JP7693607B2 - Gaming Machines - Google Patents

Description

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

A pachinko gaming machine is known in which a roulette effect is performed, NEXT is displayed to continue the roulette effect, and SP is displayed to progress to an SP reach (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2016-221339 A

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there was room for improvement in the multiple roulette presentation.

The objective of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that improves the multiple repetitions that are executed as a prelude to the SP reach.

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player,
A performance execution means capable of executing a performance is provided,
The performance execution means is capable of executing a special continuous performance,
The special continuous performance includes a first part and a second part,
The first part includes a scene in which a first character acts on a second character,
The second part is a part executed after the first part, and when the special consecutive performance continues, a continuation scene is executed which suggests that the special consecutive performance will continue in a manner corresponding to the result of the action in the first part, and when the special consecutive performance ends, an end scene is executed which suggests that the special consecutive performance will end in a manner corresponding to the result of the action in the first part,
The expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state varies depending on the number of times the special continuous performance continues,
The performance execution means includes:
A special image can be displayed during the execution of the special continuous performance,
The display mode of the special image can be changed according to the number of times the special continuous performance continues,
After the special continuous performance is completed, a predetermined performance suggesting that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state can be executed.
The special consecutive performance is ended in a common manner regardless of the number of times the special consecutive performance continues, while the special image in the display manner displayed in the immediately preceding special consecutive performance can be displayed when the special consecutive performance is ended;
The action mode of the first character in the first part includes a first action mode and a second action mode having a higher expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first action mode,
The rate at which the special continuous performance continues is different between a case where the action mode of the first character in the first part is the first action mode and a case where the action mode of the first character in the first part is the second action mode ,
The performance execution means is capable of executing, as the special consecutive performance, a first special consecutive performance and a second special consecutive performance in which the performance period of the first part is longer than that of the first special consecutive performance;
The number of types of performance modes of the second special consecutive performance is greater than the number of types of performance modes of the first special consecutive performance.
According to such a feature, by repeating a first part in which a specific character attacks a second character and a second scene suggesting whether the attack scene should be continued or not multiple times, it is possible to allow the player to easily recognize what needs to be done to continue or end the game, the first part can easily convey that the game has continued, the second scene can allow the player to focus on whether the game will continue or not, and the rate at which the advantageous state is controlled varies depending on the number of times the first and second scenes are repeated, thereby increasing the player's interest in the game. Also, the fact that there are multiple attack modes in the first part increases the player's interest in the game, and the number of times the first and second scenes are repeated varies depending on the type of attack mode, allowing the player to focus on and view the first part.
Below are examples of the correspondence between the configurations described in the embodiment of the invention.
・First character: Character "Jam", Character "Nana" ・Second character: Wooden man Tsubaki, Pot ・First part: Comprises scenes in which the characters use techniques such as punches, fireballs, ice balls, and ultimate balls ・Second part: Comprises scenes in which the characters "continue" or "develop" appear in conjunction with the techniques used in the first part ・Specified effects: SP reach A, SP reach B, SP reach C ・Action mode: Fireball, iceball, ultimate ball, etc. ・First action mode: Fireball ・Second action mode: Iceball

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

FIG. 2 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment. FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the pachinko game machine according to this embodiment. 1 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in a pachinko gaming machine. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a game control main process. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a timer interrupt process for game control. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a performance control main process. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a performance control process. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a winning type table. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. An explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of a performance control command. An explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the fluctuation pattern on the main side. An explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the variation pattern on the sub side. An explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table on the main side. An explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table on the sub side. An explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table on the sub side. An explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table on the sub side. An explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table on the sub side. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of normal special symbol processing. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a variation pattern setting process. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a variable display start setting process. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a preview performance determination process. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a chance-up effect determination process. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of fluctuations in this embodiment. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of fluctuations in this embodiment. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of fluctuations in this embodiment. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of fluctuations in this embodiment. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of fluctuations in this embodiment. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of fluctuations in this embodiment. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of SP reach in this embodiment. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of SP reach in this embodiment. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of SP reach in this embodiment. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of SP reach in this embodiment. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of SP reach in this embodiment. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of SP reach in this embodiment. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of SP reach in this embodiment. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of SP reach in this embodiment. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of SP reach in this embodiment. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of SP reach in this embodiment. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of SP reach in this embodiment. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of SP reach in this embodiment. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of SP reach in this embodiment. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of SP reach in this embodiment. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of SP reach in this embodiment. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of SP reach in this embodiment. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of SP reach in this embodiment. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of SP reach in this embodiment. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of SP reach in this embodiment. An explanatory diagram showing the flow of special continuous performance A in this embodiment. An explanatory diagram showing the flow of special continuous performance A in this embodiment. An explanatory diagram showing the flow of special consecutive performance B in this embodiment. An explanatory diagram showing the flow of special consecutive performance B in this embodiment. An explanatory diagram showing the flow of special continuous performance B in this embodiment. An explanatory diagram showing the flow of special continuous performance B in this embodiment. An explanatory diagram showing the duration of a scene of special continuous performance A in this embodiment. An explanatory diagram showing the duration of the scene of special continuous performance B in this embodiment. An explanatory diagram showing the pattern of special continuous performance A in this embodiment. An explanatory diagram showing the pattern of special continuous performance B in this embodiment. An explanatory diagram showing the pattern of special continuous performance B in this embodiment. An explanatory diagram showing the probability of the special consecutive performance B continuing in this embodiment. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the chance increase rate of the SP reach that occurs after the special consecutive performance A in this embodiment is executed. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the chance increase rate of the SP reach that occurs after the special consecutive performance C in this embodiment is executed. FIG. An explanatory diagram showing the change in the chance of increasing SP reach in this embodiment. An explanatory diagram showing the change in the chance of increasing SP reach in this embodiment. An explanatory diagram showing the display period of the SP reach dialogue L in this embodiment. An explanatory diagram showing the flow of a modified example of special continuous performance A in this embodiment. An explanatory diagram showing the flow of a modified example of special continuous performance A in this embodiment. An explanatory diagram showing the flow of a modified example of special continuous performance B in this embodiment. An explanatory diagram showing the flow of a modified example of special continuous performance B in this embodiment. An explanatory diagram showing the flow of a modified example of special continuous performance B in this embodiment. An explanatory diagram showing the flow of a modified example of special continuous performance B in this embodiment.

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

(Features)
(SKY2022-345) Form 1-A gaming machine is,
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player,
A performance execution means capable of executing a performance is provided,
The performance execution means is capable of executing a special continuous performance,
The special continuous performance includes a first part and a second part,
The first part includes a scene in which a specific character takes action,
The second part is a part executed after the first part, and when the special consecutive performance continues, a continuation scene is executed in the first part, which suggests that the special consecutive performance will continue in a manner corresponding to the result of the action taken by the specific character, and when the special consecutive performance ends, an end scene is executed in the first part, which suggests that the special consecutive performance will end in a manner corresponding to the result of the action taken by the specific character,
The ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state varies depending on the number of times the special continuous performance continues,
The performance execution means is capable of executing a predetermined performance suggesting that the special continuous performance is controlled to the advantageous state after the special continuous performance is ended,
The predetermined performance includes a first predetermined performance and a second predetermined performance,
The first predetermined effect is an effect in which the specific character is not used,
The second predetermined effect is an effect in which the specific character is used,
The execution rate of the second predetermined performance is higher when the special consecutive performance continues for a second number of times, which is greater than the first number of times, than when the special consecutive performance continues for a first number of times.
According to such a feature, by repeating a first part including a scene in which a specific character takes action and a second part indicating whether to continue or not multiple times, the player can easily recognize what needs to happen to continue or end, and the predetermined performance executed after the special consecutive performance ends includes a predetermined performance in which a specific character is used and a predetermined performance in which a specific character is not used. When the special consecutive performance continues many times, the execution rate of the predetermined performance in which a specific character is used is higher than when the special consecutive performance continues few times. Therefore, when the special consecutive performance continues many times in particular, the time for which the specific character is visible is longer, making it possible to recognize the specific character more easily.
Below are examples of the correspondence between the configurations described in the embodiment of the invention.
・Specific characters: Character "Jam", Character "Nana"
Part 1: Includes scenes in which the character uses techniques such as punches, fireballs, ice balls, and ultimate balls. Part 2: Includes scenes in which the words "Continue" or "Develop" appear in conjunction with the techniques used in Part 1. Predetermined effects: SP Reach A, SP Reach B, SP Reach C.
・First specified performance: SP Reach A where Jam and Nana do not appear
・Second predetermined performance: SP Reach B in which Jam appears, SP Reach C in which Nana appears
Corresponding drawings: Figures 16 to 20, Figures 51 to 56

(SKY2022-346) The gaming machine of type 1-B is,
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player,
A performance execution means capable of executing a performance is provided,
The performance execution means is capable of executing a special continuous performance,
The special continuous performance includes a first part and a second part,
The first part includes a scene in which a specific character takes action,
The second part is a part executed after the first part, and when the special consecutive performance continues, a continuation scene is executed in the first part, which suggests that the special consecutive performance will continue in a manner corresponding to the result of the action taken by the specific character, and when the special consecutive performance ends, an end scene is executed in the first part, which suggests that the special consecutive performance will end in a manner corresponding to the result of the action taken by the specific character,
The ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state varies depending on the number of times the special continuous performance continues,
The performance execution means is capable of executing a predetermined performance suggesting that the special continuous performance is controlled to the advantageous state after the special continuous performance is ended,
A special image can be displayed during the special continuous performance,
The special images include a first special image, a second special image, and a third special image,
When the specific character takes an action, the first special image is displayed, the second special image is displayed, or the third special image is displayed.
When the third special image is displayed, the expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the first special image is displayed, compared with when the second special image is displayed.
The display rate of the third special image is higher when the special continuous performance continues for a second number of times, which is greater than the first number of times, than when the special continuous performance continues for a first number of times.
According to such a feature, by repeating a first part including a scene in which a specific character takes action and a second part indicating whether or not to continue multiple times, the player can easily recognize what and how will determine whether the game will continue or end, and since the rate at which the game will be controlled to an advantageous state varies depending on the type of special image displayed during the special continuous performance, both the number of times the image is repeated and the special images provide a means for the player to predict whether they will be controlled to an advantageous state, thereby increasing interest in the game.
Below are examples of the correspondence between the configurations described in the embodiment of the invention.
・Specific characters: Character "Jam", Character "Nana"
Part 1: Includes scenes in which the character uses techniques such as punches, fireballs, ice balls, and ultimate balls. Part 2: Includes scenes in which the words "Continue" or "Develop" appear in conjunction with the techniques used in Part 1. Predetermined effects: SP Reach A, SP Reach B, SP Reach C.
Special image: Arm aura, contents of pot. First special image: Arm aura, contents of pot are blue. Second special image: Arm aura, contents of pot are green. Third special image: Arm aura, contents of pot are red. Corresponding drawings: Figures 16 to 20, Figures 51 to 56.

(SKY2022-347) The gaming machine of type 1-C is,
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player,
A performance execution means capable of executing a performance is provided,
The performance execution means is capable of executing a special continuous performance,
The special continuous performance includes a first part and a second part,
The first part includes a scene in which a specific character takes action,
The second part is a part executed after the first part, and when the special consecutive performance continues, a continuation scene is executed in the first part, which suggests that the special consecutive performance will continue in a manner corresponding to the result of the action taken by the specific character, and when the special consecutive performance ends, an end scene is executed in the first part, which suggests that the special consecutive performance will end in a manner corresponding to the result of the action taken by the specific character,
The ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state varies depending on the number of times the special continuous performance continues,
The performance execution means is capable of executing a re-variable display performance in which a specific performance is executed after the start of the variable display and then a re-variable display is executed;
The re-variable display performance may be executed multiple times within one variation,
The performance execution means includes:
After the special continuous performance is completed, a predetermined performance can be executed which suggests that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state.
After the re-variable display performance is completed, the predetermined performance can be executed,
The predetermined performance includes a first predetermined performance and a second predetermined performance having a higher expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first predetermined performance,
The rate of execution of the second predetermined performance is higher when the special continuous performance continues for a specific number of times than when the re-variable display performance continues for a specific number of times.
According to such a feature, by repeating a first part including a scene in which a specific character takes action and a second part indicating whether to continue or not multiple times, the player can easily recognize what and how determines whether to continue or end the game, and since the execution rate of the second predetermined effect, which has a higher expectation, is higher when the special continuous effect is executed a specific number of times in succession than when the re-variable display effect is executed a specific number of times in succession, attention can be paid to the execution of the special continuous effect.
Below are examples of the correspondence between the configurations described in the embodiment of the invention.
・Reconfigurable display effects: Pseudo consecutive ・Specific characters: Character "Jam", Character "Nana"
Part 1: Includes scenes in which the character uses techniques such as punches, fireballs, ice balls, and ultimate balls. Part 2: Includes scenes in which the words "Continue" or "Develop" appear in conjunction with the techniques used in Part 1. Predetermined effects: SP Reach A, SP Reach B, SP Reach C.
・First predetermined performance: SP Reach A
・Second predetermined performance: SP Reach B, SP Reach C
Corresponding drawings: Figures 16 to 20, Figures 51 to 56

(SKY2022-348) The gaming machine of type 1-D is,
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player,
A performance execution means capable of executing a performance is provided,
The performance execution means is capable of executing a special continuous performance,
The special continuous performance includes a first part and a second part,
The first part includes a scene in which a specific character takes action,
The second part is a part executed after the first part, and when the special consecutive performance continues, a continuation scene is executed in the first part, which suggests that the special consecutive performance will continue in a manner corresponding to the result of the action taken by the specific character, and when the special consecutive performance ends, an end scene is executed in the first part, which suggests that the special consecutive performance will end in a manner corresponding to the result of the action taken by the specific character,
In the first part, the performance mode of the first part can be a first mode or a second mode,
The performance execution means is capable of executing a predetermined performance suggesting that the special continuous performance is controlled to the advantageous state after the special continuous performance is ended,
In the predetermined performance, the performance mode of the predetermined performance can be a normal mode or a special mode related to the second mode,
The special mode is a mode having a higher expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than the normal mode,
The probability that the presentation mode of the predetermined performance will be the special mode is higher when the special continuous performance ends and the predetermined performance is executed in a situation where the presentation mode of the first part is the second mode than when the special continuous performance ends and the predetermined performance is executed in a situation where the presentation mode of the first part is the first mode.
According to such a feature, by repeating the first part including the scene where the specific character takes action and the second part indicating whether to continue or not multiple times, the player can easily recognize what and how to continue or end, and since the presentation mode of the special continuous presentation becomes the second mode, the presentation mode of the predetermined presentation executed thereafter is likely to become the special mode, it is possible to draw attention to the presentation modes of the special continuous presentation and the predetermined presentation. In particular, since the special mode is related to the second mode of the special continuous presentation, when the presentation mode of the predetermined presentation becomes the special mode, the player can be made aware of the link with the special continuous presentation.
Below are examples of the correspondence between the configurations described in the embodiment of the invention.
・Specific characters: Character "Jam", Character "Nana"
Part 1: Includes scenes in which the character uses techniques such as punches, fireballs, ice balls, and ultimate balls. Part 2: Includes scenes in which the words "Continue" or "Develop" appear in conjunction with the techniques used in Part 1. Predetermined effects: SP Reach A, SP Reach B, SP Reach C.
・First mode: The aura of the arm and the color of the contents of the pot are blue. ・Second mode: The aura of the arm and the color of the contents of the pot are green. ・Third mode: The aura of the arm and the color of the contents of the pot are red. ・Normal mode: The dialogue L is displayed in white. ・Special mode: The dialogue L is displayed in red. Corresponding drawings: Figures 16 to 20, Figures 51 to 56, Figures 59 to 64.

(SKY2022-349) The gaming machine of type 1-E is,
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player,
A performance execution means capable of executing a performance is provided,
The performance execution means is capable of executing a special continuous performance,
The special continuous performance includes a first part and a second part,
The first part includes a scene in which a specific character takes action,
The second part is a part executed after the first part, and when the special consecutive performance continues, a continuation scene is executed in the first part, which suggests that the special consecutive performance will continue in a manner corresponding to the result of the action taken by the specific character, and when the special consecutive performance ends, an end scene is executed in the first part, which suggests that the special consecutive performance will end in a manner corresponding to the result of the action taken by the specific character,
The performance execution means is capable of executing a predetermined performance suggesting that the special continuous performance is controlled to the advantageous state after the special continuous performance is ended,
The degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is different between when the special consecutive performance continues for a first number of times and when the special consecutive performance continues for a second number of times,
The special continuous performance is ended in a common manner when the special continuous performance continues for the first number of times and when the special continuous performance continues for the second number of times.
According to such a feature, by repeating a first part including a scene in which a specific character takes action and a second part indicating whether to continue or not multiple times, the player can easily recognize what needs to happen to continue or end, and by ending with the same presentation content regardless of when it ends, the player can be accurately informed that the special continuous presentation has ended.
Below are examples of the correspondence between the configurations described in the embodiment of the invention.
・Specific characters: Character "Jam", Character "Nana"
・Part 1: Consists of scenes in which the character uses techniques such as punches, fireballs, ice balls, and ultimate balls. ・Part 2: In conjunction with the technique used in Part 1, the words "Continue" or "Develop" appear. ・Predetermined effects: SP Reach A, SP Reach B, SP Reach C.
Corresponding drawings: Figures 16 to 20, 51 to 56, 59 to 64

(SKY2022-350) Type 1-F gaming machine is,
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player,
A performance execution means capable of executing a performance is provided,
The performance execution means is capable of executing a special continuous performance,
The special continuous performance includes a first part and a second part,
The first part includes a scene in which a first character acts on a second character,
The second part is a part executed after the first part, and when the special consecutive performance continues, a continuation scene is executed which suggests that the special consecutive performance will continue in a manner corresponding to the result of the action in the first part, and when the special consecutive performance ends, an end scene is executed which suggests that the special consecutive performance will end in a manner corresponding to the result of the action in the first part,
The expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state varies depending on the number of times the special continuous performance continues,
The performance execution means is capable of executing a predetermined performance suggesting that the special continuous performance is controlled to the advantageous state after the special continuous performance is ended,
The action mode of the first character in the first part includes a first action mode and a second action mode having a higher expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first action mode,
The rate at which the special continuous performance continues differs between a case in which the action mode of the first character in the first part is the first action mode and a case in which the action mode of the first character in the first part is the second action mode.
According to such a feature, by repeating a first part in which a specific character attacks a second character and a second scene suggesting whether the attack scene should be continued or not multiple times, it is possible to allow the player to easily recognize what needs to be done to continue or end the game, the first part can easily convey that the game has continued, the second scene can allow the player to focus on whether the game will continue or not, and the rate at which the advantageous state is controlled varies depending on the number of times the first and second scenes are repeated, thereby increasing the player's interest in the game. Also, the fact that there are multiple attack modes in the first part increases the player's interest in the game, and the number of times the first and second scenes are repeated varies depending on the type of attack mode, allowing the player to focus on and view the first part.
Below are examples of the correspondence between the configurations described in the embodiment of the invention.
・First character: Character "Jam", Character "Nana"
・Second character: Wooden Man Tsubaki, Nabe ・First part: Consists of scenes in which the characters use techniques such as punches, fireballs, ice balls, and ultimate balls ・Second part: Consists of scenes in which the words "Continue" or "Develop" appear in conjunction with the techniques used in the first part ・Predetermined effects: SP Reach A, SP Reach B, SP Reach C
Mode of action: Fire ball, Ice ball, Ultimate ball, etc. First mode of action: Fire ball Second mode of action: Ice ball Corresponding drawings: Figures 16 to 20, 51 to 56, 59 to 64

The gaming machine of form 2 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-A to 1-F,
A start performance suggesting that the special consecutive performance will start and an end performance suggesting that the special consecutive performance will end are executed.
It is characterized by the following.
According to such a feature, the start and end of the special consecutive performances are easily understood, which increases the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of form 3 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-A to 1-F,
the first part is executable for a first period of time;
The second part is executable for a second period of time different from the first period of time.
It is characterized by the following.
According to such a feature, by making the duration of the first part and the second part different, the degree of attention is different in each part of the special continuous performance, and interest in the game is increased.

A gaming machine according to a fourth aspect is a gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects,
The second part indicates whether or not the special continuous performance will continue after the action prompting performance is executed.
It is characterized by the following.
According to such a feature, it is possible to draw attention to the special continuous performance by making it possible to know from the player's actions whether or not the special continuous performance will continue.

A gaming machine according to a fifth aspect is a gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects,
In the first and second parts, a dialogue character image corresponding to a specific character is not displayed, and the dialogue character image is displayed when an end performance for notifying that the special continuous performance is to end is executed.
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, by not displaying dialogue text images, it is possible to draw attention to each part, and by displaying dialogue text images at the end of the performance, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the game is ending.

A gaming machine according to a sixth aspect is a gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects,
The actions of the specific characters executed in the first part are all common to all of the characters.
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, it is easy to recognize that the action of the first part is a continuation by sharing it in common.

A gaming machine according to a seventh aspect is a gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects,
The suggestive effects indicative of whether or not to continue in the second part are all the same.
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, it is easy to recognize that the suggestive effects of the second part are common, and thus suggest whether or not to continue.

The gaming machine of aspect 8 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1-A to 1-F,
The specific character takes an action, causing the specific display to move from the first position;
The specific display may move from the first position to the second position, or from the first position to a third position different from the second position,
The probability of the specific display being controlled to the advantageous state is higher when the specific display moves from the first position to the third position than when the specific display moves from the first position to the second position.
It is characterized by the following.
According to such a feature, the proportion of the special display being controlled to an advantageous state varies depending on the position to which the special display is moved, so that attention can be drawn to the position of the special display.

A gaming machine according to a ninth aspect is a gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects,
The decoration identification information is displayed in a reach state during execution of an end performance that suggests that the special continuous performance will end.
It is characterized by the following.
According to such a feature, it becomes easy to know when the special continuous performance has ended, and interest in the game is increased.

A gaming machine according to a tenth aspect is a gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects,
The first part is performed from the viewpoint of the specific character.
It is characterized by the following.
According to such a feature, the player can project confidence onto the character taking action, which increases the player's interest in the game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The variable winning ball device 6B (normal electric device) forms a second start winning hole that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 3). The variable winning ball device 6B, for example, has an electric tulip-type device with a pair of movable wings, and when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the movable wings are in a vertical position, so that the tip of the movable wings is close to the winning ball device 6A, and the second start winning hole is in a closed state where the game ball cannot enter (also referred to as the second start winning hole being in a closed state). On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 is in the on state, the movable wings of the variable winning ball device 6B are in a tilted position, so that the second start winning hole is in an open state where the game ball can enter (also referred to as the second start winning hole being in an open state).

When a game ball enters the second start winning hole, a predetermined number of prize balls (e.g., three) are paid out and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to being equipped with an electric tulip-type device, as long as it can change between a closed state and an open state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A display monitor 29 is disposed in the center of the back surface of the main board 11, and a display changeover switch 30 is disposed to the side of the display monitor 29. The display monitor 29 may be configured, for example, using a seven-segment LED display device. The display monitor 29 and the display changeover switch 30 are disposed directly in front of the main board 11 when the back surface of the game board 2 is viewed with the game machine frame 3 open.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In special game, if a specific special symbol (a big win symbol, for example, "7"; the actual symbol varies depending on the type of big win, as described below) is displayed as the confirmed special symbol, it is a "big win", and if a specific special symbol different from the big win symbol (a small win symbol, for example, "2") is displayed as the confirmed special symbol, it is a "small win". Also, if a special symbol different from the big win or small win symbol (a losing symbol, for example, "-") is displayed as the confirmed special symbol, it is a "losing".

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

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

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

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

In the small win game state, the large prize opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening state. For example, in the small win game state, the large prize opening is opened in the same opening state as the large prize opening in the large prize game state for some large prize types (the number of times the large prize opening is opened is the same as the number of rounds, and the timing of closing the large prize opening is also the same, etc.). Note that, like the large prize types, small prize types may also be set for "small wins".

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

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

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

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

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

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

After the small win game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special game becomes "small win" is continued (however, if the special game when the "small win" occurs is the special game of the specified number of times in the number cut, the game state will naturally change). Note that the display result of the special game does not have to be "small win".

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

In the pachinko game machine 1, various effects (effects that notify the progress of the game or liven up the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The effects are described below. The effects are performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or instead of the display, the effects may be audio output from the speakers 8L, 8R, the lighting or extinguishing of the game effect lamp 9, the operation of the movable body 32, or any other effect device that includes some or all of these.

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

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

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

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

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

When the display result of the special game is a "small win", a fixed decorative pattern (such as "1 3 5") that is a predetermined small win combination is derived on the screen of the image display device 5 as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a "small win"). As an example, decorative patterns that constitute chance eyes are displayed stationary on a predetermined effective line in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Note that a common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed when the display result of the special game is a "big win" of some big win types (big win types in a big win game state that are the same as a small win game state) and when it is a "small win".

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

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

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

During a big win game state, a big win performance is executed to notify the player of the big win game state. As a big win performance, a performance to notify the number of rounds or a promotion performance to show that the value of the big win game state is increasing may be executed. Also, during a small win game state, a small win performance to notify the player of the small win game state is executed. In addition, a common performance may be executed during a small win game state and a big win game state for some big win types (a big win type of a big win game state in the same manner as a small win game state, for example, a big win type in which the game state after that is a high probability state), so that the player cannot know whether he is currently in a small win game state or a big win game state. In such a case, a common performance may be executed after the end of the small win game state and after the end of the big win game state, so that it is not possible to distinguish whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state.

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

[Board configuration]
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, a performance control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like, as shown in Fig. 3. In addition, various boards, such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, and a firing control board, are arranged on the back of the pachinko game machine 1. Furthermore, a power supply board 17 connected to a power switch 91 is also equipped with the machine. The various control boards are not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards on which conductor patterns are formed and on which electrical components can be mounted, but also electronic circuit mounting boards configured to realize specific electrical functions by mounting electrical components on the electronic circuit board.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, power from an AC power source, such as an external power source such as a commercial power source, at 100V AC, can be supplied to electrical components including the main board 11 and various control boards such as the performance control board 12 via the power supply board 17. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifier circuit for converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), and a power supply circuit for converting a predetermined DC voltage to a specific DC voltage (for example, 12V DC or 5V DC).

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

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 and a RAM (Random Access Memory).
The system includes a central access memory (CPU) 102, a central processing unit (CPU) 103, a random number circuit 104, an input/output port (I/O) 105, and a real time clock (RTC) 106.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The main board 11 is connected to a display monitor 29, a display changeover switch 30, a setting key 51, a setting changeover switch 52, and a door open sensor 90. The door open sensor 90 detects the opening of the gaming machine frame 3, including the glass door frame 3a.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The performance control CPU 120 may be configured to execute control of audio output, turning on/off the lamp (such as supplying a sound designation signal or a lamp signal), and controlling the movable body 32 (such as supplying a signal to operate the movable body 32).

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

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

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

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

(Main Operations of Main Board 11)
First, a description will be given of the main operations of the main board 11. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and a game control main process is executed by the CPU 103. Fig. 4 is a flow chart showing an example of the game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

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

Next, it is determined whether the recovery condition is met (step S3). The recovery condition can be met when the clear signal is off, backup data is present, and the backup RAM is normal. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, if the clear switch 92 provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed, for example, an on-state clear signal is input to the game control microcomputer 100. If such an on-state clear signal is input, it is determined in step S3 that the recovery condition is not met. The backup data only needs to be capable of being stored in the RAM 102, which serves as the backup RAM for game control. In step S3, it is determined whether the recovery condition can be met by checking or inspecting the presence or absence of backup data and the presence or absence of data errors.

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

If the recovery condition is not met (step S3; N), an initialization process (step S6) is executed, followed by a setting change process (step S7). The initialization process in step S6 includes a clearing process that clears flags, counters, and buffers stored in RAM 102, and the execution of the clearing process sets initial values in the working area.

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the performance control board 12 receives a setting check start command or a setting change start command, it may perform control to notify the user that the setting is being checked or changed. For example, it may display a specific image on the image display device 5, output a specific sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, or cause a light-emitting component such as the game effect lamp 9 to emit light in a specific manner.

The clear signal is turned on by, for example, pressing the clear switch 92 provided on the power supply board 17. Therefore, when the power supply is started, if the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is on, if the clear switch 92 is on, the initialization process of step S6 and the setting change process of step S7 are executed, and it is possible to control it to the setting change state, and if the clear switch 92 is off, the recovery process of step S4 and the setting confirmation process of step S5 are executed, and it is possible to control it to the setting confirmation state. When the power supply is started, if the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is off or if the setting key 51 is off, if the clear switch 92 is on, the initialization process of step S6 is executed but it is not controlled to the setting change state, and if the clear switch 92 is off, the recovery process of step S4 is executed but it is not controlled to the setting confirmation state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the start winning judgment process, a process is executed to detect the occurrence of a start winning, store the reserved information in a specified area of the RAM 102, and update the reserved memory number. When a start winning occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the type of big win) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as reserved information. In addition, a process for predicting and judging the display result and the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value may be executed. After the reserved information and the reserved memory number are stored, a transmission setting is performed to transmit a performance control command to the performance control board 12 to specify the judgment results such as the occurrence of a start winning, the reserved memory number, and the predictive judgment. The performance control command at the time of the start winning that has been transmitted and set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12, for example, after the special pattern process is completed, by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 5.

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

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

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

The fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special chart process flag is "1". This fluctuation pattern setting process includes a process of determining the fluctuation pattern to one of multiple types using a random number value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on a pre-determined result of whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". In the fluctuation pattern setting process, when the fluctuation pattern is determined, the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "2" and the fluctuation pattern setting process ends.

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

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

The special pattern stop process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special pattern process flag is "3". This special pattern stop process includes a process for setting the first special pattern display device 4A or the second special pattern display device 4B to stop the fluctuation of the special pattern and to stop displaying (deriving) the confirmed special pattern that is the display result of the special pattern. If the display result is a "big win", the value of the special pattern process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, if the big win flag is off and the display result is a "small win", the value of the special pattern process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is a "miss", the value of the special pattern process flag is updated to "0". If the display result is a "small win" or "miss", when the time-saving state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of times is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special pattern process flag is updated, the special pattern stop process ends.

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

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

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

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

The small win pre-opening process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special chart process flag is "8". This small win pre-opening process includes a process for setting the large prize opening to an open state in the small win game state based on the display result being "small win". At this time, the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "9", and the small win pre-opening process ends.

The small win open processing of step S119 is executed when the value of the special chart process flag is "9". This small win open processing includes a process for measuring the time that has elapsed since the large prize opening was opened, and a process for determining whether or not it is time to return the large prize opening from an open state to a closed state based on the measured elapsed time. When the large prize opening is returned to a closed state and it is time to end the small win game state, the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "10" and the small win open processing ends.

The small win end process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special chart process flag is "10". This small win end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to the period during which the presentation operation that notifies the end of the small win game state is executed has elapsed. Here, when the small win game state ends, the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 before the small win game state is entered is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small win game state has elapsed, the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "0", and the small win end process ends.

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

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

In the display result judgment table, when the game state is a probability variable state (high probability state), more judgment values are assigned to the special chart display result of "jackpot" than when the game state is a normal state or a time-saving state (low probability state). As a result, when the pachinko game machine 1 is in a high probability state such as a probability variable state in which probability variable control is performed, the probability of determining that the game state will be controlled to a jackpot game state is higher than when the game state is a low probability state such as a normal state or a time-saving state.

In the first special chart display result judgment table, judgment values are assigned so that the probability of determining that the special chart display result is a "small hit" and controlled to a small hit game state is the same regardless of the game state or the setting value. In the second special chart display result judgment table, judgment values are assigned so that the probability of determining that the special chart display result is a "small hit" and controlled to a small hit game state is the same value different from that in the first special chart display result judgment table, regardless of the game state or the setting value. Note that the probability of determining that the special chart display result is a "small hit" and controlled to a small hit game state may be different depending on the setting value. The probability of determining that the special chart display result is a "small hit" and controlled to a small hit game state may be the same regardless of the variable special chart.

In the first special chart display result judgment table and the second special chart display result judgment table, when the game state is normal or time-saving, the hit judgment value range from 1020 to 1237 is set as the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for determining a jackpot regardless of the setting value. When the setting value is 1, 1020 to 1237 is assigned to "jackpot" and only the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for determining a jackpot is set, while when the setting value is 2 to 6, the numerical range corresponding to each setting value from 1238 is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value.

In the first special chart display result judgment table and the second special chart display result judgment table, when the game state is a probability variable state, the hit judgment value range from 1020 to 1346 is set as the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for determining a jackpot regardless of the setting value. When the setting value is 1, 1020 to 1346 is assigned to "jackpot", and only the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for determining a jackpot is set, while when the setting value is 2 to 6, the numerical range corresponding to each setting value from 1346 is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value.

In the display result determination table for the first special chart, when the game state is normal or time-saving, the range of hit determination values from 32767 to 33094 is set as the common numerical range of small hit determination values for determining small hits regardless of the set value. The small hit determination values are set to a numerical range that is different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the big hit determination values regardless of whether the set value is 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination values from overlapping with the range of big hit determination values that changes depending on each set value.

In the display result judgment table for the first special chart, when the game state is a special probability state, the range of 32767 to 33094 among the hit judgment values is set as a common numerical range of small hit judgment values for determining small hits regardless of the set value, just as when the game state is a normal state or a time-saving state. The small hit judgment value is set to a numerical range that is different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the big hit judgment value regardless of whether the set value is 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit judgment value from overlapping with the range of the big hit judgment value that changes according to each set value.

In the second special chart display result judgment table, when the game state is normal or time-saving, the range of hit judgment values from 32767 to 33421 is set as a common numerical range of small hit judgment values for determining small hits regardless of the set value. The small hit judgment value is set to a numerical range that is different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the big hit judgment value regardless of whether the set value is 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit judgment value from overlapping with the range of the big hit judgment value that changes according to each set value.

In the second special chart display result judgment table, when the game state is a special probability state, the range of 32767 to 33421 among the hit judgment values is set as a common numerical range of small hit judgment values for determining small hits regardless of the set value, just as when the game state is a normal state or a time-saving state. The small hit judgment value is set to a numerical range that is different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the big hit judgment value regardless of whether the set value is 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit judgment value from overlapping with the range of the big hit judgment value that changes according to each set value.

The set values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be five or less or seven or more. The smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it may be for the player. The game characteristics may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the game characteristics are such that the probability of a jackpot in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability of ... On the other hand, the game may be of a type in which the rate at which the game ball passes through a predetermined switch during a jackpot game varies depending on the variable special chart (so-called V-type), and when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 3, the probability of a jackpot is 1/320 and the probability of a small jackpot is 1/50, and the game may be of a type in which the game ball passes through a predetermined switch provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7 during a high base (during time-saving control) (so-called one-type two-type mixed type). When the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any of 1 to 3, the game is the same, but a setting may be provided in which the probability of a jackpot or small jackpot is higher than when the set value is any of 1 to 3, but the number of prize balls that can be obtained during a jackpot game is smaller (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any of 4 to 6). When the game is changed depending on the set value, a common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, when the setting value is 1 to 3, a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as a presentation switch (a switch for executing a predetermined presentation each time the game ball passes through a predetermined area), and when the setting value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch may be used as a game switch (a switch for controlling the game state to a special bonus state or a jackpot game state based on the game ball passing through the predetermined switch).

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

(Main operations of the performance control board 12)
Next, the main operations of the performance control board 12 will be described. When the performance control board 12 receives a power supply voltage from a power supply board or the like, the performance control CPU 120 starts up and executes the performance control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8. When the performance control main process shown in FIG. 8 starts, the performance control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the registers of the CTC (counter/timer circuit) mounted on the performance control board 12. In addition, it executes an initial operation control process (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control is executed to perform the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control to drive the movable body 32 to return it to its initial position and control to perform a predetermined operation check.

Then, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on or not (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time (e.g., 2 milliseconds) elapses, for example based on the register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; N), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and the system waits.

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

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

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

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

Figure 9 is a flow chart showing an example of the processing executed in step S76 of Figure 8 as the performance control process processing. In the performance control process processing shown in Figure 9, the performance control CPU 120 first executes a look-ahead preview setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead preview setting process, for example, judgments, decisions, settings, etc. for executing the look-ahead preview performance are made based on the performance control command at the time of the start winning transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, processing is executed to display the hold display based on the number of hold memories specified from the performance control command.

After executing the processing of step S161, the performance control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the processing of steps S170 to S177 as described below, depending on the value of a performance process flag provided in, for example, RAM 122.

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

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

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

The special winning waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the performance process flag is "3". In this special winning waiting process, the performance control CPU 120 judges whether or not a performance control command specifying the start of a big win game state or a small win game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when a performance control command specifying the start of a big win game state or a small win game state is received, if the command specifies the start of a big win game state, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "6". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of a small win game state, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small win performance process. Also, when a command specifying the start of a big win game state or a small win game state is not received and the waiting time for receiving the command has elapsed, it is judged that the display result in the special game was "miss", and the value of the performance process flag is updated to the initial value "0". Once the value of the performance process flag is updated, the special drawing hit waiting process ends.

The small win presentation process of step S174 is a process executed when the presentation process flag value is "4". In this small win presentation process, the presentation control CPU 120 sets, for example, a presentation control pattern corresponding to the presentation content in the small win game state, and executes various presentation controls in the small win game state based on the set content. In addition, in the small win presentation process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 specifying that the small win game state is to be ended, the value of the presentation process flag is updated to "5", which is a value corresponding to the small win end presentation, and the small win presentation process is ended.

The small win end presentation process in step S175 is executed when the presentation process flag value is "5". In this small win end presentation process, the presentation control CPU 120 sets a presentation control pattern corresponding to the end of the small win game state, for example, and executes various presentation controls at the end of the small win game state based on the settings. After that, the presentation process flag value is updated to the initial value "0", and the small win end presentation process ends.

The jackpot performance process of step S176 is executed when the performance process flag value is "6". In this jackpot performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the jackpot gaming state, and executes various performance controls in the jackpot gaming state based on the set content. In addition, in the jackpot performance process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 specifying that the jackpot gaming state is to end, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "7", which is a value corresponding to the ending performance process, and the jackpot performance process ends.

The ending presentation process of step S177 is executed when the value of the presentation process flag is "7". In this ending presentation process, the presentation control CPU 120 sets a presentation control pattern corresponding to, for example, the end of a jackpot gaming state, and executes various presentation controls for the ending presentation at the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the set contents. After that, the value of the presentation process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending presentation process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Various tables related to jackpots]
Various tables relating to big wins will be described with reference to Figures 10 to 12. Figures 10 onwards are the characteristic parts of this embodiment, and this embodiment will be described with reference to the values shown in Figures 10 onwards.

(Big Win Type)
Fig. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a winning type table. As shown in Fig. 10, the winning type table shows the winning probability after the end of the winning game state, the base after the end of the winning game state, the variable time after the end of the winning game state, and the number of openings (number of rounds) in the winning game for each winning type in the winning game.

Specifically, the types of jackpots are 5R normal jackpot, 5R sure-win jackpot, and 10R sure-win jackpot. In the following, each round may be designated by "R." For example, the first round may be called the 1st round, and the second round may be called the 2nd round. A 5R normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to a low probability state and high base state after the end of a 5-round jackpot game state. In a normal jackpot, this low probability high base state continues until either the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times), or the next jackpot occurs, whichever occurs first.

A 5R high probability jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to a high probability state and high base state after the end of a 5-round jackpot game state. In a high probability jackpot, this high probability, high base state continues until either the variable display is executed a specified number of times (150 times) or the next jackpot occurs, whichever occurs first.

A 10R high probability jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to a high probability state and high base state after the end of a 10-round jackpot game state. In a high probability jackpot, this high probability, high base state continues until either the variable display is executed a specified number of times (150 times) or the next jackpot occurs, whichever occurs first.

(each random number)
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. As shown in FIG. 11, each random number is used as follows. Specifically, Random R is a random counter for hit determination to determine whether or not a jackpot is obtained. Random R is updated by 1 at 10 MHz, and is updated by adding from 0 to its upper limit of 65535, and then is updated by adding from 0 again. Random 1 is a random counter (for determining the jackpot type) that determines the jackpot type as either a 5R normal jackpot, a 5R variable jackpot, or a 10R variable jackpot. Random 2 is a random counter (for determining the variable pattern) that determines the variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as the "variation pattern") (variation time) corresponding to the later variation of the variation pattern. The later variation refers to the variation of the latter part of the variation of the special pattern. Random 3 is a random counter (for determining the variable pattern) that determines the variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as the "pre-variation pattern") (variation time) corresponding to the earlier variation of the variation pattern. The first variation refers to the variation of the first half of the special pattern variation. Random 4 is a random counter that determines whether or not a win based on a normal pattern occurs (for determining whether or not a win occurs based on a normal pattern). Random 5 is a random counter that determines the initial value of Random 4 (for determining the initial value of Random 4).

In this embodiment, whether or not the game state is controlled to a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player is determined based on the value of the jackpot determination random number (Random R).Then, which of the multiple types of jackpots, such as a 5R normal jackpot, a 5R variable jackpot, and a 10R variable jackpot, that are jackpot game states, is determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (Random 1).At this time, the jackpot pattern is also determined based on the value of Random 1.
It would be best to do so.

First, the subsequent fluctuation pattern is determined using the random number for determining the subsequent fluctuation pattern (Random 2), and the previous fluctuation pattern is determined using the random number for determining the previous fluctuation pattern (Random 3). In this way, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process.

(Big hit determination table, big hit type determination table)
12 is an explanatory diagram showing the big win determination table and the big win type determination table of this embodiment. These tables are stored in the ROM 101.

Figure 12 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in RO101, and is a table in which a jackpot determination value that is compared with random R is set. There are two types of jackpot determination tables: a normal (non-high probability state) jackpot determination table used in the normal state (a game state that is not in the high probability state, i.e., a non-high probability state), and a high probability state jackpot determination table used in the high probability state.

In the normal jackpot determination table, the numerical values in the left column of FIG. 12(A) are set as jackpot determination values, and in the special jackpot determination table, the numerical values in the right column of FIG. 12(A) are set as jackpot determination values. The jackpot determination values set in the special jackpot determination table are jackpot determination values common to the jackpot determination values set in the normal jackpot determination table (called the normal jackpot determination value or the first jackpot determination value), and a jackpot determination value specific to the special jackpot period is added to the jackpot determination value set in the normal jackpot determination table, so that a greater number of jackpot determination values (called the special jackpot determination value or the second jackpot determination value) are set than in the special jackpot determination table. This makes it possible to determine that a jackpot has a higher probability of occurring in the special jackpot state than in the normal state.

At a predetermined time, the CPU 103 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 104 and compares the extracted value with the value of a random number (random R) for determining a jackpot. If the random number value for determining a jackpot matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 12(A), it decides to determine a jackpot for the special symbol (either a normal jackpot or a guaranteed jackpot). Note that the "probability" shown in FIG. 12(A) indicates the probability (percentage) of a jackpot.

Figures 12(B) and (C) are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination table. Figure 12(B) is a first special pattern jackpot type determination table used to determine the jackpot type when a jackpot is determined to be a jackpot based on the first special pattern. Figure 12(C) is a second special pattern jackpot type determination table used to determine the jackpot type when a jackpot is determined to be a jackpot based on the second special pattern.

The first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 12(B) has a value to be compared with the value of Random 1 for jackpot type determination, and the jackpot determination values corresponding to each of "5R normal jackpot", "5R sure chance jackpot", and "10R sure chance jackpot" are set. The second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 12(C) has a value to be compared with the value of Random 1, and the jackpot determination value corresponding to "10R sure chance jackpot" is set.

For example, as shown in FIG. 12(B), for the first special chart, 35 random 1 values out of 100 random 1s ranging from 0 to 99 are assigned to the 5R normal jackpot, and when special chart 1 is hit, the probability that a 5R normal jackpot will be selected is 35% (= 35/100). Considering that the jackpot probability under normal circumstances is approximately 1/300, the probability that the variable display result will be a 5R normal jackpot on special chart 1 is approximately 1/855 (= 35/100 * 1/300).

As shown in FIG. 12(B), for the first special chart, 35 random 1 values out of 100 random 1s ranging from 0 to 99 are assigned to the 5R special jackpot, and the probability that a 5R special jackpot will be selected when special chart 1 is hit is 35% (= 35/100). Considering that the jackpot probability under normal circumstances is approximately 1/300, the probability that the variable display results in a 5R special jackpot on special chart 1 is approximately 1/855 (= 35/100 * 1/300).

As shown in FIG. 12(B), for the first special chart, 30 random 1 values are assigned to the 10R special jackpot out of 100 random 1s ranging from 0 to 99, and the probability that the 10R special jackpot will be selected when special chart 1 is hit is 30% (= 30/100). Considering that the jackpot probability under normal circumstances is approximately 1/300, the probability that the variable display results in a 10R special jackpot on special chart 1 is approximately 1/990 (= 30/100 * 1/300).

Also, as shown in FIG. 12(B), the probability of winning any of the jackpots in Special Chart 1 is approximately 1/300 (=1/855+1/855+1/990), so the probability of losing is approximately 299/300.

As shown in FIG. 12(C), for the second special chart, the 10R special jackpot is assigned 100 random 1 values out of 100 random 1 values ranging from 0 to 99.

Using these various jackpot type determination tables, the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type that corresponds to the jackpot type determination value with which the value of Random 1 matches, and determines the jackpot pattern with which the value of Random 1 matches, as the jackpot pattern. This simultaneously determines the jackpot type and the jackpot pattern that corresponds to the jackpot type.

(Performance control command)
FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a presentation control command. The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11, which is the main control board, transmits various presentation control commands to the presentation control CPU 120 according to the game control state. The presentation control command is, for example, a two-byte configuration, with the first byte indicating MODE (command classification) and the second byte indicating EXT (command type). Note that the command form shown in FIG. 14 is an example, and other command forms may be used. Note that, in the following, "(H)" indicates hexadecimal, but may be omitted in this specification.

Command 80XX (H) is a variation pattern command that specifies the variation pattern (previous variation pattern) corresponding to the previous variation among the variation patterns of the decorative pattern that are variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special pattern (XX corresponds to the number of the previous variation pattern). The previous variation on the sub side refers to the variation of the first half of the decorative pattern that are variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special pattern. When a unique number is assigned to each of the multiple types of previous variation patterns, there is a previous variation pattern command that corresponds to each of the previous variation patterns identified by that number.

Command 8101 (H) is a first variable display start command that specifies the start of the variable display of the first special symbol. Command 8102 (H) is a second variable display start command that specifies the start of the variable display of the second special symbol. When the performance control CPU 101 receives command 8101 (H) or command 8102 (H), it controls the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative pattern.

Command 84XX (H) is a variation pattern command that specifies the variation pattern (post-variation pattern) corresponding to the post-variation among the variation patterns of the decorative pattern that are variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special pattern (XX corresponds to the number of the post-variation pattern). The post-variation on the sub side refers to the latter half of the variation of the decorative pattern that are variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special pattern. When a unique number is assigned to each of the multiple types of post-variation patterns, there is a post-variation pattern command that corresponds to each of the post-variation patterns identified by that number.

Command 8C01 (H) is a display result 1 designation command (miss designation command) indicating that a miss has been determined. Command 8C02 (H) is a display result 2 designation command (5R normal jackpot designation command) indicating that a 5R normal jackpot has been determined. Command 8C03 (H) is a display result 3 designation command (5R special jackpot designation command) indicating that a 5R special jackpot has been determined. Command 8C04 (H) is a display result 4 designation command (10R special jackpot designation command) indicating that a 10R special jackpot has been determined. The miss designation command, 5R normal jackpot designation command, 5R special jackpot designation command, and 10R special jackpot designation command, or all of these collectively, are also referred to as 8C commands.

Command 8D01 (H) is a first pattern change designation command that indicates the start of variable display of the first special pattern. Command 8D02 (H) is a second pattern change designation command that indicates the start of variable display of the second special pattern. The first pattern change designation command and the second pattern change designation command, or these collectively, are also referred to as 8D commands. Command 8F00 (H) is a pattern determination designation command that specifies the end of the variation of the first special pattern and/or the second special pattern.

Command 9000 (H) is an initialization command that specifies initialization (specifies that the initial screen at power-on is displayed) that is sent when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is a power outage recovery command that specifies power outage recovery (specifies that the power outage recovery screen is displayed) that is sent when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. Command 9500 (H) is a normal state command that specifies the background of the normal state. Command 9501 (H) is a time-saving state command that specifies the background of the time-saving state. Command 9502 (H) is a special probability state command that specifies the background of the special probability state. Each of the normal state command, time-saving state command, and special probability state command, or these are collectively referred to as a 95 series command or background command. Command 9F00 (H) is a customer waiting demonstration command that specifies a customer waiting demonstration.

Command A001 (H) is a jackpot start 1 designation command that designates the start of a 5R normal jackpot. Command A002 (H) is a jackpot start 2 designation command that designates the start of a 5R special jackpot. Command A003 (H) is a special jackpot start 3 designation command that designates the start of a 10R special jackpot. The jackpot start 1 designation command, jackpot start 2 designation command, and jackpot start 3 designation command, or all of these collectively, are also referred to as A0 series commands.

A1XX (H) is a command for specifying when the large prize opening is open, indicating that the large prize opening is open for the number of times (rounds) indicated by XX. The command for specifying when the large prize opening is open is also referred to as an A1 series command. A2XX (H) is a command for specifying after the large prize opening is open, indicating that the large prize opening is closed for the number of times (rounds) indicated by XX. The command for specifying after the large prize opening is open is also referred to as an A2 series command.

Command A301 (H) is a jackpot end 1 designation command that designates the end of a 5R normal jackpot. Command A302 (H) is a jackpot end 2 designation command that designates the end of a 5R special jackpot. Command A303 (H) is a jackpot end 3 designation command that designates the end of a 10R special jackpot. The jackpot end 1 designation command, jackpot end 2 designation command, and jackpot end 3 designation command, or all of these collectively, are also referred to as A3 series commands.

Command B100(H) is a first start winning designation command that specifies that a first start winning has occurred. Command B200(H) is a second start winning designation command that specifies that a second start winning has occurred.

Command C1XX(H) is a first reserved memory number designation command that designates that the first reserved memory number has reached the number indicated by XX. The first reserved memory number designation command is also referred to as a C1 series command. Command C2XX(H) is a second reserved memory designation command that designates that the second reserved memory number has reached the number indicated by XX. The second reserved memory number designation command is also referred to as a C2 series command.

Commands C4XX(H) and C6XX(H) are presentation control commands that indicate the contents of the winning judgment results, such as a jackpot judgment, a jackpot type judgment, and a fluctuation pattern type judgment, when a start winning is made at the first or second start winning port. Of these, command C4XX(H) is a design designation command that indicates whether or not a winning has occurred, and the type of jackpot judgment result, among the winning judgment results. In addition, command C3XX(H) is a fluctuation type command that indicates the judgment result of which range of judgment values the value of the fluctuation pattern type judgment random number falls within, among the winning judgment results (fluctuation pattern type judgment result).

C7XX(H) is a special prize opening entry designation command that indicates the passage of the game ball through the special prize opening on the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

A command in which MODE is FD (H) and the 4th bit of EXT is 0 is a right-hit display off command, which indicates that the right-hit display is turned off. A command in which MODE data is FD (H) and the 4th bit of EXT data is 1 is a right-hit display on command, which indicates that the right-hit display is turned on. In this embodiment, the right-hit display on command is also referred to as an FD command.

At the time of start winning, the game control microcomputer 100 judges whether or not a jackpot will be generated, the type of jackpot, and the value of the random number for judging the type of fluctuation pattern, which range of judgment values it falls within. Then, it sets a value specifying a jackpot and a value specifying the type of jackpot in the EXT data of the designation command, and controls the transmission of this to the performance control CPU 120. The game control microcomputer 100 also sets a value specifying the range of judgment values as the judgment result of the type of fluctuation pattern in the EXT data of the fluctuation type command, and controls the transmission of this to the performance control CPU 120. The performance control CPU 120 can recognize whether or not the display result will be a jackpot and the type of jackpot based on the value set in the designation command, and can recognize the type of fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation type command.

[Fluctuation pattern]
The contents of the variation pattern and the determination of the variation pattern will be described with reference to Figs. 14 to 16. There are multiple performances in this embodiment, and multiple performances may be performed with the same variation pattern. For example, in the main variation number 8, as shown in Fig. 15, pseudo consecutive (1 time), special consecutive performance A, SP reach A, and SP reach B are performances that may be performed when the main variation number 8 is selected, and multiple performances can be performed with the same performance length. In addition, as a comparison of performance lengths, the length of the normal reach (including the round and round reach) and the special consecutive performance A (1st time) are the same, the length of the pseudo consecutive (1st time) + normal reach and the special consecutive performance A (2nd time) are the same, the length of the pseudo consecutive (2nd time) + normal reach and the special consecutive performance A (3rd time) are the same, the length of the SP reach A and the SP reach B are the same, and the special consecutive performance B is different from the length of the combination of the special consecutive performance A and the pseudo consecutive and normal reach, and the variation length of the SP reach C is designed to be different from the variation length of other SP reaches. In addition, the term "guruguru reach" refers to a presentation in which icons indicating the next development, jackpot patterns, losing patterns, etc. spin like a roulette wheel or are selected randomly.

(Contents of fluctuation pattern on the main side)
FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the variation pattern on the main side. As shown in FIG. 14, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of variation patterns are set by the game control microcomputer 100, which is the main side. Each variation pattern is managed by a main variation number, and is composed of a combination of a front variation pattern that is a variation pattern corresponding to a front variation and a rear variation pattern that is a rear variation, and includes different contents depending on the combination. The front variation pattern corresponds to the front variation pattern command (80XX (H)) described using FIG. 13, and the rear variation pattern corresponds to the rear variation pattern command (84XX (H)) described using FIG. 13.

First, the pre-change patterns will be explained. Multiple types of pre-change patterns are selected, each of which is assigned a pre-change number. Depending on the selected change pattern, the performance is executed in the order shown in the figure.

The term "pseudo consecutive" is an abbreviation of pseudo consecutive performance, and refers to a performance that shows a pseudo consecutive display. A typical example is a re-variable display in which the variable display is temporarily stopped and then changed again, making it look as if the variable display is being performed multiple times. More specifically, during a variable display based on one variable pattern, the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped and then changed again repeatedly until the display result of the variable display is derived. As another way of displaying, after the variable display of the decorative pattern starts, the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern is shown again without showing the temporary stop of the decorative pattern, and after the variable display of the decorative pattern starts, a character appears, the visibility of the variable display of the decorative pattern is reduced, and then the character is dealt with in a series of flows, which are also part of the pseudo consecutive performance. Such a performance is also called a "re-variable display" or "pseudo consecutive performance". In addition, the change in the decorative pattern due to the pseudo variable display is also called a "pseudo change".

The special consecutive performance is a performance in which the character performs an attacking action multiple times, and is designed so that the likelihood of a jackpot and the number of times the special consecutive performance is performed vary depending on the number of times and the type of technique. The "(xxth time)" shown in Figure 14 indicates the number of times the character performs an attacking action. More details on the special consecutive performance will be provided later.

Pseudo consecutive hits and special consecutive hits are different effects, and while pseudo consecutive hits can be performed multiple times within one change and only one pseudo consecutive hit is performed in one effect, special consecutive hits can only be performed once within one change and are designed to allow a character to perform an attacking action multiple times in one effect.

Next, the later change pattern will be explained. Among the multiple types of later change patterns to which later change numbers are respectively assigned, later change number b1 is a later change pattern command (8401 (H)) that specifies a non-reach (miss) (a change in the decorative pattern that does not become a reach state and ultimately becomes a miss state). Later change number b2 is a later change pattern command (8402 (H)) that specifies a normal reach (miss) (a change in the decorative pattern that becomes a reach state but ultimately becomes a miss state). Later change number b3 is a later change pattern command (8403 (H)) that specifies an SP reach A or B (miss) (a change in the decorative pattern that develops into an SP reach A or B but ultimately becomes a miss state). Later change number b4 is a later change pattern command (8404 (H)) that specifies an SP reach C (miss) (a change in the decorative pattern that develops into an SP reach C but ultimately becomes a miss state).

The later change number b5 is a later change pattern command (8405(H)) that specifies a normal reach (hit) (a change in the decorative pattern that starts as a reach but eventually becomes a hit). The later change number b6 is a later change pattern command (8406(H)) that specifies an SP reach A or B (hit) (a change in the decorative pattern that develops into an SP reach A or B and eventually becomes a hit). The later change number b7 is a later change pattern command (8407(H)) that specifies an SP reach C (hit) (a change in the decorative pattern that develops into an SP reach C and eventually becomes a hit).

(Contents of the fluctuation pattern on the sub side)
Fig. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the variation pattern on the sub side. As shown in Fig. 15, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of variation patterns are set by the sub side performance control CPU 120. Each variation pattern is managed by a sub variation number, and is composed of a combination of a front variation pattern that is a variation pattern corresponding to a front variation and a rear variation pattern that is a rear variation, and includes different contents depending on the combination.

In addition, when the performance control CPU 120 receives a variation pattern command to which a main variation number is assigned from the game control microcomputer 100, it sets a sub-side variation pattern that corresponds to the received variation pattern command, and executes the performance based on the set variation pattern.

Specifically, in this embodiment, the CPU 103 transmits a front variation pattern command (80XX (H)) and a rear variation pattern command (84XX (H)) to the performance control CPU 120. The performance control CPU 120 sets the sub-side variation pattern based on the variation pattern command consisting of the front variation pattern command and the rear variation pattern command, on the condition that it receives the front variation pattern command first and then receives the rear variation pattern command without receiving any other commands. Note that if the performance control CPU 120 receives a rear variation pattern command before receiving the front variation pattern command, or if it receives the front variation pattern command first but then receives another command before receiving the rear variation pattern command, it does not execute processing based on the received variation pattern command.

As shown in Figures 14 and 15, the presentation control CPU 120 sets a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern command received from the game control microcomputer 100, and even when a variation pattern command for the same main variation number is received, it is possible to selectively set one of a plurality of variation patterns to which different sub-variable numbers are assigned, for example by lottery. Multiple types of presentations may be prepared for other presentations, such as not only SP reach but also normal reach and reach stimulation presentations, and when the presentation control CPU 120 receives a variation pattern command for one main variation number, it may be possible to set one of the variation patterns from the plurality of types of presentations corresponding to the variation pattern command for that one main variation number.

(Fluctuation pattern determination table on the main side)
16 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table on the main side. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 first determines the rear variation pattern, and then determines the front variation pattern.

Figure 16 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the post-variation pattern determination table on the main side. As shown in Figure 16 (A), the post-variation pattern is determined with different probabilities depending on the type of hit determined in advance.

Specifically, if the pre-determined winning type is "miss", it will be determined to be one of the following: non-reach (miss) with subsequent variable number b1, normal reach (miss) with subsequent variable number b2, SP reach (miss) with subsequent variable number b3, and SP reach C (miss) with subsequent variable number b4.

If the pre-determined hit type is "5R normal jackpot", it will be determined to be one of the following: normal reach (hit) with subsequent variable number b5, SP reach A or B (hit) with subsequent variable number b6, and SP reach C (hit) with subsequent variable number b7.

If the pre-determined hit type is a "5R sure-win," it will be determined to be one of the following: a normal reach (hit) with the later change number b5, an SP reach A or B (hit) with the later change number b6, or an SP reach C (hit) with the later change number b7.

If the pre-determined hit type is a "10R sure-win," it will be determined to be one of the following: normal reach (hit) with subsequent change number b5, SP reach A or B (hit) with subsequent change number b6, or SP reach C (hit) with subsequent change number b7.

In this way, the game control microcomputer 100 determines the post-variation pattern with different probabilities according to the type of hit determined in advance, and if the result of the special game is a miss, it determines the post-variation pattern so that the probability of a miss without a reach state is the highest, if the result of the special game is a 5R normal jackpot, it determines the post-variation pattern so that the probability of a hit is the highest by SP reach A or B, if the result of the special game is a 5R sure-variation jackpot, it determines the post-variation pattern so that the probability of a hit is the highest by SP reach A or B, if the result of the special game is a 10R sure-variation jackpot, it determines the post-variation pattern so that the probability of a hit is the highest by SP reach C. As a result, if the SP reach C occurs, the probability of a 10R sure-variation jackpot, which is the most advantageous for the player, increases, and if the SP reach A or B occurs, although it is a 5R jackpot, the value of the sure-variation jackpot and the normal jackpot are the same, so it is possible to focus on which one will be controlled.

Figure 16 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a front fluctuation pattern determination table on the main side. As shown in Figure 16 (B), the front fluctuation pattern is determined with different probabilities depending on the back fluctuation pattern determined in advance.

As shown in FIG. 16B, the game control microcomputer 100 determines the front fluctuation pattern with different probabilities according to the type of the back fluctuation pattern determined in advance, and when a pseudo consecutive or special consecutive performance is executed, it is easy to develop into SP Chiri A or B or SP Reach C. Also, as can be seen from FIG. 16 to FIG. 20, it is designed so that when a pseudo consecutive is executed, the judgment value for executing SP Reach A is high, when a special consecutive performance A is executed, the judgment value for executing SP Reach B is high, and when a special consecutive performance B is executed, the judgment value for executing SP Reach C is high. In this way, the fluctuation pattern command that defines the fluctuation pattern consisting of the front fluctuation pattern and the back fluctuation pattern determined by the game control microcomputer 100 (the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 14) is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 to the performance control CPU 120. Then, the performance control CPU 120 determines the sub-side fluctuation pattern (the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 15) based on the fluctuation pattern command (main fluctuation number) received from the game control microcomputer 100.

Figures 17 to 20 show the fluctuation pattern tables that are determined by the sub side after the pre-fluctuation pattern determination table for the development into SP Reach A or B on the main side is determined. As shown in Figures 17 to 20, the fluctuation patterns on the sub side are determined with different probabilities.

Figure 17 is a sub-side fluctuation pattern determination table in the case where the fluctuation indicates a miss. When a fluctuation pattern that develops from normal reach to SP reach A or B is selected, in this embodiment, it is designed so that if it goes through a normal reach, the judgment value for executing SP reach A is high, and if it goes through special consecutive performance A, the judgment value for executing SP reach B is high. If special consecutive performance (1st time) → SP reach A or B development is selected, all are executed with the same judgment value. When pseudo (1st time) → normal reach → SP reach A or B development is selected, it is designed so that if it goes through a normal reach or pseudo consecutive, the judgment value for executing SP reach A is high, and if it goes through special consecutive performance A, the judgment value for executing SP reach B is high. If special consecutive performance (1st time) → special consecutive performance (2nd time) → SP reach A or B is selected, all are executed with the same judgment value. If the progression from pseudo (1st time) → pseudo (2nd time) → normal reach → SP reach A or B is selected, it is designed so that if it goes through a normal reach or pseudo consecutive hits, the judgment value for executing SP reach A is higher, and if it goes through special consecutive performance A, the judgment value for executing SP reach B is higher. If the progression from special consecutive performance (1st time) → special consecutive performance (2nd time) → special consecutive performance (3rd time) → SP reach A or B is selected, all will be executed with the same judgment value.

Figure 18 is a sub-side fluctuation pattern determination table in the case where the fluctuation notifies of a 5R normal jackpot, and in this embodiment, it is designed so that the judgment value for executing SP reach A is high if a normal reach is used, and the judgment value for executing SP reach A is high if a special consecutive performance A is used. If special consecutive performance (first time) → SP reach A or B development is selected, it is designed so that the judgment value for executing SP reach A is high. When pseudo (first time) → normal reach → SP reach A or B development is selected, it is designed so that the judgment value for executing SP reach A is high if a normal reach or pseudo consecutive is used, and the judgment value for executing SP reach A is high if a special consecutive performance A is used. If special consecutive performance (first time) → special consecutive performance (second time) → SP reach A or B is selected, it is designed so that the judgment value for executing SP reach A is high. If the progression from pseudo (1st time) → pseudo (2nd time) → normal reach → SP reach A or B is selected, the judgment value for executing SP reach A is designed to be high if it goes through a normal reach or pseudo consecutive hit, and the judgment value for executing SP reach A is designed to be high if it goes through special consecutive performance A. If the progression from special consecutive performance (1st time) → special consecutive performance (2nd time) → special consecutive performance (3rd time) → SP reach A or B is selected, the judgment value for executing SP reach A is designed to be high.

Figure 19 is a sub-side fluctuation pattern determination table in the case where the fluctuation indicates a 5R special jackpot, and in this embodiment, it is designed so that the judgment value for executing SP reach B is high if a normal reach is used, and the judgment value for executing SP reach B is high if a special consecutive performance A is used. If special consecutive performance (first time) → SP reach A or B development is selected, it is designed so that the judgment value for executing SP reach B is high. When pseudo (first time) → normal reach → SP reach A or B development is selected, it is designed so that the judgment value for executing SP reach B is high if a normal reach or pseudo consecutive is used, and the judgment value for executing SP reach B is high if a special consecutive performance A is used. If special consecutive performance (first time) → special consecutive performance (second time) → SP reach A or B is selected, it is designed so that the judgment value for executing SP reach B is high. If the progression from pseudo (1st time) → pseudo (2nd time) → normal reach → SP reach A or B is selected, the judgment value for executing SP reach B is designed to be high if it goes through a normal reach or pseudo consecutive hit, and high if it goes through special consecutive performance A. If the progression from special consecutive performance (1st time) → special consecutive performance (2nd time) → special consecutive performance (3rd time) → SP reach A or B is selected, the judgment value for executing SP reach B is designed to be high.

Figure 20 is a sub-side fluctuation pattern determination table in the case where the fluctuation indicates a 10R special jackpot, and in this embodiment, it is designed so that the judgment value for executing SP reach B is high if a normal reach is used, and the judgment value for executing SP reach B is high if a special consecutive performance A is used. If special consecutive performance (first time) → SP reach A or B development is selected, it is designed so that the judgment value for executing SP reach B is high. When pseudo (first time) → normal reach → SP reach A or B development is selected, it is designed so that the judgment value for executing SP reach B is high if a normal reach or pseudo consecutive is used, and the judgment value for executing SP reach B is high if a special consecutive performance A is used. If special consecutive performance (first time) → special consecutive performance (second time) → SP reach A or B is selected, it is designed so that the judgment value for executing SP reach B is high. If the progression from pseudo (1st time) → pseudo (2nd time) → normal reach → SP reach A or B is selected, the judgment value for executing SP reach B is designed to be high if it goes through a normal reach or pseudo consecutive hit, and high if it goes through special consecutive performance A. If the progression from special consecutive performance (1st time) → special consecutive performance (2nd time) → special consecutive performance (3rd time) → SP reach A or B is selected, the judgment value for executing SP reach B is designed to be high.

As shown in Figures 16 to 20, the more pseudo consecutive hits and the more times the special consecutive effects are executed, the higher the chance of hitting a jackpot; the more pseudo consecutive hits there are, the more likely SP Reach A will be executed; the more attacking actions the character in special consecutive effect A takes, the more likely SP Reach B will be executed; and the more attacking actions the character in special consecutive effect B takes, the more likely SP Reach C will be executed. This allows players to pay attention to how many times each effect has been executed, increasing interest in the game. In addition, there are multiple SP reaches that are executed after the special consecutive performance A and the special consecutive performance B, and the special consecutive performance A is a performance in which the character "Jam" appears, and the special consecutive performance B is a performance in which the character "Nana" appears. It is designed so that when the special consecutive performance A is executed, the SP reach B in which the character "Jam" appears is likely to be executed, and when the special consecutive performance B is executed, the SP reach C in which the character "Nana" appears is likely to be executed. By displaying the characters displayed in the special consecutive performance A and the special consecutive performance B in the SP reach, the flow from the special consecutive performance to the SP reach can be related and conveniently visually recognized, which increases the interest in the game. In addition, the SP reach judgment value is different between the SP reach that is executed after the special consecutive performance and the SP reach that is executed after the pseudo consecutive performance, so that the special consecutive performance can be focused on.

(Special pattern normal processing)
Fig. 21 is a flow chart showing an example of the normal special symbol processing. As shown in Fig. 21, in the normal special symbol processing, the CPU 103 judges whether there is reserved memory data in the first reserved memory buffer (a memory buffer for storing reserved memory information of the first special symbol) or the second reserved memory buffer (a memory buffer for storing reserved memory information of the second special symbol) (step 087FS001).
If there is no reserved memory data in either of the storage buffers (N in step 087FS001), it is determined whether or not a predetermined period has passed since the fluctuation was stopped (step 087FS002). If the predetermined period has not passed since the fluctuation was stopped (N in step 087FS002), the special symbol normal processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the predetermined period has passed since the fluctuation was stopped (Y in step 087FS002), a process for sending a customer waiting demo designation command is performed (step 087FS003), and the special symbol normal processing is terminated. Here, when the customer waiting demo designation command is sent, a customer waiting demo designation command sent flag indicating that the customer waiting demo designation command has been sent is set. Then, when the special symbol normal processing is executed after the next timer interruption after the customer waiting demo designation command has been sent, the customer waiting demo designation command is controlled not to be sent again based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command sent flag has been set. Such a customer waiting demo designation command sent flag is reset when the next special symbol fluctuation display is started.

When there is reserved memory data in the first reserved memory buffer or the second reserved memory buffer (Y in step 087FS001), the CPU 103 judges whether the first data among the data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating "second" (step 087FS004). If the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating "second" (i.e., data indicating "first") (N in step 087FS004), the CPU 103 sets data indicating "first" to the special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or the second special symbol) (step 087FS005). If the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating "second" (Y in step 087FS004), the CPU 103 sets data indicating "second" to the special symbol pointer (step 087FS006).

In this embodiment, depending on whether data indicating "first" or "second" is set in the special pattern pointer, the display of the first special pattern and the display of the second special pattern are performed using a common processing routine. When data indicating "first" is set in the special pattern pointer, the display of the first special pattern is performed based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. On the other hand, when data indicating "second" is set in the special pattern pointer, the display of the second special pattern is performed based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer.

By the control of steps 087FS004 to 087FS006, if there is at least one second reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer, the display of the second special symbol changes based on the data in the second reserved memory is executed in priority over the display of the first special symbol changes based on the data in the first reserved memory.

Next, the CPU 103 reads out each random number stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number=1 indicated by the special symbol pointer, and stores it in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 102 (step 087FS007). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 reads out each random number stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number=1 in the first reserved memory buffer, and stores it in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 102. Also, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 103 reads out each random number stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number=1 in the second reserved memory buffer, and stores it in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 102.

Then, the CPU 103 subtracts one from the count value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special pattern pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step 087FS008). Specifically, when the special pattern pointer indicates "first," the CPU 103 subtracts one from the count value of the first reserved memory number counter, and shifts the contents of each storage area in the first reserved memory buffer. Also, when the special pattern pointer indicates "second," the CPU 103 subtracts one from the count value of the second reserved memory number counter, and shifts the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory buffer.

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

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

Next, the CPU 103 controls the transmission of a reserved memory number designation command to the performance control CPU 120 indicated by the special pattern pointer based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special pattern pointer after subtraction (step 087FS009). In this case, if the special pattern pointer is set to a value indicating "first", the CPU 103 controls the transmission of a first reserved memory number designation command. Also, if the special pattern pointer is set to a value indicating "second", the CPU 103 controls the transmission of a second reserved memory number designation command.

Next, the CPU 103 sends a background designation command (step 087FS010), reads Random R (random number for determining a jackpot) from the reserved memory buffer, and executes the jackpot determination module (step 087FS011). In this case, the CPU 103 reads the random number for determining a jackpot extracted in the start winning determination process and stored in advance in the first reserved memory buffer or the second reserved memory buffer, and performs a jackpot determination. The jackpot determination module is a program that executes a process that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 12) with the random number for determining a jackpot, and determines that a jackpot has occurred if they match. In other words, it is a program that executes the process of determining a jackpot.

In the process of determining a jackpot, when the game state is in a probability variable state (high probability state), the probability of a jackpot is higher than when the game state is not in a probability variable state (normal game state and time-saving state). Specifically, a probability variable jackpot determination table (table with the values on the right side of FIG. 12(A) set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, and a normal time jackpot determination table (table with the values on the left side of FIG. 12(A) set) in which a smaller number of jackpot determination values are set than in the probability variable jackpot determination table are provided. Then, the CPU 103 checks whether the game state is in a probability variable state, and when the game state is in a probability variable state, performs the process of determining a jackpot using the probability variable jackpot determination table, and when the game state is in a normal state or time-saving state, performs the process of determining a jackpot using the normal time jackpot determination table. That is, when the value of the random number for determining a jackpot (RANDOM R) matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 12(A), the CPU 103 determines that the special symbol is a jackpot. If it determines that a jackpot has occurred (Y in step 087FS011), the process proceeds to step 087FS012. Note that determining whether or not to determine whether or not to determine a jackpot means determining whether or not to transition to a jackpot game state, but also means determining whether or not to determine whether or not the stopped symbol in the special symbol is a jackpot symbol.

Whether the current game state is in a high probability state is confirmed by checking whether the high probability state flag is set. The high probability state flag is set when the game state transitions to a high probability state, and is reset when the high probability state ends. Specifically, the high probability state flag is set in the process of ending a jackpot game, and is then reset at the timing when the variable display of the special pattern ends and the stopped pattern is displayed stationary when either the variable display has been performed a predetermined number of times (150 times) or the next jackpot has been determined, whichever occurs first, is met.

If the value of the random number (Random R) for determining a jackpot does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in step 087FS011), proceed to step 087FS016, which will be described later.

If the value of the random number (random R) for determining a jackpot matches any of the jackpot determination values in step 087FS011, the CPU 103 sets a jackpot flag indicating a jackpot (step 087FS012). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. Then, as a table to be used to determine the jackpot type as one of the multiple types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 12(B) and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 12(C) are selected (step 087FS013). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 selects the first special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 12(B). Also, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 103 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 12(C).

Next, the CPU 103 reads the random number for determining the type of jackpot extracted in the start winning determination process and stored in advance in the first reserved memory buffer or the second reserved memory buffer, and using the jackpot type determination table selected in step 087FS013, determines the jackpot type and jackpot pattern that correspond to the value that matches the value of the random number for determining the type of jackpot (Random 1) stored in the reserved memory buffer (step 087FS014).

As shown in Figures 12 (B) and (C), for the first special pattern and the second special pattern, the relationship between the jackpot type and the jackpot pattern is set so that the jackpot pattern differs for each jackpot type, and the jackpot type and the jackpot pattern are determined simultaneously, so that the correspondence between the jackpot pattern and the game control according to the jackpot type is simplified, preventing the game control from becoming complicated.

The CPU 103 also sets jackpot type data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 102 (step 087FS015). For example, if the jackpot type is a "5R normal jackpot", the jackpot type data is set to "01". If the jackpot type is a "5R variable jackpot", the jackpot type data is set to "02". If the jackpot type is a "10R variable jackpot", the jackpot type data is set to "03".

Next, the CPU 103 sets the stopping symbol for the special symbol (step 087FS016). Specifically, if the jackpot flag is not set, the "-" symbol, which is a losing symbol, is set as the stopping symbol for the special symbol. If the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol determined in step 087FS014 is set as the stopping symbol for the special symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be a "5R normal jackpot", the stopping symbol for the special symbol is set to "1". When the jackpot type is determined to be a "5R special jackpot", the stopping symbol for the special symbol is set to "3". When the jackpot type is determined to be a "10R special jackpot", the stopping symbol for the special symbol is set to "7".

Then, the CPU 103 sends a display result designation command (step 087FS017) and updates the value of the special pattern process flag to a value corresponding to the variable pattern setting process (S111) (step 087FS018).

(Variation pattern setting process)
Fig. 22 is a flow chart showing an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. As shown in Fig. 22, in the fluctuation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 determines a fluctuation pattern (step 087FS101). At this time, the CPU 103 first determines a rear fluctuation pattern based on the presence or absence of a jackpot and the type of the jackpot, and then determines a front fluctuation pattern.

Next, the CPU 103 performs control to send a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the performance control CPU 120 (step 087FS102).

Next, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the change time corresponding to the selected change pattern in the change time timer formed in the RAM 102 (step 087FS103). Then, the CPU 103 performs control to send a pattern change designation command to the performance control CPU 120 (step 087FS104), and updates the value of the special pattern process flag to a value corresponding to the special pattern change process (S112) (step 087FS105).

(Variable display start setting process)

Figure 23 is a flow chart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the performance control process shown in Figure 9. In the variable display start setting process, the performance control CPU 120 first determines whether the first variable display start command reception flag is on or not (step 213SGS271). If the first variable display start command reception flag is on (step 213SGS271; Y), the various command data and various flags stored in association with buffer numbers "1-0" to "1-4" of the first special chart reserved memory in the start winning time reception command buffer are shifted up by one buffer number at a time (step 213SGS272). Note that the contents of buffer number "1-0" cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift to, so it is erased.

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

Also, if the first variable display start command reception flag is off in step 213SGS271 (step 213SGS271; N), it is determined whether the second variable display start command reception flag is on (step 213SGS273). If the second variable display start command reception flag is off (step 213SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is terminated, and if the second variable display start command reception flag is on (step 213SGS273; Y), the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" of the second special chart reserved memory in the start winning time reception command buffer are shifted up by one buffer number at a time (step 213SGS274). Note that the contents of buffer number "2-0" cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift to, so it is erased.

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

After executing step 213SGS272 or step 213SGS274, the performance control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (step 213SGS275).

Next, the display result (stopping pattern) of the decorative pattern is determined according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (i.e., the received display result designation command) and the variation pattern (step 213SGS276). In this case, the performance control CPU 120 determines the stopping pattern of the decorative pattern according to the display result designated by the display result designation command, and stores data indicating the determined stopping pattern of the decorative pattern in the decorative pattern display result storage area.

Next, the performance control CPU 120 executes a preview performance determination process (step 213SGS277) that determines whether or not to execute a preview performance in the variable display and the performance pattern of the preview performance to be executed, and a chance up performance determination process (step 213SG278) that determines whether or not to execute a chance up performance in the variable display. Then, it selects a process table according to whether or not the chance up performance is executed and the variation pattern (step 213SGS286), and starts a process timer (step 213SGS287).

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

Then, the performance control CPU 120 executes control of the performance device (image display device 5 as a performance component, various lamps as performance components, speakers 8L, 8R as performance components, and operation unit (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.)) according to the contents of process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1) (step 213SGS288). For example, to display an image corresponding to a fluctuation pattern on the image display device 5, it outputs a command to the display control unit 123. It also outputs a control signal (lamp control execution data) to the lamp control board 14 to control the lighting/extinguishing of various lamps. It also outputs a control signal (sound number data) to the sound control board 13 to output sound from the speakers 8L, 8R.

Then, the variable display time timer is set to a value corresponding to the variable display time specified by the variation pattern designation command (step 213SGS289). A predetermined time is also set to the variable display control timer (step 213SGS290). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the performance control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, center, and right decorative patterns to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, the display control unit 123 outputs a signal corresponding to the image data written to the VRAM to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing the variable display (variation) of the decorative patterns. Next, the value of the performance control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variable display in progress performance process (step S172), and the variable display start setting process is terminated (step 213SGS291).

Figure 24 is a flowchart of the preview performance determination process shown in Figure 23. In the preview performance determination process, the performance control CPU 120 first identifies the variable display result and the fluctuation pattern (step 213SG301). Then, it is determined whether the identified fluctuation pattern is any of the shortened non-reach fluctuation patterns (PA1-2, PA1-3, PA1-4) (step 213SGS302). If the identified fluctuation pattern is any of the shortened non-reach fluctuation patterns (PA1-2, PA1-3, PA1-4) (step 213SGS302; Y), the preview performance determination process is terminated, and if the identified fluctuation pattern is not any of the shortened non-reach fluctuation patterns (step 213SGS302; N), the presence or absence of the preview performance and the performance pattern are determined based on the identified variable display result and fluctuation pattern (step 213SGS303).

The performance control CPU 120 judges whether or not it has been decided in step 213SGS303 to execute a preview performance (step 213SGS304). If it has been decided in step 213SGS303 not to execute a preview performance (step 213SGS304; N), the preview performance decision process is terminated. If it has been decided in step 213SGS303 to execute a preview performance (step 213SGS304; Y), the decided performance pattern is stored (step 213SGS305), a preview performance start waiting timer is set, and the preview performance decision process is terminated (step 213SGS306).

Figure 25 is a flowchart of the chance-up effect determination process shown in Figure 23. Note that the chance-up effect in this case is an effect in which the display mode of the title, line S, line L, and cut-in displayed during the reach effect changes to multiple colors such as red, gold, rainbow, etc.

In the chance-up effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the variable display fluctuation pattern is an SP reach fluctuation pattern (step 213 SGS311). If the variable display fluctuation pattern is a non-reach or normal reach fluctuation pattern (step 213 SGS311; N), the chance-up effect determination process ends, and if the variable display fluctuation pattern is an SP reach fluctuation pattern (step 213 SGS311; Y), it determines whether the variable display fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern for special consecutive effects A and B (step 213 SGS312).

If the change pattern of the variable display is the change pattern of special consecutive effects A and B (step 213SGS312; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute a chance-up effect based on the change pattern of the special consecutive effects A and B and the variable display result (step 213SGS313). Thereafter, the chance-up effect determination process ends.

If the change pattern of the variable display is not that of special consecutive effects A and B (step 213SGS312; N), it is determined whether or not it is the change pattern of SP Reach A (step 213SGS314). If it is the change pattern of SP Reach A (step 213SGS314; Y), it is determined whether or not to execute a chance up effect in SP Reach A (step 213SGS315). If a chance up effect is not to be executed in SP Reach A (step 213SGS315; N), the chance up effect determination process is terminated.

When a chance up performance is executed in SP Reach A (step 213SGS315; Y), it is determined whether or not to execute a chance up performance for the title (step 213SGS316). When a chance up performance for the title is executed (step 213SGS316; Y), it is determined whether or not to execute a chance up performance based on the fluctuation pattern of SP Reach A and the variable display result (step 213SGS317). It is then determined whether or not to execute a chance up performance for the line S (step 213SGS316). When a chance up performance for the title is not executed (step 213SGS315; N), it is determined whether or not to execute a chance up performance for the line S (step 213SGS318).

If the chance up effect of the line S is to be executed (step 213SGS318; Y), it is determined whether or not to execute the chance up effect based on the fluctuation pattern of SP Reach A and the variable display result (step 213SGS319). After that, it is determined whether or not to execute the chance up effect of the cut-in (step 213SGS320). If the chance up effect of the line S is not to be executed (step 213SGS318; N), it is determined whether or not to execute the chance up effect of the cut-in (step 213SGS320).

If a cut-in chance-up effect is to be executed (step 213SGS320; Y), a decision is made as to whether or not to execute a chance-up effect based on the fluctuation pattern of SP Reach A and the variable display result (step 213SGS321). Then, the chance-up effect determination process ends. If a cut-in chance-up effect is not to be executed (step 213SGS320; N), the chance-up effect determination process ends.

If it is not the SP Reach A fluctuation pattern (step 213 SGS314; N), it is determined whether it is the SP Reach B fluctuation pattern (step 213 SGS322). If it is the SP Reach B fluctuation pattern (step 213 SGS322; Y), it is determined whether or not to execute a chance up effect in SP Reach B (step 213 SGS323). If it is not to execute a chance up effect in SP Reach B (step 213 SGS323; N), the chance up effect determination process is terminated.

When a chance up performance is executed in SP Reach B (step 213SGS323; Y), it is determined whether or not to execute a chance up performance for the title (step 213SGS324). When a chance up performance for the title is executed (step 213SGS324; Y), it is determined whether or not to execute a chance up performance based on the fluctuation pattern of SP Reach B and the variable display result (step 213SGS325). It is then determined whether or not to execute a chance up performance for the line S (step 213SGS326). When a chance up performance for the title is not executed (step 213SGS324; N), it is determined whether or not to execute a chance up performance for the line S (step 213SGS326).

If the chance up effect of the line S is to be executed (step 213SGS326; Y), it is determined whether or not to execute the chance up effect based on the fluctuation pattern of SP Reach B and the variable display result (step 213SGS327). After that, it is determined whether or not to execute the chance up effect of the line L (step 213SGS328). If the chance up effect of the line S is not to be executed (step 213SGS326; N), it is determined whether or not to execute the chance up effect of the line L (step 213SGS328).

If the chance up effect of the line L is to be executed (step 213 SGS328; Y), it is determined whether or not to execute the chance up effect based on the fluctuation pattern of SP Reach B and the variable display result (step 213 SGS329). Then, the chance up effect determination process is terminated. If the chance up effect of the line L is not to be executed (step 213 SGS328; N), the chance up effect determination process is terminated.

If the fluctuation pattern is not that of SP Reach B (step 213 SGS322; N), it is determined whether or not to execute a chance up effect in SP Reach C (step 213 SGS330). If the chance up effect is not executed in SP Reach C (step 213 SGS330; N), the chance up effect determination process is terminated.

When a chance up performance is executed in SP Reach C (step 213SGS330; Y), it is determined whether or not to execute a chance up performance for the title (step 213SGS331). When a chance up performance for the title is executed (step 213SGS331; Y), it is determined whether or not to execute a chance up performance based on the fluctuation pattern of SP Reach C and the variable display result (step 213SGS332). It is then determined whether or not to execute a chance up performance for the line S (step 213SGS333). When a chance up performance for the title is not executed (step 213SGS331; N), it is determined whether or not to execute a chance up performance for the line S (step 213SGS332).

If the chance up performance of the line S is to be executed (step 213SGS333; Y), it is determined whether or not to execute the chance up performance based on the fluctuation pattern of the SP reach C and the variable display result (step 213SGS334). After that, it is determined whether or not to execute the chance up performance of the line L (step 213SGS335). If the chance up performance of the line S is not to be executed (step 213SGS333; N), it is determined whether or not to execute the chance up performance of the line L (step 213SGS335).

If the chance up effect of the line L is to be executed (step 213 SGS335; Y), it is determined whether or not to execute the chance up effect based on the fluctuation pattern of the SP reach C and the variable display result (step 213 SGS336). Then, the chance up effect determination process is terminated. If the chance up effect of the line L is not to be executed (step 213 SGS335; N), the chance up effect determination process is terminated.

<Normal fluctuation flow>
26 to 31 are diagrams showing the details of the flow of fluctuations until the development into the SP reach during normal times. In this embodiment, the pattern of development from the pseudo consecutive <flow of normal fluctuations (1)> and the pattern of development from the special consecutive performance <flow of normal fluctuations (2)> are shown, but the invention is not limited to these. It is also possible to develop into the SP reach even if the pseudo consecutive or special consecutive performance is not executed, or not to develop into the SP reach.

<Normal fluctuation flow (1)>
26 to 28 show the effects when a variation pattern in which pseudo consecutive reels are executed twice (pseudo consecutive symbols are temporarily stopped twice) is selected. (1-1) shows that the variation that was being performed has ended, and the numbers on the decorative symbols have stopped at the number "125". A new variation is performed (1-2), and during the variation, the character "Nana" and a dialogue frame showing the lines of the character "Nana" are displayed, and the conversation performance begins (1-3). A few seconds after the lines of the character "Nana" are displayed, the lines of the character "Jam" are displayed (1-4). During the conversation performance, the background is darker than usual.

After the conversation performance ends, the background returns to normal brightness and the left decorative pattern displays the number "5" temporarily, and the right decorative pattern displays the number "4" temporarily (1-5). After the left and right decorative patterns have temporarily stopped, the pseudo-repeat pattern is displayed at a slower rate (1-6). When the pseudo-repeat pattern temporarily stops in the center of the screen, it is accompanied by an effect image (1-7). After the pseudo-repeat pattern temporarily stops, it is enlarged while tilting, and when the enlarged display ends, the letters "x2" are displayed in the bottom right of the pseudo-repeat pattern, suggesting that the pseudo-repeat will start to change again (1-8).

After the pseudo-consecutive is executed, the fluctuation will start again. At that time, the letters "x2" will be displayed in the top right corner of the screen, indicating that the fluctuation is occurring after the pseudo-consecutive has occurred (1-9). A few seconds after the fluctuation begins, the character "Nana" and a dialogue box showing the character "Nana"'s lines will be displayed, and the conversation will begin (1-10). A few seconds after the character "Nana"'s lines are displayed, the character "Jam"'s lines will be displayed (1-11). While the conversation is taking place, the background will be darker than usual.

After the conversation performance ends, the background returns to normal brightness, and the left decorative pattern "5" and the right decorative pattern "5" temporarily stop, and are displayed in a reach mode (1-12). After the left decorative pattern and the right decorative pattern temporarily stop, the pseudo consecutive pattern changes and is displayed from the changing middle decorative pattern (1-13). As the pseudo consecutive pattern temporarily stops in the center of the screen, an effect image is displayed (1-14). After the pseudo consecutive pattern temporarily stops, it is enlarged while tilting, and when the enlarged display ends, the letters "x3" are displayed in the bottom right of the pseudo consecutive pattern, suggesting that the pseudo consecutive pattern will start changing again (1-15).

After the pseudo-consecutive wins are performed, the fluctuations start again. At that time, the letters "x3" are displayed in the upper right corner of the screen, indicating that the fluctuations are occurring after the pseudo-consecutive wins have occurred (1-16). A few seconds after the fluctuations start, a reserve change effect is performed that changes the active display, and the white reserve changes to a red reserve (1-17) to (1-19). After that, the decorative pattern "2" is temporarily stopped on the left decorative pattern, and the decorative pattern "2" is temporarily stopped on the right decorative pattern, and they are displayed in a reach state (1-20). After that, an SP reach suggestion effect is performed that suggests that an SP reach will be performed (1-21). After that, an SP reach determined by the fluctuation pattern is performed.

<Normal fluctuation flow (2)>
29 to 31 show the effects when the variation pattern in which the special consecutive performance A is executed is selected. (2-1) shows that the variation that has been variable display up until now has ended, and the numbers of the decorative pattern stop at the number "125". The variation ends, and a new variation is performed (2-2), during which the character "Nana" and a frame of the character's lines are displayed, and the conversation performance begins (2-3). A few seconds after the character "Nana"'s lines are displayed, the character "Jam"'s lines are displayed (2-4). During the conversation performance, the background becomes darker than usual. After that, the decorative pattern "2" is temporarily stopped on the left decorative pattern, and the decorative pattern "2" is temporarily stopped on the right decorative pattern, and is displayed in a reach mode (2-5). After that, the screen gradually whites out, and the special consecutive performance A (Jam's training) begins (2-6).

When special sequence A starts, the title of special sequence A, "Jam's Training", is displayed first (2-6). After the title is displayed, the character "Jam" speaks lines before starting his training (2-7) (2-8). At that time, subtitles for the lines are displayed at the bottom of the screen. When he finishes speaking, the image displayed from the perspective (third person perspective) where the character "Jam" and Wooden Man Tsubaki can be seen changes to display the performance from the character "Jam's" line of sight (first person perspective), and the character "Jam's" hands and Wooden Man Tsubaki are displayed (2-9). Wooden Man Tsubaki is a piece of equipment for martial arts training, consisting of a wooden pillar with several handles. After that, the character "Jam" performs a punch action towards Wooden Man Tsubaki. At this time, the character "Jam" says "Yaa", but no subtitles for the lines are displayed. When the punch of the character "Jam" hits the wooden man Tsubaki, the arm of the character "Jam" is covered with a blue aura (2-10). After that, the arm of the character "Jam" that punched returns, and the wooden man Tsubaki sways. After this, if the special consecutive performance A continues, the wooden man Tsubaki stands still, and if it ends, the axis of the wooden man Tsubaki breaks and it is displayed as if it is falling over (2-11). This time, the wooden man Tsubaki stands still and the word "Continue" is displayed, notifying that the special consecutive performance A will continue (2-12). After that, the character "Jam" performs a punch action towards the wooden man Tsubaki. At this time, the character "Jam" utters the sound "Yaa", but no dialogue subtitles are displayed. When the punch of the character "Jam" hits the wooden man Tsubaki, the arm of the character "Jam" is covered with a green aura (2-13). After that, the arm of the character "Jam" that punched returns, and the wooden man Tsubaki sways (2-14). After that, the wooden man Tsubaki stops and the word "Continue" is displayed, notifying that the special continuous performance A will continue (2-15). After that, the character "Jam" performs a punch action towards the wooden man Tsubaki. At this time, the character "Jam" utters a voice "Yaaa", but no dialogue subtitles are displayed. When the punch of the character "Jam" hits the wooden man Tsubaki, the arm of the character "Jam" becomes covered in a red aura (2-16). After that, the arm of the character "Jam" that punched returns, and the wooden man Tsubaki sways (2-17). After that, the axis of the wooden man Tsubaki breaks, and it is displayed as if it is falling (2-18). Then, the viewpoint changes from the first person viewpoint to the third person viewpoint, and the arms of the wooden man Tsubaki and the character "Jam" are displayed with the red aura still on. At that time, the dialogue subtitles are displayed at the bottom of the screen, and the character "Jam" speaks a line (2-19). After that, the decorative symbols are displayed in a reach mode, the special consecutive performance A ends, and the SP reach is executed.

In this way, the special consecutive performance A is a performance in which the same action is performed multiple times (sometimes a single time), and is designed so that the more times it is performed, the higher the chance of a big win. Also, as will be described later, it is designed so that the more times it is performed, the more chances there are to perform a chance up during the SP reach, so that a relationship can be created between the special consecutive performance A and the SP reach, and both can be paid attention to. Also, since the special consecutive performance A is performed from the perspective of the character "Jam" (first-person perspective), confidence can be projected onto the character performing the action, which increases the interest in the game. Also, the attack of the character "Jam" is only a punch with his right arm, and it is designed so that the punch of the character "Jam" is performed with the same attack motion, which makes it easy to recognize that it has continued. Also, the scene suggesting whether or not to continue is designed to be the same for each time, and by doing so, it is easy to recognize that it is a performance suggesting whether or not to continue by having it in common. In addition, when it starts (start performance) and ends (end performance), dialogue subtitles are displayed and the voice of the character "Jam" is output, but during scenes where an attack is occurring, the dialogue subtitles are not displayed and the voice of the character "Jam" is output. In this way, by not displaying dialogue subtitles, it is possible to focus attention on the action in that scene, and by displaying dialogue subtitles when it starts (start performance) and ends (end performance), it is easier for the player to recognize when it has started and ended. In addition, when the special consecutive performance ends, the decorative symbols are designed to be displayed in a reach mode. In this way, it is easy to tell that special consecutive performance A has ended, increasing interest in the game.

Figures 32 to 50 are explanatory diagrams of various SP reaches. In this embodiment, after the normal flow of fluctuations (1) and (2), three types of SP reaches, SP reach A, SP reach B, and SP reach C, are executed, and the order of the expected jackpot probability is designed to be SP reach A < SP reach B < SP reach C. In addition, SP reach B and SP reach C are displayed as black bands (also called Cinemascope areas) in the upper and lower areas of the LCD, and the development of the SP reach is displayed in the central display area of the LCD. This display method is a display method used in movies, etc., and is called Cinemascope expression or letterbox expression. The reason for adopting these expressions is the relationship between the image material and the size of the LCD, and they are expression methods adopted especially when the aspect ratio of the image size and the aspect ratio of the LCD size do not match, or when the image size is smaller than the size of the LCD when it is made equal. Although it is displayed with a black band, it is not limited to this and can be any other color as long as both ends are different from the display in the center. Also, when dialogue subtitles (Dialogue S, Dialogue L, etc.) are displayed during each SP reach, it is designed to output sound (the character's voice).

<SP Reach A> (Fig. 32 to Fig. 36)
First, we will explain SP Reach A. In SP Reach A, after the normal flow of fluctuations (1) and (2), the ground is displayed (A-1), a performance display is performed in which the character "Mumu" lands on the ground (A-2), and the upper body of the character "Mumu" is enlarged and a background image including multiple stars corresponding to the character "Mumu" is displayed (A-3).

Next, the characters "Mumu" and "Bakuchu" face each other, and the word "VS" is displayed, indicating that a battle is about to begin (A-4).

Next, the character "Bakuchu" attacks the character "Mumu" (specifically, emits a ray of light from his fingertips). At this time, the character "Mumu" is in a state where he is blocking the attack by using the center decoration pattern "9" (or a pattern image corresponding to the center decoration pattern "9") as a shield (A-5).

Next, an attack from the character "Bakuchu" to the character "Mumu" (specifically, a beam of light emitted from the fingertip) is displayed, destroying the central decorative symbol "9" that was acting as a shield. At this point, the central decorative symbol "9" appears destroyed (A-6). Then, the character "Mumu" is enlarged and a background image including multiple star shapes corresponding to the character "Mumu" is displayed (A-7).

Next, an effect is displayed in which the character "Mumu" begins an attack on the character "Bakuchu" (specifically, he launches a punch) (A-8). Then, the opposing character "Bakuchu" is displayed from the front (A-9), and an effect is displayed in which a middle decorative pattern "1" appears in front of the character "Bakuchu" (A-10). This middle decorative pattern "1" then becomes a shield that blocks attacks from the character "Mumu" against the character "Bakuchu", meaning that an effect is displayed in which the character "Mumu" attacks (specifically, he launches a punch) this middle decorative pattern "1" (A-11).

The decorative pattern "1" displayed in (A-10) is the decorative pattern displayed just before the decorative pattern "2" that results in the jackpot pattern combination "222." Therefore, the jackpot is announced when the decorative pattern "1" displayed in (A-10) is destroyed and the next decorative pattern "2" is displayed.

When the attack by the character "Mumu" reaches the middle decoration pattern "1" (A-11), the effect image that was displayed immediately before is displayed with reduced brightness and saturation, and a cut-in effect is executed (A-12) in which an image of the character "Mumu" and multiple stars (normal or high brightness and saturation) is superimposed. Then, when the image displayed by the cut-in effect is erased, the same effect display as immediately before the cut-in effect (A-11) is performed again (A-13).

At this point, the deciding button effect starts, and a push button image resembling a push button and a display indicating the valid operation period are displayed superimposed on the effect display that was displayed immediately before (A-14). In other words, an effect display that encourages the user to press the push button starts.

In the case of a jackpot, when a push button press is detected, after (A-14), a background image with a radial pattern is displayed on the image display device 5 (A-15), and a movable body performance is executed in which the movable body 32 moves from its initial position to a performance position in front of the image display device 5 (A-16). Next, the movable body 32 stops at the performance position in front of the image display device 5 for a predetermined period of time (A-17).

Then, the movable body 32 is controlled to return from the performance position to the initial position, and the attack from the character "Mumu" to the character "Bakuchu" becomes effective, the central decorative pattern "1" that was acting as a shield is destroyed, and a performance is displayed in which the attacked character "Bakuchu" is blown away (A-18).

Then, the character "Mumu" is displayed in a jubilant manner (A-19), after which a light effect image is displayed superimposed on the previous performance display including the characters "Mumu" and "Bakuchu" (A-20), and the light effect image is enlarged to cover the characters "Mumu" and "Bakuchu" (A-21). At this time, the light effect image is opaque, so the covered characters "Mumu" and "Bakuchu" cannot be seen.

Next, after the light effect image covers the entire screen, a presentation display is performed in which the jackpot pattern "222" appears, including the center decoration pattern "2" displayed in the normal manner (A-22). The jackpot pattern "222" is then gradually enlarged (A-23), until it covers the entire screen (A-24). After that, the jackpot pattern "222" is displayed at the same size as when the normal fluctuation occurred before the reach was achieved, and is displayed as if it is swaying four times (A-25).

Then, the jackpot symbol "222" is temporarily hidden and the text "Completely settled" is displayed (A-26). Then, the image display device 5 goes white, the Super Reach A effect ends, and the jackpot symbol "222" is displayed temporarily (A-27). After that, the jackpot symbol "222" is displayed temporarily (A-28). Note that in this embodiment, the temporarily displayed symbol is not a completely stopped symbol, but rather a symbol that is displayed while slightly shaking.

If it is a miss, after (A-14), the attack from the character "Mumu" to the character "Bakuchu" is not effective, and the central decorative pattern "1" that acted as a shield is not destroyed and changes from the cracked state back to the normal state (A-29).

Then, the character "Bakuchu" is displayed in a pose with both hands raised diagonally (A-30), and the center decoration pattern "1" is displayed superimposed on the character "Bakuchu" (A-31). Then, after the center decoration pattern "1", which is a losing combination, is displayed swaying four times, the image display device 5 goes black (A-32), and the Super Reach A performance ends.

When Super Reach A ends, the same background image as when the normal fluctuation occurred before the reach was established is displayed, and the losing symbol "212" is temporarily displayed (A-33). After that, the losing symbol "212" is displayed (A-34).

<SP Reach B> (Figures 37 to 43)
Next, the SP Reach B will be described. In the SP Reach B, the title of the SP Reach B is displayed (B-1) after the flow of normal fluctuations (1) and (2). After the title of the SP Reach B is displayed, the performance of the SP Reach B starts. From (B-1) to (B-27) and (B-40) to (B-43), the performance of the SP Reach B displays a CinemaScope area at the edge of the screen, and the lines S are displayed superimposed on the CinemaScope area as in (B-2). The shape of the CinemaScope area is rectangular, and a performance like a movie can be executed. This display method makes it possible to emphasize the lines S on the CinemaScope area, while making the lines S easier to see than in the case of the SP Reach A, and to clearly distinguish the difference from the SP Reach A, and thus to provide a gaming machine that does not tire the player. Furthermore, since the display method is different from the SP Reach A and other notices, it is possible to recognize at a glance that this is a performance that can be expected to lead to a big win. After the title of SP Reach B is displayed, a performance in which the character "Mumu" walks down the street is displayed in the center of the screen, and the character "Mumu"'s lines S are displayed in accordance with the performance (B-2) to (B-5). Next, a line L larger than the line S, a white star-shaped effect image that emphasizes the line L, and the background in the center of the screen are displayed in a white display mode (B-6). At this time, the decorative light-emitting body also emits light in a white mode (color). The content of the line L is displayed in relation to the line S, and a part of the line of SP Reach B is displayed as the line L. In this way, by displaying a part of the line large, it is possible to leave an impression on the line displayed large, and interest in the game is increased. In addition, by displaying related characters, it is possible to leave an impression on the line L while smoothly executing the performance. In addition, the font size of each character of the line S is unified, and the display position and the direction in which the characters are written are also unified, but the font size of the line L is not unified, and the keyword character (for example, "Lunch") is displayed large. Furthermore, there are also lines L displayed with the direction of the characters changed, such as in (B-8). This allows the player to focus on the lines L rather than the lines S. Also, the lines L are displayed while moving. This moving display moves at a speed that allows the player to recognize the lines L, and the lines L moves outside the screen area due to the moving display, but only a part of the lines moves outside the screen area, and the scene switches to the next scene (B-7) before the lines L are completely no longer displayed. This allows the player to focus more on the lines L than on a still image. Also, the display of the lines L is fixed, and in this embodiment, the lines L are displayed only when the lines are (B-6), (B-8), and (B-10). After (B-6), the character "Jam" and the line S are displayed in the center of the screen (B-7), and after the character "Jam" finishes saying the line S in the center of the screen, the line L, a red effect image that emphasizes the line L, and the background in the center of the screen are displayed in a red display mode (B-8). At this time, the decorative illuminant also emits light in a red mode (color). When displayed in a red display mode, a specific sound 1 is output to make the player recognize that a chance up has occurred. In (B-8), the line L, the effect image that emphasizes the line L, and the background in the center of the screen are displayed in a red display mode, which is the chance up performance described above, and means that the chance up has changed from white to red. Since the display is in red from the beginning, it is not possible to recognize the change from white to red. After that, the character "Mumu" and the line S are displayed in the center of the screen (B-9), and after the character "Mumu" finishes saying the line S, the line L, an effect image emphasizing the line L, and the background in the center of the screen are displayed in a red display mode (B-10). After that, the character "Mumu" and the line S are displayed in the center of the screen (B-11), (B-12), and from (B-13) to (B-25), the image of the character "Mumu" and the line L displayed so far ((B-6), (B-8), (B-10)) are displayed alternately. By designing in this way, not only is the association between the character "Mumu" and the line L strengthened, but it is also possible to leave an impression and increase the interest in the game. At this time, the image of the line L that is displayed again is displayed while quickly shaking up and down and left and right. Furthermore, the image of the line L that is displayed again is displayed in the same display mode as the first time it was displayed. By doing this, it is possible to leave an impression of the line L that is displayed again, and to recognize that it is a display that is displayed again. At this time, the decorative light source does not emit light in a manner (color) related to the display manner of the first displayed line L, the effect image emphasizing the line L, and the background in the center of the screen, and the performance is executed while the white lamp flashes at high speed. Furthermore, the sound output during the chance up is not output, and instead, it is designed to output a short specific sound 2 every time the screen is switched. After that, the button display is enlarged and displayed in the screen area (B-26). At this time, the CinemaScope area is erased and displayed. By doing so, the button display can be focused on. Then, the moment the enlarged button display is reduced and reaches a specified size as shown in (B-27), a gauge indicating the valid period of the button display and the CinemaScope area are displayed, and the winning or losing performance is executed when the push button 31B is pressed or the valid period of the button display has passed for a certain period (for example, 5 seconds). By doing so, not only is it easy to understand the timing of the winning or losing performance, but the button promotion performance can also increase the interest in the game.

In the case of a big hit in SP Reach B, after (B-27), the movable body 32 falls, and a background image of a radial pattern is displayed on the screen (B-28). In this embodiment, the movable body 32 moves while the light emission control in which the decorative light emitter emits light in rainbow colors is started from the scene shown in (B-28) to (B-29). From this point, the CinemaScope area is designed to be erased. By doing so, the big hit can be celebrated on the entire screen. After that, a performance display is performed in which the character "Jam" talks to the character "Mumu", and the dialogue S is displayed in a rainbow display mode (B-31) to (B-33). In this embodiment, the light emission control in which the decorative light emitter emits light in rainbow colors is started from the scene shown in (B-28). For example, in the scenes shown in (B-28) and (B-43), the decorative light-emitting element flashes in rainbow colors at high speed, and in the scenes shown in (B-29) to (B-33) and (B-35) to (B-37), the decorative light-emitting element slowly emits rainbow colors. When the dialogue S disappears from the screen in (B-33), the background image becomes difficult to recognize as in (B-34), and a performance display is performed in which the jackpot pattern "222" appears from the center of the screen (B-34). Then, the jackpot pattern "222" is gradually enlarged (B-35), and is enlarged to cover the entire screen (B-36). After that, the jackpot pattern "222" is displayed in the same size as when the normal fluctuation was performed before the reach was established (B-37). Then, the image display device 5 goes white, SP Reach B ends, and the same background image as when the normal fluctuation occurred before the reach was established is displayed, and the jackpot pattern "222" is temporarily stopped and displayed (B-38). After that, the jackpot pattern "222" is stopped and displayed (B-39).

If SP Reach B is a miss, after (B-27), a performance in which the character "Jam" talks to the character "Mumu" is displayed, while the dialogue S is displayed in a white display mode superimposed on the Cinemascope area is displayed (B-40), (B-41). In this embodiment, light emission control in which the decorative light emitter emits low-luminance white light is started from the scene shown in (B-40). Next, when the dialogue S disappears from the screen in (B-41), the background image becomes difficult to recognize as in (B-42), and a performance display in which the pattern "212" appears from the center of the screen is performed in a transparent state (B-42). The transparency decreases from the transparent state, and the miss pattern can be clearly recognized (B-43). After that, the screen goes black, and SP Reach B ends. When SP Reach B ends, the same background image as when the normal fluctuation occurred before the reach was established is displayed, and the losing symbol "212" is temporarily stopped and displayed (B-44). After that, the losing symbol "212" is stopped and displayed (B-45).

In this embodiment, the shape of the CinemaScope area is rectangular, but it may be any shape, such as a jagged shape or a circle, and the color does not have to be black. In addition, the way the chance-up performance is displayed is red from the beginning, so the change from white to red cannot be recognized, but the dialogue L, an effect image that emphasizes the dialogue L, and the background in the center of the screen may be displayed while the player is shown the change from white to red. In addition, when the result is announced, the background image is displayed in a state that is difficult to recognize, but by doing so, the pattern is emphasized, making it easier for the player to recognize whether it is a big hit or a miss. Furthermore, the display mode of the active display may be changed during the SP Reach B performance, and when the display mode is changed, the display mode may be changed from outside the CinemaScope area or from within the CinemaScope area. By doing this, the display mode of the active display and the CinemaScope area image can be focused on, improving the interest in the game.

<SP Reach C> (Fig. 44 to Fig. 50)
Next, (C-1)C will be described. In SP Reach C, the title of SP Reach C is displayed after the normal flow of fluctuations (1) and (2) (C-1). After the title of SP Reach C is displayed as in (C-1), the performance of SP Reach C begins. From (C-1) to (C-25), (C-40) to (C-43), the performance of SP Reach C displays a CinemaScope area at the edge of the screen, and the area in which the lines S are displayed is superimposed as in (C-2). The CinemaScope area does not display anything other than the lines S. By displaying the CinemaScope area, the lines S can be emphasized, and the lines S can be more easily recognized than in SP Reach A, so that not only can the lines S be drawn to attention, but also the feeling of watching a movie can be given. After the title of SP Reach C is displayed, the character "Nana" and many other characters are displayed around the character "Nana" in the center of the screen, and the character "Nana"'s lines S are displayed in accordance with the performance (C-2) to (C-4). Next, lines L larger than the lines S, an effect image emphasizing the lines L, and the background in the center of the screen are displayed in a white display mode (C-5). At this time, the decorative illuminant is also emitting light in a white mode (color). The content of the lines L is displayed in relation to the lines S, and a part of the lines of SP Reach C is displayed as the lines L. In addition, the font size of each character of the lines S is unified, and the direction in which the characters are written is also unified, but the font size of the lines L is not unified, and the characters that are keywords are displayed large. Furthermore, there is also a display of lines L with different character directions as in (C-7). By doing this, it is possible to focus more on the lines L than the lines S. In addition, the lines L are displayed while moving. The moving display is performed at a speed at which the line L can be recognized by the player, and the line L moves out of the screen area due to the moving display, but only a part of the line moves out of the screen area, and the scene switches to the next scene (C-6) before the line L is completely removed. By doing so, the player can pay more attention to the line L than a still image. In addition, the display of a part of the line L is determined, and in this embodiment, the line L is displayed only when the lines are (C-5), (C-7), or (C-9). After (C-5), the character "Moetaro" and the line S are displayed in the center of the screen (C-6), and after the character "Moetaro" finishes saying the line S, the line L, an effect image that emphasizes the line L, and the background in the center of the screen are displayed in a red display mode (C-7). At this time, the decorative light-emitting body also emits light in a red mode (color). When displayed in a red display mode, a specific sound 1 is output to make the player recognize that a chance up has occurred. In (C-7), the line L, the effect image emphasizing the line L, and the background in the center of the screen are displayed in a red display mode, but this is the chance-up effect described above, and means that the chance has increased from white to red. Since the display is red from the beginning, it is not possible to recognize the change from white to red. After that, the character "Nana" and the line S are displayed in the center of the screen (C-8), and after the character "Nana" finishes saying the line S, the line L, the effect image emphasizing the line L, and the background in the center of the screen are displayed in a gold display mode (C-9). At this time, the decorative light-emitting body also emits light in a gold display mode (color). When displayed in a gold display mode, a specific sound 3 different from when a red display mode is displayed is output in order to make the player recognize that a chance-up has occurred. (C-9) uses a color corresponding to the character "Nana", and the gold color of the character "Nana" is blue. Furthermore, when the line L is displayed in gold, it is designed to display the image of the character "Nana" together with it. By doing so, it is easy to understand that it is gold, and it is more lively than other display modes, and the interest in the game is increased. In (C-9), the line L, the effect image emphasizing the line L, and the background in the center of the screen are displayed in a gold display mode, which is the chance-up effect described above, and means that the chance has increased from red to gold. Since the display is in gold from the beginning, it is not possible to recognize the change from red to gold. After that, the character "Nana" and the line S are displayed in the center of the screen, and from (C-10), (C-11), (C-12) to (3-33), the image of the character "Nana" and the line L that has been displayed so far ((C-5), (C-7), (C-9)) are displayed alternately. By designing in this way, not only is the association between the character "Nana" and the line L strengthened, but it is also possible to leave an impression and increase the interest in the game. At this time, the image of the line L that is displayed again is displayed while quickly shaking up and down and left and right. Furthermore, the image of the line L displayed again is displayed in the same display mode as the first time it was displayed. In this way, the line L displayed again can be impressed, while the player can recognize that it is a re-display. At this time, the decorative illuminant does not emit light in a mode (color) related to the display mode of the line L displayed the first time, the effect image that emphasizes the line L, and the background in the center of the screen, and the performance is executed while the white lamp flashes at high speed. Furthermore, the sound output during the chance up is not output, and instead, it is designed to output a short specific sound 2 every time the screen is switched. After that, the button display is enlarged and displayed in the screen area (C-25). The moment the enlarged button display is reduced and reaches a specified size as in (C-26), a gauge indicating the valid period of the button display and a Cinemascope area are displayed, and the winning or losing performance is executed when the push button 31B is pressed or the valid period of the button display has passed for a certain period (for example, 5 seconds). In this way, not only is it easy to understand the timing of the winning or losing performance, but the button promotion performance can also increase the interest in the game.

In the case where the SP Reach C is a jackpot, after (C-26), the movable body 32 falls, and a background image of a radial pattern is displayed on the screen (C-27). In this embodiment, the lighting control in which the decorative light emits light in rainbow colors is started from the scenes shown in (C-27) to (C-29). From this point, the Cinemascope area is designed to be erased. By doing so, the jackpot can be celebrated on the full screen. After that, a lighting display is executed in which the character "Nana" talks to the characters displayed around her, while the dialogue S is displayed in a rainbow display mode (C-30) to (C-33). In this embodiment, the lighting control in which the decorative light emits light in rainbow colors is started from the scene shown in (C-27). For example, in the scenes shown in (C-27) and (C-33), the decorative light emits light in rainbow colors at high speed (flashes), and in the scenes shown in (C-28) to (C-33) and (C-35) to (C-37), the decorative light emits light slowly in rainbow colors. When the dialogue S disappears from the screen in (C-33), the background image becomes difficult to recognize as in (C-34), and an effect display is executed in which the jackpot symbol "222" appears from the center of the screen (C-34). The jackpot symbol "222" is gradually enlarged (C-35) until it covers the entire screen (C-36). After that, the jackpot symbol "222" is displayed at the same size as when the normal fluctuation before the reach is established is executed (C-37). Then, the image display device 5 goes white and the SP reach C ends, and the background image similar to when the normal fluctuation before the reach is established is displayed, and the jackpot symbol "222" is temporarily stopped (C-38). After that, the jackpot symbol "222" is stopped (C-39).

If SP Reach C is a miss, after (C-26), a performance display is executed in which the character "Nana" talks to the characters displayed around her, while the dialogue S is displayed in a white display mode superimposed on the Cinemascope area (C-40), (C-41). In this embodiment, light emission control is started in which the decorative light emitter emits low-luminance white light from the scene shown in (C-40). Next, when the dialogue S disappears from the screen in (C-41), the background image becomes difficult to recognize as in (C-34), and a performance display in which the pattern "212" appears from the center of the screen is executed in a transparent state (C-42). The transparency decreases from the transparent state, and the miss pattern can be clearly recognized (C-43). After that, the screen goes black, and SP Reach C ends. When the SP Reach C ends, the same background image as when the normal fluctuation was being executed before the Reach was established is displayed, and the losing symbol "212" is temporarily stopped and displayed (C-44). After that, the losing symbol "212" is stopped and displayed (C-45).

In this embodiment, the shape of the CinemaScope area is rectangular, but it may be any shape such as jagged or circular, and the color does not have to be black. In addition, the way the chance-up performance is displayed is red from the beginning, so the change from white to red cannot be recognized, but the dialogue L, an effect image that emphasizes the dialogue L, and the background in the center of the screen may be displayed while the player is shown the change from white to red. In addition, when the result is announced, the background image is displayed in a state that is difficult to recognize (C-34), but by doing so, the pattern is emphasized, making it easier for the player to recognize whether it is a big hit or a miss. Furthermore, the display mode of the active display may be changed during the SP Reach C performance, and when the display mode is changed, the display mode may be changed from outside the CinemaScope area or from within the CinemaScope area. By doing so, the display mode of the active display and the CinemaScope area image can be focused on, improving the interest in the game.

<Details of Special Continuous Performance A>
51 and 52 are detailed illustrations of the special continuous performance A. The explanation (flow) of the special continuous performance A was described in <Flow of normal variation (2)>, but here we will explain the details. In the special continuous performance A, a title is displayed and a start performance is executed (3-1) to (3-3) suggesting that the special continuous performance A will start. After that, the viewpoint changes (3-4), and there are the first scene (3-5), (3-8), and (3-14) in which the wooden man Tsubaki attacks, the second scene (3-7) and (3-13) suggesting whether to continue or end, and the end performance (3-10) to (3-12), (3-16) to (3-18), and (3-19) to (3-21) suggesting that the special continuous performance will end. In the special continuous performance A, the first scene is executed a maximum of three times, and the color of the aura on the arm of the character "Jam" changes each time. In the first scene, the color changes to blue (3-5), in the first scene, the color changes to green (3-8), and in the first scene, the color changes to red (3-14). The ending effect of the special continuous effect A is executed in the same way no matter how many times it is executed. At this time, the content of the effect does not change, but the color of the aura on the character "Jam"'s arm is displayed in the same color as it was just before the ending effect was executed. In addition, the color of the aura on the character "Jam"'s arm changes depending on the first scene, and when the color changes, the game machine lamp changes to the changed color or a specific sound is output.

In this way, by using start and end effects, it becomes easier to understand when the special consecutive performance begins and ends, increasing interest in the game. Also, by ending the end performance with the same content regardless of when it ends, it is possible to accurately inform the player that the special consecutive performance has ended.

<Details of Special Continuous Performance B>
53 to 56 are diagrams illustrating the special consecutive performance B in detail. The special consecutive performance B is a performance that has a higher expectation of being controlled by a jackpot than the special consecutive performance A, and unlike the special consecutive performance A, there are multiple attack (action) modes. The special consecutive performance B includes start performances (4-1) and (4-2) that display the title and suggest that the special consecutive performance B will begin, first scenes (4-3) to (4-8), (4-21) to (4-26), and (4-39) to (4-44) in which attacks are made toward the pot, and change scenes (4-9) to (4-11), (4-27) to (4-29), and (4-45) to (4-47) in which the color of the pot changes, and a screen that indicates whether the special consecutive performance B will continue or end. There are the second scene (4-12), (4-15), (4-18), (4-30), (4-33), and (4-36) which indicate the end of the special continuous performance, and the end performance (4-13), (4-14), (4-16), (4-17), (4-19), (4-20), (4-31), (4-32), (4-34), (4-35), (4-37), (4-38), (4-48) to (4-53) which indicate the end of the special continuous performance. The first scene of the special continuous performance B is executed a maximum of three times, and the color of the contents of the pot changes each time. In addition, the end performance of the special continuous performance B is executed with the same performance no matter how many times the end performance is executed. At this time, the performance content does not change, but the color of the contents of the pot is displayed in the same color as the color immediately before the end performance is executed. In addition, the color of the contents of the pot changes depending on the first scene, and when it changes, the game machine lamp changes to the changed color or a specific sound is output. In addition, although not shown in the figure, the system is designed so that when the ending performance is executed, a dialogue is displayed, and then a decorative pattern is displayed in a reach state (similar to the special continuous performance A). In addition, the second scene, which indicates whether the game will continue or end, is performed with the same performance content each time, without changing the performance content.

When Special Continuous Performance B begins, a title is displayed as the opening performance (4-1). After the title is displayed, the character "Nana" speaks a line before starting her training (4-2). At that time, subtitles for the line are displayed at the bottom of the screen. Once the line is finished, the first scene is executed and one of several magic actions is selected. One of "Fire Ball," "Ice Ball," or "Ultimate Ball" is selected and executed as the action. At this time, the character "Nana" shouts the name of the magic, so a voice is output but no subtitles for the line are displayed; this is the same from the first time onwards. Among the various actions, "Fireball" shows the character "Nana" in the first pose and the background color is blue (4-3) (4-4), "Iceball" shows the character "Nana" in the second pose and the background color is green (4-5) (4-6), and "Ultimate Ball" shows the character "Nana" in the third pose and the background color is red (4-7) (4-8). After that, the magic heads toward the pot. As the magic heads toward the pot, the perspective changes from third person perspective to first person perspective (the perspective of the character "Nana"). When the magic hits the pot, the contents of the pot change and turn blue (4-9), green (4-10), or red (4-11). The size of the contents of the pot varies depending on the color, and the number of bubbles varies, and it is designed so that the more bubbles there are, the higher the expectation of being controlled by a jackpot.

After the contents of the pot change, a letter appears from the pot, and the second scene is executed, indicating whether the special continuous performance B will continue or end. If it continues, the word "Continue" appears from the pot, and if it ends, the word "Development" appears from the pot (4-12), (4-13), (4-15), (4-16), (4-18), (4-19). After the word "Development" appears, the viewpoint returns from the first person to the third person, and the character "Nana" appears from the left of the screen, and the ending performance is executed while displaying dialogue subtitles (4-14), (4-17), (4-20). After the word "Continue" appears from the pot, the viewpoint returns from the first person to the third person, and the first scene is executed again. The first scene executed here is executed with the same performance content as the first scene executed earlier (4-21) to (4-26). As the magic heads toward the pot, the viewpoint changes from the third person to the first person (the viewpoint of the character "Nana"). When the magic hits the pot, the contents of the pot change color and become either green (4-27), red (4-28), or gold (4-29).

After the contents of the pot change, a letter appears from the pot, and the second scene is executed, indicating whether the special continuous performance B will continue or end. If it continues, the word "Continue" appears from the pot, and if it ends, the word "Development" appears from the pot (4-30), (4-31), (4-33), (4-34), (4-36), (4-37). After the word "Development" appears, the viewpoint returns from the first person to the third person, and the character "Nana" appears from the left of the screen, and the ending performance is executed while displaying dialogue subtitles (4-32), (4-35), (4-38). After the word "Continue" appears from the pot, the viewpoint returns from the first person to the third person, and the first scene is executed again. The first scene executed here is executed with the same performance content as the first scene executed earlier (4-39) to (4-44). As the magic heads toward the pot, the viewpoint changes from the third person to the first person (the viewpoint of the character "Nana"). When the magic hits the pot, the contents of the pot change color and become either red (4-45), gold (4-46), or rainbow (4-47).

After the contents of the pot change, letters appear from within the pot and the second scene is executed, indicating whether special consecutive performance B will continue or end. Special consecutive performance B can occur up to three times in the first scene, and in this second scene, the same performance content as the other second scenes is performed, but a "development" always appears, indicating the end. After the development appears, the perspective returns from the first person to the third person perspective, and the character "Nana" appears from the left of the screen, and the end performance is executed while dialogue subtitles are displayed (4-49), (4-51), (4-53).

The special consecutive performance B is designed so that the more times it is performed, the more chances are increased during the SP reach, and a relationship can be established between the special consecutive performance B and the SP reach, allowing players to pay attention to both. In addition, the special consecutive performance B is performed from the perspective of the character "Nana" (first-person perspective), allowing players to project confidence onto the character taking action, increasing interest in the game. In addition, the scenes suggesting whether or not to continue are designed to be the same for each performance, and by doing so, it is easy to recognize that they are performances suggesting whether or not to continue by being common. In addition, when it starts (start performance) and ends (end performance), dialogue subtitles are displayed and the voice of the character "Nana" is output, but when an attack is being made, no dialogue subtitles are displayed and the voice of the character "Nana" is output. In this way, by not displaying the dialogue subtitles, it is possible to draw attention to the action of that scene, and by displaying the dialogue subtitles at the start (start performance) and end (end performance), it is easier for players to recognize that the game has started and ended. In addition, the system is designed so that when the special consecutive performance ends, the decorative pattern is displayed in a reach mode. This makes it easier to understand that the special consecutive performance B has ended, improving the interest in the game. In addition, although not shown, when an attack (such as a punch or magic) hits an object (such as a wooden man camellia or a pot) in the special consecutive performance A or B, the object is sent from the initial position where the object is placed to the first position (sent away from the character that attacked in the first scene of the first time), the second position (sent away from the character that attacked in the first scene of the second time), or the third position (sent away from the character that attacked in the first scene of the third time). The relationship of the positions is the first position, the second position, and the third position in order of proximity from the initial position, and the further the object is sent, the more times the first scene of the special consecutive performance occurs, so that the expectation of being controlled by a big win is increased. The first, second, and third positions are all spaced apart equally, for example, the distance from the first to the second position is 2m, the distance from the second to the third position is 2m, and the distance from the first to the third position is 4m. In addition, the special continuous performance A and the special continuous performance B repeat the first scene in which the character takes action and the second scene, which suggests whether or not to continue, multiple times, allowing the player to easily recognize what needs to happen to continue or end, and the first scene can easily convey that the game has continued, and the second scene can help players focus on whether or not to continue, and the rate at which the game is controlled to an advantageous state varies depending on the number of times the first and second scenes are repeated, increasing the player's interest in the game.

57 and 58 are diagrams showing the execution period of special consecutive performances A and B. This embodiment is divided into a start performance, a first part, and a second part. The start performance is a performance that notifies the start of a special consecutive performance. The first part is composed of scenes (3-4), (3-7'), and (3-13') in a ready position, scenes (3-5), (3-8), and (3-14) in which an attack (action) is made on Tsubaki the Wooden Man, and scenes (3-6), (3-9), and (3-15) in which the arm is returned after the attack (action) on Tsubaki the Wooden Man. The second part has a continuation pattern and a pattern in which an end performance is performed. In the continuation pattern, after the scene in which the arm is returned after the attack (action) on Tsubaki the Wooden Man, Tsubaki becomes stationary and the word "Continue" is displayed (3-7), (3-13). At this time, a voice is output, but the voice is not that of the character "Jam", but that of another character, or a narrator or the like outputs a line indicating that the game will continue. The viewpoint may be returned to the third person viewpoint at this time. After that, the first part is performed again, and the second part is performed again. The patterns for performing the ending performance are composed of a scene in which the player returns his arm after attacking the wooden man Tsubaki (action), followed by the wooden man Tsubaki falling down (3-10), (3-16), (3-19), a scene in which the viewpoint changes (from third person to first person) and the character "Jam" and a dialogue subtitle are displayed (3-11), (3-17), (3-20), and a scene in which a decorative pattern is displayed in a reach mode from the screen displaying the character "Jam" and the dialogue subtitle (3-12), (3-18), (3-21). The performance period of the first and second parts is designed to be the same regardless of how many times they are performed. First, the first part of the special continuous performance A is designed to be performed for 2 seconds during the scene where the arm is returned after attacking (action) the wooden man Tsubaki, and by doing so, attention can be paid to whether the action was performed and whether the wooden man Tsubaki falls or not. Next, if the action continues with the second part, it is performed for 5 seconds. If the action ends with the second part, it is performed for 10 seconds. In this way, the first part is set to a shorter period than the second part, and by making the periods of the first part and the second part different, it is possible to stir up whether the special continuous performance A will continue, and interest in the game is increased. In addition, the second part that performs the end performance is designed to be performed for a longer period than the continuing part, and in this way, it is possible to clearly communicate that it will end and to focus on the next performance. In addition, the end performance is composed of three scenes, but is not limited to this, and it is also possible to perform only the scene where the decorative pattern is displayed in a reach state, or to notify the end with the other two scenes. In addition, the first part is designed to be performed for a shorter period than the pseudo consecutive (for example, 10 seconds), and in this way, it is possible to make it difficult to reduce interest in the first part, which may be performed more frequently than the pseudo consecutive.

The first part of Special Continuous Performance B is performed in 8 seconds. If it is continued with the second part, it is performed in 3 seconds. If it ends with the second part, it is performed in 12 seconds. The first part includes the scenes where the name of the attack (action) technique is displayed (4-3), (4-5), (4-7), (4-21), (4-23), (4-25), (4-39), (4-41), (4-43), the scenes where the attack (action) technique is unleashed (4-4), (4-6), (4-8), (4-22), (4-24), (4-26), (4-40), (4-42), (4-44), and the scenes where the contents of the pot change (4-9) to (4-11), (4-27) to (4-29), (4-45) to (4-47). , and the second part can be continued or ended. In the continued pattern, the word "continue" appears from within the transformed pot (4-12), (4-15), (4-18), (4-30), (4-33), (4-36). At this time, a voice is output, but this voice is not that of the character "Nana" but that of another character or a narrator, etc., outputting a line indicating that the game will continue. Also, the viewpoint may be returned to a third-person viewpoint at this time. After that, the first part is played again, and then the second part is played again. The patterns for the end performance are (4-13), (4-16), (4-19), (4-31), (4-34), (4-37), (4-48), (4-50), (4-52) in which the word "development" appears from the changed pot, and (4-14), (4-17), (4-20), (4-32), (4-35), (4-38), (4-49), (4-51), (4-53) in which the viewpoint changes (from third person to first person) and the character "Nana" and dialogue subtitles are displayed. In this way, the first part is set to a shorter period than the second part (development), and by making the periods of the first and second parts different, it is possible to stir up the question of whether the special continuous performance A will continue, and the interest in the game is increased. In addition, the special continuous performance B has more action modes than the special continuous performance A, and the period of the first part is longer, which allows attention to be drawn to the action of the special continuous performance B. In addition, the first part is designed to be performed for a period shorter than the pseudo-consecutive (e.g., 10 seconds), which makes it less likely that interest in the first part, which may be performed more frequently than the pseudo-consecutive, will decrease.

Figures 59 to 61 are tables illustrating the patterns and judgment values of each special consecutive performance. First, Figure 59 is a diagram explaining the execution patterns executed in special consecutive performance A, and there are three patterns in which the first scene is executed a maximum of three times. The patterns of special consecutive performance A are Pattern A to Pattern C, and the execution pattern executed when controlled to be a jackpot has the highest judgment value set for Pattern C, and in the case of a miss, the judgment value for Pattern A is set the highest.

Figures 60-61 explain the execution patterns executed in special consecutive performance B, and there are 16 patterns in which the first scene is executed a maximum of three times. The patterns of special consecutive performance B are pattern 1 to pattern 16, and the execution pattern executed when controlled to be a jackpot has the highest judgment value set for pattern 15, and in the case of a miss, the judgment value for pattern 1 is set the highest. Pattern 16 is also a performance that guarantees a jackpot.

There are three types of attack modes in the special consecutive performance B, and they are designed so that the probability of winning increases in the order of Fireball < Ice Ball < Ultimate Ball. In addition, the color (contents of the pot) that changes in the special consecutive performance B changes in stages. The meaning of changing in stages refers to the color changing stages in this embodiment, which change in the order of default → blue → green → red → gold → rainbow. As shown in Figures 59 to 61, the judgment value controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on the color of the character "Jam"'s arm and the color of the contents of the pot displayed in Special Continuous Performance A and Special Continuous Performance B, so both the number of times it is repeated and the special image serve as a means to predict whether the player will be controlled to an advantageous state, improving the interest of the game. In addition, Figure 62 shows in detail the continuation rate (continuation rate of the first scene) of whether or not to attack next depending on the attack mode executed first, and the order of the highest probability of continuation is Ice Ball < Fire Ball < Ultimate Ball. In this way, the multiple attack modes in the first scene increase the interest in the game, and the number of times the first and second scenes are repeated varies depending on the type of attack mode, allowing the player to pay attention to the first scene.

Next, FIG. 63 illustrates the probability of the chance up of the SP reach that is performed after the special consecutive performance A is executed, and it is designed so that the chance up probability differs depending on the patterns A to C. Also, it is designed so that the aura of the character "Jam" finally changes to blue in pattern A, the aura of the character "Jam" finally changes to green in pattern B, and the aura of the character "Jam" finally changes to red in pattern C. This final color is linked to the color of the chance up, and it is designed so that when pattern A (blue) and pattern B (green) are executed, the title and the line S are least likely to be displayed in red and gold, which are the colors of the chance up, and when pattern C (red) is executed, the title and the line S are most likely to be displayed in red, which is the color of the chance up. Similarly, it is designed so that when pattern A (blue) and pattern B (green) are executed, the cut-in or the line is least likely to be displayed in red, which is the color of the chance up, and when pattern C (red) is executed, the cut-in or the line is most likely to be displayed in red, which is the color of the chance up.

Next, Figure 64 illustrates the probability of a chance increase for an SP reach that occurs after special consecutive performance B is executed, and is designed so that the chance increase probability differs depending on pattern 1 to pattern 16. In addition, the contents of the pot are designed to finally change to blue by pattern 1 and pattern 2, to finally change to green by pattern 3 to pattern 5, to finally change to red by pattern 6 to pattern 12, to finally change to gold by pattern 13 to pattern 15, and to finally change to rainbow color by pattern 16. The final color is linked to the color of chance up, and when pattern 1 and pattern 2 (blue) and pattern 3 to pattern 5 (green) are executed, the probability that the title and the words S are displayed in red and gold, which are the colors of chance up, is the lowest, and when pattern 6 to pattern 11 (red) are executed, the probability that the title and the words S are displayed in red and gold, which are the colors of chance up, is lower than the probability that chance up is not executed, but the probability of chance up being executed is higher than pattern 1 and pattern 2 (blue) and pattern 3 to pattern 5 (green). In addition, pattern 12 (red) has the highest rate of changing to red, which is the color of chance up. Additionally, when Pattern 13 to Pattern 15 (gold) are executed, the probability that the title and dialogue S will be displayed in red and gold, the colors for Chance Up, is lower than the probability that Chance Up is not executed, but the design is such that the probability of Chance Up being executed is higher than Pattern 1, Pattern 2 (blue) and Pattern 3 to Pattern 5 (green).

Next, the probability of a chance increase for a cut-in or line L of an SP reach that occurs after a special consecutive performance B is executed is illustrated, and it is designed so that the chance increase probability differs depending on pattern 1 to pattern 16. When pattern 1, pattern 2 (blue) and pattern 3 to pattern 5 (green) are executed, the cut-in or line L has the lowest probability of being displayed in red, the color for chance increase, and pattern 6 to pattern 15 are designed so that a cut-in or line L of a color based on the color that finally changed in special consecutive performance B is more likely to be displayed. In this way, the probability that it will be displayed in a state where the chance of an SP reach has increased depending on the state of the change during special consecutive performance B is higher, so it is possible to create an association between special consecutive performance B and SP reach, and it is possible to draw attention to both.

Next, Figure 65 illustrates the display mode when the chance-up effect of line L is executed. First, the default display will be described. The default display mode in this embodiment is displayed in white, with line L, an effect image that highlights line L, and the background in the center of the screen displayed in white. Next, when displayed in a red display mode as the chance-up effect, line L, an effect image that highlights line L, and the background in the center of the screen are displayed in red. Next, when displayed in a gold display mode as the chance-up effect, line L, an effect image that highlights line L, and the background in the center of the screen are displayed in gold.

Figure 66 illustrates the events that occur when the chance-up effect is performed and when it is not performed. First, we will explain what happens when the chance-up effect is not performed. When the chance-up effect is not performed, no sound is output and the movable body 32 does not operate. Also, at this time, the decorative light-emitting body also emits light in a white mode (color).

Next, we will explain what happens when the chance up effect is executed. When the chance up effect of line L is executed, sound is output in the chance up mode, and in the case of a red chance up, specific sound 1 is output. The movable body 32 operates when the chance up effect is executed, and falls down to 25% of its movable range (the central part of the image display device 5 is 50% of the movable range of the movable body 32). At this time, the decorative light-emitting element also emits light in a red mode (color), and is brighter than the decorative light-emitting element that emits light when the chance up effect is not executed.

Figure 67 illustrates the display time of the line L. The display time of the line L is designed to be shorter each time it is displayed. By doing so, the display can be executed smoothly while emphasizing the display that was displayed first. The display time is the same for both SP Reach A and SP Reach B. First, the line L displayed the first time is displayed for 3 seconds. Next, the line L displayed the second time is displayed for 1 second. Next, the line L displayed the third time is displayed for 0.5 seconds. In this embodiment, the display time of the line L displayed the first time is designed to be longer than the display time of the line S. By doing so, not only can the line L be made to attract more attention than the line S, but the line L has a higher expectation of a jackpot when the chance-up performance is executed than the line S, so that it is easier to recognize whether the display mode has changed due to the chance-up performance than the line S. In addition, the display of the line L displayed the second and third times may be displayed in a different position from the line L displayed the first time. By doing this, the player can naturally follow the display of the dialogue L with their eyes.

Figures 68 to 73 are modified versions of the special continuous performance A and special continuous performance B shown in Figures 51 to 56. The content is partially different from the special continuous performance A and special continuous performance B shown in Figures 51 to 56. In Figures 51 to 56, the second scene is when "Continue" or "Development" appears, but a button display is displayed before the text display of "Continue" or "Development" is displayed, and the text display of "Continue" or "Development" is displayed when push button 31B is pressed or the valid period of the button display has elapsed for a certain period of time (for example, 5 seconds) (3-6'), (3-9'), (3-15'), (4-9') to (4-11'), (4-27') to (4-29'), (4-45') to (4-47').

In this way, the player's actions will let them know whether the special continuous effect will continue, drawing attention to the special continuous effect. Also, the button display scene suggests a continuation, and because it is an extension of the attack (action), it belongs to either the first or second part.

In the embodiment, a pachinko game machine is used as an example of a game machine, but the present invention can also be applied to a slot machine in which, for example, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using gaming value, one game ends when a variable display result is derived from a variable display device that can variably display multiple types of individually identifiable patterns, and a prize can be won depending on the variable display result derived from the variable display device.

The gaming machine of the present invention can also be applied to slot machines and other types of gaming machines that enclose gaming media and award points based on winning. In addition, a gaming machine that can be used for playing games is not limited to pachinko machines or slot machines, and can be a general game machine as long as it is capable of playing games.

1: Pachinko gaming machine 4A: First special symbol display device 4B: Second special symbol display device 5: Image display device 100: Game control microcomputer 120: Performance control CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player,
A performance execution means capable of executing a performance is provided,
The performance execution means is capable of executing a special continuous performance,
The special continuous performance includes a first part and a second part,
The first part includes a scene in which a first character acts on a second character,
The second part is a part executed after the first part, and when the special consecutive performance continues, a continuation scene is executed which suggests that the special consecutive performance will continue in a manner corresponding to the result of the action in the first part, and when the special consecutive performance ends, an end scene is executed which suggests that the special consecutive performance will end in a manner corresponding to the result of the action in the first part,
The expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state varies depending on the number of times the special continuous performance continues,
The performance execution means includes:
A special image can be displayed during the execution of the special continuous performance,
The display mode of the special image can be changed according to the number of times the special continuous performance continues,
After the special continuous performance is completed, a predetermined performance suggesting that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state can be executed.
The special consecutive performance is ended in a common manner regardless of the number of times the special consecutive performance continues, while the special image in the display manner displayed in the immediately preceding special consecutive performance can be displayed when the special consecutive performance is ended;
The action mode of the first character in the first part includes a first action mode and a second action mode having a higher expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first action mode,
The rate at which the special continuous performance continues is different between a case where the action mode of the first character in the first part is the first action mode and a case where the action mode of the first character in the first part is the second action mode ,
The performance execution means is capable of executing, as the special consecutive performance, a first special consecutive performance and a second special consecutive performance in which the performance period of the first part is longer than that of the first special consecutive performance;
The number of types of the second special consecutive performance is greater than the number of types of the first special consecutive performance.
Amusement machine.