JP7430367B2 - 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.

Further, in a gaming machine, a movable board accessory is provided at a retracted position that is retracted from the symbol display means, and a gimmick performance is performed in which the movable board accessory moves from the retracted position to the operating position. For example, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 below, when a lever operation input is detected within the valid operation period, a gimmick performance is performed in response to the lever operation input.

JP2017-51242A

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

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

The gaming machine disclosed in this specification is capable of performing a predetermined performance using a gaming state control means that can create a special gaming state advantageous to the player and a performance means that includes an operable movable body. a performance execution means, the movable body includes a special movable body and a normal movable body different from the special movable body, and the performance execution means There are times when a special movable body performance is executed in which the special movable body is operated, and times when a normal movable body performance is executed in which the normal movable body is operated without operating the special movable body, and the special game state is There is a case where a special effect is executed that suggests that there is a high possibility that the event will occur, and the special movable object is imitated with a display suggesting the content of the special effect, and the normal movable object effect is executed. The present invention is characterized in that the special effect is more easily executed when the special movable object effect is executed than when it is executed .

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 device and the under-board movable device are in standby state, and (B) is a front view of the performance unit when the above-board movable device and the under-board movable device are activated. It is a front view. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the main control board. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a sub-control board. (A) is a table showing random numbers related to general drawings, and (B) is a first 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 diagram showing a specific example of normal variation of special figure variation performance. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach of the special figure variation effect. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of SP reach of the special figure variation effect. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a hold performance. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a movable body effect. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of operation performance. It is a flowchart of main control main processing. 3 is a flowchart of main side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of sub-control main processing. 3 is a flowchart of sub-side timer interrupt processing. This is a second specific example of the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. (A) is a front view of the presentation unit when the board left moving device and the board right moving device are in standby state, and (B) is a front view of the presentation unit when the board left moving device and the board right moving device are activated. It is a front view. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the production flow of the special figure variation production. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a branch performance in a special figure variation performance. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a battle development gimmick performance in a branch performance. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a story development gimmick performance in a branching performance. This is a false effect selection table. (A) is a time chart of the battle development gimmick performance, (B) is a time chart of the story development gimmick performance, and (C) is a time chart of the resurrection development gimmick performance. (A) is a time chart of the shaking motion of the movable body under the board in the story development gimmick production, (B) is a time chart of the swing motion of the board right movable body in the story development gimmick production, (C) is a time chart of the swing motion of the board right movable body in the story development gimmick production. The time chart of the swinging motion of the upper movable body, (D-1) is the time chart of the swinging motion of the bottom movable body in the revival development gimmick production, (D-2) is the swing motion of the right movable body on the board in the revival development gimmick production. , (D-3) is a time chart of the shaking motion of the movable body on the board in the resurrection development gimmick production, and (D-4) is a time chart of the swing motion of the left movable body on the board in the revival development gimmick production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a battle reach in the special figure variation performance. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a revival development gimmick performance in battle reach. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the final battle reach in the special figure variation performance. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of story reach in special figure variation production.

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

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.

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, the firing device 72 is connected to a firing volume knob that can detect 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 the variable display of special figure 1, and a jackpot symbol type determination table used when performing the variable display of special figure 2. It is possible to distinguish between the symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

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

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

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

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

In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random value) is assigned to the reach determination results of "reach exists (reach occurs)" and "reach does not occur (reach does not occur)" . Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY1 compares the acquired 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 as "reach exists (reach occurs)" between 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 assumption that the result of the jackpot judgment 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. That is, 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 variation 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 losing can also be associated with the number of reserved special figures. For example, there is a special pattern 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table for no reach loss that is used when the special pattern 2 reservation number (U2) is 0 to 2, and a special pattern 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table is used when the special pattern 2 reservation number (U2) is 3 to 4. It is possible to distinguish between the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for no-reach loss.

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

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

In addition, as shown in the rightmost column of the tables in Figures 11 and 12, names can be attached to the special figure fluctuation patterns in association with the special figure (jackpot determination result) and the production content of the special figure fluctuation effect. be. For example, a special pattern fluctuation pattern related to a jackpot is called a "jackpot fluctuation." On the other hand, a special 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 and closed in a constant manner); In combination with the opening/closing mode of the second big prize opening 15 in the jackpot game, the difficulty (ease) of letting the game ball enter the specific area 16 in the jackpot game is set. Note that, hereinafter, the state in which the specific region 16 is in an open state is also referred to as "V open".

For 15 seconds after the opening of the second big prize opening starts, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3(B)). Therefore, in a round game in which the second big prize opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second big prize opening 15, the time and the period during which the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state. From the relationship with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to cause the game ball to enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in a round game in which the second big winning hole 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second big winning hole 15, and the time and timing during which the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state. Due to the relationship with timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to cause the game ball to enter the specific area 16). In this way, during the jackpot game, the VAT opening/closing member is used in the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that allows the game ball to easily pass through the specific area 16 (hereinafter also referred to as "V passage"). The VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in a jackpot game in which the game ball 15k and the distribution member 16k operate, and in a second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16. It is possible to execute a jackpot game. A jackpot game in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the V-long opening pattern in this way 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 as compared to the non-time-saving state. For example, in the time-saving state, a win is determined with a higher probability (for example, 59936/65536) than in the non-time-saving state (for example, 6600/65536). Therefore, in the time-saving state, the number of times that the game 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. Then, 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 figure fluctuation time is more likely to be shortened, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is more likely to be longer. Three points are set to be advantageous to the player regarding the game related to the common map. However, only some of these points may be set advantageously for this player.

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

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

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

In the customer waiting production mode, special symbol fluctuation production is performed in the "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 demo video G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. is displayed. Settings related to the effects include volume settings for the sound output from the speaker 52, brightness settings for the display section 50a ("light intensity settings"), and frequency settings for the 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 section 50a, but in the probability variation second stage production mode, a dedicated background image according to the type of reach is displayed.

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

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

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

4-2. Special Figure Variation Effect Next, the special figure variation effect (also simply referred to as "variation effect") will be explained. When the variable display of the special pattern starts, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the special pattern variation pattern related to the variable display of the special pattern and the special pattern lottery result (jackpot determination result, jackpot symbol type determination result, reach determination result, and A special figure variation effect is executed based on the special figure variation pattern determination result). In the special symbol variation performance, a variation display of performance symbols is performed on the display unit 50a in a manner superimposed on a predetermined background image. The production design is composed of, for example, number symbols from 1 to 9, and in the variable display of the production design, the production design changes with the start of the variable display of the special pattern, and the production pattern changes with the end of the variable display of the special pattern. stops. That is, after the special symbol fluctuation time and the variable display of the performance symbols are performed, the 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, there are various displays such as the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the normal button 40, the special button 41, etc. It is possible to perform other performances using similar performance equipment. In this case, even after the performance symbols are stopped and displayed, it is possible to continue performing other performances.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In N reach, as shown in FIG. 18(A), the state in which reach is established is maintained for a predetermined period of time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 18(B), the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 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. 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 variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol is, for example, "SP jackpot variation", the display part will be displayed as shown in FIG. 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 the suggestion of development to 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 effect, for example, in SP reach, a period (button operation effective period) occurs during which the pressing operation of the special button 41 is valid, and with the occurrence of this button operation effective 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, indicating 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 processing (S005) ends and until the next main side timer interrupt processing (S005) starts, various changes are made by the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (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 retention storage section 106 provided in the gaming RAM 104. . In addition, when a predetermined number (for example, 4) of normal symbol random numbers are stored in the common symbol reservation storage unit 106, the newly acquired normal symbol random number is not stored. Furthermore, a gate sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The normal symbol standby process is a process that is performed during standby when the variable display of the normal symbol and the auxiliary game are not being performed. In the normal symbol standby process, a hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the regular symbol reservation storage section 106. Further, a normal pattern fluctuation pattern is determined by determining a normal pattern fluctuation pattern based on the current gaming state. 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 regular symbol confirmation process is a process that is performed when the regular 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, a supplementary game control command is generated according to the result of the processing.

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

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

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

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

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

The special symbol 1 determination process uses the special symbol random number 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 judgment, information related to the result of reach judgment, information related to the result of jackpot type judgment, and information associated with the special figure 1 variation pattern. Includes information such as special figure fluctuation time. Then, based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 1 variation pattern, the special figure 1 display 81a starts variable display of the special figure 1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<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 variation 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 figure 1 variation pattern using the special figure 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 12 types of special figures as "THP001" to "THP004", "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, if the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", one of the four types of special figure 1 variation patterns "THP001" to "THP004" is determined. Of the four types of special figure 1 variation patterns, "THP003" and "THP004" are easier to determine than other special figure 1 variation patterns. In addition, "THP001" is referred to as "Final Battle Jackpot Variation", "THP002" is referred to as "Battle Jackpot Variation", "THP003" is referred to as "Battle/Story Jackpot Variation", and "THP004" is "Story Jackpot Variation". That's what it means.

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. Of the six types of special figure 1 variation patterns, "THP015" and "THP016" are easier to determine than other special figure 1 variation patterns. Furthermore, "THP011" is referred to as "final battle loss variation", "THP012" is referred to as "battle loss variation", "THP013" is referred to as "battle/story loss variation", and "THP014" is "story loss variation". ``THP015'' is referred to as ``branch A loss variation,'' and ``THP016'' is referred to as ``branch B loss variation.''

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 1, "THP021" with a relatively long special figure fluctuation time of 13000ms is likely to be determined, and when the number of special figure 1 reservations is 2 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, with reference to FIG. 28, the movable device mounted on the presentation unit 1U of the game board unit YU will be described. In addition to the above-board moving device 55 and the below-board moving device 56, the performance unit 1U is equipped with a board left moving device 57L and a board right moving device 57R.

A motor is connected to each of the above-panel movable device 55, the below-panel movable device 56, the left panel movable device 57L, and the right panel movable device 57R, and each motor is connected to the sub-control board 120 as various actuators SA. . The performance control microcomputer 121 can control each motor to drive the board top moving device 55, the bottom board moving device 56, the board left moving device 57L, and the board right moving device 57R.

As described above, the on-board movable device 55 includes the on-board movable body 55k that is disposed in front of the display section 50a and is movable along the display section 50a. As described above, the under-panel movable device 56 includes an under-panel movable body 56k that is disposed in front of the display section 50a and is movable along the display section 50a. The board left movable device 57L is disposed in front of the display section 50a, the panel top movable device 55, and the bottom panel movable device 56, and includes a board left movable body 57Lk that is movable along the display section 50a. The panel right movable device 57R includes a panel right movable body 57Rk that is disposed in front of the display section 50a, the panel top movable device 55, and the bottom panel movable device 56, and is movable along the display section 50a.

The left panel movable body 57Lk and the right panel movable body 57Rk are arranged so that, before the left panel movable device 57L and the right panel movable device 57R are driven, as shown in FIG. 28(A), the display section 50a of the image display device 50 is It is maintained in a standby state that is easily visible. When the left panel movable device 57L is driven, the left panel movable body 57Lk moves rightward, and when the right panel movable device 57R is driven, the right panel movable body 57Rk moves leftward. At this time, as shown in FIG. 28(B), the display section 50a is covered by the moved board left movable body 57Lk or the moved board right movable body 57Rk, and the display section 50a becomes difficult to see.

Further, the above-board movable body 55k is provided with an above-board lamp 55SL, the below-board movable body 56k is provided with a below-board lamp 56SL, the left-hand side movable body 57Lk is provided with a left-side lamp 57LSL, and the left-hand side movable body 57Lk is provided with a left-side lamp 57LSL. A panel right lamp 57RSL is provided on the body 57Rk. The panel top lamp 55SL, the bottom panel lamp 56SL, the panel left lamp 57LSL, and the panel right lamp 57RSL each have a built-in LED, and are connected to the sub-control board 120 as various lamps SL. The performance control microcomputer 121 can cause each lamp 55SL, 56SL, 57LSL, and 57RSL to emit light in an arbitrary color.

In addition, semitransparent lens bodies are provided on the panel top movable body 55k, the panel bottom movable body 56k, and the panel right movable body 57Rk, and the light emission from the panel top lamp 55SL, the panel bottom lamp 56SL, and the panel right lamp 57RSL is as follows. This is done through each lens body. In addition, the board left movable body 57Lk is provided with a translucent logo lens body 57Lkl imitating the word "Story" that reminds the player of "Story Reach" which will be described later, and the light emitted from the board left lamp 57LSL is This is done via the logo lens body 57Lkl.

Next, using FIGS. 29 to 39, 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. Reach "Reach" is a performance in which the left performance pattern EZ1 and the right performance pattern EZ3 are stopped and displayed as the same type of performance pattern after the "normal variation". "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" may later develop into a reach effect such as "Battle Reach" or "Story Reach," it also functions as a direction that suggests that a reach effect may occur.

C. Branching Performance A "branching performance" is a performance that may be performed after a "reach" is established, and is a performance that suggests whether or not the performance will develop after that. The "branching performance" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is a "jackpot", so it functions as a performance suggesting that a jackpot game may be played. Furthermore, since the "branching effect" may later develop into a reach effect such as a "battle reach" or "story reach," it also functions as a effect that suggests that a reach effect may occur.

D. Battle development gimmick performance "Battle development gimmick performance" is a performance that may be performed in a "branching performance", in which the board movable body 55k, the board bottom movable body 56k, and the board right movable body 57Rk are displayed in a predetermined order. This is a step-up effect that appears on the section 50a. The "battle development gimmick production" may later develop into a "battle reach", so it functions as a production suggesting that a "battle reach" may occur.

E. Story development gimmick performance "Story development gimmick performance" is a performance that may be performed in a "branching performance", in which the upper board movable body 55k, the lower board movable body 56k, the board left movable body 57Lk, and the board right movable body 57Rk. , is a step-up effect that appears on the display section 50a in a predetermined order. The "story development gimmick production" may later develop into a "story reach", so it functions as a production that suggests that the "story reach" may occur.

F. Battle Reach "Battle Reach" is a performance that is sometimes performed after a "branching performance" in which a "battle development gimmick performance" is performed, and is a reach performance in which an ally character battles an enemy character. "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. Furthermore, since "Battle Reach" may later develop into "Final Battle Reach" or "Story Reach," it also functions as a production that suggests that the reach production may develop.

G. Final Battle Reach "Final Battle Reach" is a performance that is sometimes performed after "Battle Reach", and is a reach performance in which an ally character battles a strong enemy character. "Final Battle Reach" is easier to play when the jackpot determination result is a "jackpot" than when it is a "loss," so it is a production that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played. functions as In addition, it is easier to play a jackpot game when "Battle Reach" develops into "Final Battle Reach" than when "Battle Reach" does not develop into "Final Battle Reach". ``Reach'' also functions as an effect that suggests that there is a higher possibility of a jackpot game being played than ``Battle Reach''. In addition, the "Final Battle Reach" also functions as a performance that hints at success or failure, as there is no effect that develops after that.

H. Story Reach "Story Reach" is a performance that is sometimes performed after a "Battle Reach" or after a "branching performance" where a "story development gimmick performance" is performed, and a reach where a story with an ally character as the main character progresses. It's a performance. "Story Reach" is a production that suggests that there is a high possibility of a jackpot game being played because it is easier to play when the jackpot judgment result is a "jackpot" than when it is a "loss". Function. Also, since it is easier to play a jackpot game when "Battle Reach" develops into "Story Reach" than when "Battle Reach" does not develop into "Story Reach", "Story Reach" , it also functions as an effect that suggests that there is a higher possibility of a jackpot game being played than in "Battle Reach." Also, since it is easier to play a jackpot game when "Battle Reach" develops into "Story Reach" than when "Battle Reach" develops into "Final Battle Reach", "Story Reach" It also functions as a production that suggests that there is a higher possibility of a jackpot game being played than the "Final Battle Reach". In addition, since "Story Reach" does not have any subsequent effects, it also functions as a effect that suggests success or failure.

I. Revival development gimmick performance "Resurrection development gimmick performance" is a performance that may be performed after a loss is suggested in "Battle Reach", and the board movable body 55k, board left movable body 57Lk, and board right movable body 57Rk are , is a preview effect that may appear on the display section 50a at the same time or approximately at the same time. The "resurrection development gimmick production" may later develop into a "story reach", so it functions as a production that suggests that the "story reach" may occur.

Next, the production flow of the main special symbol variation production 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 figure variation effect where the special figure 1 variation pattern is "Final battle jackpot variation" and "Final battle loss variation", as shown in Figure 29 (A), "Normal variation" → "Reach" → "Branching effect" → A production flow consisting of "Battle Reach" → "Final Battle Reach" is executed. In addition, a "battle development gimmick performance" may be performed in the "branching performance" of these special figure fluctuation performances.

In addition, in the special pattern variation effects where the special pattern 1 variation pattern is "battle jackpot variation" and "battle loss variation", as shown in Figure 29 (B), "normal variation" → "reach" → "branch production" → A production flow consisting of "Battle Reach" is executed. In addition, a ``battle development gimmick effect'' may be performed in the ``branch effect'' of these special figure variation effects. Also, although details will be described later, in the "Battle Reach" special figure variation production of "Battle Loss Variation", a so-called fake production may be performed in which the "Resurrection Development Gimmick Production" is performed halfway.

In addition, in the special figure variation effects where the special figure 1 variation pattern is "Battle/Story jackpot variation" and "Battle/Story loss variation", as shown in Figure 29 (C), "Normal variation" → "Reach" → " A production flow consisting of "branch production" → "battle reach" → "story reach" is executed. In addition, "battle development gimmick production" may be performed in the "branch production" of these special figure variation productions, and "resurrection development gimmick production" may be performed in the "battle reach" of these special figure variation productions. There is.

In addition, in the special figure variation production where the special figure 1 variation pattern is "story jackpot variation" and "story loss variation", as shown in Figure 29 (D), "normal variation" → "reach" → "branch production" → A production flow consisting of "Story Reach" is executed. In addition, a "story development gimmick performance" may be performed in the "branching performance" in these special figure fluctuation performances.

In addition, in the special figure variation production where the special figure 1 variation pattern is "branch A loss variation" and "branch B loss variation", as shown in Figure 29 (E), "normal variation" → "reach" → "branch production" ” is executed. Although the details will be described later, in the ``branching effects'' in these special figure variation effects, a so-called false effect may be performed where the ``battle development gimmick effect'' or the ``story development gimmick effect'' is performed halfway.

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 29 (F), the production flow consists of only the "Normal variation". is executed.

Next, the main performances executed in the special symbol variation performance in the non-time saving state 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, "branching effect" will be specifically explained. The production control microcomputer 121 controls the special figure 1 variation patterns to be "final battle jackpot variation", "final battle loss variation", "battle jackpot variation", "battle loss variation", "battle/story jackpot variation", and "battle/ In the special figure variation effects of ``Story Loss Variation'', ``Story Jackpot Variation'', ``Story Loss Variation'', ``Branch A Loss Variation'', and ``Branch B Loss Variation'', the ``branch effect'' is executed after ``Reach'' is established. It is possible. "Branching effects" suggest the possibility of developing into "battle reach" or "story reach".

FIGS. 30(A) to 32(H) are diagrams showing how the "branch effect" is performed. In the "branching production", a "battle development gimmick production" or a "story development gimmick production" is performed. As shown in FIG. 30(A), when the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed as the same type of performance symbol and a "reach" is established, a "branch performance" is started.

When the "branching effect" is started, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are reduced in size and moved to the left center part of the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 30(B). After that, the special map 1 fluctuation pattern is "Final battle jackpot fluctuation", "Final battle loss fluctuation", "Battle jackpot fluctuation", "Battle loss fluctuation", "Battle/Story jackpot fluctuation", "Battle/Story loss fluctuation". In this case, a "battle development gimmick performance" is performed, and when the special drawing 1 fluctuation pattern is a "story jackpot fluctuation" or "story loss fluctuation", a "story development gimmick performance" is performed. On the other hand, when the special drawing 1 variation pattern is "branch A loss variation" or "branch B loss variation", the "battle development gimmick performance" or "story development gimmick performance" is performed halfway.

FIGS. 31(A) to 31(G) are diagrams showing how the "battle development gimmick performance" is performed. When the special map 1 fluctuation pattern is "Final battle jackpot fluctuation", "Final battle loss fluctuation", "Battle jackpot fluctuation", "Battle loss fluctuation", "Battle/Story jackpot fluctuation", "Battle/Story loss fluctuation" The "battle development gimmick production" to be performed consists of four stages, Step 1 to Step 4, and the production progresses in the order of Step 1 -> Step 2 -> Step 3 -> Step 4. In the "battle development gimmick production" of step 1, as shown in FIG. The movable body image G10 is displayed blinking. The display of this under-board movable body image G10 suggests that the under-board movable body 56k may appear on the display section 50a. In other words, the display of the under-board movable body image G10 functions as an effect that encourages the appearance of the under-board movable body 56k.

In addition, in the "battle development gimmick production" of step 2, as shown in FIG. 31(B), after the under-board movable body 56k appears to a position overlapping with the under-board movable body image G10, the stage moves to FIG. 31(C). As shown, the under-panel movable body 56k returns to the standby position. At this time, the lower panel movable body image G10 is erased, and a panel right movable body image G11 imitating the panel right movable body 57Rk is blinkingly displayed on the left display section 50a of the panel right movable body 57Rk in the standby position. be done. The display of the board right movable body image G11 suggests that the board right movable body 57Rk may appear on the display section 50a. In other words, the display of the board right movable body image G11 functions as an effect that encourages the appearance of the board right movable body 57Rk.

In addition, in the "battle development gimmick production" of step 3, as shown in FIG. 31(D), the board right movable body 57Rk appears to the position where it overlaps with the board right movable body image G11, and then appears in FIG. 31(E). As shown, the panel right movable body 57Rk returns to the standby position. At this time, the panel right movable body image G11 is erased, and a panel movable body image G12 imitating the panel movable body 55k is blinkingly displayed on the display section 50a below the panel movable body 55k in the standby position. Ru. The display of this on-board movable body image G12 suggests that the on-board movable body 55k may appear on the display section 50a. In other words, the display of the on-board movable body image G12 functions as an effect that encourages the appearance of the on-board movable body 55k.

In addition, in the "battle development gimmick production" of step 4, as shown in FIG. 31(F), after the on-board movable body 55k appears to a position overlapping with the on-board movable body image G12, it changes to FIG. 31(G). As shown, the panel movable body 55k returns to the standby position. At this time, the on-board movable object image G12 is erased, and the reach title image G13 (here, the character image of "Battle Reach") is displayed on the display section 50a. The display of this reach title image G13 suggests that the game will develop into a "battle reach". Although the details will be described later, in the "battle development gimmick performance", a light emitting performance by the top board lamp 55SL, bottom board lamp 56SL, board left lamp 57LSL, and board right lamp 57RSL is also performed in parallel.

On the other hand, the "battle development gimmick production" that is performed when the special map 1 variation pattern is "branch A loss variation" or "branch B loss variation" does not progress to step 4, but only to step 2 or step 3. . In the ``branching effect'' in the special figure variation effect of ``branch A loss variation,'' a ``battle development gimmick effect'' that only progresses to step 3 is performed, and the ``branch effect'' in the special figure variation effect of ``branch B loss variation.'' Then, a "battle development gimmick production" will be performed that will only progress up to step 2. In other words, the "battle development gimmick performance" that progresses only up to step 2 or step 3 functions as a so-called fake performance. Note that after progressing to step 2 or step 3, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner that suggests a loss, and the "branch performance" ends.

FIGS. 32(A) to 32(H) are diagrams showing how the "story development gimmick effect" is performed. The "story development gimmick production" that is performed when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "story jackpot variation" or "story loss variation" is composed of 5 steps from step 1 to step 5, step 1 → step 2 → step 3 The performance progresses in the order of →Step 4 →Step 5. In the "story development gimmick performance" of step 1, as shown in FIG. 32(A), a swinging motion is performed in which the underboard movable body 56k swings up and down. This swinging motion of the under-panel movable body 56k suggests that the under-panel movable body 56k may appear on the display section 50a. In other words, the swinging motion of the under-board movable body 56k functions as an effect that encourages the appearance of the under-board movable body 56k.

In addition, in the "story development gimmick production" of step 2, as shown in FIG. An effect image G14a is displayed on the display section 50a around the . Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 32(C), with the lower panel movable body 56k appearing, the right panel movable body 57Rk swings from side to side. This swinging motion of the board right movable body 57Rk suggests that the board right movable body 57Rk may appear on the display section 50a. In other words, the shaking motion of the board right movable body 57Rk functions as an effect that encourages the appearance of the board right movable body 57Rk.

In addition, in the "story development gimmick production" of step 3, as shown in FIG. An effect image G14b is displayed on the display section 50a around the . Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 32(E), with the lower panel movable body 56k and the panel right movable body 57Rk appearing, the upper panel movable body 55k performs a swinging motion in which it swings up and down. This swinging motion of the on-board movable body 55k suggests that the on-board movable body 55k may appear on the display section 50a. In other words, the swinging motion of the movable body 55k on the board functions as an effect that encourages the appearance of the movable body 55k on the board.

In addition, in the "story development gimmick production" of step 4, as shown in FIG. An effect image G14c is displayed on the display section 50a around the . After that, from the state in which all of the lower panel movable body 56k, the panel right movable body 57Rk, and the panel upper movable body 55k have appeared, as shown in FIG. 32(G), the panel lower movable body 56k, the panel right movable body 57Rk All of the on-board movable bodies 55k return to their standby positions. At this time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 move to the lower central part of the display section 50a.

In addition, in the "story development gimmick production" of step 5, as shown in FIG. 32(H), the board left movable body 57Lk, the board right movable body 57Rk, and the on-board movable body 55k appear on the display section 50a, and The effect image G14d is displayed on the display section 50a around the board left movable body 57Lk, the board right movable body 57Rk, and the on-board movable body 55k that have appeared. The appearance of the board left movable body 57Lk, the board right movable body 57Rk, and the on-board movable body 55k, and the display of the effect image G14d suggest that the game will develop into a "story reach". Although the details will be described later, in the "story development gimmick performance", a light emitting performance by the top board lamp 55SL, bottom board lamp 56SL, board left lamp 57LSL, and board right lamp 57RSL is also performed in parallel.

On the other hand, the "story development gimmick production" that is performed when the special drawing 1 variation pattern is "branch A loss variation" or "branch B loss variation" does not progress to step 5, but only progresses to step 2 or step 3. . In the ``branching effect'' in the special figure variation effect of ``branch A loss variation,'' a ``story development gimmick effect'' that only progresses to step 3 is performed, and the ``branch effect'' in the special figure variation effect of ``branch B loss variation.'' Then, a "story development gimmick production" will be performed that will only progress up to Step 2. In other words, the "story development gimmick effect" that only progresses to step 2 or step 3 functions as a so-called false effect. Note that after progressing to step 2 or step 3, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner that suggests a loss, and the "branch performance" ends.

When the special figure 1 variation pattern is "branch A loss variation" or "branch B loss variation", the production control microcomputer 121 uses the false production selection table shown in FIG. It is possible to choose whether to execute the ``story development gimmick production'' or a fake production of the ``story development gimmick production''. In the false production selection table, the selection ratio of the false production of "battle development gimmick production" and the false production of "story development gimmick production" differs depending on the special figure 1 variation pattern. Specifically, when the special map 1 variation pattern is "branch A loss variation", the "battle development gimmick production" up to step 3 is 70%, and the "story development gimmick production" up to step 3 is 30%. Selected by percentage. In addition, if the special drawing 1 variation pattern is "branch B loss variation", the "battle development gimmick production" up to step 2 is selected at a rate of 80%, and the "story development gimmick production" up to step 2 is selected at a rate of 20%. be done. Note that the selection ratio indicated by the false effect selection table shown in FIG. 33 can be changed as appropriate.

Next, with reference to FIG. 34(A), the mode and duration of the performance performed in the "battle development gimmick performance" will be explained. When executing the "battle development gimmick performance", the performance control microcomputer 121 operates the above-board movable body 55k, the below-board movable body 56k, the left-hand side movable body 57Lk, and the right-hand side movable body 57Rk, as well as the on-board lamp 55SL and the board right movable body 57Rk. It is possible to display the lower lamp 56SL, the panel left lamp 57LSL, the panel right lamp 57RSL, and the display section 50a in parallel. In the first embodiment, in the state before the "battle development gimmick performance" is performed, the upper board movable body 55k, the lower board movable body 56k, the left board movable body 57Lk, and the right board movable body 57Rk are held in a standby state. , the panel top lamp 55SL, the panel bottom lamp 56SL, the panel left lamp 57LSL, and the panel right lamp 57RSL are turned off.

FIG. 34(A) is a time chart of the "battle development gimmick performance" which progresses to step 4. When the "battle development gimmick performance" of step 1 starts, the under-board lamp 56SL flashes in white, and the under-board movable body image G10 is normally blinked on the display section 50a. At this time, the panel top movable body 55k, the panel bottom movable body 56k, the panel left movable body 57Lk, and the panel right movable body 57Rk are in the standby position, and the panel top lamp 55SL, panel left lamp 57LSL, and panel right lamp 57RSL are turned off. are doing. Then, after 3000 ms has elapsed, the under-panel movable body image G10 changes to a high-speed blinking display. After 1000 ms have elapsed, the under-board movable body image G10 is erased, the "battle development gimmick performance" of step 1 is completed, and the process proceeds to the "battle development gimmick performance" of step 2.

When the "battle development gimmick performance" of step 2 starts, the under-board movable body 56k appears and the under-board lamp 56SL lights up in red. When 1500 ms has elapsed, the lower panel movable body 56k retreats and returns to the standby position, the panel right lamp 57RSL blinks in white, and the display section 50a displays a normal blinking display of the panel right movable body image G11. . At this time, the under-panel lamp 56SL continues to be lit in red. After 3000 ms have passed, the panel right movable body image G11 changes to a high-speed blinking display. After 1000 ms have elapsed, the board right movable body image G11 is erased, the "battle development gimmick performance" in step 2 is completed, and the process proceeds to the "battle development gimmick performance" in step 3.

When the "battle development gimmick performance" in step 3 starts, the board right movable body 57Rk appears and the board right lamp 57RSL lights up in red. When 1500 ms has elapsed, the panel right movable body 57Rk retreats and returns to the standby position, the panel lamp 55SL flashes in white, and the display unit 50a displays a normal blinking display of the panel movable body image G12. . At this time, the under panel lamp 56SL and the right panel lamp 57RSL continue to be lit in red. After 5000 ms have passed, the on-board movable body image G12 changes to a high-speed blinking display. After 2000 ms have elapsed, the on-board movable body image G12 is erased, the "battle development gimmick performance" in step 3 is completed, and the process proceeds to the "battle development gimmick performance" in step 4.

When the "battle development gimmick performance" in step 4 starts, the on-board movable body 55k appears and the on-board lamp 55SL lights up in red. Then, when 2500 ms has elapsed, the on-board movable body 55k retreats and returns to the standby position, and the reach title image G13 is displayed on the display section 50a. At this time, the under panel lamp 56SL, the right panel lamp 57RSL, and the above panel lamp 55SL continue to be lit in red. After 4000 ms have elapsed, the lower panel lamp 56SL, the right panel lamp 57RSL, and the upper panel lamp 55SL are turned off, the reach title image G13 is erased, and the "battle development gimmick performance" in step 4 is completed.

In addition, in the "battle development gimmick performance" which progresses only up to step 2, in response to the completion of the "battle development gimmick performance" in step 2, the underboard lamp 56SL is turned off and the board right movable body image G11 is erased. In addition, in the "battle development gimmick production" that only progresses up to step 3, in response to the end of the "battle development gimmick production" in step 3, the lower board lamp 56SL and the board right lamp 57RSL are turned off, and the on-board movable body image G12 will be deleted.

Next, with reference to FIG. 34(B), the mode and duration of the performance performed in the "story development gimmick performance" will be explained. When executing the "story development gimmick production", the performance control microcomputer 121 operates the above-board movable body 55k, the below-board movable body 56k, the left-hand side movable body 57Lk, and the right-hand side movable body 57Rk, as well as the on-board lamp 55SL and the board right movable body 57Rk. It is possible to display the lower lamp 56SL, the panel left lamp 57LSL, the panel right lamp 57RSL, and the display section 50a in parallel. In the first embodiment, in the state before the "story development gimmick production" is performed, the board movable body 55k, the board bottom movable body 56k, the board left movable body 57Lk, and the board right movable body 57Rk are held in a standby state. , the panel top lamp 55SL, the panel bottom lamp 56SL, the panel left lamp 57LSL, and the panel right lamp 57RSL are turned off.

FIG. 34(B) is a time chart of the "story development gimmick production" which progresses to step 5. When the "story development gimmick performance" of step 1 starts, the under-board movable body 56k swings and the under-board lamp 56SL flashes in white. At this time, the panel top movable body 55k, the panel bottom movable body 56k, the panel left movable body 57Lk, and the panel right movable body 57Rk are in the standby position, and the panel top lamp 55SL, panel left lamp 57LSL, and panel right lamp 57RSL are turned off. are doing. Then, when 3000 ms has elapsed, the swinging operation of the under-panel movable body 56k is completed and an evacuation operation is performed to return to the standby state. After that, when 1000 ms has elapsed, the "story development gimmick performance" in step 1 ends, and the process proceeds to step 2, "story development gimmick performance."

When the "story development gimmick performance" of step 2 starts, the underboard movable body 56k appears, the underboard lamp 56SL flashes in red, and the effect image G14a is displayed on the display section 50a. When 1500 ms has elapsed, the right panel movable body 57Rk swings, and the right panel lamp 57RSL blinks in white. After 3000 ms have elapsed, the swinging operation of the panel right movable body 57Rk is completed, and an evacuation operation is performed to return to the standby state. After that, when 1000 ms has elapsed, the "story development gimmick performance" in step 2 ends, and the process proceeds to step 3, "story development gimmick performance."

When the "story development gimmick performance" in step 3 starts, the board right movable body 57Rk appears, the board right lamp 57RSL flashes in red, and the effect image G14b is additionally displayed on the display section 50a. When 1500 ms has elapsed, the on-board movable body 55k swings and the on-board lamp 55SL blinks in white. At this time, the under-panel lamp 56SL continues to blink in red. After 5000 ms have elapsed, the swinging operation of the movable body 55k on the panel ends and a retracting operation is performed to return to the standby state. After 2000 ms have elapsed, the "story development gimmick performance" in step 3 ends, and the process proceeds to step 4, "story development gimmick performance."

When the "story development gimmick performance" in step 4 starts, the on-board movable body 55k appears, the on-board lamp 55SL flashes in red, and the effect image G14c is additionally displayed on the display section 50a. At this time, the lower panel lamp 56SL and the right panel lamp 57RSL continue to blink in red. After 2500 ms have elapsed, the appearing upper panel movable body 55k, lower panel movable body 56k, and panel right movable body 57Rk return to their standby positions, and the effect images G14a, G14b, and G14c are erased. At this time, the lower panel lamp 56SL, the right panel lamp 57RSL, and the upper panel lamp 55SL continue to blink in red. After 1000 ms have elapsed, the "story development gimmick performance" in step 4 ends, and the process proceeds to step 5, "story development gimmick performance."

When the "story development gimmick production" of step 5 starts, the board movable body 55k, the board left movable body 57Lk, and the board right movable body 57Rk appear, the board left lamp 57LSL flashes in red, and an effect appears on the display section 50a. Image G14d is displayed. At this time, the lower panel lamp 56SL, the right panel lamp 57RSL, and the upper panel lamp 55SL continue to blink in red. After 3000ms have elapsed, the appearing panel movable body 55k, panel left movable body 57Lk, and panel right movable body 57Rk return to the standby position, and the panel bottom lamp 56SL, panel right lamp 57RSL, and panel top lamp 55SL Then, the board left lamp 57LSL is turned off, the effect image G14d is erased, and the "battle development gimmick performance" in step 5 is completed.

In addition, in the "story development gimmick production" which only progresses up to step 2, in response to the completion of the "story development gimmick production" in step 2, the under-board movable body 56k returns to the standby position, and the under-board lamp 56SL and The right panel lamp 57RSL is turned off and the effect image G14a is erased. In addition, in the "story development gimmick production" which only progresses up to step 3, in response to the end of the "story development gimmick production" in step 3, the lower panel movable body 56k and the panel right movable body 57Rk return to the standby position and , the lower panel lamp 56SL, the right panel lamp 57RSL, and the upper panel lamp 55SL are turned off, and the effect images G14a and G14b are erased.

Here, using FIGS. 35(A) to 35(C), the shaking motion of the lower board movable body 56k, the board right movable body 57Rk, and the above board movable body 55k performed in the "story development gimmick production" will be explained. . The production control microcomputer 121 controls the swinging motion of the lower board movable body 56k, the swinging motion of the board right movable body 57Rk, and the swinging motion of the onboard movable body 55k in different operation modes in the "story development gimmick production". It is possible to do so. In the first embodiment, the appearance distance from the standby state, the number of round trips, the time for maintaining the appearance state, and the time for maintaining the standby state are varied, but the moving speed, etc. may be varied.

FIG. 35(A) is a time chart of the swinging motion of the underboard movable body 56k in the "story development gimmick production". Here, the standby position of the under-panel movable body 56k is the first position, the position where the under-panel movable body 56k appears is the second position, and the position where the under-panel movable body 56k moves to the maximum during the swinging motion is the second position. This will be explained as the 3rd position. As shown in FIG. 35(A), the distance from the first position to the second position is 70 mm, and the distance from the first position to the third position is 35 mm. The swinging motion of the under-panel movable body 56k is performed three times in 3000 ms. Note that the under-board movable body 56k may move to the second position after the swinging operation is completed and returns to the first position.

FIG. 35(B) is a time chart of the shaking motion of the board right movable body 57Rk in the "story development gimmick production". Here, the standby position of the panel right movable body 57Rk is defined as the fourth position, the position where the panel right movable body 57Rk appears is defined as the fifth position, and the position where the panel right movable body 57Rk moves to the maximum during the swinging motion is defined as the fourth position. This will be explained as the 6th position. As shown in FIG. 35(B), the distance from the fourth position to the fifth position is 50 mm, and the distance from the fourth position to the sixth position is 20 mm. The swinging motion of the board right movable body 57Rk is performed five times within 3000 ms. Note that the board right movable body 57Rk may move to the fifth position after the swinging operation ends and returns to the fourth position.

FIG. 35(C) is a time chart of the shaking motion of the movable body 55k on the board in the "story development gimmick production". Here, the standby position of the movable body 55k on the panel is defined as the seventh position, the position where the movable body 55k appears is the eighth position, and the position where the movable body 55k on the panel moves to the maximum during the swinging motion is defined as the seventh position. This will be explained as the 9th position. As shown in FIG. 35(C), the distance from the seventh position to the eighth position is 70 mm, and the distance from the seventh position to the ninth position is 30 mm. The swinging motion of the movable body 55k on the board is performed three times in 5000 ms. Note that the on-board movable body 55k may move to the eighth position after the swinging operation is completed and returns to the seventh position.

Next, "Battle Reach" will be explained in detail. The production control microcomputer 121 controls the special figure 1 variation patterns to be "final battle jackpot variation", "final battle loss variation", "battle jackpot variation", "battle loss variation", "battle/story jackpot variation", and "battle/ In the special figure variation effect of ``Story Loss Variation'', it is possible to execute ``Battle Reach'' after the ``branch effect''. "Battle Reach" suggests the possibility that a jackpot game will be played or that the game will develop into "Final Battle Reach."

FIGS. 36(A) to 37(C) are diagrams showing how "battle reach" is performed. As shown in FIG. 35(A), in the "battle development gimmick performance" of step 4 in the "branch performance", when the reach title image G13 is displayed on the display unit 50a, a "battle reach" is performed.

In "Battle Reach", as shown in FIG. 36(B), an ally character image G20 and an enemy character image G21 are displayed on the display section 50a, and a moving image of a battle between an ally character and an enemy character is displayed. After that, when the special drawing 1 variation pattern is "final battle jackpot variation" or "final battle loss variation", as shown in FIG. "Battle Reach" will be held. Details of “Final Battle Reach” will be explained later. In addition, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "battle jackpot variation", as shown in FIG. , EZ3 stops and displays in a manner suggesting a jackpot (in this case, a double number of "5, 5, 5"). On the other hand, when the special map 1 variation pattern is "battle loss variation", "battle/story jackpot variation", or "battle/story loss variation", as shown in Figure 36(D), the ally character becomes the enemy character. The scene of defeat is displayed on the display section 50a, and a "resurrection development gimmick performance" is performed.

In the "resurrection development gimmick performance," as shown in FIG. 37(A), the top-board movable body 55k and the bottom-board movable body 56k shake up and down, and the left-board movable body 57Lk and the right-board movable body A shaking motion is performed in which 57Rk swings from side to side. Due to the swinging motion of the above-board movable body 55k, the below-board movable body 56k, the left-hand side movable body 57Lk, and the right-hand side movable body 57Rk, the above-board movable body 55k, the left-hand side movable body 57Lk, and the right-hand side movable body 57Rk are moved to the display section 50a. It is suggested that it may appear above. In other words, the shaking motion of the above-board movable body 55k, the below-board movable body 56k, the left-hand side movable body 57Lk, and the right-hand side movable body 57Rk causes the appearance of the above-board movable body 55k, the left-hand side movable body 57Lk, and the right-hand side movable body 57Rk. It functions as an inciting performance. After that, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "battle/story jackpot variation" or "battle/story loss variation", as shown in FIG. 37(B), the on-board movable body 55k, the board left movable body 57Lk The board right movable body 57Rk appears on the display section 50a, and the effect image G14d is displayed on the display section 50a around the board movable body 55k, the board left movable body 57Lk, and the board right movable body 57Rk. The display of this effect image G14d suggests that the game will develop into a "battle reach". Although the details will be described later, in the "resurrection development gimmick performance", a light emitting performance by the top board lamp 55SL, bottom board lamp 56SL, board left lamp 57LSL, and board right lamp 57RSL is also performed in parallel. In addition, in the first embodiment, in order to make it easier for players to understand that the development will develop into "Battle Reach", the effect image displayed in the "Resurrection Development Gimmick Production" and the "Story Development Gimmick Production" Although the effect image and the effect image G14d are the same, they may be different effect images.

On the other hand, after the shaking motion of the board movable body 55k, the board bottom movable body 56k, the board left movable body 57Lk, and the board right movable body 57Rk in the "revival development gimmick production", if the special drawing 1 fluctuation pattern is "battle loss fluctuation" In this case, as shown in FIG. 37C, the above-board movable body 55k, the below-board movable body 56k, the left-board movable body 57Lk, and the right-board movable body 57Rk do not appear on the display section 50a. In other words, the "resurrection and development gimmick performance" in which only the swinging motions of the upper board movable body 55k, the lower board movable body 56k, the board left movable body 57Lk, and the board right movable body 57Rk are performed functions as a so-called fake performance. In addition, after the swinging motion of the upper board movable body 55k, the lower board movable body 56k, the board left movable body 57Lk, and the board right movable body 57Rk, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop and display in a manner that suggests a loss. "Battle Reach" ends.

Next, with reference to FIG. 34(C), the manner and duration of the performance performed in the "resurrection and development gimmick performance" will be explained. The performance control microcomputer 121 operates the above-board movable body 55k, the below-board movable body 56k, the left-hand side movable body 57Lk, and the right-hand side movable body 57Rk, as well as the on-board lamp 55SL, the board right movable body 57Rk, and the like. It is possible to display the lower lamp 56SL, the panel left lamp 57LSL, the panel right lamp 57RSL, and the display section 50a in parallel. In the first embodiment, in the state before the "revival development gimmick performance" is performed, the upper board movable body 55k, the lower board movable body 56k, the left board movable body 57Lk, and the right board movable body 57Rk are held in a standby state. , the panel top lamp 55SL, the panel bottom lamp 56SL, the panel left lamp 57LSL, and the panel right lamp 57RSL are turned off.

FIG. 34(C) is a time chart of the "resurrection and development gimmick performance." When the "resurrection development gimmick performance" starts, the upper panel movable body 55k, the lower panel movable body 56k, the left panel movable body 57Lk, and the right panel movable body 57Rk perform a swinging motion, and the upper panel lamp 55SL, the lower panel lamp 56SL, The panel left lamp 57LSL and the panel right lamp 57RSL flash in white. Then, after 3000 ms have elapsed, the panel movable body 55k, the panel left movable body 57Lk, and the panel right movable body 57Rk appear, and the panel top lamp 55SL, panel bottom lamp 56SL, panel left lamp 57LSL, and panel right lamp 57RSL turn red. It blinks, and the effect image G14d is displayed on the display section 50a. At this time, the under-panel movable body 56k does not appear, but the under-panel lamp 56SL is blinking in red. After 2500 ms have passed, the "resurrection and development gimmick performance" ends. In the first embodiment, the on-board movable body 55k, the board left movable body 57Lk, and the board right movable body 57Rk appear at the same timing. The timing at which the movable body 57Lk and the board right movable body 57Rk appear may be shifted. In addition, in the "resurrection development gimmick performance" where only the shaking motion of the board movable body 55k, the board bottom movable body 56k, the board left movable body 57Lk, and the board right movable body 57Rk is performed, the "revival development gimmick performance" starts. When 3000ms have passed, the panel top movable body 55k, the panel bottom movable body 56k, the panel left movable body 57Lk, and the panel right movable body 57Rk return to the standby position, and the panel top lamp 55SL, the bottom panel lamp 56SL, and the panel left Lamp 57LSL and panel right lamp 57RSL go out.

Here, using FIG. 35 (D-1) to FIG. 35 (D-4), we will explain the lower panel movable body 56k, the board right movable body 57Rk, the upper panel movable body 55k, and the board The swinging motion of the left movable body 57Lk will be explained. The performance control microcomputer 121 operates in a manner different from the shaking motion of the lower board movable body 56k, the board right movable body 57Rk, and the above board movable body 55k performed in the "story development gimmick performance" in the "revival development gimmick performance", It is possible to perform a swinging motion of the lower panel movable body 56k, the panel right movable body 57Rk, and the upper panel movable body 55k. In the first embodiment, the "resurrection development gimmick performance" and the "story development gimmick performance" are different from each other in the appearance distance from the standby state, the number of round trips, the time to maintain the appearance state, and the time to maintain the standby state. However, the moving speed etc. may be made different. In addition, in the first embodiment, in the "revival development gimmick performance", the swinging motions of the lower panel movable body 56k, the panel right movable body 57Rk, the upper panel movable body 55k, and the panel left movable body 57Lk are performed in synchronization. However, it is not necessary to synchronize.

FIG. 35 (D-1) is a time chart of the swinging motion of the lower panel movable body 56k in the "resurrection and development gimmick performance". Here, explanation will be made using the first to third positions described above. As shown in Figure 35 (D-1), the distance from the first position to the second position is 70 mm, which is the same as the distance during the "story development gimmick production", but the distance from the first position to the third position is 70 mm. The distance is 40mm, which is different from the distance during the "story development gimmick production". The swinging motion of the under-panel movable body 56k is performed three times in 3000 ms. In addition, after the underboard movable body 56k completes the swinging operation and returns to the first position, it does not move to the second position.

FIG. 35 (D-2) is a time chart of the swinging motion of the board right movable body 57Rk in the "revival development gimmick performance". Here, the explanation will be made using the above-mentioned fourth to sixth positions. As shown in Figure 35 (D-2), the distance from the fourth position to the fifth position is 50 mm, which is the same as the distance during the "story development gimmick production", but the distance from the fourth position to the sixth position is 50 mm. The distance is 30mm, which is different from the distance during the "story development gimmick production". The swinging motion of the board right movable body 57Rk is performed three times within 3000 ms, which is different from the number of times of reciprocation during the "story development gimmick production". Note that the board right movable body 57Rk may move to the fifth position after the swinging operation is completed and returns to the fourth position.

FIG. 35 (D-3) is a time chart of the swinging motion of the movable body 55k on the board in the "resurrection and development gimmick performance". Here, the explanation will be made using the aforementioned seventh to ninth positions. As shown in Figure 35 (D-3), the distance from the 7th position to the 8th position is 50 mm, which is the same as the distance during the "story development gimmick production", but the distance from the 7th position to the 9th position is 50 mm. The distance is 35mm, which is different from the distance during the "story development gimmick production". The swinging motion of the movable body 55k on the board is performed three times in 3000 ms. Note that the on-board movable body 55k may move to the eighth position after the swinging operation ends and returns to the seventh position.

FIG. 35 (D-4) is a time chart of the swinging motion of the board left movable body 57Lk in the "revival development gimmick performance". Here, the standby position of the left panel movable body 57Lk is referred to as the 10th position, the position where the left panel movable body 57Lk appears is the 11th position, and the position where the left panel movable body 57Lk moves to the maximum during the swinging motion is the 11th position. This will be explained as 12 positions. The distance from the 10th position to the 11th position is 50 mm, and the distance from the 10th position to the 12th position is 30 mm. The swinging motion of the board left movable body 57Lk is performed back and forth three times within 3000 ms. Note that the board left movable body 57Lk may move to the 11th position after the swinging operation ends and returns to the 10th position.

Next, "Final Battle Reach" will be specifically explained. The production control microcomputer 121 can execute the "final battle reach" after the "battle reach" in the special pattern variation production in which the special pattern 1 variation pattern is "final battle jackpot variation" or "final battle loss variation". In "Final Battle Reach", the possibility of a jackpot game being played is suggested.

FIGS. 38(A) to 38(C) are diagrams showing how the "final battle reach" is performed. When the strong enemy character image G22 is displayed on the display unit 50a in "Battle Reach" (see FIG. 36(E)), "Final Battle Reach" is performed.

In "Final Battle Reach", as shown in FIG. 38(A), an ally character image G20 and a strong enemy character image G22 are displayed on the display section 50a, and a moving image of a battle between an ally character and a strong enemy character is displayed. After that, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "final battle jackpot variation", as shown in FIG. 38(B), a scene in which an ally character wins against a strong enemy character is displayed on the display section 50a, and the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 stop and display in a manner suggesting a jackpot (in this case, a double number of "5, 5, 5"). On the other hand, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "final battle loss variation", as shown in FIG. EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner that suggests a loss (here, a reach loss of "5, 6, 5").

Next, "story reach" will be explained in detail. The production control microcomputer 121 can execute "Story Reach" after "Battle Reach" in special figure variation performances where the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "Battle/Story Jackpot Variation" or "Battle/Story Loss Variation". Yes, in the special figure variation performance where the special figure 1 variation pattern is ``story jackpot variation'' and ``story loss variation,'' it is possible to execute ``story reach'' after the ``branching effect.'' "Story Reach" suggests the possibility of a jackpot game.

FIGS. 39(A) to 39(C) are diagrams showing how "story reach" is performed. When the "story development gimmick performance" in step 5 is performed in the "branching performance" (see Figure 32 (H)), or in the "battle reach", the on-board movable body 55k, the board left movable body 57Lk, and the board right movable body When the "revival development gimmick effect" in which 57Rk appears on the display section 50a is performed (see FIG. 37(B)), the "story reach" is performed.

In "Story Reach", as shown in FIG. 39(A), an ally character image G20, a heroine character image G23, and a story title image G24 are displayed on the display section 50a, and a video of the encounter between the ally character and the heroine character is displayed. Is displayed. After that, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "story jackpot variation", the scene where the ally character and the heroine character meet is displayed on the display section 50a, and as shown in FIG. 39(B), the effect pattern EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner that suggests a jackpot (in this case, the doubles of "5, 5, 5"). On the other hand, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "story loss variation", a scene where the ally character and the heroine character cannot meet is displayed on the display section 50a, and as shown in FIG. 39(C), the production pattern EZ1 , EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner that suggests a loss (in this case, a reach loss of "5, 6, 5").

Here, the story title image G24 displayed on the display section 50a at the start of "Story Reach" will be explained. As mentioned above, the "story reach" is performed after the "story development gimmick performance" or the "resurrection development gimmick performance." In the "story development gimmick performance" and the "resurrection development gimmick performance", a board left movable body 57Lk provided with a logo lens body 57Lkl imitating the word "story" appears on the display section 50a. On the other hand, the story title image G24 also includes a character image of "Story". In other words, after the appearance of the logo lens body 57Lkl imitating the characters of "Story," the character image of "Story" will be displayed. It is easy to imagine that this will be associated with "Reach" and develop into "Story Reach" with the appearance of the movable body 57Lk on the left side of the board.

<Consideration of the first embodiment>
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the first embodiment will be considered. First, the probability that a jackpot game will be played after the board right movable body 57Rk and the board movable body 55k appear in order, and the probability that a jackpot game will be played after the board right movable body 57Rk and the board movable body 55k appear simultaneously or almost simultaneously. We will consider the relationship between the probability that When the board right movable body 57Rk and the board movable body 55k appear in order, there are times when the game develops into a "battle reach" and a time when it develops into a "story reach". On the other hand, if the board-right movable body 57Rk and the board-side movable body 55k appear at the same time or approximately at the same time, it will definitely develop into a "story reach" afterwards. In other words, since "Story Reach" has a higher possibility of a jackpot game than "Battle Reach", when the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k appear in order, and when the board right movable body 57Rk and the board It can be said that the probability of a jackpot game being played differs depending on when the upper movable bodies 55k appear at the same time or approximately at the same time. In the first embodiment, when the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k appear at the same time or approximately at the same time, the jackpot game is more likely to occur when the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k appear at the same time or approximately at the same time. There is a high probability that it will be done.

Next, the appearance of the board left movable body 57Lk when the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k appear in order, and the appearance of the board left movable body 57Lk when the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k appear simultaneously or almost simultaneously. The relationship between this and the appearance of the left movable body 57Lk will be considered. When the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k appear in order, there are times when the board left movable body 57Lk appears and times when it does not appear. On the other hand, when the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k appear simultaneously or substantially simultaneously, the board left movable body 57Lk always appears. In other words, when the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k appear in order, and when the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k appear at the same time or almost simultaneously, the board left movable body 57Lk It can be said that the probabilities of appearance are different from each other. In the first embodiment, the case where the board right movable body 57Rk and the board movable body 55k appear at the same time or substantially the same time is better than the case where the board right movable body 57Rk and the board movable body 55k appear in order. There is a high probability that the left movable body 57Lk will appear.

Next, the relationship between the appearance of the board left movable body 57Lk provided with the logo lens body 57Lkl and the jackpot game will be considered. When the board left movable body 57Lk appears in the "branching effect", it develops into a "story reach". On the other hand, if the board left movable body 57Lk does not appear during the "branching effect", there are times when it will develop into "Battle Reach" and other times when it will not develop into "Battle Reach" or "Story Reach". . In other words, since there is a higher possibility that a jackpot game will be played in "Story Reach" than in "Battle Reach", when the board left movable body 57Lk where the logo lens body 57Lkl is installed appears and when it does not appear, It can be said that the probabilities of playing a jackpot game are different from each other. In the first embodiment, the probability that a jackpot game will be played is higher when the board left movable body 57Lk appears than when it does not appear.

Next, the relationship between the appearance of the board left movable body 57Lk and the development of "Story Reach" will be considered. When the board left movable body 57Lk appears in the "branching effect", it always develops into a "story reach". On the other hand, in the case where the board left movable body 57Lk does not appear in the "branching performance", after the game develops into "Battle Reach", it may or may not develop into "Story Reach". In other words, it can be said that the probability of developing into a "story reach" is different depending on the case where the board left movable body 57Lk appears and the case where the board left movable body 57Lk does not appear. In the first embodiment, when the board left movable body 57Lk appears than when the board left movable body 57Lk does not appear, the probability of developing into a "story reach" is higher (the probability of developing into a "story reach" is higher). easy).

Next, we will discuss the probability that a jackpot game will be played when the on-board movable body 55k appears in the appearing state of the board right movable body 57Rk, and the probability that a jackpot will be played when the on-board movable body 55k appears in the standby state of the board right movable body 57Rk. Let us consider the relationship between the probability that a game will be played and the probability that a game will be played. When the on-board movable body 55k appears in the appearance state of the board-right movable body 57Rk in the "branching effect", the game always develops into a "story reach" afterwards. On the other hand, when the board movable body 55k appears in the standby state of the board right movable body 57Rk in the "branching effect", after it develops into "Battle Reach", it may or may not develop into "Story Reach". There is. In other words, since there is a higher possibility of a jackpot game being played in "Story Reach" than in "Battle Reach", if the on-board movable body 55k appears in the appearance state of the board-right movable body 57Rk, and when the board-right movable body 57Rk appears, It can be said that the probability of a jackpot game being played is different depending on the case where the on-board movable body 55k appears in the standby state. In the first embodiment, when the on-board movable body 55k appears in the appearance state of the board right movable body 57Rk than when the on-board movable body 55k appears in the standby state of the board right movable body 57Rk, the jackpot game There is a high probability that this will occur.

Next, the relationship between the appearance of the movable body 55k on the board and the jackpot game will be considered. When the movable body 55k on the board appears in the "branching performance", the game develops into a "battle reach" or a "story reach". On the other hand, if the movable body 55k on the board does not appear in the "branching effect" (in the case of a false effect), neither the "battle reach" nor the "story reach" develops, resulting in a loss. In other words, since there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played in "Battle Reach" and "Story Reach", the probability that a jackpot game will be played when the movable body 55k on the board appears and when it does not appear is mutually different. You can say it's different. In the first embodiment, the probability that a jackpot game will be played is higher when the on-board movable body 55k appears than when it does not appear.

Next, the probability that the on-board movable body 55k appears after the swinging motion of the on-board movable body 55k is performed, and the probability that the on-board movable body 55k appears after the on-board movable body image G12 is displayed. , consider the relationship between . After the swinging motion of the movable body 55k on the board is performed in the "branching performance", the movable body 55k on the board will appear with a probability of about 73%. On the other hand, after the on-board movable body image G12 is displayed in the "branch effect", the on-board movable body 55k appears with a probability of about 69% (see FIGS. 27 and 33). In other words, it can be said that the probability that the on-board movable body 55k appears is different between when the on-board movable body 55k swings and when the on-board movable body image G12 is displayed. In the first embodiment, the probability that the on-board movable body 55k appears is higher when the on-board movable body 55k is shaken than when the on-board movable body image G12 is displayed.

Next, the probability that both the board right movable body 57Rk and the board movable body 55k will appear after one of the board right movable bodies 57Rk and the board movable body 55k is performed, and the board right movable bodies 57Rk and The relationship between this and the probability that both the board right movable body 57Rk and the board movable body 55k will appear after both of the board movable bodies 55k have been performed will be considered. After the swinging motion of one of the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k is performed, both the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k will appear with a probability of about 73%. On the other hand, after both the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k have been shaken, both the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k will appear with approximately 70% probability (Fig. 27, see Figure 33). In other words, when one of the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k swings, and when both the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k swing, the board It can be said that the probabilities that both the right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k appear are different from each other. In the first embodiment, when the swinging motion of one of the panel right movable body 57Rk and the panel movable body 55k is performed, rather than when the swinging motion of both the panel right movable body 57Rk and the panel movable body 55k is performed. In this case, the probability that both the board-right movable body 57Rk and the board-side movable body 55k will appear is higher.

Next, the probability that a jackpot game will be played when both the board right movable body 57Rk and the board movable body 55k appear after the shaking motion of one of the board right movable body 57Rk and the board movable body 55k is performed. , the probability that a jackpot game will be played when both the board right movable body 57Rk and the board movable body 55k appear after the swinging motion of both the board right movable body 57Rk and the board movable body 55k, Consider relationships. If both the board right movable body 57Rk and the board movable body 55k appear after the shaking motion of one of the board right movable body 57Rk and the board movable body 55k, there is a probability of about 75% for a jackpot game. will be held. On the other hand, if both the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k appear after the shaking motion of both the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k, there is a probability of about 86%. A jackpot game is played (see FIG. 27). In other words, there are two cases in which both the right panel movable body 57Rk and the panel movable body 55k appear after one of the panel right movable body 57Rk and the panel movable body 55k appear, and the other where the panel right movable body 57Rk and the panel It can be said that the probability of a jackpot game being played is different depending on the case where both the board right movable body 57Rk and the board movable body 55k appear after the swinging motion of both the upper movable bodies 55k is performed. In the first embodiment, the right side of the board is lower than the case where both the right side movable body 57Rk and the movable body 55k appear after one of the right side movable body 57Rk and the movable body 55k appear. When both the board right movable body 57Rk and the board movable body 55k appear after the swinging motions of both the movable body 57Rk and the board movable body 55k are performed, the probability of a jackpot game being played is higher.

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

(1) There are times when the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k appear in order, and there are times when the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k appear simultaneously or almost simultaneously. It is possible to change the performance using the 57Rk and the movable body 55k on the board, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(2) The probability of a jackpot game being played is when the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k appear in order, and when the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k appear simultaneously or almost simultaneously. Since they are different, it is possible to draw attention to the movements of the board right movable body 57Rk and the board movable body 55k, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(3) When the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k appear in order, when the board left movable body 57Lk appears, and when the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k appear at the same time or almost simultaneously Since there are times when the board left movable body 57Lk appears, it is possible to change the performance using the board right movable body 57Rk, the board movable body 55k, and the board left movable body 57Lk, increasing the interest of the game. Is possible.

(4) When the board left movable body 57Lk appears with the appearance of the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k, and when the board left movable body 57Lk appears with the appearance of the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k. Since the probability that a jackpot game will be played is different depending on when there is no jackpot game, it is possible to draw attention to the movement of the board left movable body 57Lk, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(5) When the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k appear in order, and when the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k appear simultaneously or almost simultaneously, the board left movable body 57Lk Since the probabilities of appearance are different, the movement of the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k can suggest the appearance of the board left movable body 57Lk, making it possible to increase the interest of the game.

(6) When developing into “Story Reach” after “branching effect” or “battle reach”, board left movable body 57Lk may appear in “branching effect” or “battle reach”, so board left movable body The appearance of 57Lk can suggest the development of "story reach" and can increase the interest of the game.

(7) The movable body 57Lk on the left side of the board that appears when it develops into "Story Reach" is provided with a logo lens body 57Lkl that imitates the word "Story", making it easier to understand the development into "Story Reach". It is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(8) In the "branching effect", the probability of developing into a "story reach" is different depending on when the board left movable body 57Lk appears and when it does not appear, so draw attention to the movement of the board left movable body 57Lk. It is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(9) When the panel left movable body 57Lk does not appear, and the panel bottom movable body 56k, panel right movable body 57Rk, and panel top movable body 55k appear, and when the panel bottom movable body 56k does not appear and the panel right There are times when the movable body 57Rk, the movable body on the board 55k, and the left movable body 57Lk of the panel appear. It is possible to change the performance that has been played, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(10) When the lower panel movable body 56k, the panel right movable body 57Rk, and the upper panel movable body 55k appear without the board left movable body 57Lk; Since the probability of a jackpot game being played differs depending on when the movable body 57Rk, the above-board movable body 55k, and the board left movable body 57Lk appear, it is possible to draw attention to the movement of the board left movable body 57Lk or the bottom movable body 56k. It is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(11) Since there are times when the on-board movable body 55k appears when the board-right movable body 57Rk appears, and times when the on-board movable body 55k appears when the board-right movable body 57Rk is in a standby state, the board-right movable body 55k appears. It is possible to change the performance using the body 57Rk and the movable body 55k on the board, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(12) Probability that a jackpot game will be played when the on-board movable body 55k appears in the appearance state of the board right movable body 57Rk and when the on-board movable body 55k appears in the standby state of the board right movable body 57Rk Since the movement of the board right movable body 57Rk is different, attention can be drawn to the movement of the board right movable body 57Rk, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(13) After the board right movable body 57Rk appears in the "branching effect", the display contents of the board right lamp 57RSL are different depending on when the board right movable body 57Rk appears and in the standby state. The state of the board right movable body 57Rk can be suggested by the display contents, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(14) In the "battle development gimmick production", there is a stirring production in which the board right movable body image G11 is displayed, which suggests that the board right movable body 57Rk may appear, and the board movable body 55k appears. Since an inciting effect in which the on-board movable body image G12 indicating that there is a possibility is displayed may be performed, by displaying the board right movable body image G11 or displaying the on-board movable body image G12, It is possible to give a feeling of anticipation for the appearance of the board right movable body 57Rk or the board movable body 55k, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(15) In the "story development gimmick production", there is a stirring effect in which the board right movable body 57Rk shakes, suggesting that the board right movable body 57Rk may appear, and the board movable body 55k appears. Since a stirring effect in which a shaking motion of the movable body 55k on the board indicating that there is a possibility is performed, a shaking motion of the movable body 57Rk on the board right or a shaking motion of the movable body 55k on the board may cause It is possible to give a feeling of anticipation for the appearance of the board right movable body 57Rk or the board movable body 55k, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(16) In the "battle development gimmick production", there is a stirring production in which the board right movable body image G11 is displayed, which suggests that the board right movable body 57Rk may appear, and the board movable body 55k appears. Since the presentation time is different from the inciting effect in which the on-board movable object image G12 that suggests that there is a possibility is displayed, the inciting effect that incites the appearance of the board-right movable object 57Rk and the on-board movable object 55k is changed. It is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(17) In the "story development gimmick production", there is a stirring effect in which the board right movable body 57Rk shakes, suggesting that the board right movable body 57Rk may appear, and the board movable body 55k appears. Since the duration of the agitating effect is different from the shaking motion of the movable body 55k on the board suggesting that there is a possibility, the agitating effect that agitates the appearance of the movable body 57Rk on the right side of the board and the movable body 55k on the board will change. It is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(18) In the "battle development gimmick production", when the on-board movable body 55k appears after the on-board movable body image G12 suggesting that the on-board movable body 55k may appear is displayed. Since the probability of playing a jackpot game is different depending on whether the jackpot appears or when the jackpot does not appear, attention can be drawn to the movement of the movable body 55k on the board, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(19) In the "story development gimmick production", when the movable body 55k on the board appears after the shaking motion of the movable body 55k on the board, which suggests that the movable body 55k on the board may appear, is performed. Since the probability of playing a jackpot game is different depending on whether the jackpot appears or when the jackpot does not appear, attention can be drawn to the movement of the movable body 55k on the board, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(20) In the "battle development gimmick production", the movable body 55k on the board appears rather than the inciting production in which the board right movable body image G11 is displayed, which suggests that the board right movable body 57Rk may appear. The inciting effect in which the on-board movable body image G12 indicating that there is a possibility of the appearance of the on-board movable body image G12 takes longer, so it is possible to gradually increase expectations for the appearance of the on-board movable body 55k. , it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(21) In the "story development gimmick production", the movable body 55k on the board appears rather than the stirring performance in which the right movable body 57Rk shakes, which suggests that the movable body 57Rk on the right side of the board may appear. Since the stirring effect in which the movable body 55k on the board shakes to suggest the possibility of the appearance of the movable body 55k on the board takes longer, it is possible to gradually increase expectations for the appearance of the movable body 55k on the board. , it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(22) In the "Battle development gimmick performance" or "Story development gimmick performance", the time from the appearance of the bottom movable body 56k until the appearance of the board right movable body 57Rk, and the time when the board right movable body 57Rk appears. Since the time from the time to the appearance of the on-board movable body 55k is different, it is possible to change the appearance of the under-the-board movable body 56k, the right-hand side movable body 57Rk, and the on-board movable body 55k, which increases the interest of the game. It is possible to increase the

(23) In the "battle development gimmick production" or "story development gimmick production", the board right movable body 57Rk appears longer than the time from the appearance of the board bottom movable body 56k until the board right movable body 57Rk appears. Since the time from when the movable body 55k appears until the movable body 55k appears on the board is longer, expectations for the appearance of the movable body 55k on the board can be gradually increased, and the interest in the game can be increased.

(24) As an inciting effect that suggests that the bottom movable body 56k, the right side movable body 57Rk, or the on-board movable body 55k may appear, the bottom movable body 56k, the right side movable body 57Rk, or the top movable body 55k may appear. There are times when the body 55k swings and times when the under-board movable body image G10, the right-side movable body image G11, or the on-board movable body image G12 are displayed. It is possible to change the excitement effect that stimulates the appearance of the right movable body 57Rk or the on-board movable body 55k, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(25) As an inciting effect suggesting that the movable body 55k on the board may appear, the shaking motion of the movable body 55k on the board was performed and the image G12 of the movable body on the board was displayed. Since the probability that the on-board movable body 55k will appear differs depending on the time, the possibility of the appearance of the on-board movable body 55k can be suggested by the shaking motion of the on-board movable body 55k or the display of the on-board movable body image G12. , it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(26) When one of the shaking motion of the board right movable body 57Rk and the shaking motion of the board movable body 55k is performed as a stirring effect in which the board right movable body 57Rk and the board movable body 55k may appear; There are times when both the swinging motion of the board right movable body 57Rk and the swinging motion of the board movable body 55k are performed, so the agitation effect that incites the appearance of the board right movable body 57Rk and the board movable body 55k is changed. It is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(27) As an inciting effect in which the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k may appear, when one of the shaking motion of the board right movable body 57Rk and the shaking motion of the on-board movable body 55k is performed. , the probability that the right side movable body 57Rk, the on-board movable body 55k, and the left side movable body 57Lk will appear is as follows: Therefore, depending on the content of the shaking motion of the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k, it is possible to suggest the possibility of the appearance of the board right movable body 57Rk, the on-board movable body 55k, and the board left movable body 57Lk, and the game It is possible to increase the interest of

(28) When one of the swinging motion of the board right movable body 57Rk and the swinging motion of the board movable body 55k is performed and the board right movable body 57Rk and the board movable body 55k appear, and the shaking of the board right movable body 57Rk. Since the probability of a jackpot game being played differs depending on when both the movement and the swinging motion of the board movable body 55k are performed and the board right movable body 57Rk and the board movable body 55k appear, the probability of a jackpot game being played is different. It is possible to draw attention to the movement of the movable body 55k on the board, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(29) In the "story development gimmick production", in the excitement production where the movable body 55k on the board may appear, the movable body 55k on the board shakes, and then the movable body 55k retreats. Therefore, it is possible to change the excitement effect in which the on-board movable body 55k may appear, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(30) In the "battle development gimmick production", in the excitement production where the on-board movable body 55k may appear, the on-board movable body image G12 is displayed with normal blinking, and then the on-board movable body image G12 flashes at high speed. Since the display is performed, it is possible to change the excitement effect in which the on-board movable body 55k may appear, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(31) In the "story development gimmick production", the possibility that the board-right movable body 55k will appear is longer than the time for the evacuation operation of the board-right movable body 57Rk in the inciting performance where the board-right movable body 57Rk may appear. Since the time for the retracting operation of the movable body 55k on the board in a certain promotion performance is longer, the expectation for the appearance of the movable body 55k on the board can be gradually increased, and the interest of the game can be increased.

(32) In the "battle development gimmick production", the board-right movable body 55k may appear before the high-speed flashing display time of the board-right movable body image G11 in the excitement production in which the board-right movable body 57Rk may appear. Since the high-speed blinking display time of the movable body image G12 on the board in the exciting performance with a certain sexiness is longer, the expectation for the appearance of the movable body 55k on the board can be gradually increased, and the interest of the game can be increased. It is possible.

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

In the first embodiment, the performance unit 1U of the game board unit YU is provided with four movable bodies: a board top movable body 55k, a board bottom movable body 56k, a board left movable body 57Lk, and a board right movable body 57Rk. However, three or less movable bodies or five or more movable bodies may be provided.

In addition, in the first embodiment, four movable bodies, the above-board movable body 55k, the below-board movable body 56k, the board left movable body 57Lk, and the board right movable body 57Rk, are provided in the production unit 1U of the game board unit YU. However, it may be provided on the front frame 23m. In this case, it is preferable that the player cannot touch the board movable body 55k, the board bottom movable body 56k, the board left movable body 57Lk, and the board right movable body 57Rk.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the above-board movable body 55k, the below-board movable body 56k, the left-hand side movable body 57Lk, and the right-hand side movable body 57Rk move from the standby position to the appearance position. , it is sufficient to be able to recognize that the movable body is moving, and is not limited to movement from a position in a standby state to a position in an appearance state. For example, all or part of the panel top movable body 55k, the bottom panel movable body 56k, the panel left movable body 57Lk, and the panel right movable body 57Rk are configured to be rotatable around the rotation axis without moving the movable bodies. It may be rotated.

Further, in the first embodiment, the "battle development gimmick performance" is composed of four steps from step 1 to step 4, but it is not limited to four steps, as long as it is a plurality of steps. In addition, in the "Battle development gimmick production", the movable bodies are set to operate in the order of lower panel movable body 56k → board right movable body 57Rk → upper board movable body 55k, but it is configured to operate in a different order. Also good. For example, the movable bodies may operate in the order of the above-board movable body 55k, the right-hand side movable body 57Rk, and the below-board movable body 56k. In addition, in the "Battle development gimmick production", three movable bodies are set to move: the above-board movable body 55k, the below-board movable body 56k, and the right-hand side movable body 57Rk, but it is sufficient if multiple movable bodies operate. , but is not limited to these three movable bodies.

Further, in the first embodiment, the "story development gimmick performance" is composed of five steps from step 1 to step 5, but it is not limited to five steps and may be any number of steps. In addition, in the "story development gimmick production", the movable bodies are made to operate in the order of bottom movable body 56k → board right movable body 57Rk → board top movable body 55k → board left movable body 57Lk, but other orders You can also make it work with . In this case, it is preferable that the board left movable body 57Lk, in which the logo lens body 57Lkl is provided, operates last.For example, the top panel movable body 55k→the bottom movable body 56k→the right panel movable body 57Rk→the left panel movable body The movable bodies may be moved in the order of the body 57Lk. In addition, in the "story development gimmick production", four movable bodies are made to operate: the upper panel movable body 55k, the lower panel movable body 56k, the board left movable body 57Lk, and the board right movable body 57Rk, but multiple movable bodies As long as the body moves, it is not limited to these four movable bodies.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, in the "revival development gimmick performance", three movable bodies, the on-board movable body 55k, the board left movable body 57Lk, and the board right movable body 57Rk, operate simultaneously or almost simultaneously. , a plurality of movable bodies may operate, and the movable body is not limited to these three movable bodies. For example, the two movable bodies, the board left movable body 57Lk and the board right movable body 57Rk, may operate simultaneously or substantially simultaneously.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the characters of the logo lens body 57Lkl provided on the left movable body 57Lk of the board are the same as the characters of the story title image G24, but it would be better if the logo lens body 57Lkl could evoke "Story Reach". , the logo lens body 57Lkl may be changed. For example, a doll of an ally character may be provided on the left movable body 57Lk of the board, so that the ally character appears in "Story Reach".

In addition, in the first embodiment, when the lower board movable body 56k and the board right movable body 57Rk appear in the "story development gimmick production", the lower board lamp 56SL and the board right lamp 57RSL are displayed blinking in red, and the "battle development gimmick effect" is displayed. When the lower panel movable body 56k or the panel right movable body 57Rk is in a standby state in "Gimmick Production", the panel lower lamp 56SL and the panel right lamp 57RSL are lit in red, and the panel lower lamp 56SL and the panel right lamp 57RSL are displayed. Although the contents are different, the display contents of the lower panel lamp 56SL and the right panel lamp 57RSL may be the same. In this case, it is possible to reduce the number of light emitting patterns for causing the under panel lamp 56SL and the right panel lamp 57RSL to emit light.

In addition, in the first embodiment, in the "battle development gimmick production", the lower board movable body image G10 and the board right movable body image G11 are displayed for 4000 ms, the on board movable body image G12 is displayed for 7000 ms, and the lower board movable body image G11 is displayed for 4000 ms. The display time of the on-board movable body image G12 is longer than the display time of the movable body image G10 and the board right movable body image G11, but the display time of the on-board movable body image G12 is longer than the display time of the on-board movable body image G12. The display time of the movable body image G10 and the board right movable body image G11 may be made longer.

In addition, in the first embodiment, in the "story development gimmick production", the shaking motion of the lower board movable body 56k and the swinging motion of the board right movable body 57Rk are performed for 3000 ms, and the rocking motion of the upper board movable body 55k is performed for 5000 ms. The operating time of the swinging motion of the above-board movable body 55k is made longer than the operating time of the swinging motion of the lower-panel movable body 56k and the swinging motion of the right-hand panel movable body 57Rk. The operating time of the swinging motion of the lower panel movable body 56k and the swinging motion of the panel right movable body 57Rk may be longer than the operating time of the swinging motion of the movable body 55k.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the inciting effect (normal blinking and high-speed blinking) that incites the appearance of the on-board movable body 55k in the "battle development gimmick production" is performed for 7000 ms, and the on-board movable body 55k in the "story development gimmick production" is performed for 7000 ms. The inciting effect (shaking motion and evacuation motion) that incites the appearance of is performed for 7000ms, and the production time of the inciting effect that incites the appearance of the movable body 55k on the board in the "battle development gimmick production" and the "story development gimmick production" Although the performance time of the inciting performance that incites the appearance of the movable body 55k on the board is the same performance time, they may be different performance times. In this case, the duration of the inciting effect that incites the appearance of the movable body 55k on the board in the ``Story Development Gimmick Effect'', which has the potential to develop into ``Story Reach'', which has higher jackpot expectations than ``Battle Reach'', will be made longer. It is preferable to do so.

In addition, in the first embodiment, in the "battle development gimmick production", the board right movable body 57Rk appears 5500ms after the board bottom movable body 56k appears, and the board right movable body 57Rk appears 8500ms after the board right movable body 57Rk appears. The upper movable body 55k is made to appear, and the time from the appearance of the board right movable body 57Rk to the appearance of the board movable body 55k is longer than the time from the appearance of the board bottom movable body 56k to the appearance of the board right movable body 57Rk. However, the time from the appearance of the lower panel movable body 56k to the appearance of the panel right movable body 57Rk is longer than the time from the appearance of the panel right movable body 57Rk to the appearance of the on-board movable body 55k. It may be made longer.

In addition, in the first embodiment, in the "story development gimmick production", the board right movable body 57Rk appears 5500ms after the board bottom movable body 56k appears, and the board right movable body 57Rk appears 8500ms after the board right movable body 57Rk appears. The upper movable body 55k is made to appear, and the time from the appearance of the board right movable body 57Rk to the appearance of the board movable body 55k is longer than the time from the appearance of the board bottom movable body 56k to the appearance of the board right movable body 57Rk. However, the time from the appearance of the lower panel movable body 56k to the appearance of the panel right movable body 57Rk is longer than the time from the appearance of the panel right movable body 57Rk to the appearance of the on-board movable body 55k. It may be made longer.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the time from the appearance of the board-right movable body 57Rk in the "battle development gimmick performance" to the appearance of the board-right movable body 55k is set to 8500 ms, and the time from the appearance of the board-right movable body 57Rk in the "story development gimmick performance" is set to 8500 ms. The time from the appearance of the movable body 55k on the board to the appearance of the movable body 55k on the board is set to 8500ms, and the time from the appearance of the movable body 57Rk on the board right in the "battle development gimmick production" to the appearance of the movable body 55k on the board in the "story development gimmick production" is Although the time from the appearance of the board right movable body 57Rk to the appearance of the board movable body 55k is set to be the same time, it may be set to be a different time. In this case, the time from the appearance of the movable body 57Rk on the board right to the appearance of the movable body 55k on the board in the "story development gimmick production" which may develop into "story reach" with higher jackpot expectations than "battle reach" It is preferable to make it longer.

In addition, in the first embodiment, in the inciting effect that incites the appearance of the lower-board movable body 56k, the board-right movable body 57Rk, or the on-board movable body 55k in the "story development gimmick production", the lower-board movable body image G10, the board-right movable body Although the body image G11 or the on-board movable body image G12 are not displayed, the under-board movable body image G10, The board right movable body image G11 or the board movable body image G12 may be displayed.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the display of the lower board movable body image G10, the board right movable body image G11, and the on-board movable body image G12 in the "battle development gimmick production" is configured to be composed of normal blinking and high-speed blinking. However, it is sufficient that at least the display of the on-board movable object image G12 includes high-speed blinking, and the display of the under-board movable object image G10 and the right-board movable object image G11 consists of normal blinking only. You can do it like this.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the agitation effect that agitates the appearance of the lower board movable body 56k, the board right movable body 57Rk, and the onboard movable body 55k in the "story development gimmick performance" is composed of a shaking motion and a retreating motion. However, it is sufficient that at least the evacuation motion is included in the inciting effect that incites the appearance of the on-board movable body 55k, and as for the inciting effect that incites the appearance of the under-board movable body 56k and the right-board movable body 57Rk. , it may be made up of only a shaking motion.

In addition, in the first embodiment, when the board right movable body 57Rk and the board movable body 55k appear at the same time or approximately at the same time, the jackpot is more likely to be won than when the board right movable body 57Rk and the board movable body 55k appear in order. Although the probability of playing a game is made higher, the right side movable body 57Rk and the movable body 55k on the board appear in order compared to the case where the right movable body 57Rk and the movable body 55k on the board appear at the same time or almost simultaneously. The probability of a jackpot game being played may be higher when the time is higher.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the case where the board right movable body 57Rk and the board movable body 55k appear at the same time or substantially the same time is better than the case where the board right movable body 57Rk and the board movable body 55k appear in order. , the probability that the board left movable body 57Lk appears is higher, but the probability that the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 57Lk appear is higher than when the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k appear at the same time or approximately at the same time. The probability that the board left movable body 57Lk will appear may be higher when the bodies 55k appear in order.

Further, in the first embodiment, the probability of a jackpot game being played is higher when the board left movable body 57Lk provided with the logo lens body 57Lkl appears than when it does not appear. The probability of playing a jackpot game may be made higher when the board left movable body 57Lk does not appear than when it appears.

In addition, in the first embodiment, in the "branching effect", the probability of developing into a "story reach" is higher when the board left movable body 57Lk appears than when the board left movable body 57Lk does not appear. (Easy to develop into "Story Reach"), but the case where the board left movable object 57Lk does not appear is more likely to develop into "Story Reach" than the case where the board left movable object 57Lk appears. The probability may be increased.

In addition, in the first embodiment, in the "branch effect", the probability of a jackpot game being played is higher when the board left movable body 57Lk appears than when the board left movable body 57Lk does not appear. However, the probability of a jackpot game being played may be higher when the board left movable body 57Lk does not appear than when the board left movable body 57Lk appears.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the case where the on-board movable body 55k appears in the appearance state of the board right movable body 57Rk is better than the case where the on-board movable body 55k appears in the waiting state of the board right movable body 57Rk. Although the probability of a jackpot game being played is higher, the on-board movable body 55k appears in the waiting state of the board right movable body 57Rk than when the on-board movable body 55k appears in the appearance state of the board right movable body 57Rk. The probability that a jackpot game will be played may be made higher when the jackpot appears.

In addition, in the first embodiment, in the "branch effect", the probability of a jackpot game being played is higher when the movable body 55k on the board appears than when it does not appear. The probability of a jackpot game being played may be higher when the upper movable body 55k does not appear than when it appears.

In addition, in the first embodiment, in the "branching effect", when the on-board movable body 55k is shaken, the on-board movable body image G12 is displayed more easily than when the on-board movable body image G12 is displayed. 55k appears, but when the on-board movable body image G12 is displayed, the on-board movable body 55k appears more likely than when the on-board movable body image G12 is displayed. The probability that 55k will appear may be increased.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the swinging motion of one of the panel right movable body 57Rk and the panel movable body 55k is performed more than when both the panel right movable body 57Rk and the panel movable body 55k perform the swinging motion. The probability that both the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k will appear is higher when the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k are shaken. The probability that both the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k will appear is higher when both the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k are shaken. It may be made higher.

In addition, in the first embodiment, compared to the case where both the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k appear after one of the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k has been rocked, If both the board right movable body 57Rk and the board movable body 55k appear after the swinging motion of both the board right movable body 57Rk and the board movable body 55k, the probability of a jackpot game being played is higher. However, it is higher than when both the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k appear after the swinging motion of both the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k is performed. When both the board right movable body 57Rk and the board movable body 55k appear after one of the board right movable body 57Rk and the on-board movable body 55k appears, the probability of a jackpot game being played is higher. It may be made higher.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the "battle development gimmick performance", "story development gimmick performance", and "resurrection development gimmick performance" are performed based on the special pattern 1 variation pattern, but the special pattern 2 variation pattern A "battle development gimmick performance", a "story development gimmick performance", and a "resurrection development gimmick performance" may be performed based on the pattern, start winning command, opening command, etc.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the "battle development gimmick performance", "story development gimmick performance", and "resurrection development gimmick performance" are performed in the non-time saving state, but in the time saving state or jackpot game state, A "battle development gimmick performance," a "story development gimmick performance," and a "resurrection development gimmick performance" may be performed.

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 I have been disclosed up to the previous paragraph in this [Detailed Description of the Invention]. In the description of Inventions A to Invention I, 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 A5, invention B is a generic term for the following inventions B1 to B5, invention C is a generic term for the following inventions C1 to C4, and invention D is a generic term for the following inventions A1 to A5. , Invention E is a generic term for the following inventions D1 to D4, Invention E is a generic term for the following inventions E1 to E5, Invention F is a generic term for the following inventions F1 to F5, and Invention G is the following invention G1. - G4, invention H is a generic term for the following inventions H1 to H4, and invention I is a generic term for the following inventions I1 to I5.

The gaming machine according to invention A1 is
A performance execution means (performance) capable of executing a predetermined performance using a performance means including operable movable bodies (on-board movable body 55k, bottom-board movable body 56k, board left movable body 57Lk, board right movable body 57Rk) Equipped with a control microcomputer 121),
The movable body includes a first movable body (board right movable body 57Rk) and a second movable body (board movable body 55k),
The performance execution means is
When performing a first movable body performance (battle development gimmick performance, story development gimmick performance) in which the first movable body and the second movable body operate in a predetermined order, and when the first movable body and a second movable body performance (resurrection development gimmick performance) in which the second movable body and the second movable body are operated simultaneously or substantially simultaneously.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to invention A1,
It further includes a game state control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of setting a special game state advantageous to the player (jackpot game state, high probability state, time saving state),
The probability of entering the special game state is different depending on when the first movable body performance is executed and when the second movable body performance is executed,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention A3 is
A gaming machine according to invention A2,
The movable body includes a third movable body (board left movable body 57Lk),
The performance execution means is
There are times when the third movable body is operated in the first movable body performance and times when the third movable body is operated in the second movable body performance,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention A4 is
A gaming machine according to invention A3,
The probability that the third movable body operates is different between the first movable body performance and the second movable body performance,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention A5 is
A gaming machine according to invention A3 or invention A4,
The probability of entering the special game state is different depending on when the third movable body operates and when it does not operate.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention B1 is
A gaming state control means (gaming control microcomputer 101) that can create special gaming states (jackpot gaming state, high probability state, time saving state) that are advantageous to the player;
A performance execution means (performance) capable of executing a predetermined performance using a performance means including operable movable bodies (on-board movable body 55k, bottom-board movable body 56k, board left movable body 57Lk, board right movable body 57Rk) A control microcomputer 121),
The movable body includes a special movable body (board left movable body 57Lk),
The performance execution means is
A special movable body performance (story development gimmick performance, revival development gimmick performance) that moves the special movable body may be performed,
After the special movable body performance, a special performance (story reach) indicating that the possibility of entering the special game state is high may be executed;
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention B2 is
A gaming machine according to invention B1,
The special movable body is provided with a display body (logo lens body 57Lkl) associated with the special performance,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention B3 is
A gaming machine according to invention B2,
The movable body includes a normal movable body (on-board movable body 55k, board right movable body 57Rk) different from the special movable body,
The special movable body performance is a performance in which the special movable body and the normal movable body move.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention B4 is
A gaming machine according to invention B3,
The performance execution means is
A normal movable body performance (battle development gimmick performance) that moves the normal movable body may be performed,
The special performance may be executed after the normal movable body performance;
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention B5 is
A gaming machine according to invention B4,
The special performance is easier to execute when the special movable body performance is executed than when the normal movable body performance is executed.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention C1 is
A performance execution means (performance) capable of executing a predetermined performance using a performance means including operable movable bodies (on-board movable body 55k, bottom-board movable body 56k, board left movable body 57Lk, board right movable body 57Rk) Equipped with a control microcomputer 121),
The movable bodies include a first movable body (lower panel movable body 56k), a second movable body (panel right movable body 57Rk, upper panel movable body 55k), and a third movable body (panel left movable body 57Lk). and includes,
The performance execution means is
When performing a first movable body performance (battle development gimmick performance) that moves the first movable body and the second movable body, and when the second movable body and the third movable body are operated. There is a time to execute the second movable body performance (revival development gimmick performance) to be operated.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention C2 is
A gaming machine according to invention C1,
It further includes a game state control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of setting a special game state advantageous to the player (jackpot game state, high probability state, time saving state),
The probability of entering the special game state is different depending on when the first movable body performance is executed and when the second movable body performance is executed,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention C3 is
A gaming machine according to invention C2,
The performance execution means is
A special effect (story reach) may be executed that indicates that there is a high possibility that the special gaming state will occur.
The probability that the special performance will be executed is different depending on when the first movable body performance is executed and when the second movable body performance is executed.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention C4 is
A gaming machine according to invention C3,
The third movable body is provided with a display body (logo lens body 57Lkl) that suggests execution of the special performance,
The first movable body is not provided with the display body,
The special performance is easier to execute when the second movable body performance is executed than when the first movable body performance is executed.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention D1 is
A performance execution means (performance) capable of executing a predetermined performance using a performance means including operable movable bodies (on-board movable body 55k, bottom-board movable body 56k, board left movable body 57Lk, board right movable body 57Rk) Equipped with a control microcomputer 121),
The movable body includes a first movable body (board right movable body 57Rk) and a second movable body (board movable body 55k),
The performance execution means is
Movable body performance (battle development gimmick performance, story) in which the first movable body is moved to the first position (fifth position) and the second movable body is moved to the second position (eighth position). Development gimmick production) may be performed,
The movable body performance includes a first movable body performance (story development gimmick performance) in which the second movable body moves to the second position while the first movable body is at the first position. and a second movable body performance (battle development gimmick performance) in which the second movable body moves to the second position while the first movable body is not at the first position.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention D2 is
A gaming machine according to invention D1,
It further includes a game state control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of setting a special game state advantageous to the player (jackpot game state, high probability state, time saving state),
The probability of entering the special game state is different depending on when the first movable body performance is executed and when the second movable body performance is executed,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention D3 is
A gaming machine according to invention D1 or invention D2,
The first movable body is provided with a display section (board right lamp 57RSL) capable of displaying a predetermined display,
A state in which the first movable body is in the first position in the first movable body performance and a state in which the first movable body is not in the first position in the second movable body performance. , the contents of the display displayed on the display section are different from each other,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention D4 is
A gaming machine according to invention D1 or invention D2,
The first movable body is provided with a display section (board right lamp 57RSL) capable of displaying a predetermined display,
A state in which the first movable body is in the first position in the first movable body performance and a state in which the first movable body is not in the first position in the second movable body performance. , the contents of the display displayed on the display section are the same;
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention E1 is
A performance execution means (performance) capable of executing a predetermined performance using a performance means including operable movable bodies (on-board movable body 55k, bottom-board movable body 56k, board left movable body 57Lk, board right movable body 57Rk) Equipped with a control microcomputer 121),
The movable body includes a first movable body (board right movable body 57Rk) and a second movable body (board movable body 55k),
The performance execution means is
Executing a movable body performance (battle development gimmick performance, story development gimmick performance) in which the first movable body is operated in a predetermined motion mode and then the second movable body is operated in a predetermined motion mode. There are things to do,
In the movable body performance, a first stirring effect that suggests that the first movable body may operate in a predetermined operation mode (board right movable body image G11, shaking motion of board right movable body 57Rk) and executing a second stirring effect (on-board movable body image G12, shaking motion of on-board movable body 55k) suggesting that the second movable body may operate in a predetermined operation mode. can be,
The first inciting performance and the second inciting performance have different performance times,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention E2 is
A gaming machine according to invention E1,
It further comprises a game state control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of setting a special game state advantageous to the player (jackpot game state, high probability state, time saving state),
In the movable body production, the probability of entering the special game state is different depending on whether the second movable body operates in a predetermined operation mode or not.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention E3 is
A gaming machine according to invention E2,
In the movable body performance, the special game state is more likely to occur when the second movable body does not operate in a predetermined operation mode than when it does not operate,
The second inciting effect has a longer production time than the first inciting effect;
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention E4 is
A gaming machine according to invention E2 or invention E3,
The movable body performance includes a first movable body performance (battle development gimmick performance) and a second movable body performance (story development gimmick performance),
The second inciting performance in the first movable body performance and the second inciting performance in the second movable body performance are different in performance time,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention E5 is
A gaming machine according to invention E4,
The probability of entering the special game state is different depending on when the first movable body performance is executed and when the second movable body performance is executed,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention F1 is
A performance execution means (performance) capable of executing a predetermined performance using a performance means including operable movable bodies (on-board movable body 55k, bottom-board movable body 56k, board left movable body 57Lk, board right movable body 57Rk) Equipped with a control microcomputer 121),
The movable body includes a first movable body (lower panel movable body 56k), a second movable body (panel right movable body 57Rk), and a third movable body (upper panel movable body 55k),
The performance execution means is
After a first time has elapsed since the first movable body is operated in a predetermined operation mode, the second movable body is operated in a predetermined operation mode, and the second movable body is operated in a predetermined operation mode. Execute a movable body performance (battle development gimmick performance, story development gimmick performance) that may cause the third movable body to operate in a predetermined operation mode after a second time different from the first time has elapsed since the movement. There is something to do,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention F2 is
A gaming machine according to invention F1,
It further includes a game state control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of setting a special game state advantageous to the player (jackpot game state, high probability state, time saving state),
In the movable body performance, the probability of entering the special game state is different depending on whether the third movable body operates in a predetermined operation mode or not.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention F3 is
A gaming machine according to invention F2,
In the movable body performance, the special game state is more likely to occur when the third movable body does not operate in a predetermined operation mode than when it does not operate,
the second time is longer than the first time;
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention F4 is
A gaming machine according to invention F2 or invention F3,
The movable body performance includes a first movable body performance (battle development gimmick performance) and a second movable body performance (story development gimmick performance),
the second time in the first movable body performance and the second time in the second movable body performance are different from each other;
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention F5 is
A gaming machine according to invention F4,
The probability of entering the special game state is different depending on when the first movable body performance is executed and when the second movable body performance is executed,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention G1 is
A performance execution means (performance) capable of executing a predetermined performance using a performance means including operable movable bodies (on-board movable body 55k, bottom-board movable body 56k, board left movable body 57Lk, board right movable body 57Rk) Equipped with a control microcomputer 121),
The performance execution means is
A movable body performance (battle development gimmick performance, story development gimmick performance) that allows the movable body to operate in a predetermined operation mode may be executed;
In the movable body performance, an inciting performance suggesting that the movable body may move in a predetermined motion mode may be performed;
The stirring effect includes a first stirring effect (a shaking motion of the lower board movable body 56k, a shaking motion of the board right movable body 57Rk, a shaking motion of the above board movable body 55k) executed in a first performance mode, There is a second inciting performance (lower board movable body image G10, board right movable body image G11, upper board movable body image G12) that is executed in a second performance mode different from the first performance mode.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention G2 is
A gaming machine according to invention G1,
The probability that the movable body operates in a predetermined operation mode is different depending on when the first inciting effect is executed and when the second inciting effect is executed.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention G3 is
A gaming machine according to invention G2,
The performance execution means is
In the first stirring performance, the movable body is operated in a special operation mode (swinging motion), while in the second stirring performance, the movable body is not operated in the special operation mode.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention G4 is
A gaming machine according to invention G3,
The presentation means includes a display means (image display device 50) capable of displaying a predetermined display,
The performance execution means is
In the second inciting effect, while displaying a specific display (bottom movable body image G10, board right movable body image G11, on-board movable body image G12) on the display means, in the first inciting effect. does not display the specific display on the display means,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention H1 is
A performance execution means (performance) capable of executing a predetermined performance using a performance means including operable movable bodies (on-board movable body 55k, bottom-board movable body 56k, board left movable body 57Lk, board right movable body 57Rk) Equipped with a control microcomputer 121),
The movable body includes a first movable body (board right movable body 57Rk) and a second movable body (board movable body 55k),
The performance execution means is
A movable body performance (story development gimmick performance, revival development gimmick performance) in which both the first movable body and the second movable body can be operated in a predetermined operation mode may be executed;
The movable body performance is a performance that suggests that the movable body may operate in a predetermined motion mode, and is a performance that indicates that either the first movable body or the second movable body is moved in a special manner. When performing the first stirring effect (the shaking motion of the board right movable body 57Rk or the shaking motion of the board movable body 55k) to be operated in the operation mode, and when both the first movable body and the second movable body There are times when a second stirring effect (swinging motion of the board left movable body 57Lk, the board right movable body 57Rk, and the on-board movable body 55k) is executed in a special operation mode.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention H2 is
A gaming machine according to invention H1,
Both the first movable body and the second movable body operate in a predetermined operation mode when the first agitation effect is executed and when the second agitation effect is executed. probabilities are different from each other,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention H3 is
A gaming machine according to invention H1 or invention H2,
It further includes a game state control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of setting a special game state advantageous to the player (jackpot game state, high probability state, time saving state),
The movable body performance includes a first movable body performance in which both the first movable body and the second movable body operate in a predetermined motion mode (story development gimmick performance in step 4, revival development that appears) There are two types of movable body performances: gimmick performances), and second movable body performances in which at least the second movable body does not operate in a predetermined operation mode (story development gimmick performances up to step 2 or step 3, revival development gimmick performances that do not appear). ,
The performance execution means is
After the first movable body performance, a special performance (story reach) indicating that the special game state is likely to occur may be executed;
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention H4 is
A gaming machine according to invention H3,
In the first movable body performance, the probability of entering the special game state is different depending on when the first promotion performance is executed and when the second promotion performance is executed.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention I1 is
A performance execution means (performance) capable of executing a predetermined performance using a performance means including operable movable bodies (on-board movable body 55k, bottom-board movable body 56k, board left movable body 57Lk, board right movable body 57Rk) Equipped with a control microcomputer 121),
The performance execution means is
A movable body performance (battle development gimmick performance, story development gimmick performance) that allows the movable body to operate in a predetermined operation mode may be executed;
In the movable body performance, an inciting performance suggesting that the movable body may move in a predetermined motion mode may be performed;
During the execution period of the stirring effect, the first effect (a shaking motion of the lower panel movable body 56k, a shaking motion of the board right movable body 57Rk, a shaking motion of the upper panel movable body 55k, a normal blinking of the lower panel movable body image G10, A first execution period in which normal blinking of the board right movable body image G11, normal blinking of the board movable body image G12) is performed, and a second execution period which is after the first execution period and in which Evacuation operation of the lower panel movable body 56k, evacuation operation of the panel right movable body 57Rk, evacuation operation of the upper panel movable body 55k, high-speed blinking of the lower panel movable body image G10, high-speed blinking of the panel right movable body image G11, on-board movement A second execution period in which a high-speed blinking of the body image G12) is executed.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention I2 is
A gaming machine according to invention I1,
The performance execution means is
In the first performance, the movable body is operated in a special operation mode (swinging motion), while in the second performance, the movable body is not operated in the special operation mode;
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention I3 is
A gaming machine according to invention I1 or invention I2,
The performance execution means is
The inciting effect may be executed at a first timing (step 2) and a second timing (step 3) in the movable body effect;
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention I4 is
A gaming machine according to invention I3,
The execution period of the inciting effect executed at the first timing does not include the second execution period, and the execution period of the inciting effect executed at the second timing does not include the second execution period. includes the execution period,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention I5 is
A gaming machine according to invention I3,
The second execution period of the inciting effect that is executed at the second timing is longer than the second execution period of the inciting effect that is executed at the first timing.
It is characterized by

PY1...Pachinko game machine 1...Game board 50...Image display device 50a...Display section 55...Movable device above the board 55k...Movable body on the board 55SL...Lamp above the board 56...Movable device below the board 56k...Movable body below the board 56SL...Board Lower lamp 57L...Board left movable device 57Lk...Board left movable body 57Lkl...Logo lens body 57LSL...Board left lamp 57R...Board right movable device 57Rk...Board right movable body 57RSL...Board right lamp 101...Game control microcomputer 121...Direction Control microcomputer G10... Image of the movable body under the panel G11... Image of the movable body on the right side of the panel G12... Image of the movable body on the panel

Claims (1)

a game state 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 operable movable body,
The movable body includes a special movable body and a normal movable body different from the special movable body,
The performance execution means is
When executing a special movable body effect in which both the special movable body and the normal movable body are operated so that the special movable body and the normal movable body overlap, and when the special movable body is operated. There is a time when a normal movable body performance is executed in which the normal movable body moves without
A special performance may be executed that indicates that there is a high possibility that the special gaming state will occur.
The special movable body is imitated with the characters displayed in the special performance,
The special movable body is provided in front of the normal movable body,
The special performance is easier to execute when the special movable body performance is executed than when the normal movable body performance is executed.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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