbol notification performance B, and pattern notification performance C. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of pseudo 3 variations in the special figure variation performance. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a background rotation effect. (A) is a time chart of symbol notification performance A, (B) is a time chart of symbol notification performance B, and (C) is a time chart of symbol notification performance C. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of dialogue performance. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a battle reach in a special figure variation effect.

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

<Basic embodiment>
The first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described later, but first, the basic embodiment that is the basis of the first embodiment will be described. In the basic embodiment, the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine PY1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The on-board movable device 55 is disposed in front of and above the display section 50a, is movable along the display section 50a, and includes a decorated on-board movable body 55k. The underboard movable device 56 is disposed in front of and below the display section 50a, is movable along the display section 50a, and includes a decorated underboard movable body 56k. Therefore, when a predetermined image is displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, the player may want to see a predetermined image displayed between the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k. appear.

The above-panel movable body 55k and the under-panel movable body 56k are in a normal standby state as shown in FIG. It is maintained in the state (initial position). When the drive source of the above-board movable device 55 is driven, the above-board movable body 55k moves downward (down), and when the drive source of the under-board movable device 56 is driven, the under-board movable body 56k moves upward (raised). do. At this time, as shown in FIG. 5(B), the image display device 50 is covered by the lowered on-board movable body 55k or the raised under-board movable body 56k, and the image display device 50 becomes difficult to see. Therefore, when the on-board movable body 55k moves while a predetermined image is displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, the player sees that the on-board movable body 55k moves in the direction of the predetermined image. When the underboard movable body 56k moves, it appears to the player that the underboard movable body 56k is moving in the direction of a predetermined image.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, as shown in the rightmost column of the tables in Figures 11 and 12, names can be attached to the special figure fluctuation patterns in association with the special figure (jackpot determination result) and the production content of the special figure fluctuation effect. be. For example, a special pattern fluctuation pattern related to a jackpot is called a "jackpot fluctuation." On the other hand, a special symbol fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in a loss with reach is called "SP loss fluctuation", and a special pattern in which L reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in loss with reach. The figure variation pattern is called "L loss variation", and the special figure variation pattern in which the special figure variation effect ends with N reach, which is a type of reach, is called "N loss variation", which is a loss with reach. Such a special pattern variation pattern is referred to as a "normal loss variation."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<First embodiment>
The first embodiment will be described below. Unless otherwise stated, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the basic embodiment described above is also applied to the first embodiment.

First, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern that can be determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained. The gaming ROM 103 stores a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The game control microcomputer 101 can determine the special pattern 1 variation pattern using the special pattern 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In the first embodiment, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27 is used, but it is also possible to use the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 in combination.

The game control microcomputer 101 determines the special pattern 1 variation pattern based on the result of the jackpot determination, the result of the reach determination, and the special pattern variation pattern random number in the special pattern 1 variation pattern determination process in the non-time-saving state. As shown in FIG. 27, the game control microcomputer 101 selects 11 types of special figures as "THP001" to "THP003", "THP011" to "THP016", and "THP021" to "THP022" as special figure 1 variation patterns. It is possible to determine one variation pattern. Which special figure 1 variation pattern is determined depends on the special figure variation pattern random number.

Specifically, when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", one of the three types of special figure 1 variation patterns "THP001" to "THP003" is determined. Of the three types of special figure 1 variation patterns, "THP001" and "THP002" are easier to determine than "THP003". In addition, "THP001" is referred to as "pseudo 3/battle jackpot fluctuation", "THP002" is referred to as "pseudo 2/battle jackpot fluctuation", and "THP003" is referred to as "battle jackpot fluctuation".

In addition, if the result of the jackpot judgment is "Lose" and the result of the reach judgment is "Reach", one of the six special pattern 1 fluctuation patterns from "THP011" to "THP016" will be determined. Ru. "THP016" among the six types of special figure 1 variation patterns is easier to determine than other special figure 1 variation patterns. In addition, "THP011" is referred to as "Pseudo 3/Battle loss variation", "THP012" is referred to as "Pseudo 2/Battle loss variation", "THP013" is referred to as "Battle loss variation", and "THP014" is "Pseudo "2/N loss fluctuation", "THP015" is referred to as "N loss fluctuation", and "THP016" is referred to as "advanced loss fluctuation".

In addition, if the result of jackpot determination is "lose" and the result of reach determination is "no reach", one of the two types of special pattern 1 fluctuation patterns "THP021" to "THP022" will be determined. Ru. Which special figure 1 variation pattern is determined among the two types of special figure 1 variation patterns is allocated differently depending on the number of special figure 1 reservations. When the number of special figure 1 reservations is 0 to 2, "THP021" with a relatively long special figure fluctuation time of 13000 ms is likely to be determined, and when the number of special figure 1 reservations is 3 to 4, the special figure “THP022” with a relatively short fluctuation time of 4000 ms is easily determined. Note that "THP021" is referred to as "normal A loss variation", and "THP022" is referred to as "normal B loss variation".

Next, using FIGS. 28 to 36, a special figure variation effect that can be executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 in accordance with the special figure 1 variation pattern determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained. The production control microcomputer 121 can execute the following production in the special figure variation production in the non-time saving state.

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

B. Pseudo 2 fluctuations "Pseudo 2 fluctuations" is a performance that may be performed after the "normal fluctuation", and is a pseudo continuous performance in which the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner again. Since the "pseudo 2 variation" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is a "jackpot", it functions as an effect that suggests that there is a possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

C. Pseudo 3 variation "Pseudo 3 variation" is a performance that may be performed after "Pseudo 2 variation", and is a pseudo continuous performance in which the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner again. "Pseudo 3 variation" is a production that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played because it is easier to play when the jackpot judgment result is a "jackpot" than when it is a "loss". functions as Furthermore, since the "pseudo 3 variation" will later develop into a "battle reach", it also functions as a production that suggests the development into a "battle reach".

D. Reach "Reach" is a performance that may be performed after "normal variation", "pseudo 2 variation", "pseudo 3 variation", and the left production symbol EZ1 and right production symbol EZ3 are the same type of production symbol ( This is a display that stops and displays at the so-called reach position. "Reach" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is a "jackpot", so it functions as an effect that suggests that there is a possibility that a jackpot game will be played. Furthermore, since "Reach" subsequently develops into "N Reach", it also functions as a production that suggests that "N Reach" will occur. Furthermore, since "Reach" may later develop into "Battle Reach," it also functions as a production that suggests that it may develop into "Battle Reach."

E. Design notification performance A
"Symbol notification performance A" is a performance that may be performed in "normal fluctuation" and "pseudo 2 fluctuation", and is a performance in which the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the execution of a pseudo continuous performance. be. "Symbol notification performance A" is followed by a "pseudo 2 variation" or "pseudo 3 variation", so it functions as a production suggesting that a "pseudo 2 variation" or "pseudo 3 variation" will be performed.

F. Design notification performance B
"Symbol notification performance B" is a performance that may be performed in "normal variation" and "pseudo 2 variation", and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are pseudo-continuous production in response to the operation of the normal button 40. This is an operation effect that stops and displays in a manner that indicates the execution of. "Symbol notification performance B" is followed by a "pseudo 2 variation" or "pseudo 3 variation", so it functions as a production suggesting that a "pseudo 2 variation" or "pseudo 3 variation" will be performed.

G. Design notification performance C
"Symbol notification performance C" is a performance that may be performed in "normal variation" and "pseudo 2 variation", and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are "reach" in response to the operation of the normal button 40. This is an operation performance that stops and displays in a manner that indicates the establishment of. "Symbol notification performance C" functions as a performance that suggests the establishment of "reach" since "reach" is established after that.

H. Background rotation effect (equivalent to moving background effect)
The "background rotation performance" is a performance that may be performed in the "normal variation" and "pseudo 2 variation", and is an operation performance in which the background image is rotated in response to the operation of the normal button 40. Since a "reach" may be established after that, the "background rotation effect" functions as a presentation that suggests that a "reach" may be established. In addition, in the "background rotation effect", the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 may be stopped and displayed in a manner that indicates the execution of the pseudo continuous effect, so the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 may stop and display the execution of the pseudo continuous effect. It also functions as an effect that suggests that there is a possibility of stop display in the manner shown, or an effect that suggests that a pseudo continuous effect may be performed.

I. ``Serif production'' is a production that may be performed in ``normal variation'' and ``pseudo 2 variation'', and a dialogue character image is displayed on the background image in response to the operation of the normal button 40. It is a manipulation performance. Since a "reach" may be established after the "line production", it functions as a production that suggests that a "reach" may be established. In addition, in the "line production", the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 may be stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the execution of the pseudo continuous production, so the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 indicate the execution of the pseudo continuous production. It also functions as a production that suggests that there is a possibility that the display will be stopped in some manner, or a production that suggests that there is a possibility that a pseudo-continuous display may be performed.

J. N Reach "N Reach" is a performance that may be performed after a "Reach" is established, and is a reach performance in which the fluctuation speed of the medium performance symbol EZ2 gradually slows down. "N Reach" may later develop into "Battle Reach", so it functions as a production suggesting that it may develop into "Battle Reach".

K. Battle Reach "Battle Reach" is a performance that is sometimes performed after "N Reach", and is a reach performance in which the main character and the enemy character battle. "Battle Reach" is a production that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played because it is easier to play when the jackpot judgment result is a "jackpot" than when it is a "loss". Function.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 28(A) to 28(G), the production flow of the main special symbol variation production executed in the non-time saving state will be explained. The performance control microcomputer 121 displays a performance image on the display unit 50a in each performance that constitutes the performance flow, and also controls the light emission performance using the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 and the speaker according to the display of the performance image. It is possible to perform sound production using 52.

In the special pattern variation performance where the special pattern 1 variation pattern is "pseudo 3/battle jackpot variation" and "pseudo 3/battle loss variation", as shown in Figure 28 (A), "normal variation" → "pseudo 2 variation" → "Pseudo 3 variation" → "Reach" → "N reach" → "Battle reach" is executed. In addition, in these special symbol fluctuation performances, "symbol notification performance A" and "symbol notification performance B" may be performed in "normal fluctuation" and "pseudo 2 fluctuation". In addition, in these special figure variation effects, a ``background rotation effect'' and a ``dialogue effect'' may be performed in the ``normal variation'' and ``pseudo 2 variation.''

In addition, in the special pattern variation performance where the special pattern 1 variation pattern is "Pseudo 2/Battle jackpot variation" and "Pseudo 2/Battle loss variation", as shown in Figure 28 (B), "Normal variation" → "Pseudo 2 A production flow consisting of "Variation" → "Reach" → "N Reach" → "Battle Reach" is executed. In addition, in these special symbol fluctuation performances, "symbol notification performance A" and "symbol notification performance B" may be performed with "normal fluctuation", and "symbol notification performance C" may be performed with "pseudo 2 fluctuation". Sometimes. In addition, in these special figure variation effects, a ``background rotation effect'' and a ``dialogue effect'' may be performed in the ``normal variation'' and ``pseudo 2 variation.''

In addition, in the special pattern variation performance where the special pattern 1 variation pattern is "battle jackpot variation" and "battle loss variation", as shown in Figure 28 (C), "normal variation" → "reach" → "N reach" → A production flow consisting of "Battle Reach" is executed. In addition, in these special symbol variation productions, "symbol notification production C" may be performed in "normal variation". In addition, in these special figure variation effects, a ``background rotation effect'' and a ``dialogue effect'' may be performed in the ``normal variation.''

In addition, in the special pattern variation performance where the special pattern 1 variation pattern is "Pseudo 2/N loss variation", as shown in Figure 28 (D), "Normal variation" → "Pseudo 2 variation" → "Reach" → "N A production flow consisting of "Reach" is executed. In addition, in this special symbol fluctuation performance, "symbol notification performance A" and "symbol notification performance B" may be performed in "normal fluctuation", and "symbol notification performance C" may be performed in "pseudo 2 fluctuation". There is. In addition, in this special figure variation performance, a ``background rotation effect'' and a ``dialogue effect'' may be performed in the ``normal variation'' and ``pseudo 2 variation.''

In addition, in the special figure variation performance where the special figure 1 variation pattern is "N loss variation", as shown in Figure 28 (E), the production flow is composed of "normal variation" → "reach" → "N reach". executed. In addition, in this special symbol variation production, "symbol notification production C" may be performed in "normal variation". In addition, in this special figure variation performance, a ``background rotation effect'' and a ``dialogue effect'' may be performed in the ``normal variation.''

In addition, in the special figure variation performance in which the special figure 1 variation pattern is the "inciting loss variation", as shown in FIG. 28(F), a production flow consisting only of the "normal variation" is executed. In addition, in this special symbol fluctuation performance, "symbol notification performance A", "symbol notification performance B", and "symbol notification performance C" are not performed in the "normal fluctuation". In addition, in this special figure variation performance, a ``background rotation effect'' and a ``dialogue effect'' may be performed in the ``normal variation.''

In addition, in the special figure variation production where the special figure 1 variation pattern is "Normal A loss variation" and "Normal B loss variation", as shown in Figure 28 (G), the production flow consists of only the "Normal variation". is executed. In addition, in these special symbol fluctuation performances, "symbol notification performance A", "symbol notification performance B", and "symbol notification performance C" are not performed in the "normal fluctuation". In addition, in these special figure variation effects, the ``background rotation effect'' and ``dialogue effect'' are not performed in the ``normal variation.''

Next, the main effects executed in the special figure variation effect will be specifically explained. In addition, in the special symbol fluctuation performance described below, along with the fluctuation display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is also performed, but the illustration of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is omitted. There are things to do. In addition, in the special figure variation effect described below, the display of the hold icon HA is also performed in parallel, but the illustration of the hold icon HA may be omitted.

First, the background image displayed on the display section 50a will be specifically explained. The performance control microcomputer 121 can display a city background image G400 representing the situation in the city on the display unit 50a in "normal variation", "pseudo 2 variation", and "pseudo 3 variation" in the special figure variation production. In a normal state, the city background image G400 is displayed over the entire display area of the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 29(A). On the other hand, while the "background rotation effect" is being executed, the city background image G400 is displayed on the display unit 50a so as to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise, as shown in FIG. 29(B). At this time, a frame image G400w is additionally displayed on the periphery of the city background image G400, and the display mode of the city background image G400 differs between the normal state and the state where the "background rotation effect" is being executed. Although not shown, performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3, a hold icon HA, a dialogue character image to be described later, and the like are displayed on the town background image G400.

Next, "normal fluctuation" will be specifically explained. The production control microcomputer 121 can execute "normal variation" in the special figure variation production of all the special figure 1 variation patterns determined by the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG.

FIGS. 30(A) to 30(D) are diagrams showing how "normal fluctuation" is performed. "Normal variation" is performed when the special symbol variation effect is started, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner on the town background image G400, as shown in FIG. 30(A). After that, if the special symbol 1 variation pattern is "Normal A loss variation", "Normal B loss variation", or "Fusion loss variation", the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 will be changed as shown in FIG. The display is stopped in a manner that indicates a loss (in this case, a random number of "1, 2, 3") is displayed.

In addition, when the special pattern 1 variation pattern is "battle jackpot variation", "battle loss variation", or "N loss variation", as shown in FIG. The left performance pattern EZ1 and the right performance pattern EZ3 are stopped and displayed at the same type of performance pattern (here, a reach number of "5, ↓, 5" (corresponding to a specific mode)), and a "reach" is established. Note that "symbol notification performance C" may be performed before "reach" is established, but details of "symbol notification performance C" will be described later.

In addition, the special map 1 fluctuation patterns are "Pseudo 3/Battle jackpot fluctuation", "Pseudo 3/Battle loss fluctuation", "Pseudo 2/Battle jackpot fluctuation", "Pseudo 2/Battle loss fluctuation", "Pseudo 2/N loss fluctuation" In the case of "variation", as shown in FIG. "Symbol notification performance A" or "symbol notification performance B" that is stopped and displayed is performed at (equivalent to )). The modes indicating the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect are "1, 2, 3", "2, 3, 4", "3, 4, 5", "4, 5, 6", "5, 6, 7". , "6/7/8", and "7/8/9". Details of "symbol notification performance A" and "symbol notification performance B" will be described later.

Next, "pseudo 2 fluctuations" will be specifically explained. The microcomputer 121 for performance control is configured such that the special figure 1 variation patterns are "Pseudo 3/Battle jackpot variation", "Pseudo 3/Battle loss variation", "Pseudo 2/Battle jackpot variation", "Pseudo 2/Battle loss variation", " In the special symbol variation performance of ``pseudo 2/N loss variation'', it is possible to execute ``pseudo 2 variation''.

FIGS. 31(A) to 31(C) are diagrams showing how "pseudo 2 fluctuations" are performed. The “pseudo 2 fluctuation” is performed after the “normal fluctuation” in which “symbol notification effect A” or “symbol notification effect B” is performed, and as shown in FIG. 31(A), on the city background image G400, Performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner. At this time, a pseudo 2 suggestion image G401 (here, a character image of "x2") suggesting that "pseudo 2 variation" is being executed is displayed on the city background image G400. After that, if the special figure 1 variation pattern is "pseudo 2/battle jackpot variation", "pseudo 2/battle loss variation", "pseudo 2/N loss variation", as shown in Figure 31(B), the middle While the production pattern EZ2 remains variable and displayed, the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 are stopped and displayed at the same type of production pattern (here, the reach number of "5, ↓, 5"), and a "reach" is established. .

In addition, when the special pattern 1 variation pattern is "Pseudo 3/Battle jackpot variation" or "Pseudo 3/Battle loss variation", as shown in FIG. A "symbol notification performance A" or a "symbol notification performance B" that is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the execution of the performance (here, cycles of "5, 6, 7") is performed.

Here, "symbol notification performance A", "symbol notification performance B", and "symbol notification performance C" will be specifically explained. The production control microcomputer 121 controls the special pattern variation production in which the special pattern 1 variation pattern is "Pseudo 3/Battle jackpot variation" and "Pseudo 3/Battle loss variation", and in "Normal variation" and "Pseudo 2 variation". It is possible to execute "Notification effect A" and "Symbol notification effect B", and the special figure 1 variation pattern is "Pseudo 2/Battle jackpot variation", "Pseudo 2/Battle loss variation", "Pseudo 2/N loss variation". In the special pattern variation performance, it is possible to perform "symbol notification performance A" and "symbol notification performance B" in the "normal variation", and "symbol notification performance C" in the "pseudo 2 variation", and in the special pattern 1 variation. In the special pattern variation performances whose patterns are "battle jackpot variation", "battle loss variation", and "N loss variation", "symbol notification production C" can be executed in the "normal variation".

The performance control microcomputer 121 can select the execution pattern of the symbol notification performance using the symbol notification performance selection table shown in FIG. 32(A). There are six types of execution patterns: execution pattern A to execution pattern F. Execution pattern A is an execution pattern in which "symbol notification effect A" is executed in both "normal variation" and "pseudo 2 variation", and execution pattern B is an execution pattern in which "symbol notification effect A" is executed in both "normal variation" and "pseudo 2 variation". The execution pattern is such that "symbol notification effect B" is executed in any case, the execution pattern C is an execution pattern in which "symbol notification effect A" is executed only in the "normal variation", and the execution pattern D is an execution pattern in which "symbol notification effect A" is executed only in the "normal variation". "Normal variation" is an execution pattern in which "symbol notification effect B" is executed, and in "pseudo 2 variation", "symbol notification effect C" is executed.Execution pattern E is a pattern in which "normal variation" and "pseudo This is an execution pattern in which none of "Symbol notification performance A", "Symbol notification performance B", and "Symbol notification performance C" are executed in any of the "2 fluctuations", and the execution pattern This is an execution pattern in which "Notification Effect C" is executed.

The performance control microcomputer 121 selects an execution pattern for the symbol notification performance with reference to the special figure 1 variation pattern. Specifically, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "pseudo 3/battle jackpot variation" (THP001) or "pseudo 3/battle loss variation" (THP011), execution pattern A is 50%, execution pattern B is Execution pattern C, execution pattern D, execution pattern E, and execution pattern F are selected at a rate of 50%. In addition, if the special drawing 1 variation pattern is "pseudo 2/battle jackpot variation" (THP002), "pseudo 2/battle loss variation" (THP012), "pseudo 2/N loss variation" (THP014), the execution pattern C is selected at a rate of 50%, execution pattern D is selected at a rate of 50%, and execution pattern A, execution pattern B, execution pattern E, and execution pattern F are not selected. In addition, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "Battle jackpot variation" (THP003), "Battle loss variation" (THP013), "N loss variation" (THP015), execution pattern E is 50% and execution pattern F is 50%. Execution pattern A, execution pattern B, execution pattern C, and execution pattern D are not selected. Note that the selection ratio indicated by the symbol notification effect selection table shown in FIG. 32(A) can be changed as appropriate.

FIGS. 33(A) to 33(E) are diagrams showing how "symbol notification performance A", "symbol notification performance B", and "symbol notification performance C" are performed. "Symbol notification performance A," "symbol notification performance B," and "symbol notification performance C" have the same performance contents regardless of whether they are performed in the "normal variation" or in the "pseudo 2 variation," so they will not be described here. , a case where "symbol notification performance A", "symbol notification performance B", and "symbol notification performance C" are performed in "normal variation" will be exemplified. When the "normal variation" is started, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner on the city background image G400, as shown in FIG. 33(A). Then, when the execution pattern (execution pattern A or execution pattern C) in which "symbol notification performance A" is executed is selected by the symbol notification performance selection table, when the "normal variation" ends, the "symbol notification performance A" will be performed. In addition, if an execution pattern (execution pattern B or execution pattern D) in which "symbol notification performance B" is executed is selected by the symbol notification performance selection table, "symbol notification performance B" is executed in the middle of "normal variation". will be held. Further, when an execution pattern (execution pattern F) in which "symbol notification performance C" is executed is selected by the symbol notification performance selection table, "symbol notification performance C" is performed during the "normal variation".

In "symbol notification performance A", after the first time (for example, 12.5 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the "normal variation", the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 change to a mode (here, , ``5, 6, 7'') is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 30(D)).

On the other hand, in "symbol notification performance B" and "symbol notification performance C", when the second time (for example, 6.5 seconds) shorter than the first time has elapsed after the "normal variation" started, the normal button 40 is pressed. A valid operation time (for example, 2 seconds) is set, and as shown in FIG. 33(B), a button image G403a imitating the normal button 40 and a promotion image prompting the operation of the normal button 40 are displayed on the city background image G400. G403b (here, a character image of "Press") is displayed. Then, when the normal button 40 is operated within the valid operation time of the normal button 40, as shown in FIG. is displayed. At this time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a reduced size. Then, after a predetermined short period of time (for example, 0.5 seconds (corresponding to the first step)), if an execution pattern in which "symbol notification effect B" is executed is selected by the symbol notification effect selection table, As shown in FIG. 33(D), the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode indicating the execution of the pseudo-sequential production (here, the rounds of "5, 6, 7"), and the symbol notification production selection is performed. When the execution pattern in which "symbol notification effect C" is executed is selected by the table, as shown in FIG. Then, the display will stop at the reach position of "5, ↓, 5"). In the first embodiment, when the button image G403a and the promotion image G403b are displayed, "symbol notification performance B" or "symbol notification performance C" is always performed, and the button image G403a and the promotion image G403b are displayed. The display with image G403b is a production suggesting that the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 may be stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the execution of a pseudo continuous production or the establishment of "reach", or the execution of a pseudo continuous production. Alternatively, it functions as a production (equivalent to a non-moving background production) that suggests that there is a possibility of "reach" being established.

Next, the "pseudo 3 fluctuations" will be specifically explained. The production control microcomputer 121 can execute "pseudo 3 variation" in the special figure variation production where the special figure 1 variation pattern is "pseudo 3/battle jackpot variation" and "pseudo 3/battle loss variation".

FIGS. 34(A) to 34(B) are diagrams showing how "pseudo 3 fluctuations" are performed. The “pseudo 3 variation” is performed after the “pseudo 2 variation” in which “symbol notification effect A” or “symbol notification effect B” is performed, and as shown in FIG. 34(A), the “pseudo 3 variation” is , effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner. At this time, a pseudo 3 suggestion image G402 (here, a character image of "x3") suggesting that a "pseudo 3 variation" is being executed is displayed on the city background image G400. After that, as shown in FIG. 34(B), the middle effect pattern EZ2 remains fluctuating, and the left effect pattern EZ1 and right effect pattern EZ3 are the same type of effect pattern (here, the reach of "5, ↓, 5"). ``Reach'' is established by stopping and displaying the image (eye).

Next, the "background rotation effect" will be specifically explained. The microcomputer 121 for performance control is configured such that the special figure 1 variation patterns are "Pseudo 3/Battle jackpot variation", "Pseudo 3/Battle loss variation", "Pseudo 2/Battle jackpot variation", "Pseudo 2/Battle loss variation", " "Battle Jackpot Variation", "Battle Loss Variation", "Pseudo 2/N Loss Variation", "N Loss Variation", "Inciting Loss Variation" special symbol variation effects, "Normal Variation", "Pseudo 2 Variation", "Background" It is possible to perform "rotation performance".

The effect control microcomputer 121 can select the execution pattern of the "background rotation effect" using the background rotation effect selection table shown in FIG. 32(B). There are four types of execution patterns: execution pattern G to execution pattern J. Execution pattern G is an execution pattern in which "background rotation effect" is executed in both "normal variation" and "pseudo 2 variation", and execution pattern H is an execution pattern in which "background rotation effect" is executed only in "normal variation". Execution pattern I is an execution pattern in which "background rotation effect" is executed only in "pseudo 2 variations", and execution pattern J is an execution pattern in which "background rotation effect" is executed only in "pseudo 2 variations", and execution pattern J is an execution pattern for "normal variations" and "pseudo 2 variations". This is an execution pattern in which the "background rotation effect" is not executed in either case.

The performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution pattern of the "background rotation performance" with reference to the selection result from the symbol notification performance selection table and the special figure 1 variation pattern. Specifically, execution pattern A is selected by the symbol notification effect selection table, and the special pattern 1 variation pattern is "pseudo 3/battle jackpot variation" (THP001) and "pseudo 3/battle loss variation" (THP011). In this case, execution pattern G is selected at a rate of 20%, execution pattern H at 10%, execution pattern I at 10%, and execution pattern J at 60%. In addition, if execution pattern B is selected by the symbol notification effect selection table and the special pattern 1 variation pattern is "pseudo 3/battle jackpot variation" (THP001) or "pseudo 3/battle loss variation" (THP011), , execution pattern J is selected at a rate of 100%, and execution pattern G, execution pattern H, and execution pattern I are not selected. In addition, the execution pattern C is selected by the symbol notification effect selection table, and the special figure 1 variation patterns are "Pseudo 2/Battle jackpot variation" (THP002), "Pseudo 2/Battle loss variation" (THP012), "Pseudo 2 /N loss variation" (THP014), execution pattern H is selected at a rate of 40%, execution pattern J is selected at a rate of 60%, and execution pattern G and execution pattern I are not selected. In addition, the execution pattern D is selected by the symbol notification effect selection table, and the special pattern 1 variation patterns are "Pseudo 2/Battle jackpot variation" (THP002), "Pseudo 2/Battle loss variation" (THP012), "Pseudo 2 /N loss variation" (THP014), execution pattern J is selected at a rate of 100%, and execution pattern G, execution pattern H, and execution pattern I are not selected. In addition, execution pattern E is selected by the symbol notification effect selection table, and the special pattern 1 variation pattern is "Battle jackpot variation" (THP003), "Battle loss variation" (THP013), or "N loss variation" (THP015). In this case, execution pattern H is selected 30% of the time, execution pattern J is selected 70% of the time, and execution pattern G and execution pattern I are not selected. In addition, execution pattern F is selected by the symbol notification effect selection table, and the special pattern 1 variation pattern is "Battle Jackpot Variation" (THP003), "Battle Loss Variation" (THP013), or "N Loss Variation" (THP015). In this case, execution pattern J is selected 100% of the time, and execution pattern G, execution pattern H, and execution pattern I are not selected. In addition, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "Fusion loss variation" (THP016), execution pattern H is selected at a rate of 20%, execution pattern J is selected at a rate of 80%, and execution pattern G and execution pattern I are not selected. . In other words, after executing the "background rotation effect", "reach" may be established or "symbol notification effect A" may be executed, or "reach" may not be established or "symbol notification effect A" may not be executed. It is set up so that it may happen. Note that the selection ratio indicated by the background rotation effect selection table shown in FIG. 32(B) can be changed as appropriate.

FIGS. 35(A) to 35(F) are diagrams showing how the "background rotation effect" is performed. The "background rotation effect" has the same effect regardless of whether it is performed in the "normal variation" or in the "pseudo 2 variation", so here, we will explain the case where the "background rotation effect" is performed in the "normal variation". exemplify. When the "normal variation" is started, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner on the city background image G400, as shown in FIG. 35(A). After that, when a third time (for example, 6.5 seconds), which is the same as the second time described above, has elapsed after the "normal variation" is started, the valid operation time for the normal button 40 (for example, 2 seconds) is set, and As shown in FIG. 35(B), a button image G403a is displayed on a city background image G400. At this time, a frame image G400w is additionally displayed on the periphery of the city background image G400, suggesting that the city background image G400 is rotatable. Then, when the normal button 40 is operated within the operation effective time of the normal button 40, the button image G403a is erased and a predetermined long time (for example, 4 seconds (corresponding to the second process) The "background rotation effect" is performed until )) has elapsed.

In the "background rotation effect", the city background image G400 to which the frame image G400w is additionally displayed is rotated clockwise by a little less than two rotations, and as shown in FIG. 35(C), the city background image G400 is more is also displayed tilted by a predetermined angle (for example, 5 degrees). At this time, the fluctuation speed of the left performance pattern EZ1 and the right performance pattern EZ3 becomes extremely slow, and the left performance pattern EZ1 and the right performance pattern EZ3 are the same type of performance pattern (here, the reach number of "5, ↓, 5") It is encouraged to stop. Then, if no pseudo-continuous effect is performed after that, and no "reach" is established, the city background image G400 rotates counterclockwise by a little less than one rotation, and as shown in FIG. 35(D), The city background image G400 returns to its normal state, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a loss (here, a random number of "5, 6, 6"). At this time, the frame image G400w that was additionally displayed on the city background image G400 is deleted. Further, if "reach" is established after that, the city background image G400 further rotates clockwise by a little more than one rotation, and the city background image G400 returns to the normal state as shown in FIG. 35(E). , the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3 are of the same type and are stopped and displayed, and a "reach" is established (here, the reach number of "5, ↓, 5"). At this time, the frame image G400w that was additionally displayed on the city background image G400 is deleted. Furthermore, when a pseudo continuous effect is performed after that, the city background image G400 further rotates clockwise by a little more than one rotation, and as shown in FIG. 35(F), the city background image G400 returns to its normal state. , "Symbol notification performance A" is performed in which the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the execution of the pseudo-continuous performance (here, the rounds of "5, 6, and 7"). At this time, the frame image G400w that was additionally displayed on the city background image G400 is deleted.

Here, using FIGS. 36(A) to 36(C), the stop display timing of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 when "symbol notification performance A" is performed, and the stop display timing of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 when "symbol notification performance B" is performed. The stop display timing of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and the stop display timing of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 when the "symbol notification performance C" is performed are compared. The stop display timing of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is the same in both the "normal variation" and the "pseudo 2 variation," so here, the stop display timing of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the "normal variation" is Contrast.

FIG. 36(A) is a time chart showing the flow of the "normal variation" when the "symbol notification effect A" is performed after the "background rotation effect". As shown in FIG. 36(A), when the "normal variation" is started, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner. Then, when 6500 ms has elapsed, the button image G403a and the frame image G400w are displayed, and when the normal button 40 is operated while the button image G403a is displayed, or when the normal button 40 is operated while the button image G403a is displayed. When 2000 ms passes without any interruption (FIG. 36(A) illustrates the latter), the button image G403a is erased, and the city background image G400 is rotated and displayed. Then, when 4000 ms has elapsed, the rotating display of the city background image G400 ends, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in rotation. The stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 continues until 500 ms has passed. In other words, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed when approximately 4000 ms has elapsed since the button image G403a was erased.

FIG. 36(B) is a time chart showing the flow of "normal fluctuation" when "symbol notification performance B" is performed. As shown in FIG. 36(B), when the "normal variation" is started, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner. Then, when 6500 ms has elapsed, the button image G403a and the promotion image G403b are displayed, and if the normal button 40 is operated while the button image G403a and the promotion image G403b are being displayed, or when the button image G403a and the promotion image G403b are being displayed. When 2000 ms passes without the normal button 40 being operated (FIG. 36(B) exemplifies the latter), the button image G403a and the promotion image G403b are erased, and the effect image G400e is displayed. Then, when 500 ms has elapsed, the display of the effect image G400e ends, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in rotation. The stop display of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 continues until 4000 ms has passed. In other words, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed when approximately 500 ms has elapsed since the button image G403a was erased.

FIG. 36(C) is a time chart showing the flow of "normal fluctuation" when "symbol notification performance C" is performed. As shown in FIG. 36(C), when the "normal variation" is started, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner. Then, when 6500 ms has elapsed, the button image G403a and the promotion image G403b are displayed, and if the normal button 40 is operated while the button image G403a and the promotion image G403b are being displayed, or when the button image G403a and the promotion image G403b are being displayed. When 2000 ms passes without the normal button 40 being operated (FIG. 36C illustrates the latter), the button image G403a and the promotion image G403b are deleted, and the effect image G400e is displayed. Then, when 500 ms has elapsed, the display of the effect image G400e ends, and the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 are stopped and displayed at the reach position. The stop display of the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol at the reach position continues until 4000 ms has elapsed. In other words, when approximately 500 ms passes after the button image G403a is erased, the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 are stopped and displayed.

Next, "line production" will be specifically explained. The performance control microcomputer 121 is configured such that the special figure 1 variation patterns are "pseudo 3/battle jackpot variation", "pseudo 3/battle loss variation", "pseudo 2/battle jackpot variation", "pseudo 2/battle jackpot variation", " ``Battle Jackpot Variation'', ``Battle Loss Variation'', ``Pseudo 2/N Loss Variation'', ``N Loss Variation'', and ``Inciting Loss Variation'' special pattern variation effects, ``Normal Variation'', ``Pseudo 2 Variation'', ``Serifs'' It is possible to perform "direction".

The performance control microcomputer 121 can select the execution pattern of the "dialogue performance" using the dialogue performance selection table shown in FIG. 32(C). There are four types of execution patterns: execution pattern K to execution pattern N. Execution pattern K is an execution pattern in which "line production" is executed in both "normal variation" and "pseudo 2 variation", and execution pattern L is an execution pattern in which "line production" is executed only in "normal variation". Execution pattern M is an execution pattern in which "line production" is executed only in "pseudo 2 variations", and execution pattern N is an execution pattern in which "line production" is executed only in "pseudo 2 variations", and execution pattern N is an execution pattern in which "speech production" is executed only in "pseudo 2 variations". This is an execution pattern in which "line production" is not executed.

The performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution pattern of the "line performance" by referring to the selection result from the symbol notification performance selection table, the selection result from the background rotation performance selection table, and the special figure 1 variation pattern. Specifically, execution pattern A is selected by the symbol notification effect selection table, execution pattern J is selected by the background rotation effect selection table, and the special pattern 1 variation pattern is "pseudo 3/battle jackpot variation" ( THP001), "Pseudo 3/battle loss variation" (THP011), execution pattern K is selected at a rate of 20%, execution pattern L is 10%, execution pattern M is 10%, and execution pattern N is 60%. be done. In addition, execution pattern A is selected by the symbol notification effect selection table, and execution patterns other than J (execution patterns G to I) are selected by the background rotation effect selection table, and the special figure 1 variation pattern is "pseudo 3/ In the case of "battle jackpot variation" (THP001) and "pseudo 3/battle loss variation" (THP011), execution pattern N is selected at a rate of 100%, and execution pattern K, execution pattern L, and execution pattern M are not selected. . In addition, if execution pattern B is selected by the symbol notification effect selection table and the special pattern 1 variation pattern is "pseudo 3/battle jackpot variation" (THP001) or "pseudo 3/battle loss variation" (THP011), , execution pattern N is selected at a rate of 100%, and execution pattern K, execution pattern L, and execution pattern M are not selected. In addition, the execution pattern C is selected by the symbol notification effect selection table, the execution pattern J is selected by the background rotation effect selection table, and the special pattern 1 variation pattern is "pseudo 2/battle jackpot variation" (THP002), In the case of "pseudo 2/battle loss variation" (THP012) and "pseudo 2/N loss variation" (THP014), execution pattern L is selected at a rate of 40%, execution pattern N is selected at a rate of 60%, and execution pattern K and execution pattern M is not selected. In addition, execution pattern C is selected by the symbol notification effect selection table, and execution pattern other than J (execution pattern H) is selected by the background rotation effect selection table, and the special figure 1 variation pattern is “pseudo 2/battle jackpot”. In the case of "variation" (THP002), "pseudo 2/battle loss variation" (THP012), "pseudo 2/N loss variation" (THP014), execution pattern N is selected at a rate of 100%, and execution pattern K, Execution pattern L and execution pattern M are not selected. In addition, the execution pattern D is selected by the symbol notification effect selection table, and the special pattern 1 variation patterns are "Pseudo 2/Battle jackpot variation" (THP002), "Pseudo 2/Battle loss variation" (THP012), "Pseudo 2 /N loss variation" (THP014), execution pattern N is selected at a rate of 100%, and execution pattern K, execution pattern L, and execution pattern M are not selected. In addition, execution pattern E is selected by the symbol notification effect selection table, execution pattern J is selected by the background rotation effect selection table, and the special pattern 1 variation pattern is "Battle jackpot variation" (THP003), "Battle loss". In the case of "variation" (THP013) and "N loss variation" (THP015), execution pattern L is selected at a rate of 30%, execution pattern N is selected at a rate of 70%, and execution pattern K and execution pattern M are not selected. In addition, execution pattern E is selected by the symbol notification effect selection table, execution pattern other than J (execution pattern H) is selected by the background rotation effect selection table, and the special figure 1 variation pattern is "battle jackpot variation" ( THP003), "Battle loss variation" (THP013), and "N loss variation" (THP015), execution pattern N is selected at a rate of 100%, and execution pattern K, execution pattern L, and execution pattern M are selected. Not done. In addition, execution pattern F is selected by the symbol notification effect selection table, and the special pattern 1 variation pattern is "Battle Jackpot Variation" (THP003), "Battle Loss Variation" (THP013), or "N Loss Variation" (THP015). In this case, execution pattern N is selected 100% of the time, and execution pattern K, execution pattern L, and execution pattern M are not selected. In addition, when the execution pattern J is selected by the background rotation effect selection table and the special figure 1 variation pattern is "inciting loss variation" (THP016), the execution pattern L is 80% and the execution pattern N is 20%. Execution pattern K and execution pattern M are not selected. In addition, if an execution pattern other than execution pattern J (execution pattern H) is selected by the background rotation effect selection table and the special figure 1 variation pattern is "fanning loss variation" (THP016), execution pattern N has a 100% ratio. is selected, and execution pattern K, execution pattern L, and execution pattern M are not selected. In other words, after the execution of the "line production", "reach" may be established or "symbol notification effect A" may be executed, or "reach" may not be established or "symbol notification effect A" may not be executed. It is also set up as such. Note that the selection ratio indicated by the line production selection table shown in FIG. 32(C) can be changed as appropriate.

FIG. 32(D) is a table showing the types of lines displayed in the "line production". There are four types of lines: lines A to lines D. Line A is "???", line B is "reach?", line C is "chance?", and line C is "hot?". When executing the "speech performance", the performance control microcomputer 121 displays a dialogue character image corresponding to any one of dialogues A to D on the display unit 50a. Which serif character image is displayed is randomly determined.

FIGS. 37(A) to 37(F) are diagrams illustrating how "line production" is performed. The content of the "line production" is the same whether it is performed in the "normal variation" or in the "pseudo 2 variation", so here we will exemplify the case where the "dialogue production" is performed in the "normal variation". do. When the "normal variation" is started, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner on the city background image G400, as shown in FIG. 37(A). Thereafter, the valid operation time (for example, 2 seconds) of the normal button 40 is set, and the button image G403a is displayed on the city background image G400, as shown in FIG. 37(B). At this time, the button image G403a is displayed in the same way as the "background rotation effect", but the frame image G400w is not additionally displayed around the periphery of the city background image G400, and depending on the presence or absence of the frame image G400w, the "background rotation effect" is displayed. ” and “line production” are distinguished. Then, when the normal button 40 is operated within the valid operation time of the normal button 40, the button image G403a is erased and the "line production" is performed.

In the "speech production", the town background image G400 does not rotate, and as shown in FIG. 37(C), a speech character image G404 (here, a text image of "Chance?") is displayed on the town background image G400. be done. At this time, the same dialogue sound as the dialogue character image G404 is output from the speaker 52 as if the main character had uttered the dialogue. Then, if a pseudo-continuous effect is neither performed nor "reach" is established after that, as shown in FIG. 37(D), after the dialogue character image G404 is erased, the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2 , EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a loss (in this case, a loose number of "5, 6, 6"). In addition, if "Reach" is established after that, as shown in FIG. "Reach" is established by stopping the display. In addition, when a pseudo continuous effect is performed after that, as shown in FIG. 37(F), after the dialogue character image G404 is erased, the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 indicate the execution of the pseudo continuous effect. (Here, at the rounds of "5, 6, and 7"), "symbol notification performance A" is performed which is stopped and displayed.

Next, "Battle Reach" will be explained in detail. The microcomputer 121 for performance control is configured such that the special figure 1 variation patterns are "Pseudo 3/Battle jackpot variation", "Pseudo 3/Battle loss variation", "Pseudo 2/Battle jackpot variation", "Pseudo 2/Battle loss variation", " It is possible to execute ``Battle Reach'' after ``N Reach'' in the special symbol change effects of ``Battle Jackpot Change'' and ``Battle Loss Change''.

FIGS. 38(A) to 38(C) are diagrams showing how "battle reach" is performed. "Battle Reach" is performed after the state in which the fluctuation speed of medium performance symbol EZ2 is decelerated continues for a predetermined period of time (for example, 3 seconds) in "N Reach" (see FIG. 18(B)). In "Battle Reach", as shown in FIG. 38(A), a main character image G200 representing the main character and an enemy character image G201 representing the enemy character are displayed on the display unit 50a, and the main character and enemy character are in a battle. A video will be displayed. After that, if the result of the jackpot determination is "loss", as shown in FIG. The special figure fluctuation effect ends when the special figure fluctuation effect is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", as shown in FIG. The special figure fluctuation effect ends when the display stops and the special figure fluctuation effect ends.

<Consideration of the first embodiment>
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the first embodiment will be considered. First, the probability that the street background image G400 rotates and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 stop display on the reach or round, and the probability that the street background image G400 does not rotate and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 Let's consider the relationship between the probability of stopping and displaying on reach or round. The city background image G400 is rotated by operating the normal button 40 when the "background rotation effect" is executed, and the normal button 40 is rotated when the "design notification effect B" or "design notification effect C" is executed. It does not rotate even when operated. When the normal button 40 is operated and the city background image G400 is rotated, the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the reach or round position, and the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed on the break position. On the other hand, if the normal button 40 is operated and the city background image G400 does not rotate, the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are always stopped and displayed on the reach or turn ( (See FIG. 32(A), FIG. 32(B), FIG. 33, and FIG. 35). In other words, the probability that the town background image G400 rotates and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 stop display on the reach or turn, and the probability that the town background image G400 does not rotate and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 stop display on the reach or turn. It can be said that the probabilities of stopping and displaying on the first or third turn are different from each other. In the first embodiment, the probability that the town background image G400 rotates and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the reach or turn is higher than the probability that the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed without rotating the town background image G400. The probability that EZ2 and EZ3 will stop and display on the reach or round is higher.

Next, after a predetermined short period of time has elapsed, the probability that the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 will be stopped and displayed on the reach or turn, and after a predetermined long period of time has elapsed, the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 will be stopped and displayed. Let's consider the relationship between the probability of stopping and displaying on the reach or turn. The performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are sometimes stopped and displayed after a predetermined short time has elapsed after the normal button 40 is operated, and sometimes they are stopped and displayed after a predetermined long time has elapsed. Then, after a predetermined short period of time has passed since the normal button 40 is operated, the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are always stopped and displayed on the reach or turn, while a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the normal button 40 was operated. After the time has elapsed, there are times when the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the reach or round number, and times when production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the release number (Fig. 32(A) ), see FIG. 32(B), FIG. 33, and FIG. 35). In other words, the probability that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 will stop displaying on the reach or round after a predetermined short time has elapsed, and the probability that the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 will stop displaying after a predetermined long time has elapsed. It can be said that the probabilities of stopping and displaying on reach or round are different from each other. In the first embodiment, after a predetermined long period of time has elapsed, the production pattern EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed after a predetermined long period of time, which is higher than the probability that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 will be stopped and displayed on the reach or round turn. , EZ2, and EZ3 have a lower probability of being stopped and displayed on the reach or round turn.

Next, the display area of the city background image G400 on the display unit 50a changes (rotates) to determine the probability that “reach” will be established or the pseudo continuous effect will be executed, and the display area of the city background image G400 on the display unit 50a will change (rotate). The relationship between the dialogue character image G404 being displayed on the display unit 50a without any change (rotation), and the probability that "reach" will be established or a pseudo-continuous effect will be executed will be considered. In the special figure variation performance where the special figure 1 variation pattern is "Inciting Loss Variation" (THP016), "Reach" is neither established nor the pseudo continuous effect is executed, but in this special figure variation production, normally When the button 40 is operated, the display area of the town background image G400 changes (rotates) when a "background rotation effect" is executed, and even when the button 40 is operated, the display area of the town background image G400 changes (rotates). ) There are times when a "serif effect" is executed in which the serif character image G404 is displayed on the display unit 50a. In addition, in the special figure variation effect of the ``inciting loss variation,'' the ``dialogue effect'' is easier to execute than the ``background rotation effect'' (see FIGS. 32(B) and 32(C)). In other words, the display area of the city background image G400 on the display unit 50a changes (rotates), and the probability that "reach" is established or the pseudo-coupled effect is executed, and the display area of the city background image G400 on the display unit 50a changes. It can be said that the probabilities that the dialogue character image G404 is displayed on the display unit 50a without (rotation) and that a "reach" is established or a pseudo continuous effect is executed are different from each other. In the first embodiment, the display area of the city background image G400 on the display unit 50a changes (rotates), and the probability that the “reach” is established or the pseudo continuous effect is executed is that the city background image G400 on the display unit 50a changes (rotates). The probability that the dialogue character image G404 is displayed on the display unit 50a without changing (rotating) the display area of , and that a "reach" is established or a pseudo-coupled effect is executed is lower.

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

(1) When the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed on reach or round, the "background rotation effect" may be executed, so the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 It is possible to suggest that there is a possibility that the game will be stopped and displayed on the reach number or the round number, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(2) When the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed on reach or round, the button image G403a and the promotion image G403b may be displayed, so the button image G403a and the promotion image G403b are displayed. By this, it is possible to suggest that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 may be stopped and displayed on the reach or turn, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(3) When the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed on reach or round, a "dialogue production" may be executed. It is possible to suggest that there is a possibility that the game will be stopped and displayed at the end of the game or round, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(4) In the "background rotation effect", the display area in which the city background image G400 is displayed changes (rotates), so it is possible to change the image displayed on the display section 50a and increase the interest of the game. It is possible to increase

(5) When the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed on reach or round, when the display area in which the city background image G400 is displayed changes (rotates), and when the city background image G400 is displayed. Since there are times when the display area does not change, it is possible to increase the variation of the performance that suggests that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 may be stopped and displayed on the reach or turn, and increase the interest of the game. It is possible to increase the

(6) Effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 when the display area where the city background image G400 is displayed changes (rotated) and when the display area where the city background image G400 is displayed does not change. Since the probability of stopping and displaying on the reach or round is different, depending on the display area where the city background image G400 is displayed, it suggests the possibility that the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 will stop and display on the reach or round. It is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(7) When the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the reach number or round, the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 will stop display on the reach number or round after a predetermined short time has elapsed since the normal button 40 is operated. There are times when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the reach or turn after a predetermined long time has elapsed since the normal button 40 is operated. It is possible to increase the variation of effects that suggest that EZ2 and EZ3 may be stopped and displayed on the reach number or round, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(8) After a predetermined short time has passed since the normal button 40 was operated, and after a predetermined long time has passed since the normal button 40 was operated, the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 will become reach or round. Since the probability of stop display differs depending on the time since the normal button 40 is operated, it is possible to suggest the possibility that production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 will stop display on reach or turn, which improves the game. It is possible to increase interest.

(9) When the normal button 40 is operated, the display area in which the city background image G400 is displayed may change (rotate), so the player's operation of the normal button 40 may change the display area on the display unit 50a. It is possible to change the image that is displayed, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(10) When the normal button 40 is operated, the display area in which the city background image G400 is displayed changes (rotates), and the display area in which the city background image G400 is displayed does not change; Since there are times when the character image G404 is displayed on the display section 50a, it is possible to increase the variety of performances by operating the normal button 40, and to increase the interest of the game.

(11) When a "background rotation effect" is performed in which the display area in which the city background image G400 is displayed changes (rotates), a frame image G400w is displayed around the periphery of the city background image G400 during the valid operation time of the normal button 40. Since it is additionally displayed, it is possible to make it easier to understand that the city background image G400 rotates, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(12) When the display area where the town background image G400 is displayed changes (rotates) by operating the normal button 40, and when the display area where the town background image G400 is displayed changes by operating the normal button 40. However, the probability that "reach" will be established or the probability that a pseudo-continuous effect will be performed will be different depending on when the dialogue character image G404 is displayed on the display section 50a. Accordingly, it is possible to suggest the possibility that a "reach" will be achieved or the possibility that a pseudo-continuous performance will be performed, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

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

In the first embodiment, based on the results of jackpot determination (special pattern variation pattern determination), "symbol notification effect A", "symbol notification effect B", "symbol notification effect C", "background rotation effect", and "serif Based on the result of jackpot symbol type determination, "symbol notification performance A", "symbol notification performance B", "symbol notification performance C", "background rotation performance", " It is also possible to perform a dialogue production. For example, the "background rotation effect" may be performed only when a jackpot symbol that becomes a high probability state after a jackpot game state is determined. In this case, the possibility of a high probability state can be suggested by the "background rotation effect", and it is possible to further increase the interest of the game.

In addition, in the first embodiment, in "symbol notification performance A" and "symbol notification performance B", the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in cycles, but the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 The display may be stopped at a roll other than the number of rounds. For example, as the medium effect pattern EZ2, a special pattern (such as a pattern containing the characters "NEXT") that is not normally displayed in a variable manner may be displayed in a stopped state.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the "background rotation effect", the city background image G400 is displayed in a rotating manner, but the player is informed that the display area in which the city background image G400 is displayed is changing. It only needs to be recognized, and the rotation is not limited to the rotation of the city background image G400. For example, the city background image G400 may be displayed so as to sway from side to side.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the probability that the town background image G400 rotates and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the reach or turn is higher than the probability that the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed without rotating the town background image G400. Although the probability that EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 will be stopped and displayed on the reach or turn is higher, the city background image G400 will rotate and the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 will be displayed on the reach or turn. The probability that the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 will be stopped and displayed on the reach or turn without rotating the city background image G400 may be set lower than the probability that they will be stopped and displayed.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the probability that the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop displaying on the reach or turn after a predetermined short time has elapsed is higher than the probability that the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 will stop displaying after a predetermined long time has elapsed. The probability that the symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 will be stopped and displayed on the reach or round is made to be lower, but after a predetermined short period of time, the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 will be displayed on the reach or round. The probability that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 will be stopped and displayed on the reach or turn after a predetermined long time has elapsed may be higher than the probability that they will be stopped and displayed on the eye.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the "speech production", the serif character image G404 is displayed on the city background image G400 in response to the operation of the normal button 40, but the city background image G400 is not displayed in a rotating manner, and an image different from the serif character image G404 may be displayed on the city background image G400. For example, in response to the operation of the normal button 40, the effect image may be displayed in the entire display area where the city background image G400 is displayed.

In addition, in the first embodiment, when the "background rotation effect" is performed, the frame image G400w is additionally displayed on the periphery of the city background image G400 during the valid operation time of the normal button 40. This is not limited to the additional display of frame image G400w. For example, a character image suggesting execution of a "background rotation effect" may be displayed on the city background image G400.

Moreover, in the first embodiment, the probability that the display area of the city background image G400 on the display unit 50a changes (rotates) and a “reach” is established or a pseudo-continuous effect is executed is higher than the probability that the display area of the city background image G400 on the display unit 50a changes (rotates). The dialogue character image G404 is displayed on the display section 50a without changing (rotating) the display area of the image G400, so that the probability that a "reach" is established or a pseudo-coupling effect is executed is lowered. However, the display area of the city background image G400 on the display unit 50a is larger than the probability that the display area of the city background image G400 on the display unit 50a changes (rotates) and the “reach” is established or the pseudo continuous effect is executed. The dialogue character image G404 may be displayed on the display unit 50a without changing (rotating), so that the probability of establishing a "reach" or executing a pseudo-continuous effect is higher.

In addition, in the first embodiment, "symbol notification effect A", "symbol notification effect B", "symbol notification effect C", "background rotation effect", and "dialogue effect" are executed based on the special figure 1 variation pattern. However, it may be executed based on the special figure 2 variation pattern, start winning command, opening command, etc.

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

Further, in the basic embodiment, the special figure 2 determination process is performed preferentially, but it may be configured such that the special figure 1 determination process is performed preferentially. Furthermore, the special figure determination process may be performed on the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers in the order in which they are stored in the reservation storage section.

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

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

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

<Invention disclosed in the first embodiment>
The following inventions A to C are disclosed up to the previous paragraph in this [Detailed Description of the Invention]. In the description of Inventions A to C, the names and expressions of corresponding components in the embodiments of the invention described above, and the symbols used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, elements such as means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. Invention A is a generic term for the following inventions A1 to A3, invention B is a generic term for the following inventions B1 to B3, and invention C is a generic term for the following inventions C1 to C4.

The gaming machine according to invention A1 is
A game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of creating a special game state (jackpot game state, time saving state, high probability state) advantageous to the player;
A performance execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined performance using a performance means including a predetermined display means (image display device 50),
The performance execution means is
On the display means, it is possible to display a predetermined background image (city background image G400) and perform a variable performance (special pattern variation performance) in which a predetermined performance pattern (performance pattern EZ1, EZ2, EZ3) is displayed in a variable manner,
In the variable production, the production pattern may be stopped and displayed in a specific manner (reaching number, round number) indicating that the special gaming state may occur;
A suggestive effect (background rotation effect, display of a button image G403a and a promotion image G403b) suggesting that the effect pattern may be stopped and displayed in the specific manner may be executed;
The suggestive effect includes a moving background effect (background rotation effect) in which a background display area in which the background image is displayed changes;
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to invention A1,
The suggestive effect includes a non-moving background effect in which the background display area does not change (display of a button image G403a and a promotion image G403b);
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention A3 is
A gaming machine according to invention A2,
The probability that the effect pattern will be stopped and displayed in the specific manner is different depending on when the moving background effect is executed and when the non-moving background effect is executed.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention B1 is
A game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of creating a special game state (jackpot game state, time saving state, high probability state) advantageous to the player;
A performance execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined performance using a performance means including an operation means (normal button 40) that can be operated by a player and a predetermined display means (image display device 50); , comprising;
The performance execution means is
It is possible to execute a variable performance (special pattern fluctuation performance) in which predetermined performance symbols (performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3) are displayed in a variable manner on the display means,
In the variable performance, in response to the operation of the operating means, after a predetermined process, the performance is performed in a specific manner (reach number, round number) that suggests that the special gaming state may be entered. The design may be stopped and displayed.
The process includes a first process (predetermined short time) and a second process (predetermined long time) different from the first process.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention B2 is
A gaming machine according to invention B1,
The probabilities that the production pattern will be stopped and displayed in the specific manner are different depending on when the first process is passed and when the second process is carried out.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention B3 is
A gaming machine according to invention B2,
The time from when the operating means is operated until the production pattern is stopped and displayed in the specific mode is different depending on when the first process is passed and when the second process is carried out.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention C1 is
A performance execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined performance using a performance means including an operation means (normal button 40) that can be operated by a player and a predetermined display means (image display device 50). Prepare,
The performance execution means is
A predetermined background image (city background image G400) can be displayed on the display means,
The background display area in which the background image is displayed may be changed (rotated) in response to the operation of the operation means;
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention C2 is
A gaming machine according to invention C1,
The performance execution means is
In response to the operation of the operation means, a predetermined preview display (serif character image G404) may be displayed on the display means without changing the background display area;
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention C3 is
A gaming machine according to invention C2,
The performance execution means is
The display mode of the background image is made different depending on when the background display area is changed and when the preview display is displayed without changing the background display area.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention C4 is
A gaming machine according to invention C2 or invention C3,
It further comprises a game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of setting a special game state (jackpot game state, time saving state, high probability state) advantageous to the player,
The performance execution means is
Even when the background display area is changed, and even when the preview display is displayed without changing the background display area, a specific effect (ready-to-reach, pseudo-continuous effect) that suggests the possibility of entering the special game state is displayed. ) may be executed,
The probability that the specific effect will be performed is different depending on when the background display area changes and when the preview display is displayed without changing the background display area,
It is characterized by

40...Normal button 50...Image display device 50a...Display section 101...Microcomputer for game control 121...Microcomputer for production control EZ1, EZ2, EZ3...Production pattern G400...City background image G400e...Effect image G400w...Frame image G403a...Button image G403b...Promotion image G404...Serif character image

Claims (1)

a game control means capable of creating a special game state advantageous to the player;
A performance execution means capable of executing a predetermined performance using a performance means including an operation means operable by a player and a predetermined display means,
The performance execution means is
The display means is capable of displaying a predetermined background image as well as performing a variable effect in which a predetermined effect pattern is displayed in a variable manner,
In the variable production , there are times when the background display area in which the background image is displayed is tilted and times when the background display area is not tilted in response to the operation of the operation means,
Even when the background display area is tilted or when the background display area is not tilted, the performance symbols may be stopped and displayed in a specific manner suggesting that the special game state may occur;
The probability that the effect pattern will be stopped and displayed in the specific manner is different depending on when the background display area is tilted and when the background display area is not tilted,
The time from when the operating means is operated until the production pattern is stopped and displayed in the specific manner is different depending on when the background display area is tilted and when the background display area is not tilted.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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